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Post Graduate Certificate in Management (PGCM) 

  • Private Institute
  • Estd. 2004

Post Graduate Certificate in Management (PGCM)
 at 
Great Lakes Institute of Management Chennai 
Overview

Duration

18 months

Credential

Certificate

Mode of Course

Full Time

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Post Graduate Certificate in Management (PGCM)
 at 
Great Lakes Institute of Management Chennai 
 
Frequently Asked Questions

Q:   What is the total fees for Great Lakes Institute of Management, Chennai MBA courses?
A: 

Great Lakes Chennai total fees for the PGDM and PGPM courses is inclusive of several components. Some of these components must be paid only once at the time of admission. The other components need to be paid semester-wise/yearly. The fee structure of Great Lakes Chennai MBA courses is given below:

ParticularsAmount
Total Tuition feeINR 9.45 Lacs - INR 11.5 lakh
Hostel Fees INR 3.3 Lacs - INR 5.88 lakh
One-time PaymentINR 10,000
Other FeesINR 1.7 Lacs - INR 6.5 lakh
Total Mess ChargesINR 14.55 Lacs - INR 23.98 lakh

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

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Q:   What is the eligibility criteria for MBA at Great Lakes Institute of Management?
A: 

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:

Course

Eligibility Criteria

Selection Process

PGDM

UG degree in any discipline from a recognised institution and minimum 60% aggregate across class 10/class 12/under graduation + upto 3 years of work experience

CAT, XAT, GMAT and NMAT/score + Essay writing + Personal Interview (PI)

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Q:   What is the total fee for MBA programme in Great Lakes Institute of Management, Chennai?
A: 

Total fee for MBA programme in Great Lakes Institute of Management, Chennai 

Is 9Lac - 11.2Lac

Life at Great Lakes is awesome. Great Lakes is situated 40 km away from Chennai city. The event is conducted throughout the year by various clubs in the college. Library cards are provided to us through which we can access all the books in the library. They do have sports events in our college, like cricket tournaments, volleyball etc. Students get a four-sharing room with an attached bathroom and food facilities included, with fees 6500 per head. Wi-Fi facility is provided. A gym, indoor games, table tennis.

 

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Q:   Which college should I choose for MBA/PGDM among Great Lakes Institute of Management Chennai and XIME Bangalore?
A: 

In order to make a choice between MBA/PGDM courses offered by Great Lakes Institute of Management Chennai and XIME Bangalore, students can compare the options based on significant factors such as fees and the highest salaries. To help, presented below is a comparison between the MBA/PGDM courses at Great Lakes Institute of Management Chennai and XIME Bangalore based on fees and the highest salary offered under the MBA/PGDM programme:

Institute

Course Fee

the highest salary

Great Lakes Institute of Management Chennai

 INR 11.5 lakh

INR 39.3 LPA

XIME Bangalore

INR 12.9 lakh

INR 15 LPA

Note: The abovementioned information is as per official sources. However, it is subject to change. Hence, it is indicative.

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Q:   What is the total tuition fee for PGPXM programme at Great Lakes Institute of Management Chennai?
A: 

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.

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Post Graduate Certificate in Management (PGCM)
 at 
Great Lakes Institute of Management Chennai 
Admission Process

    Important Dates

    Oct 31, 2025
    (PGPM-FBE) Application 2026 last date

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    Students also asked

    Q:   How do I get admission in GLIM Chennai?
    A: 

    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:

    Course

    Eligibility

    Selection Criteria

    PGPM

    UG degree in any discipline from a recognised institution 2+ years of work experience

     

    Note: The work experience criteria mentioned above are taken from unofficial sources on the internet. Hence, it is indicative.

