Great Lakes Institute of Management offers admission to its various courses based on entrance exam scores, profile evaluation and Interview. It offers PGDM (duration of 2 years) and Executive MBA (duration of 1 year). More details about the popular courses offered at GLIM Chennai are as follows-

*Note: The above-mentioned fees is inclusive of accommodation & mess charges.

1. GLIM Chennai MBA Admission 2026
2. GLIM Chennai Executive MBA Admission 2026
3. GLIM Chennai Admission FAQs

GLIM Chennai MBA Admission 2026

GLIM Chennai offers MBA as its flagship course for a duration of 2 years. Candidates need to have passed a bachelor’s degree with at least 60% marks throughout. The course is fully residential. Students can choose from the five electives offered at the institute, namely, Finance, Operations, Analytics, Marketing, and OB/Strategy. The details about the admission process are given below.

GLIM Chennai MBA Admission Dates 2026

Candidates need to register themselves on the official website of the institute and also take the entrance exam to be considered for admission at GLIM Chennai. The important dates regarding the admission process are given below.

The admission process at GLIM Chennai occurs in 4 phases. The more details could be find by Clicking Here.

Important Dates for Accepted Exam 

The following video explains the following aspects-

• GLIM Admission Process – Step-by-step breakdown of the PI round
• Types of Questions Asked – Personal background, academic knowledge, industry insights, technical and managerial topics, and current affairs

GLIM Chennai MBA Eligibility Criteria

The candidates need to fulfill the following eligibility criteria for admission to MBA Course at GLIM Chennai.

• Passed a bachelor’s degree with at least 60% marks in aggregate throughout the academics(10th, 12th and Graduation).
• Should have work experience between 0-36 months as on 30th June 2026.
• For PGDM 2026 Intake, Great Lakes Institute of Management will accept scores of GMAT taken after 1st January 2023, CAT taken in 2024/2025, XAT taken in 2025/2026.

GLIM Chennai MBA Selection Criteria

GLIM Chennai uses the entrance exam score (CAT/XAT/GMAT), as one of the important criteria for shortlisting and admission to MBA courses. The candidates are shortlisted based on their entrance exam scores, academics, work experience and gender diversity for an AI-proctored Video Interview. The shortlisted candidates need to appear for a Personal Interview for the final admission process.

GLIM Chennai also offers Profile-Based Interview Calls, even before the entrance exam results are announced. The following factors would be evaluated for the Profile-based Early Interviews:

• Academics
• Extracurricular Participation
• Awards & Achievements

These profile-based early interview candidates would be considered for the final offer post-submission of scores once the test results are declared.

GLIM Chennai Cutoff

The institute uses CAT/XAT entrance exam score as one of its important evaluation criteria for the admission process to MBA courses. GLIM Chennai Cutoff for general category candidates is mentioned below.

GLIM Chennai MBA Batch Profile

GLIM Chennai Batch Profile for 2024-26 for PGDM Batch comprised 356 students. Among them, 65% of students were Freshers, while 35% of the batch had Work Experience. The ratio of male to female students is 70:30. 71% of the batch are from non-engineering backgrounds in their graduation. 

GLIM Chennai Executive MBA Admission 2026

GLIM Chennai offers various Executive MBA programs for candidates having a certain level of work experience. The more detailed admission process of these courses are given below.

GLIM Chennai Executive MBA Admission 2026

GLIM Chennai offers a PGPM course for a duration of 1 year. The registration process for admission to the course is ongoing and is open till Dec 4th, 2025. Interested candidates can fill out the application form available on the official website. The registration is INR 2200.

GLIM Chennai Executive MBA Eligibility Criteria

• Bachelor’s degree from a recognized institution with a consistent academic record.
• A minimum of 2 years of full-time work experience by April of the admission year.

GLIM Chennai Executive MBA Selection Criteria

Applicants are evaluated based on GMAT/CAT/XAT/NMAT scores, past academic performance, essays, work experience and performance in the 2 interview rounds. As a part of the application process, the institute has a mandatory  essay:

“What are your personal qualities which you think make you suitable to be a part of the Class of 2026-27?”

GLIM Chennai Executive MBA Admission Dates 2026

Candidates need to register themselves on the official website of the institute and also take the entrance exam to be considered for admission at GLIM Chennai. The important dates regarding the admission process are given below.

GLIM Chennai PGXPM Admission 2026

The institute offers a PGXPM course for a duration of 1 year. The registration process for admission to the course is ongoing and is open till Sep 30th, 2025. Interested candidates can fill out the application form available on the official website. The registration fee is INR 1500.

GLIM Chennai PGXPM Eligibility Criteria

• Bachelor’s Degree with at least 50% marks throughout.
• Minimum 8 years full-time work experience by 1st October, 2025.
• Two Recommendations (provide email-ids of the recommenders, the recommenders would be contacted at a later date)
• Statement of Purpose (SOP)

GLIM Chennai PGXPM Selection Criteria

• Shortlisting based on information provided in the application form
• Screening for academic performance and quality of work experience
• Assessment of clarity of purpose in pursuing executive management, interview performance and overall academic achievements.

GLIM Chennai Admission FAQs

Ques. What is the admission process at GLIM Chennai?

Ans. The admission process at GLIM Chennai involves the following steps:

• Online Application: Candidates must register on the official website and fill the online form with all the required details.
• Screening & Shortlisting: The institute evaluates the Applications based on academic performance, entrance exam scores, work experience, achievements, and overall profile.
• Personal Interview: Shortlisted candidates are invited for a AI Proctored Video Interview and a Personal Interview (PI).
• Final Selection:Final selection is based on the composite score — including test performance, academics, PI, and work experience (if any).

Selected candidates receive an Offer Letter, followed by document verification and fee payment.

Ques. What is the eligibility criteria for admission to PGDM at GLIM Chennai?

Ans. For admission to PGDM course at GLIM Chennai, candidates must have:

• A bachelor’s degree in any discipline from a recognized university.
• Consistent academic performance in 10th, 12th, and graduation (usually above 60%).
• A valid score in CAT / XAT / GMAT / NMAT.
• Fresh graduates or candidates with less than 3 years of work experience are eligible.

Ques. What is the eligibility criteria and admission process for PGPM-FBE course at GLIM Chennai?

Ans. For admission to PGPM-FBE course at GLIM Chennai, candidates must have a Bachelor’s degree in any discipline from a recognized institution. Additionally, the applicant must be a part of a family business or an entrepreneur having their own start-up. Admission to the course is based on scores in CAT/GMAT/XAT/NMAT, followed by a Personal Interview. In case candidates have not taken any of these tests, they can also take the Great Lakes Aptitude Test (GREAT) to become eligible for PGPM - FBE.

Ques. Do GLIM Chennai accept CMAT scores for admission to PGDM courses?

Ans. No, GLIM Chennai is not accepting CMAT scores anymore. Candidates with a valid score in CAT/ XAT/ GMAT can apply for various programs. Also, along with the entrance scores, a candidate should also match the minimum eligibility criteria.