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  • TIET MBA Admissions 2024 are open. 

Thapar Institute of Engineering and Technology (TIET) MBA Admission 2024 is going on for the MBA and MBA in Business Analytics and Big Data. TIET accepts national entrance exams like CAT/XAT/ NMAT/ GRE/ GMAT/ CMAT/ MAT/ SNAP. Applicants who have not taken any of the tests mentioned above will be required to take the Thapar Management Aptitude Test (TMAT). Applicants may choose to write the TMAT even if they have written the aforementioned exams to improve their overall scores. Candidates will be required to submit a Video Statement of Purpose and go through an interview round for getting admission to the course. TIET also gives weightage to previous academic records of 10th, 12th, and Graduation marks in the admission process. Thapar Institute of Engineering and Technology also has a provision for scholarships. It provides 75 merit-based scholarships to students with excellent scores in the qualifying exams. 

The MBA program at Thapar University is offered through LM Thapar School of Management (LMTSM). It is a full-time 2-year program in 10 specializations. Fees for the MBA program have been revised for the year 2023-25. The total fee for the program is INR 10.21 Lacs for MBA in all specializations except for Business Analytics & Big Data. MBA (BABD) fee is INR 11.61 Lacs from the current year. Download: Thapar University Detailed MBA Fees Structure

Thapar University MBA Admission 2024 Dates 

Here are some important dates for Thapar University MBA Admission 2024. 

Thapar University MBA Admission 2024 
Events  Dates - Phase 1
Offline Online
Last date for application form Monday, 15th January , 2024 Monday,12th February , 2024
Short-listing of Candidates Friday ,19th January, 2024 Friday, 16th February , 2024
Last date to Submit the Video Resumes Friday,26th January , 2024 Friday ,23rd February , 2024
Online TMAT 22nd January - 04th February , 2024 February 19 - March 04, 2024
Interview Process Dera Bassi (offline)– Sat & Sun, 27th January and 28th January, 2024 Monday,26th,February - Monday, 04th March , 2024
New Delhi (offline)– Sat & Sun, 3rd & 4th February 2024
Intimation to Selected Candidates Friday, 16th February , 2024 Monday ,11th March, 2024
Final Counselling & Fee Deposit Monday, 26th February, 2024 Thursday, 21st March , 2024
Start of Academic Session Monday, 22nd July , 2024 Monday, 22nd July , 2024

Thapar University MBA Eligibility

The eligibility required to apply for the Thapar University MBA program is a Bachelor’s degree in any stream with 50% aggregate marks. The candidates must have a valid CAT/ NMAT/ XAT/ CMAT/ MAT/ GMAT/ GRE/ Thapar Entrance test score. Candidates with work experience are exempted from 50% minimum eligibility criteria for a UG/ PG degree. TIET also accepts graduates with a professional qualification scoring a minimum percentage of 50% in all parts/sections of the Intermediate examination of CA/ CS/ ICWA/ Institute of Actuaries of India. The eligibility criteria is same for the all the specializations offered under the MBA program:

Thapar Institute of Engineering and Technology MBA Specializations
Marketing Management Business Analytics and Big Data
Finance Operations
Human Resource Management Energy & Sustainability
International & Strategic Management Education Management and Leadership
Information Systems Entrepreneurship and Family Business

Thapar University MBA Admission 2024

Admission to the MBA program at Thapar University is done based on CAT/ XAT/ NMAT/ GRE/ GMAT/ CMAT/ MAT/ Thapar Entrance Test. The final selection of the program is made after the GD and PI rounds. There are five stages involved in the admission process of the TIET MBA program:

Stage 1: Submitting online application: Candidates applying to the program are required to apply online at www.lmtsm.thapar.edu. The stage requires basic details along with academic scores and management test scores (if any).

Stage 2: Application review: The applications are reviewed by the admissions committee. The decision of the reviewing committee is communicated to the candidates via email or SMS.

