Great Lakes Institute of Management (GLIM), Chennai Admission Process

Great Lakes Chennai provides a comprehensive 1-year full-time PGPM program with specialisation options as outlined below:

Great Lakes Chennai PGPM Eligibility:

• Candidates must hold a Bachelor’s Degree from a recognised institute with a minimum of 50% marks.
• A minimum of 2 years of work experience is required. However, candidates with exceptional profiles and 18+ months of work experience may also be considered.
• Applicants must have a valid CAT/ XAT/ CMAT score.

GLIM Chennai Admission Criteria for PGPM Selection:

• The selection process for PGPM admission includes performance in entrance exams such as CAT/ XAT/ CMAT.
• Shortlisted candidates will go through the next stages, including the Analytical Writing Test (AWT) and online Interviews.
• Great Lakes Chennai also takes into account the candidates’ personal and professional track record, academic performance, and demonstrated competencies for the final selection.

Great Lakes Chennai PGPM Cut Off

Key Point:

For the Profile-Based Early interview, candidates will be assessed based on the following factors:

• Academics
• Work Experience
• Awards & Achievements

The final offer of admission considers the evaluation of the interview, essays, diversity, and merit among the interviewed candidates.

Great Lakes Chennai offers a PGDM course for a duration of 2 years. The program is designed for young leaders having a work experience of less than 2 years. The following specialisations are offered in PGDM program:

Great Lakes Chennai PGDM Eligibility

• Candidates must have a Bachelor’s degree in any discipline from a recognised institute
• Candidates must have a work experience of less than 2 years as of June 30 of the admission year
• Also, they must have a valid score of CAT/ XAT/ CMAT

GLIM Chennai Admission Criteria for PGDM Selection

• Candidates are selected for admission to the PGDM program based on CAT/ XAT/ CMAT score, past academic record, essays, work experience, and performance in AWT & online Interview. 
• Apart from the above factors, the institute also focuses on Rank Holders, Integrity & Ethical Values, and Background Diversity for selection.

Great Lakes Chennai PGDM Cut Off

Key Points:

Candidates will be evaluated for Profile-Based Early interview on the basis of the following factors:

1. Academics
2. Extracurricular Activities 
3. Awards & Achievement

The final offer also takes into account Interview evaluation, Diversity and merit within Interviewed candidates

Great Lakes Chennai offers 4 Executive Programs and they are as follows:

1. PGXPM: This program is designed to help working executives develop management skills and take up higher leadership positions. It is a 20-month duration program.
2. PGPM Flex: The 2-year PGPM FLEX program is aimed at working professionals with 2 to 10 years of experience. This program helps the executives to pursue the world-class program while giving them the flexibility to continue their work.
3. MBA in Business Analytics: MBA in Business Analytics is offered by Stuart School of Business at the Illinois Institute of Technology, Chicago, in collaboration with the Great Lakes Institute of Management, India
4. Global PGP for Family Enterprises Management: Global PGP for Family Enterprises Management is a 11 month program offered by the Great Lakes Chennai in collaboration with Babson College, Massachusetts. 

Great Lakes Chennai Executive Programs Eligibility

PGXPM Eligibility

• Candidates must have a 10+2+3 years of education with 50% marks throughout.
• Candidates must have 8 years of work experience by September 30 of the admission year. 
• Also, they must possess CAT/ XAT/ EA by GMAC or Great Lakes Aptitude Test (GREAT).

PGPM Flex Eligibility

• Candidates must have a 10+2+3 years of education with 50% marks throughout.
• Candidates must have more than 2 year work experience by September 30 of the admission year.
• Exceptional candidates with 18-24 months of working experience can also apply.
• Candidates must possess CAT/ XAT/ MAT/ CMAT or Great Lakes Aptitude Test (GREAT).

Global PGP for Family Enterprises Management Eligibility

• Candidates must have a Bachelor’s Degree with 50% marks from a recognised institute.
• Candidates must have 2 or more years of work experience in family business.

