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Our MBA program educational objectives (PEOs) enable the graduates to understand global business and management practices; develop a ‘do it better than before’ mindset; find solutions for social and organizational issues in sustainable and entrepreneurial ways.
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Post Graduate degree in any discipline with 50% marks aggregate marks or equivalent CGPA or corresponding grade from a recognized University/Institute.OR
A graduate degree with a pass in all parts/sections of the Intermediate examination of CA/ ICWA/ ACS.OR
Candidates appearing for the final year of Bachelor’s degree/equivalent qualification examination and those who have completed degree requirements and are awaiting results can also apply. However, it may be noted that such candidates, if selected, will be allowed to join the program provisionally only if they submit a certificate from the Principal/Registrar of their University/Institution (issued on or before June 30, 2025) stating that they have completed all the requirements for obtaining the Bachelor’s degree/equivalent qualification on the date of issue of the certificate.Candidates need to apply online for MBA admission. The online application form is available at: Admissions 2025
Admission to the MBA program at LM Thapar School of Management is highly competitive and is based on a comprehensive assessment of the intent and ability of the applicant to pursue a formal learning program in management.
Candidates will be shortlisted based on the details furnished in the application form and will be invited for further assessment and interview, as per the following:
A. Professional Readiness:
Interview – An interview with the panel, where applicant is assessed for the overall fit based on parameters like motivation to pursue an MBA, willingness to learn, task orientation, temperament suitable for teamwork, initiative, energy, capacity for hard work, sense of social cause, and empathy. As part of this, applicants must submit a short video (not exceeding 3 minutes, preferably in MP4 format) before the interview. The video should address:
a. Your motivation to pursue an MBA
b. What is unique about you as a person?
c. Your dream for New India
B. Academic Readiness:
It is measured based on the applicant’s performance in CAT/XAT/ NMAT/ GRE/ GMAT/ CMAT/ MAT/ SNAP.
Applicants who have not taken any of the tests mentioned above will be required to take the Thapar Management Aptitude Test (TMAT) on the day of the interview. Applicants may choose to write the TMAT even if they have written the CAT/XAT/ NMAT/ GRE/ GMAT/ CMAT/ MAT/ SNAP. Sample paper for the Thapar Management Aptitude Test (TMAT)
Note: Scores in various tests are scaled and normalized for a fair comparison.
C. Academic History:
It comprises three parts:
COMPUTATION OF MERIT SCORE:
Please note: The process is subject to revision at the discretion of the Director & Dean, LMTSM.
The fee for the MBA program is payable in 4 instalments in 4 semesters. The details of the Fees can be viewed at: MBA Fee Structure
Financial support in the form of scholarships is extended by our school. We award a number of scholarships on our MBA program to applicants who have achieved excellence in their prior academic studies. A key consideration in our selection of Scholarship awards will therefore be the degree to which we believe the candidate will make a significant contribution to the quality of the Thapar’s MBA programme.
There are 90 Merit scholarships available under this category.
Below is the description of various scholarships
| Scholarship type |
No. of scholarships available
for Candidates Applying through NMAT by GMAC scores
for Candidates Applying through other test scores
|
|---|---|
| 50% tuition fee waiver |
10
20
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| 30% tuition fee waiver |
10
20
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| 20% tuition fee waiver |
10
20
|
The scholarship would be awarded on the basis of your ranking in the admission evaluation process.
For further details on Scholarships please go through the admission brochure or write to us at mba_admission@thapar.edu
We urge applicants to apply at the earliest for consideration of their candidature.
Important dates for the MBA 2025-27 admission process are as follows:
| Components | Phase 1 Offline |
| Last date for application form | 03rd February 2025, Monday |
| Short-listing of Candidates | 07th February 2025, Friday |
| Last date to Submit the Video Resumes | 14th February 2025, Friday |
| Online TMAT | 09th - 11th February 2025, Sunday - Tuesday |
| Interview Process | Derabassi- 15th & 16th February 2025, Saturday & Sunday |
| Gurugram- 22nd & 23rd February 2025, Saturday & Sunday | |
| Intimation to selected candidates | 28th February 2025, Friday |
| Final Counselling & Fee Deposit | 10th March 2025, Monday |
| Start of academic session | 21st July 2025, Monday |
Above-mentioned dates are subjected to change with prior notice.
The new session commences 21st July 2025, Monday
Candidates are advised to visit lmtsm.thapar.edu for further information.
Please email admissions team at mba_admission@thapar.edu Or call +91-828-802-6127, +91-828-802-6129, +91-828-802-6130, 1800 202 4100 for any questions.
The new session commences 22nd July 2024.
Above mentioned dates are subject to change with prior notice.
