What is ThaparConnect and who is it for?

ThaparConnect is the premier student academic platform for Thapar Institute of Engineering & Technology (TIET), Patiala. It provides verified lecture notes, past year exam question papers (PYQs), course handbooks, an 8-semester CGPA planner, clash-free timetable generator, and interactive campus map for all B.E. and B.Tech engineering branches.

What is the difference between Pool A and Pool B at Thapar Institute?

First-year engineering students at Thapar Institute are divided into Pool A and Pool B to balance laboratory and classroom resources. Pool A covers Calculus, Chemistry, Electrical & Electronic Engineering, and Programming in semester 1, while Pool B covers Linear Algebra, Physics, Manufacturing Process, and Engineering Drawing, swapping in semester 2.

How is CGPA calculated at Thapar University (TIET)?

Thapar Institute uses a 10-point letter grading system. Semester SGPA is calculated by multiplying each course credit by the earned grade points, summing them, and dividing by total semester credits: SGPA = Σ(Credits × Grade Points) / Σ(Credits). Cumulative CGPA is the credit-weighted average across all completed semesters.

What are the letter grades and grade points at Thapar Institute?

Thapar awards 10 grade points for A+ and A, 9 for A-, 8 for B, 7 for B-, 6 for C, 5 for C-, 2 for E, and 0 for F.

Where can Thapar students download Past Year Question Papers (PYQs)?

Thapar students can access categorized mid-semester and end-semester past year examination question papers (PYQs) directly on ThaparConnect under the Study Resources section for Pool A, Pool B, and specialized engineering branches.

How can I calculate what SGPA I need to get a 9.0+ CGPA at Thapar?

Use ThaparConnect's Target CGPA Estimator. Enter your current CGPA, number of completed semesters, and desired target (e.g. 9.00). The estimator mathematically sums your completed credits against remaining semester credit weights and computes the exact average SGPA required in future terms.

Privacy Policy

Effective Date: August 2026

This Privacy Policy explains how ThaparConnect ("we", "us", or "our") collects, uses, and protects information when you visit and use our website and services. We are committed to maintaining the confidentiality of student data and do not sell, rent, or trade personal information to third parties.

1. Information We Collect

We collect only the minimum information necessary to authenticate users and provide access to academic study materials and tools:

Account Information: When you register an account or sign in with Google, we collect your full name and university email address (@thapar.edu).
Authentication Credentials: Passwords are cryptographically salted and hashed using standard encryption (BCrypt) prior to storage. Plaintext passwords are never stored or accessible by administrators.
Push Notification Subscriptions: If you explicitly choose to enable phone push notifications, standard Web Push encryption tokens and device endpoints are stored to deliver academic alerts.

2. How We Use Information

Information collected is used strictly for the following functional purposes:

Verifying enrollment to grant access to semester study pools, past examination archives, and GPA calculators.
Maintaining persistent login sessions across browser restarts so you do not need to re-authenticate on every visit.
Delivering student notifications regarding exam schedules, quiz announcements, and resource additions.

3. Data Sharing and Infrastructure

ThaparConnect does not sell, license, or monetize student personal data. We do not provide user information to advertisers, data brokers, or commercial third parties.

We utilize trusted infrastructure providers strictly for technical platform operations:

Google Identity Services: For optional single sign-on authentication with your institutional Google account.
Transactional Email Services: For sending account verification codes and password reset links.

4. Advertising and Cookies

We may partner with third-party advertising networks, such as Google AdSense, to display non-intrusive advertisements:

Third-Party Vendor Cookies: Third-party vendors, including Google, use cookies to serve ads based on a user's prior visits to this website or other websites on the internet.
Personalized Advertising: Google's use of advertising cookies enables it and its partners to serve ads to users based on their visits to our site and/or other sites on the internet.
Opt-Out Options: Users may opt out of personalized advertising at any time by visiting Google Ads Settings or through aboutads.info.

5. Storage and Security

We implement industry-standard technical measures to secure student information. All traffic between your browser and our servers is encrypted using HTTPS/TLS. Database records are stored on protected cloud infrastructure with strict access controls.

Authentication tokens and interface state (such as read notification records) are stored locally on your device via browser local storage and can be removed at any time by signing out or clearing browser history.

6. Data Retention and Account Deletion

We retain user account information only for as long as your account remains active. You may request the permanent deletion of your account, email records, and push subscriptions at any time by contacting jainakshat0630@gmail.com.

7. Changes to This Policy

We may revise this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect technical or legal updates. Any modifications will take effect upon posting to this page.

8. Contact

For inquiries regarding this Privacy Policy or data management practices, please contact the maintainers at jainakshat0630@gmail.com.