Stage 3: Evaluation Process: The stage involves an in-person evaluation process. There will be an academic readiness test and interview round.

Stage 4: Communication of decision: Whatever decision is made by the admissions committee is communicated to the selected candidate.

Stage 5: Final Counselling & Fee Deposit: The candidates at this stage are required to register for the program via E-counselling or in-person counseling. The process involves document and fee submission.

Documents Required at the time of Counselling:

  • Graduation/Post-Graduation DMCs and Degrees
  • Matriculation/ Higher Secondary Certificate (DOB)
  • Entrance Exam Scorecard
  • Medical Fitness Certificate
  • Reserved Category Certificate, if applicable
  • Affidavit in case of discontinuity of studies, if applicable
  • Migration Certificate
  • Income Certificate
  • Anti Ragging Affidavit
  • Anti-Alcohol Affidavit (both by parents and students)
  • Undertaking
  • Print Out of MBA Application Form

Read More: Thapar University Admissions

How to Apply?

The Thapar University MBA application process is online. Candidates are required to apply on the official website along with the required documents and an application fee of INR 1200.

Thapar University MBA Cutoff

Given below are the CMAT and NMAT required for MBA admission at Thapar Institute of Engineering and Technology:

Courses CMAT Cutoff 2022 (General) NMAT Cutoff 2021 (General)
MBA Big Data & Business Analytics 75 50
MBA Education Management and Leadership 75 50
MBA Energy and Sustainability 75 50
MBA Finance 75 50
MBA Human Resource Management 75 50
MBA Information Systems 75 50
MBA Innovation and Entrepreneurship 75 50
MBA Marketing 75 50
MBA Operations 75 50
MBA Strategic Management 75 50

Thapar University MBA Course Details 

MBA at Thapar University is provided in 10 specializations for 2 years. Below tabulated are the details.

