MBA/PGDM

1️⃣ Entrance Exam Score

You must have a valid score in any one of these:

• CAT

• XAT

• CMAT

• GMAT

• MAT

👉 Thapar does not conduct its own MBA entrance test.

2️⃣ Shortlisting

Candidates are shortlisted based on:

• Entrance exam score (main factor)

• Past academics (10th, 12th, graduation)

• Work experience (if any – adds value, not mandatory)

Cutoffs are moderate, but higher than most private universities.

3️⃣ Personal Interview (PI)

Shortlisted candidates are called for:

• Personal Interview

• Focus areas:

  • Communication skills

  • Basic management awareness

  • Clarity of goals (why MBA, why Thapar)

  • Academic & work background

(No GD in most recent cycles — PI is key.)

4️⃣ Final Merit List

Final selection is based on a composite score:

• Entrance test score

• Interview performance

• Academic profile

• Work experience (if applicable)

⚠️ Important Notes

• Thapar prefers quality over quantity → limited seats

• Profile matters more than people expect

• A decent interview can compensate for an average score

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