LBSIM Admission 2027-29: Dates, Eligibility, Selection Process, Cutoff & How to Apply for PGDM
LBSIM Delhi admission 2027-29 is open, and the online application form closes on 20 December 2026. Admissions are open for the two-year PGDM and the FPM at Lal Bahadur Shastri Institute of Management. You get in with a valid CAT, XAT or GMAT score, then an extempore round and a personal interview at the Dwarka campus.
LBSIM has no management quota or direct admission, so everyone applying for PGDM at LBSIM Delhi follows the same process. This page covers dates, eligibility, selection weightage, cutoffs, documents and the exact steps, so nothing catches you off guard.
What's New in LBSIM Admissions 2027-29
Key updates for the PGDM 2027-29 batch:
- Applications for the PGDM 2027-29 batch opened in September 2026 on the official LBSIM form portal and close on 20 December 2026.
- The form costs ₹1,500 until 15 November 2026 and ₹2,200 from 16 November, so applying early saves you ₹700.
- CAT 2026 is on 29 November 2026, and XAT 2027 is on 3 January 2027 (registration closes on 6 December 2026).
- Shortlisting runs January–February 2027, and extempore and interviews follow in February–March 2027.
- Final results come in March–April 2027, and classes begin in June 2027 (tentative).
- FPM admissions open in February 2027.
A Quick Look at Lal Bahadur Shastri Institute of Management Delhi
Lal Bahadur Shastri Institute of Management (LBSIM) is a private B-school in Dwarka, New Delhi, set up in 1995. It has 85+ faculty members and more than 7,000 alumni, and its PGDM is approved by AICTE, accredited by NBA and carries global accreditation from AACSB. LBSIM is ranked in the 101–125 band in the NIRF 2025 Management ranking, and it reports 100% placement, with a highest package of ₹24 LPA and an average of ₹12.32 LPA. What sets the admission apart is its simple, merit-led model: no management quota, no direct entry, and one process for every candidate, whatever the category.
LBSIM Delhi Admission Dates 2027-29
Dates can shift, so keep checking the official LBSIM website.
Application form issued: September 2026 · Form fee ₹1,500 till: 15 November 2026 · Form fee ₹2,200 from: 16 November 2026 · CAT 2026: 29 November 2026 · XAT 2027 registration closes: 6 December 2026 · LBSIM application deadline: 20 December 2026.
XAT 2027: 3 January 2027 · Shortlisting: January–February 2027 · Extempore and personal interview: February–March 2027 · Final results: March–April 2027 · Fee deposit: March–June 2027 · Classes begin: June 2027 (tentative).
LBSIM Entrance Exam List by Programme
Your score should be valid, and Careers360 lists the window as 1 January 2023 to 31 January 2027.
| Programme | Accepted Exams / Route |
|---|---|
| PGDM (all four specialisations) | CAT, XAT or GMAT, followed by extempore and a personal interview |
| FPM | CAT, GMAT, GRE, UGC-NET/JRF, GATE or LBSIM's in-house test, followed by a presentation and a panel interview |
LBSIM Application Process, Step by Step
The whole process runs online through the official LBSIM form portal, with a separate route for FPM. Work experience isn't compulsory for PGDM, so freshers and candidates with up to three years of experience can apply. Eligibility — PGDM: a bachelor's degree with at least 50% marks, plus a valid CAT, XAT or GMAT score; final-year students can apply if they will finish their degree by July 2027; FPM: a master's degree with at least 60% marks, plus one of the accepted exams. Selection weightage — CAT / XAT / GMAT score: 60%; extempore, personal interview, academics and work experience: 40%. LBSIM looks at your overall score, not sectional scores.
Step 1: Registering on the Admission Portal and Filling the Form
Here's how the application goes:
- Open the official LBSIM application portal and register with your personal, academic and contact details.
- Fill in your personal and academic information, along with your CAT, XAT or GMAT details.
- Upload the required documents.
- Pay the application fee (₹1,500 before 15 November, ₹2,200 after). The fee is noted as refundable.
- Review everything before you submit. LBSIM generally locks the form after submission, so you cannot edit it later.
- Step 2 — Shortlisting: LBSIM shortlists candidates based on your exam score, academics, work experience and the details in your form.
Documents Required for LBSIM Delhi Admission
Keep these ready before you start the form:
- CAT, XAT or GMAT scorecard
- Marksheets and certificates of all previous examinations
- Transfer certificate, migration certificate and character certificate
- Date of birth certificate
- Photo identity proof
- Passport-size photographs
- Caste certificate, if applicable
Step 3: Extempore and Personal Interview
Shortlisted candidates attend an extempore round, where you speak on a given topic for one to two minutes. The personal interview that follows covers your academics, work experience, goals, general awareness and why you want a PGDM. Both are held online or offline at the Delhi campus between February and March.
Step 4: Results and Seat Confirmation
Results come on the LBSIM website or by email. Selected candidates verify their documents and pay the fee, which can be done in four instalments.
