Great Lakes - PGDM & PGPM Admissions 2027
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PGDM at Great Lakes Chennai (GLIM) Offline Course
Approved by AICTE
24 Months
Full time
16,08,000Quick Facts
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 timeDURATION
24 MonthsAccreditation - 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 Fees | INR |
| Tuition Fee | 10,25,000 |
| Program Fee | 5,78,000 |
| Total Fees | 16,03,000 |
| Others | |
| Accommodation Charges (Twin AC) | 6,32,000 |
| Caution Deposit (Refundable) | 10,000 |
| Alumni Subscription | 5,000 |
| Total Fees | 22,50,000 |
Important dates
| Exams and Events | Dates |
|---|
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
Top Exams Accepted by Great Lakes Chennai (GLIM)
Student Reviews for PGDM
4.4/5(3 Reviews)
Rigorous curriculum with strong placements, great campus
Verified ReviewCollege 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 ReviewCollege 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 ReviewCollege 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
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