Thapar Institute of Engineering and Technology, Patiala renowned for its academic excellence and vibrant campus life, boasts a rich tapestry of Student Societies, Clubs, and Chapters under the aegis of the Dean of Student Affairs. These curricular and extracurricular activities play a pivotal role in shaping the holistic development of students, fostering a sense of community, and providing a platform for diverse interests. Students are encouraged to explore their passions, collaborate with like-minded peers, push the boundaries of conventional learning and collectively contribute to creating a dynamic and innovative campus environment (Details available at www.thapar.edu/students).
Following is the list of Student Societies/Clubs/Chapters currently available for students. Its mandatory for all students to be part of at least two of such Societies/Clubs/Chapters:
| SNo. | Society | Objective | President | Vice President |
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 Chemist’s Association for Research and Education Society (CARE) |
To promote the chemical research and education for the benefit of the society. This society encourages students to join the science stream as a career option and provides single platform to students and researchers for their scientific and methodical growth. Email: score@thapar.edu |
 Dr. Soumen Basu Professor, SCBC soumen.basu@thapar.edu |
 Dr. Vikas Tyagi Assistant Professor, TSLAS vikas.tyagi@thapar.edu |
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 Creative Computing Society (CCS) |
Creative Computing Society strive to encourage students to develop an analytical temperament in the field of technology and innovation. The society conducts workshops and coding competitions on a regular basis, thus acting as a platform for students to showcase and nurture their technical skill to discover their best lying potential. Over the years the society has had numerous pivotal collaborations with organizations like Google Developers Group, Women Techmaker, Mozilla Webmaker, PyData to name a few. Email: ccs@thapar.edu CCS Website |
 Dr. Anju Bala Assistant Professor, CSED anjubala@thapar.edu |
 Dr. Gurpal Singh Assistant Professor, CSED gurpal.singh@thapar.edu |
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 Elpis, the psychology society |
Elpis is a Psychology Society of Thapar Institute. Elpis is for everyone interested in delving in the field of psychology. Whether you have a background in psychology or are simply fascinated by the world of psychology, everyone is welcome to join our community. We strive to enhance and support stimulating academic experiences, promote multidimensional approach of psychology by thinking out of the box, providing social opportunities and foster insight into the psychological field. We seek to attain our agenda by arranging seminars, movie nights, fun psychological activities, lunches, campaigns and psycho fest. The society invites each one of you to be a part of this journey. Email: elpis@thapar.edu Elpis Website |
 Dr. Ipshita Chowdhury Assistant Professor, TSLAS ipshita.chowdhury@thapar.edu |
 Dr. Kaustuv Roy Professor, TSLAS kaustuv.roy@thapar.edu |
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 ENACTUS |
ENACTUS is a community of students, academic and business leaders committed to using entrepreneurial action to transform lives and shape a better world. Email: enactus@thapar.edu ENACTUS Website |
.jpeg) Dr. Gagandeep Kaur Associate Professor, EIED gagandeep@thapar.edu |
 Dr. Ashish Kumar Gupta Assistant Professor, EIED ashish.gupta@thapar.edu |
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 Thapar Venture Club(TVC) |
TVC aims at developing the spirit of entrepreneurship among the students of Thapar Institute of Engineering and Technology. It not only ignites the minds but also nurtures the ideas of students . TVC is committed to build a strong platform for budding entrepreneurs as a career, as a path to success, as a journey of wisdom. Email: edc@thapar.edu TVC Website |
.jpeg) Dr. M.D. Singh Assistant Professor, EIED mdsingh@thapar.edu |
 Dr. Vineet Srivastava Assistant Professor, MED vineet.srivastava@thapar.edu  Dr. Rajnish Mallick Assistant Professor, MED rajnish.mallick@thapar.edu |
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 EUREKA Prize Problems |
