L M Thapar School of Management 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. LMTSM offers MBA, PhD (Executive) and PhD (residential) programs. All the courses are approved by the UGC and the AICTE.
LMTSM admission is based on the Thapar Management Aptitude Test, which is followed by a writing ability test and a personal interview round. The college also accepts scores from any of the competitive exams such as CAT, SNAP, XAT, NMAT, CMAT, MAT and GMAT in case of nonavailability in the entrance test conducted by the institute. The fees for the MBA program offered at LMTSM is Rs 13.50 lakh.
LMTSM Important Dates 2025
| Particulars | Date |
|---|---|
| Last Date for Application Form (LMTSM MBA Admission) | 28 April, 2025 |
| TMAT | May 10 and 11, 2025 |
| Interview Process | May 9-11, 2025 |
| NMAT 2025 Registration | 1st week of August, 2025 |
| CAT Application Process | August 2025 |
| CAT 2025 Exam | November 30, 2025 |
LMTSM PG Admission 2025
To be eligible for the MBA program, candidates need to complete graduation with 50% or more marks. Admission is mainly based on entrance exams, including CAT, XAT, CMAT, MAT, NMAT, GMAT, GRE or SNAP Test. 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 | Rs 13,50,000 |
LMTSM PhD Admission 2025
The institute 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 Rs 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 your desired program.
- Enter your name, email address and phone number and then select your state and course to register. If your account is already registered, then log in directly
- After filling in the details, you need to upload the documents as specified by the college
- Pay the application fee and submit the form
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 Rs 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 Rs 13.50 lakh.
How is the placement of LMTSM?
During the 2024 LMTSM placements, the highest package offered was Rs 24.81 lakh per annum, and the average package stood at Rs 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.
