GLIM Chennai offers several regular and part-time courses in the management discipline. Courses offered include PGDM, PGPM, PGXPM, PGPM-FBE etc.

  • Flagship Course: PGDM
  • PGDM fees: INR 22.5 Lakhs
  • PGDM Admission is based on: CAT / GMAT / XAT / NMAT
  • PGDM/ PGPM Application Fees: INR 2200
  • PGPXPM Application Fee: INR 1500

Admissions are currently open for PGDM, PGPM and PGPM- FBE at Glim Chennai. Candidates can apply from the link given below.

GLIM PGDM Registration 2026 GLIM PGPM/ PGPM- FBE Registration 2026

GLIM Chennai Important Dates 2026

Candidates need to register themselves on GLIM Chennai official website, apart from the entrance exam registration by March 10th , 2026 for phase 4. The Personal interview (PI) shortlisting starts in the last week of March and the final PI is in the month of April.

Important dates for GLIM Chennai admission registration for various courses is tabulated below.

Registration Deadline
PGPM March 10, 2026
PGDM March 10, 2026
PGPM-FBE March 10, 2026
FPM March 16, 2026

GLIM Chennai PGDM Admission 2026

GLIM Chennai offers PGDM as a 2-year, full-time residential programme. To be eligible for admission, candidates must have completed Graduation and have a minimum of 2 years of work experience.

  • Admission to PGDM is based on CAT/GMAT/XAT score.
  • The candidates are shortlisted for PI based on their entrance exam scores, academic scores & diversity, work experience and gender diversity.
  • Final Selection is through Personal Interview.
  • PGDM fee is INR 22.50 Lakhs in 2026, inclusive of hostel fees.

GLIM Chennai admission process for PGDM is given below.

GLIM Chennai admission process

GLIM Chennai Full-Time Courses Admission 2026

Apart from PGDM, GLIM Chennai also offers full- time courses such as PGPM, PGPM-FBE, and FPM. The program details are as follows:

Course Eligibility & Selection Criteria Total Fee
PGPM Passed Bachelor’s and 10+2 with at least 60% marks + work experience of 2 years
+ GMAT / CAT / XAT / NMAT + Interview		 INR 23.50 Lakhs
PGPM-FBE Passed Bachelor’s degree and part of a family business
or an entrepreneur having their own start-up
+ CAT / GMAT / XAT / NMAT + Essay
FPM (Marketing & Finance) Passed Post Graduation/PGDM
with 60% marks + JRF(NET)/ CAT/ GMAT/ GRE/ XAT		 Fully-funded;
Students get Monthly stipend:
INR 50,000 - INR 65,000

GLIM Chennai Part-Time Courses Admission 2026

GLIM Chennai also offers part- time courses such as PGXPM and PGDM in online mode. The program details are given below.

Course Eligibility & Selection Criteria Total Fee
PGXPM Bachelor’s with at least 50% marks + min 8 years of work experience + Personal Interview INR 12.97 Lakhs
PGDM (Online) Passed Graduation with 50% marks (45% for SC/ST/OBC) INR 3.70 Lakhs

GLIM Chennai Admission Process 2026

GLIM Chennai offers admission to its various courses based on entrance exam scores such as CAT / GMAT / XAT/ NMAT, profile evaluation which includes past academic performance, essays, work experience and performance in Interview (2 rounds).

  • Admission to PGDM is based on CAT/GMAT/XAT score, followed by PI. The candidates are shortlisted based on their entrance exam scores, academic scores & diversity, work experience and gender diversity.

    Application Fees: INR 2200

  • Admission to PGPM is based on CAT/XAT/NMAT score, followed by Essay Writing, AI proctored Video Interview and PI.

    Application Fees: INR 2200

  • Admission to PGXPM is based on Academic Performance, SOP, Work experience, and performance in the PI.

    Application Fees: INR 1500

GLIM Chennai admission process for various courses offered at the institute is given below.

GLIM Chennai admission process

GLIM Chennai Cutoff

GLIM Chennai offers admission to its various programs based on scores in the national-level entrance exam. GLIM Chennai Cutoff for various courses is given below.

Course Exam Cutoff
PGDM CAT 85
PGPM
PG Program
PGDM XAT 80
PGPM
PG Program 

GLIM Chennai Admission 2026 FAQs

Ques. Does GLIM Chennai offers scholarships for students?

Ans. GLIM Chennai offers the following scholarship to the students.

Scholarship Name Scholarship Amount Eligibility / Criteria
Diversity & Merit Scholarship INR 5 Lakhs Based on overall profile including academics, entrance test scores
(CAT/XAT/GMAT), essays, and interview performance
Dr. Bala V. Balachandran Merit Scholarship Up to 100% tuition fee waiver Exceptional academic record, leadership potential,
and strong professional/overall profile

Ques. What factors are considered for the final PGDM admission at GLIM Chennai?

Ans. The final PGDM admission at GLIM Chennai is based on overall evaluation of the candidate’s profile. The institute considers multiple factors rather than only entrance exam scores.

Key factors considered for final PGDM selection include:

  • Entrance exam score (CAT / XAT / GMAT / CMAT)
  • Past academic performance (10th, 12th, and graduation marks)
  • Performance in Personal Interview (PI)
  • Quality of work experience (if any)
  • Essays or written communication assessment
  • Leadership potential, achievements, and extracurricular activities
  • Diversity factors such as academic or professional background

Overall, GLIM Chennai looks for well-rounded candidates with strong academics, leadership qualities, and good communication skills, along with a good performance in the interview round.

Ques. What is the withdrawal and cancellation policy at GLIM Chennai?

Ans. The withdrawal and cancellation policy at GLIM Chennai follows the refund guidelines prescribed by All India Council for Technical Education.

  • Students who withdraw before the program begins can receive a refund of the paid fees after deduction of a nominal processing charge.
  • If the withdrawal request is submitted after the commencement of the program, the refund is generally processed on a pro-rata basis, with deductions made for the period of study or services already used.

Candidates must submit an official withdrawal request to the institute, and the final refund amount depends on the timing of the cancellation as per AICTE norms.