The PGDM (RBA) and the [LINK: LBSIM Delhi PGDM AI and Data Science both lean on machine learning. The RBA adds project management and visual analytics, and it holds NBA accreditation and AIU MBA-equivalence. Aspirants who prefer a broader base can compare it with the LBSIM Delhi PGDM General or the LBSIM Delhi PGDM Financial Management
Parameter | PGDM (RBA) (this programme) | PGDM (General) | PGDM (FM) | PGDM (AI & DS) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Launched | 2018 | 1995 | 2008 | 2021 |
Seats (2027-29) | 60 | 180 | 60 | 30 |
Year 1 domain-specific core | Machine Learning; Project Management; Visual Analytics | 3 domain-specific core courses from the chosen major | Financial Markets & Institutions; Applied Corporate Finance; Business Valuation | Machine Learning (Supervised); RDBMS & Data Warehousing; Machine Learning (Unsupervised) |
Research component | Scholarly Research Project (research paper) | Final Research Project (5 months) | Final Research Project | Capstone project (three trimesters) and Scholarly Research Project |
Tuition fee, General seat | Rs 17.25 lakh | Rs 17.25 lakh | Rs 17.25 lakh | Rs 17.25 lakh |
NBA accreditation | Yes | Yes | Yes | No |
AIU MBA-equivalence | Yes | Yes | Yes | Not listed |
Average CTC, Batch 2024-26 | Rs 12.2 LPA | Rs 12.4 LPA | Rs 12.5 LPA | Rs 12.1 LPA |
Highest CTC, Batch 2024-26 | Rs 15.1 LPA | Rs 24.00 LPA | Rs 17.0 LPA | Rs 14.7 LPA |
LBSIM Delhi PGDM RBA 2027-29: Research & Business Analytics Admission, Fees, Placements
LBSIM Delhi PGDM RBA 2027 admissions are open for 60 seats in the PGDM (Research & Business Analytics) at Lal Bahadur Shastri Institute of Management (LBSIM), New Delhi, for Batch 2027-29. The LBSIM Delhi PGDM (RBA) is a two-year, full-time programme that joins management education with machine learning, visual analytics and a formal research paper. Tuition for the LBSIM Delhi PGDM (RBA) is Rs 17.25 lakh on a General seat, as per the LBSIM PGDM Admission Brochure 2027. Entry is through CAT 2026, XAT 2027 or GMAT. The PGDM (RBA) Batch 2024-26 recorded an average CTC of Rs 12.2 LPA.
LBSIM introduced the PGDM (Research & Business Analytics) in 2018 for students who want to work with data and research methods inside a management degree. The LBSIM Delhi PGDM (RBA) is approved by AICTE, accredited by AACSB and NBA, and recognised by AIU as equivalent to an MBA. What sets the programme apart is the Scholarly Research Project, which is written up as a research paper rather than a standard project report. Students use LBSIM's Analytics Lab, which runs IBM SPSS, IBM Amos, NVivo, Smart-PLS and EViews. Like every LBSIM PGDM, the programme includes a compulsory Rural Immersion and Outbound Leadership Programme. The PGDM (RBA) Chairperson is Dr Hasanuzzaman, who is from the Operations & Business Analytics area.
The LBSIM PGDM R & BA admission process for Batch 2027-29 has four stages: an entrance exam, an online application, shortlisting on a composite score, and an Extempore and Personal Interview. The main points for the LBSIM Delhi PGDM R & BA 2027 intake are summarised below.
- Eligibility: a bachelor's degree of at least three years after 10+2, in any discipline, with at least 50% aggregate marks or equivalent, from a UGC or AIU recognised university. Final-year students can apply provisionally.
- Exams accepted: CAT 2026, XAT 2027 or GMAT (score dated 1 January 2023 to 31 January 2027). CMAT, MAT, NMAT, SNAP and ATMA are not accepted.
- Application and cost: apply online at forms.lbsim.ac.in, or offline at the Dwarka campus. The application fee is Rs 1,500 until 15 November 2026 and Rs 2,200 from 16 November 2026.
- Key dates: applications close in December 2026 (exact date awaited); the Extempore and Personal Interview are in February to March 2027, results in March 2027 and the programme begins in June 2027 (all tentative).
- Shortlisting and cut off: LBSIM builds a composite score from the exam score, past academics, work experience and application details. The LBSIM PGDM General cut off is not published in advance.
- Selection weightage: the entrance exam score carries 60% weight; past academics, the Extempore, the Personal Interview and work experience together carry 40%.
- Confirming the seat: selected candidates complete the LBSIM PGDM R & BA admission by paying the fee between March and June 2027 (tentative).
The LBSIM Delhi PGDM (RBA) is delivered over six trimesters for a total of 120 credits. Its first-year domain-specific core is made up of Machine Learning, Project Management and Visual Analytics, taught within a first year of 23 courses. Students then complete a summer internship of 8 to 10 weeks. The second year has five core courses, seven specialisation electives and one open elective, and ends with the Scholarly Research Project.
Stage | Key Courses |
|---|---|
Foundation (before Trimester I) | Basic Business Communication; Basic Accounting; Basic MS Excel; Basic Statistics; Bloomberg Market Concepts; Understanding Entrepreneurship |
Year 1 (Trimesters I to III) | 23 courses (8 + 8 + 7), including the domain-specific core: Machine Learning; Project Management; Visual Analytics |
Summer internship | 8 to 10 weeks after Trimester III |
Year 2 (Trimesters IV to VI) | 5 core courses + 7 specialisation electives + 1 open elective |
Research | Scholarly Research Project (research paper) |
Experiential credits | Rural Immersion (3 credits); International Immersion, Leadership and Social (3 credits) |
Total | 120 credits |
Application for LBSIM Delhi admission can be submitted Offline as well as Online as under:
- Go to forms.lbsim.ac.in and create a login for the PGDM application form 2027.
- Enter personal, academic and work experience details, along with your entrance exam information.
- Pay the application fee through card, net banking or UPI. It is Rs 1,500 up to 15 November 2026 and Rs 2,200 after that date.
- If you prefer to apply offline, collect the form from the Admission Coordinator at LBSIM, Dwarka, and pay by cash or demand draft.
- Submit before the last date in December 2026 and watch the LBSIM website for the shortlist.
LBSIM PGDM Research & Business Analytics Admission Eligibility Criteria have following key requirements:
- A three-year (or longer) bachelor's degree after 10+2 with at least 50% aggregate or equivalent. Graduates of any discipline can apply.
- The degree should be from a university recognised by UGC or AIU, in India or overseas.
- A score in CAT 2026 or XAT 2027, or a GMAT score from a test taken between 1 January 2023 and 31 January 2027.
- Final-year graduates are considered provisionally.
- Composite-score shortlist.
- Extempore.
- Personal Interview, in person at the campus for Delhi-based candidates and online for others.
Selection weightage: LBSIM Delhi assigns 60% of the final selection weight for the PGDM (RBA) to the CAT, XAT or GMAT score. The other 40% is one combined share covering prior academic performance, the Extempore, the Personal Interview and work experience. The institute has not published a component-wise split of the 40%, and it notes that the process may change with circumstances.
According to the LBSIM brochure, the institute gives full merit-cum-means scholarships to selected EWS and meritorious students, and PGDM (RBA) students are covered by the same scheme. The brochure does not give the number of awards or the income limits, so applicants should confirm the details with the LBSIM admission office. Refunds follow AICTE regulations, and the LBSIM website has an information page on education loans.