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Great Lakes Gurgaon MBA Admission 2024 (Open): Cutoff, Fees, Criteria, Placements

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Post Graduate Diploma in Management [PGDM]

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2 Years

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12.47 Lakhs

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Total Fees	₹ 12.47 Lakhs

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Latest Update: Great Lakes Gurgaon MBA admission 2024 has begun and the last date to apply for Cycle 1 is December 1, 2023. Interested candidates can register themselves through the official website. CAT 2023 Admit Card will be released on November 7, 2023 and the exam is scheduled for November 26, 2023. XAT 2024 registration has begun, and the last date to apply is November 30, 2023 and the exam is scheduled for January 7, 2024.

Great Lakes Gurgaon MBA is a full-time Post Graduate Diploma program offered in the Management domain & applicants with less than 2 years of work experience are eligible. For admission to the MBA program, Great Lakes Gurgaon accepts valid scores in GMAT/ CAT/ XAT/ CMAT.

This two-year program is divided into 4 terms & 6 electives, namely, Marketing, Finance, Operations, HR, Analytics, & Open Electives. Great Lakes Gurgaon MBA 2023 batch has witnessed an excellent placement session with 100% of recruitment. Prominent recruiters have participated in this season.

Great Lakes Gurgaon MBA Course Highlights

Great Lakes Gurgaon MBA program is a two-year academic program, offered in the full-time mode for the freshers & as well for the working professionals.
Great Lakes Gurgaon MBA course is provided at INR 16.75 Lakhs. Great Lakes Gurgaon Fees
The MBA program of Great Lakes Gurgaon is designed to make aspirants business-ready managers.
The expected CAT cutoff for taking admission to the MBA course at Great Lakes Gurgaon is 90%. Check: Great Lakes Gurgaon Cutoff
From the previous year's placement statistics the average CTC has increased by 10% to 11.6 LPA while the highest domestic CTC was INR 21.5 LPA offered by a global enterprise. Check: Great Lakes Gurgaon Placements

Great Lakes Gurgaon Important Dates 2024

Event	Dates
Last Date to Apply for PGDM - Cycle 1	December 1, 2023

CAT Dates
CAT Registration Starts	August 2, 2023
CAT Registration Ends	September 20, 2023
CAT Admit Card	November 07, 2023
CAT Exam Date	November 26, 2023

XAT Dates
XAT Registration Opens	July 15, 2023
XAT Registration Closes	November 30, 2023
Last Date for XAT Application through GMAT / GRE	December 31, 2023
XAT Exam Date	January 07, 2024

CMAT Dates
Last Date of Submission of Applications Forms Online	Mar 13, 2024 (Tentative)
Last Date for Payment of Application Fee Online	Mar 13, 2024 (Tentative)
Correction Window (Online Only)	Mar 14, 2024 - Mar 16, 2024 (Tentative)

Great Lakes Gurgaon MBA Fees

Great Lakes Gurgaon charges total fees INR 16.75 Lakhs for the MBA program.

A brief detail of the fees is noted down below:

Program & Academic Fees	Fees
Tuition & Academic Fee	INR 6.9 Lakhs
Program Fee	INR 4..2 Lakhs
Sub-total	INR 11.10 Lakhs
Housing and Food Charges	INR 5.5 Lakhs
Caution Deposit (Refundable)	INR 10,000
Alumni Subscription	INR 5,000
Total Fees	INR 16.75 Lakhs

Great Lakes Gurgaon MBA Eligibility Criteria

Applicants should have done Graduation in any discipline from a recognized university with 50% marks in aggregate.
Freshers and candidates with less than 24 months of work experience as of 30th June 2022 only are eligible. (Candidates with greater than 24 months of work- experience are requested to apply for the Great lakes MBA program).
Candidates are required to have qualified marks in the CAT/ GMAT/ CMAT/ XAT before applying for Great Lakes Gurgaon MBA.
Participants who are rank holders at University/ College will be given an extra weightage.

