Great Lakes Institute of Management - [GLIM]

Great Lakes Institute of Management offers admission to its MBA courses based on entrance exam scores, profile evaluation and Interview. It offers PGDM (duration of 2 years) and PGPM (duration of 1 year). Admissions for the MBA 2026–28 batches are open & applications ongoing. Candidates can apply using their CAT/XAT or GMAT score. More details about the popular courses offered at GLIM Gurgaon are as follows-

NOTE: GLIM does not admit students under Management Quota or any other form of reservation at both campuses.

Direct Link: GLIM Gurgaon MBA Admission 2026

1. GLIM Gurgaon Admission Dates 2026
2. GLIM Gurgaon MBA Admission 2026
3. GLIM Gurgaon PGPM Admission 2026
4. GLIM Gurgaon Admission FAQs

GLIM Gurgaon Admission Dates 2026

The PGDM admission process at GLIM Gurgaon occurs in 4 phases. The more details could be found by clicking here. Important dates regarding the admission process at GLIM Gurgaon are tabulated below-

NOTE: For the 2025-26 PGPM admissions at GLIM Gurgaon, the Personal Interview cities are Delhi, Chennai, Bangalore, Hyderabad, Kolkata, Mumbai.

The important dates for the entrance exam for admission to the MBA course at the institute are as follows:

GLIM Gurgaon MBA Admission 2026

MBA(PGDM) is the most popular program offered at GLIM Gurgaon. For admission to the MBA program, candidates must have graduated from any discipline, with a grade of 50% across 10th, 12th & UG. Students also need to appear for the CAT/ XAT/ GMAT, followed by an AI Proctored Interview and Personal Interview conducted by the institute in online mode.

Candidates can directly apply at the GLIM Gurgaon official website with their scores from the entrance exams. Based on the scores, candidates will be called for an interview.
 

In the above video students can find a detailed review of MBA programme.

See what Rajbir Balihar from MBA (2024) has to say about the Admission Overview at GLIM Gurgaon:
“I had scored a 90 percentile in cat and converted mdi M, iit dhanbad, fore. I choose glim after a thorough understanding of each college. To crack glim gurgaon you need to have a decent cat score (north of 82) with a good overall profile. After you have been shortlisted based on your scores the next prcs is wat ( written analytical test) in which you are given an abstract topic and have to present your views on the same. After that followed by a traditional PI.”Read More

GLIM Gurgaon MBA Cutoff

For the General Category, the cutoff percentiles at GLIM Gurgaon across various entrance exams have shown slight variations between 2024 and 2025. The XAT cutoff was 80 percentile in 2024 & 2025. GLIM Gurgaon Cutoff for various entrance exam for general category candidates in 2025 is given below:

NOTE: The cutoff at GLIM Gurgaon refers to the minimum score or percentile required in entrance exams.

GLIM Gurgaon PGPM Admission 2026

GLIM Gurgaon provides opportunities for admission to its esteemed PGPM program, tailored for working professionals. This program is of 1 year and is offered in a full time mode, enabling professionals to enhance their skills.

Candidates must possess a Bachelor’s degree in related fields, along with a minimum of 2 years of experience in executive, managerial, or entrepreneurial positions to qualify for PGPM Programme.

GLIM Gurgaon PGPM Eligibility Criteria

• Candidates with Bachelor’s Degree 50% marks across 10th, 12th & UG and
• 2 Years of Work Experience by 30th April 2026
• Candidates have to provide the official email-id of the recommender. The recommendation letter will be collected from the final selected students' recommenders and it must be submitted online.

GLIM Gurgaon PGPM 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 Gurgaon PGPM Cutoff

GLIM Gurgaon PGPM Cutoff for various entrance exam for general category candidates in 2025 is given below:

GLIM Gurgaon Admission FAQs

Ques. Does GLIM Gurgaon have international exchange programs?

Ans. Yes, GLIM Gurgaon has international partnerships with universities and B-schools, which offer short-term exchange programs and immersion programs, which are typically elective-based programs. These programs will be open to students who would apply through a competitive process or be nominated during their second year of PGDM.

Ques. What is the alumni network like at GLIM Gurgaon?

Ans. GLIM Gurgaon is part of the Great Lakes alumni ecosystem, which is made up of 12,000 professionals worldwide. Alumni are working in or are leaders of, consulting, tech, and BFSI roles in some of the best companies around the world. Our alumni network supports our current students through mentorship, guest lectures from alumni or industry leaders, and career referrals.

Ques. How is the mess/food quality at GLIM Gurgaon?

Ans. The mess at GLIM Gurgaon is managed by Sodexo and provides four meals a day with a balanced diet. The menu provides vegetarian food, with non-vegetarian food available for an additional fee. There is also a night canteen that stays open till late at night with snacks and beverage options. Hygiene and quality are also audited on a regular basis.

Ques. Are the clubs and committees active?

Ans. Yes. GLIM Gurgaon has a number of student-led clubs and committees in domains like marketing, finance, operations, analytics, CSR, entrepreneurship, culture, and sports. These clubs organize events, competitions, guest sessions, and fests. Students get a real feel for leadership and networking along with academics.

Ques. What kind of guest lectures or industry sessions are held?

Ans. GLIM Gurgaon regularly invite CXOs, alumni, and domain experts for guest lectures, workshops and masterclasses. Topics for these include digital transformation, analytics, ESG and sustainability etc. Such interaction brings real-world perspectives and builds a bridge between the theory in the classroom and expectations in the corporate world.