L M Thapar School of Management, approved by the UGC and the AICTE, offers courses at the PG and doctoral levels. The programs are provided mainly in the Management field across various specialisations, including Finance, Business Analytics, Operations, Marketing, Human Resources and Information Systems. The courses include MBA, PhD (Executive), and PhD (Residential) programs.
LMTSM admission is based on the Thapar Management Aptitude Test, which is followed by a writing ability test (WAT) and a personal interview (PI) round. The college also accepts scores from competitive exams such as CAT, SNAP, XAT, NMAT, CMAT, MAT, and GMAT in cases of non-availability in the entrance test conducted by the institute. The fees for the MBA program offered at LMTSM is INR 13.50 lakh for two years.
CAT 2025 registration started on August 1, 2025, at 10:00 AM and will close on September 13, 2025, at 5:00 PM. Admit cards will be available for download from 5 November to 30 November 2025. The CAT 2025 exam is scheduled for 30 November 2025, and the results are likely to be announced in the first week of January 2026. The CAT application fee has been revised to INR 2,600 for General category candidates and INR 1,300 for SC/ST/PwD candidates.
The XAT 2026 application form was released on 10th July 2025, and the exam is scheduled to be held on 4th January 2026. Eligible candidates can apply exclusively through online mode, as no offline option is available. The Xavier Aptitude Test (XAT) is a university-level entrance exam conducted annually by XLRI Jamshedpur in computer-based (CBT) mode.
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LMTSM Important Dates 2025
LMTSM PG Admission 2025
To be eligible for the LMTSM MBA program, candidates need to complete graduation with 50% or more marks. Admission is mainly based on entrance exams, including NMAT, CAT, XAT, CMAT, MAT, GMAT, GRE or SNAP. Candidates must take the TMAT (Thapar Management Aptitude Test) if they have not appeared or qualified for the above competitive exams.
Courses | Duration | Eligibility Criteria | Selection Process | Fees |
MBA | 2 years | Bachelor’s degree from a recognised board in any discipline with 50% or more marks. Candidates awaiting results can also apply. | Valid CAT/ XAT/ CMAT/ MAT/ NMAT/ GMAT/ GRE/ TMAT (Thapar Management Aptitude Test) or SNAP scores + Short Video + Personal Interview | INR 13,50,000 |
LMTSM PhD Admission 2025
The L M Thapar School of Management offers PhD (Residential) and PhD (Executive) programs at the doctoral level. The number of seats available for the PhD programs is 20. The programs are offered in specialisations, such as OB, HR, Strategy & International Management, Accounting, Finance & Economics, Operations, Information Systems, Marketing, Entrepreneurship and Sustainability. Doctoral students will receive a monthly fellowship of INR 45,000 for three years, which can be extended up to one more year upon the approval of the Director, LMTSM.
Program Name | Duration | Eligibility Criteria | Selection Process |
PhD (Residential) | 3-4 years | Post-graduate degree with a minimum CGPA of 6.00 on a 10-point scale or at least 60% marks from a recognised Institute/ University | UGC NET/ GMAT/ CAT/ CA / ICWA / CFA/ CS + Writing Ability Test (WAT) + Personal Interview |
PhD (Executive) | 3-4 years | Post-graduate degree or equivalent with a minimum CGPA of 5.50 on a 10-point scale or at least 50% marks | Research and Quantitative Aptitude Test + Writing Ability Test + Personal Interview |
LMTSM Application Process 2025
The application process at LMTSM is completely online. The following are the steps to apply to L M Thapar School of Management:
- Visit LMTSM Mohali’s website, lmtsm.thapar.edu/.
- Click on the ‘MBA Admissions 2025 Apply Now’ or ‘PhD 2025 Admissions Apply Now’ button, depending on the desired program.
- Enter full name, email address and phone number and then select the state and course to register. If the account is already registered, log in directly.
- After filling in the details, upload the documents as specified by the college.
- Pay the application fee and submit the form.
CAT 2025 Registration
How to Register:
- Visit the official CAT website to register online.
- Use a valid and unique email ID and mobile number to start the process.
- After registering, you’ll receive a User ID and Password to log in and fill the application form.
Key Guidelines:
- You can complete the form in multiple sessions — your progress will be saved automatically.
- Review all details carefully before submitting the application fee. No changes are allowed after payment.
