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Great Lakes Institute of Management Chennai: Admission 2027, Placements 2026, Courses, Fees

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Great Lakes Institute of Management Chennai Latest Updates 2027:

Great Lakes Chennai admission for PGPM batch of 2027-28 is Open
GLIM Chennai PGDM admission for 2027-29 is Open
Average package received by PGPM and PGDM students during placements 2026 was INR 18.1 LPA and 15 LPA
NMAT 2026 Scheduling Window for admission to the MBA course will be ongoing till Oct 22, 2026.
The XAT 2027 registration window for admission to the MBA/PGDM course is open till Dec 6, 2026.
The CAT 2026 registrations for admission to the MBA/PGDM course are now closed. The admit cards download will begins from Nov 4, 2026 and the CAT exam will be held on Nov 29, 2026.
The CMAT 2027 registrations for admission to the MBA/PGDM/MMS courses might begin in October 2026. The exam will be conducted on Feb 7, 2027.

Great Lakes Institute of Management Chennai Highlights 2027

Great Lakes Institute of Management Chennai is one of the leading Management Institutes. Great Lakes Chennai offers PGPM, PGDM, PGPM FBE and Executive Management courses. The key highlights with respect to placements, scholarships, fee, admission and application process are presented below:

Ranking: The Institute ranks 201 in the Management category by QS World University Rankings 2027. As per Outlook – ICARE Rankings 2026, it ranks 10 under India’s Top 20 B Schools category.
Courses & Fees: Great Lakes Chennai fees structure (total fee) for PGPM and PGDM courses are INR 23.5 lakh and INR 22.5 lakh. The total fee also includes the hostel fee.
Admission Process: Great Lakes Institute of Management Chennai admission to PGPM and PGDM courses are done basis CAT / XAT / GMAT / NMAT scores.
Placements: Average package received during PGPM and PGDM placements 2026 was INR 18.1 LPA and 15 LPA, respectively.
Scholarships: GLIM Chennai provides merit based and need based scholarships to students. Students are evaluated basis entrance exam score and academic record

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Q: How are MBA placements at Great Lakes Institute of Management, Chennai?

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.

Q: Can I get direct admission to Great Lakes Chennai?

Great Lakes Institute of Management, Chennai does not offer direct admission. Admission is completely entrance exam-based. Candidates must meet the eligibility and selection criteria established by the institute. Check below the eligibility and selection process at Great Lakes Institute of Management, Chennai:

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

Q: What is the fee for various courses offered by Great Lakes Institute of Management, Chennai?

The total fee of various courses at GLIM Chennai is presented below:

Courses	Total Fee
PGPM (2027-28 batch)	INR 23.5 lakh
PGDM (2026-28 batch)	INR 22.5 lakh
PGPM FBE	INR 23.5 lakh
PGXPM	INR 13.4 lakh (Total Program Fee)

Q: Can I get into Great Lakes Institute of Management, Chennai without CAT?

Great Lakes Institute of Management, Chennai provides various programmes and specialisations to students. For obtaining FORE School of Management admission, candidates are required to appear for the prescribed entrance tests. Students can visit the official website of the Great Lakes Institute of Management to learn more regarding the eligibility details for their preferred course choice. Accepted exams include XAT, CAT, and NMAT.

Great Lakes Institute of Management Chennai Courses & Fees 2027

Great Lakes Institute of Management Chennai courses include 1-year PGPM, 2-year PGDM, 1-year PGPM FBE (Family Business), PGXPM (Executive program) and FPM (Doctoral program). Great Lakes Chennai PGPM fees (total fee) is INR 23.5 lakh. GLIM Chennai PGDM fees structure is INR 22.5 lakh. The course-wise fees structure at Great Lakes Institute of Management is presented below:

Courses	Tuition Fee	Total Fee
PGPM (2027-28 batch)	INR 12.43 lakh	INR 23.5 lakh
PGDM (2026-28 batch)	INR 10.25 lakh	INR 22.5 lakh
PGPM FBE	INR 11.96 lakh	INR 23.5 lakh
PGXPM	NA	INR 13.4 lakh (Total Program Fee)

