Great Lakes Institute of Management, Chennai
ApplyGlobally Recognized by AACSB (US) & AMBA (UK) | 18 LPA Avg. CTC for PGPM 2026
Total Fees 5.50 L | Exam CAT | Seats 60 |
₹ 5.50 L
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24 MonthsPost Graduate Diploma in Management (PGDM) is a two-year full-time postgraduate diploma course approved by the All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE).
Specializations offered: The institute offers Five major specializations and a minor specialization.
Major Specializations:
Marketing Management:
This specialization covers various aspects of marketing management like market research, advertising, e-commerce. The students will get a strong foundation in marketing concepts, decision-making skills and problem-solving skills.
Financial Management:
This specialization helps the students expand their knowledge in the areas of finance and financial management. The students get a grasp on the functioning of various sectors like banking, financial services, insurance and mutual funds.
Human Resource Management:
This specialization helps the students acquire the skills and knowledge to manage the human capital in an organization. Human resource professionals are needed in every industry. The students get a grasp of various processes in the management of humans.
Pharmaceutical Management
Pharmaceutical Management is designed to prepare students for management positions in the healthcare and pharmaceutical industries. Drug Development, Legal Compliance, Marketing, and Supply Chain Management are some of the subjects covered in the programme. Graduates are prepared for leadership roles in the pharmaceutical industry with business acumen and domain expertise.
Agri Business Management
Agri Business Management program is to provide students with the business knowledge and desired skills needed to effectively manage operations and resources in the agricultural sector. Farm Management, Supply Chain Management, Marketing, and Rural Development are some of the topics covered in the program. Graduates are prepared for careers in Agricultural Businesses, Food Processing Businesses, and related businesses.
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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 |
The candidate must hold a minimum of a three-year bachelor's degree in any discipline from a university established by an act of the Central or State legislature in India, from another educational institution established by an act of Parliament, or from an institution declared to be deemed as a university under Section 3 of the UGC Act, 1956, or hold an equivalent degree recognized by the Ministry of HRD, Government of India, with at least 50 percent marks or an equivalent CGPA. After finishing higher secondary schooling (10+2) or an equivalent program, the candidate must have completed a minimum of three years of education to get a bachelor's degree or an equal certification. Candidates who appear for the Bachelor's degree final exam (or a comparable test) and fulfill all requirements to earn the Bachelor's. degree by 30th June 2022 can also apply, subject to furnishing evidence to that effect latest by 1st October 2022; otherwise, they may be asked to withdraw from the programme.
Students who appeared in either competitive exams CAT, XAT, CMAT, ATMA, or MAT can apply to the institute.
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 | 12 LPA Median CTC | 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
Application Deadline: 1st Dec'26 | 400+ Recruiters | Highest CTC 17.2 LPA | Average CTC 8 LPA | 92% Avg. Placements | Awarded Best Business School of the Year
CAT 2026 admit card can be downloaded from here.
CAT 2026 admit card will be released on November 04, 2026.
CAT 2026 admit card will be released at around 10 AM.