Great Lakes Gurgaon MBA Selection Criteria

The selection will be evaluated based on valid CAT/ GMAT/ CMAT/ XAT scores, performance in the interview session, past academic records, work experience, and written ability test.

Academic Abilities: Candidates must have consistently good academic records & should be shortlisted by the authority-based academic qualification.
Standardized Test Scores: For Great Lakes Gurgaon MBA intake 2022, the institute considers qualified scores in the CAT/ XAT/ CMAT/ GMAT.
Rank Holders: Special preference will be provided by the institute for the university/ college rank holders.
Diversity of Background: Great Lakes considers diversity in the background to bring academic diversity into the MBA classroom.

Great Lakes Gurgaon MBA Application Process

Candidates who satisfy all the eligibility criteria can fill in the application online by visiting the official website of the institute or can purchase the application form from the Great Lakes Offices in Chennai.

Online Payment

Students must visit the official website to apply online visit https://www.greatlakes.edu.in/gurgaon.
Select the course ‘MBA’ and click on Apply Now.
Select ‘Gurgaon’ campus as a preferred one.
Fill in all the requisite details and upload the scanned signature and photograph copies
Candidates are required to provide the email address of the recommender. The recommendation letter will be collected from the final selected student’s recommenders and it must be submitted through online.
Pay the application fee INR 2000 through credit/debit card and submit the application form.

Offline Payment

Make a payment of INR 2000 as the application fee at IMS centers and procure a coded number key for applying. The rest of the application process is online.

Great Lakes Gurgaon MBA Course Details

Great Lakes Gurgaon provides MBA program for working professionals with 0-2 years of work experience.

The program is offered for the duration of two years, residential course, divided into 4 terms & covers 6 areas of specialisations.
The curriculum is focused on the growth areas of Analytics, E-commerce/ Internet businesses, Energy, etc.
The MBA program of Great Lakes Gurgaon includes a 8 weeks of rigorous summer internship.
All the functional specailisations will be offered in in Finance, Marketing, Operations and Analytics (Minor).

The syllabus of the MBA ptogram is noted down term-wise below in the tabulated format:

Term	Syllabus
Term 1	Financial Accounting & Decision Making, Microeconomics, Marketing Management I, Individuals in Organization (OB I), HRM, Statistical Methods in Decision Making (SMDM), Written Communication, Karma Yoga
Term 2	Cost and Management Accounting, Macroeconomics, Marketing Management II, Business Ethics and Corporate Governance, Optimization Techniques for Decision Making, Oral Communications, Groups in Organization (OB II)
Term 3	Strategic Management (15 hours), Business Research Methods, Financial Management (40 hours), Production and Operations, Management, Business Analytics, Business Law, Design Thinking (15 hours)
Term 4	Strategic Management II, Financial Modelling, Electives Begin

Candidates can opt for functional specailisation & the electives of specialisaions are listed as follows:

Specialisations	Electives
Marketing	Digital Marketing, Product & Brand Management, Sales & Distribution Management, Marketing & Retail Analytics * (M)(A), B2B Marketing, Consumer Behaviour, Web and Social Media Analytics* (M)(A), CRM, Services Marketing, Integrated Marketing Communication
Finance	Financial Statement Analysis & Valuation, Wealth Management, Security Analysis & Portfolio Management, Finl. Mgt. for Developing Mktg. Strategy, Mergers & Acquisitions, Derivatives & Finl. Risk Mgt., Banking Management, International Finance, Project Finance
Operations	Enterprise Resources Planning, Supply Chain Management, Service Operations, Quality Management, Project Management, Internet Business, Demand Planning & Forecasting (O)(A)*
HR	Personal/Interpersonal Skill Enhancement through Self Awareness, Compensation Management, Leadership, Performance Management, Talent Acquisition, Negotiation and Bargaining
Analytics	Business Intelligence, Machine Learning, Marketing & Retail Analytics * (M)(A), Deep Learning & Natural Language Processing, Web and Social Media Analytics* (M)(A), Big Data & Cloud Analytics for Managers, Financial Risk Analytics, Demand Planning & Forecasting (O)(A)*
Open	Contemporary Pricing Strategies, Game Theory and Public Policy

