Lal Bahadur Shastri Institute of Management (LBSIM), New Delhi, admissions are merit-based for its PGDM and Fellow Programme in Management (FPM). Candidates seeking admission to the PGDM programmes need to have valid GMAT, CAT, and XAT scores along with 50% aggregate marks in the bachelor's degree. Applications are further evaluated under the institute's selection process of Written Ability Test (WAT)/Extempore (if applicable) and Personal Interview (PI). The final merit list is drawn out based on the marks obtained in the Entrance Test, Academic Performance, Work Experience (if any) and performance in the Selection Rounds.

LBSIM has 400 seats across its management programmes for 2026-27, comprising 240 seats in PGDM (General Management), 60 seats in PGDM (Financial Management), 60 seats in PGDM (Research & Business Analytics), 30 seats in PGDM (Artificial Intelligence & Data Science) and 10 seats in Fellow Programme in Management (FPM). To be eligible for admission, candidates need to register online, upload necessary documents, and attend all the stages of the admission process within the given time frame.

Lal Bahadur Shastri Institute of Management: Seat Matrix

The course-wise LBSIM seat intake for 2026-27 admission cycle is given below.

Course	Seat Intake
PGDM in General Management	240
PGDM in Financial Management	60
PGDM in Research & Business Analytics	60
PGDM in Artificial Intelligence & Data Science	30
Fellow Program in Management (FPM)	10

Lal Bahadur Shastri Institute of Management Admission Process

The selection procedure for admission to LBSIM is well structured and comprises entrance exam scores, performance in school exams, and personal assessment. The candidates are required to fulfill the admission process at all the stages within the given time limits.

Step 1: Check Eligibility

A Bachelor's degree with a minimum 50% aggregate marks (Applicable for final year students as well). Minimum requirement for applicants to FPM is a first-class Master's degree.

Step 2: Appear for Entrance Exam

Get yourself a valid CAT 2025, XAT 2026, or GMAT score to get admission in PGDM programmes.

Step 3: Fill the Online Application Form

Register in the LBSIM admission portal, fill the application form, upload all documents, and pay the application fee.

Step 4: Shortlisting of Candidates

The institute selects students based on the results of the entrance test, academic performance and the candidates' profiles.

Step 5: Be part of Selection Process

Shortlisted candidates go through the Written Ability Test (WAT)/Extempore (if applicable) and Personal Interview (PI) of the institute.

Step 6: Final Selection & Confirmation of Admission

The final merit list is determined after taking into account of the performance in the entrance exam, academics, work experience (if applicable) and GD/PI performance. Selected candidates are instructed to bring their documents to confirm their seat and pay the admission fee.

Documents Required for Admission

Candidates are required to ensure that they have the academic, identification, and entrance examination documents with them during the process of application and confirmation of admission to Lal Bahadur Shastri Institute of Management (LBSIM).

Class 10 Marksheet and Passing Certificate
Class 12 Marksheet and Passing Certificate
Graduation Mark Sheets of all semesters/years
Graduation Degree Certificate
Master's Degree Certificate and Mark Sheets (for FPM applicants)
Valid CAT 2025 / XAT 2026 / GMAT Score Card
Government-issued Photo ID Proof (Aadhaar Card/ PAN Card/ Passport/ Driving Licence)
Recent Passport-size Photographs
Updated Resume/Curriculum Vitae (CV)
Work Experience Certificate (if applicable)
Category Certificate (SC/ST/OBC-NCL/EWS), if applicable
Migration Certificate / Transfer Certificate (if required by the institute)

Lal Bahadur Shastri Institute of Management: Important Dates

Check the important dates related to admission at Lal Bahadur Shastri Institute of Management.

Events	Dates
XAT 2026 Examination	January 2026
Round II Application Deadline	May 15, 2026
GD/WAT/PI Selection Process	May–June 2026 (Tentative)
Programme Commencement	June 2026
CAT 2026 Examination	29 November 2026

LBSIM Delhi Admission 2026: Dates, Fees, Eligibility, Application Process, Selection Criteria