Which one should I choose from KJ Somaiya- FS, Fore IB and PGDM in GLIM, Gurgaon?

Between KJ Somaiya- FS, FORE IB, and PGDM in GLIM, Gurgaon which one you should choose depends on your perspective and expectation from the MBA degree. Given below is a brief discussion on the programs maintained in the question. KJ Somaiya: KJ Somaiya is considered one of the best MBA institutions. Situated in the finance capital of the country, Mumbai, KJ Somaiya offers excellent placements in the Finance domain. Admission: Students are shortlisted for admission into the MBA in Financial Services program based on their CAT, XAT, CMAT, or GMAT score and the final selection is based on their performance in Group Discussion and Personal Interview. The total course fee is 14.93 lakhs. Placements: According to the placement statistics of 2020, around97% of students have secured job opportunities. The highest and average salary packages of the institute are 28.50 LPA and 10.08 LPA respectively. The recruiting companies are - Johnson & Johnson, AT&T, Intel, Microsoft, Godrej, etc. Banking & Insurance (31%) and Finance Services (16%) are the top sectors in which students get employed. FORE School of Management - PGDM IB (International Business Management) is a 2 year full time course which aims at preparing students to take up careers in corporate houses and family businesses engaged in International Business Operations. It provides management education in the context of the global business environment. Admission: The prerequisite to take admission to the PGDM IM program is at least 50% in graduation and valid CAT/XAT/GMAT score. The total course fee is 15.9 lakhs. Placements: Major recruiters at the 2019 placement were Asian Paints, HUL, ITC, Nivea, Philips Lighting, Deloitte, Vivo, HSBC, Schneider electric, etc. The BFSI (Banking, Financial Services, and Insurance) sector made the highest offers with a total of 38% offers. The average salary package offered was around 10.8 LPA. Great Lakes Institute of Management, Gurgaon - It is one of the top 5 emerging MBA colleges in Delhi NCR. Admission: For taking admissiona candidate should have a minimum of 50% in their graduation and a valid CAT, GMAT, XAT or CMAT. Placements: The PGDM batch has a 100% placement record. The leading recruiters are Aditya Birla, Axis Bank, Deloitte, Federal Bank, Gartner, Hexaware, ICICI bank, KPMG, NIIT Technologies, SecureNow, etc. The highest and average salary package offered at the institute is respectively 13.6 LPA and 9.15 LPA. BFSI was the top sector with a 41 % placement rate.

How is the PGPBA course (for business analytics) from Great lakes, Gurgaon? Is doing a course or certification helpful for career profile change?

Analytics is the science of extracting insights from sets of raw data using statistics and Business Analytics used by committed organizations to the data-fueled decision-making process. You will explore data to find new patterns and relationships between different variables with the help of statistical excavation and structuring by quantitative analysis. Then you will predict the results by predictive modeling and predictive analytics. PGPBA is a course for executives hence it is scheduled on weekends. It doesn't offer any placement assistance either. But if you're truly inclined, it'll be more like an added skill on your resume. Your excellence with this degree will depend on your work experience and your chosen domain in analytics. The Business Analytics program is much better than the executive course and if you go for a full-time one, then it'll be even better for your career prospects. Also, Great Lakes does have a good national reputation and the faculty and the syllabus would be the same at all the centers. This one year Pune PGPBA is a full-time course and part of SCMHRD. You will get a lot of hands-on experience on various processes linked with Marketing, Operations, Risk, Human Resources, Finance, Digital Marketing, and Hadoop.

How is Great Lakes PGDM Gurgaon for a candidate who is a plain B-Sc. graduate with no work experience?

Despite being a new course, Great Lakes PGDM Gurgaon is a decent option. It offers decent academics. Due to the locational advantage, students get good exposure to the industries nearby. Great Lakes Gurgaon placements 2022 ended with an average CTC of INR 15.6 LPA. The highest CTC offered this year was INR 19.3 LPA. Accenture, Deloitte, and Nielsen, are the major recruiters for the institute.

GLIM Gurgaon PGDM : Fees 2025, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

Course Highlights	Details
duration	2 Years (Full Time)
course level	PG (Diploma)
mode of study	On Campus
total fees	₹ 19.82 Lakhs
median package	₹ 10 Lakhs
eligibility	Graduation + CAT

College	PGDM Total Fees
GLIM Chennai	₹ 15.51 Lakhs
GLIM Gurgaon	₹ 13 Lakhs

Fee Type	Total Amount (INR)
total fee	₹19.82 Lakhs

Events	Dates
Application Edit Window XAT 2026 [MBA/PGDM]	Dec 08, 2025 - Dec 10, 2025 Ongoing
Objection Management Window CAT 2025 [MBA/PGDM]	Dec 08, 2025 - Dec 10, 2025 Ongoing
NMAT 2025 Exam Date	Nov 05, 2025 - Dec 19, 2025 Ongoing
XAT Admit card Availability	Dec 20, 2025 Upcoming
Last Date of Application for 2 Year Program for Professionals 2025 [PGDM]	Jan 02, 2026
XAT Exam Date	Jan 04, 2026
XAT Result	Jan 15, 2026 Tentative

Events	Dates
Submission of XAT 2026 Application [MBA/PGDM]	Dec 09, 2025
XAT Registration Timeline	Jul 10, 2025 - Dec 05, 2025
CAT Exam Date	Nov 30, 2025

Events	Dates
Objection Management Window CAT 2025 [MBA/PGDM]	Dec 08, 2025 - Dec 10, 2025 Ongoing
Application Edit Window XAT 2026 [MBA/PGDM]	Dec 08, 2025 - Dec 10, 2025 Ongoing
Last Date of Application for 2 Year Program for Professionals 2025 [PGDM]	Jan 02, 2026

