MBA in Business Analytics 

at LM Thapar School of Management, Mohali

For admission to its MBA program, the LM Thapar School of Management (LMTSM) accepts scores from a variety of national entrance exams. Exams such as the CAT, NMAT, XAT, CMAT, MAT, GMAT, GRE, and SNAP are accepted. Applicants may apply for admission to LMTSM's MBA programme if they have taken any of these tests and received a valid score. Candidates must meet the eligibility requirements, which include obtaining a graduate degree in any discipline with 50% of the total marks, a CGPA, or a grade from an accredited university or institute, in addition to passing the entrance exam.

At the postgraduate level, LMTSM offers both a full-time and part-time Executive MBA program. Business Analytics and Big Data, Finance, Information Systems, Operations, Education Management & Leadership, Human Resource Management, Marketing, Entrepreneurship & Innovation, Energy & Sustainability, and International Management & Strategy are just a few of the specializations available for the MBA program. Every year, the number of seats available for each specialisation may change, and there is fierce competition during the selection process. Applicants for admission to the LMTSM MBA programme must meet the eligibility requirements and have a valid score on the CAT, NMAT, XAT, CMAT, MAT, GMAT, GRE, or Thapar Entrance exam.

For the full MBA programme at LM Thapar School of Management (LMTSM), tuition, examination fees, library fees, and registration fees total about INR 8–9 lakhs. The cost of the MBA programme in Big Data and Business Analytics is approximately INR 8.99 lakhs. Without housing costs, the cost of the PhD Executive programme at LMTSM is approximately INR 98,000 per semester. Separate costs apply to the hostel: INR 21,500 for dorm rooms and an extra INR 7,900 for air-conditioned rooms per semester. For hostelers, the mess fees are INR 15,000, while for day scholars, they are INR 5,000. The cost of the MBA programme is extremely low when compared to other universities offering business courses.

 

LM Thapar School of Management offers good placements for its MBA course annually. More than 80 recruiters visited the campus and placed 151 students of the MBA batch 2025. The highest and average package offered stood at INR 24.81 LPA and INR 8.17 LPA. 

LM apar School of Management MBA dates are out for e 2025. Eligible candidates can visit e official website to begin e application process. Important dates for e MBA 2025-27 admission process are as follows:

Components	Phase 1 Offline dates
Last date for application form	3 February 2025
Short-listing of Candidates	7 February 2025, Friday
Last date to Submit e Video Resumes	14 February 2025, Friday
Online TMAT	9 - 11 February 2025, Sunday - Tuesday
Interview Process	Derabassi- 15 & 16   February 2025, Satuay & Sunday
	Gurugram- 22nd & 23 February 2025, Satuay & Sunday
Intimation to selected candidates	28 February 2025, Friday
Final Counselling & Fee Deposit	10 March 2025, Monday
Start of academic session	21st July 2025, Monday

For MBA course admission, candidates must meet the eligibility criteria set by the college. Aspiarnts should pass graduation with a 50% aggregate from any recognised state/national board. The admission criteria for the course is MAT, SNAP, XAT, CAT, NMAT, CMAT, GMAT, GRE, Thapar Management Aptitude Test + Past Academic Record+ Video Statement of Purpose + PI.

No, Admission to MBA programme at LM Thapar School of Management is offered based on students performance at multiple stages. Criteria weightage is distributed in three stages:

A) Professional readiness: 45 %

1.       Video Statement of Purpose

2.       Interview

B) Academic readiness: 40%

Candidate’s performance in GRE/ MAT/ XAT/ CMAT/ MAT/ GMAT/ GRE/ SNAP or TMAT is evaluated.

C) Academic History: 15%

Candidate’s performance in class 10, 12 and at graduation level

The highest Package at LMTSM for MBA Department in 2022 was INR 21.35 lakh. With more than 70 recruiters such as American Express, Deloitte, Hyundai, TATA, and Amazon and an average package of 7 LPA, LM Thapar School of Management has an excellent placement record in 2022.

The placement percantage is unavailabe on the official website. The highest and average package offered during LMTSM placements 2025 stood at INR 24.81 LPA and INR 8.17 LPA, respectively.