Great Lakes Other Fees

Course-wise other fees (excluding tuition fee) is mentioned below:

Particulars	PGPM Fee Structure 2027-28
Program fee	INR 6.96 lakh
Accommodation charges (Single AC)	INR 3.96 lakh
Caution deposit (refundable)	INR 10,000
Alumni subscription	INR 5,000
Particulars	PGDM Fee Structure (2026-28)
Program fee	INR 5.78 lakh
Accommodation charges (Twin AC)	INR 6.32 lakh
Caution deposit (refundable)	INR 10,000
Alumni subscription	INR 5,000
Particulars	PGPM FBE Fee Structure
Program fee	INR 6.3 lakh
International Immersion Program Fees	INR 1.65 lakh
Accommodation charges (Twin AC)	INR 3.44 lakh
Caution deposit (refundable)	INR 10,000
Alumni subscription	INR 5,000

MBA/PGDM

7 Courses

4.3(83)1 year - 2 years#37 NIRF

Exams Accepted

Total Tuition Fees

₹10.25 L - 23.5 L

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Placement Rating

3.9

MBA/PGDM Applications open. Apply Now

Executive MBA/PGDM

1 Course

3.8(2)20 months

Exams Accepted

– / –

Total Tuition Fees

₹12.97 L

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Placement Rating

3.5

Executive MBA/PGDM Applications open. Apply Now

Certificate

1 Course21 months

Exams Accepted

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Total Tuition Fees

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Median Salary

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FPM

1 Course5 years

Exams Accepted

Total Tuition Fees

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Median Salary

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Q: Does Great Lakes, Chennai accept CAT scores?

Admission to various courses at Great Lakes Chennai is based on merit and entrance exam scores. The accepted entrance exams are XAT, CAT, and others. Candidates willing to get admission must pay the application fee. Candidates applying through the CAT must first register for the CAT exam. Then appear for the CAT and with relevant scores take part in the Great Lakes Institute of Management Chennai admission process before the last date of application.

Q: Is PGDM available in Great Lakes Chennai?

Yes, Great Lakes Institute of Management, Chennai offers a two-year full-time PGDM programme. Candidates seeking admission to the PGDM programme at Great Lakes, Chennai must possess a bachelor’s degree with a minimum of 60% aggregate across class 10/ class 12/ under graduation. Also, candidates should have valid CAT/ GMAT/ XAT based on which they will be shortlisted for the Personal Interview (PI) round.

Great Lakes Institute of Management Chennai Admission & Application Process 2027

Great Lakes Institute of Management Chennai Admission Process is Entrance based for PGPM, PGDM and PGPM FBE courses. For PGXPM, selection is done basis online application and personal interview round. The course-wise eligibility and selection process for PGPM 2027-28 and PGDM 2027-29 batch admission is presented below:

Courses	Eligibility	Selection Criteria
PGPM (2027-28 batch)	Bachelor’s degree with 50% across in Class 10, 12 and UG and 2 years of work experience	CAT / GMAT / XAT / NMAT scores
PGDM (2026-28 batch)	Bachelor’s degree with 50% across in Class 10, 12 and UG (Freshers and students with less than 3 years of work experience)	CAT / XAT / GMAT
PGPM FBE	Bachelor’s degree from a recognised university	CAT/ GMAT / XAT / NMAT scores
PGXPM	Bachelor’s degree with 50% across in Class 10, 12 and UG and 8 years of work experience	Personal Interview and Statement of Purpose (SOP + Recommendations)
FPM	Master's Degree in any discipline or 2-year Post Graduate Diploma or a 5-year Integrated Master's Degree with 60% or above marks.	JRF(NET) / CAT / GMAT / GRE / XAT

Great Lakes Chennai Application Process 2027

Great Lakes Chennai application process 2027 is online.

