Eligibility: Bachelor’s degree (min. 50%), valid CAT/GMAT/XAT/NMAT/GREAT* score, plus 2+ years’ work experience for PGPM or family business/entrepreneurship background for PGPM-FBE.
Great Lakes Institute of Management has opened admissions for its One-Year Post Graduate Program in Management (PGPM) and Post Graduate Program in Management – Family Business & Entrepreneurship (FBE) for the academic year 2026–27. An important as[ect of the course is applicants must be a part of a family business or an entrepreneur with their own registered start-up.
Speaking on the commencement of the admission process, Gautam Lakhamraju, COO & Admissions Director, Great Lakes Institute of Management, said: “We are excited to invite applications for the PGPM and PGPM-FBE for the academic year 2026–27. Both programs are designed for distinct yet equally ambitious segments of aspiring leaders—seasoned professionals aiming to accelerate their corporate journeys, and next-generation entrepreneurs seeking to scale their ventures. Our goal is to deliver world-class learning experiences that blend academic rigor, industry relevance, and a truly global perspective.”
Commonly asked questions
The total tuition fees to be submitted to pursue the Great Lakes Institute of Management Chennai Executive MBA programme is INR 12.4 lakh. Apart from this, the fee structure includes other charges such as admission fees, hostel fees, one time fees, etc.
Note: The above-mentioned fee is as per the official sources. However, it is indicative and subject to change.
The institute offers full-time and corporate courses along with two executive programmes. Admission to all the courses is based on a valid score in one of the CAT/ GMAT/ XAT exams subject to meeting the minimum eligibility criteria. Studnets can check the table below to know course wise eligibility and selection criteria:
Course |
Eligibility |
Selection Criteria |
|---|---|---|
PGPM |
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/ NMAT score + Essay writing + Personal Interview (PI) |
PGDM |
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) |
PGXPM |
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) |
PGPM Flex |
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 (candidates having 18-24 work experience will be subjected to admission if they have an excellent academic track record) |
Written Test (conducted by Great Lakes) + Personal Interview (PI) |
CAT cut off is prepared by all accepting colleges individually. There is no one authorized body to do so. Even the IIMs determine their admission cut offs separately.
The PGPM is offered at both the Chennai and Gurgaon campuses of Great Lakes, is designed for professionals with 2+ years of work experience. This fast-tracks, full-time one-year MBA program leverages a world-class faculty pool, peer learning from a diverse and experienced cohort, extensive industry networking, and experiential learning opportunities. The class of 2025 secured an average CTC of ₹17.8 lakhs, a 2.7x jump over the average pre-program CTC — underscoring the program’s strong career outcomes.
The PGPM-FBE, offered exclusively at the Chennai campus, is a specialised edition of Great Lakes’ flagship one-year MBA program. Designed for the next generation of family business owners and entrepreneurs, the program is customised to equip participants with the skills and perspectives needed to innovate and grow their businesses in a rapidly evolving industry landscape.
Eligibility Criteria for PGPM Course
A Bachelor's degree in any discipline from a recognised institution, with a minimum of 50% throughout academics
Applicants must have a valid GMAT/CAT/XAT/NMAT score (previous years’ scores accepted)
Applicants should have 2+ years of work experience as of April 30, 2026
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Eligibility Criteria for PGPM-FBE Course
A Bachelor's degree in any discipline from a recognised institution, with a minimum of 50% throughout academics
Valid CAT/GMAT/XAT/NMAT score, or Great Lakes Aptitude Test (GREAT) score
Applicants must be a part of a family business or an entrepreneur with their own registered start-up.
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