Thapar MBA 2027 Applications Open: Check Last Date, Eligibility and Accepted Exams

LM Thapar School of Management (LMTSM) has opened applications for admission to its MBA 2027-29 batch. The two-year full-time MBA programme is offered at the institute's Dera Bassi campus near Chandigarh. According to the official LMTSM admissions page, the last date to submit the online MBA application form is February 6, 2027, while the extended application deadline is February 13, 2027. The evaluation process is scheduled to take place from February 15 to February 26, 2027. Candidates interested in the programme should check the eligibility requirements, accepted entrance examinations and selection process before submitting their applications.

Thapar MBA 2027 Important Dates

LMTSM notes that the admission dates are subject to change with prior notice.

Who Is Eligible for Thapar MBA 2027?

Candidates must meet one of the academic qualifications specified by LMTSM.

Applicants can apply with:

• A bachelor's degree in any discipline with at least 50% aggregate marks or equivalent CGPA from a recognised university or institute.
• A postgraduate degree in any discipline with at least 50% aggregate marks or equivalent CGPA.
• A professional qualification such as CA, CS or ICWA, subject to the institute's prescribed requirements.
• Candidates appearing in the final year of their bachelor's degree can also apply provisionally, subject to fulfilment of the degree requirements and submission of the required certificate.

For candidates belonging to the SC, ST and PwD categories, the minimum percentage is 45%.

Which Entrance Exams Does LM Thapar Accept?

For MBA admission, the current official LMTSM page lists the following accepted tests:

• CAT
• XAT
• GMAT
• CMAT
• TMAT (Thapar Management Aptitude Test)

Candidates who do not have one of the specified national-level test scores may be required to take TMAT, according to the institute's admission process. The supplied source also mentions MAT, NMAT, GRE and SNAP. However, these tests are not listed among the accepted MBA tests on the current official LMTSM admissions page reviewed, so they should not be stated as accepted unless the institute issues a separate 2027 notification confirming them.

How Does the Thapar MBA Selection Process Work?

LMTSM says candidates are shortlisted based on the information submitted in their application and are invited for further assessment and interview.

The current official selection framework has three broad components:

Professional Readiness — 40%

This includes the interview/interaction with the admissions panel. The assessment considers factors such as motivation for pursuing an MBA, willingness to learn, teamwork, initiative, energy, task orientation and overall fit.

Academic Readiness — 40%

This component considers performance in the accepted entrance examinations. The institute states that scores from different tests are scaled and normalised for comparison.

Candidate Profile / Academic History — 20%

The official page considers academic performance and other profile elements, including Class 10, Class 12, graduation performance and work experience. LMTSM states that the final merit score is calculated using these components, with a diversity factor also considered under Professional Readiness.

Thapar MBA Programme

The LM Thapar School of Management MBA is a two-year full-time postgraduate management programme offered at the Dera Bassi campus. The programme combines core management education with electives and experiential learning. The institute also highlights areas such as analytics, sustainability, innovation and leadership as part of its MBA offering. The current official programme page describes five MBA specialisations. The supplied source lists nine specialisations, but that list should not be reproduced without confirmation because it does not match the current official programme information.

How to Apply for Thapar MBA 2027?

Candidates can apply online through the LMTSM admission portal.

The general application process involves:

1. Visit the official LMTSM MBA admission page.
2. Register and fill in the online application form.
3. Enter personal and academic information.
4. Provide details of the applicable entrance examination.
5. Upload the required documents as specified by the institute.
6. Review all information before submitting the application.
7. Complete the applicable application-fee payment.
8. Save the application confirmation for future reference.

Candidates should use the information displayed on the official application portal regarding documents, fee and payment methods because these details can be updated during the admission cycle.

What Should Candidates Do Now?

Candidates planning to apply for the Thapar MBA 2027-29 batch should:

• Check whether they meet the academic eligibility criteria.
• Confirm which accepted entrance-test score they will use.
• Keep academic records and required documents ready.
• Submit the application before February 6, 2027 to meet the regular deadline.
• Use the extended window up to February 13, 2027, if required.
• Monitor their registered email for information about the evaluation and interview process.