Visit the official website of GLIM Chennai
Click on the preferred course
Scroll down and click on Apply Now tab
Fill the application
Pay application fee of INR 2,200 (for PGPM and PGDM. Application fee for PGXPM is INR 1,500)
Submit

Great Lakes Chennai Evaluation Process (PGPM and PGDM Courses)

Students applying for PGPM and PGDM programs are evaluated basis CAT / XAT / NMAT / GMAT scores. Other than this, work experience, academic performance and interview scores are also considered for final selection.

Preference is also given to Rank Holders. Diversified educational background along-with Integrity and Ethical Values are two other parameters that the Institute considers.

Great Lakes Chennai Evaluation Process (PGXPM)

For the Executive Management course, candidates are shortlisted basis academic performance, statement of purpose and personal interview.

MBA/PGDM Admissions 2027

7 Courses1 year-2 years

Eligibility

Undergraduate Degree with 50% aggregate
10+2 with 60% aggregate
Accepting Exams: NMAT, XAT, CAT

Important dates

Dates	Events
20 Aug '26 - 25 Oct '26	NMAT 2026 Registration WindowOngoing
2 Nov '26 - 20 Nov '26	NMAT 2026 Result Declaration
4 Nov '26 - 29 Nov '26	CAT 2026 admit card download

Commonly asked questions
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Q: How costly is studying at Great Lakes Institute of Management, Chennai?

Great Lakes Institute of Management Chennai is a private college. The total tuition fee for various courses is given below:

Course Name	Total Tuition Fee (INR)
MBA/PGDM	₹ 16.03 L - 19.39 L
Executive MBA/PGDM	₹ 12.97 L

This fee is exlusive of various charges such as transportation charges, hostel charges, and others. For students finding the fee high worry not, the college also provides scholarships as financial assistance to students.

Q: Does Great Lakes Institute of Management accept CAT score?

Yes, Great Lakes Institute of Management accepts CAT scores for its PGDM program. The institute considers CAT, XAT, and GMAT scores for the overall assessment of applicants. For the PGDM 2024 intake, Great Lakes will accept CAT scores of years 2022/2023 for admission.Great Lakes Institute of Management is a private business school in India that was founded in 2004 by Bala V. Balachandran, a professor at Kellogg School of Management with its first campus in Chennai and Gurugram

Q: What all factors are considered for admission for GLIM Chennai?

Great Lakes, Chennai gives importance to the overall performance of the students rather than excellence in a single field along with candidates' past academic records, work experience, recommendations and essays (collected at the interview location). In addition, performances in GMAT/CAT/XAT, Analytical Writing Test (AWT) and Personal Interview (PI) are also considered.

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The season saw participation from major recruiters like Accenture, ADP, Brain, Bristlecone, Deloitte, Cognizant, E&Y GDS, FedEx, HCL, Infosys, Incedo, Optum, Tiger Analytics, Zoom, and ZS Associates.

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A great learning and a transformative journey with Great Lakes Institute of Management.

Placements: 95% of the last batch was placed. The highest package is 30 LPA offered by PayPal, and the average package is 15 LPA. Top recruiting companies are JP Morgan, BNY Mellon, Deloitte, Gartner, Mastercard, Accenture, HSBC Bank, Wells Fargo, GEP, etc. 90% of students from the current batch get placed in on-campus internships, and the mass recruiters are JP Morgan, BNY, ICICI Bank, etc.

Infrastructure: The college consists of a state-of-the-art, LEED-certified, platinum-rated green campus. There are 24/7 Wi-Fi facilities throughout the campus. There are 4 hostel blocks for males and females, and 3 academic blocks. There is also an open-air amphitheater. The food quality is decent. There are 24/7 medical facilities available for minor accidents. All types of sports are played here.

Faculty: The faculty members at Great Lakes are highly experienced and have graduated from some of the top universities and have great industry experience. They are highly supportive and always ready to help whenever required. The PGDM course is a trimester course, having 6 terms in 2 years. Each term comprises a mid-term exam, an end-term exam, in-class quizzes, etc.

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Great Lakes Institute of Management, Chennai - A great place for learning.

