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Great Lakes Institute of Management, Chennai offers two executive MBA courses- PGXPM and PGPM Flex. For admissions go on the official website of the college and register for the desired course. You will be required to make a payment of INR 1500 and then proceed to fill the online application form available on the official website. Submit the official e- mail ids of the recommenders and finish. The further processes will be contacted through e- mails or messages and if you are shortlisted, the date and venue will be notified to you officially. There are no cut- offs required for admissions to executive MBA programs however, you need to have at least 8 years of experience in the field and provide two recommenders and a SOP.

Yes, you have a lot possibilities to get a seat for MBA at Arka Jain University. Many candidates with possibly better percentiles on the CAT and other recognised tests, such as the MAT, CMAT, etc., apply to the programme. The cut-off scores may be higher for a particular specialisation you select because of stronger demand or smaller class sizes.

In summary, achieving a 78th percentile on the CAT does not ensure admission, but it does place you in the competitive area. Applying with strength, performing well in GD & PI, and looking into other options can greatly improve your chances of being accepted into Arka Jain University's MBA programme.

You must perform well on any of the CAT, MAT, CMAT, ATMA, GMAT, or XAT national entrance exams. The minimal percentile needed varies depending on the exam and specialisation you select. For better odds, it is generally advised to aim for above 80th percentile on reputable tests like the CAT or MAT.You must complete the online application form available on the university website and send it in with the necessary supporting documentation and the application fee.

Candidates are shortlisted by the university for the following round depending on their results on the admission exam. Group Discussions (GD) and Personal Interviews (PI) are extended invitations to the shortlisted candidates. Your critical thinking, cooperation, and communication skills are evaluated by the GD.The PI evaluates your general personality fit for the programme, motivation, knowledge of the selected specialisation, and career aspirations.Your total performance on the entrance examinations, GD, and PI determines who gets chosen in the end.

Here is an overview of the typical MBA admission process and minimum CAT percentile required at most top B-schools in India:

Selection Process:

• Take the Common Admission Test (CAT) - this is the main MBA entrance exam.
• Meet the cut-off percentile set by the desired B-schools. The minimum CAT percentile varies across colleges.
• Shortlisted candidates have to apply separately to each B-school they are interested in. Application fees may apply.
• Based on overall profile, candidates are invited for Group Discussion (GD) and Personal Interview (PI) rounds.
• Final merit list is prepared based on CAT scores, academics, GD/PI performance as per the B-school's criteria.
• Admission offers are made as per merit list and availability of seats.

Minimum CAT Percentile:

• For the top IIMs, the CAT percentile cut-off is usually 96+ to 98+ percentile.
• For other highly ranked B-schools like FMS, MDI, SPJIMR - 90 to 95 + percentile is required.
• For new IIMs and other established programs - 80 to 90 percentile CAT score is needed.