The objective behind developing this society was to promote research ambience amongst our UG students through organizing competitions, expert talks, seminars, webinars,some technical sessions and encouraging them to write research articles. Email: eureka@thapar.edu |
 Dr. Souvik Ganguli Assistant Professor, EIED souvik.ganguli@thapar.edu |
 Dr. Amit Kumar Assistant Professor, EIED amit.kumar2@thapar.edu |
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 Fine Arts and Photography Society (FAPS) |
FAPS is grooming the engineering and management graduates of TIET to converse through the medium of art. FAPS is a vibrant society having a tradition of mentoring the youngsters through workshops on Sketching, Painting, Photography, Calligraphy and Photoshop. Email: faps@thapar.edu FAPS Website |
 Dr. Ashima Singh Associate Professor, CSED ashima@thapar.edu |
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 Frosh Week |
Frosh Week Society welcomes the first year students in TIET. This society basically involves with all the activities of first year students just after they join institute. Arranging Infodesk, supporting in person counselling, organising orientation program and Frosh week for first year students are the major activities. Email: frosh@thapar.edu Frosh Website |
 Dr. Hem Dutt Joshi Associate Professor, ECED hemdutt.joshi@thapar.edu,  Dr. Avinash Chandra Associate Professor, CHED avinash.chandra@thapar.edu,  Dr. Vishal Gupta Assitant Professor, ECED Vishal.Gupta@thapar.edu,
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 Dr. Devender Kumar Assistant Professor, MED devenderkr@thapar.edu  Dr. Tarunpreet Bhatia Assistant Professor, CSED tarunpreet@thapar.edu |
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 GENE |
GENE Society promotes student's professional development by sponsoring technical activities such as workshops, panel discussions and guest lectures. Furthermore, we offer a variety of educational opportunities in biotechnology, technological advancements, and ethical conduct to encourage continued learning and professional progress. Our Cultural flagship event encourages member's personal, professional and creative development along with celebrating unity in diversity. Email: gene@thapar.edu GENE Website |
 Dr. Bunushree Behera Assistant Professor, BTD bunushree.behera@thapar.edu |
 Dr. Jyotsana Mehta Assistant Professor, BTD jyotsana.mehta@thapar.edu |
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 GirlUpTIET Society |
Girl Up is a United Nations Foundation’s adolescent girl campaign. This society envisions a world where every girl can reach her full potential and lead the way to bigger dreams, healthier communities and stronger nations. The Girl Up platform exposes girls to issues at the intersection of gender equality, sports and storytelling. This society organizes events that instil social empowerment amongst girls through higher self-confidence, compassion, empathy, social collaboration and civic participation. Email: girlup@thapar.edu GirlUp Website |
 Dr. Gurvinder Kaur Associate Professor, SHSS gurvinder@thapar.edu |
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 Institution"s Innovation Council (IIC) |
The Ministry of Human Resource Development (MHRD) in India has established the Innovation Cell (MIC) to inspire students in colleges and universities to innovate and start their own ventures. As part of this initiative, the Institution"s Innovation Council (IIC) at Thapar Institute of Engineering and Technology (TIET) in Patiala is actively working towards this goal. The IIC at TIET Patiala is dedicated to supporting students in turning their innovative ideas into reality, thereby contributing to the overall culture of entrepreneurship and innovation on campus. Email: iic-tiet@thapar.edu IIC website |
 Dr. Gaganpreet Kaur Assistant Professor, ECED gaganpreet.kaur@thapar.edu |
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 LEAD SOCIETY |
LEAD society provides platform to students of all disciplines to organize industrial visits, lectures and workshops. It is a one stop society for institute-industry collaboration for students. Email: lead_sc@thapar.edu Lead Website |
 Dr. Jainy Sachdeva Assistant Professor, EIED jainysachdeva@gmail.com |
 Mr. Jitender Kaushal Assistant Professor, EIED jitender.kaushal@thapar.edu |
