Great Lakes Institute of Management Chennai, Chennai - Admissions 2025

About Great Lakes Institute of Management Chennai

The admission process at Great Lakes Institute of Management Chennai is designed to select high-potential candidates through a transparent, multi-stage evaluation system. All major programs follow a primarily online application mode and require valid management entrance exam scores alongside academic performance and holistic profile assessment.

How to Apply

Applications to all programs are completed online through the official institute website. Interested candidates must:

• Visit the official admissions portal of Great Lakes Chennai.

• Register and create a candidate account.

• Select the preferred course and pay the application fee online.

• Fill in personal, educational, and professional details accurately.

• Upload scanned copies of required documents per the instructions.

• Submit the application and await confirmation for further rounds.

Entrance Exams

Admission to flagship programs like PGPM and PGDM requires scores from recognized management entrance exams:

• Common Admission Test (CAT)

• Xavier Aptitude Test (XAT)

• Graduate Management Admission Test (GMAT)

• NMAT (for certain cycles)
  Each program has specified minimum percentile cut-offs (typically 80–90 percentile for PGPM and PGDM).

Selection Criteria

Selection is based on a combination of quantitative scores and qualitative assessment. The evaluation comprises:

• Entrance Exam Score (CAT/XAT/GMAT/NMAT)

• Academic record (Class 10, 12, Graduation marks)

• Work Experience (for PGPM, PGPM Flex, PGXPM)

• Essay Writing (Statement of Purpose, Short Essays)

• Personal Interview (PI) for shortlisted candidates

• Additional components for executive/doctoral programs: recommendation letters, Statement of Purpose, work experience evaluation.

• For PGPM Flex: Written test and PI conducted by Great Lakes.

Admission Timeline (2025)

• CAT Registration: Aug 1 – Sep 13, 2025

• XAT Registration: Open till Dec 5, 2025; Exam on Jan 4, 2026

• NMAT Registration: Aug 1 – Oct 10, 2025

• Application Submission: Follow program-specific deadlines—typically September to January for next year intake

• Shortlisting: Announced 2–3 weeks after entrance exam results and application closure

• PI and Written Tests: Scheduled between November and February

• Final Offer Letters: Released March–April

Documents Required

• Academic certificates and mark sheets (Class 10, 12, Graduation)

• Valid entrance exam scorecard (CAT/XAT/GMAT/NMAT)

• Work experience letters (for programs requiring experience)

• Statement of purpose and essays as prescribed

• Copies of ID proof (Aadhar, passport, etc.)

• Two passport-size photographs

• Recommendation letters (executive/doctoral programs)
  All documents must be scanned and uploaded as per admissions instructions.

Helpdesk Contact Info

For queries related to admissions, candidates can contact:

• Email: admissions@greatlakes.edu.in

• Phone: +91–44–6741 6666

• Campus Address: Great Lakes Institute of Management, 283/3, Prince Infocity II, Rajiv Gandhi Salai, Kandanchavadi, Chennai – 600096.

Table: Admission Steps

Great Lakes Institute of Management Chennai upholds transparency in admissions, rigorous standards in selection, and a supportive helpdesk. Prospective students are encouraged to prepare all documents early and follow the published timeline meticulously to maximize their admission chances.