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The mode of Great Lakes Institute of Management course admissions is online. Admission to various courses is based on merit and entrance exam scores. The accepted entrance exams are CAT, CAT and others. The fee for CAT, and Executive PGDM courses is INR 9 Lacs - INR 11.2 Lacs and INR 12.4 lakh, respectively.
Great Lakes, Chennai gives importance to the overall performance of the students rather than excellence in a single field along with candidates' past academic records, work experience, recommendations and essays (collected at the interview location). In addition, performances in GMAT/CAT/XAT, Analytical Writing Test (AWT) and Personal Interview (PI) are also considered.
Great Lakes Institute of Management, Chennai does not offer direct admission. Admission is completely entrance exam-based. Candidates must meet the eligibility and selection criteria established by the institute. Check below the eligibility and selection process at Great Lakes Institute of Management, Chennai:
Course | Eligibility | Selection Criteria |
|---|---|---|
UG degree in any discipline from a recognised institution 2+ years of work experience
Note: The work experience criteria mentioned above are taken from unofficial sources on the internet. Hence, it is indicative. | CAT/ GMAT/ XAT/NMATscore + Essay writing + Personal Interview (PI) | |
UG degree in any discipline from a recognised institution and minimum 60% aggregate across class 10/ class 12/ under graduation + 0-3 years of work experience | CAT/ GMAT/ XAT score + Essay writing + Personal Interview (PI) | |
UG degree in any discipline from a recognised institution and minimum 50% aggregate across class 10/ class 12/ under graduation + Minimum 8 years full-time work experience + Two recommendations + Statement of Purpose | Overall academic performance + Personal Interview (PI) | |
UG degree in any discipline from a recognised institution and minimum 50% aggregate across class 10/ class 12/ under graduation + Minimum 2 years of work experience | Written Test (conducted by Great Lakes) + Personal Interview (PI) |
Yes, Great Lakes Institute of Management accepts XAT scores for admission to its PGDM and PGPM programs. For PGDM 2023-25 intake, Great Lakes Institute of Management will accept XAT scores of years 2022/2023. For PGDM 2023 admission, Great Lakes Institute of Management will accept XAT scores of years 2022/2023. For PGPM admission process 2023-24, Great Lakes Institute of Management will accept XAT scores of years 2022/2023.
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Great Lakes is the clear winner for an Executive MBA (via their 1-year PGPM for candidates with 2+ years of experience).
Why Great Lakes Wins:
Flagship Status: The 1-year programme is Great Lakes' flagship course. The college pours all its corporate resources, elite faculty, and placement efforts into
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Here is the direct comparison to help you choose:
Grt Lakes is the clear winner* for an Executive MBA (via their 1-year PGPM for candidates with 2+ years of experience).
Why Great Lakes Wins:
Flagship Status:The 1-year programme is Great Lakes' flagship course. The college pours all its cor
Answered 5 months ago
The eligibility for Executive MBA admission at Great Lakes Institute of Management is Bachelor degree with minimum 50% marks. 8 years of full time work experience is mandatory.
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Considering the 2024 cutoff of Great Lakes Institute of Management, applicants must aim for a CAT cutoff percentile of up to 85 percentile, for students belonging to the General AI quota.
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Answered 8 months ago
Great Lakes, Chennai offers students with vibrant placement opportunities, and every year prominent recruiters visit the campus to recruit fresh talent. During the latest Great Lakes Chennai placements 2025, the highest package stood at INR 5.25 LPA. On the other hand, the average package stood at I
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