Great Lakes Institute of Management, Chennai
ApplyGlobally Recognized by AACSB (US) & AMBA (UK) | 18 LPA Avg. CTC for PGPM 2026
Total Fees 12.75 L | Exam CAT | Seats 60 |
₹ 12.75 L
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24 MonthsMaster of Business Administration (MBA) in Marketing Management is a two-year full-time postgraduate Course offered by Balaji Institute of Management and Human Resource Development, Tathawade recognized by All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE) and affiliated to Sri Balaji University, Pune.
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CAT Application Date (Mode - Online) | 2 Aug'26 - 15 Sep'26 |
CAT Admit Card Date (Mode - Online) | 3 Nov'26 - 28 Nov'26 |
CAT Exam Date (Mode - Online) | 28 Nov'26 - 28 Nov'26 |
XAT Application Date (Mode - Online) | 14 Jul'26 - 5 Dec'26 |
XAT Admit Card Date (Mode - Online) | 19 Dec'26 - 2 Jan'27 |
XAT Exam Date (Mode - Online) | 2 Jan'27 - 3 Jan'27 |
MAT Admit Card Date - PBT: September session (Mode - Online) | 9 Sep'26 - 12 Sep'26 |
MAT Exam Date - PBT: September session (Mode - Online) | 12 Sep'26 - 12 Sep'26 |
MAT Application Date - CBT: September session - Last date to apply (Mode - Online) | 13 Sep'26 - 13 Sep'26 |
MAT Admit Card Date - CBT: September session (Mode - Online) | 16 Sep'26 - 19 Sep'26 |
MAT Exam Date - CBT: September session (Mode - Online) | 19 Sep'26 - 19 Sep'26 |
MAH MBA CET Others - Last date for cancellation of seat with full fees refund (Mode - Online) | 12 Sep'26 - 12 Sep'26 |
MAH MBA CET Counselling Date - Institute Level - Institute quota and Vacant seats after CAP, if any - The respective institute will complete the admission (Mode - Online) | 7 Sep'26 - 14 Sep'26 |
MAH MBA CET Others - Cut-off date for all type of admissions (Mode - Online) | 14 Sep'26 - 15 Sep'26 |
MAH MBA CET Others - For Institutes: Last date of uploading the data (details of admitted candidates) (Mode - Online) | 14 Sep'26 - 15 Sep'26 |
We accept management examination test scores such as CAT/MAT/XAT/CMAT/MAH-CET test scores. However, as management examination test scores are issued to the students, any student who has appeared for the management examination test examinations can apply for our courses. Thus, all the four Management institutes will accept management examination test scores. However, the management examination test and scores will be equalized and validated to the CAT score value and that will only be counted for the purpose of the merit list. It is not necessary that these scores should be attached to the Application form at this stage. These scores sheets can be dispatched so as to reach us latest by 28th March. Anyone having any objection to the same, need not apply. We do not believe in any cut-off points as we give only 35% of the weightage for the entrance examination while making the merit list.
Group Discussions:
Candidates who fulfill the qualitative requirements will be called for the Group Discussions by experts . This will be for a duration of 30-45 minutes per group. This may include role play, case studies and extempore speech and GD. 35% of the weightage in the merit list will be given to the GD process. Therefore the GD process may extend to the second day although all efforts will be made to complete the process in one day. This is an elimination round. Essay Writing as Integral part of Interview Process. Written Communication Skill is very important for any one to succeed in the industry. Therefore, the applicants will be required to appear for an essay writing exercise on a subject, which will be given on the spot in the selection centres. This will be for 30 marks and fifty percent of the marks will be counted . This essay writing will be for half an hour. The topics will be general in nature and any one who follows the National Newspapers can easily appear for the same and score good marks.
Personal Interview:
This expert panel interview and the essay marks will carry 30% of the weightage . This panel will assess the candidates on various parameters including the suitability of the candidate for a particular specialisation. The panel will also give opportunity to the applicants to add or delete course options.
Globally Recognized by AACSB (US) & AMBA (UK) | 18 LPA Avg. CTC for PGPM 2026
Register for XAT 2027 by 28th Oct to become eligible to take the Mock Test | 75+ years of legacy | #1 Entrance Test | 100+ Test Cities | 250+ B-Schools accept XAT Score
Highest Package 29.30 LPA | 12 LPA Median CTC | 230+ Recruiters | AACSB Accredited | Ranked 51 in Asia by QS International
Early Application Round Deadline: 27th Oct’26 | 400+ Recruiters | Highest CTC 17.2 LPA | Average CTC 8 LPA | 92% Avg. Placements | Awarded Best Business School of the Year
Last Date to Apply - 19th December 2026 | Highest CTC 68.66 LPA | Average CTC 18.08 LPA | Top 25% Average CTC 24.66 LPA
Top B-School: Ranked #9 in NIRF Management Rankings 2025.