Post Graduate Programme in Management [PGPM] From Great Lakes Chennai, Chennai

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Post Graduate Programme in Management [PGPM] Fees

2,125,000total fees
1 Year DegreeOn CampusPost GraduationFull Time
Yearsyear 1
Semester1
Tution fees₹1120000
Other fees₹1005000
Total Year Wise fees21.25 Lakhs

Great Lakes Chennai Post Graduate Programme in Management [PGPM] Important Dates


Important Events

EventDate
CMAT Exam Date
May 04, 2024Upcoming
CMAT Result
May 31, 2024Tentative

Expired Events

EventDate
CAT 2023 Admit Card Date
Nov 07, 2023
CAT 2023 Exam Date
Nov 26, 2023
XAT Registration Timeline
Jul 15, 2023 - Nov 30, 2023

Important Events

EventDate
CMAT Exam Date
May 04, 2024Upcoming
CMAT Result
May 31, 2024Tentative

Expired Events

EventDate
CMAT Admit Card Date
Apr 08, 2024
CMAT Registration Timeline
Feb 13, 2024 - Mar 13, 2024

Great Lakes Chennai Post Graduate Programme in Management [PGPM]  Ranking


Great Lakes Chennai Management ranking by India Today is 17 out of 272 in India in 2023 and it was ranked 18 out of 281 in India in 2022. Great Lakes Chennai Management ranking by NIRF is 31 out of 125 in India in 2023 and it was ranked 31 out of 125 in India in 2022. Great Lakes Chennai Management ranking by Outlook is 3 out of 200 in India in 2024 and it was ranked 3 out of 200 in India in 2023
Management #3 out of 200 in Top Private Colleges in India 2024 
Management #17 out of 272 in India 2023 
#1st in Chennai
Management #31 out of 125 in India 2023 
#2nd in Chennai
#4 in Tamil Nadu
Management #3 out of 200 in Top Private Colleges in India 2023 
Management Aa5 in India 2023 
Management #18 out of 281 in India 2022 
#4th in Tamil Nadu
Management #31 out of 125 in India 2022 
#2nd in Chennai
#4 in Tamil Nadu
Management #4 out of 120 in Top Private Colleges in India 2022 
Management #9 out of 268 in India 2021 
#1st in Chennai
#1 in Tamil Nadu
Management #24 out of 100 in India 2021 
#2nd in Chennai
#3 in Tamil Nadu
Management #5 out of 119 in Top Private Colleges in India 2021 
Management #20 out of 292 in India 2020 
#1st in Chennai
#2 in Tamil Nadu
Management #23 out of 100 in India 2020 
#2nd in Chennai
#3 in Tamil Nadu
Management #5 out of 155 in Top Private Colleges in India 2020 
Management #18 out of 284 in India 2019 
#3rd in Chennai
#5 in Tamil Nadu
Management #18 out of 75 in India 2019 
#2nd in Chennai
#4 in Tamil Nadu

Eligibility Criteria

  • Valid CAT*/GMATx/XAT+/CMAT scores. For PGPM admission process 2024-25, Great Lakes Institute of Management will accept scores of GMAT taken after 1st January 2021, CAT taken in 2022/2023, XAT taken in 2023/2024 or CMAT 2023. CMAT 2024 Scores will only be accepted if CMAT results are declared before the final admission deadline.
  • NMAT# 2022 onwards scores will additionally be accepted for PGPM 2024-25. You can enter scores from multiple attempts. Only the best score will be considered for your admissions.
  • A Bachelor’s degree in any discipline from a recognized institution
  • Typically candidates with 2 to 10 years of work experience are considered. However, exceptional students with 21+ months of experience (by April 30th, 2024) may be considered.
  • Candidates with 2-3 years of work experience by 30th April 2024 are encouraged to apply for the One Year Flagship PGPM. They are also eligible to apply for the Two year PGDM. 
  • In case an eligible candidate would like to apply for both the programs, they may do so by filling the application forms for both PGPM and PGDM separately. Candidates will be evaluated based on the respective program’s admission criteria. The admissions panel may also recommend the candidates for a specific program based on the assessment and program fit.
  • Freshers and candidates with experience lesser than 24 months strictly may apply to the Great Lakes PGDM Program

Course Details

Latest Update: Great Lakes PGPM admission 2024 has started and the last date to apply is February 10, 2024.