Events	Dates
Submission of XAT 2026 Application [MBA/PGDM]	Dec 09, 2025

Events	Dates
XAT Admit card Availability	Dec 20, 2025 Upcoming
XAT Exam Date	Jan 04, 2026
XAT Result	Jan 15, 2026 Tentative

Events	Dates
XAT Registration Timeline	Jul 10, 2025 - Dec 05, 2025

Events	Dates
NMAT 2025 Exam Date	Nov 05, 2025 - Dec 19, 2025 Ongoing

Events	Dates
NMAT 2025 Scheduling	Aug 01, 2025 - Oct 25, 2025
NMAT 2025 Registration Date	Aug 01, 2025 - Oct 18, 2025

Admission to the college's PGDM program requires a valid Bachelor's degree and a strong CAT score for competitive selection. GMAT scores, past academics, work experience, and personal interview performance are also considered. The program, spread over two years with six trimesters, has a fee of approximately INR 16.75 to 18 lakhs, covering tuition, housing, and other charges. Though fees increase by around 10% annually, flexible payment and loans from banks like Axis and HDFC Credila are available.

The faculty is praised for its professionalism, with a 65:1 faculty-to-student ratio. The college boasts a 100% placement record, with top companies like Deloitte, KPMG, and EY offering roles primarily in sales and marketing. The highest annual package is INR 24 LPA, with an average of INR 12 LPA. Around 50+ companies recruit annually, and internships, often secured by 80% of students, offer stipends up to INR 70,000 per month.

Placement activities start in September, with near-total completion by the 6th trimester. The college's strong industry ties and robust internship opportunities enhance its appeal, although overall expenses are considered high.

By Collegedunia’s Personal AI

Yearly Placement Package Comparison
Median Package	₹10.00 Lakhs	₹10.00 Lakhs	₹9.18 Lakhs

Yearly Students Placed
Student Admitted	120	117	59
Students Placed	115	92	34

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rajvir balihar

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PGDM, General

Reviewed on Oct 22, 2024(Enrolled 2024)

Glim gurgaon

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The total course fees for pgdm is 1800000(approx) break down as : 1st year: 925000 2nd year: 900000 Laundry fees: 7000 per year This includes hostel as well as tution and program fees. This is a residential course this hostel is compulsory. There is no other hidden fees at time of admission and thereafter.

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priyodarshini nag

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Reviewed on Sep 11, 2024(Enrolled 2023)

Great Lakes Gurgaon, A good way to start the corporate life

The institute has no reservations against category process. The total fees is 1775000, including hostel and food that is 570000. Year wise would be 8,87000 including fooding and lodging. This includes a security deposit of 10000 No financial aid is available here

Anonymous

Reviewed on Apr 12, 2024(Enrolled 2023)

All you need to know for GLIM Gurgaon

tution fee increase policy depends on the university policies and have not increased ever in between of a curse complete cost will sum up to 18000000 which will include all stay food mess and course fees No scholarships are available, although loan facility is very easily available due to good ranking of the college i was part of the placement committee and also was granted a summer internship with a stipend of 25000

ISHIKA JAIN

Reviewed on Mar 20, 2024(Enrolled 2021)

Glimpses

The fees charged for 2 year PGDM course is 1675000 which includes hostel and mess fees too. Scholarship is being provided to the students who make it to the dean's list in 3 terms all together. And there is no other charges during this tenure

ISHANI CHOWDHURY

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Reviewed on Mar 20, 2024(Enrolled 2022)

Life at Glim G.

The fee structure is according to the given information in the offical.great lakes portal which ranges around 16-18 lakhs. The overall expense will be around 19 lakhs. There are few scholarship available. Also for foreign exchange program you will get financial aid.

TIASA SARKAR

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Great Lakes Institute of Management, Gurgaon

During PGDM 2022-24 , the fees was Rs 16,75,000 including hostel and mess food. They serve you food 4 times- Breakfast, Lunch, dinner, snacks. The college provides internship and placement opportunities. Every year college achieves 100% placement. There are different kind of roles that are provided here- Business analyst, Management trainee, B2B sales , Strategist role, Research role, Structured Finance role, Consulting etc.

Mayank khandelwal

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Reviewed on Feb 24, 2024(Enrolled 2023)

Great Lakes

The fees which the college charges is 1995000 which includes overall expenses of the students.There is no scholarship given to the students in the college. College generally increases fee at a rate of 10% for new batch and college do provide internship as well as placements opportunities for its students.

YASH JAIN

Reviewed on Feb 23, 2024(Enrolled 2023)

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College fee is too high as compared to placements

The overall fees of the college is 1995000 which includes hostel and mess fees as well. Average hike per year in the fess is 10%. No scholarship is given to the students on the basis of merit or for reservation. College provides internship as well as full time job opportunities to students.

Aryan pattnaik

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Reviewed on Jul 24, 2023(Enrolled 2023)

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Fees for the two-year PGDM program is 17.75 Lakhs Including the hostel fee. There is no scholarship for the PGDM batch. There are some scholarships for the PGPM batch. The hostel facilities are also one of the best.

Anwar

Reviewed on Aug 23, 2020

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Fee Structure And Facilities:

Fees structure of my course is Tuition & Academic Fee-INR 615000, Program Fee-INR 378000, Housing and Food Charges-INR 524000, Caution Deposit (Refundable)-INR 10000, Alumni Subscription-INR 5000 and Student Welfare Fund-INR 8000. students can avail education loan from such as Axis Bank, HDFC Credila & Avanse. The fees are quite affordable as per the course.