Can I join Lal Bahadur Shastri Institute of Management directly?
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No, Lal Bahadur Shastri Institute of Management (LBSIM) does not offer direct admission to its PGDM program. All admissions are made through a merit-based process based on the following criteria:
- CAT/XAT/GMAT score
- Academic performance
- Work experience
- Personal interview
The weightage given to each factor varies depending on the program. For example, the CAT/XAT/GMAT score is given more weightage for the PGDM General program, while work experience is given more weightage for the PGDM Executive program.
If you are interested in studying at LBSIM, you will need to apply online and submit your CAT/XAT/GMAT score, academic transcripts, and other
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Admissions to LBSIM, like most other management institutes, typically require candidates to go through a structured selection process. The selection process may include Entrance Exam like CAT, MAT etc., filling out an application form provided by LBSIM and submit it within the specified deadlines, and having proper academic qualifications as specified by the institute. So the admission process in LBSIM can be competetive and thus admissions cannot be taken directly without meeting all these requirements.
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Yes, LBSIM offers summer internship opportunities to its PGDM students annually. The key highlights of the batch 2025 are tabulated below:
Particulars | Placement Statistics (Batch 2024-2025) |
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the highest stipend | INR 1.5 lakh |
Average stipend | INR 43,490 |
Median stipend | INR 43,500 |
Total recruiters | 148 |
Placement rate | 100% |
Lal Bahadur Shastri Institute of Management provides various programmes and specialisations to students. For obtaining LBSIM, candidates are required to appear for the prescribed entrance tests. Students can visit the official website of the LBSIM to learn more regarding the eligibility details for their preferred course choice. Accepted exams include XAT and CAT.
For taking admission in MBA course at LBSIM, candidates must appear for CAT/ XAT/ GMAT exam followed by a Group Discussion, Written Ability Test, and Personal Interview. They must also check fulfilling the eligibility criteria before applying for admission in the course. This requires candidates to pass graduation with a minimum of 50% aggregate from any recognised university/institute.
Yes, a candidate can apply for admission in LBSIM if graduation marks are pending. The institute may offer them provisional admission in this case. However, the candidate must submit the marksheet and certificate for their graduation once the results are declared. Only then the admission will be confirmed.
LBSIM offers courses in multiple specialisations. Candidates have a variety of fields to choose from. Though it's important to consider other factors like infrastructure, faculty, curriculum, fee structure, etc. while taking admission. Candidates can visit the campus or check alumni/student reviews.
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