Great Lakes Chennai offers an PGPM program to candidates with a minimum of 8 years of full-time work experience. Great Lakes is one of the institutes of India, has been ranked 31st for MBA by NIRF 2023. The institute accepts valid scores obtained in the CAT/ XAT+/ EA by GMAC/ Equivalent Test or Great Lakes Aptitude Test. The institute arranges a Written Test & Interview session for the selection purpose. 

Great Lakes Chennai PGPM is a 20-months academic program, divided into 7 terms. The curriculum is designed to provide professionals with general management competencies and prepares them for their aspirations. The program covers all the management science areas of specializations, namely, Finance, Marketing, Operations, Technology, and Human Resources Management. 

Great Lakes Chennai PGPM Important Dates 2024

Event Dates
PGPM admission 2024 Starts August 01, 2023
Last Date to Apply for Cycle 1 December 1, 2023
AWT - Cycle 1 December 7, 2023
PI - Cycle 1 December 9 - 10, 2023
Last Date to Apply for Cycle 2 February 10, 2024

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Great Lakes Chennai PGPM Course Highlights

  • Great Lakes Chennai PGPM is a 7 term blended, rigorous program with 7.5 days of classroom sessions in each term. 
  • The learning mode of the PGPM program is available both in Online & Offline mode.
  • Great Lakes Chennai charges INR 21,25,000 for the PGPM program. 
  • The PGPM program of Great Lakes Chennai is a compulsory residential curriculum during the contact modules. 
  • Great Lakes Chennai PGPM program students have been offered a number of corporate sponsorship in each batch. 

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Great Lakes Chennai PGPM Fees Structure 2023-24

Program & Academic Fees Indian Students(INR) International Student(US$)
Tuition & Academic Fee 1120000 20500
Program Fee 630000 12000
Total 1750000 32500
Accommodation Charges (Single AC)* 360000 7500
Others
Caution Deposit (Refundable) 10000 300
Alumni Subscription 5000 100
Total Fees 2125000 40400

  • Candidates are required to pass a bachelor’s degree in any discipline with 50% marks in aggregate. 
  • Students must hold a 50% marks track record throughout their academics. 
  • Candidates with 2 to 10 years of Work Experience are considered. However, Exceptional Students with 21+ Months of Experience (by April 30th, 2024) may be considered.
  • Candidates with 2-3 Years of Work Experience by 30th April 2024 are encouraged to apply.
  • Candidates must appear in the CAT, XAT+, EA by GMAC, equivalent aptitude tests, or Great Lakes Aptitude Test.

Great Lakes Chennai Selection Criteria

  • Applicants should have appeared in a Standard Test like CAT, XAT+, EA by GMAC, equivalent aptitude tests or Great Lakes Aptitude Test & have qualified marks to be selected as Great Lakes uses the achieved scores for screening applications for admissions. 
  • Candidates are required to provide two recommendations & the recommenders' valid email id so that the recommenders would be contacted at a later date. 

Evaluation Process

  • Students will be shortlisted on the basis of information provided in the application form.
  • The screening process will be conducted by the university & will be based on academic performance and quality of work experience. 
  • Shortlisted applicants will be called for Written tests & and Interviews for the final selection process. 
  • Assessment of clarity of purpose in pursuing executive management, interview performance and overall academic achievements.

Great Lakes Chennai Application Process

To fill the application form at Great Lakes Chennai, follow the given steps:

  • Visit the official website of Great Lakes Chennai.
  • Register as a new user through email id and contact number.
  • Pay the application fee which is INR 1,500 through Net Banking/Debit/Credit Card.
  • Fill in the application form with correct details (personal, academic, work experience).
  • Upload a scanned Passport-size Photograph.
  • Upload scanned signature and self-attested documents.
  • Make sure to recheck all details before submitting.
  • Submit the form and keep a copy for future use.

