Compare KJSIM vs LM Thapar School of Management, Punjab

Entrance Tests Accepted

Selection Parameters

• Candidates need 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 in-person assessment and interview. 

  Following are the various components of this assessment:  

  A. Professional Readiness:
  It comprises two parts:

  1. Video Statement of Purpose – A short video (not exceeding 03 minutes, preferably MP4 format), submitted before the interview, describing the following points:
     a. Your motivation to pursue an MBA
     b. What is unique about you as a person?
  2. Interview – An interaction with the admissions panel, where the applicant is assessed for the overall fit.

• B. Academic Readiness:
  It comprises two parts:

  1. Quant & Verbal Aptitude Test – To be assessed based on applicant’s valid CAT/XAT/ NMAT by GMAC™/ GRE/ GMAT/ CMAT/ MAT/ SNAP score. Applicants without a valid score in the above-mentioned tests must appear for the Thapar Management Aptitude Test (60 mins in duration), on the day of the interview. 
  2. 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.

• C. Academic History:
  It comprises three parts:

  1. Class 10 Performance
  2. Class 12 Performance
  3. Bachelor’s Degree Performance

• NOTE:

  1. The weightage given to the components A, B and C are 30%, 60% and 10% respectively.
  2. Final merit is prepared on the basis of the Net Score, calculated using the following formula:
     Net Score = (0.3*A) + (0.6*B) + (0.1*C)
     

     where A, B and C are applicant’s scores in Professional Readiness, Academic Readiness and Academic History, respectively

• *Applicants without a valid score in CAT/XAT/ NMAT by GMAC™/ GRE/ GMAT/ CMAT/ MAT/ SNAP must appear for the Thapar Management Aptitude Test (60 mins in duration), on the day of the interview. 

Merit-Based

Students pursuing final year of graduation or having completed a minimum of three-year graduate programme in any discipline with minimum 50% aggregate marks from any University recognized by Association of Indian Universities (AIU)/AICTE are eligible. 

Candidates appearing for qualifying entrance exams are eligible to apply through CAT 2026, XAT 2027, CMAT 2027, NMAT (best of two attempts), or GMAT (valid between Jan 1, 2024, and Jan 20, 2027).

Profile-Based

Students pursuing final year of graduation or having completed a minimum of three-year graduate programme in any discipline with a strong academic record across 10^th, 12^th and Graduation, 12 to 42 months of Work Experience (Paid and Full Time) after Graduation and a Valid Scores of entrance exams accepted by the institute. 

1. Graduate Degree in any discipline with 50% in aggregate marks or CGPA or grade secured from recognized University/Institute.

   OR

   Post Graduate degree in any discipline with 50% marks in aggregate or CGPA or Grade from a recognized University/Institute.

   OR

   A graduate degree with a pass in all parts/sections of the Intermediate examination of CA/ ICWA/ ACS.
   Candidates having extraordinary managerial/leadership potential demonstrated through at least one year of experience are exempt from having 50% marks in their graduation/post-graduation.
2. Candidate must have valid CAT/ NMAT/ XAT/ CMAT/ MAT/ GMAT/ GRE/ SNAP/ Thapar Entrance test score.