Thapar University MBA Admission 2026 Open; Apply by December 15 @mba.thapar.edu

Thapar University has announced the commencement of admissions for the MBA (Full-Time) program for the academic session 2026–28 at LM Thapar School of Management. Candidates with valid CAT, XAT, GMAT, or TMAT scores can apply online through the official portal.

The admission process includes multiple evaluation components, professional readiness, academic readiness, and academic history, to assess applicants comprehensively. The last date to apply for the first offline phase of admission is December 15, 2025.

Key Summary

• Last Date to Apply: December 15, 2025

Thapar University MBA 2026 Eligibility Criteria

Candidates must hold a graduate degree in any discipline with at least 50% aggregate marks or equivalent CGPA from a recognized university or institute. Postgraduates with 50% marks are also eligible to apply.

Applicants with CA, ICWA, or ACS qualifications may apply as well. Those in the final year of graduation can apply provisionally, provided they submit proof of degree completion by June 30, 2026.

Candidates with minimum one year of managerial or leadership experience are exempt from the 50% marks requirement. For SC/ST/PwD candidates, the minimum qualifying percentage is 45%.

What is the Thapar University MBA 2026 Admission Process?

The admission process at Thapar Univeristy is competitive and focuses on both intent and ability. Candidates are shortlisted based on application details and invited for further assessment.

Professional Readiness (45%) – Includes a personal interview assessing motivation, teamwork, initiative, and leadership potential. Applicants must also submit a short video (up to 3 minutes) describing their motivation to pursue an MBA, personal uniqueness, and vision for “New India.”

Academic Readiness (40%) – Based on performance in CAT/XAT/GMAT/TMAT exams. Scores are normalized for fair comparison.

Academic History (15%) – Considers Class 10, Class 12, and graduation (penultimate year) performance.

Final merit is calculated using the formula: Net Score = (0.45×A) + (0.4×B) + (0.15×C).

How Much Fees Need to Pay For Thapar University MBA 2026?

The MBA fee is payable in four installments across four semesters. The detailed fee structure can be accessed on the official website.

Thapar University offers Emerging Leader Scholarships to meritorious students based on admission rankings. A total of 90 scholarships are available, covering 50%, 30%, and 20% of tuition fees.

These are renewable based on the student’s first-year performance. For more details, applicants can refer to the admission brochure or contact mba_admission@thapar.edu.

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