Student Decision Snapshot
Great Lakes Gurgaon is primarily a choice between a one-year PGPM for experienced professionals and a two-year PGDM for freshers and early-career candidates. The key decision is not simply “which programme has the higher package?” but whether you need an accelerated one-year format or a longer two-year learning, internship and specialisation journey.
Great Lakes Gurgaon MBA: What Students Should Know
About Great Lakes Gurgaon
Great Lakes Institute of Management’s Gurgaon campus is located in the Delhi NCR corporate hub. The institute describes the campus as a 7.5-acre residential campus designed around faculty mentorship, peer learning, management and leadership development and industry proximity.
What makes the Gurgaon campus different for an MBA applicant?
The location is relevant for students who value access to the wider Delhi NCR corporate ecosystem. Great Lakes highlights industry interaction, CXO exposure, live projects, internships and experiential learning across its management programmes.
It is worth shortlisting if your programme fit matches your work experience and career objective, and if the published fee and placement outcomes work for your ROI expectations. The PGPM is the accelerated option; the PGDM is the longer route for freshers and early-career candidates.
Great Lakes Gurgaon PGPM vs PGDM: Which One Should You Choose?
| Particular | PGPM | PGDM |
|---|---|---|
| Duration | 1 year | 2 years |
| Target profile | Working professionals | Freshers and early-career candidates |
| Work experience | 2+ years | Strictly less than 36 months |
| Accepted tests | CAT, XAT, GMAT, NMAT | CAT, XAT, GMAT |
| Published total fee | ₹22.50 lakh for 2026-27 | ₹19.82 lakh for 2026-28 |
| Latest average CTC | ₹16.2 LPA, 2026 | ₹11.8 LPA, 2025 |
Choose PGPM if
- You already have 2+ years of work experience.
- You want to return to the industry after one year.
- You are comfortable with an intensive academic and placement cycle.
Choose PGDM if
- You are a fresher or have less than 36 months of experience.
- You want a two-year programme with a summer internship and more time for projects.
- You want a longer runway to explore specialisations and career options.
Great Lakes Gurgaon MBA Admission Dates 2026 & 2027
2026 intake: exact published PGDM deadlines
| Round | Exact application deadline | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Cycle 1 | 4 December 2025 | Official 2026 intake |
| Cycle 2 | 10 January 2026 | Official 2026 intake |
| Cycle 3 | 10 February 2026 | Official 2026 intake |
| Cycle 4 | 15 March 2026 | Official 2026 intake |
Tentative 2027-29 PGDM schedule
The complete 2027-29 calendar is not published on the current official PGDM page. The following are tentative planning dates only, modelled on the latest four-cycle pattern.
| Admission event | Tentative exact date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Application opens | 1 September 2026 | Tentative |
| Cycle 1 deadline | 4 December 2026 | Tentative |
| Cycle 2 deadline | 10 January 2027 | Tentative |
| Cycle 3 deadline | 10 February 2027 | Tentative |
| Cycle 4 deadline | 15 March 2027 | Tentative |
Tentative 2027-28 PGPM schedule
The current official PGPM page lists four cycles but shows their deadlines as “To be announced”. The following are tentative planning dates only.
| Admission event | Tentative exact date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Application opens | 1 September 2026 | Tentative |
| Cycle 1 deadline | 4 December 2026 | Tentative |
| Cycle 2 deadline | 10 January 2027 | Tentative |
| Cycle 3 deadline | 10 February 2027 | Tentative |
| Cycle 4 deadline | 15 March 2027 | Tentative |
Do not treat the 2027 dates above as institute-announced dates. They are planning estimates and should be replaced when Great Lakes publishes the official calendar.
Great Lakes Gurgaon MBA Admission Process
PGDM admission process
For PGDM, the current official process is: submit the online application and application fee, undergo application screening, complete the AI-proctored interview, attend the personal interview, receive the admission decision, complete document verification and confirm admission through fee payment and enrolment.
