The Great Lakes (GLIM) transcript for PGPM (1-year) and PGDM (2-year) programs follows standard MBA transcript format with course-wise grades, CGPA calculation, electives, and internship/project performance documented. Total credits required: approximately 90-100 credits for PGPM, 105-120 credits for PGDM.
PGPM transcript structure (1-year):
Core courses (first 6 months): - Marketing Management - Financial Accounting and Reporting - Managerial Economics - Organizational Behavior - Operations Management - Statistics for Management - Strategic Management - Corporate Finance - Marketing Research - Business Communication - HR Management - Business Law and Ethics - Managerial Economics (advanced) - IT for Business
Elective courses (next 6 months): Students choose 10-12 electives from specializations such as: - Finance: Corporate Valuation, M&A, Investment Banking, Portfolio Management - Marketing: Brand Management, Digital Marketing, Consumer Behavior, Services Marketing - Strategy: Corporate Strategy, Innovation, International Business - Operations: Supply Chain, Six Sigma, Operations Analytics - Analytics: Business Analytics, Data Science for Business, Marketing Analytics - HR: Talent Management, Compensation Strategy - Systems: Business Technology Management
Additional components: - Industry immersion project or capstone project - Kellogg modules (integrated into curriculum) - Leadership development workshops - Industry visits and guest sessions
PGDM transcript structure (2-year):
Year 1 Core: Same core courses as PGPM with summer internship between years.
Summer Internship Certificate: Company name, project title, grade, supervisor remarks, duration (typically 8-10 weeks, April-May).
Year 2 Electives: More extensive elective options, specialization tracks, project work, dissertation (in some programs).
Grading system: - Relative grading: top 5% get A, next 15% A-, middle 60% B+ to B, bottom 20% C+ to C- - GPA scale: 4.0 (A) to 0 (fail) - Minimum CGPA required for graduation: 2.0
Certificate types on transcript: - Course completion grades - Project grades (capstone, live industry projects) - Extracurricular participation - Special programs (international immersion, certification programs)
What recruiters see: - CGPA as overall indicator of academic performance - Specialization/electives to understand functional focus - Project work for real-world exposure evidence - Internship performance (2-year programs) for company-specific signal
For recruiter screening: - Overall CGPA typically filters at 6.5+ (2.7+ on 4.0 scale) for most roles - Top recruiters (MBB-adjacent, premium analytics) filter at 7.5+ (3.2+ on 4.0 scale) - Specialization alignment to function matters
Comparison to IIM transcripts: IIM transcripts follow similar format with relative grading. The structure is essentially standardized across Indian B-schools. GLIM transcript is equivalent in format but the college name carries Tier-2 branding vs IIM's Tier-1.
For aspirants: Don't obsess over transcript format before admission. Focus on getting in, performing consistently, and building a strong CGPA plus specialization story. The transcript is one of many elements recruiters see — combine with extracurriculars, case competition wins, certifications, and interview performance. Check your eligibility at collvera.com/eligibility