Great Lakes PGPM & PGDM Admissions 2026
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Great Lakes Institute of Management (GLIM), Gurgaon offers admission to courses at the postgraduate level. Great Lakes Gurgaon admissions are offered to the Post Graduate Programme in Management (PGPM), Post Graduate Diploma in Management (PGDM), PGPM-Family Business and Entrepreneurship (FBE) and Online PGDM. Great Lakes Gurgaon admissions are completely entrance-based for PGDM and PGPM courses. The mode of application for GLIM Gurgaon admissions is online. PGDM admission at Great Lakes Gurgaon is done through GMAT/ CAT/ XAT scores. For Great Lakes Gurgaon PGPM admissions, GMAT/ CAT/ XAT/ NMAT scores are accepted.
Candidates can also appear for the Analytical Writing Test and Personal Interview for GLIM Gurgaon admissions to PGDM/ PGPM courses. Great Lakes Gurgaon PGPM (FBE) admission is based on GMAT/ CAT/ XAT/ NMAT scores. However, candidates are invited for Initial Screening and PI through e-mail. Candidates can also appear for the Great Lakes Aptitude Test (GREAT) alternatively for GLIM GUrgaon admissions to PGPM (FBE) . For Great Lakes Gurgaon Online PGDM admission, candidates will have to go through a screening call with the Admissions Director’s office. Candidates can find below detailed information about the Great Lakes Gurgaon admission process.
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Check the exams considered for Great Lakes Institute of Management Gurgaon admissions.
Course | Entrance Exam |
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PGDM | GMAT/ CAT/ XAT |
PGPM | GMAT/ CAT/ XAT/ NMAT |
Post entrance examinations, candidates can apply for GLIM Gurgaon admissions by followimg the steps given below.
Great Lakes Institute of Management, Gurgaon offers admission to postgraduate courses in multiple specialisations. Courses offered by Great Lakes Gurgaon are Post Graduate Programme in Management (PGPM), Post Graduate Diploma in Management (PGDM), PGPM-Family Business & Entrepreneurship (FBE) and Online PGDM. Tabulated below table indicates the course-wise eligibility and Great Lakes Gurgaon admission criteria.
Courses | Eligibility Criteria |
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Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in any discipline from a recognised institution with an academic track record of 60% throughout + Candidates should have 0-3 years of work experience. Freshers and candidates with strictly less than 36 months of work experience as on June 30, 2025 + Valid score in GMAT/ CAT/ XAT | |
Bachelor’s degree in any discipline from a recognised institution + 2+ years of work experience is considered. However, exceptional students with 21+ months of experience by April 30, 2025 may be considered + Valid score in GMAT/ CAT/ XAT/ NMAT | |
Bachelor's degree or equivalent in any discipline from a recognised university/ institution and have scored a minimum of 50% marks (45% marks for SC/ ST/ OBC candidates) |
No, work experience is not mandatory to apply for the PGDM course at Great Lakes Gurgaon. But professional experience will strengthen your application. Freshers can also apply since the curriculum is designed to suit entry level professionals.
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The application procedure is comprehensive, evaluating the candidates based on academic performance, career experience, and programme suitability.
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Note: Candidates must submit the above-mentioned documents before the commencement of the classes.
Great Lakes Gurgaon consider CAT 2023/2024, XAT 2024/2025 and GMAT scores taken after Jan 1, 2022..
Admissions to Great Lakes courses are carried out only through the online application available on official website. Great Lakes Institute of Management does not authorized any third party to initiate applications on its behalf. Great Lakes Institute of Management does not admit students under Management Quota or any other form of reservation.
Yes, candidates can apply online by making a payment through any credit/debit card. Alternatively, they can purchase the key (required to unlock the online application) from IMS centers, Great Lakes City office and the Campus.
Great Lakes Gurgaon consider importance to the overall performance of an individual rather than excellence in a single field. The institute consider the candidate's past academic records, work experience, recommendations and essays (collected at the interview location). In addition, performance in GMAT/CAT/XAT and during the Personal Interview are considered while evaluating applicants.
Great Lakes follows thorough profile based evaluations, including academic record, work experience along with entrance scores in order to get the best out of the applicants. Therefore, there are no hard cut-offs for entrance scores and slightly lower scores than the desired range can also get through with good profiles and performance in the subsequent parts of the selection process post application.
Considering 80-85% of the students in-class, desired entrance ranges would be: CAT, XAT: 80-96 percentile and GMAT: 580 - 740 percentile.
A TOEFL/IELTS score is required only for non-Indian students who did not have ENGLISH as the primary language of instruction during their undergraduate studies.
No, The CAT/GMAT/XAT score cannot be waived under any circumstances.
Great Lakes do not have fixed cutoffs and any minimum scores (or 'Safe Scores') are decided on after the completion of the application process and review of the overall applicant pool. Since the applicant pool varies in number and quality every year, the Safe Scores may vary as well. As a broad indicator based on the past experience, a 80+ percentile in XAT/CAT, 580+ score in GMAT would be considered suitable subject to meeting other criteria.
Great Lakes Gurgaon consider CAT 2023/2024, XAT 2024/2025 and GMAT scores taken after Jan 1, 2022..
Admissions to Great Lakes courses are carried out only through the online application available on official website. Great Lakes Institute of Management does not authorized any third party to initiate applications on its behalf. Great Lakes Institute of Management does not admit students under Management Quota or any other form of reservation.
The course curriculum is structured according to the industrial standards of business core subject such as financial accounting microeconomics marketing organisation behaviour HRM etc are taught faculty members are well experienced and have a strong Academy background
The curriculum is up to date and it may focus on practical education rather than only theoretical education are group project, quizzes and individual presentation also to overall development of a person
Faculty members are brilliant, have huge knowledge, educated and have industry experience. They use both theoretical as well as practical approach to teach, which is a great combination to study and engage in class. The course curriculum is latest and updated as per the industry norms.
Hey,
The expected CMAT Cut off for 1 year PGPM course at great lakes gurgaon can be 85 percentile.
Eligibility criteria : candidates should have completed their bachelor's degree in any discipline with minimum aggregate of 50% marks from any recognised university.
Hope this helps you.
Hello Aspirant,
Hope you are doing well!!
According to your percentile you have chances to get seat in GLIM Gurgaon PGDM. To get seat in Glim Gurgaon PGDM you need to score 80 to 85 percentile, and based on your percentile you have decent chance to get seat in Glim Gurgaon PGDM. PGDM applicants estimate on GMAT/CAT/XAT/CMAT scores, past academic performance, work experience (if any) and performance in the personal interview.
I hope this information will help you.
Feel free to ask any query.
All the best for your bright future ahead.
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