S.No Specializations Courses Course Code Credits
1. Business Analytics and Big Data Marketing Management & Analytics - 3.0
Business Statistics & Modeling - 3.0
Analytics Programming with R - 3.0
Advanced Databases – Relational (RDBMS) & Big Data - 3.0
Optimization Techniques - 3.0
Machine Learning - 3.0
Data Mining - 2.0
Data Visualization - 2.0
Big Data Management & Computing - 3.0
Multivariate Analysis & Business Research (SaS/ R) - 3.0
Analytics Programming with Python - 3.0
Business Forecasting: Methods & Applications - 3.0
Artificial Intelligence & Applications - 3.0
Cloud Computing & Technologies - 2.0
Financial Modelling & Analytics - 2.0
Credit Risk Analytics - 2.0
Retail Commerce Analytics - 2.0
B2B & Supply Chain Analytics - 2.0
HR Analytics - 2.0
2. Finance Securities Analysis & Portfolio Management FN6209 2.0
Corporate Valuation and Restructuring FN6212 2.0
Banking and Financial Services FN6213 2.0
Insurance and Risk Management FN6206 2.0
Wealth Management and Personal Financial Planning FN6205 2.0
Strategic Cost Management and Control FN6208 2.0
Behavioral Finance FN6203 2.0
Project and Infrastructure Finance FN6204 2.0
Advanced Financial Statement Analysis FN6214 2.0
Financial Derivatives and Risk Management FN6207 2.0
Fixed Income Securities FN6216 2.0
Financial Econometrics FN6201 2.0
3. Information System ERP Management IS6202 2.0
Information Systems Analysis & Design IS6203 2.0
E-Business Systems IS6206 2.0
Business Intelligence for Managers IS6207 2.0
Business Applications of Cloud Computing IS6204 2.0
Information Systems Networking & Security IS6205 2.0
Knowledge Management IS6209 2.0
Health Informatics IS6201 2.0
Big Data for Managers IS6210 2.0
Business Process Simulation OP6209 2.0
4. Operations Project Management OP6204 2.0
Supply Chain Management OP6203 2.0
ERP Management IS6202 2.0
Technology and Innovation Strategy IM6206 2.0
Operations in Service Sector OP6208 2.0
Total Quality Management OP6206 2.0
Operations Strategies OP6205 2.0
Warehousing & Maintenance Management OP6207 2.0
Advanced Operation Research OP7201 2.0
Business Process Simulation OP6209 2.0
Global Operations Strategy IM6208 2.0
6. Human Resource Management Organizational Change and Development HR6210 2.0
Employment laws HR6211 2.0
Performance and Compensation Management HR6203 2.0
Human resource metrics and analytics HR6212 2.0
Management across Cultures HR6213 2.0
Negotiation Strategies HR6215 2.0
Strategic Human Resource Management HR6202 2.0
Human Resource Development HR6214 2.0
International Human Resource Management HR6208 2.0
International & Strategic Human Resource Management HR6216 2.0
7. Marketing Customer Relationship Management MK6202 2.0
Digital Marketing MK6209 2.0
Sales and Distribution Management MK6203 2.0
Consumer Behaviour MK6204 2.0
International Marketing MK6206 2.0
B2B Marketing MK6205 2.0
Marketing Research MK6207 2.0
Services Marketing and Retail Management MK6208 2.0
Advertising and Brand Management MK6210 2.0
Marketing Analytics MK6211 2.0
8. Entrepreneurship and Innovation Creativity and Innovation ET6206 2.0
New Venture Creation ET6201 2.0
Managing Family Businesses ET6202 2.0
Managing Startups ET6207 2.0
Managing Social Enterprises ET6203 2.0
Scaling Ventures ET6205 2.0
Creating Venture in Practice ET6302 3.0
9. Energy and Sustainability Sustainable Development ES6201 2.0
Energy Efficiency and Management ES6205 2.0
Sustainable Energy Future ES6203 2.0
Environment Management and Climate Change ES6204 2.0
Sustainable Business Strategies IM6202 2.0
Environment and sustainability audit ES6206 2.0
Clean Development Mechanism and Green technologies ES6207 2.0
10. Education Management and Leadership Science of Learning HE6201 2.0
Higher Education Systems and Accreditation HE6202 2.0
Competitive Strategies for Higher Education HE6203 2.0
Administration and Leadership in Higher Education HE6204 2.0
Curriculum Design and Evaluation Technologies HE6205 2.0
Learning and Instructional Technology HE6206 2.0
Research and Innovation Project in Higher Education HE6207 2.0
11. International Management and Strategy Managing International Firms IM6205 2.0
Competing in Emerging Markets IM6204 2.0
Globalization and Growth IM6203 2.0
Sustainable Business Strategies IM6202 2.0
Technology and Innovation Strategy IM6206 2.0
Strategy Theory and Consulting IM6207 2.0
Global Operations Strategy IM6208 2.0
Strategy Consulting IM6209 2.0

Thapar University MBA Fees 

TIET MBA fees have been revised for the academic year 2023-25. The university has increased its charges on tuition, development, student activity fee, exam, and insurance charges. The fee for the MBA program is the same for all disciplines except MBA in Business Analytics and Big Data. Given below is the detailed breakdown of the MBA Fee Structure at Thapar University: 