LBSIM Delhi Fee Refund Policy
The ₹1,500 application fee is noted as refundable. For tuition and hostel refunds after you withdraw, no published policy was found in the sources used.
| Withdrawal / Cancellation Request Date | Refund |
|---|---|
| Application fee (₹1,500) | Noted as refundable |
| Tuition and hostel (on withdrawal) | No published policy — ask for the written refund schedule and deductions |
Ask the LBSIM admissions office for the written refund schedule and deductions before you pay, and keep every receipt.
LBSIM Delhi Course-Wise Admission 2027-29
The two-year PGDM runs in four specialisations, and the same eligibility and selection process applies to all of them.
PGDM Admission at LBSIM Delhi — Seats
| Specialisation | Approx. Seats |
|---|---|
| PGDM General | 180–190 |
| PGDM Financial Management | 60 |
| PGDM Research & Business Analytics | 60 |
| PGDM AI & Data Science | 30–60 |
Approximate seats per specialisation are shown below.
LBSIM Cutoff for PGDM Admission
| Specialisation | CAT Percentile | XAT Percentile |
|---|---|---|
| PGDM General | 85 | 80 |
| PGDM Financial Management | 80 | 80 |
| PGDM Research & Business Analytics | 75 | 80 |
| PGDM AI & Data Science | 70 | 80 |
These are indicative numbers from past cycles and not guaranteed cutoffs. Collegedunia lists the 2025 general-category CAT percentiles below. For GMAT, aim for 600+. As a rough guide, CAT and XAT percentiles of 80–85 keep you in the running for the General track, while the AI & Data Science track has the lowest bar at around 70.
LBSIM PGDM General Admission 2027
PGDM General is the flagship track with about 180–190 seats, and it suits you if you want a broad management base before choosing where your career goes.
- You need a bachelor's degree with at least 50% marks. Final-year students can apply if they complete their degree by July 2027.
- The indicative cutoff is around the 85th percentile in CAT and 80 in XAT, or a GMAT score of 600+, based on the 2025 cycle.
- The total fee is ₹17.25 lakh on the general seat and ₹22.90 lakh on the corporate-sponsored seat, payable in four semester-wise instalments.
- Hostel adds about ₹4.4 lakh over two years, plus a refundable ₹10,000 deposit.
- LBSIM offers a ₹1,00,000 merit scholarship for General and EWS candidates, and three named scholarships of ₹50,000 each (Smt. Lalita Shastri, Manuj Chopra and Tessy Thomas).
LBSIM PGDM Financial Management Admission 2027
This track has 60 seats and the same eligibility, selection process and fee as PGDM General. The indicative cutoff is about the 80th percentile in CAT and XAT. Students mention a Bloomberg lab with 11 terminals on campus, and LBSIM also offers an NSE-certified capital market professional course.
LBSIM PGDM Research & Business Analytics Admission 2027
This track has 60 seats and the same eligibility, selection process and fee. The indicative cutoff is around the 75th percentile in CAT and 80th percentile in XAT. It fits you if you enjoy data and want to work in analytics or research-driven roles.
LBSIM PGDM AI & Data Science Admission 2027
This is the newest PGDM track, with an indicative cutoff of about the 70th percentile in CAT and 80th percentile in XAT, and the same fee and process as the other tracks. Seat numbers differ between sources (30 on Careers360 and 60 in the portal notes), so confirm the final intake with the admissions office.
LBSIM FPM Admission 2027
The Fellow Programme in Management has 10 seats and a tentative application deadline of 31 March 2027. You need a master's degree with at least 60% marks and a valid CAT, GMAT, GRE, UGC-NET/JRF or GATE score, or you can take LBSIM's in-house test. Shortlisting is based on your exam score, followed by an in-house test, a presentation and a panel interview. The fee is about ₹2 lakh for non-working scholars.
LBSIM vs Other PGDM Colleges
| Institute | MBA/PGDM Fee |
|---|---|
| LBSIM Delhi | ₹17.25 lakh |
| Welingkar Mumbai | ₹15.04 lakh |
| BIMTECH Greater Noida | ₹14 lakh |
| KJ Somaiya Mumbai | ₹15.13–23.88 lakh |
Fees are approximate and based on Collegedunia's comparison.
LBSIM Delhi Admission Fee and Scholarships
The total PGDM fee is ₹17.25 lakh on the general seat and ₹22.90 lakh on the corporate-sponsored seat, with hostel charges extra. LBSIM offers a ₹1,00,000 merit scholarship for General and EWS candidates on a merit-cum-means basis, plus three named scholarships of ₹50,000 each.
LBSIM Scholarships
Scholarship amounts available to PGDM students:
| Scholarship | Amount | Basis |
|---|---|---|
| Merit-cum-Means Scholarship | ₹1,00,000 | General and EWS candidates |
| Smt. Lalita Shastri Scholarship | ₹50,000 | Academics and leadership |
| Manuj Chopra Scholarship | ₹50,000 | Academics and social responsibility |
| Tessy Thomas Scholarship | ₹50,000 | Academics and entrepreneurship |
Things to Know
- Scholarships go to students already enrolled in the first or second year of the PGDM.
- A committee of faculty and administrative staff checks family background and financial records first, then academics.
- Hostel adds about ₹4.4 lakh over two years, plus a refundable ₹10,000 deposit.