Garima Content Writer
Content Writer | Updated On - Sep 25, 2025
PGPM and PGDM programmes are offered at both the Chennai and Gurgaon campuses, while the PGPM-FBE programme is available exclusively at the Chennai campus.

Great Lakes Institute of Management is currently accepting applications for the 2026 academic session for its 1-year Post Graduate Programme in Management (PGPM), 2-year PGDM programme, and PGPM in Management – Family Business and Entrepreneurship (FBE). The PGPM and PGDM programmes are offered at both the Chennai and Gurgaon campuses, while the PGPM-FBE programme is available exclusively at the Chennai campus.
The PGPM course is specially designed for working professionals who already have at least 2 years of full-time work experience. The two-year PGDM programme is designed for early-career professionals with up to three years of work experience. On the other hand, the PGPM-FBE is designed to prepare future leaders of family businesses and young entrepreneurs to grow their ventures.
According to the official statement from Great Lakes Management, the PGPM Class of 2025 achieved an average CTC of INR 17.8 lakh, a 2.7x rise over the pre-programme average, highlighting strong career outcomes. The PGPM (Chennai & Gurgaon) and PGDM (Gurgaon) programmes close on December 4, 2025, while the PGPM-FBE (Chennai) programme has a deadline of October 31, 2025.
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Great Lakes MBA Admission Dates 2026
The application deadlines for Great Lakes Institute of Management’s 2026 academic session are as follows:
| Events | Campus | Dates |
|---|---|---|
| PGPM Application Deadline | Chennai & Gurgaon | December 4, 2025 |
| PGDM Application Deadline | Chennai & Gurgaon | December 4, 2025 |
| PGPM-FBE Application Deadline | Chennai | October 31, 2025 |
Great Lakes MBA Eligibility Criteria 2026
The eligibility criteria for PGPM, PGDM and PGPM-FBE are as follows.
Eligibility Criteria for GLIM PGPM
| Criteria | Details |
|---|---|
| Educational Qualification | Bachelor’s degree in any discipline from a recognised institution with at least 50% marks |
| Test Scores Accepted | GMAT / CAT / XAT / NMAT (previous years’ scores also accepted) |
| Work Experience | Minimum 2 years of full-time work experience as of April 30, 2026 |
Eligibility Criteria for PGDM:
| Criteria | Details |
|---|---|
| Educational Qualification | Bachelor’s degree in any discipline with at least 50% marks from a recognised institution |
| Test Scores Accepted | CAT / GMAT / XAT |
| Special Requirement | Professionals with up to 3 years of experience; candidates from family businesses may also apply for PGPM-FBE |
Eligibility Criteria for PGPM-FBE:
| Criteria | Details |
|---|---|
| Educational Qualification | Bachelor’s degree in any discipline from a recognised institution with at least 50% marks |
| Test Scores Accepted | CAT / GMAT / XAT / NMAT, or Great Lakes Aptitude Test (GREAT) |
| Special Requirement | Must be part of a family business or an entrepreneur with a registered start-up |
Further details on Great Lakes PGPM and PGPM-FBE admissions will be available on the official website and Collegedunia. Applicants are advised to regularly check for updates and ensure the timely submission of their applications.
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