LM Thapar School of Management (LMTSM) is a private management institute that is run under Thapar University (Thapar Institute of Engineering and Technology) approved by All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE). At present, the university offers a full-time MBA and MBA (Business Analytics and Big Data Program) at the postgraduate level and Ph.D. and Executive Ph.D. at the research level. Also, check LMTSM Courses & Fees
- Registration for All the courses offered by LMTSM can be made online after payment of INR 1200.
- Candidates with graduation or post-graduation degrees in any discipline with 50% in aggregate marks from recognized institutes are eligible for admission to LMTSM.
- Selection to the MBA program will be conducted on the basis of a valid CAT/XAT/CMAT/MAT/GMAT/NMAT by GMAC/GRE/SNAP/Thapar Management Aptitude Test scores.
- The selection process of the shortlisted MBA candidates will be conducted on the basis of Group Interaction and performance in Personal Interviews via online mode.
Direct Link to Apply for LMTSM Admission
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LMTSM Admission Highlights 2025
| Name of the Institute | LM Thapar School of Management |
| University Type | Private |
| Basic Admission Criteria | Entrance Based |
| Application mode | Online |
| Exam mode | Offline |
| Counselling | Yes |
| Scholarship | Yes |
LMTSM Important Dates 2026
Important dates for the MBA 2026-28 Phase 2 Online Admission process are as follows:
| Components | Phase 2 Online |
|---|---|
| Last date to Apply | 15th March 2026 |
| Online TMAT | 19th - 21st March 2026 |
| Online Interviews | 23rd to 26th March 2026 |
| Offer Intimation Scholarship | 30th March 2026 |
| Admission Offer | 31st March 2026 |
| Offer Acceptance | 2nd April 2026 |
| Final Counselling & Fee Deposit | 12th April 2026 |
| Start of Academic Session | 6th July 2026 |
Note:
- Phase 2 Applications Reopened for eligible candidates.
- Above-mentioned dates are subject to change with prior notice.
- For admissions you need to appear for CAT/XAT/GMAT/CMAT/TMAT.
LMTSM MBA Admissions 2025
LMTSM offers a full-time MBA program. The duration of the program is 2 years. The course consists of 4 half years semesters.
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Name of Program |
MBA |
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Type of Program |
Full-Time Residential Program |
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Basic Eligibility |
Graduation/ Postgraduation/ |
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Admission Criteria |
CAT/XAT/ NMAT/ GRE/ GMAT /CMAT/MAT/SNAP/Thapar Management Aptitude Test |
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Number of Recruiters Visited |
77 |
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Highest Package Offered (Domestic) |
INR 21.35 Lakh |
LMTSM MBA Eligibility
The candidates following any one of the given eligibility criteria are eligible for admission to the MBA program by LMTSM.
- Graduate Degree in any discipline with 50% in aggregate marks or CGPA or grade secured from recognized University/Institute.
- Post Graduate degree in any discipline with 50% marks in aggregate or CGPA or Grade from a recognized University/Institute.
- A graduate degree with a pass in all parts/sections of the Intermediate examination of CA/ ICWA/ ACS.
- Applicants having extraordinary managerial/leadership potential demonstrated through at least one year of experience are exempt from having 50% marks in their graduation/post-graduation.
LMTSM MBA Selection Process
Candidates will be shortlisted on the basis of their CAT/XAT/NMAT/GRE/GMAT/CMAT/MAT/SNAP/Thapar Management Aptitude Test scores. The selection process of the shortlisted candidates will be conducted on the basis of Group Interaction and performance in Personal Interviews via online mode.
LMTSM MBA Fee Structure:
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Total Fee (MBA) |
Total Fee (Business Analytics and Big Data) |
|
INR 11.71 Lakhs |
INR 13.31 Lakhs |
LMTSM MBA Scholarship
LMTSM offers the Emerging Leader Scholarship to students who have achieved excellence in their prior Academic Studies. Under this category, a total of 75 merit-based scholarships are offered.
| Scholarship Type |
No. of scholarships available |
||
|---|---|---|---|
| For Candidates Applying through NMAT by GMAC scores | For Candidates Applying through other test scores | ||
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50% tuition fee waiver |
10 |
15 |
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30% tuition fee waiver |
10 |
15 |
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20% tuition fee waiver |
10 |
15 |
|
LMTSM Ph.D. Admission 2025
LMTSM offers 4-5 Years of full-time Ph.D. Research programs, 3-year full-time Ph.D. Executive Research Program in various specializations to the candidates with Post Graduate Degrees/ CA/ CS/ ICWA/ CFA/ B.E./ B.Tech/ Degree.