Great Lakes Gurgaon MBA Placement

Great Lakes Gurgaon Placements 2023 is concluded. The average package stood at INR 11.6 LPA while the highest package was pegged down at INR 21.5 LPA. The details for the same is tabulated below:

Particulars	Placements Statistics 2023
Highest Package	INR 21.5 LPA
Average Package	INR 11.6 LPA
Top 10% Average Package	INR 18.03 LPA
Top 25% Average Package	INR 15.26 LPA
Top 50% Average Package	INR 13.28 LPA
Top 75% Average Package	INR 12.35 LPA
Major Sectors	Consulting (31%)
Major Functions	Finance (25%), Sales & Marketing (19%)
Top Recruiters	Deloitte, Infosys, Cognizant etc

FAQs

Ques. What is the minimum cutoff to take admission into Great Lakes Gurgaon MBA program?

Ans. The minimum CAT cutoff for Great Lakes, Gurgaon MBA program would be 90+ percentile as per the cutoff trends. But students will be shortlisted based on the Overall performance as if a student gets a CAT Score of 90+% but does not have adequate academic qualifications then the application may get rejected. Check: Great Lakes, Gurgaon Cutoff

Ques. Does Great Lakes Gurgaon conduct any interview process for any admission purpose?

Ans. Yes, Great Lakes Gurgaon conducts a Personal Interview process for the final selection process & along with that the authority arranges Profile-Based Early Interview for those candidates who have registered for GMAT/CAT/XAT/CMAT exams but the results are yet to out. In the Profile-Based Early Interview Process, these components will be evaluated:

Academic Records
Extracurricular Activities
Awards & Achievements

Ques. Does MBA students of Great Lakes Gurgaon get any financial support?

Ans. Great Lakes Gurgaon provides education loans as the form the financial support. The institute does not have any scholarship system. The education loan can be availed by the MBA students at competitive terms from the loan providers like Axis Bank, HDFC Credila & Avanse. Check: Great Lakes Gurgaon Scholarship

Ques: If a student’s application for Great Lakes Gurgaon MBA did not get selected in Cycle 1 & can the student apply again?

Ans: Yes, if any student does not get selected in any of the cycles conducted by Great Lakes Gurgaon then he/she can apply again for the next cycle only with the qualified CAT/ GMAT/ CMAT/ XAT score is valid.

Ques: What are the factors considered for taking admission to Great Lakes Gurgaon MBA program?

Ans: Great Lakes considers the overall performance of an individual rather than excellence. To get selected the performance in GMAT/CAT/XAT/CMAT and during the Personal Interview are considered. The institute looks after the candidate's academic qualification, work experience, recommendations, and essays. Check; Great Lakes Gurgaon Admission

Course Details

Duration2 Years

Number of Seats-

Type of CourseFull Time

Mode of TeachingOn Campus

Placement

Highest Placement	₹ 22.5 Lakhs
Average Placement	₹ 11.7 Lakhs
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Great Lakes Institute of Management - [GLIM]: 25 answered questions

What is the best option among: TAPMI, IFMR, Great Lakes Gurgaon 1 year PGPM?

Nimitya Dutt

20 Mar 23

Remember that the quality of education should be consistent across all institutions. Keep in mind that the MBA program emphasizes teamwork and a unique approach to learning that may differ from traditional education.

Consider the financial aspect of pursuing an MBA, as the return on investment (ROI) is crucial. If you plan to take out a loan to finance your education, keep in mind that a significant portion of your salary may go toward paying off your debt. Additionally, the average salary package may include variable pay, meaning you may receive less money than expected.

Think about the turnaround time for completing your degree. Some institutions, such as GLIM, offer a one-year PGPM course, which means you can start earning and paying bills sooner than those who opt for a longer program. This can also give you a head start in terms of gaining work experience and building your bank balance.

Consider the brand value of the institution you choose to attend. While brand value is important, particularly when seeking employment, it may not hold as much weight in the long term. Ultimately, your achievements and experience will be more important than where you earned your degree.

