Great Lakes Gurgaon is a rapidly rising private B-school, consistently ranked in the top 50 in India and known for its innovation, industry orientation, and focus on analytics. It features a green, modern, residential campus in the NCR region, with strong academic-industry collaboration.Every PGDM/PGPM program has a strong emphasis on corporate ethics, analytics, cross-functional teamwork, experiential learning, and real-time business issue resolution.Led by nationally and internationally recognized faculty, the school boasts visiting professors from global business schools.
The flagship two-year PGDM program is open to freshers and young professionals, with curriculum in core management, data-driven decision-making, and leadership. Elective tracks allow deep specialization. The one-year PGPM is targeted at those with ≥2 years work ex, and focuses on career acceleration. Family business and online management programs are new, growing, and aligned with global business needs.
| Event | Date (Indicative) |
|---|---|
| CAT, XAT, GMAT score window | 2022–2024 (for CAT/XAT/GMAT) |
| Application Opens | Sept 2024 |
| Application Closes | January 2025 |
| Shortlisting | Ongoing (rolling calls) |
| Personal Interview (PI) | Jan–Mar 2025 |
| Final Selection | March–April 2025 |
| Program Start | June 2025 |
PGDM (Full-Time, 2 Years):
Dual AICTE-approved MBA with modern curriculum—core courses (marketing, ops, finance, HR, analytics, all in year one), extensive elective tracks (AI/ML, business analytics, sustainability, entrepreneurship, digital marketing, etc.), and a capstone learning project.
Emphasis on industry immersion, leadership labs, and live business projects.
Summer internship mandatory.
PGDM (Online):
Flexible, digitally delivered, modular structure across all management domains; working professionals can earn an MBA in 2 years.
PGPM (1 Year, Full-Time):
For professionals with 24–60 months of work ex; advanced management curriculum, career transformation, consulting projects, and international immersion.
PGPM-FBE (Family Business & Entrepreneurship):
1-year MBA-equivalent, with mix of family business, entrepreneurship, innovation, and hands-on venture/consulting projects.
Certificate/Short-Term Courses:
Management Development Programs (MDPs), Executive Cert., Data Science, HR Analytics, etc.
Application:
Apply online, fill all personal/academic/entrance details; pay ₹2,000 (non-refundable) application fee.
Eligibility:
PGDM: Bachelor’s degree (minimum 60%); valid CAT (2023/24), XAT (2024), or GMAT (2022+) score.
PGPM: Bachelor’s (50%+), work ex (24–60 months), valid CAT/XAT/GMAT
PGPM-FBE: Bachelor’s, family business/entrepreneur background, aptitude test (GREAT) and interview
Shortlisting:
Evaluated on entrance score, academic track record, professional achievements, and communication.
Personal Interview (PI):
In-depth, panel-based; assesses leadership, goal clarity, academics, diversity, and values.
Final Merit List:
Weighted composite score of entrance test, PI, academic record, work ex, and diversity; provisional offer sent via email/portal.
Enrollment:
Admission offer acceptance, fee payment as per schedule, and document upload for verification.
Hostel preference/room selection after confirmation.
Separate process for PGDM Online and executive programs. International candidates accepted for PGPM/PGDM via GMAT.
| Program | Duration | Total Fees (₹) | Special Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| PGDM | 2 years | 13L–18L | Hostel/mess approx 4–5L extra |
| PGPM | 1 year | 21.8L | for experienced professionals |
| PGDM Online | 2 years | 4–6L (installments) | Pay-as-you-go model |
| PGPM-FBE | 1 year | ~7–9L | Family business focus |
Total Fee: ~₹13,00,000 – ₹18,08,000 (for 2 years, as per program and seat matrix)
Breakup Example:
Tuition Fees: ₹12,85,000
Caution Deposit: ₹10,000 (refundable)
Alumni Fee: ₹5,000
Hostel & Mess: Additional, typically ₹2–2.5L per annum depending on accommodation and facilities
| Fee Component | Year 1 (₹) | Year 2 (₹) | Total (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition Fee | 6,42,500 | 6,42,500 | 12,85,000 |
| Caution Fee | 10,000 | – | 10,000 |
| Alumni Fee | 5,000 | – | 5,000 |
| Total | 6,57,500 | 6,42,500 | 13,00,000 |
Hostel and mess are additional and paid per year, usually around ₹2–2.5L/year.
Flexible payment plans are offered, along with merit-based scholarships and debt aid.
PGDM Class of 2025:
Highest CTC: ₹25.5L
Average CTC (PGDM): ₹11.8L
Median (PGPM): ₹15.3L
Top profiles: Consultant, Sr. Executive–Corporate Sales, Credit Analyst, Product Manager, Finance Consultant, Account Manager
Sector Split:
IT/ITES: 26%
Consulting: 25%
BFSI: 23%
Marketing, Sales, Digital: 13%
Analytics, Research, Fintech, Others: 13%
Major recruiters: Deloitte, Bank of America, Cognizant, EY, KPMG, CRISIL, Genpact, Infosys, Hyundai, VE Commercial, PwC, KKR, HDFC Bank, WNS, Vuram
Over 120+ recruiters; 100% placements; robust summer internship and pre-placement offer rates.
