Great Lakes Institute of Management, Chennai
ApplyGlobally Recognized by AACSB (US) & AMBA (UK) | 18 LPA Avg. CTC for PGPM 2026
Total Fees 15.30 L | Exam CAT | Seats 30 |
₹ 15.30 L
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Full timeDURATION
12 MonthsThis one-year full-time Executive MBA Program is specifically designed for working executives and practicing managers, who are aspiring to become business leaders of tomorrow. This Program provides an excellent opportunity for professionals, with the potential to assume senior management responsibilities, to pursue a Postgraduate Program in Management, without interrupting the current professional career. The participants shall be from various parts of the country and they shall share a spectacular diversity in their respective academic and industry background, which shall provide an exciting prospect for learning from one another, and to assimilate the theoretical concepts taught in the light of their collective experience.
The one-year full-time Program curriculum is structured similar to, and is as rigorous as, the regular two-year fulltime MBA Program. There will be four Terms spread over 12 months. Working professionals are encouraged to take one year leave /sabbatical / lien from their current organisations and return to the same organisation after completing the program and obtaining the Executive MBA Degree.
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CAT Admit Card Date (Mode - Online) | 3 Nov'26 - 28 Nov'26 |
CAT Exam Date (Mode - Online) | 28 Nov'26 - 28 Nov'26 |
XAT Others - Mock test-3 scheduled (Mode - Online) | 30 Oct'26 - 31 Oct'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 |
X-GMT Application Date - Last date to apply (Mode - Online) | 14 Dec'26 - 14 Dec'26 |
X-GMT Choice of Exam City (Mode - Online) | 9 Jan'27 - 9 Jan'27 |
X-GMT Admit Card Date (Mode - Online) | 11 Jan'27 - 16 Jan'27 |
X-GMT Exam Date (Mode - Online) | 16 Jan'27 - 16 Jan'27 |
X-GMT Result Date (Mode - Online) | 30 Jan'27 - 30 Jan'27 |
The minimum requirements for admission to the Program are:
a) A three-year Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in any discipline from a recognized university, with at least 55% marks in aggregate.
b) At least three years of experience (as on July 01, 2026) in executive capacity in an organization of repute in the public, private or non-governmental sector. Self-employed persons with minimum 5 years of experience after obtaining qualifying degree can also be considered.
c) Minimum age of 23 years as on July 01, 2026.
d) Sponsorship or No Objection Certificate from the employer for pursuing this course at XIM University.
Applicants are required to take any one of the Admission Tests:
a) XAT to be conducted by XLRI, Jamshedpur, on January 04, 2026, OR
b) CAT to be conducted by IIMs November 30, 2025, OR
c) GMAT conducted or to be conducted in 2024 or 2025, OR
d) XGMT (XIM General Management Test) to be conducted by XIM University on January 25, 2026.
Applicants opting for XAT/CAT/GMAT are required to follow the XAT/CAT/GMAT advertisements respectively and apply in time. Registering for XAT/CAT/GMAT is a prerequisite for applying to XIM University’s Executive MBA-BM program, if not opting for XGMT.
Globally Recognized by AACSB (US) & AMBA (UK) | 18 LPA Avg. CTC for PGPM 2026
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Highest Package 29.30 LPA | 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
Last Date to Apply: 15th December 2026 | Average CTC: 16.4 LPA | Up to 100% Tuition Fee Waiver
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