GLIM Chennai PG Program Flex: Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

Component	Amount (INR)
Programme Fee (21 Months)	INR 9,85,300
Total Fees	INR 9,85,300

Component

Amount (INR)

Programme Fee (21 Months)

INR 9,85,300

Total Fees

INR 9,85,300

GLIM Chennai PGPM Flex Admission 2026

Event	Date
CAT 2026 Registration Closes	September 15, 2026
CAT 2026 Exam	November 29, 2026
CMAT 2027 Registration Closes	November 24, 2026 (Tentative)
XAT 2027 Registration Closes	December 6, 2026
CAT 2026 Result	December 24, 2026 (Tentative)
XAT 2027 Exam	January 3, 2027
CMAT 2027 Exam	January 24, 2027 (Tentative)
Class Commencement	2026 (Tentative)

Candidates with valid CAT, XAT, CMAT, or MAT scores are exempt from GREAT.

Candidates without qualifying exam scores may appear for GREAT, GLIM’s own aptitude test.

The dates mentioned above are tentative and subject to change.

Eligibility Criteria

Bachelor degree from a recognised institution in any discipline with a consistent academic record

Minimum 2 years and maximum 10 years of full-time work experience at time of application

Valid score in CAT, XAT, CMAT, or MAT. Alternatively, candidates may take GREAT (GLIM’s aptitude test)

Admission Process

Submit online application at greatlakes.edu.in with an application fee of INR 2,200

Submit qualifying exam scores from CAT, XAT, CMAT, or MAT. Alternatively, register and appear for GREAT

Shortlisting based on exam scores, academic record, and professional experience profile

Attend a personal interview conducted by the GLIM admissions panel

Receive offer letter. Confirm enrolment by paying the programme fee as per the schedule

✓ Opt for this if

You want an MBA without pausing your career for 1 to 2 years
You have 2 to 10 years of experience and seek structured management education
You prefer a weekend format with a reputed B-school brand and alumni network
You are based in or near Chennai and can attend alternate weekends on campus

✗ Skip if

You want a full-time immersive residential MBA experience
You cannot commit to alternate weekend campus attendance for 21 months
You are looking for formal campus placement support typical of full-time programmes

GLIM Chennai PGPM Flex Scholarships 2026

Scholarship	Amount	Eligibility
Merit-Based Fee Concession	Varies by profile	Awarded based on academic record and professional merit at the time of admission

Scholarship availability and amounts for the 2026 batch are subject to announcement.

Contact the GLIM admissions office for updated scholarship details for PGPM Flex.

GLIM Chennai PGPM Flex FAQs

Ques. Who is eligible for the PGPM Flex programme at GLIM Chennai?

Ans. The PGPM Flex at GLIM Chennai is open to working professionals with a minimum of 2 years and a maximum of 10 years of full-time work experience. Applicants must hold a bachelor degree from a recognised institution. Valid scores in CAT, XAT, CMAT, or MAT are accepted. Candidates without qualifying scores may appear for GREAT, the institute’s own aptitude test.

Ques. What exams does GLIM accept for PGPM Flex admission?

Ans. GLIM Chennai accepts CAT, XAT, CMAT, and MAT scores for PGPM Flex admission. Candidates holding valid scores in any of these exams are exempt from GREAT. Applicants who do not have qualifying exam scores must appear for GREAT, which is the Great Lakes Aptitude Test conducted by the institute. All shortlisted candidates regardless of their exam route must appear for a personal interview.

Ques. How is PGPM Flex different from the regular PGPM at GLIM Chennai?

Ans. PGPM is a 1-year full-time residential programme for professionals who can take a break from work, with total fees of INR 23,50,000. PGPM Flex is a 21-month part-time programme delivered across alternate weekends, designed for those who wish to continue working, with total fees of INR 9,85,300. PGPM Flex has 720 contact hours spread over 52 alternate weekends. Both programmes are offered on the Chennai campus.

Ques. What specialisations are available in PGPM Flex at GLIM Chennai?

Ans. PGPM Flex at GLIM Chennai offers four specialisation tracks: Marketing, Finance, Operations, and Business Analytics. Students select their specialisation during the programme. The curriculum is structured across 8 terms and includes live industry projects and a mentored dissertation component, ensuring practical application of the chosen specialisation alongside classroom learning.

Ques. Does GLIM Chennai provide placement support for PGPM Flex students?

Ans. PGPM Flex is designed for employed professionals who continue working during the programme, so traditional campus placement drives do not apply. However, GLIM provides career support that includes soft skill development, resume building, and interview preparation. Students also gain access to the 10,500-plus Great Lakes global alumni network, which provides career opportunities and peer mentorship.

Ques. Is the GLIM PGPM Flex programme accredited and recognised?

Ans. Yes, Great Lakes Institute of Management Chennai holds AMBA accreditation from the UK, which covers its management programmes including PGPM Flex. The institute is also ranked by NIRF in the Management category. The degree awarded on completion of PGPM Flex is recognised in corporate and academic circles and carries the Great Lakes brand, which has a strong alumni presence in the industry.

GLIM Chennai: 2 Answered Questions

Is an MBA (PGPM 1 year course) from Great Lakes Chennai worth 19 lakhs?

Gaurav MukharjeeGreat Lakes Institute of Management

It is based on your interests. Great Lakes is a comparatively good institute that offers effective academics and the best infrastructure facilities, especially in the IT sector. But if you are interested in concentrating on other fields like HR, Finance, and so on, then opt for NMIMS, SIBM, SCMHRD, XIMB, and the New IIMS.

Most of the leading B schools are charging close to 20 lakhs for this course, so it is worth paying around 19 lakhs at Great Lakes Institute of Management as it has better placement support

The recent Placement Statistics at GLIM are mentioned below:

Highest Package	INR 12 Lakhs per annum
Average Package	INR 6.55 Lakhs per annum

What is the GMAT cutoff score for the PGPM course at Great Lakes Chennai and what is the average placement package after the same?

Gaurav MukharjeeGreat Lakes Institute of Management

Great Lakes is a highly reputed B School that offers AICTE-approved one-year PGPM and two-year PGDM programs. For its PGPM program, Great Lakes accepts CAT, XAT, and CMAT. Here are the cutoffs of these respective exams

CAT 2021/2022	80
XAT 2022/2023	80
GMAT (Taken after Jan 1, 2020, for PGPM and after Jan 1, 2021, for PGDM)	600
CMAT 2022 for PGPM and CMAT 2022/2023 for PGDM	Below 5000 All India Rank for Chennai Campus Below 10000 All India Rank for the Gurgaon campus

Great Lakes will accept only Last year's scores of CAT and XAT for Cycle -1 of the PGPM 2023 admission process and for both the years in Cycle-2

However, the admissions are done holistically so qualifying the above cutoffs cannot alone determine your chances of admission here. The cutoffs too vary every year depending on the applicant pool and quality. Approximately, a 90+ percentile in XAT/CAT and a 600+ score in GMAT would be considered suitable subjects to meet other criteria.

Great Lakes placement for PGPM recorded 100% placements in 2023 with an average salary recorded at 18.10 LPA.

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