Question 1

What is the CAT sectional cutoff for LBSIM?

Accepted Answer

LBSIM does not consider sectional cutoff, rather it considers the overall percentile, which is 83 to 85 percentile for General PGDM.

Question 2

What is the percentage required for LBSIM?

Accepted Answer

The candidates should have at least 50% marks in their graduation to be eligible to apply for the LBSIM PGDM program.

Question 3

Does LBSIM have 100% placement?

Accepted Answer

During the 2024 placement drive, LBSIM recorded a 85% placement and the highest package stood at INR 16.67 LPA and the average package at INR 12.24 LPA.

Question 4

Is 80 percentile in CAT a good score for LBSIM?

Accepted Answer

80 percentile in CAT is a good score and the candidates can expect a call for all the PGDM programs but not for General PGDM. The cutoff of the general PGDM is around 83 to 85 percentile.

Question 5

What are the exams accepted by LBSIM?

Accepted Answer

Ans LBSIM accepts the latest scores of the CAT, XAT, and GMAT for admission into all its PGDM programs.

Question 6

Can I expect direct admission in LBSIM?

Accepted Answer

LBSIM does not offer any direct admissions or admissions through management quota. LBSIM offers admission through CAT / XAT / GMAT scores.

Question 7

What is the fees for LBSIM MBA?

Accepted Answer

The fees for LBSIM PGDM program is INR 16.50 Lakhs for 2 years. This amount does not include extra expenses like admission fees, security deposit, alumni fee, etc.

Question 8

Does LBSIM offer admission through management Quota?

Accepted Answer

No, LBSIM does not offer admission through management quota. The admissions are purely based on merit of the CAT, XAT, and GMAT scores.

Question 9

What is the hostel fees at LBSIM?

Accepted Answer

The LBSIM hostel fees is INR 3.40 lakhs for 2 years. This is for the general category seats and can differ for other category students. Hostel facility is on first come first serve basis, Electricity charges will be as per sub meter reading at actual. Students from Delhi may also opt for a hostel.

Question 10

What is the rank of LBSIM in NIRF Ranking 2024?

Accepted Answer

LBSIM has been placed in the rank band of 101-125, NIRF Ranking 2024.

Question 11

What is the average package at LBSIM?

Accepted Answer

The average package at LBSIM stood at INR 12.24 LPA during the 2024 placement drive.

Question 12

What is the highest package at LBSIM?

Accepted Answer

The highest package at LBSIM stood at INR 16.67 LPA during the 2024 placement drive.

Question 13

Does LBSIM have hostel facilities?

Accepted Answer

LBSIM provides separate AC Hostels for boys and girls. It is offered on a first come first serve basis. The Hostels are available for outstation applicants and are optional for Delhi NCR students.

Question 14

Is it compulsory to stay at LBSIM campus hostel?

Accepted Answer

No, it is not mandatory to stay at the campus hostel. The students can choose to find their own accommodation.

Question 15

How to get admission at LBSIM?

Accepted Answer

The LBSIM admission is based on the CAT/ XAT/ GMAT scores followed by an Extempore/ Written Ability Test, Group Discussion and a Personal Interview. The candidates who clear the minimum cutoff in CAT/ XAT/ GMAT will only be called for further admission process.

Question 16

When are the shortlisted candidates called by LBSIM for the interview process?

Accepted Answer

LBSIM conducts its Extempore/ Written Ability Test, Group Discussion and a Personal Interview in the month of Feb/ March.

Question 17

Is the average package of LBSIM increasing every year?

Accepted Answer

Yes, the average package of LBSIM has been increasing every year by around 10%.

Question 18

What is the rank of LBSIM?

Accepted Answer

Ans LBSIM has been ranked 20th by IIRF Ranking 2024, 14th by Outlook I-CARE, and 33rd rank by Business Today in 2023 among the top B-Schools in India.

Question 19

Can Delhi students opt for a hostel at LBSIM?

Accepted Answer

Yes, it is optional for the Delhi students to take campus hostel facility at LBSIM.

Question 20

What is the intake of PGDM programs at LBSIM?

Accepted Answer

The PGDM intake at LBSIM is 180 for the PGDM General, 60 each for Financial Management and Research & Business Analytics, and 30 each in E-Business and AI & Data Science.

Question 21

What is the intake for PhD students at LBSIM?

Accepted Answer

The PhD intake at LBSIM is 20 seats.

Question 22

Who is eligible to apply for the PGDM program at LBSIM?

Accepted Answer

Anyone who has a Bachelor’s degree with 50% marks and has appeared for exams like CAT/ XAT/ GMAT are eligible to apply for the PGDM program at LBSIM.

Question 23

What are the exams accepted for the Weekend PGDM course at LBSIM?

Accepted Answer

LBSIM accepts CAT, XAT, GMAT (5 years validity), CMAT, ATMA and MAT exam for admission into the Weekend PGDM program.

Question 24

How are the candidates selected for the Weekend PGDM program at LBSIM?

Accepted Answer

The candidates are selected for the Weekend PGDM program based on their scores in exams like CAT, XAT, GMAT (5 years validity), CMAT, ATMA, MAT, followed by an online interview.

