Great Lakes Institute of Management, Chennai

The cutoff for admission to PGDM (Post Graduate Diploma in Management) programs through CMAT (Common Management Admission Test) exam varies from year to year and across different institutes. The cutoffs are based on several factors such as the difficulty level of the exam, the number of applicants, the number of available seats, and the institute's admission criteria.
However, based on the previous year's trends, the expected cutoffs for admission to PGDM programs through CMAT are as follows:
For Tier 1 and 2 institutes: The cutoff percentile for admission to PGDM programs in Tier 1 and 2 institutes through CMAT is generally in the range of 80-85 percentile.
For Tier 3 and 4 institutes: The cutoff percentile for admission to PGDM programs in Tier 3 and 4 institutes through CMAT is generally in the range of 70-75 percentile.

Here could be several reasons why you were not selected for admission despite having a good CMAT score, strong academic record, and work experience. Some possible reasons are:
Competition: Admission to MBA programs is highly competitive, and institutes receive a large number of applications from candidates with strong academic and work backgrounds. So, despite having a good score, you may have missed out on admission due to stiff competition from other candidates with even better scores. Admission Criteria: MBA institutes have their specific admission criteria, which consider various factors such as academic scores, work experience, extra-curricular activities, and performance in group discussions and personal interviews. Therefore, it is possible that you may not have scored well in other aspects of the admission process, such as group discussions or personal interviews. Choice of Institutes: You may have applied to institutes that had high cutoffs or were very competitive, which may have made it difficult for you to secure admission. It is important to research and apply to institutes that match your profile and have realistic cutoffs. Category: Some MBA institutes reserve seats for candidates from certain categories such as SC, ST, OBC, and PwD. If you do not belong to any of these categories, it may have reduced your chances of getting admission.

If you have already submitted your application form and have given an interview for one of the campuses of Great Lakes Institute of Management (GLIM), but now wish to apply for both campuses, you can contact the admission office of GLIM to request for the changes to be made. You can send an email or call the admission office of GLIM and explain your situation. They will guide you on the procedure for changing your application form to apply for both campuses. Depending on the stage of your application, you may be required to submit a new application form, pay the application fee again, and undergo another round of interviews. It is recommended to make the request as soon as possible and provide all the necessary details to avoid any confusion or delays in the process.