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 Linux User Group - TIET |
This society enables students to connect science and technology to real-world problems by explaining how science relates to problems of societal concern; be able to distinguish between sound and unsound interpretations of scientific information; employ cogent reasoning methods in their own examinations of problems and issues; and understand the applications of science and technology in societal context. Email: lugtu@thapar.edu |
 Dr. Smita Agrawal Lecturer CSED smita.agrawal@thapar.edu |
Mr. Varinderpal Singh System Analyst CSED varinderpal@thapar.edu |
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 Literary Society |
The primary objective of Literary Society is to inculcate among students a keen sense of language and appreciation for myriad literary expressions, forms and genres. Email: litsoc@thapar.edu Literary Website |
 Dr. Apurva Bakshi Associate Professor, SHSS abakshi@thapar.edu |
 Dr. Surbhi Sharma Assistant Professor, ECE surbhi.sharma@thapar.edu |
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 Materials and Physics Society (MAPS) |
To generate an interactive environment that encourages conditions for learning and stimulates personal and professional growth, providing exposure to new ideas and creativity. Major activities organized: Expert lectures on physical science, quizzes, paper presentations, organization of seminars etc. Email: maps@thapar.edu |
 Dr. Surendra Deo Tiwari Associate Professor, SPMS sdtiwari@thapar.edu |
 Dr. Sunil Devi Assistant Professor, SPMS sunil.devi@thapar.edu |
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 Mechatronics and Robotics Society |
Mechatronics and Robotics Society (MARS) provides an ideal platform for students of Mechanical, Mechatronics, Electronics, Computers and Electrical Engineering background to hone their skills and showcase their talent in many interdisciplinary activities. MARS conducts different workshops (on Lego Kits, ROS, Arduino Uno, Raspberry Pi kits), competitions, technical quizzes and expert lectures on a regular basis. Email: robotics@thapar.edu |
 Dr. Ashish Singla Associate Professor, MED ashish.singla@thapar.edu |
 Dr. Ankush Kansal Associate Professor, EIED akansal@thapar.edu |
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 Music and Dramatic Society (MUDRA) |
The objective of this society is to hone the extra-curricular skills of students in the area of Music, Dramatics and developing managerial prowess contributing towards their overall personality. It organizes several big events such as MUDRA night and, Izhaar etc. Email:mudra@thapar.edu |
.jpeg) Dr. D.P. Singh Associate Professor, SPMS dpsingh@thapar.edu |
 Dr. Anupam Garg Assistant Professor, CSED anupam.garg@thapar.edu |
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 Paryavaran Welfare Society (PWS) |
In the ongoing era, our fragile earth needs acute attention for its prevalence, PWS endures to maintain the biodiversity, conservation of water, air and energy resources. Email: pws@thapar.edu PWS Website |
 Dr. Amit Dhir Associate Professor, SEE amit.dhir@thapar.edu |
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 Pratigya Society |
PRATIGYA, a society, is working, consistently for social welfare. This society develops teams of student volunteers from the undergraduate, post-graduate and Management programs, who teach the underprivileged kids from classes I to XII. These kids include children of class four employees of Thapar Institute as well as kids residing outside Thapar. Email: pratigyasoc@thapar.edu Pratigya Website |
Dr. Ashish Kumar Gupta Assistant Professor, MED ashish.gupta@thapar.edu |
 Dr.Gagandeep Bhardwaj Associate Professor, EIED gagandeep.med@thapar.edu |
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 Society for Promotion of Indian Classical Music & Culture Amongst Youth (SPIC MACAY) |
SPIC MACAY is a non-political nationwide voluntary movement that organises programmes of classical music and dance, folk arts, crafts, yog, classic cinema screenings, heritage walks, etc. inside school and college campuses throughout the world to make students more aware about Indian and world heritage. This initiative makes education more holistic and meaningful as it highlights all that is abstract, subtle, inspiring and mystical in the world teaching one to look within oneself. Email: spicmacay@thapar.edu SPIC MACAY Website |