Question 25

Who can apply for the PhD program at LBSIM?

Accepted Answer

Anyone who has completed a Bachelor's degree with 60% marks are eligible to apply for the PhD program at LBSIM.

Question 26

What is the fees for the PhD program at LBSIM?

Accepted Answer

The PhD fees at LBSIM is INR 60,000 for non-working scholars and INR 1,20,000 for working scholars.

Question 27

What is the PhD admission process at LBSIM?

Accepted Answer

The PhD admission will be based on an in-house test for selection, followed by a presentation of the research proposal/motivation and a panel interview.

Question 28

Does LBSIM accept the scores of any national level examination for PhD admission?

Accepted Answer

Yes, LBSIM accepts the scores of CAT / GMAT / GRE / UGC-JRF / GATE exams for admission into the PhD program.

Question 29

What is the application fee for PhD at LBSIM?

Accepted Answer

The PhD application fees at LBSIM is INR 1500.

Question 30

Is there any age limit to apply for the PhD program at LBSIM?

Accepted Answer

The PhD students should not have an age above 50. Though there is no age limit for the meritorious and deserving candidates.

Question 31

Is it mandatory to have work experience for PhD admission at LBSIM?

Accepted Answer

No, it is not mandatory to have work experience to apply for the PhD program at LBSIM. But a work experience of ten years at the senior level will be preferred.

Question 32

Does LBSIM accept the GMAT scores of the previous years for PGDM Admission?

Accepted Answer

No, LBSIM only accepts the scores of the latest GMAT exam. This is the same for other exams also.

Question 33

Can I apply offline for the PGDM program at LBSIM?

Accepted Answer

Yes, the candidates can also fill an offline application by collecting the Physical Application Form, available at the Admission Coordinator at Lal Bahadur Shastri Institute of Management, Dwarka Sector - 11, Delhi on all working days from 9.30 am - 5.30 pm.

Question 34

What is the application fee for PGDM at LBSIM?

Accepted Answer

The application fee for the PGDM program at LBSIM is INR 2,000 + GST.

Question 35

Where will the GD/PI be held for LBSIM PGDM admission?

Accepted Answer

The GD/ PI for the PGDM admission at LBSIM will be held in Bengaluru, Bhubaneswar, Chandigarh, Chennai, Delhi, Guwahati, Hyderabad, Kolkata, Mumbai, Patna, Ahmedabad, Indore, and Thiruvananthapuram.

Question 36

When are the results for the LBSIM PGDM admission expected to be released?

Accepted Answer

The first list for the PGDM program is expected to be released in the 1st week of April.

Question 37

Why should I Join LBSIM?

Accepted Answer

Some of the reasons to join LBSIM is listed below:International Immersion (10 Days)Rural Bharat Immersion (10 Days) – All StudentsLeadership Outbound Immersion (10 Days) – All StudentsLBSIM has partnerships with world leaders in technology like IBM, SAS, Bloomberg etc.LBSIM Entrepreneurship & Incubation Cell (EIC) has partnered with IIM Lucknow – Noida EIC for entrepreneurial excellenceAlumni Engagement

Question 38

Does LBSIM offer any scholarships?

Accepted Answer

Yes, Lal Bahadur Shastri Institute of Management offers numerous scholarships to the students from Economically Weaker Sections. The institute offers merit scholarships which can be availed by the students on the basis of their academic performance and social work.

Question 39

Which scholarships are offered by Lal Bahadur Shastri Institute of Management?

Accepted Answer

Lal Bahadur Shastri Institute of Management offers the following scholarships:Merit-cum-Means ScholarshipsSmt. Lalita Shastri ScholarshipManuj Chopra ScholarshipTessy Thomas Scholarship

Question 40

What is the amount for Merit-cum-Means Scholarships at LBSIM?

Accepted Answer

LBSIM offered a total of 6 Merit-cum-Means Scholarships worth INR 1,00,000 each to first-year and second-year students enrolled in PGDM programs for Batch 2021-23. For Batch 2022-24, a total of 15 Merit-cum-Means Scholarships worth INR 1,00,000 each are awarded to first-year and second-year students in the PGDM course.

Question 41

How are students selected for scholarships at LBSIM?

Accepted Answer

The students are selected for scholarships at LBSIM based on various criteria. First, their family background and financial records are checked followed by their academic records. The students are chosen by a committee comprising faculty members, admin staff member/s, and others.

Question 42

What is the scholarship amount for the Tessy Thomas Scholarship at LBSIM?

Accepted Answer

The scholarship amount for the Tessy Thomas Scholarship at LBSIM is INR 50,000.

Category	Details
Institution name	LBSIM- Lal Bahadur Shastri Institute of Management, New Delhi
location	New Delhi
Online Application Starts	September 19, 2024
Last Date to Apply	May 6, 2025
GD-PI Dates	February - March 2025
Result Declaration	April 2025
Fee Deposit	April - June 2025
Program Commencement	July 27, 2025
Selection Date	May 11, 2025
official website	https://www.lbsim.ac.in/

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