Great Lakes Institute of Management Admission 2024 Open

Great Lakes Institute of Management will now consider NMATscores. Admissions have opened for PGPM and the PGDM for the academic session 2024-25. Great Lake's last date to apply for both courses is December 1, 2023. Previously, the institute used to admit students to PGPM programs using the CAT, XAT and GMAT Scores. Now, applicants with valid NMAT scores are eligible to apply.

Great Lakes Eligibility Criteria

For PGPM:

• A valid GMAT, CAT, XAT, or NMAT score is required for application. Scores from prior years are also considered.
• By April 30 2024, candidates with 2-10 years of work experience will be eligible to apply.

For PGDM:

• Applicants whose GMAT, CAT, XAT, or CMAT scores are valid. Scores from prior years are also considered.
• Great Lakes Admission 2024  are open to candidates with 0–3 years of work experience as of April 30, 2024.

Great Lakes Admission Process 2024

• Applicants who fulfil the requirements can submit a Great Lakes online application 2024.
• Those who wish to apply must pay Rs. 2,000 online and then complete the online application form available at www.greatlakes.edu.in.
• By choosing the relevant option in the registration form, candidates can apply to both the Great Lakes, Chennai, and Great Lakes, Gurgaon campuses separately or through a single application form for both campuses.
• Candidates must provide the recommender's official email address. The final chosen student's recommenders will provide the recommendation letter, which must be filed online.

Great Lakes Evaluation Process

The evaluation of applicants is based on their performance in the personal interview, essays, job experience, past academic performance, and GMAT/CAT/XAT/CMAT results. One factor included in the selection process makes it easier to assess each applicant:

• Academic abilities - The program is extremely rigorous and demanding; only those with a strong academic record and the capacity to handle pressure are considered for admission.
• Standardized test scores - In order to remove differences across undergraduate institutions, Great Lakes takes into account test results from the GMAT, CAT, XAT, or CMAT in the total evaluation.
• Rank holders - Holders of college or university ranks receive a distinct advantage and brownie points from the program.
• Integrity and ethical values -  The Great Lakes place a strong emphasis on moral principles, including creativity.
• Diversity and backgrounds - Diversity in backgrounds at Great Lakes makes peer learning easier and helps turn "uncut stones" into "diamonds." In the PGDM classroom, we shall make a concerted effort to increase academic diversity.

Great Lakes Fees Structure

Campus Location	Program Name	Fees
Chennai	1-year PGPM	Rs. 21.25 lakhs
	2 year PGDM	Rs. 19.95 lakhs
Gurgaon	1-year PGPM	Rs. 20.25 lakhs
	2 year PGDM	Rs. 17.75 lakhs

Great Lakes Seat Intake

Campus Location	Program Name	Seats
Chennai	1-year PGPM	420
	2 year PGDM	300
Gurgaon	1-year PGPM	180
	2 year PGDM	300

Final Selection Criteria

• After being shortlisted based on available scores, candidates will be contacted at the specified centres for the final selection round (PI Round).
• Aptitude test results carry some weight during the interview shortlisting process but not in the final selection process.
• The final selection criterion will give significant weight to the performance in the personal interview (PI).
• Excellent academic results will be given the appropriate weight throughout the final selection process.
• Applicants will receive the appropriate weighting in the final selection round if they showed leadership at work, in school, or college.
• Great Lakes will base its final admission offer on a number of factors, including past academic standing, essay writing test, GMAT/CAT/XAT/CMAT/NMAT scores, and interview performance.