PGPM admission process
For PGPM, Great Lakes uses a holistic evaluation covering test scores, academic performance, work experience, personal and professional track record, management aptitude, competencies, diversity and interview performance. The process includes an AI-proctored video interview followed by the personal interview.
What is actually evaluated?
| Factor | What the institute considers |
|---|---|
| Entrance test | Relevant CAT/XAT/GMAT/NMAT score depending on programme |
| Academics | Consistency and performance across Class 10, Class 12 and graduation |
| Work experience | Programme-specific experience and quality of professional exposure |
| Interview | Thought process, communication, awareness, goals, attitude, people skills and initiatives |
| Diversity | Great Lakes states that it encourages more women to enter management careers and awards additional admission points |
The institute states that it does not admit students under management quota or any other form of reservation and warns applicants against third parties offering such seats.
Great Lakes Gurgaon MBA Fees 2026: Detailed Fee Structure
| Fee component | PGPM 2026-27 | PGDM 2026-28 |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition fee | ₹12,44,000 | ₹8,30,000 |
| Programme fee | ₹6,37,000 | ₹5,05,000 |
| Academic fee | ₹18,81,000 | ₹13,35,000 |
| Twin AC accommodation | ₹3,54,000 | ₹6,32,000 |
| Refundable caution deposit | ₹10,000 | ₹10,000 |
| Alumni subscription | ₹5,000 | ₹5,000 |
| Total published fee | ₹22,50,000 | ₹19,82,000 |
What is included?
The published fee includes academic expenses and reading material. Residential accommodation is mandatory, with twin-sharing AC accommodation. Vegetarian meals are included. Non-vegetarian food is optional and charged extra.
Scholarships and financing
For PGPM, Great Lakes currently states that it offers Diversity & Merit Scholarships, including 40 scholarships worth ₹5 lakh each, with at least 30% reserved for female candidates. It also lists the Dr. Bala V. Balachandran Merit Scholarship with a 100% tuition fee waiver for exceptional candidates. Scholarship terms can change and students should verify the live official policy before relying on them.
Compare the published fee with the relevant programme's placement outcomes rather than comparing headline package figures alone. PGPM and PGDM have different programme lengths and candidate profiles.
Great Lakes Gurgaon MBA Placements: Year-wise Comparison
PGPM placement trend
| Placement year | Average CTC | Highest CTC |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | ₹16.2 LPA | ₹34.5 LPA |
| 2025 | ₹15.1 LPA | ₹21.8 LPA |
| 2024 | ₹15.3 LPA | ₹25.5 LPA |
For the 2026 PGPM class, Great Lakes reports 15+ new recruiters, average CTC of ₹16.2 LPA and highest CTC of ₹34.5 LPA. IT/ITES accounted for 41% of offers, Consulting 30% and Analytics 11%.
PGDM placement trend
| Placement year | Average CTC | Highest domestic CTC |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | ₹11.8 LPA | ₹22.7 LPA |
| 2024 | ₹11.7 LPA | ₹22.5 LPA |
| 2023 | ₹11.6 LPA | ₹20.5 LPA |
For the 2025 PGDM class, Finance represented 28% of roles, Business/Digital/Functional Consulting 16%, and Marketing/Presales/Sales/Distribution 13%. IT/ITES accounted for 26% of industry offers, Consulting 25% and BFSI 23%.
View detailed Great Lakes Gurgaon placement analysis →Great Lakes Gurgaon Campus & Student Life
The Gurgaon campus is a fully residential environment with academic, accommodation, dining, fitness and wellness facilities. The official campus page describes a 7.5-acre campus with on-campus hostels, classrooms, library, sports facilities and a Spatial Reality Lab.
Residential facilities
- Twin-sharing air-conditioned hostels
- Study desks, storage and housekeeping
- 24/7 high-speed Wi-Fi
- Vegetarian meals included in the published fee
- Medical support and regular housekeeping
Learning & recreation
- Interactive classrooms and library
- AR/VR devices and Spatial Reality Lab
- Gym and outdoor sports
- Cricket, football, basketball, badminton and volleyball
- Industry and CXO interactions
The campus's proximity to Delhi NCR's corporate ecosystem is particularly relevant if you value industry exposure and networking alongside classroom learning.
