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.

Terms of Service & Disclaimer

Effective Date: August 2026

Please read these Terms of Service and Disclaimers carefully before using the ThaparConnect website and services. By accessing or using this website, you agree to be bound by these terms.

1. Non-Affiliation Disclaimer

ThaparConnect is an independent, community-driven student utility platform created by students to facilitate academic collaboration, campus navigation, and coursework organization.

ThaparConnect is not affiliated with, endorsed by, operated by, sponsored by, or officially associated with Thapar Institute of Engineering & Technology (TIET), Patiala, or any of its subsidiaries, academic departments, or administrative bodies. The official website of Thapar Institute is located at https://www.thapar.edu.

2. Ownership of Academic Materials

All academic materials indexed, linked, or organized on this website—including lecture slides, tutorial sheets, lab manuals, course syllabi, and past examination question papers (PYQs)—remain the exclusive intellectual property of their respective educators, professors, course instructors, and Thapar Institute of Engineering & Technology.

No Claim of Ownership: ThaparConnect claims no ownership, copyright, or intellectual property interest in any university curriculum documents or faculty materials.
Educational Fair Use: All documents are aggregated purely for non-profit, non-commercial educational reference and personal study by enrolled students.
Zero Commercialization: We do not sell, license, rent, or charge fees for access to any academic notes, question papers, or study guides.

3. Content Removal and Takedown Requests

We respect the intellectual property rights of educators and institutions. If you are a professor, course instructor, copyright holder, or authorized university representative and wish to request the removal of any specific document, question paper, or link from this index, please contact us at jainakshat0630@gmail.com.

Upon receipt of a verified removal request, the specified content will be reviewed and removed from our index promptly within 24 to 48 business hours.

4. User Accounts and Access

Certain features, including semester resource pools and announcements, require verification with an active institutional email address (@thapar.edu). Accounts are provided solely to ensure appropriate student access. Users are responsible for safeguarding their login credentials.

5. Accuracy of Information and Tools

While we strive to keep study materials, CGPA calculators, and timetable tools accurate and functional, all content is provided on an "as is" and "as available" basis without warranties of any kind.

Students must independently verify critical examination dates, marks, grading scales, and administrative notices directly through official university channels and Webkiosk.

6. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, the student creators and maintainers of ThaparConnect shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, or consequential damages resulting from the use of, or inability to use, this website or its services.

7. Revisions

We reserve the right to modify these Terms of Service at any time. Continued use of the platform after changes have been posted constitutes acceptance of the revised terms.

8. Contact

For legal inquiries or feedback regarding these terms, please contact the maintainers at jainakshat0630@gmail.com.