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Total Fees
16.08 L
Exam
CAT
Seats
360

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16.08 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.

Eligibility Criteria

  • All applicants are required to appear for GMATx/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 10th/12th/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.

Student Reviews for PGDM

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

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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

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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

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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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