Thapar Polytechnic College has received several rankings and recognitions over the years. It has been recognized by UGC (the University Grants Commission).
Thapar Polytechnic College has secured 8th ranked among Top Polytechnic Colleges in India by Education World India Polytechnic Ranking. It is also approved by the AICTE (All India Council for Technical Education).
This College is affiliated with the Punjab State Board of Technical Education and Industrial Training (PSBTE & IT). It has been certified with the ISO 9001:2008 Quality Management System standard.
It has also been accredited by NAAC and has been awarded the Best Industry-Linked Technical Institute Award by CII (the Confederation of Indian Industry).