Great Lakes Gurgaon is ranked 62nd in NIRF 2023 in the Management Category. Great Lakes Gurgaon is one of the youngest B-schools in India with an Industry 4.0-Ready Cutting-Edge Curriculum and World-renowned Faculty. The institute has been ranked among the top 5 emerging B-School in India by NHRDN.  Great Lakes Gurgaon offers 2 year MBA (PGDM) for professionals with 0-2 years of work experience and One Year MBA(PGPM) for professionals with work experience as its prominent full-time AICTE approved flagship programs. Read More Great Lakes Gurgaon Courses

The Great Lakes Institute of Management admission process is through online mode only. Admission to both PGPM and PGDM is based on the candidates' valid scores in graduation and in CAT, XAT or CMAT.  Shortlisted candidates are further called for the Personal Interview round and WAT (Analytical Writing Test). The final selections are made on the basis of students' merit performance, score in the qualifying exam, work experience (if any) and students' performance in the Personal Interview round. Read More Great Lakes Gurgaon Admission

Great Lakes Gurgaon Key Facts

  • Accreditations: Great Lakes Gurgaon has received the prestigious AMBA (Association of MBAs) and SAQS accreditation for its flagship one-year fast track MBA program – PGPM and two-year PGDM program. The institute has been accredited nationally by NBA and AICTE. Check How hard is MBA admission at the Great Lakes (Chennai/Gurgaon)?
  • Placements: Great Lakes Gurgaon highest package stood at INR 33.3 LPA whereas Great Lakes Gurgaon average package stood at INR 15.8 LPA for the PGPM batch & INR 11.6 LPA for the PGDM batch.
  • Summer Placements: During Great Lakes Gurgaon Summer Internship Placements 2021, 70 companies participated & made 144 internship offers to the participating batch. 
  • Top Recruiters: Deloitte, Infosys, Accenture, EY, HCL etc participated in the 2023 placement drive. Check Is Great Lakes Gurgaon PGPM as good as Chennai campus in terms of education and placements?
  • Batch Diversity: Great Lakes ensures diversity in class and its PGPM students have over a thousand years of collective work experience gained from different industries. Its PGDM class has 40% female students. The institute also provides Rich Peer Learning with 1200+ years of collective diverse experience. Also Check Which B-school should I choose amongst TAPMI PGDM, Great Lakes PGDM and KJ Somaiya PGDM?
  • Faculty: Great Lakes, Gurgaon, benefits from exceptional faculty with an excellent academic track record and extensive industry experience. The institute has 25+ Global Faculty from Stanford, Kellogg, Chicago Booth, etc and 50+ renowned full-time faculty offering unparalleled learning and global perspectives. Check: Great Lakes Gurgaon Faculty

Great Lakes Gurgaon Important Dates

CAT Dates
CAT Registration Starts August 2, 2023
CAT Registration Ends September 21, 2023
CAT Admit Card October 25, 2023
CAT Exam Date November 26, 2023
XAT Dates
XAT Registration Opens July 15, 2023
XAT Registration Closes November 30, 2023
Last Date for XAT Application through GMAT / GRE December 31, 2023
XAT Exam Date January 07, 2024
CMAT Dates
Last Date of Submision of Applications Forms Online Mar 13, 2024 (Tentative)
Last Date for Payment of Application Fee Online  Mar 13, 2024 (Tentative)
Correction Window (Online Only) Mar 14, 2024 - Mar 16, 2024 (Tentative)

Great Lakes Gurgaon Courses

Course Course Eligibility Course Fees( in INR)
PGPM Eligibility: Graduation in any stream with minimum 50% marks in aggregate /Full-time MBA program suitable for candidates with 2+ years of experience.
Duration: 1 year
Selection Criteria: CAT /XAT / CMAT+ PI
Intake: 420		 19.25 Lakhs
PGDM Eligibility: Minimum Graduate from any recognized University/ Institute with at least 50% aggregate marks/ only freshers and candidates with less than 24 months of work experience are eligible to apply.
Duration: 2 Years
Selection Criteria: CAT /XAT /CMAT+ PI
Intake: 180		 17.25 Lakhs

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Great Lakes Gurgaon CutOff 2023

Great Lakes Cut off 2023 will be based on aggregate percentile score although candidates should also have scored well across the sections of the entrance exams. The cutoffs may remain as under:

Entrance Exam PGPM Expected cut off Years PGDM Expected Cut off
CAT 2022 80 80
XAT 2023 80 80
CMAT 2023 - 90+
GMAT(Taken after Jan 1, 2019 for PGPM and after Jan1, 2020 for PGDM) 600 600

Great Lakes Gurgaon Admissions

Great Lakes Gurgaon has a comprehensive selection process that considers multiple parameters beyond just competitive exam scores.