.jpeg) Dr. Rajesh Khanna Professor, ECED rkhanna@thapar.edu |
_75698.JPG) Dr. Pratichi Majumdar Assistant Professor, TSLAS pratichi.majumdar@thapar.edu  Dr. Anil Arora Assistant Professor, ECED anil.arora@thapar.edu |
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 Society of Mechanical and Industrial Engineers (SOMIE) |
SOMIE (Society of Mechanical and Industrial Engineering) is the society which helps students gain technical and practical knowledge in the field of mechanical engineering. SOMIE also acts as a bridge between students and faculty. SOMIE organizes various events like industrial tours, engine assembly workshops, technical quiz contests, guest lectures etc. Email: somie@thapar.edu SOMIE Website |
 Dr. Rohit Kumar Singla, Assistant Professor, MED rohit.kumar@thapar.edu |
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 Spiritual Scientists’ Alliance (SSA) |
To impart knowledge and inculcate a way of life which strikes a perfect balance between spiritual peace and rational work ethics. It includes a fest named "Virsa the essence of Punjab". Virsa stands for a great culture, a historic way of life. It perfectly depicts how to strike a perfect balance between work, leisure and spirituality, which is important to lead a healthy, fulfilling life these days & Gurpurab Celebrations. Email: ssa@thapar.edu SSA Website |
 Dr. Amanpreet Kaur Assistant Professor, ECED amanpreet.kaur@thapar.edu |
Dr. Gurpal Singh Assistant Professor, CSED gurpal.singh@thapar.edu |
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 Team Oorja |
Team Oorja, a supercharged automotive crew bursting with energy, creativity, and an unquenchable thirst for greatness. We hail from the prestigious Thapar Institute of Engineering and Technology (TIET), where our passion and talent unite.Our team"s adventure has been marked by constant expansion and impressive accomplishments, showing our unwavering commitment and tireless drive for greatness.. Email: team_oorja@thapar.edu TEAM OORJA WEBSITE |
.jpeg) Dr. Gagandeep Kaur Associate Professor, EIED gagandeep@thapar.edu |
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 Thapar Amateur Astronomers Society (TAAS) |
TAAS explores the cosmos with science and engineering with the objective of cultivating scientific temperament, nourishing inquisitive young minds and encouraging innovation in those who do not get a chance in the daily load of the engineering course. This society creates a platform for students who are interested in applying their knowledge and skills in the field of Astronomy and opens up opportunities for students willing to work as professionals in the subject. Email: taas.astronomers@thapar.edu TAAS Website |
 Dr. Debabrata Deb Assistant Professor, SPMS debabrata.deb@thapar.edu |
 Dr. Mamta Gulati Assistant Professor, SOM mamta.gulati@thapar.edu |
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 Thapar Mathematical Society |
Thapar Mathematical Society promote mathematics and its applications among the young people and in society by providing them a platform for interaction through expert talks, events, activities and workshops. Email: mathematical_soc@thapar.edu TMS Website |
 Dr. Kavita Associate Professor, SOM kavita@thapar.edu |
 Dr.Yashpreet Kaur Assistant Professor, DMS Yashpreet.kaur@thapar.edu |
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 Thapar Society of Civil Engineers (TSCE) |
TSCE was formed with the main aim of providing a platform to all the budding civil engineers to update their skills in civil engineering design and field work. TSCE organizes workshops, guest lectures, design competitions, paper reading contests in the field of civil engineering. Email: tsce@thapar.edu TSCE Website |
.png) Mr. Tanuj Chopra Assistant Professor, CED tanuj33@gmail.com |
 Dr. Heaven Singh Assistant Professor, CED heaven.singh@thapar.edu  Dr. Vivek Gupta Assistant Professor, CED vivek.gupta1@thapar.edu |
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 Thapar Model United Nations (TUMUN) |