Placements: The college attracts placements in roles from various fields like finance, marketing, operation, and analytics and specializing in analytics. The top recruiting companies for our course are PayPal, JP Morgan Chase and Co, BNY Melon, Airtel, Make My Trip, Accenture, Deloitte, Infosys, Gartner, ICICI Bank, Axis Bank, etc.

Infrastructure: The infrastructure is amazing. The campus is beautiful with so many facilities including two gyms, sports fields and courts, and clean and large hostel rooms. There is a dedicated staff member who takes care of all the cleaning and makes the campus student-friendly at all times.

Faculty: The course curriculum is very comprehensive. The first year gives us a broad idea of all subjects. In the second year, we get deeply driven into specific subjects and topics of our specialisation. Faculty members are all industry experts and teach in other reputed B-schools like IIMs, ISB, and SP Jain. We follow relative grading as evaluation criteria.

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Best institute for the placements.

Placements: Our college is one of the best colleges for placements in PGDM. Almost 80% of students get placements at our college. The highest package offered for our course was 29 LPA, and the lowest package offered was 5 LPA. The average package offered at our college was 9 lpa. The top recruiters were EY, Amazon, Microsoft, eBay, Intel, etc.

Infrastructure: At our college, students were given all types of facilities, and the quality of all the facilities provided was amazing. The college labs and classrooms were supplied with all the equipment. There is Wi-Fi connectivity in both the hostel and the college. Various sports facilities were offered at our college. The hostel facilities were also of good quality.

Faculty: Yes, all the teachers and faculty members of our college were really helpful and highly qualified in their respective subjects. The quality of teaching offered by these teachers was amazing. The college provides the best faculty to the students. The course curriculum is absolutely relevant. The exam pattern was difficult.

Other: One of the best college. Various activities organized in our college.

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Review of Great Lakes Institute of Management, Chennai.

Placements: Our college provides good placements. Many top companies visit our college to recruit students. They provide summer internship opportunities. The average salary package offered is 1.4 LPA. Top recruiting companies are KPMG, Deloitte, etc.

Infrastructure: The hostel facilities are good.

Faculty: Our teachers are good. They are Ph.D. holders. They are well-qualified. They have been educated at prestigious colleges and universities. They conduct mid-term and final exams. Our course is well structured. It provides practical knowledge rather than theoretical knowledge.

Other: I would recommend joining this college. Our college provides good placements.

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If worked hard in study period, the ROI is good.

Placements: Our batch witnessed an excellent season of placements this year. Business and Strategy Consulting came up with the most job offering industry, followed by Technology Consulting. The highest domestic package offered was 33.26 Lacs per annum. The season saw participation from major recruiters like Accenture, ADP, Brain, Bristlecone, Deloitte, Cognizant, E&Y GDS, FedEx, HCL, Infosys, Incedo, Optum, Tiger Analytics, Zoom, and ZS Associates.

Infrastructure: 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. We do have sports events in our college, like cricket tournament, volleyball etc. I got a four-sharing room with attached bathroom and food facilities included, with fees 6500 per head. Wi-Fi facility is provided. A gym, indoor games, table tennis, carrom, etc., are available. Daily maintenance of rooms is arranged.

Faculty: The course structure of 1 year (6 terms) is carefully crafted to develop business competencies, effective teamwork and leadership skills. Since I had prior work experience, that helped me a lot in implementing all the management concepts practically. Class size was kept normal to ensure sufficient attention to each student of the class. All the professors had completed their PhDs, and some of them were even writing research papers till now.

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The return of investment from this college is not as good as it could be.

Placements: The institute helps us to get exposed to an appropriate mix of knowledge and experience of the real-world. During our placement term, the institute observed an excellent placement record of over 97% with the highest salary pacakhge of 13 LPA being offered. Maximum offers are made by TCS, Deloitte US & India, Accenture, HCL, Aditya Birla Capital, ADP, Amazon, Barclays, Cognizant, Capgemini, etc.