  • All applicants should possess a Bachelor’s degree in any discipline from a recognized institution.
  • Exam scores accepted: CAT scores (for both PGPM & PGDM), XAT scores of the year (for both PGPM & PGDM) for PGPM and after PGDM or CMAT score.
  • The overall profile based shortlisting takes into account the academic track record, work profile, professional as well as personal achievements and the essays in the application form.
  • Interview Process includes Personal Interview along with an Analytical Writing Test.

Check How suitable is Great Lakes, Gurgaon for an MBA in Finance?

Great Lakes Gurgaon Placements

Great Lakes Gurgaon Placements 2023 is concluded. Great Lakes Gurgaon highest package stood at INR 33.3 LPA whereas Great Lakes Gurgaon average package stood at INR 15.8 LPA for the PGPM batch & INR 11.6 LPA for the PGDM batch. The highest number of placements were made in the Consulting & ITES sectors. The below table represents the highlights of Great Lakes Gurgaon Placements 2023:

Particulars 

PGPM Placements

PGDM Placements

Highest Package

INR 33.3 LPA

INR 21.5 LPA

Average Package

INR 15.8 LPA

INR 11.6 LPA

Top 10% Average Package

INR 26.2 LPA

INR 18.03 LPA

Top 25% Average Package

INR 22.1 LPA

INR 15.26 LPA

Top 50% Average Package

INR 18.8 LPA

INR 13.28 LPA

Top 75% Average Package

INR 17.1 LPA

INR 12.35 LPA

Major Sectors

ITES (50%), Consulting (41%)

ITES (31%), Consulting (31%)

Major Job Roles

Business Analyst, Senior Business Consultant, Data Consultant, Product Manager etc

Strategy Consulting, Digital Consulting, Digital Operations, General Management,  Product Management etc

Major Functions

Digital Consulting (28%), Functional Consulting (20%)

Finance (25%), Sales & Marketing (19%)

Top Recruiters

Deloitte, Infosys, Accenture etc

Deloitte, EY, HCL etc

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Great Lakes Gurgaon FAQs

Ques. What are the specializations offered under the PGPM course at Great Lakes, Gurgaon?

Ans. Under the PGPM Program at Great Lakes Gurgaon, students can opt for a Major and Minor specialization in areas such as General Management, Finance, Marketing, Operations and IT, Analytics, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning.

Ques. What are the application documents required for Great Lakes Gurgaon admission?

Ans. Candidates need to provide Class 10, Class 12 and graduation marksheets, entrance test scorecard, transfer certificate, migration certificate and recent passport-size photo.

Ques. Who are the faculty teaching at Great Lakes Gurgaon?

Ans. Great Lakes' core faculty consists of academicians and industry experts with experience in teaching at top business schools in India and abroad. Many of them have their academic qualification from IITs and other leading Institutions. Further Faculty in the Great Lakes, Gurgaon and Great Lakes, Chennai share Great Lakes resources, many of whom teach in both locations.

Ques. Are student loan facilities available at Great lakes Gurgaon?

Ans. Yes, students can avail loans at competitive terms from leading Education loan providers such as Bank of Baroda, Axis Bank, HDFC Credila & Avanse. The preferential terms for taking education loans at Great Lakes Gurgaon are the same as offered for Great Lakes, Chennai and other leading business schools.

Ques. Is the PGDM at Great Lakes, Gurgaon, similar to the one at Great Lakes, Chennai?

Ans. The PGDM at Great Lakes, Gurgaon, is similar to the PGDM at Chennai and has the same course structure. It is a 2 year Management program for candidates with less than 24 months of work experience.