This Society is for all those who want to master the art of negotiation. Thapar Institute of Engineering and Technology , Model United Nations brings you the best platform for debate and negotiations and to get a rich experience in these activities. Email: tumun@thapar.edu TUMUN Website |
 Dr. Gurvinder Kaur Associate Professor, SHSS gurvinder@thapar.edu |
Dr. Gagandeep Kaur Associate Professor, EIED gagandeep@thapar.edu |
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 Society of Intelligent System (SIS) |
SIS student Forum Email: sis@thapar.edu SIS Website |
 Dr. Raja Rout Assistant Professor, MED raja.rout@thapar.edu |
 Dr. Anil Kumar Pal Assistant Professor, MED anil.pal@thapar.edu |
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 Society for Community Engineering (SCE) |
SCE Societies for Engineering. Email: sce@thapar.edu SCE WEBSITE |
 Dr. S.S.Mallick Professor, MED ssmallick@thapar.edu |
| SNo. | Club | Objective | President | Vice President |
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 Adventure Club |
A forum for adventure enthusiasts, trekkers, climbers and armchair mountaineers in the student community. It works to develop the spirit of adventure in Thaparians. While the stock activities are trekking, rock climbing and mountain cycling, the adventure club has also organized skiing and river rafting sporadically. Email: adventureclub@thapar.edu Adventure Club Website |
.jpeg) Dr. Gagandeep Kaur Associate Professor, EIED gagandeep@thapar.edu |
Dr. Anil Arora Assistant Professor, ECED anil.arora@thapar.edu |
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 Dance Club ‘NOX’ |
Thapar dance club ‘NOX’ is an excellent platform for the students to augment their dancing skills through workshops conducted by professionally trained choreographers. The students showcase their dancing talents at the various events in the college and also represent the institute in various competitions. Email: nox@thapar.edu |
 Dr. Meenu Rani Assistant Professor, SOM meenu_rani@thapar.edu |
 Dr. Sangita Roy Assistant Professor, CSED Sangita.roy@thapar.edu |
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 Developer Student Club |
The aim of the Developer Student Club is to collaborate with other students interested in developer technologies. It also intends to make the students learn about a wide range of technical topics where new skills are gained through hands-on workshops, in-person training and project building activities. The larger aim of this club is to apply the new learnings and connections to build great solutions for local problems and to give back to the community. Email: google.dsctiet@thapar.edu DSC Website |
 Dr. Anil Singh Assistant Professor, CSED anil.singh@thapar.edu |
Dr. Ashima Singh Assistant Professor, CSED ashima@thapar.edu |
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 Echoes Club |
Echoes Club operates on the grounds of publishing quarterly periodicals, run for the students and designed by the students. This periodical covers everything that happens in TIET, from Cultural, Technical and Sports related activities to Academic Accomplishments. We aim to nurture the talent of TIET and provide students a platform to showcase their talents and interests. Email: echoes@thapar.edu ECHOES Website |
 Dr. Jaskaran Singh Assistant Professor, MED jaskaran.singh@thapar.edu |
 Dr. Sonam Dullat Manager (Student Counsellor),TICC sonam.dullat@thapar.edu |
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 Economics Club (ECON CLUB) |
Econ Club provides a forum to identify and discuss economic, social and political issue. The Econ Club organises Economics Quizzes; Debating competitions; World Economic Forum to help find solutions to emerging issues. Email: econclub@thapar.edu ECON CLUB Website |
 Dr. Shilpi Tyagi Assistant Professor, SHSS shilpi.tyagi@thapar.edu |
 Dr. S.C.BOSE Assistant Professor, SHSS scbose@thapar.edu |
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 Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat Club |
Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat (EBSB) programme has been initiated by AICTE for promoting National Integration through systematic exchange between paired States/UTs in the Cultural, Literary and Linguistic fields. The expectation is that the students of the paired Institutions should learn the linguistic and cultural aspects of the paired state Institutes covering history, culture, language, cuisine, festivals, clothing etc. Email: ebsb@thapar.edu EBSB Website |