Infrastructure: Classrooms are technology embedded and Wi-Fi enabled. There are many recreational facilities along with health care facilities for students' access. The library consists of recourses for all domains. Students also have access to live databases, journals, and case studies from Harvard University. With fully-airconditioned hostel rooms, the hostels were well furnished and we were given a cupboard, bed, a table and chair. The hostels are well maintained and the food is well-prepared.

Faculty: The faculty pool includes national, international faculty and faculty with corporate experience of more than 10 years. The overall score is just not based on exams but also projects, presentations, and assignments. The programs helped me develop business competencies, effective teamwork and leadership skills to set us up for accelerated career growth. In a fast-changing business world where billion-dollar companies are created in a few years, the PGPM allowed us to maximize learning and start creating value by the end of 1 year.

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Great Lakes Institute of Management Chennai Cut Off 2026

Great Lakes Chennai accepts XAT and CAT scores for admission to its PGDM course. Great Lakes Institute of Management Chennai Cutoff 2026 is not released officially. However, according to sources and media reports, the overall closing round cutoff 2026 in XAT exam was 90. GLIM Chennai CAT Cutoff 2025 was 85.

MBA/PGDM XAT Cut Off 2026: Year-Wise percentile

Section	2026
Overall	90

Cut-off data is indicative and not official.

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Q: What is the cutoff for MBA at Great Lakes Institute of Management, Chennai?

Great Lakes Cut Offs
Great Lakes Cut offs 2024 was based on aggregate percentile score although candidates should also have scored well across the sections of the entrance exams. The cut offs may remain as under:

Entrance Exam	1 Year PGPM Expected cut off	2 Years PGDM Expected Cut off
CAT	80	80
XAT	80	80
GMAT	600	600
CMAT	85+	85+

Great Lakes accept only Last year scores of CAT and XAT for Cycle -1 of PGPM 2024 admission process and for both the years in Cycle-2.

Q: How much rank should I score to get GLIM Chennai?

GLIM offers admission to MBA courses through JEE Main exam. GLIM Chennai cutoff 2024 has been concluded for the open AI category. The MBA cutoff based on CAT and XAT stood at 85 and 90.

Q: What are the cutoff marks required for Executive MBA at Great Lakes Institute of Management?

The Executive MBA course at Great Lakes Institute of Management, Chennai does not require a cut- off marks from any of entrance test examinations as there are other requirements for admissions. Firstly, the candidates need to have a bachelor’s degree or equivalent with at least 50% marks or above throughout and a minimum of 8 years of work experience. You would also be required to have two recommendations and a Statement of Purpose (SOP). Candidates will be shortlisted on the basis of the overall academic achievements, interview performance and the assessment of clarity of purpose in pursuing executive management.

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Great Lakes Institute of Management Chennai Rankings 2027

According to QS World University Rankings 2027, Great Lakes Institute of Management ranks 201 under Management category. The Institute ranks 10 under India’s Top 20 B Schools by Outlook – ICARE Rankings 2026. Great Lakes Institute of Management Chennai Rankings details are presented below:

Ranking Body	Category	Rank
QS World University Rankings 2027	Masters in Management	201+
Outlook – ICARE Rankings 2026	India’s Top 20 B Schools	10
Business Today Rankings 2026	B-School Rankings	19
NIRF Rankings 2025	Management	37

NIRF Ranking 2025

Category	2024	2025
MBA/PGDM	34	37

Commonly asked questions
On Rankings

Q: What is the NIRF ranking of Great Lakes Institute of Management Chennai for MBA?

Great Lakes Institute of Management Chennai has consistently been acknowledged as one of the leading institutions in various categories by NIRF 2024. For the Management category, the institute was ranked #34 in the year 2024. In the year 2023, the institute was ranked #31 under the same category.

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Great Lakes Institute of Management Chennai Placements 2026

The overall highest and average package offered during GLIM Chennai PGPM placements 2026 was 43 LPA and 18.1 LPA. Business Consulting emerged as the top recruiting domain with 37% placement distribution.

