MBA Business Analytics and Big Data at LM Thapar School of Management, Thapar Institute of Engineering and Technology, Dera Bassi Offline Course

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.