The placement season for the 2024-26 graduating cohort has begun as students prepare to move from management education to professional careers. With LM Thapar School of Management (LMTSM), a constituent of Thapar Institute of Engineering & Technology, starting its placement process, students are getting opportunities across different industries, business functions and career roles as they prepare to enter the corporate sector.
Students Explore Roles Across Business Functions
The ongoing recruitment process covers a range of roles in areas such as:
- Sales and marketing
- Business development
- Consulting
- Business analytics
- Finance and taxation
- Digital marketing
- Hospitality
- Management functions
Recent recruitment engagements have included Jaguar, ITC Hotels and Oxane. Students have been considered for roles such as Management Trainee – Sales & Marketing, Future Leaders Programme, and digital marketing and sales & marketing positions.
The range of roles shows that students are being considered for career paths across different parts of the business sector rather than being limited to one industry or job function.
80+ Recruiters Participated in the Previous Placement Season
The current placement process follows the School's corporate engagement in the 2024-25 placement season, when more than 80 recruiters participated.
| Placement Parameter | 2024-25 Outcome |
|---|---|
| Recruiters | 80+ |
| Highest Package | INR 24.81 LPA |
| Average Package – Top 10% | INR 12.64 LPA |
| Average Package – Top 25% | INR 11.31 LPA |
| Average Package – Top 50% | INR 9.87 LPA |
The recruiter network covers sectors including consulting, banking, FMCG, technology, automobile, hospitality, finance, operations and digital businesses.
Some of the organisations featured in the placement portfolio include American Express, PwC, Deloitte, KPMG, Wipro, Amazon, Nestlé, Tech Mahindra, ITC Hotels, Reliance Industries, Hyundai, Volvo, L’Oréal, Accenture, Axis Bank, Asian Paints, Saint-Gobain, MRF, EY, HDFC Bank, Hero, ZS, Blinkit, Jio-bp and Federal Bank.
Focused Cohort Supports Student Engagement
LMTSM follows a focused cohort model that allows students to take part in classroom activities, faculty interactions, industry sessions, experiential projects, competitions and leadership activities.
The School's career preparation process also includes:
- Resume development
- Mock interviews
- Skill-building sessions
- Pre-placement interactions
- Recruitment preparation
- Career guidance and industry engagement
These activities are aimed at helping students move from management education to professional roles.
International Exposure Through Academic Exchanges
Along with corporate exposure in India, LMTSM provides students with opportunities to gain international academic experience through collaborations and exchange programmes across Europe, the United States and other destinations.
The School's international academic ecosystem includes an association with the University of Malta. Students have participated in academic exchange opportunities there in multiple years, giving them exposure to a different academic and cultural environment.
Such exchanges allow students to understand different business practices and work cultures while adding an international dimension to their management education.
LMTSM's Academic and Institutional Profile
LMTSM is part of Thapar Institute of Engineering & Technology, established in 1956. The School is also AACSB-accredited, a distinction achieved by fewer than 6% of business schools worldwide, according to the School.
Its campus is located in DeraBassi and covers 26 acres. The academic approach combines classroom teaching with practical learning through live projects, case studies, industry interaction, experiential learning and international exposure.
The placement process is therefore part of a wider academic environment where students get opportunities to apply management concepts through projects, industry engagement and other practical activities.
Admissions Open for the Upcoming Academic Session
With the 2024-26 placement season now underway, admissions are open at LM Thapar School of Management for the upcoming academic session.
For students considering management education, the School offers an academic environment that combines the Thapar institutional ecosystem with industry interaction, international exposure, practical learning and a focused student cohort.
Candidates need to apply online for MBA admission. The online application form is available here: MBA 2026 Admissions Apply Now!
