Great Lakes - PGDM & PGPM Admissions 2027
ApplyGlobally Recognized by AACSB (US) & AMBA (UK) | 18 LPA Avg. CTC for PGPM 2026
Total Fees 1.90 L | Exam CAT | Seats 180 |
₹ 1.90 L
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Full timeDURATION
24 MonthsThe flagship program of SAMS (Sambhram Academy of Management Studies) is the Master of Business Administration, affiliated to Bangalore University which is one of the largest Universities in Asia and ISO 9001:2000 certified. The program is also recognized by All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE). The program is designed to equip its graduates with the skills, abilities, and knowledge that will enable them to take up positions of higher responsibility in the corporate world anywhere or to become entrepreneurs. MBA-SAMS offers dual specializations in HR & Marketing, HR & Finance, Marketing & Finance in order to facilitate students to try for jobs in more than one area.
After 1st yr course, students are expected to do 6 to 8 weeks of Industrial training internship to get practical exposure. This enables them to link theory to practice. During 2nd yr (after 3rd sem) they have to do a project work thesis in the area of any specialization. This enables them to do a SWOT analysis and to suggest alternative solutions to problems.
Normally 1st sem course starts in September and the 4 semesters are completed within 2 yrs.
Area of specialization (Dual Specialization)
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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 |
MAT Admit Card Date - PBT: September session (Mode - Online) | 9 Sep'26 - 12 Sep'26 |
MAT Exam Date - PBT: September session (Mode - Online) | 12 Sep'26 - 12 Sep'26 |
MAT Application Date - CBT: September session - Last date to apply (Mode - Online) | 13 Sep'26 - 13 Sep'26 |
MAT Admit Card Date - CBT: September session (Mode - Online) | 16 Sep'26 - 19 Sep'26 |
MAT Exam Date - CBT: September session (Mode - Online) | 19 Sep'26 - 19 Sep'26 |
KMAT Exam Date (Mode - Online) | 20 Sep'26 - 20 Sep'26 |
A candidate must have passed the Bachelor’s Degree from any University in any discipline with 50% marks in aggregate (including languages).
Students in their final year of graduation may also apply provided they meet the minimum scholastic record at the time of application. A high score in an All India Management Aptitude Test - CAT/XAT/MAT/ATMA or Karnataka entrance tests like PGCET/KMAT is a must.
Globally Recognized by AACSB (US) & AMBA (UK) | 18 LPA Avg. CTC for PGPM 2026
Gateway to IBS Hyderabad & 8 other IBS campuses | Scholarships worth 10 CR
India’s first Urban Multidisciplinary University | 45+ electives to choose from areas like Technology, Business & Finance,
Among top 6% B-Schools globally to be accredited by AACSB | Highest Package-35 LPA
Last Date to Apply: 17th August | QS I-Gauge Diamond Rated | NAAC A+ Accredited | 621 Recruitment Partners | INR 40 LPA Highest CTC | 4482 Job offers
Test centres are available in 70+ cities across India | 75,000+ aspirants apply for the NMAT exam | Accepted by 58+ institutions like NMIMS, KJSIM, ISB, SPJIMR and Great Lakes.
KMAT Karnataka 2026 Admit Card linkreleased on September 15, 2026.
KMAT Karnataka 2026 exam to be conducted on September 20, 2026.
KMAT Karnataka 2026 Admit card released on the official website.