Thapar Institute of Engineering and Technology
Thapar CET Exam Pattern 2027 — Complete Question Paper Structure
Understand the marking scheme, section weights, question distribution and time strategy for Thapar Institute of Engineering and Technology — via JEE Main
Exam Pattern at a Glance
Exam Mode
Offline (OMR)
Language
English, Hindi & Regional
Negative Marking
-0.33
Sections
1
Section-wise Pattern
| Subject / Section | Questions | Marks per Q | Total Marks | Time (approx) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PCM via JEE Main (General Aptitude + Maths + Physics/Chemistry) | 65 | +1 | 65 | 180 min |
| Total | 65 | — | 100 | 180 min |
Time is indicative. Candidates can attempt sections in any order in CBT mode.
Marking Scheme
Correct Answer
+1
marks
Wrong Answer
-0.33
marks
Unattempted
0
marks
Marking Scheme
Via JEE Main: +1/-0.33 (1-mark), +2/-0.66 (2-mark)
Example Calculation:
If you attempt 39 questions, get 29 correct and 10 wrong:
Score = 29 × 1 − 10 × 0.33 = 25.7 marks
Skip questions you're unsure about — negative marking can reduce your score significantly.
Time Management Strategy
You have approximately 166.2 seconds per question on average.
| Phase | Time Budget | Target Questions |
|---|---|---|
| First pass (attempt easy Qs) | 108 min | 46 Qs |
| Second pass (attempt medium) | 54 min | 13 Qs |
| Review & guess | 18 min | Remaining |
Year-wise Pattern Changes
| Year | Questions | Duration | Key Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 65 | 180 min | Current pattern |
| 2024 | 65 | 180 min | No major change |
| 2023 | 65 | 180 min | Section added |
Pattern history is approximate. Always check official notification.
Difficulty Distribution
Approximate question count: ~13 Easy | ~26 Medium | ~26 Hard
Based on difficulty level: hard. Actual distribution may vary.
Frequently Asked Questions
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