In PGDM, highest and average package recorded in 2026 was INR 40 LPA and 15 LPA. Finance was the top hiring domain with 25% placement distribution.

Great Lakes Institute of Management Chennai placements 2026 and past two years details for PGPM and PGDM courses are presented below:

Particulars	PGPM Placement Statistics 2024	PGPM Placement Statistics 2025	PGPM Placement Statistics 2026
Highest package	INR 39.3 LPA	INR 30.8 LPA	INR 43 LPA
Average package	INR 17.3 LPA	INR 17.8 LPA	INR 18.1 LPA
Top recruiting sector	Business & Strategy Consulting (36% placement distribution)	Consulting (61% placement distribution)	Business Consulting (37% placement distribution)
Particulars	PGDM Placement Statistics 2024	PGDM Placement Statistics 2025	PGDM Placement Statistics 2026
Highest package	INR 37 LPA	INR 39.3 LPA	INR 40 LPA
Average package	INR 15.1 LPA	INR 15 LPA	INR 15 LPA
Top recruiting sector	Finance (30% placement distribution)	Finance (33% placement distribution)	Finance (25% placement distribution)

Read more: Great Lakes Chennai Placements 2026

Top Recruiters

Accenture

HDFC Life

Adani Group

Airtel

ICICI

Amazon

IDBI Bank

Axis Bank

Infosys

ITC

JP Morgan Chase

LTIMindtree

Cisco Systems

Mahindra and Mahindra

CRISIL

Decathlon

Nestle

PayPal

pwc

Federal Bank

StandardChartered

Gartner

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Commonly asked questions
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Q: What was the highest package offered at Great Lakes Institute of Management?

The highest packages offered at Great Lakes Institute of Management for the courses PGPM and PGDM are INR 46 Lakhs and INR 34 Lakhs respectively with median packages being INR 18.1 LPA and INR 14.5 LPA.

There are also summer internships for students with median package being INR 4.25 LPA.

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

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: How many students were placed during Great Lakes Institute of Management, Chennai placements?

The number of students placed during Great Lakes Institute of Management, Chennai placements has not been released. Once released, it will be updated on this page.

Q: What is the average package recorded during GLIM Chennai MBA placements?

The average package received by PGPM and PGDM students in 2026 at GLIM Chennai was 18.1 LPA and 15 LPA.

Great Lakes Institute of Management Chennai Scholarships 2027

Great Lakes Institute of Management Chennai offers scholarships at Institute level. Other than this, Great Lakes Chennai provides Merit-Based and Need-Based Scholarships to students. GLIM Chennai Scholarships 2026 details are presented below:

Particulars	Merit Based Scholarship Details
Basis of Award	Given to students with excellent leadership skills and basis CAT / GMAT / XAT scores
Documentation needed	National entrance scores and academic marksheets
Eligibility	Academic toppers
Scholarship names	OPJEMS, Aditya Birla
Particulars	Need-Based Scholarships Details
Basis of Award	Given to students with weak economic background
Documentation needed	Financial and income proofs
Eligibility	For Financially weak groups
Scholarship names	Tata Trusts
Particulars	Institute-Specific Scholarships Details
Basis of Award	Given to students basis merit, diversity and necessity
Documentation needed	Academic record, interviews, essay writing
Eligibility	Excellent Academic record
Scholarship names	Great Lakes Scholarships

Scholarship 1

Diversity and Merit Scholarships:
* Great Lakes is offering diversity and merit scholarships to one year PGPM students to encourage diversity of perspectives and commitment to excellence.
* A total of 40 diversity and merit based scholarships worth Rs.5 lakhs each will be awarded for the Class of 2025-26 and minimum of 30% of the scholarships would be for female students.
* Candidates will be shortlisted based on their application form, essays and interview assessment and there is no separate application process.
* Selected candidates will be intimated on the award of scholarship through email post confirmation of their admission acceptance and enrolment to the program at least one month before program commencement.

