The admissions procedure for the Great Lakes Institute of Management Chennai (GLIM Chennai) is now open. In addition to two executive programs, the institute offers corporate and full-time courses. Subject to fulfilling the minimal eligibility requirements, admission to all courses is contingent upon obtaining a valid score on one of the CAT, GMAT, or XAT exams. Interested candidates can register online on the institute's official website, and the entire admissions process is done online.
Great Lakes Institute of Management Chennai Admission 2025: Eligibility & Selection Process
For the majority of its programs, the admissions process runs from July to December. Candidates must obtain a valid score on course-specific entrance tests and fulfill the institute's basic eligibility requirements in order to be admitted. The selection criteria and costs for each course that GLIM Chennai offers are listed in the following table:
| Course | Eligibility | Selection Criteria |
|---|---|---|
| PGPM | UG degree in any discipline from a recognised institution 2+ years of work experience Note: The work experience criteria mentioned above are taken from unofficial sources on the internet. Hence, it is indicative. |
CAT/ GMAT/ XAT/ NMAT score + Essay writing + Personal Interview (PI) |
| PGDM | UG degree in any discipline from a recognised institution and minimum 60% aggregate across class 10/ class 12/ under graduation + 0-3 years of work experience | CAT/ GMAT/ XAT score + Essay writing + Personal Interview (PI) |
| PGXPM | UG degree in any discipline from a recognised institution and minimum 50% aggregate across class 10/ class 12/ under graduation + Minimum 8 years full-time work experience + Two recommendations + Statement of Purpose | Overall academic performance + Personal Interview (PI) |
| PGPM Flex | UG degree in any discipline from a recognised institution and minimum 50% aggregate across class 10/ class 12/ under graduation + Minimum 2 years of work experience (candidates having 18-24 work experience will be subjected to admission if they have an excellent academic track record) | Written Test (conducted by Great Lakes) + Personal Interview (PI) |
Great Lakes Institute of Management Chennai Admission Process 2025
The Great Lakes Institute of Management Chennai uses its official website to administer its online admissions process. For candidates to enroll in the university's offered courses, they must finish the entire admissions process. The following is the admissions procedure for Shivaji University:
- Candidates must fulfill the qualifying requirements of the Great Lakes Institute of Management Chennai.
- Taking and passing the entrance examinations is the next stage.
- Shortlisted applicants can continue with the Great Lakes Institute of Management admissions process following the release of the merit list.
- Candidates that make the short list will be invited to the PI and initial screening.
- Attending the Analytical Writing Test (AWT) and Personal Interview (PI) is the next stage.
- Following AWT and PI, there will be a final shortlisting.
- Candidates can now confirm their admission to Great Lakes Chennai and pay fees after being shortlisted.
Great Lakes Institute of Management Chennai Final Seat Allotment 2025
Those who pass the entrance tests and are eligible for the Personal Interview (PI) phase must go to the Great Lakes Institute of Management, Chennai admissions cell to verify their documents and pay the tuition fee before their seats are finally assigned.
Documents Required
- Class 10 marksheet
- Class 12 marksheet
- Graduation marksheet
- Entrance exam scorecard
- Migration certificate
- Transfer certificate
- Character certificate
- Caste certificate (if applicable)
- Passport size photograph
- Aadhar card
