Great Lakes Institute of Management PGPM Admissions 2026
ApplyApplication deadline: 4th Dec | Globally Recognized by AACSB (US) & AMBA (UK) | 17.8 LPA Avg. CTC for PGPM 2025
Total Fees 8.00 L | Exam CAT | Seats 120 |
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24 MonthsPost Graduate Diploma in Management (PGDM) is a two-year full-time postgraduate course approved by the All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE).
PGDM Trimester System
Two years full-time PGDM Programme consists of six (6) trimesters having 102 credits [Core Courses 54 Credits + Electives 42 Credits + Summer Internship & Capstone Project 3+3 = 6 Credits, each credit is of 10 hours.] The first three trimesters are having core courses along with electives covering courses for specializations. The students are required to opt for electives at the end of the 2nd Trimester from the available six (6) specializations – Marketing, Finance, Human Resource Management, Entrepreneurship and General Management, Information System and Analytics, Operations and Supply Chain Management. The orientation program will be organised before the start of the PGDM Programme of 10 days duration online / offline covering modules as prescribed by the All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE) and some bridge courses (mathematics, accounting, communication and information technology) designed to address potential knowledge gaps among students with diverse undergraduate backgrounds.The short duration workshops (crash courses) will be a regular feature of this Programme to provide practical insights into use of IT in business, selling techniques, trading insights, digital marketing etc.
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CAT Admit Card Date (Mode - Online) | 11 Nov'25 - 29 Nov'25 |
CAT Exam Date (Mode - Online) | 29 Nov'25 - 29 Nov'25 |
CMAT Others - Last date of fee payment (Mode - Online) | 16 Oct'25 - 25 Nov'25 |
CMAT Application Correction Date (Mode - Online) | 25 Nov'25 - 27 Nov'25 |
XAT Application Correction Date - Re-opening application correction (Mode - Online) | 24 Nov'25 - 27 Nov'25 |
XAT Application Date (Mode - Online) | 9 Jul'25 - 4 Dec'25 |
XAT Admit Card Date (Mode - Online) | 19 Dec'25 - 3 Jan'26 |
XAT Exam Date (Mode - Online) | 3 Jan'26 - 3 Jan'26 |
MAT Application Date - PBT: December session - last date to apply (Mode - Online) | 6 Dec'25 - 6 Dec'25 |
MAT Admit Card Date - PBT: December session (Mode - Online) | 9 Dec'25 - 12 Dec'25 |
MAT Exam Date - PBT: December session (Mode - Online) | 12 Dec'25 - 12 Dec'25 |
MAT Application Date - CBT: December session - Last date to apply (Mode - Online) | 14 Dec'25 - 14 Dec'25 |
MAT Admit Card Date - CBT: December session (Mode - Online) | 17 Dec'25 - 20 Dec'25 |
MAT Exam Date - CBT: December session (Mode - Online) | 20 Dec'25 - 20 Dec'25 |
The candidate must hold a bachelor’s degree with at least 50% marks or equivalent CGPA of any of the universities incorporated by an Act of the central or state legislature in India or other educational institutions established by an Act of Parliament or declared to be deemed as a University under section 3 of UGC Act, 1956 or possess an equivalent qualification recognized by the Ministry of HRD, Government of India. The bachelor’s degree or equivalent qualification obtained by the candidate must entail a minimum of three years of education after completing higher secondary, schooling (10+2) or equivalent
Candidates appearing for the final year of bachelor’s degree/equivalent qualification examination can also apply. Such candidates must produce certificate(s), certifying that they have obtained 50% marks or equivalent based on latest available grades/marks. Non-fulfillment of this condition will automatically result in the cancellation of the provisional admission
All candidates seeking admission to PML SD Business School must appear in the Entrance Test (CAT/XAT/CMAT/MAT/ATMA/GMAT)
Application deadline: 4th Dec | Globally Recognized by AACSB (US) & AMBA (UK) | 17.8 LPA Avg. CTC for PGPM 2025
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PML SD Business School, Chandigarh admission 2026 open. Students can apply via the official website.