Great Lakes Institute of Management, Chennai

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Great Lakes Institute of Management, Chennai Admissions 2026 Eligibility, Admission Process & Important Dates

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15 LPA

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40 LPA

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Private

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Total Courses

4 Courses

Admission to Great Lakes Chennai is through the online application on the official website, with a processing fee of INR 2,200. Candidates are evaluated on entrance exam score, academic record, work experience, an AI-proctored interview and a Personal Interview with the Admissions Committee, with extra weightage for College/University rank holders. Applications for the 2027 intake are open from 1 August 2026 to 31 January 2027, and one application can cover both the Chennai and Gurgaon campuses.

Great Lakes Institute of Management, Chennai Admissions

Admission Process Overview

Below is the complete admission information including eligible exams, eligibility criteria, admission process, and important notes for each program offered.

Required Entrance Exams

CAT / XAT / GMAT (NMAT additionally accepted for PGPM)

Eligibility Criteria

Bachelor's degree in any discipline from a recognised institution with minimum 50% marks consistently across Class 10, Class 12 and graduation; PGDM requires strictly less than 36 months of work experience, while PGPM requires a minimum of 2 years of full-time work experience

Admission Process

Candidates complete the online application form on the official website after paying a processing fee of Rs. 2,200; a single application can cover both the Chennai and Gurgaon campuses. Applications are evaluated on entrance exam scores, past academic performance, work experience, an AI-proctored interview, and a Personal Interview conducted by the Admissions Committee, with additional weightage given to College/University rank holders. Admissions are conducted across multiple interview cycles, including a Profile-based Early Interview process for candidates awaiting entrance exam results. Great Lakes states explicitly that it does not admit students under any management quota, and has not authorised any third party to process applications on its behalf.

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Admission Process at Great Lakes Chennai

Step-by-Step Admission Process

Register for CAT, XAT, GMAT or NMAT (NMAT for PGPM only)
Fill the online application form and pay the INR 2,200 processing fee
Application evaluation, including the AI-proctored interview
Personal Interview with the Admissions Committee
Final offer and fee payment to confirm your seat

Eligibility at a Glance

GLIM Chennai Eligibility
Programme	Minimum Qualification	Work Experience	Exams
PGDM	Graduation; 50% in Class 10, 12 and graduation	Freshers; less than 36 months	CAT / XAT / GMAT
PGPM	Graduation with consistent academics	Minimum 2 years by April of admission year	CAT / XAT / GMAT / NMAT
PGPM-FBE	Graduation with 50%	Not mandatory; family business link required	As per brochure
PGXPM	Graduation	8+ years	As notified

Profile-Based Early Interview

Candidates who have registered for an eligible exam but are awaiting results can be shortlisted for an early interview based on academics, extracurriculars and achievements. The final offer is confirmed once scores are submitted. Candidates with 24-36 months of experience may be eligible for both PGDM and PGPM and can apply to both.

Documents Required

Valid CAT / XAT / GMAT / NMAT scorecard
Class 10 and 12 mark sheets
Graduation mark sheets and degree certificate
Work experience certificates, where applicable
Category certificate, if applicable
Passport-size photographs and photo ID

Great Lakes states that it does not admit students under any management quota and has not authorised third parties to process applications. Write to admissions@greatlakes.edu.in for queries, and review the scholarships and fees before accepting an offer.