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Shalu Dua 25th Nov, 2019

Candidates are evaluated based on GMAT/CAT/XAT/CMAT scores, past academic performance, essays, work experience (if any) and performance in the personal interview. The selection process builds in a criterion that facilitates evaluating each applicant on Academic Abilities, Standardized Test Scores, Rank Holders, Integrity & Ethical Values and Diversity of Background. At Great Lakes, we do not have fixed cut-offs, we try to evaluate candidates in a holistic manner. We consider the complete profile, so while the test scores are important, we emphasize more on selecting well-rounded candidates with a strong overall track record.

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Kshitij Anand 28th Feb, 2019

At Great Lakes, we do not have fixed cutoffs and any minimum scores are decided on after the completion of the application process and review of the overall applicant pool. Since the applicant pool varies in number and quality every year, the cutoffs may vary as well.

We try to evaluate candidates in a holistic manner and not just rely on aptitude score. Applicants are evaluated based on GMAT/CAT/XAT/CMAT scores, past academic performance, essays, work experience (if any) and performance in the interview. The selection process builds in a criterion that facilitates evaluating each applicant on Academic Abilities, Standardized Test Scores, Leadership and Interpersonal Skills, Integrity & Ethical Values and Diversity of Background.

So while the test scores are important, we emphasize more on selecting well-rounded candidates with a strong overall track record.Candidates have to keep in mind that apart from CMAT percentile, the Institute also considers the overall profile of the candidate for the final admission process. Some of these qualities are:Academic Background,Standardized Test Scores,Rank Holders and Diversity in Academics. To get more information about the most suitable college for you, you can check out the CMAT College Predictor link below by Careers360. Good Luck!

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9th Feb, 2020
got 88.33 percentile in cmat. scored 81.67%in class 10 and 83% in HS. GRADUATION IN COMMERCE (HONS) WITH 6.9 cgpa out of 10 . fresher with 6 month experience. Will I get a call from this college? Plz help
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Erica 25th Feb, 2019

Hello Ashwin,

Great Lakes Institute of Management is considered one of the best private B-schools in India which has it's campuses in Chennai and Gurgaon and which offers one year full time and post-graduate management programmes.The cutoff criteria for Great Lakes Institute of Management is basically a percentile  of 90% and above for CMAT. Candidates with less than 24 months of work experience can apply for the PGDM course. On the other hand, those candidates with more than 24 months of work experience can apply for the PGPM course. Candidates have to keep in mind that apart from CMAT percentile, the Institute also considers the overall profile of the candidate for the final admission process. Some of these qualities are:Academic Background,Standardized Test Scores,Rank Holders and Diversity in Academics. To get more information about the most suitable college for you, you can check out the CMAT College Predictor link below by Careers360. Good Luck!

https://bschool.careers360.com/pathfinder/cmat

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