Great Lakes Chennai (PGPM, 1-year): CAT Cutoff, Fees and Placements 2026
Great Lakes Chennai (PGPM, 1-year) in Chennai has a total programme fee of about ₹19.25 lakh (2027-28). The average package was ₹18.1 LPA (2026), with a median of ₹16 LPA. It accepts CAT, XAT, GMAT. Our estimate of the cutoff for a General-category candidate with an average profile is about 72 CAT percentile (roughly a 50% chance of an interview call).
Updated 2 Nov 2026 · Fees: college's official page (2027-28) · Placement: college's official page (2026) · Cutoff: our estimate
Great Lakes Chennai cutoff and entrance exams
Percentile at which a General-category candidate with an average profile has about a 50% chance of an interview call. This is an estimate: the college does not publish a fixed percentile.
| Exam | Cutoff estimate | Qualifying minimum |
|---|---|---|
| CAT | 72 | – |
| XAT | 70 | – |
| GMAT | 62 | – |
How Great Lakes Chennai selects students
Holistic selection: test scores, academics, essays, work experience, a video interview and a personal interview. There is no minimum cutoff and no published weights.
Eligibility
50% in graduation (45% for SC, ST and PwD), and about 2 years of full-time work experience. Final-year students can usually apply. Accepted: CAT, XAT, GMAT.
Is Great Lakes Chennai worth the fees?
How long the fees take to pay back for two reference profiles, from the average and median package. Add your own current CTC in the predictor for your number.
| Reference profile | Pay after MBA (est.) | Pays back in |
|---|---|---|
| 2 years of experience on ₹8 lakh a year | ₹14–21.8L | 2.9 yrs |
| 4 years of experience on ₹15 lakh a year | ₹15.1–23.6L | 8.8 yrs |
The fee equals about 1.1 years of the typical package. Payback is the fee plus the salary given up while studying divided by the extra pay a year after the MBA. Estimates, not promises.
How we checked the fee and package
The fee was found on 2 independent sources that agree. The average package was found on 4 independent sources that agree. The figure shown above is the college’s own where it publishes one. Every figure we found is listed, so you can see how well they agree.
Total fee (₹ lakh)
| Source | Figure | Batch or year | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| greatlakes.edu.in | ₹19.39L | 2026-27 | College or official |
| greatlakes.edu.in | ₹23.5L | 2026-27, includes hostel | College or official |
| careers360.com | ₹19.39L | 2027 | Third party |
| kollegeapply.com | ₹23.5L | 2027, includes hostel | Third party |
| greatlakes.edu.in | ₹19.25L | 2027-28 | College or official |
| greatlakes.edu.in | ₹15.86L | 2027-28 | College or official |
| careers360.com | ₹21.63L | 2026-28 | Third party |
Average package (₹ LPA)
| Source | Figure | Batch or year | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| greatlakes.edu.in | ₹18.1L | 2026 | College or official |
| kollegeapply.com | ₹18.1L | 2026 | Third party |
| careers360.com | ₹18L | 2026 | Third party |
| matchtocollege.com | ₹18.1L | 2026 | Third party |
| greatlakes.edu.in | ₹17.8L | 2025 | College or official |
Sources
Fees: college's official page (2027-28) · Placement: college's official page (2026) · Cutoff: our estimate
Great Lakes Chennai: frequently asked questions
What is the total fee at Great Lakes Chennai?
The total programme fee at Great Lakes Chennai (PGPM, 1-year) is about ₹19.25 lakh (2027-28). Check the college fee page for hostel, deposits and any change for your batch.
What percentile is needed for Great Lakes Chennai?
Our estimate for a General-category candidate with an average profile is about 72 CAT percentile for a 50% chance of an interview call. The college does not publish a single fixed percentile, so treat this as an estimate. Your category, marks and work experience change the line.
What is the average package at Great Lakes Chennai?
The average package at Great Lakes Chennai (PGPM, 1-year) was ₹18.1 LPA (2026) and the median ₹16 LPA. Averages hide a wide spread, so also compare the median and the fee.
Who is eligible for Great Lakes Chennai?
50% in graduation (45% for SC, ST and PwD), and about 2 years of full-time work experience. Final-year students can usually apply. Accepted: CAT, XAT, GMAT.
Is Great Lakes Chennai worth the fees?
Our estimate of how long the fees take to pay back: for a professional with 2 years of experience on ₹8 lakh a year, about 2.9 years (pay after the MBA about ₹14 to ₹21.8 lakh a year); for a professional with 4 years of experience on ₹15 lakh a year, about 8.8 years (pay after the MBA about ₹15.1 to ₹23.6 lakh a year). Payback is the fee plus the salary given up while studying divided by the extra pay a year after the MBA. These are estimates from the average and median package; your own result depends on your profile.