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Great Lakes Chennai PGPM Course Details

Great Lakes Chennai PGPM is a post-graduate professional program offered in the Management domain for the duration of 20 months. 

  • It is a 7 terms program provided for working executives to develop competencies in General Management and Business Leadership. 
  • It is a residential program, each term requires 7.5 days of classroom sessions with a set of core courses on Finance, Marketing, Operations, Technology and Human Resources Management.
  • The pedagogy forms the basis of the learning process, following through components through the digital learning platform in the following 3 months after each term.

The curriculum is noted down as follows: 

Themes  Courses
Business Essentials Fundamentals  Business Economics, Basic Financial Accounting, Financial Management, Managerial Accounting, Financial Statement Analysis, Negotiations & Bargaining
Analytical Core  Business Statistics, SPSS/SAS, R & Python, Excel for Business Management, Optimization Models for Business Decision Making
Value Chain Demand & Supply Functions Marketing Management, Market Research, Product & Brand Management, Customer Relationship Management, Sales & Distribution Management, Operations Management, Supply Chain Management, Project Management, Strategic Total Quality Management
Technology, Design, Innovation & Entrepreneurship Design Thinking, Innovation & New Product Development, Entrepreneurship, AI, Machine Learning, Analytics and Block Chain (AIMLAB) Management
 
Leadership & Strategy for Enduring Success Organization Behavior, Human Resource Management, Strategic Management, Strategy Execution, Strategic Marketing, Strategic Profitability Management, Equity & Commodity Markets Valuations, Mergers & Acquistions, Business Law & Ethics (Module), Corporate Governance, Transformational Leadership and Change Management
Succeeding in Global Environment International Business Management, Doing Business in Far East, Business Language (International)
Action Learning Board Room Simulation, Capstone/Business Project(terms 4 to7), International Immersion (optional)
International Immersion (Optional)

FAQs

Ques. What will be the CAT percentile to be selected for Great Lakes Chennai PGPM?

Ans. Students are required to have at least 80% at CAT to be selected for Great Lakes Chennai PGPM program. After qualifying CAT cutoff students are required to participate in the WAT & PI session for the final selection process. Check: Great Lake Chennai Cutoff

Ques. Does work experience matter at the admission process of Great Lakes Chennai PGPM?

Ans. Yes, work experience has a different weighatge while the admission process of Great Lakes Chennai PGPM: 

Work Experience  Weightage 
<10 years  20%
10 - 15 years  48%
16 - 20 years  8%
>20 years  24%

Ques. Does qualified CAT score require for taking admission to Great Lakes Chennai PGPM?

Ans. Yes, a valid score in the CAT is required to take admission in Executive Program at Great Lakes Chennai. The institute also accepts qualified score achieved in the XAT+, EA by GMAC, equivalent aptitude tests or Great Lakes Aptitude Test. 

Ques. What is the mode of application at Great Lakes Chennai for PGPM?

Ans. The application form can be filled either through the online mode or the application form can be purchased from the office of the institute for offline mode. Due COVID-19 Great Lakes keeping the application in Online mode only. Pay the application fee through Net Banking/Debit/Credit Card and enter the required personal and academic details.

Ques. Does Great Lakes Chennai refund fee if any student wants to leave from the program?

Ans. No, if an applicant leaves the program for any reason after he/she has been enrolled Great Lakes Chennai does not offer any fee refund. 

Ques. Does Great Lakes Chennai provide any education loan for PGPM students?

Ans. Yes, there are several ways to finance PGPM students, some participants receive full or partial sponsorship from their employers, while others utilize the educational loan provided by banks: 

  • Axis Bank 
  • HDFC 
  • Bank of Baroda
  • Avanse
  • Auxilo

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2125000 (1 Year )
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# Ranked 17/272 by India Today Management Ranks
Highest Salary₹4600000
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Duration - 1 Year
Course Offered - Full Time
Mode - Full Time
Degree Type - On Campus
Course Level - Post Graduation
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