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.”
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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Having a good academic profile for IIM admission is very critical. The top 6 IIMs lay a lot of emphasis on Class 10 and Class 12 score for selection of candidates for WAT-PI round. The academic profile is evaluated again at the time of preparation of final merit list. It has been seen in the past that some candidates despite having 99+ percentile, were not selected for PI round due to low score in Class 12.
The academic profile is assessed for academic as well as gender diversity. Which means a candidate who studied Arts in Class 12 may be selected for PI with lower marks than a candidate who studied Science in Class 12.
Candidates aiming for IIMs must know that while the importance of academic profile is very important for top IIMs, it is moderately important for rest of the IIMs. For, other top MBA colleges, overall profile matters more than academic score. So, if you do not have superlative scores in Class 10 and 12, build a good profile with work experience and extra curricular activities to increase your chances of selection.
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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