Dr. Amanpreet Kaur Assistant Professor, ECED amanpreet.kaur@thapar.edu |
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 Gender Champions Club |
TIET has taken special initiatives for gender sensitization. It has a Gender Champions Club which looks after the issues pertaining to gender equity in particular. Nodal teachers of this club help in providing overall guidance to the gender champions on various aspects of activity implementation and also collect quarterly reports, assess them, and send it to the head of the institution. The club also conducts training programs so as to motivate, influence, and communicate with different stakeholders. Email: gcc@thapar.edu |
 Dr. Shruti Sharma Professor, CED shrutisharma.ced@thapar.edu |
 Dr. Apurva Bakshi Associate Professor, SMSS abakshi@thapar.edu |
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 Thapar Movie Club (TMC) |
Thapar Movie Club aims to promote movie making on the academic, social and cultural subjects that impact the society. Inviting famous personalities related to movie making for interaction with TIET community is the other objective of the club. Email: tmc@thapar.edu TMC Website |
 Dr. Rahul Upadhyay Assistant Professor, ECED rahul.upadhyay@thapar.edu |
 Dr. Bharat Garg Assistant Professor, ECED bharat.garg@thapar.edu |
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 TIET Fitness Club |
TIET Fitness Club aims to encourage and promote the adoption of professional standards, ethical practice and conduct in the provision of Health and Fitness services. This platform is used to promote the widespread participation of students, staff and faculty to national initiatives regarding Health and Fitness under the aegis of Fit India Campaign. Email: tietfitnessclub@thapar.edu |
 Dr. Devender Kumar Assistant Professor, MED devenderkr@thapar.edu |
 Dr. Rajendra Kumar Assistant Professor, MED rajendra.kumar@thapar.edu |
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 TU Toastmasters Club |
Thapar Toastmasters Club, a chapter of Toastmasters International is an organization that helps its members to improve their public speaking, communication and leadership skills. The club facilitates members to not only overcome their stage fear and improve their communication skills, but also become better orators and leaders of tomorrow. Email: toastmasters_sc@thapar.edu Toastmaster club |
 Mr. H.S. Bawa Industrial Coordinator hsbawa@thapar.edu |
Dr. Apurva Bakshi Assistant Professor, SHSS abakshi@thapar.edu |
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 Electoral Club |
To organise various events and student activities as desired by the Election Commissioner of Punjab/ Deputy Commissioner of Punjab/ Tehsildar Election of Patiala. To encourage young voters about their voting rights through various student activities in campus. To assist students and other staff in enrolling and making their voting id card through an online portal. To attend time to time different meetings as conducted by deputy commissioner"s office. To participate in various competitive events as conducted by the Election Commissioner of Punjab. To arrange training facilities for campus ambassadors and nodal officers. Email: electoralclubthapar@gmail.comElectoral Club |
 Dr. Rakesh Kumar Sharma Assistant Professor SHSS rakesh.kumar@thapar.edu |
Dr. Shilpi Tyagi Assistant Professor, SHSS Shilpi.tyagi@thapar.edu |
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Energy Conservation Club (ECC) |
Empowering sustainability at Thapar! Where ideas shine, and conservation matters, let"s power a change together! Email: eccclub@thapar.edu Toastmaster club |
Dr. Amit Dhir Associate Professor, SEE amit.dhir@thapar.edu |
 Dr. Amit Munjal Associate Professor, SEE amit.munjal@thapar.edu |
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Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) |
BIS is the National Standard Body of India established under the BIS Act 2016 for the harmonious development of the activities of standardization, marking and quality certification of goods and for matters connected therewith or incidental thereto. Email: toastmasters_sc@thapar.edu Toastmaster club |
Dr. Vivek Gupta Assistant Professor, CED vivek.gupta1@thapar.edu |
