London Business School

No, Indian students cannot reapply in a later round within the same application cycle. The applicants are required to reapply for the next LBS admission intake. 

The students wishing to reapply should be able to show significant improvements in GMAT or GRE scores and improved essays.

For the flagship MBA programs at London Business School, Indian students need to apply for the August intake which is usually the main intake of the year. 

The applications for the same open in the previous September which generally span from September till April. 

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Yes, London Business School acceptance rate is 20%, as per unoffical sources. This makes it competitive to get into. For LBS admissions, Indian students must meet all the admission requirements.

Yes, London Business School is ranked in the year 2026 by QS and Times Higher Education. As per QS, for the year 2026, LBS Quacquarelli Symonds ranking for Global MBA is #6 and in 2025 it ranked at #5.

A few of the university's subjects that have ranked well are given below -

• Accounting
• Finance
• Bus

There are many factors that affect the rankings of London Business School and they are considered to be very accurate. On basis of these factors, a score is derived. These indicators are given below - 

• Global Research Reputation
• Regional Research Reputation
• Conferences
• Books
• Total Citations
• Publ

In the Global Universities category, the London Business School ranks at #793 in 2025. For the Global Universities category rankings, a few of the factors on which the universities are evaluated are given below - 

• Global Research Reputation
• Publications
• Normalized Citation Impact
• Regional Rese

Students are required to answer the following topics within prescribed word limit to be able to secure a seat at LBS-

• Post MBA goals and how your prior experience as well studying at LBS contribute to your goals? (500 words)
• What makes you unique? (200 words)
• (Optional) Any other information you belie

No applicants will be asked to select the desired programme at the beginning of the application process of LBS itself so they cannot apply for more than one programme at all. In case of any confusion in programme selection students can contact recruitment team of the university.

Yes students may be asked to show up for interview to be able to study at London Business School. Note that this will be conducted by alumni or senior admission staff of specific program. You might be asked to travel but this interview will take place in the region you're based in.