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Among the world’s
AACSB-accredited 6%.
The only AACSB-accredited MBA in Punjab, set within the 70‑year Thapar legacy and a genuinely research-driven academic culture.
AACSB Accredited
NIRF Top 50 Management
70 yrs Thapar legacy
#46
Management
Management
Placements & Outcomes
Outcomes, not adjectives.
Median outcome, top 50%
₹9.50LPA
Half the cohort earned this or more. We lead with the median, not a single outlier package.
₹24.81LHighest package
₹11.10LAverage, top 25%
91+Companies recruited
90%Students placed
Source: 2026 Placement Season.
Recruiter Ecosystem
Where our graduates go
… and many more
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AACSB-accredited
LM Thapar School of Management is AACSB-accredited, placing it among the business schools that meet a globally recognised standard of quality.
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Seven Decades of Thapar Legacy
Part of Thapar, the institute Indian industry has recruited from since 1956. That pipeline now runs through the business school.
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A curriculum built with industry
Course design guided by an Associate Dean for Industry Connect, so what you learn matches what recruiters hire for.
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AI & Analytics
An AI-integrated curriculum across specializations, for a market where analytics is already the baseline.
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Turn ideas into action
Turn ideas into action through a dedicated Venture Lab and venture ecosystem, alongside case-based learning and consulting engagements with real firms.
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A campus that opens global doors
Exchange and dual-degree pathways with partner universities across Europe, the US and Asia.
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Small, high-attention cohort
A focused cohort of 240 students, enabling greater individual attention, stronger faculty-student interaction, and a more engaged learning environment.
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NSE Cogencis Lab
Gain hands-on experience with real-time financial data, market intelligence and analytics through the NSE Cogencis Lab, bridging the gap between financial theory and industry practice.
Programmes
Two paths, one standard of excellence
Two-year, full-time
A two-year, full-time MBA with five specializations, designed with industry so what you learn translates directly into a career.
2Years, full-time
5Specializations
₹15LTotal programme fee
A clear path to your seat
Register
Start the application online.
Qualify
CAT, XAT, MAT, CMAT, GMAT, NMAT and TMAT (Thapar Management Aptitude Test).
Interview
A personal interview with the admissions panel.
Offer
Admission and scholarship decision.
Enrol
Counselling, fees, and join the cohort.
Residential & Executive
A rigorous doctoral programme for scholars and senior professionals building new knowledge in management, on residential and executive tracks.
2Tracks, residential & executive
AACSBResearch standards
A clear path to your seat
Register
Start the application online.
Screen
Shortlisting on your qualifying exam score and academic profile.
Interview
Research proposal discussion and a personal interview.
Offer
Admission and fellowship decision.
Enrol
Registration, coursework, and begin your research.
Global Exposure
Study across the world
Exchange, immersion and dual-degree pathways with partner universities across Europe, the US and Asia.
Campus Life
Life beyond the classroom
Clubs, culture, sport and community across 26 green acres at Dera Bassi.
Our Alumni
Where our graduates lead
A network that carries the Thapar name into boardrooms, consulting floors and founding teams.
In their words
Hear it from our alums
Questions
What applicants ask
What makes LMTSM different from other MBAs in North India?
LMTSM is the only AACSB-accredited MBA in Punjab , placing it among a select group of business schools worldwide that meet AACSB's rigorous standards for business education. For candidates seeking a globally recognised MBA without leaving the region, LMTSM offers a distinctive combination of international accreditation, the 70-year Thapar legacy, and a research-driven academic culture.
Is the fee worth it?
The two-year MBA costs around Rs 15 lakh. Against a 2026 median package of Rs 9.50 LPA and a top-25% average of Rs 11.10 LPA , the investment can offer a strong return over the course of a graduate's early career. 110 merit scholarships including 100%, 50%, 30% and 20% tuition-fee waivers can reduce the overall cost further. Education-loan support is also available.
What are the entrance requirements, and do I need work experience?
Applicants need a valid CAT, XAT, GMAT, CMAT or TMAT (Thapar Management Aptitude Test) score, followed by a personal interview. Work experience is not mandatoryfor the full-time MBA, so fresh graduates are welcome to apply. However, work experience does carry weight in the selection process as part of the Candidate Profile, which contributes to the overall merit score. Candidates with relevant work experience may therefore have an advantage in the evaluation.
How do the scholarships work?
Scholarships are awarded on an overall merit basis, considering a candidate's Class 10 and 12 academic performance, graduation, entrance test score and personal interview. Strong-performing applicants may be eligible for tuition-fee waivers, with the final scholarship awarded based on their combined merit across these parameters. The admissions team confirms scholarship eligibility as part of the admission process.
What placement and career support is provided?
Students receive dedicated placement and career support throughout the MBA. The Centre for Training and Development (CTD) works closely with students to build their employability through career-readiness initiatives, training and development programmes, while the placement team facilitates corporate engagement and recruitment opportunities. Students also gain exposure to live projects, industry interactions and mentoring to help them prepare for their careers.