Great Lakes Institute of Management, Chennai
ApplyGlobally Recognized by AACSB (US) & AMBA (UK) | 18 LPA Avg. CTC for PGPM 2026
Total Fees 24.86 L | Exam CAT | Seats 120 |
₹ 24.86 L
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Full timeDURATION
24 MonthsPost Graduate Diploma in Management (Business Management) is a two-year, full-time residential programme with a General Management focus. Built on identical pillars as the current PGDM programme, it is an AICTE-approved programme and admits only 120 participants. PGDM (BM) gives its participants the unique flexibility to choose a preferred mix of courses to align with their career goals and help them develop a holistic overview of all functional areas to excel in cross-functional business decision-making.
In the Financial Times Masters in Management (FT MiM) 2025 Ranking, SPJIMR was ranked 35th globally and 3rd in India. The institute secured 3rd place worldwide—and 1st in India—in the ‘Careers Service’ category, and was also ranked #1 among Indian B-schools in the Alumni Network, Value for Money, and ESG & Net Zero Teaching, for its Post-Graduate Diploma in Management (PGDM) programme.
Indian participants:
The fee for Indian participants is ₹ 24,86,000*
This fee includes tuition fee and basic hostel/ accommodation. *This fee is indicative and is subject to revision.
[The Global Fast Track (GFT) and International Exchange is an optional component of the PGDM and PGDM (BM) programmes. Please note that the fees mentioned above do not include the expenses associated with these components]
| Exams and Events | Dates |
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CAT Application Date - Extended (Mode - Online) | 2 Aug'26 - 22 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 |
A Bachelor's degree in any discipline with at least 50% marks or an equivalent CGPA from a recognised university. Work experience is not mandatory (fresh graduates and those with fewer than five years of work experience may apply). Applicants must have valid CAT or GMAT scores.
Involves profile-based and profile-cum-score-based shortlisting, followed by two rounds of interviews. Selection considers academic performance (10th, 12th, graduation), relevant work experience (if any), entrance exam scores, versatility, and achievements.
The campus gives more of the residential B schools experience than a typical college setup. Staying on campus makes things convenient because classrooms, accommodations and student activities are close to each other facilities are designed more for intensive management, learning and group work with suited the way I studied.
The infrastructure is modern and student-centric. Wi-Fi is provided in classrooms, hostels, and academic blocks. The library is very good with current management journals, case studies, and international publications. Classrooms have smart boards and AC. Hostels are clean and well-maintained.
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