Although both institutes offer a fairly good CSE program, Thapar University seems to give a little edge to BIT Mesra in terms of research culture and opportunities.
Overall, choosing Thapar University over BIT Mesra will offer an abundance of opportunities.
A relative of mine used to be a student of Thapar CSE and he vouches for the course. The placement statistics for Thapar CSE are also quite good. It is also the oldest and most renowned institution in the country.
Highlights:
Thapar University today is recognized as one of the most renowned and successful Deemed Universities which impart technical education in the country and the best of its kind in the north-west of the country. It is a joint venture of the public and joint sector in higher technical education.