Great Lakes Institute of Management, one of India’s top-ranked business schools with campuses in Chennai and Gurgaon, has opened admissions for its 2026–27 academic year for the One-Year Post Graduate Program in Management (PGPM) and the two-year Post Graduate Diploma in Management (PGDM). Consistently recognized among India’s leading management institutions in the National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF), Great Lakes is known for its academic excellence, industry-aligned curriculum, and strong career outcomes.
The PGPM, offered at both the Chennai and Gurgaon campuses, is Great Lakes’ flagship one-year, full-time MBA program designed for professionals with 2+ years of experience seeking an accelerated career transition. Developed in consultation with industry leaders and CXOs, the program features a refreshed, industry-aligned curriculum with new specializations in Product Management, Consulting, and Data Science, alongside core disciplines such as Marketing, Finance, and Operations. Impact Skill Labs in Data Visualization, Storytelling, and Managerial Communication further enhance practical learning.
The program continues to deliver strong career outcomes. For the Class of 2025, the average CTC stood at ₹17.8 lakhs, reflecting a 2.7x increase over the average pre-MBA CTC.
Eligibility Criteria:
- Bachelor’s degree in any discipline with a minimum of 60% across 10th, 12th, and graduation
- Valid GMAT/CAT/XAT/NMAT scores (best score considered)
- Minimum 2 years of full-time work experience as of April 30, 2026
The PGDM, offered at both the Chennai and Gurgaon campuses, is Great Lakes’ two-year, full-time MBA program designed for fresh graduates and early career professionals with less than three years of work experience who are looking to build a strong foundation in management. The program combines rigorous academic learning with extensive mentorship from a distinguished faculty body to shape early management trajectories.
A key feature of the PGDM is its mandatory corporate internship, which provides first-hand exposure to real business environments. Students secure internships with marquee organizations such as Bain, Deloitte, EY, Godrej, Coca-Cola, Nestlé, and JP Morgan Chase & Co., enabling them to develop practical skills and industry-ready competencies from the outset of their careers. The PGDM Class of 2025 recorded an average CTC of ₹15 lakhs and highest CTC offered was ₹39.8 lakhs.
Eligibility Criteria (PGDM 2026 Intake):
- Valid GMAT/CAT/XAT scores (GMAT after Jan 1, 2023; CAT 2024/2025; XAT 2025/2026)
- Bachelor’s degree with a minimum of 60% across 10th, 12th, and graduation
- Freshers and candidates with less than 36 months of work experience as of May 30, 2026
With admissions now open for the 2026 intake, Great Lakes Institute of Management invites aspiring professionals and future leaders to apply to its flagship PGPM and PGDM programs and accelerate their management careers with a globally recognized, industry-driven learning experience.
About Great Lakes Institute of Management
Established in 2004, Great Lakes Institute of Management is one of India’s leading business schools, consistently recognized for its academic rigor, industry-aligned curriculum, and future-focused pedagogy. With campuses in Chennai and Gurgaon, Great Lakes offers globally benchmarked management programs that integrate analytics, technology, and sustainability to prepare high-impact, future-ready leaders for an evolving business environment.