PGCM in Retail Management 

at Great Lakes Institute of Management Chennai, Kanchipuram

Great Lakes Chennai PGPXM eligibility criteria state the conditions to be fulfilled to be considered for admissions. Tabulated below are the eligibility conditions to be met for admission to the programme:

The total tuition fees to be submitted to pursue the Great Lakes Institute of Management Chennai Executive MBA programme is INR 12.4 lakh. Apart from this, the fee structure includes other charges such as admission fees, hostel fees, one time fees, etc.

Note: The above-mentioned fee is as per the official sources. However, it is indicative and subject to change.

Great Lakes Chennai PGDM admission process is entirely entrance exam-based. Candidates seeking admission to the aforementioned course must have valid scores in CAT, GMAT, and NMAT, based on which they will be shortlisted for further admissions.

Find below the eligibility and selection details related to PGDM/PGPM admissions at Great Lakes Chennai Institute of Management:

MBA placements at Great Lakes Institute of Management, Chennai is excellent. The average CTC offered to the PGDM Class of 2023 increased by 15% to INR 14.5 Lakhs Per Annum while the highest domestic CTC was INR 46 Lakhs Per Annum offered by a multinational consulting firm. The average CTC of the PGPM batch is INR 18.10 Lakhs Per Annum and the highest domestic CTC offered was INR 34 Lakhs Per Annum. The recruiters include top companies such as Accenture, Cognizant, McKinsey, BNY Mellon, HDFC Bank, PayU, KPMG, Deloitte, etc. The institute has a unique industry-focused curriculum that helps prepare future-ready managers. The institute also offers placement readiness programs in addition to the world-class curriculum and learning experience.

Great Lakes Institute of Management Chennai offers an Executive MBA programme, i.e., PGPXM. In order to get admission, students must fill out the form. The below table showcases the amount of application fees to be paid after filling out the application form:

Note: The below-mentioned fee is as per official sources. However, it is subject to change.

The institute offers full-time and corporate courses along with two executive programmes. Admission to all the courses is based on a valid score in one of the CAT/ GMAT/ XAT exams subject to meeting the minimum eligibility criteria. Studnets can check the table below to know course wise eligibility and selection criteria:

Great Lakes Chennai is a popular option for students seeking to pursue MBA. Great Lakes Chennai has been receiving outstanding NIRF rankings and acknowledgments from other major ranking bodies of India as well. 

• Rankings: Great Lakes, Chennai has achieved an impressive position in the latest rankings. Great Lakes Chennai is ranked 34th under the Management category by NIRF 2024. The college is also ranked 151+ by the QS World University Rankings - Masters In Management category 2024. 
• Accreditation: The institute has achieved recognition from prestigious international accreditation like AMBA and SAQS, in addition to national accreditation from NBA and AICTE.

Yes, Great Lakes Institute of Management accepts XAT scores for admission to its PGDM and PGPM programs. For PGDM 2023-25 intake, Great Lakes Institute of Management will accept XAT scores of years 2022/2023. For PGDM 2023 admission, Great Lakes Institute of Management will accept XAT scores of years 2022/2023. For PGPM admission process 2023-24, Great Lakes Institute of Management will accept XAT scores of years 2022/2023.

The table below depicts the GLIM Chennai average package and the highest package details for the past three years:

During the 2025 placements at Great Lakes Chennai the highest package offered was INR 39.30 LPA and was grabbed by PGPM students. Check the complete insights of GLIM Chennai placements 2025 from the table below: