Great Lakes - PGDM & PGPM Admissions 2027
ApplyGlobally Recognized by AACSB (US) & AMBA (UK) | 18 LPA Avg. CTC for PGPM 2026
Total Fees 11.15 L | Exam GATE |
₹ 11.15 L
MODE
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.
| Exams and Events | Dates |
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GATE Application Date - Without late fee (Mode - Online) | 13 Aug'26 - 21 Sep'26 |
GATE Late Fee Application Date - With late fee (Mode - Online) | 29 Sep'26 - 30 Sep'26 |
GATE Application Correction Date (Mode - Online) | 13 Oct'26 - 20 Oct'26 |
GATE Choice of Exam City - City allotment (Mode - Online) | 3 Jan'27 - 3 Jan'27 |
GATE Exam Date (Mode - Online) | 5 Feb'27 - 6 Feb'27 |
GATE Exam Date (Mode - Online) | 12 Feb'27 - 13 Feb'27 |
GATE Exam Date (Mode - Online) | 19 Feb'27 - 20 Feb'27 |
GATE Result Date (Mode - Online) | 18 Mar'27 - 18 Mar'27 |
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 |
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) | 18 LPA Avg. CTC for PGPM 2026
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Registration Start: 3 August 2026 | Last Date to Apply: 15 September 2026 (till 5 PM)
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