- What is the minimum work experience required in order to apply for the course?
We prefer applicants with a minimum full time work experience of 2 years. However, special profiles with less than 2 years of experience are also considered.
We evaluate such candidates on several other criteria. Internship or part time work experience is not considered and only full time work experience is considered.
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- How many students do you have in a batch?
The current batch of PGPM has 165 students. Next year (2009-10) the strength of the batch will be 260.
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- I had applied for the PGPM programme in the past but did not get selected .Can I reapply?
Yes. You can reapply provided your CAT/GMAT score is still valid.
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- I have not completed my graduation yet. Can I still apply?
No. You cannot. Only graduates can apply to the PGPM programme.
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Admission procedure:
- When does the application process for PGPM 2010 start?
The application process will start in the month of October. Please refer the following schedule for the application process
Issue of application forms : 15th October 2008
Last date of issue : 10th January 2009
Last date for submission : 15th January 2009
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- What are the factors considered for admission?
Great Lakes give importance to the overall performance of an individual rather than excellence in a single field. We look at the
candidate’s past academic records, work experience, recommendations and essays.
In addition, performance in GMAT/CAT, Group Discussion and Personal Interview are considered while evaluating applicants.
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- Can I apply online? Can the recommendation letter be sent online?
Yes. You can apply online by making a payment through your credit card.
But the recommendation letter cannot be sent online. It has to be sent by post along with the other
necessary documents to the Great Lakes address mentioned on our website. Please ensure that the
application number is mentioned on the sealed envelope (the recommender should have signed across the pasted envelope flap).
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- Is it mandatory to submit recommendation letters?
Yes. It is mandatory to submit the recommendation letters within the scheduled time.
Great lakes refer these letters while selecting a candidate.
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- Can students from other streams apply (apart from Engineering / Science / Commerce background?)
Students from other streams can also apply for the course. The candidate should hold a
bachelor’s degree or equivalent from a recognized university.
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- Can I track the status of my application online?
Yes. Once the interviews are done, you will be able to track the status of your application online.
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- 1.In how many phases will the admission process be held?
There is only one phase and it starts in October. The final results are declared in month of March.
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- When will the GD, interview and final admission take place?
The exact dates will be announced on the web site and will be communicated to the short listed candidates.
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Entrance Test
- Is an entrance test required? Can I apply on the basis of XAT score?
Great lakes does not conduct any entrance test but accepts CAT/GMAT score. Great lakes does not accept XAT/ MAT score.
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- I appeared for the GMAT/ CAT 3 years ago. Are the scores still valid or do I need to re-take the exam?
GMAT scores older than 3 years (as on 15th January 2009) will not be considered for admission. Candidates have to report their GMAT score officially to the institute through GMAC
in case an admission offer is made. The official score must reach Great Lakes before the candidate joins the programme.
Candidates applying on the basis of their CAT score must note that only the scores for CAT-2007 and CAT-2008 will be accepted.
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- Let me know your ETS code so that I can forward my GMAT score to you.
Our GMAT-ETS code number is 6150. You have to report your GMAT score officially to the institute through GMAC, if you are applying with GMAT score.
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- If I have taken more than one exam, i.e. CAT and GMAT, which score would you consider?
We will consider the one that is better when compared to those received from other applicants.
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- Are there sectional cut offs for CAT/GMAT?
No. We do not have sectional cut offs.
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- What is the minimum CAT/ GMAT score required in order to apply for the course?
The exact dates will be announced on the web site and will be communicated to you after you submit the application. The GD and interview are conducted normally in the month of February and the provisional call letters are issued normally in the month of March.
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- When do the GD, interview and final admission take place?
The exact dates will be announced on the web site and will be communicated to you after you submit the application.
The GD and interview are conducted normally
in the month of February and the provisional call letters are issued normally in the month of March.
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- What are the venues for GD/PI?
Last year the interviews were held in Chennai, Bangalore, Mumbai, Delhi, Kolkata, and Hyderabad.
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Post Graduate Program in Management
- Why is the duration of your course for one academic year only?
The one year format is very common in Europe and other parts of the world.
One-year programmes are more rigorous than two year programmes. In terms of the number of classroom hours,
there won’t be a significant difference between a two year course and a one year course.
Generally, there are no holidays between terms. Working executives would rather be away from work just for a year instead of 2 years. .
Also the one-year programme enables students to start working a year earlier.
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- Is the programme officially recognized in India by AICTE?
AICTE does not recognize a one year programme; hence the course is currently not recognized by AICTE.
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- How will the MOU with various other institutes help Great Lakes?
MOU with various other institutes is mainly for sharing resources which helps students in getting better exposure.
It is a platform for both the
institutes involved to formally share knowledge, for mutual benefit.
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- Can you elaborate on the quality of faculty at Great Lakes?
Great Lakes has an excellent mix of Indian and International faculty. Our visiting professors are acclaimed academicians,
researchers and experts from Industry.
The list can be viewed at http://www.greatlakes.edu.in/faculty.htm.
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- What is the total number of seats for the next batch?
The total intake for the next batch will be 260.
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- What is the fee structure like?
Details of the revised fee structure will be made available on our website soon.
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- Is there any educational loan facility available through Great Lakes?
Yes, Great Lakes has a tie-up with Indian Bank for educational loans. This helps students obtain loans at an attractive interest rate.
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- Is it a residential course? Is hostel facility available?
Yes. Starting next year (2009-10), the course will be fully residential. Hostel facilities will be provided for all the students.
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- Is a laptop mandatory?
Yes. It will be provided by the college at a competitive price to all students who enrol for the course.
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- I already own a laptop, can I use it?
Yes, you may use it provided it satisfies the minimum configuration stipulated by the college.
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- What is the policy of Refund of fees paid if a student discontinues after the commencement of classes?
After commencement of the programme no fee will be refunded except security deposit.
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Placements
- Do you offer placement help to all your students?
Great Lakes has an excellent placements record and placements have been 100% since inception. However,
we do not guarantee any job at the end of the program.
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- What was the average salary offered to a Great Lakes last year?
The average package offered last year varied depending upon the work experience students had before joining Great Lakes.
Please check the website for placement statistics.
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