LM Thapar School of Management - [LMTSM], Chandigarh

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Located in Mohali, Chandigarh, L M Thapar School of Management (LMTSM) is a pioneer business college in Northern India, offering four academic programs for Postgraduate, Doctoral and Research studies. Currently, LMTSM offers MBA, AMDP for working professionals, PhD (residential) and PhD (Executive) Programmes. The courses rendered at the institute are approved by AICTE and UGC. With students coming from all across India, LMTSM comprises a residential facility for over 500 students.

LMTSM shortlists the eligible students for its various Programmes on the basis of the Thapar Management Aptitude Test followed by GD/PI rounds. Meanwhile, the valid scores of CAT/ XAT/ CMAT/ MAT/ GMAT/ NMAT by GMAC/ GRE/ SNAP tests are also considered in case of nonavailability in the institute-based entrance test. For EMBA admissions, a minimum of six years of relevant work experience is required and candidates are shortlisted based on the PI round. 

LMTSM has displayed an impressive placement during the recruitment drive of its MBA Batch of 2022. A total of 66 marquee recruiters participated in the campus drive where the highest domestic and international CTC stood at INR 21.66 LPA & INR 18.81 LPA respectively. The highest sector offering maximum placement opportunities were Technology management (23%) and manufacturing (18%). Check: LM Thapar School of Management Placement

LMTSM NMAT Cutoff 2023

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LMTSM Quick Facts

Campus: LMTSM was established on July 23, 2007 under the flagship of Thapar Institute of Engineering and Technology (Deemed-to be-University). The tech-savvy LMTSM campus is spread across a sprawling 

area of 33 acres.

Accreditations: LMTSM has been approved by AICTE and has been accredited with a NAAC grade ‘A’. LMTSM has also received global accreditations from AACSB and is a member of EFMD EQUIS.

Global Initiative: LMTSM is also now a signatory to the United Nations charter Principles for Responsible Management Education (PRME). The school integrates the PRME principles into its curriculum of all offered courses corresponding with the School’s mission and program goals. 

Faculty: As of now, there is a total of 36 faculty at LMTSM and all of them are with Ph.D. qualifications. The current student-to-faculty ratio at LNTSM is 12:1. 41% of the teaching mentors are international faculty at LMTSM.

Global Collaboration: LMTSM offers its graduates an opportunity to undergo internships and academic programs at various foreign universities in the USA, Netherlands, Italy, Malta (EU), Austria, Denmark, Ireland, and Israel. Some prominent partnered global institutions include Trinty College, Ireland; University of Tel Aviv, Israel; University of Texas, US, Danube University, Krems, Austria, and many more.

Alumni:  The Institute has 18,500+ Alumni making their presence felt in more than 95 countries.

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LMTSM Ranking

Below mentioned are the national and global rankings received by LMTSM in the recent years:

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LMTSM Courses

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LMTSM Admission Process

Candidates are required to apply online for MBA admission. Applicants will be shortlisted based on the overall academic performance and test scores available at the time of application. Shortlisted candidates will be invited for an in-person assessment and interview. 

Following are the various components for admission to LMTSM flagship MBA Admission:

1. Professional Readiness: The profiles readiness component of MBA selection comprises two parts:

Video Statement of Purpose – A short video not exceeding 03 minutes and preferably in MP4 format should be, submitted before the interview, describing the following points:

1. Your motivation to pursue an MBA
2. What is unique about you as a person?

Interview – A personal interaction with the admissions panel, where the applicant is assessed for the overall fit.

2. Academic Readiness: For admission to LMTSM MBA Programme, the academic readiness comprises two parts:

Quant & Verbal Aptitude Test – To be assessed on the basis of the applicant’s valid CAT/ XAT/ NMAT by GMAC/ GRE/ GMAT/ CMAT/ MAT/ SNAP score. In absence of any of the above-mentioned tests, students must appear for the Thapar Management Aptitude Test of 60 mins in duration, on the day of the interview. 

Non-verbal Aptitude Test – A 40 minutes test on non-verbal reasoning, conducted on the day of the interview, and is mandatory for all applicants.

3. Academic History: It comprises three parts:

• Class 10 Performance
• Class 12 Performance
• Bachelor’s Degree Performance

Final admission at LMTSM is offered based on Professional Readiness, Academic Readiness, and Academic History, respectively. Following are the weight criteria decided by the institute for the above-mentioned components:

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LMTSM Global Immersion Program

The LMTSM Flagship MBA Program involves a curriculum that helps students assess business through an international scope. The Summer Internships abroad provide a unique opportunity for students to avail of required global exposure. The Global Immersion Program at LMTSM offers unique firsthand business and cross-cultural experiences with the host country. The participants undergo consulting and research projects which provide them with a strong insight on applying classroom theories to real-world business problems. 

LMTSM offers its graduates an opportunity to undergo internships and academic programs at various foreign universities in countries such as the United States of America, Netherlands, Italy, Malta (EU), Austria, Denmark, Ireland, and Israel.LMTSM has collaborated with the following international colleges/ universities to administer the global immersion program: 

• Trinty College, Dublin, Ireland
• University of Texas, Dallas, US
• University of Malta, Malta(EU)
• University of Tel Aviv, Israel
• VU University, The Netherlands
• University of Groningen, The Netherlands
• University of Twente, The Netherlands
• Kathmandu University School of Management, Nepal
• Danube University, Krems, Austria
• University of New South Wales, Australia
• The University of Queenland’s, Australia
• Eotvos Lorand University, Hungary
• The University of Tampere, Finland

LMTSM Placements

Following are the placement highlights for the LMTSM MBA Batch of 2022 based on the recent trends: 

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LMTSM Faculty

LMTSM Faculty includes mainly academicians with PhDs from renowned universities and is armed with extensive Industry experience and detailed knowledge of business concepts and practices. As of now, there are 36 faculty and all of them are with PhD qualifications. The current student-to-faculty ratio at LNTSM is 12:1.

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LMTSM Scholarship

Financial support in the form of scholarships is extended by LMTSM to needy students. LMTSM awards a number of scholarships under the MBA program to applicants with excellence in their prior academic studies. There are 75 Merit scholarships available under Emerging Leader Scholarships. Below mentioned is a brief description of various scholarships offered by the institute.

Emerging Leader Scholarships

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