- Incorrect or incomplete forms may be rejected.
- SC/ST/PwD candidates must upload valid certificates. Category changes cannot be made after registration.
- A short correction window will be available after registration closes for limited time only.
CAT 2025 Registration Fee
- The registration fee for CAT 2025 must be paid online only.
- Candidates can choose from SBI ePay or BillDesk payment gateways.
- The fee is non-refundable under any circumstances.
- The application fee is required to be paid only once, regardless of the number of IIMs or other institutions candidates are applying to.
How to Register for CAT 2025 Exam
Follow the steps below to complete CAT 2025 registration:
- Visit the Official Website.
- Click on ‘New Candidate Registration’: Begin by selecting the New Registration option.
- Generate OTP: Enter basic details to receive a One-Time Password (OTP) for verification.
- Complete Basic Registration: Fill in the Name, Date of Birth, Email ID, and Mobile Number. Ensure all details are accurate — these cannot be edited later.
- Login to Complete the Application: Use the provided User ID and Password to log in and access the application form.
- Fill in Detailed Information:
- Personal Details
- Academic Qualifications
- Work Experience (if any)
- Programme Preferences
- Test City Choices
- Pay the Application Fee: Choose the preferred payment gateway and complete the payment process.
- Submit & Save: After successful payment, submit the form and download a copy of the filled application for future reference.
XAT 2026 Registration
- XLRI Jamshedpur has released the XAT 2026 application form on July 10, 2025. The registration can be completed only through online mode—no offline option is available.
- To begin, candidates must first create XAT login credentials. The registration process is divided into three stages. Once logged in, applicants should fill in the form with personal, contact, and academic details.
- Candidates must upload correct documents, including a recent photograph and signature, to avoid form rejection.
- In case of errors, a correction window will be provided for making necessary changes.
- The last date to submit the XAT 2026 application form is likely December 5, 2025. After submission, it is advised to download and keep a printout of the form for future reference during the admission process.
- Registration fee of XAT 2026 is same for all category candidates.
- Online facility is available to submit the fee.
- INR 2,200 is the application fee for all candidates.
- Online payment gateways such as Debit Cards (Rupay/ Visa / Master Card / Maestro), Credit Cards, Internet Banking, IMPS, Cash Cards/ Mobile Wallets) are available.
How to Apply for XAT 2026
Step-by-step procedure to fill the XAT 2026 form is given below:
- Visit the official XAT website (link provided above).
- Click on the “Register” button on the homepage.
- Begin registration by entering your basic details.
- After registration, you’ll receive login credentials.
- Use those credentials to log in to your account.
- Complete the application form with your personal, academic, and communication details.
- Choose your preferred XLRI programme and select any two test cities.
- Upload the required scanned documents in the specified format.
- Click on the “Submit” button to move to the payment section.
- Go to the “Payment” tab and select a suitable online payment method.
- Pay the application fee through the available gateways.
- Review all the filled information carefully.
- Click on “Final Submit” to complete the application process.
- Take a printout of the submitted application form for future reference.
XAT 2026 Required Documents List
- Signature
- Passport size photograph (Recent)
- Below are the dimensions and size of the required documents:
LMTSM Admission FAQs
What is the monthly stipend for PhD in L M Thapar School of Management?
LMTSM PhD students will receive a monthly fellowship of INR 45,000 for three years, which can be extended up to one more year upon the approval of the Director, LMTSM.
What is the fees for the MBA program at LMTSM?
The fees for the MBA course at LMTSM is INR 13.50 lakh for 2 years.
How is the placement of LMTSM?
During the 2024 LMTSM placements, the highest package offered was INR 24.81 lakh per annum, and the average package stood at INR 8.17 lakh per annum.
What PG courses are offered by LMTSM?
LMTSM provides BBA, B.Com, B.Tech, BCA, BA (Hons) Film & TV and B.Sc as UG courses.
Who are the top recruiters at LMTSM?
The top recruiters at LMTSM are American Express, PWC, Group M, WIPRO, Bajaj Finserv, Deloitte, Evalueserve, Nestle, Hyundai, MRF and more.
What is the ranking of LMTSM Mohali?
L M Thapar School of Management is one of the top MBA colleges in the country. The institute has been ranked 44th in the NIRF MBA Rankings 2024. It has also been ranked 3rd in Punjab in the ‘MBA’ category by NIRF.