Ph.D. in Operations, Information systems 

at LM Thapar School of Management, Mohali

Yes, LM Thapar School of Management is a good college for PhD as the college as been accredited by NAAC with an A+ grade. The college offers 1 MBA, 2 PhD programmes, and 1 global exchange MSc in ICT (Computers and Information Systems Course). LM Thapar School of Management is mainly concerned with the Management stream. Further, the college was established under the flagship of Thapar Institute of Engineering and Technology (Deemed-to-be-University). The college has a panel of guest lecturers to inspire students in their respective careers and to give them tips and invaluable insights in every course. Most importantly, LMTSM courses are provided to students at reasonable fees, to enable students to acquire knowledge and skills in their preferred area of interest. 

Yes, LM Thapar School of Management offers Ph.D. and Executive Ph.D. programs in different specializations. The course duration of a Ph.D. is four years. The tuition fee for the Ph.D. courses at the LM Thapar School of Management is between INR 3.96 Lacs to INR 4.59 Lacs (for 4 years). The highest salary offered by the LM Thapar School of Management for Ph.D. courses was INR 21.66 Lacs. The top recruiters visited during LM Thapar School of Management placements for Ph.D. including American Express, Berger Paints, blackstone group, Ernst & Young, HDFC Bank, Hettich India Pvt. Ltd., Hyundai, MRF, Nestle, etc.

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.

The Management School offers MBA, and PhD (residential and executive) courses at PG & doctorate level. To get admission to LM Thapar School of Management, candidates must have valid entrance exam scores or TMAT (Thapar Management Aptitude Test) scores. Students can check some of the course-wise selection criteria from below:

• MBA- CAT/XAT/GMAT/TMAT + Video Statement + PI

LM Thapar School of Management offers good placements for its MBA course annually. During the recent 2025 placements, 89 recruiters participated and placed 151 MBA students batch 2025 in various job roles. The highest and average package offered stood at INR 24.81 LPA and INR 8.17 LPA, respectively.

Yes, the hostel facilities are available at LM Thapar School of Management for both males and females. Therefore, Double or Triple sharing options with both having option of AC as well as Non-AC rooms. The hostels are guarded 24 by 7. There is a high-speed internet connection in each block for students. Each block has a separate arrangement for water purifiers & bathrooms with geysers. A separate washing facility is available with washing machines and a drying area. The pantry room has the arrangement of refrigerator, microwave, and Induction Plate. To keep students updated with Current Affairs Television in the common room with the facility of the newspaper is also available. The medication supervision is facilitated with nurses available round the clock in the hostel.

The highest and average package offered by the LM Thapar School of Management during the 2022 placement drive was INR 21.35 LPA and INR 7.01 LPA, respectively for MBA courses. The top recruiters visited during LM Thapar School of Management placements for Master of Business Administration including Hyundai, MRF, Hero, Philips, Hettich, Nestle, L'Real, Reliance, TCS, etc.

The Chandigarh-based LM Thapar School of Management charges an average of INR 5,10,700 per year for its twelve courses. The MBA programme costs about INR 8 to 9 Lacs in total tuition. For non-AC rooms, the cost of the hostel is INR 21,500 per semester, while for AC rooms, it is INR 29,400. For hostelers, the mess fees are INR 15,000, while for day scholars, they are INR 5,000. One of the colleges that offers a dual degree is Thapar, and the course curriculum is adaptable. Student exchange programs are supported by the campus. 'Sustainability in practice' is an additional course offered by LM Thapar that exposes students to real-world projects, homework, and other group activities.

No, LM Thapar School of Management is not hard to get. The college offers admission based on entrance examination scores. To get admission to LM Thapar School of Management, candidates must have valid CAT/NMAT/XAT/CMAT/MAT/GMAT/GRE/SNAP or TMAT (Thapar Management Aptitude Test) scores. Further, the college offers MBA, and PhD (residential and executive) programmes at PG & doctorate level. The application process at LM Thapar School of Management is conducted online. 

Business analytics and big data, finance, information systems, operations, human resource management, marketing, entrepreneurship and innovation, and energy and sustainability are just a few of the MBA specializations that the LM Thapar School of Management offers. The school is renowned for its distinctive approach to global exposure through experiential learning, rigorous pedagogy, and an emphasis on inclusive human values and moral decision-making. The school also offers options for student exchange programs to nations like Malta, the Netherlands, Austria, and the United States, along with the chance for internships and placements in these nations. The LM Thapar School of Management's MBA programme is distinguished further by its focus on a socially and academically entrepreneurial mindset, wide range of corporate connections, and establishment of centers of excellence centered around modern management themes.