In the end, it's up to you to determine the best approach for your career. Keep in mind that the right balance of ROI, turnaround time, and brand value will depend on your personal circumstances. For example, if you have the financial means, ROI may not be a priority, while if you're just starting out, turnaround time may be more important than brand value.

What are the advantages of pursuing PGPM at Great Lakes, Gurgaon?

Madhuri Sengupta

17 Jun 21

The Post Graduate Program in Management (PGPM) offered by the Great Lakes Institute of Management (GLIM), Gurgaon is an excellent program and lives up to the reputation that Great Lakes has built over the years. GLIM provides a great course curriculum with top-notch professors to learn from which are similar in both the Chennai and Gurgaon campuses. Some of the advantages of the Gurgaon campus are as follows.

The location of Delhi-NCR gives an excellent opportunity for industry interactions and networking.
The course curriculum includes mandatory live project opportunities with corporates which is easier to find in this region.
The college also focuses on emerging areas such as E-commerce, Business Analytics, etc. which are taught by top industry practitioners.

Apart from that, you can take a look at the placement statistics for the year 2020-21 here.

Average CTC	INR 12.15 lakhs per annum
Highest domestic CTC	INR 18.83 lakhs per annum
Average increase in salary	168%
Sector wise placements	Consulting (32%), Sales and Marketing (21%), Analytics (17%), Product management (15%), General Management (8%), Operations (4%) and Finance (3%)

So, you should definitely choose GLIM Gurgaon campus for PGPM with its unique advantages.

Which program is better: K J Somaiya Executive MBA or Great Lakes Gurgaon One Year MBA?

Tushar Jadeja

29 Jun 21

One of my friends from school is an alumnus of Great Lakes. According to him, the institute has a very good 1-year PGPM program.

There is not much difference between the faculty of Great Lakes and that of institutes like XLRI, IIMs, ISB, etc. Teachers from other countries also visit the campus. In addition to these, the methods of teaching are always being updated and enjoy high acceptance in the industry.

The following table gives a brief overview of the institutes:

Institute	Great Lakes	K J Somaiya Mumbai
Fees	16,95,2000 INR	8,17,290 INR
Average Package	13 LPA	10 LPA
Top Recruiters	ADP, Cognizant, Happay, Hexaware, Manipal Business Solutions, Newgen Software, etc	Amazon , Citi, GEP, Infosys, Cognizant, ICICI, Capgemini, Infosys, JP Morgan
Duration of course	1 year	15 months

You can make decisions based on your preference of location, convenience, budget, etc. Thorough research goes a long way.

What is worst thing about Great Lakes Institute of Management Gurgaon?

Akansha Sinha

08 Sept 22

Other than a few minor shortcomings, there is nothing worth mentioning. Despite being newly established Great Lakes Institute of Management Gurgaon has improved a lot. It has moved to its permanent campus which is well equipped and has good infrastructure. Great Lakes Gurgaon placements in 2022 ended with an average CTC of INR 15.6 LPA. Companies such as Accenture, Deloitte, KPMG, Nielsen, etc. took part in the placement drive.

Is Great Lakes Gurgaon PGPM as good as Chennai campus in terms of education and placements?

Gaurav Mukharjee

02 Jun 22

There is hardly any difference between Great Lakes Gurgaon and Chennai campus in terms of education and placements. Key faculty is shared for the campuses. Placement is combined. Facilities, resources, and exposure are also similar on both campuses.

The Great Lakes Gurgaon campus also has some additional benefits as it is located near the corporate hub of Delhi NCR. Students get good exposure to diverse industries such as E-Commerce, Analytics, Internet Business, etc. They also get the chance to do live projects with corporates in NCR.

How hard is MBA admission at the Great Lakes (Chennai/Gurgaon)?