Ques. Is the PGDM at Great Lakes, Gurgaon, similar to the one at Great Lakes, Chennai?

Ans. The PGDM at Great Lakes, Gurgaon, is similar to the PGDM at Chennai and has the same course structure. It is a 2 year Management program for candidates with less than 24 months of work experience.

Ques. Where is the Gurgaon campus of Great Lakes Gurgaon located?

Ans. Around NH8, close to Manesar and is easy to reach from New Delhi and Gurgaon as well as from IGI Airport. There is a connectivity for Metro as well.

Ques. What is the special thing about Great Lakes Gurgaon?

Ans. The institution is the only youngest B-School campus to have been accredited by AMBA in 2019. Also known to be a prime educator in the field of Data Science as per 2018 Insight Magazine.

Ques. Is PGDM a recognized course at Great Lakes Gurgaon?

Ans. Yes, the PGDM program is accredited by AMBA and approved by AICTE. More than 140+ students are enrolled in this course each year.

Ques. What was the placement statistic for PGDM class of 2023 at Great Lakes Gurgaon?

Ans. Great Lakes Gurgaon highest package stood at INR 33.3 LPA whereas Great Lakes Gurgaon average package stood at INR 15.8 LPA for the PGPM batch & INR 11.6 LPA for the PGDM batch.

Ques. Who can opt for PGPM at Great Lakes Gurgaon?

Ans. The PGPM program is for professionals with a work experience of 2 years. Those with exceptional academic performance may be considered with an experience of 18 months or above full-time experience.

Ques. What were the key highlights of placements for PGPM at Great Lakes Gurgaon

Ans. Great Lakes Gurgaon highest package stood at INR 33.3 LPA whereas Great Lakes Gurgaon average package stood at INR 15.8 LPA for the PGPM batch & INR 11.6 LPA for the PGDM batch.

Ques. What is the fee structure for PGPM at Great Lakes Gurgaon?

Ans. The fee structure for students willing to pursue PGPM have to pay INR 16,65,000 (if an Indian national) and INR 26,34,000 approx (for international students).

Ques. Are there any hostel facilities at Great Lake Gurgaon?

Ans. Yes, hostel facility is offered at Great Lakes Gurgaon. It is mandatory for students to opt for hostel accommodation. There is a fully residential complex dedicated to cater to students.

Ques. Does Great Lakes Gurgaon offer scholarships?

Ans. No, there are no scholarships offered to students. There is no concession for reserved category students in terms of fees as well.

Ques. What are the specializations being offered in the Great Lakes Gurgaon?

Ans. The Specializations offered under PGDM Programme at Great Lakes Gurgaon are mainly in 5 areas including Marketing. Finance, Operations, AIMLA and General Management.

Ques. How are the faculty at Great Lakes Gurgaon?

Ans. Great Lakes Gurgaon core faculty includes academicians and industry experts with teaching experience at top business schools in India and abroad. Many of the faculty possess academic qualifications from IITs and other leading Institutions including IIM Ahmedabad and XLRI Jamshedpur. The Great Lakes Gurgaon also comprises international faculty including the University of Houston and George Washington University etc.

Ques. Does Great Lakes have tie up with banks for education loans

Ans. Yes, at Great Lakes Chennai, students can avail of loans on competitive terms from leading banks & NBFC loan providers such as Axis Bank, HDFC Credila & Avanse etc. The preferential terms offered for Great Lakes, Chennai for taking education loans are the same as offered for other leading business schools.

Ques. Does Great Lakes Gurgaon provide any scholarships to its selected students?

Ans. Great lakes Gurgaon does not provide any scholarships for its courses. However, the institute has tie-ups with banks and financial institutions for loans whose details are provided on the Great Lakes Collegedunia page.

Ques. Is there any short term course of 6 months to 1 year for working professionals at Great Lakes Chennai?

Ans. Yes, the one year PGPM offered by Great Lakes Gurgaon is designed for professionals with a minimum of 2 years full time work experience and looking to gain general management competencies for accelerating their career growth. Exceptional candidates with more than 18 months of experience may also be considered for the PGPM Programme..