Great Lakes Institute of Management opens applications for PGPM, PGPM-FBE admissions 2026

Great Lakes Institute of Management (GLIM) has started accepting applications for the 1-year Post Graduate Programme in Management (PGPM) and PGPM in Management Family Business and Entrepreneurship (FBE) for the academic year 2026-27. The PGPM programme is offered at both Chennai and Gurgaon campuses, while PGPM-FBE is exclusively offered at the Chennai campus.

The PGPM is designed for professionals having 2+ or more years of experience. The one-year MBA programme leverages a world-class faculty pool for experiential learning opportunities. The PGPM-FBE programme is designed for the next generation of family business owners and entrepreneurs.

The FBE programme is customised to equip applicants with the skills required to grow their businesses in a rapidly evolving industry.

According to the official Great Lakes statement, the class of 2025 in the PGPM programme secured an average CTC of Rs 17.8 lakhs, a 2.7x increase over the average pre-programme CTC, underscoring strong career outcomes.

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Great Lakes Institute of Management: Eligibility criteria

The eligibility criteria for both PGPM and PGPM-FBE are as follows.

Eligibility for PGPM

• Applicants must have a bachelor’s degree in any discipline from a recognised institution, with a minimum of 50% marks in academics
• Applicants should have a valid GMAT/CAT/XAT/NMAT score (previous years’ scores accepted)
• Applicants should have 2+ years of work experience as of April 30, 2026

Eligibility for PGPM-FBE

• Bachelor’s degree in any discipline from a recognised institution, with a minimum of 50% in academics
• Applicants should have a valid CAT/GMAT/XAT/NMAT score, or a Great Lakes Aptitude Test (GREAT) score
• Applicants should be a part of a family business or an entrepreneur with their own registered start-up.

Speaking on the commencement of the admission process, Gautam Lakhamraju, COO and admissions director of Great Lakes Institute of Management, said: “We are excited to invite applications for the PGPM and PGPM-FBE for the academic year 2026–27. Both programs are designed for distinct yet equally ambitious segments of aspiring leaders – seasoned professionals aiming to accelerate their corporate journeys, and next-generation entrepreneurs seeking to scale their ventures. Our goal is to deliver world-class learning experiences that blend academic rigor, industry relevance, and a truly global perspective.”