Ruhee Singhania

16 Mar 23

If you're considering Great Lakes Institute of Management (Chennai/Gurgaon) for MBA, you should be aware that it may not be a good option. There are numerous students with bad experiences during their interviews and found that the companies that come for placement are not very good. The placement process for the PGDM and PGPM batches of Great Lakes Chennai in 2023 has come to an end. The highest package offered was INR 46 LPA, while the average salary for the PGDM batch was INR 14.5 LPA and for the PGPM batch, it was INR 18.10 LPA. Additionally, the campus is small and lacks open spaces or grounds.

So if you're thinking about joining Great Lakes, you should be cautious. It's not a good idea to join just for the sake of doing an MBA. You should choose a business school that will help you build a successful career, not ruin it.

How is the PGPBA course (for business analytics) from Great lakes, Gurgaon? Is doing a course or certification helpful for career profile change?

Barkha Basu

06 Jul 21

Analytics is the science of extracting insights from sets of raw data using statistics and Business Analytics used by committed organizations to the data-fueled decision-making process.

You will explore data to find new patterns and relationships between different variables with the help of statistical excavation and structuring by quantitative analysis. Then you will predict the results by predictive modeling and predictive analytics.

PGPBA is a course for executives hence it is scheduled on weekends. It doesn't offer any placement assistance either. But if you're truly inclined, it'll be more like an added skill on your resume. Your excellence with this degree will depend on your work experience and your chosen domain in analytics.

The Business Analytics program is much better than the executive course and if you go for a full-time one, then it'll be even better for your career prospects. Also, Great Lakes does have a good national reputation and the faculty and the syllabus would be the same at all the centers.

This one year Pune PGPBA is a full-time course and part of SCMHRD. You will get a lot of hands-on experience on various processes linked with Marketing, Operations, Risk, Human Resources, Finance, Digital Marketing, and Hadoop.

Is CMAT percentile 92.86 enough to crack the cutoff of great lakes Gurgaon?

Pablo Pathanobish

17 Jun 21

One of my close friends attended Great Lakes at Gurgaon and here are some tips based on her experience.

You will be evaluated based on their GMAT/ CAT/ XAT/ CMAT scores, previous academic performance, essays, work experience (if any), and performance in the personal interview.
The selection process is built in a criterion that facilitates evaluating academic abilities, standardized test scores, rank, integrity and ethical values, and diversity of background.
At Great Lakes, there are no fixed cut-offs, you will be evaluated in a multidisciplinary way. Profiles are considered completely although the test scores are important, the selection is more emphasized on well-rounded candidates with an overall strong track record.

In 2020, the required CMAT cutoff at the institute was 85%. So, you are eligible for the institute but try to make your profile better as the CMAT score alone is not enough to get selected for admission.

How suitable is Great Lakes, Gurgaon for an MBA in Finance?

Akhil Gujral

06 Jul 21

I have a friend who is also an MBA Finance enthusiast. He was shortlisted for Great Lakes, Gurgaon- specifically for Finance. My answer would be more conversational and definitely does not intend to be any sort of advice as eventually, it is your call.

For studies, Great Lakes is a good choice to opt for. But here, what happens to be even more prioritized is the job profile of working under Finance.

The industry of Finance specifically has a range of 10% of jobs to offer along with 50% reserved for marketing and for operations, which is 30%. Last year, 21% of the recruiters were from BFSI out of only a small range of 10% were provided a job in Finance. Others are compelled to opt for sales. Many students end up opting for it as MBA Finance leaves them indebted and they are in dire need of a job to pay off the loan.

If you have enough confidence, do go for it. But then, if you consider yourself to be and stay your average self, there is something you need to work on.

I’m confused between two colleges for MBA or PGDM. 1. Bimtech Noida 2. Great Lakes Gurgaon. Which one should I opt for and why?

Senjuti Mishra

14 Jun 22

You should opt for Great Lakes Gurgaon, it is a better option. It offers better placements and brand value. Great Lakes placement 2022 had a 100% placement rate. The average CTC received by the students was INR 16 LPA. Big brands such as Accenture, Deloitte, Wells Fargo, etc. visit the campus placement of Great Lakes Gurgaon. The ROI offered by the institute is pretty good as well.