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Courses |
Specialization |
Eligibility Criteria |
Selection Criteria |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Accounting, Finance and Economics, OB, HR and International Management, and Operations, Information Systems and Marketing |
Post Graduate Degree/ CA/ CS/ ICWA/ CFA with minimum 55% marks in aggregate OR BE/ B.Tech. Degree with minimum 80% marks in aggregate |
Scores obtained in NET/ JRF/ or Research Aptitude Test (RAT) and Written Ability Test (WAT) conducted by the Institute |
|
| Ph.D. Executive |
Post Graduate Degree/ CA/ CS/ ICWA/ CFA with minimum 50% marks in aggregate OR BE/ B.Tech. Degree with a minimum of 60% of marks |
Note: There is a relaxation of 15% for the Candidate applying for a Ph.D. Research program if he has a minimum of 3 years of professional and/or research experience in the area in which the admission is sought.
LMTSM Application Process 2025
Registration for MBA program of Thapar School of Mangement can be online on http://lmtsm.thapar.edu/. Aspirants can follow the given procedure to fill the application form correctly. The application fee for admission is INR 1,200:
Step 1: Submit your application online at www.lmtsm.thapar.edu along with detailed information. You will be required to fill in the basic details along with academic scores and management test scores (if any).
Step 2: Your application will be reviewed by the admissions committee and will be communicated to you by Email and SMS on the day of Short-Listing of Candidates.
Step 3: An in-person evaluation process will be conducted by LMTSM, an academic readiness test and an interview round. During this, you will need to very explicitly demonstrate why you want to enroll in the program, your understanding of what the program has to offer and your contribution to the program. The latest evaluation process is available on the website www.lmtsm.thapar.edu.
Step 4: The final decision of the admissions committee on the basis of your performance in the evaluation process will be communicated to you via email and SMS.
Step 5: The shortlisted candidates will have a few days to register for the program via E-counselling or In-person counselling and submit all documents and fees pertaining to the program.
Note: Scan all the required documents carefully, without lacking any detail, before filling the online application form.
LMSTM Selection Process
The following are the various components of this assessment:
A. Professional Readiness: It comprises two parts:
- Video Statement of Purpose - A short video (not exceeding 03 minutes, preferably MP4 format), submitted before the interview, describing the following points:
- Your motivation to pursue an MBA
- What is unique about you as a person?
- Interview - An interaction with the admissions panel, where the applicant is assessed for the overall fit.
B. Academic Readiness: It comprises two parts:
- Quant & Verbal Aptitude Test - To be assessed based on applicant’s valid CAT/XAT/ NMAT by GMACTM/ GRE/ GMAT/ CMAT/ MAT/ SNAP score. Applicants without a valid score in the above-mentioned tests must appear for the Thapar Management Aptitude Test (60 mins in duration), on the day of the interview.
- Non-verbal Aptitude Test - A 40 minutes test on non-verbal reasoning, conducted on the day of the interview, and is mandatory for all applicants.
C. Academic History: It comprises three parts:
- Class 10 Performance
- Class 12 Performance
- Bachelor’s Degree Performance
FAQs
Ques. What are the eligibility criteria for Ph.D. courses, offered by LMTSM?
Ans. The candidates must have a Post Graduate Degree/ CA/ CS/ ICWA/ CFA/ B.E/ BTech degree with a minimum of 55% marks in aggregate or BE/B.Tech with a minimum of 80% marks in aggregate from a recognized board or university.
Ques. Does LMTSM offer UG courses?
Ans. No, LMTSM does not offer UG courses. The college only offers courses at the PG level. The courses offered are MBA, Executive(MBA), Ph.D, and Executive(Ph.D.).
Ques. How are the placements at LMTSM?
Ans. LMTSM has consistently maintained a record of offering the best placement opportunities. Companies like EY, Deloitte, KPMG, Godrej, Hyundai, Nestle, TATA, and American Express visit the campus regularly to offer placements.
Ques. Does LMTSM offer scholarships?
Ans. Yes, scholarships are available for the candidates based on the marks in their previous qualifying examination. Financial assistance for pursuing a Ph.D (Executive) is also provided to the students fulfilling the eligibility criteria.
Ques. What is the selection procedure for an MBA?
Ans. After submission of the application form the candidate has to appear for a personal interview on being shortlisted. The final merit list is prepared based on the interview and the candidates are communicated the decision of their selection.
Ques. Are any relaxations offered in Ph.D course at LMTSM?
Ans. A relaxation of 15% is offered to the candidates applying for Ph.D research programmes if they have a minimum of 3 years of professional and/or research experience in the respective domain.
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