Great Lakes Institute of Management PGPM Admissions 2026
ApplyGlobally Recognized by AACSB (US) & AMBA (UK) | 17.8 LPA Avg. CTC for PGPM 2025
Total Fees 20.55 L | Exam GATE |
₹ 20.55 L
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Full timeDURATION
24 MonthsAt its NOIDA campus, IIM Lucknow offers a two-year Post-Graduate Programme in Management for Working Executives (PGPWE), previously known as Working Managers' Programme (WMP). The PGPWE is a uniquely designed program for working executives, entrepreneurs and professionals, who desire to enhance their managerial knowledge and skills through formal management education while continuing to work full time in their ongoing professions/businesses.
The first year consists of four terms and the second year consists of three terms. Students come to IIM Lucknow, NOIDA Campus on Friday afternoon and go back on Sunday afternoon, every alternative weekend. Each term, leaving Term-5, has 7 visits distributed over 3 months' period, approximately; Term-5 has 5 campus visits on alternate weekends and a two-week International Module.
A wide basket of elective courses from all functional areas are offered in order to meet specific career goals of the students. The functional areas are:
International Module- A two-week immersive experience at one of the leading business schools in Europe adds to the content of the program. The International Module is designed to enhance cross-cultural experience and broaden the understanding of global management challenges, where a deeper insight is obtained about business procedures in overseas markets. The International Module comprises academic courses, workshops, industry visits and interactions with industry leaders.
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GATE Score Card Date - Availability of Score Cards for download by paying a fee of Rs. 500 per test paper (Mode - Online) | 31 May'25 - 30 Dec'25 |
GATE Exam Date (Mode - Online) | 6 Feb'26 - 7 Feb'26 |
GATE Exam Date (Mode - Online) | 13 Feb'26 - 14 Feb'26 |
GATE Result Date (Mode - Online) | 18 Mar'26 - 18 Mar'26 |
XAT Admit Card Date (Mode - Online) | 19 Dec'25 - 3 Jan'26 |
XAT Exam Date (Mode - Online) | 3 Jan'26 - 3 Jan'26 |
Admission is based on the scores in GMAT/ CAT/ XAT/ GATE/ PGP-WE Entrance Exam, candidates are shortlisted for Writing Ability Test and Personal Interview.
After Writing Ability Test & Personal Interview are done, final score is calculated using following components:
Test Score: 30%
Academic and Professional Profile: 30%
Writing Ability Test: 10%
Personal Interview: 30%
Globally Recognized by AACSB (US) & AMBA (UK) | 17.8 LPA Avg. CTC for PGPM 2025
Ranked amongst top 3% universities globally (QS Rankings)
Highest Package 27.25 LPA | Top 100 Average package 16.65 LPA | AACSB Accredited | Ranked 52 by QS International
Phase 02 Applications Window Closing on 23rd January 2026 | 100% Placement Record | Average CTC 12.75 LPA | Highest CTC 40.31 LPA | Median CTC 12.49 LPA
Application Deadline 15th Jan’26 | UGC Approved Programs | Near 100% Placement Record | Up to 100% Scholarships | Highest CTC 21.32 LPA
Ranked #36 amongst institutions in Management by NIRF | 100% Placement
CAT 2025 results are declared on December 24, 2025.
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