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    Total Fees
    16.08 L
    Exam
    CAT
    Seats
    360

    Fees Details

    General

    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.

    Fees

    Program & Academic FeesINR
    Tuition Fee10,25,000
    Program Fee5,78,000
    Total Fees16,03,000
    Others 
    Accommodation Charges (Twin AC)6,32,000
    Caution Deposit (Refundable)10,000
    Alumni Subscription5,000
    Total Fees22,50,000

    Important dates

    Exams and EventsDates
    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

    Eligibility Criteria

    • All applicants are required to appear for GMAT, CAT* or XAT+ before applying to Great Lakes Institute of Management.
    • For PGDM 2027 Intake, Great Lakes Institute of Management will accept scores of GMAT taken on or after 1st January 2024, CAT taken in 2025/2026, XAT taken in 2026/2027 onwards.
    • All applicants should possess a Bachelor’s degree in any discipline from a recognized institution, with minimum 60% across 10th, 12th & UG.
    • Freshers and candidates with strictly less than 36 months of work experience as on 30th May 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 - Family Business & Entrepreneurship program
    • 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

    • All GMAT Takers [GMAT 2024 | GMAT 2025 | GMAT 2026 | GMAT 2026 (taken on or after 1st January, 2024)]
    • All CAT 2025 & CAT 2026 takers
    • All XAT 2026 & XAT 2027 takers

    Student Reviews for PGDM

    College Infrastructure: 4.7/5
    Academics: 4/5
    Placements: 4.3/5
    Value for Money: 4.3/5
    Campus Life: 4.7/5

    Rigorous curriculum with strong placements, great campus

    Verified Review

    College Infrastructure

    The campus is residential, well maintained and provides a peaceful environment, away from the city's chaos which can be a downside too as it takes time travelling to the city. The food needs a lot of improvement.

    The college is very Good and I would recommend to study

    Verified Review

    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

    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

    Study Resources, Applications and Opportunities

    Great Lakes - PGDM & PGPM Admissions 2027
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    Globally Recognized by AACSB (US) & AMBA (UK) | 18 LPA Avg. CTC for PGPM 2026

    XAT- Xavier Aptitude Test 2027
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    75+ years of legacy | #1 Entrance Exam | Score accepted by 250+ BSchools

    Career Launcher Race To 99%ile In CAT 2026
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    13-hour master class to help you score 99+ percentile in CAT 2026

    Common Admission Test 2026 (CAT 2026)
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    Registration Start: 3 August 2026 | Last Date to Apply: 15 September 2026 (till 5 PM)

    IBSAT 2026-ICFAI Business School MBA/PGPM 2027
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    AACSB Accredited | 40 LPA-Highest CTC | Scholarships worth 10 CR

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