    CAT/ GMAT/ XAT/ NMAT score + Essay writing + Personal Interview (PI)

    PGDM

    UG degree in any discipline from a recognised institution and minimum 60% aggregate across class 10/ class 12/ under graduation + 0-3 years of work experience

    CAT/ GMAT/ XAT score + Essay writing + Personal Interview (PI)

    PGXPM

    UG degree in any discipline from a recognised institution and minimum 50% aggregate across class 10/ class 12/ under graduation + Minimum 8 years full-time work experience + Two recommendations + Statement of Purpose

    Overall academic performance + Personal Interview (PI)

    PGPM Flex

    UG degree in any discipline from a recognised institution and minimum 50% aggregate across class 10/ class 12/ under graduation + Minimum 2 years of work experience (candidates having 18-24 work experience will be subjected to admission if they have an excellent academic track record)

    Written Test (conducted by Great Lakes) + Personal Interview (PI)

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    Q:   What is the CTC offered during placement drive at Great Lakes Chennai?
    A: 

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

    Particulars

    Placement Statistics (2023)

    Placement Statistics (2024)

    Placement Statistics (2025)

    Highest package

    - INR 34 LPA (PGPM)

    - INR 46 LPA (PGDM)

    - INR 39.30 LPA (PGPM)

    - INR 37 LPA (PGDM)

    INR 30.80 LPA (PGPM)

    INR 39.30 LPA (PGDM)

    Average package

    - INR 18.10 LPA (PGPM)

    - INR 14.50 LPA (PGDM)

    - INR 17.30 LPA (PGPM)

    - INR 15.10 LPA (PGDM)

    INR 17.80 LPA (PGPM)

    INR 15 LPA (PGDM)

    Top 10% average package

    - INR 28 LPA (PGPM)

    - INR 23.18 LPA (PGDM)

    - INR 25.10 LPA (PGPM)

    - INR 23.80 LPA (PGDM)

    INR 28.6 LPA (PGPM)

    INR 23.3 LPA (PGDM)

    Top 25% average package

    - INR 23.97 LPA (PGPM)

    - INR 19.88 LPA (PGDM)

    - INR 21.60 LPA (PGPM)

    - INR 20.20 LPA (PGDM)

    INR 24 LPA (PGPM)

    INR 19.9 LPA (PGDM)

    Top 50% average package

    - INR 21.40 LPA (PGPM)

    - INR 17.30 LPA (PGDM)

    - INR 19.60 LPA (PGPM)

    - INR 17.90 LPA (PGDM)

    INR 21 LPA (PGPM)

    INR 17.6 LPA (PGDM)

    Top 75% average package

    - INR 19.69 LPA (PGPM)

    - INR 15.65 LPA (PGDM)

    - INR 18.30 LPA (PGPM)

    - INR 16.20 LPA (PGDM)

    INR 19.2 LPA (PGPM)

    INR 16.1 LPA (PGDM)

    New recruiters

    - 30+ (PGPM)

    - 30+ (PGDM)

    - 30+ (PGPM)

    - 50+ (PGDM)

    25+ (PGDM)

    PPO/ PPIs

    41 (PGDM)

    - 48 (PGDM)

    63 (PGDM)

    Popular recruiters

    Bain Capability Network, Bristlecone, Hexaware Technologies

    Cognizant, Deloitte USI, Exide

    Accenture, Amazon, BNY Mellon, Deloitte

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    Q:   Who are the top recruiters of Great Lakes Institute of Management?
    A: 

    The top recruiters of Great Lakes Institute of Management are:

    • Crisil
    • DDB Mudra Group
    • Darashaw
    • Havells
    • Hector Beverages (PaperBoat)
    • Accenture
    • Aditya Birla Sun Life
    • CUMI
    • ADP
    • Airtel
    Q:   Is Great Lakes Chennai good for Management education?
    A: 

    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.
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    Q:   Is Great Lakes Chennai good for Management education?
    A: 

    Great Lakes Chennai is one of the best options for the students, who have their desire to do an MBA. Great Lakes Chennai has been fetching exceptional NIRF rankings and accolades from other big ranking agencies of India as well.

    • Rankings: Great Lakes, Chennai won a very good position in the latest rankings. According to NIRF 2023, it has been ranked at the 31st position in Management. It ranked as the 11th private college by IIRF Ranking 2023.
    • Accreditation: The institute stands accredited by the many international accrediting bodies like AMBA and SAQS along with national accrediting bodies NBA and AICTE.
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    Dr. Bala V. Balachandar Campus, ECR Road, Chengalpattu District,
    Chennai ( Tamil Nadu)

    Phone
    8510021155

    (For general query)

    7358599107

    (For admission query)

    Email
    easwar@greatlakes.edu.in

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