MBA in Business Analytics Eligibility

• Candidates must have a Bachelor’s Degree in any discipline with 50% marks from a recognised institute.
• Candidates must have a work experience of 2-10 years.
• Also, they must have strong career progression and ambition to succeed and should be fluent in English.

GLIM Chennai Admission Criteria for Executive Programs Selection

PGXPM & PGPM Flex Selection Criteria

• Selection to the PGXPM and PGPM Flex at Great Lakes Chennai is based on the marks scored in the University-based entrance test, Great Lakes Aptitude Test (GREAT) followed by PI.
• Candidates qualified in CAT/ MAT/ XAT/ CMAT exams will be exempted from GREAT.
• The institute also considers work experience and the overall assessment of academic achievements for final selection.
• Selected candidates will be informed through mail or call.

MBA in BA and Global PGP for Family Enterprises Management Selection Criteria

• Candidates will be shortlisted on the basis of their applications.
• The shortlisted candidates have to appear in the interview round.
• The successful candidates will be intimidated about their selection through an email.

Great Lakes Chennai offers a PGXPM program for a duration of 20 months. This course is an executive management program, designed for working professionals to develop management competencies. The curriculum is provided in 7 terms with 7.5 days sessions in each term. Great Lakes Chennai PGXPM covers Management Science specialisations such as Finance, Marketing, Operations, Technology, and Human Resources Management. 

Great Lakes Chennai PGXPM Eligibility Criteria

• Candidates should have done Graduation in any discipline with 50% marks in aggregate. 
• Students must have a 50% mark track record throughout their academics. 
• Applicants are required to have at least 8 years of full-time work experience by October 1, 2025.
• Candidates must appear in the CAT, XAT, EA by GMAC, equivalent aptitude tests, or Great Lakes Aptitude Test.

GLIM Chennai Admission Criteria

• Applicants should have appeared in a Standard Test like CAT, XAT+, EA by GMAC, equivalent aptitude tests, or Great Lakes Aptitude Test & have qualified marks to be selected as Great Lakes uses the achieved scores for screening applications for admissions. 
• Candidates are required to provide two recommendations & the recommenders’ valid email id so that the recommenders would be contacted at a later date. 

• Students will be shortlisted based on the provided information in the application form.
• There will be a screening process on academic performance and quality of work experience. 
• For the final selection process shortlisted applicants will be called for Written tests & and Interviews. 
• Assessment of clarity of purpose in pursuing executive management, interview performance, and overall academic achievements.

Great Lakes Chennai PGPM Flex is for working professionals with 2 to 10 years of work experience. It is a program with a time span of 2 academic years. The curriculum includes 8 terms & allows executives to continue their work while pursuing a professional management program. To complete the PGPM Flex program of Great Lakes Chennai in 52 alternate weekends takes the work experience of the applicants into consideration and their understanding of the interaction between the various functional areas of a business system. 

Great Lakes Chennai PGPM Flex Eligibility Criteria

• Participent must have completed a Bachelor’s degree in any discipline with 50% marks in aggregate. 
• Candidates should have done their academics with a track record of 50% throughout
• Applicants are required to have a minimum work experience of at least 2+ years by September 30, 2023. Candidates who have 18-24 months work experience will be considered, if found to be exceptionally good.
• Students should have a qualified CAT/ XAT/ MAT or CMAT score. Candidates who do not have a valid [<2 years] CAT, XAT, MAT or CMAT score must appear for GREAT (Great Lakes Aptitude Test).

GLIM Chennai Admission Criteria for PGPM Flex Selection

• Candidates must secure a valid score in CAT/ XAT/ MAT or CMAT to be selected for Great Lakes PGPM Flex program.
• The final selection process includes Written Test and Personal Interview process. 
• The institute conducts screening for academic performance and quality of work experience. 
• The admission will be granted on the performance in interview and overall assessment of academic achievements.