LBSIM PGDM: Fees 2026, Admission Dates, Course Duration, Eligibility

New Delhi, Delhi NCR

Private CollegeAICTE, NBA, AIU Approved

LBSIM offers PGDM as a 2-year full-time diploma program under 4 specialisations. The specialisations of LBSIM PGDM are General Management, Research & Business Analytics, Data Science & AI, and Financial Management.

LBSIM PGDM fees is INR 17.25 Lakhs.
LBSIM PGDM admission is based on valid scores of CAT/XAT/GMAT.
The application fee for LBSIM PGDM is INR 2,200.

Candidates can apply for LBSIM PGDM through the link given below:

LBSIM PGDM Registration 2026

Table of Contents

LBSIM Delhi PGDM Important Dates 2026
LBSIM Delhi PGDM Fees Structure 2026
LBSIM PGDM Admission 2026
LBSIM PGDM Placement
LBSIM Delhi Ranking
LBSIM vs FSM
LBSIM PGDM FAQs

LBSIM Delhi PGDM Important Dates 2026

LBSIM Delhi accepts admissions based on valid scores of CAT/XAT/GMAT for PGDM courses. The important dates related to admission are given below:

Event	Date
XAT
Exam Date	Jan 4, 2026
Answer Key Release	2nd week of Jan 2026 (Tentative)
Result	3rd week of Jan 2026 (Tentative)
LBSIM
Last Date to apply	Jan 15, 2026
GD & PI rounds	Feb – Mar 2026 (Tentative)
Result Declaration	Apr 2026 (Tentative)
Fee Deposit	Apr – Jun 2026 (Tentative)

LBSIM Delhi PGDM Fees Structure 2026

LBSIM offers a 2-year PGDM in four specializations for candidates who have completed their graduation with 50% marks.

Detailed fee structure for LBSIM PGDM specialisations is given in the table below:

Course	First Year Fee	Total Fees
General Management Financial Management Research & Business Analytics Data Science & Artificial Intelligence	INR 9.05 Lakhs	INR 17.25 Lakhs

LBSIM PGDM fees can be paid in installments. The installments of PGDM vary over two years. Below given is the installment-wise LBSIM PGDM fees structure from the official website:

LBSIM PGDM fee structure

LBSIM PGDM Admission 2026

To take admission to the LBSIM PGDM program, candidates must be graduates with at least 50% marks and possess a valid CAT/XAT/GMAT score. Shortlisted candidates are then required to appear for Group Discussion, Extempore, and Personal Interview.

LBSIM PGDM Admission process is described in the image below:

LBSIM Delhi PGDM Admission Process

LBSIM PGDM Placement

LBSIM Delhi reported strong outcomes in its PGDM Final Placements 2025. According to the LBSIM Placement data:

LBSIM highest package reached INR 20 LPA.
LBSIM average package was INR 12.25 LPA in 2025.
Top recruiters such as Asian Paints, LG, BIRA, Genpact, Infosys, Wipro, KPMG, Deloitte, Tech Mahindra, and several others participated in the recruitment drive.

Year-wise comparison of the placement data is shown in the graph below:

The highest package peaked at INR 24.75 LPA in 2023, dipped in 2024, and recovered to INR 20 LPA in 2025, indicating strong placement performance.
The average package has remained steady around INR 12–12.5 LPA from 2023 to 2025.

LBSIM Delhi Specialization-wise Placement 2025

LBSIM also releases specialisation-wise placement data for PGDM. The highlights of LBSIM Delhi Placements 2025 report are given below:

Specialisation	Highest CTC (INR)	Average CTC (INR)
General	20 LPA	12.3 LPA
Financial Management	17 LPA	12.2 LPA
Research & Business Analytics	15.1 LPA	12.1 LPA
AI & DS	14.7 LPA	11.8 LPA

LBSIM Delhi Ranking

LBSIM has received rankings from many agencies over the years. The table below shows LBSIM Delhi Ranking in the Management category given by different agencies:

Institute	Ranking (2025)
NIRF	101-125
IIRF	21
Times of India	6

LBSIM vs FSM

The given table compares LBSIM and FSM PGDM courses based on certain parameters:

Parameters	LBSIM	FSM
Specialisation offered	General Management Financial Management Research & Business Analytics Data Science & Artificial Intelligence	General Big Data Analytics International Business Financial Management
Eligibility Criteria	Graduation with 50% marks+ CAT/XAT/GMAT + GD/PI	Graduation with 50% marks+ CAT/XAT/GMAT + GD/PI
Outlook Ranking 2026 (Management Category)	14	147
Average Package	INR 12.24 LPA	INR 16.4 LPA
Total Fees	INR 17.25 Lakhs	INR 23.47 Lakhs
ROI	71%	69.9%

From a ranking perspective, LBSIM is significantly ahead with an Outlook Management Ranking of 14, while FSM is ranked 147.
FSM reports a higher average package compared to LBSIM. However, this comes at a higher cost, as FSM total fees are INR 23.47 lakhs, whereas LBSIM charges INR 17.25 lakhs.
LBSIM delivers a better ROI compared to FSM.

LBSIM PGDM FAQs

Ques. How does LBSIM Delhi evaluate candidates beyond entrance exam scores?

Ans. Apart from CAT/XAT/GMAT scores, LBSIM Delhi includes Group Discussion (GD), Extempore, and Personal Interview (PI) rounds in its selection process. These assess communication skills, analytical thinking, leadership potential, and problem-solving abilities, ensuring a holistic evaluation of candidates.

Ques. Can candidates apply for multiple PGDM specializations at LBSIM Delhi at the same time?

Ans. Yes, candidates can indicate preferences for multiple specializations in the application form of LBSIM Delhi. Selection is independent for each specialization and based on merit, GD-Extempore-PI performance, and panel recommendations.

Ques. What is the seat intake for PGDM specializations at LBSIM?

Ans. The seat intake for various programs at LBSIM is given below in the table:

Programme	Seats
PGDM General	240
PGDM Financial Management	60
PGDM Research & Business Analytics	60
PGDM Artificial Intelligence & Data Science	30
Fellow Programme in Management (Doctoral)	10

Ques. What is the ROI for the PGDM at LBSIM?

Ans. The total fees for a 2-year PGDM program at LBSIM is INR 17.25 Lakhs. In terms of placements, the university offered an average package of INR 12.24 LPA in 2025. Candidates can check the MBA ROI mentioned below: