Great Lakes Institute of Management, Chennai
ApplyGlobally Recognized by AACSB (US) & AMBA (UK) | 18 LPA Avg. CTC for PGPM 2026
Total Fees 28.86 L | Exam CAT | Seats 120 |
₹ 28.86 L
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Full timeDURATION
24 MonthsThe PGDM-IB is a dual degree programme delivered in India and Europe. The programme is offered jointly by MDI Gurgaon and ESCP Europe, ranked 8th in Europe in the Financial Times B-School rankings. Students spend two 10-week terms at MDI Gurgaon, before travelling to one of the 6 allocated locations of ESCP’s Paris, Berlin, Madrid, Turin, Warsaw and London campuses for two semesters. They return to Gurgaon to take one more term to complete the programme.
The focus during the first two terms is to provide basic inputs in qualitative and quantitative domains and develop analytical, integrative and communication skills. At ESCP the focus is on giving International Management perspective to the students including the industry internship, predominantly in Europe, to provide in-company exposure in a global context.
*Subject to certain conditions, the students simultaneously earn the Master in Management (MIM) degree offered by the ESCP Europe. The MIM programme has been ranked 6th worldwide by the Financial Times.
Programme Learning Goals (LGs)
• Responsible Citizen consciousness
• Global Perspective
• Critical and innovative thinking
• Effective communication and collaborative decision-making
• Managing diversity across cultures
Target Capabilities
• Competencies to work across cultures
• Ability to work in unfamiliar markets
• Strong general management orientation
• Adequate grounding in various management functions
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CAT Admit Card Date (Mode - Online) | 3 Nov'26 - 28 Nov'26 |
CAT Exam Date (Mode - Online) | 28 Nov'26 - 28 Nov'26 |
Shortlisting of candidates for the WAT-GD-PI process will be done on the basis of the details provided in the application form and their CAT 2026 scores. Shortlisted candidates will be called for Group Discussion, Written Analysis Test, and Personal Interviews between February and April 2027 at a center in one of the following cities: Bengaluru, Gurugram, Kolkata, Hyderabad, Ahmedabad and Mumbai. Centers other than Gurugram are tentative.
The final selection of the candidates will be based on weightages of CAT-2026 scores, WAT-GD-PI, Behavioral Assessment Test, Academic Merit, Academic Diversity, Work Experience, and Social Diversity etc. The admission criteria have also been posted on the MDI Gurgaon website.
Hostels and classrooms need much needed upgradation, but they get the job done and have all the necessary facilities you need while teaching a class. Thankfully construction is underway to provide better facilities, things should be better for upcoming batches. Libraries, sports centers are upto the mark. Food is good. The campus is very clean.
Globally Recognized by AACSB (US) & AMBA (UK) | 18 LPA Avg. CTC for PGPM 2026
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CAT 2026 examination will be conducted on November 29, 2026.
CAT 2026 admit card is scheduled to be released on November 4, 2026.