OFFICE OF
Student Affairs

The Office of Student Affairs at TIET supports students through academic guidance, campus engagement, and leadership opportunities. It works to enhance the overall student experience and well-being at Thapar Institute.

Welcome to the
Office of Student
Affairs

At Thapar Institute of Engineering & Technology, your campus life extends far beyond classrooms and laboratories. While academics may have brought you here, it is the experiences you build outside the curriculum leadership roles, collaborative living, cultural expression, and community engagement that truly shape your journey at TIET.

The Office of Student Affairs is committed to nurturing a safe, inclusive, and vibrant campus environment that supports student growth, well-being, and holistic development. The office works closely with students to encourage participation, responsibility, and a strong sense of belonging within the TIET community.

From student leadership and clubs to cultural, creative, and engagement initiatives, much of what defines campus life beyond academics is facilitated through Student Affairs. Whether it’s student organizations, campus traditions, arts, media, or student-led initiatives, there is always something meaningful happening beyond the classroom.

The Office also supports diversity, inclusion, and student welfare by creating platforms for dialogue, leadership development, and access to support services ensuring that every student feels respected, represented, and empowered throughout their time at TIET.

EXCELLENCE Through Student Support

University Life and Spaces

University Life and Spaces

The Office of Student Affairs at TIET supports and works for students to enhance the overall student experience and well-being at Thapar Institute.

Upcoming Student Events

Upcoming Student Events

Experience vibrant campus life and engagement at TIET with modern learning spaces, collaborative environments, and recreational facilities.

Student Societies and Clubs

Student Societies and Clubs

Join diverse student clubs and societies at TIET focused on technology, culture, entrepreneurship, arts, and sports.

Student Residences

Student Residences

Explore comfortable and secure student hostels at TIET designed to support academic focus and community living.

Health Centre

Health Centre

The TIET Health Centre provides accessible medical care and support for students on campus.

Student Mental Health and Well Being

Student Mental Health and Well Being

TIET promotes student mental health and well-being through counselling services, wellness initiatives, and supportive campus resources.

Beyond the Campus - The Royal City of Punjab

Beyond the Campus - The Royal City of Punjab

Discover Patiala, the Royal City of Punjab, home to the TIET campus and rich in culture, history, and heritage

Share your concerns

Share your concerns

Students can share their concerns with the TIET support team through a transparent and responsive system.

From the Dean of Student Affairs

Prof. Meenakshi Rana

Dean, Student Affairs

Our vision is to build a community where knowledge is shared freely, teaching is a two-way exchange, and growth is something we achieve together. Inclusion, for us, is about recognizing that we depend on one another, and respect is something that flows naturally in such a space.

We strive to nurture curiosity, celebrate diversity, and make collaboration the heart of innovation. By walking this path together, our faculty grows stronger and inspires students to see learning as a shared journey that transforms both individuals and society.

Accommodation and Residences

Student Residences at Thapar Institute of Engineering and Technology form the heart of campus life, with 17 hostels across the residential campus. The facilities accommodate over 7,000 students, offering safe, well-managed living spaces for both boys and girls. Residences feature Wi-Fi connectivity, dining halls, common rooms, and study areas that support academic focus and community living. Living on campus fosters friendships, collaboration, and a vibrant university experience in the heart of Patiala.

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Physical Wellness

At Thapar Institute of Engineering and Technology, physical wellness is supported through extensive sports and fitness infrastructure across campus. Students have access to multiple sports grounds, an international-standard synthetic athletics track, tennis and basketball courts, indoor badminton courts, cricket and football grounds, and table tennis facilities. The campus also features a modern swimming pool complex and hostel gyms. Annual events such as Thaparlympics, IGNITE (Inter-Hostel Games), and URJA encourage participation, teamwork, and a culture of fitness among students.

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Emotional Wellbeing

At Thapar Institute of Engineering and Technology, student emotional wellbeing is supported through dedicated counselling services available on campus. Professional counsellors provide confidential guidance to help students manage stress, academic pressure, and personal challenges. Students can easily reach out for support, ensuring a safe and supportive environment for mental health and personal growth.

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Our Our Initiatives

MENTOR & MENTEE INITIATIVE

In a proactive effort to support and guide TIET students starting in their first year itself, the office of DOSA started ‘Student Mentorship Program’ with 2016 batch students, aiming at promoting academic success and well-being.

Special Needs Centre

The Special Needs Center at the TIETU offers a variety of services for students with documented disabilities, including learning disabilities, deaf/hard of hearing, blind/low vision, mobility limitations, mental health difficulties (depression, anxiety etc.) and other medical disabilities.

Everything You Need, In One Place

Admission brochures
Fee Structure & payments mode
Refund & withdrawl policies
Scholarships
Anti-ragging & campus policies
Notice and official updates

Notifications

Scheduled Maintenance on UM and JC eSIMS Career Guidance Practitioners Meeting – April 2025

Career Guidance Practitioners meeting for Secondary and Post-Secondary colleges at the University

Scheduled Maintenance on UM and JC eSIMS Career Guidance Practitioners Meeting – April 2025

Career Guidance Practitioners meeting for Secondary and Post-Secondary colleges at the University

Scheduled Maintenance on UM and JC eSIMS Career Guidance Practitioners Meeting – April 2025

Career Guidance Practitioners meeting for Secondary and Post-Secondary colleges at the University

News & Events

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Leadership

Leadership

Global Academic Leadership
Summit 2026

A high-level forum uniting global academic leaders to shape the future of higher education and research.

Excellence

Excellence

World Top
2% Scientists in Thapar

TIET faculty featured among the world’s top 2% scientists, reflecting global research excellence and impact.

Partnership

Partnership

Memorandum Of Understanding
with Indian Airforce

A strategic partnership with the Indian Air Force to support advanced education and research for serving personnel.

Innovation

Innovation

Launch of
VentureLab Thapar

A flagship incubation hub empowering startups with mentorship, funding, and industry connections.

AI

AI

Thapar School of
Advanced AI & Data Science

A dedicated school advancing cutting-edge education and research in AI and data science.

Reach Out To Us

Dr. Meenakshi Rana

dosa@thapar.edu

0175-2393013

Dr. Ashish Purohit

Students Fests & Interdepartmental Coordination

adosa1@thapar.edu

Dr. Neeraj Grover

Hostel Management & Student Housing

adosa2@thapar.edu

Dr. Sumit Chandok

Student Clubs, Societies & Chapters

adosa3@thapar.edu

Dr. Vishal Srivastava

Health, Wellness & DoSA Digital Affairs

adosa4@thapar.edu

The team that supports you

Dr. Meenakshi Rana

Dean of Student Affairs

Dr. Ashish Purohit

Associate Dean of Student Affairs - 1

Dr. Neeraj Grover

Associate Dean of Student Affairs - 2

Dr. Sumit Chandok

Associate Dean of Student Affairs - 3

Dr. Vishal Srivastava

Associate Dean of Student Affairs - 4

Mr. Lakhbir Singh

Director, Sports

Dr. Sonam Dullat

Manager (Student Counsellor), Counselling Cell (TICC)

Mr. Sandeep K. Rawat

Admin Officer, Hostels

Mr. Harsh Preet Singh Neerav

Head,Food & Beverage

Mr. Harpreet Singh Virdi

All Hostels Manager

Mr. Navjot Sharma

Associate IT All Hostels