Quick Facts

Total Fees

15.36 L

Exam

CAT

Seats

360

Fees Details

General

₹ 15.36 L

Disclaimer: Data for total fees has been calculated based on all years/semesters as provided by the college. The actual fees may vary.

Course Details

MODE

Full time

DURATION

24 Months

Accreditation - This program accredited by NBA, AMBA and SAQS.

The two year Post Graduate Diploma in Management, PGDM, is designed for young leaders with less than 2 years of work experience.

The program has a clear focus on emerging economies and their growth. An AICTE approved program, the PGDM has been designed by the Great Lakes Academic Advisory Council, which comprises the best in the world of management academia streamlined with inputs from the institute’s illustrious Business Advisory Council, to keep it in sync with the needs of an ever-changing market place.

Program Highlights

25+ International faculty from top global schools like Kellogg, Stanford, Yale, etc. and 50+ renowned Full-time faculty
Specializations offered in Marketing, Operations, Finance, Analytics, AI & Machine Learning
150+ Industry experts on campus
9500+ Global alumni network spread across 30 countries
Karma-Yoga experiential leadership program
Peer Group with rich and diverse industry experience of 1400+ years collectively
27 Acre LEED Platinum Green Campus in Chennai.

Important dates

Exams and Events	Dates

CAT Admit Card Date (Mode - Online)	11 Nov'25 - 29 Nov'25
CAT Exam Date (Mode - Online)	29 Nov'25 - 29 Nov'25

XAT Application Correction Date - Re-opening application correction (Mode - Online)	24 Nov'25 - 27 Nov'25
XAT Application Date (Mode - Online)	9 Jul'25 - 4 Dec'25
XAT Admit Card Date (Mode - Online)	19 Dec'25 - 3 Jan'26
XAT Exam Date (Mode - Online)	3 Jan'26 - 3 Jan'26

Eligibility Criteria

All applicants are required to appear for GMAT^x/CAT*/XAT⁺ before applying to Great Lakes Institute of Management.
For PGDM 2026 Intake, Great Lakes Institute of Management will accept scores of GMAT taken after 1st January 2023, CAT taken in 2024/2025, XAT taken in 2025/2026.
All applicants should possess a Bachelor’s degree in any discipline from a recognized institution and minimum 60% score across 10^th/12^th/Undergraduation.
Freshers and candidates with strictly less than 36 months of work experience as on 30th June 2026 ONLY are eligible to apply.
Candidates with 2-3 years of work experience by 30th April 2026 are encouraged to apply for the One Year Flagship PGPM. They are also eligible to apply for the Two year PGDM.
In case an eligible candidate would like to apply for both the programs, they may do so by filling the application forms for both PGPM and PGDM separately. Candidates will be evaluated based on the respective program’s admission criteria. The admissions panel may also recommend the candidates for a specific program based on the assessment and program fit
Candidates with family business experience, or belonging to business families and planning to join the business after their MBA, can enroll for the PGPM
There will be a special preference for College / University rank holders in terms of an extra weightage gained as part of the selection process. The onus of proof of rank is vested in the applicant.

Admission Details

Candidates need to appear for CAT/GMAT/XAT/ and pass with a valid score.
Then, the candidates need to fill the online application.
Shortlisted candidates will appear for the personal interview and Ability Written Test.
Candidates will be finalised for admission based on Academics, Work Experience, Awards & Achievements, Interview evaluation, Essays, Diversity and relative merit within the interviewed candidates.

Top Exams Accepted by Great Lakes Chennai (GLIM)

(CAT) - Common Admission Test

Admit Card Date - Online mode

11 Nov'25 - 29 Nov'25

Application Process Exam Pattern Mock Test Admit Card Preparation Tips Result Answer Key Selection Process Cutoff Exam Analysis Question Paper College Predictor Eligibility Criteria

(XAT) - Xavier Aptitude Test

Application Correction Date - Online mode

24 Nov'25 - 27 Nov'25

Application Process Exam Pattern Admit Card Result Cutoff Answer Key Selection Process Mock Test Eligibility Criteria

Student Reviews for PGDM

4.6/5(3 Reviews)

College Infrastructure: 4.7/5

Academics: 4.3/5

Placements: 4.7/5

Value for Money: 4.7/5

Campus Life: 4.7/5

The college is very Good and I would recommend to study

Verified Review

Posted on 2 Aug'25 by Avilash Hazra
Batch of 2026-01-01 | PGDM

College Infrastructure

The college infrastructure is very good. It has been awarded with platinum Green campus award.The staff work very hard in maintaining hygiene and cleanliness inside the campus.It has gym a , three huge canteens single and double occupancy rooms for both boys and girls and girls hostel even has a lift in it and they also have attached bathrooms

A really great option among tier 2 colleges

Verified Review

Posted on 21 May'25 by
Batch of 2024-01-01 | PGDM

College Infrastructure

Amazing campus, great management. All facilities are available on campus in terms of sports and a great library for reading. Internet and AC facilities are also great. Campus is a bit remote from chennai city

The college is really good

Verified Review

Posted on 4 Jan'24 by
Batch of 2025-01-01 | PGDM

College Infrastructure

Yes, overall the college infrastructure is great, it is a LEED platinum campus with all the facilities including libraries, sports centers, gym, hostels, canteen, incubation center, etc. with a Pan campus WIFI facility.

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