Great Lakes Institute of Management, Chennai
ApplyGlobally Recognized by AACSB (US) & AMBA (UK) | 18 LPA Avg. CTC for PGPM 2026
Total Fees 24.03 L | Exam CAT | Seats 300 |
$ 26.72 K
₹ 24.03 L
MODE
Full timeDURATION
24 MonthsThe two year Post Graduate Diploma in Management (PGDM) is the flagship program of IMI New Delhi. It is designed to prepare students for careers in industry, across functional areas. The program equips students with strong conceptual skills to manage businesses in an integrated manner. The program develops versatile managers who are capable of handling responsibilities in different business domains. The emphasis is on developing a holistic manager with a vision to take on the challenges of the future in a socially sensitive manner. The program is also accredited by NBA and has equivalence to an MBA given by the Association of Indian Universities (AIU).
The program is
| Exams and Events | Dates |
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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 Correction Date (Mode - Online) | 15 Oct'26 - 16 Oct'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 |
A bachelor’s or equivalent degree, with a minimum of 50% aggregate marks or equivalent in any discipline, including Engineering, Humanities, Commerce, Economics, Medicine or any other branch of education, from a recognized university in India or abroad (recognized by the UGC / Association of Indian Universities).
The bachelor’s degree or equivalent qualification of the candidate must entail a minimum of three years of education, post higher secondary schooling under the 10+2 system or equivalent.
Candidates appearing in the final year of their bachelor’s degree or equivalent are also eligible, provided they furnish proof of meeting the minimum eligibility criteria by September 30, 2025. Candidates who are unable to comply with this requirement are liable to be rejected from the program.
An applicant may be a graduate without any work experience or with relevant work experience from any discipline of education
Categories of Applicants
Self Sponsored Candidates
The bulk of the applicants to IMI New Delhi are self-sponsored candidates. They are either fresh graduates or have worked for a few years and joined IMI New Delhi after quitting their jobs. The Institute's placement cell provides them placement assistance on the best effort basis.
Company Sponsored Candidates
IMI New Delhi accepts applications from company-sponsored candidates. These candidates will also be assessed as per the selection process followed at IMI New Delhi.
Candidates being sponsored by their respective companies must submit a letter from the sponsoring organization to this effect and undertake to pay all fees and dues from time to time, during the complete duration of the program. This letter/undertaking will be required to be submitted at the Personal Interview stage.
Candidates who are sponsored by their organization will not be eligible for receiving any placement assistance from the Institute’s placement cell.
Foreign Nationals
IMI New Delhi accepts applications from candidates with Foreign Nationality. These candidates will also be assessed as per the selection process followed at IMI New Delhi.
Students are shortlisted on the basis of:
(i) Performance in the Common Admission Test (CAT), XAT, and GMAT
(ii) Academic Record
The shortlisting is done to guarantee that IMI students possess the necessary mathematical, analytical, and linguistic abilities for the management course.
Great infrastructure, big classrooms with proper facilities. I am a hosteller, for boys there are two types of rooms with common washroom and with personal washrooms. All spaces are cleaned everyday and housing staff is very polite
Yes college has all the necessary facilities and equipments, it is situated in south delhi - the campus is small. All facilties are used and maintained well. The girls hostel is good, no issues as such but rooms are small and the hostel fees is expensive and mess food quality is okay
The classrooms are great - air conditioned and good seating arrangement. There's lack of sports facility but othervise the campus is pretty good and clean The library has all the facilities. The food is hygienic as well.
Globally Recognized by AACSB (US) & AMBA (UK) | 18 LPA Avg. CTC for PGPM 2026
75+ years of legacy | #1 Entrance Exam | Score accepted by 250+ BSchools
Gateway to IBS Hyderabad & 8 other IBS campuses | Scholarships worth 10 CR
Highest Package 29.30 LPA | 12 LPA Median CTC | 230+ Recruiters | AACSB Accredited | Ranked 51 in Asia by QS International
AACSB Accredited | Highest CTC: 22 LPA
Round 01 Application Deadline: 30th November 2026 | Highest Salary: INR 40 LPA | Average Salary: INR 14.01 LPA
On Oct 10, 2026 International Management Institute Delhi conducted alumni meet.
The CAT 2026 exam will be held on November 29, 2026.