Compare LM Thapar School of Management, Punjab vs KJSIM

• 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. 

Candidates will be selected based on the following factors for MBA :

• Qualifying Exam - 25%
• Personal Interview (Competency Based) – 25%
• Problem Situation Analysis – 10%
• Academic Profile -15%
• Written Ability Test (WAT) - 15%
• Work Experience - 10%

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.

Students pursuing or having completed a minimum of the three-year graduate program in any discipline with a minimum of 50% aggregate marks from any recognised University.

● Qualifying exam scores of either CAT / XAT / GMAT / NMAT (NMAT (Only 1st attempt will be considered)/ CMAT for MBA & MBA.

GMAT scores valid from 1st January 2023 to 20th January 2026