NMAT Great Lakes Cutoff 2024: Expected Marks for PGPM, PGDM

The NMAT Great Lakes cutoff 2024 for PGPM is expected to range from 205 to 220 out of a total score of 324 marks. However, candidates scoring above 200 also become eligible for the postgraduate management programmes at Great Lakes. Apart from securing the minimum required cutoffs in NMAT 2024, applicants must have also obtained an undergraduate degree with a minimum of 60% aggregate and cleared 10+2 with a minimum of 60% aggregate. However, the final admission to the PGPM programme will be provided based on your professional experience, academic achievements, SOP, and performance in the PI and WAT rounds. Notably, only candidates with 2 years of work experience can apply for the PGPM programme at Great Lakes through NMAT exam. The course will be offered over a duration of 1 year. Candidates can either apply to Great Lakes Chennai or to Great Lakes Gurgaon campuses separately or to both the campuses through the common application form by selecting the appropriate option in the registration form.

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NMAT Great Lakes Cutoff 2024 (Expected)

A score higher than 200 is generally considered for shortlisting candidates for the PGPM programme at Great Lakes. The NMAT cutoff range accepted at the Great Lakes Institute of Management has been provided below.

NMAT Great Lakes Cutoff 2024 Key Takeaways

The key characteristics of the NMAT cutoff for the Great Lakes Institute of Management have been mentioned below:

• The NMAT Great Lakes cutoff 2024 serves as a benchmark score for shortlisting candidates for further evaluation rounds. The expected NMAT cutoff 2024 is expected to go higher than 200.
• The institute has not specified any sectional cutoff for admission to the PGDM/ PGPM programme. The overall NMAT 2024 scores will determine if candidates will be shortlisted for subsequent stages that include the WAT and PI.
• The NMAT score is the most crucial component for filtering candidates for further evaluation. However, admission to Great Lakes is only possible after a holistic profile-based evaluation. The factors that are taken into consideration include academic achievements, work experience, statement of purpose (SOP), and performance in personal interviews (PI) and written ability tests (WAT). 
• If a candidate has a significant amount of professional experience, strong academic achievements, SOP, and has performed exceptionally well in PI and WAT rounds, a slightly lower NMAT score may still be acceptable.
• The NMAT cutoffs at Great Lakes are dynamic and can slightly vary each year depending on the exam difficulty, number of applicants, available seats, etc. among others.

Great Lakes Eligibility Criteria for PGPM

Applicants must fulfil the following eligibility requirements to become qualified for the Great Lakes PGPM programme:

• For seeking admission to the PGPM programme at Great Lakes, candidates must have obtained valid CAT/ GMAT/ XAT scores. 
• For the PGPM admission process 2025-26, Great Lakes Institute of Management will take into consideration scores of CAT taken in 2023/2024, GMAT taken after 1st January 2022, or XAT exam taken in 2024/ 2025.
• Great Lakes will accept NMAT 2023 onwards scores for PGPM 2025-26 admissions. The institute considers NMAT scores are only for screening applications for admissions. NMIMS has no direct role in the conduct of PGPM/ PGDM programmes offered by Great Lakes.
• Candidates have the privilege to enter scores from multiple attempts and only the best score among them will be considered for PGPM admissions.
• Apart from that, obtaining a Bachelor’s degree in any discipline from a recognized institution stands as mandatory.
• The institute only accepts candidates with 2 to 10 years of work experience. A minimum of 2 years of professional experience is required.
• Freshers and candidates with experience of less than 24 months are strictly prohibited from applying to the Great Lakes PGPM/ PGDM programme.
• Candidates wishing to apply for the one-year Flagship PGPM programme in 2025 must have obtained 2-3 years of work experience by April 30, 2025. Candidates with this amount of professional experience are also eligible to apply for the Two-year PGDM.
• Eligible candidates who are interested in applying for both programmes must fill out the application forms for both PGPM and PGDM separately. The eligibility of the candidates will be evaluated based on the admission criteria of the respective programmes. If a candidate is found competent and fit for joining a specific programme, the admissions panel also reserves the right to recommend him/ her for the programme based on the assessment.

Great Lakes Selection Criteria Except NMAT Cutoff 2024

Since the Great Lakes Institute of Management adopts a holistic evaluation process, the final decision is based on several parameters other than the NMAT score solely. Other factors for PGPM admission include:

• Academic records or past academic performance of the candidate
• Work Experience to evaluate the competence of the candidate (only applicants with more than 2 years of work experience are allowed and preference will be given to candidates with relevant managerial roles)
• A well-written SOP, in case the candidate has slightly lower NMAT scores
• Performance in the PI that evaluates the personality, communication skills, problem-solving and analytical thinking skills, and suitability of a candidate for a management role
• Performance in the WAT that assesses the clarity of thought, analytical and critical thinking abilities, awareness of current affairs, and motivation of the candidate

Candidates who will meet the NMAT Great Lakes cutoff 2024 and other eligibility requirements can apply to the Great Lakes Institute of Management by completing an online application form on the official website @greatlakes.edu.in and making a payment of INR 2,000. 

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