Great Lakes Institute of Management, Chennai
ApplyGlobally Recognized by AACSB (US) & AMBA (UK) | 18 LPA Avg. CTC for PGPM 2026
Total Fees 13.22 L | Exam CAT |
₹ 13.22 L
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24 MonthsIIMK Kochi Campus is a Centre of Management for professional development that hosts executive education programmes and facilitates collaboration with the industry through research and consultancy. EPGP at IIMK-Kochi Campus is tailored as a unique two-year, face-to-face programme for working executives. The programme is particularly suited for entrepreneurs and executives who wish to enhance their general managerial and strategic perspectives and advance in their careers.
EPGP at IIMK-Kochi campus has been designed in such a way that entrepreneurs and executives can engage in an intense learning process while concurrently balancing their occupations. Contents and pedagogy aim at building competencies, and preparing participants for responding effectively to a rapidly changing global environment. The programme seeks to enable participants to add value to themselves and to their organizations. The first year of the programme consists of four quarters of about 380 hours of instruction, and will include compulsory foundational courses. The second-year comprises four quarters of about 360 hours of instruction, which will include electives courses, Business Plan Proposal Project, and Capstone Simulation.
Immersion Module in the Main Campus: Immersion modules are conducted in-campus at lIM-Kozhikode Campus, once in each year of the programme with full-day class sessions, typically of one week duration.
On successful completion of the EPGP and securing the requisite grades, the participants would be awarded the Post-Graduate Degree of ‘Master of Business Administration' (MBA).
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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 |
1. A Bachelor's Degree (as per the latest UGC Norms) or its equivalent in any discipline with minimum 50%** aggregate mark or equivalent CGPA.
2. Three Years of managerial/ entrepreneurial/ professional experience*** after successful completion of graduation as on last date of submission of online application.
IIMK Kochi seeks to select to the programme, motivated professionals who bring to the table, practical insights borne of experience, high energy and drive to succeed professionally as well as make a difference to society through their contributions. We look for candidates who appear to have the basic capabilities, good academic orientation, a deep desire for learning and knowledge, and good oral and written communication skills.
IIMK Campus at Kochi is envisaged as a platform for the institute to focus on imparting executive education and enabling academic collaboration with the industry (including research and consultancy).
Accordingly, the selection of candidates to the programme will be based on an all-round assessment, that includes several important aspects such as educational qualification and academic performance till date, quality of work experience, statement of purpose, and performance in the entrance test/personal interview.
Eligible applicants would typically need to undergo an entrance test aimed at assessing managerial aptitude ("EMAT"), that IIMK will administer (subject to pandemic related constraints). Those candidates who already possess a valid GMAT/GRE score or a recent CAT score may be exempted from writing the EMAT. More details of the EMAT and related dates will be informed presently.
Globally Recognized by AACSB (US) & AMBA (UK) | 18 LPA Avg. CTC for PGPM 2026
Ranked #1 In Business & Economics among Indian Universities (Times Higher Education Rankings 2026)
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Scholars’ Round Deadline: 14th Nov’26 | Earn upto 50% merit Scholarship + 10% for top performers | EFMD Accredited | AACSB (USA) & AMDISA Member | Highest CTC 28 LPA
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