Great Lakes Institute of Management, Chennai
ApplyGlobally Recognized by AACSB (US) & AMBA (UK) | 18 LPA Avg. CTC for PGPM 2026
Total Fees 17.25 L | Exam CAT | Seats 60 |
₹ 17.25 L
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Full timeDURATION
24 MonthsPost Graduate Diploma in Management Research and Business Analytics is a two-year full-time course offered by Lal Bahadur Shastri Institute of Management, Delhi and approved by All India Council for Technical Education.
The Post-Graduate Diploma in Management (Research & Business Analytics) program is designed to provide in-depth knowledge of research & analytical concepts, techniques and their applications in improving business processes and decision-making. The objective of the course is to facilitate in-depth exposure to the students regarding methodologies and practices of Research & Business Analytics and preparing them for the emerging needs of industry in the various functional domains of research & analytics. It provides the opportunity of hands-on learning through industry-driven research & analytics projects in finance, marketing, retail, operations, human resources, and other business domains.
1. Experiential Immersion Program (2 Mandatory Credit Courses):
a) Rural Immersion program (with India's leading NGOs)
b) Outbound Leadership program (with TATA Steel Adventure Foundation)
Note: These programs are subsidised by LBSIM. (To be added to First Installment)
Amount in INR: 25,000
2. Security (Refundable) (to be added in First Installment)
Amount in INR: 10,000
3. Examination Fee (In four equal installments of Rs. 3750/- each)
Amount in INR: 15,000
4. Management Grid Fee (at the time of admission)
Amount in INR: 50,000
5. Alumni Fee (Lifetime Membership) (at the time of admission)
Amount in INR: 15,000
6. International Immersion Program (Optional)
a) LBSIM shall select among the students who have applied for the international immersion program.
b) LBSIM shall partly subsidise the actual expenses for this program.
| Exams and Events | Dates |
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CAT Application Correction Date (Mode - Online) | 4 Oct'26 - 5 Oct'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 |
Candidates are short-listed based on valid CAT/XAT/GMAT scores, prior academic performance, work experience, and other information disclosed in the Application form. Only shortlisted candidates will be called for Group Discussion, Extempore/Written Analysis Test and Personal Interview which is held during the month of February to March, every year.
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
Gateway to IBS Hyderabad & 8 other IBS campuses | Scholarships worth 10 CR
Highest Package 29.30 LPA | 230+ Recruiters | AACSB Accredited | Ranked 51 in Asia by QS International
Among top 6% B-Schools globally to be accredited by AACSB | Highest Package-35 LPA
Last Date to Apply: 15th December 2026 | Average CTC: 16.4 LPA | Up to 100% Tuition Fee Waiver
CAT 2026 admit card download link is active on iimcat.ac.in, from November 06, 2026.
CAT 2026 admit card was released at around 12 PM on November 06, 2026.
CAT admit card for the 2026 exam released on iimcat.ac.in.