Thapar University MBA Fees

Particulars

1st Semester

2nd Semester

3rd Semester

4th Semester

Admission and Administration Fee

23,000

-

-

-

Tuition Fee

2,00,450

2,00,450

2,00,450

2,00,450

Development Fee

38,250

38,250

38,250

38,250

Student’s Activity & Welfare

7,850

7,850

7,850

7,850

Charges

Exam Charges

1,850

1,850

1,850

1,850

Medical fees & Insurance Charges

1,200

1,200

1,200

1,200

Total

2,72,600

2,49,600

2,49,600

2,49,600
Thapar University MBA in Business Analytics and Big Data Fees

Particulars

1st Semester

2nd Semester

3rd Semester

4th Semester

Admission and Administration Fee

23,000

-

-

-

Tuition Fee

2,24,750

2,24,750

2,24,750

2,24,750

Development Fee

48,850

48,850

48,850

48,850

Student’s Activity & Welfare

7,850

7,850

7,850

7,850

Charges

Exam Charges

1,850

1,850

1,850

1,850

Medical fees & Insurance Charges

1,200

1,200

1,200

1,200

Total

3,07,500

2,84,500

2,84,500

2,84,500

Check Thapar University Fees for other courses

Thapar University MBA Placement

Thapar University MBA Placements 2022 has been concluded. Students received an average salary of INR 7.1 LPA & the highest salary package offered was INR 21.35 LPA in 2022. The median salary stood at INR 5.79 LPA. The placement highlights are mentioned in the below table:

Particulars Placements Statistics
Total Number of Recruiters 77
No. of Graduating Students 169
Number of students securing job offers amongst Big 4 Analyst profiles 26
Highest salary offered INR 21.35 LPA
Average Salary INR 7 LPA
Median salary INR 5.79 LPA 
Top Recruiters  Accenture, Deloitte, EY, PwC, etc.

To know more click here Thapar University Placements 

Thapar University MBA Scholarships

Thapar University provides scholarships for MBA students who have scored pretty well in their previous academics. About 75 scholarships are offered each year. The distribution of scholarships is shown in the below table.

Scholarship Type For Candidates Applying through NMAT by GMAC scores For Candidates Applying through other test scores
50% tuition fee waiver 10 15
30% tuition fee waiver 10 15
20% tuition fee waiver 10 15

All eligible students have to appear for a scholarship test to be granted the scholarships.

For students who did not get scholarships during the time of admission, there are scholarships for 3rd and 4th-semester students also. These scholarships are given based on GPA in the form of fee waivers. 15 such scholarships are available. Other financial aids include Group Insurance and Amartya Shiksha Yojana Policy.

Read More:  Thapar University Scholarships

Thapar University MBA Hostel Fees

Thapar University provides hostel and mess facilities to its students. It has state of the art hostel building with various options to provide more flexibility to the students. The mess charges are INR 22,500 which is to be paid each semester apart from the hostel fees. Given below are the detailed hostel fees of the university for each semester: 

Type of Accommodation

Total

Fees

Shared Accommodation, 2-seater, Non-AC

43,500

Shared Accommodation, 2-seater, AC

50,500

Shared Accommodation, 3-seater, Non-AC (if available)

37,500

Shared Accommodation, 3-seater, AC (if available)

45,500

FAQs

Ques. Are there any reservation criteria for admission at Thapar University in the MBA course?

Ans. Yes, the institute has set reservation criteria as follows:

  • General: 72%
  • SC/ST: 25%
  • Physically Handicapped: 3%

Apart from these, 15% of seats are reserved for FN/FRI candidates and 1% and over seats are reserved for children of employees of Thapar Institute of Engineering and Technology.

Ques. What is the application fee that needs to be paid at the time of applying for an MBA at Thapar University? Is the fee refunded if the candidates want to withdraw their Application?

Ans. An application fee of INR 1200 needs to be submitted while applying for the MBA program at Thapar University online. Yes, the fee is refunded but only a certain amount depending upon the applicability criteria. Also if they want to shift to another program at Thapar University only, they can do so.

Ques. Can foreign candidates apply for MBA at Thapar University?

Ans. Yes, candidates can apply through FN (Foreign National) or NRI categories. They need to bring a sponsorship affidavit as per the format and are also required to submit a ‘Student Visa’ for the duration of the program.

Ques. Does Thapar University provide hostel facilities to MBA students?

Ans. Yes, a hostel facility is provided to MBA students at Thapar University. Seats are subject to availability and the hostel room will only be allotted after a full fee is paid.

Ques. How is the faculty for MBA at Thapar University?

Ans. The Faculty for the MBA program consists of academicians with PhDs from renowned institutions. They have extensive industry experience and detailed knowledge of business concepts and practice