
The admission process for the Great Lakes Institute of Management Chennai (GLIM Chennai) is now open. The institute provides full-time and corporate courses, along with two executive programs. Admission to all courses is contingent upon a valid score in one of the CAT/GMAT/XAT exams, provided that the minimum eligibility criteria are met. The entire admission process is conducted online, and interested candidates can register on the institute's official website.
The admission process begins in July and concludes in December for most programs. To gain admission, candidates must satisfy the minimum eligibility criteria established by the institute and possess a valid score in course-specific entrance exams. The table below outlines the selection criteria and fees for all courses offered by GLIM Chennai:
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) |
Note: For the PGPM admission process for the 2025-26 academic year, Great Lakes Institute of Management will accept GMAT scores obtained after January 1, 2022, CAT scores from 2023 or 2024, XAT scores from 2024 or 2025, and NMAT scores from 2023 onwards.
Note: GMAT scores obtained after January 1, 2022, CAT scores from 2023/2024, and XAT scores from 2024/2025 will be accepted.
Note: For PGDM, the institution accepts GMAT taken after January 1, 2022, CAT taken in 2023/2024, and XAT taken in 2024/2025.
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Great Lakes Institute of Management Chennai carries out its online admission process through its official website. Candidates must complete the entire admission procedure to enroll in the courses offered by the university. The admission process is as follows:
Step 1: Great Lakes Institute of Management Chennai Application Process 2025
Candidates seeking admission who meet the eligibility criteria specified by Great Lakes Chennai must fill out the application form on Great Lakes Chennai's official website, along with a payment of the application fee of INR 2,000 for final submission.
Step 2: Great Lakes Institute of Management Chennai Selection Criteria 2025
Great Lakes Institute of Management, Chennai selects candidates based on valid scores in the CAT/GMAT/XAT/NMAT written tests conducted by the institute and their professional experience. Candidates with valid scores in the aforementioned exams will be shortlisted for the Personal Interview (PI) round.
Additionally, candidates who have taken the eligible GMAT/CAT/XAT exams but whose results have not yet been declared will also be shortlisted and interviewed alongside other candidates with scores. These profile-based early interview candidates will be considered for final seat allotment only when they submit their scores from the required entrance exams once they are released.
Step 3: Great Lakes Institute of Management Chennai Final Seat Allotment 2025
Those who qualify for the Personal Interview (PI) round and have their scores from the specified entrance exams will need to report to the admission cell at Great Lakes Institute of Management, Chennai, for document verification and tuition fee payment, leading to final seat allotment.
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Dr. Bala V. Balachandar Campus, ECR Road, Chengalpattu District,, Kanchipuram, Chennai
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