From Campus to Corporate: LM Thapar School of Management Begins a New Placement Season with Strong Industry Momentum

Chandigarh, Punjab: The LM Thapar School of Management (LMTSM) as part of the Thapar Institute of Engineering & Technology has started its placement drive for the 2024-26 batch. The process will connect graduating students with recruiters across different sectors and provide them with opportunities to explore various career paths. The placement drive also highlights the institute’s continued efforts to strengthen its links with the corporate and business community.

The ongoing placement drive at LMTSM is offering students with opportunities in several areas of business and management. The available roles cover fields such as sales and marketing, business development, consulting, data analytics, finance, taxation, digital marketing, hospitality and management.

Companies including Jaguar, ITC Hotels and Oxane have participated in the recruitment process. Students have been considered for positions like Management Trainee in Sales & Marketing, Future Leaders Programme and various digital marketing, sales and marketing roles.

The wide range of job roles shows how LMTSM prepares students for different career paths rather than focusing on one industry. The learning approach also helps students to build analytical, communication, technology, business and leadership skills that are useful in today’s changing corporate environment. Ranked 46th in the NIRF rankings, LM Thapar School of Management is among the top 50 B-schools in the country, with a batch intake of only 240 students, and is part of the elite list of AACSB-accredited institutions.

Strong Placement Record and Diverse Recruiters

The current placement season continues LMTSM’s strong connection with the corporate sector. As per the School’s latest placement report, more than 80 recruiters took part in the 2025-26 placement season. The highest package offered was 24.81 LPA. The average package for the top 10% of students is 12.64 LPA. For the top 25%, the average package was 11.31 LPA. Meanwhile, students in the top 50% received an average package of 9.87 LPA. 

Students also had the opportunity to interact with recruiters from different industries. The list includes well-known organisations such as American Express, PwC, Deloitte, KPMG, Wipro, Amazon, Nestlé, Tech Mahindra, ITC Hotels, Reliance Industries, Hyundai, Volvo, L’Oréal, Accenture, Axis Bank, Asian Paints, EY, HDFC Bank, Hero, ZS, Blinkit, Jio-BP and Federal Bank, among others.

Students can explore career opportunities in consulting, business analytics, sales, marketing, finance, banking, operations, technology, FMCG, hospitality and digital businesses, with recruiters from such varied sectors.

A Focused Batch for Better Student Engagement

One of the key aspects of the LMTSM learning environment is its focused batch size. Instead of having very large classes, the School provides students with more opportunities to interact with faculty members, classmates, industry professionals and the wider academic community.

Students can take part more actively in classroom discussions, projects, competitions and leadership activities, as being supported by a focused cohort. They also get opportunities to interact with industry and develop stronger connections with their peers. This allows students to be more involved in both academic and co-curricular activities conducted by the school.

LMTSM also supports students throughout the placement process. The placement team helps them with resume preparation, mock interviews, skill development sessions, pre-placement activities and recruitment process. These efforts help students to be ready for their smooth transition from management studies to the professional workplace.

International Exposure and Learning Opportunities in Malta

LMTSM provides students with opportunities to gain international experience as part of their management education. The School has collaborations and exchange programmes with institutions in Europe, the United States and other countries.

One such opportunity is its association with the University of Malta. Students from LMTSM have taken part in academic exchange programmes at the university in different years, allowing them to experience a new learning environment and understand another culture.
These international programmes help students to develop knowledge about different business practices, working methods and global perspectives. This exposure facilitates students in broadening their understanding of the business world and preparing themselves for careers in a growing interconnected global market.

Thapar’s Legacy with a Global Outlook

LMTSM benefits from the long-standing legacy of Thapar Institute of Engineering & Technology, which was established in 1956. Over the years, the School has also built its position in management education and is now an AACSB-accredited business school. According to the School, fewer than 6% of business schools worldwide have this accreditation.

The School is located on a 26-acre green campus in Dera Bassi. It offers a modern learning environment along with strong industry connections and access to the wider Thapar network. Students learn through a mix of classroom teaching, live projects, case studies, industry interactions, practical learning and international exposure.

The placement process is therefore not limited to helping students find jobs. It is part of a learning experience where students get opportunities to apply what they learn, work on practical problems and understand how management concepts are used in real business situations.

Admissions Open: Start Your Management Journey

As the current batch is going through its placement process, admissions are now open at LM Thapar School of Management (LMTSM) for the upcoming academic session.  

Choosing a business school is not only about getting a management degree. Students should also look for good learning opportunities, industry exposure, experienced people, career support and a place where they can develop their skills.

At LMTSM, students can benefit from the Thapar legacy, a focused learning environment, industry interactions and international exposure. These experiences can help students to understand the changing business world and be prepared for their future careers.

Students who are planning to pursue management education can explore LM Thapar School of Management. The school offers an opportunity to learn, gain practical exposure and grow professionally.