Miscellaneous Charges and Estimated Additional Cost
The published programme fee does not cover every personal expense. Great Lakes specifically identifies the laptop and personal travel/miscellaneous expenses as student responsibilities. Non-vegetarian food is extra, and certain outsourced housing or catering services may involve separate charges.
| Expense | Official position | Planning estimate |
|---|---|---|
| Application fee | ₹2,200 currently published for PGDM | ₹2,200 |
| Laptop | Mandatory; student's responsibility | ₹60,000–₹1,00,000 one-time |
| Personal travel / local transport | Excluded from programme fee | ₹20,000–₹40,000 per year |
| Personal expenses / stationery | Personal / excluded | ₹15,000–₹30,000 per year |
| Non-vegetarian food | Optional; charged extra | ₹20,000–₹50,000 per year |
| International immersion / travel | Related personal costs may be extra | Budget separately |
If you already own a suitable laptop, keeping about ₹40,000–₹80,000 per year for personal/local expenses is a reasonable planning buffer before optional non-vegetarian food and international travel. A new laptop can add ₹60,000–₹1,00,000. These are estimates, not institute charges.
Popular MBA Programmes at Great Lakes Gurgaon
PGPM
One-year full-time MBA for experienced professionals, with an accelerated format and industry-oriented learning.
PGPM admission, fees & placements →PGDM
Two-year full-time management programme for freshers and early-career candidates, with internship and project exposure.
PGDM admission, fees & placements →Who Should Apply to Great Lakes Gurgaon?
Strong fit
- Students who want a management-focused programme with strong industry interaction.
- PGPM applicants with 2+ years of work experience seeking acceleration or a career transition.
- PGDM applicants who want a two-year format with internship and project exposure.
- Candidates comfortable evaluating ROI using fee, role mix and placement trends together.
Check carefully before applying
- Do not treat tentative 2027 dates as official.
- Do not assume the highest CTC is the salary most students receive.
- Budget separately for personal expenses and the mandatory laptop.
- Choose PGPM vs PGDM based on work experience and desired programme length.
Great Lakes Gurgaon MBA FAQs
What is the latest Great Lakes Gurgaon placement average?
₹16.2 LPA for PGPM Class of 2026 and ₹11.8 LPA for PGDM Class of 2025.
What is the total fee for Great Lakes Gurgaon MBA programmes?
The published 2026-27 PGPM fee is ₹22.50 lakh and the published 2026-28 PGDM fee is ₹19.82 lakh.
Does Great Lakes Gurgaon accept CAT?
Yes. CAT scores are accepted for both PGPM and PGDM under the current published admission rules, alongside other programme-specific tests.
Can a fresher apply to Great Lakes Gurgaon?
Yes. Freshers can apply for PGDM. PGPM is intended for candidates with 2+ years of work experience.
Is the Great Lakes Gurgaon PGDM equivalent to an MBA?
Great Lakes states that its PGDM is an MBA-equivalent programme as validated by the Association of Indian Universities (AIU), and the programme is approved by AICTE.
Is hostel accommodation mandatory?
Yes. The published fee documents state that the programmes are residential and hostel accommodation is mandatory, with twin-sharing AC accommodation.
Are there scholarships for Great Lakes Gurgaon?
Great Lakes currently lists Diversity & Merit Scholarships for PGPM, including 40 scholarships worth ₹5 lakh each and a Dr. Bala V. Balachandran Merit Scholarship with a 100% tuition fee waiver for exceptional candidates. Verify current terms before applying.
Are the 2027 Great Lakes Gurgaon admission dates official?
No. The 2027 dates shown on this page are explicitly tentative planning estimates because the complete official 2027 calendars are not yet published.