Great Lakes Institute of Management, Chennai
ApplyGlobally Recognized by AACSB (US) & AMBA (UK) | 18 LPA Avg. CTC for PGPM 2026
Total Fees 15.00 L | Exam CAT | Seats 60 |
₹ 15.00 L
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24 MonthsWeSchool PGDM- Rural Management (Emerging Economies) program has transformational cross-disciplinary learning aims to nurture you into a competent future manager with leadership abilities, innovative mindset and a deep empathy to work effectively in the emerging rural economies. The major distinguishing feature of this Program is an embedded rural internship of 5 months and 10 days, which provides a dedicated practical exposure to the needs and aspirations, lifestyle, culture and beliefs of the people residing in the smaller towns and villages of India. The uniqueness of the program is its focus on wealth creation through development of sustainable business models in the rural space.
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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 |
CMAT Exam Date (Mode - Online) | 6 Feb'27 - 6 Feb'27 |
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 minimum 50% in graduation, which must be completed by June 2026.
Candidate should have taken the CAT (2025), XAT (2026), ATMA Feb (2026), CMAT (2026), GMAT (2023 onwards). (IIMs and other entrance exams conducting bodies have no role to play in WeSchool’s admission process).
Selection process
WeSchool's Unique Profile based selection process assigns significant value to academic performances, work experience, Group Activity, Personal Interview along with the written test scores.
Admissions
Admissions are based on merit only. No discrimination is made on basis of the state from which graduation certificate is obtained. There are no reservations for linguistic minorities either.
Collage has a great infrastructure considering it is situated in heart of Mumbai. Even internal infra is great consisting board room, different labs and even yoga room. Classrooms and auditoriums are also very good.
College is well designed and constructed with a futuristic vision.Students can avail train and bus services at 200m and 300m from college respectively.There are 5 line lift system for in campus movements.Lectures are conducted in air conditioned rooms.There is an internal gym and indoor games house within the campus.
College infrastructure is very good. College has libraries, innovation center, playing area, Computer labs, well maintained classrooms are there. Infrastructure overall is very well maintained as its the only campus welingkar institute have.
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
Highest Package 29.30 LPA | 12 LPA Median CTC | 230+ Recruiters | AACSB Accredited | Ranked 51 in Asia by QS International
Early Application Round Deadline: 27th Oct’26 | 400+ Recruiters | Highest CTC 17.2 LPA | Average CTC 8 LPA | 92% Avg. Placements | Awarded Best Business School of the Year
Last Date to Apply - 19th December 2026 | Highest CTC 68.66 LPA | Average CTC 18.08 LPA | Top 25% Average CTC 24.66 LPA
Top B-School: Ranked #9 in NIRF Management Rankings 2025.
Welingkar Institute of Management applications are open for AY 2027-29.
CAT 2026 exam is scheduled for November 29, 2026.