Scholarship 2

Dr. Bala V Balachandran Merit Scholarship:
*The Dr. Bala V Balachandran Merit Scholarship has been instituted in memory of Dr. Bala V Balachandran (1937-2021), Founder, Great Lakes Institute of Management.
*The scholarship seeks to recognize candidates with exceptional potential and demonstrated track record and encourage their pursuit of excellence at Great Lakes.
*The Dr. Bala V Balachandran Merit Scholarships constitute full Tuition Fee waiver (Rs. 11.5 lakhs for PGPM 2025-26) and access to mentorship from CXOs as well as high achieving alumni giving

Commonly asked questions
On Scholarships

Q: Does Great Lakes Institute of Management provide equal opportunity to students to apply for scholarships?

Yes, Great Lakes Institute of Management provide equal opportunity to students to apply for scholarships. Some of the scholarships provided by the college are mentioned below:

Great Lakes Institute of Management Scholarships
Diversity & Merit Scholarships	Dr. Bala V Balachandran Merit Scholarship	-

Q: Do FPM students at Great Lakes Chennai get stipend?

Yes, students who are a part of the Great Lakes Chennai FPM programme are offered stipends. For the first two years, students are given a stipend of INR 50,000 increasing to Rs. 65,000 subsequently. Other than this, the institute also funds student's accommodations and research work. Even the conferences and seminars to be attened by the scholars are funded by the institute.

Q: Are there any scholarships or grants for FPM students at Great Lakes Chennai?

Yes, Great Lakes Chennai offers financial support to students purusing the FPM programme. These scholarships are offered to provide financial assistance to meritorious and deserving students. To all PhD scholars, the institute provides a stipend ranging from INR 50,000 to INR 65,000. Interested students can check out the official website of the institute to know more.

Q: Are there any scholarship programmes for UG courses at Great Lakes Institute of Management Chennai?

Great Lakes Institute of Management, Chennai, offers scholarships in two categories for its PGPM students - Dr. Bala V. Balachandran Scholarships, and Diversity & Merit Based Scholarships

The institute offers a total of 40 diversity & merit scholarships worth INR 5 Lakhs and 30% of the total scholarships are for female students.

A total of 20 diversity and merit based scholarships worth Rs. 5 Lacs each will be awarded for the PGPM Class of 2022-23 and a minimum of 30% of the scholarships will be for female students

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Great Lakes Institute of Management Chennai	-/-	₹ 10.25 L - 23.5 L	#37 NIRF, 2025
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Great Lakes Institute of Management Chennai Campus & Facilities

Great Lakes Institute of Management Chennai campus is spread over 32 acre area. It is the first campus in South Asia that has earned the LEED Platinum Rating. GLIM Chennai campus includes modern classrooms, library, hostel, gym, auditorium and cafeteria. The Institute also has sports facilities for games such as basketball and football.

The Hostel fee (Single AC room) for PGPM course 2027-28 is INR 3.96 lakh. Hostel fee (Twin AC) for PGDM batch of 2026-28 is INR 6.32 lakh.

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Q: Are there any medical facilities or a health centre available at Great Lakes Institute of Management, Chennai?

Yes, the Great Lakes Institute of Management in Chennai provides on-campus medical facilities to accommodate the medical requirements of both employees and students. In addition to an ambulance for emergencies, the institution includes a medical centre on site. This guarantees that students may get basic medical care and help when they require it.

Q: What facilities are offered by Great Lakes Institute of Management, Chennai?

There are facilities for playing table tennis, lawn tennis, and football on the campus, Modern classrooms, a library, a computer centre, and sports facilities. The institute also provides hostels with single and double occupancy completely air-conditioned rooms. The library at the Great Lakes Institute of Management in Chennai can meet their demands. There is a sizable collection of books, periodicals, and academic papers in the library.

Q: Does Great Lakes Institute of Management Chennai offer accomodations to FPM students?

Yes, students enrolled in the Great Lakes Institute of Management Chennai FPM course are provided on-campus accommodations. Students are provided single-occupancy rooms. Moreover, students must note that only a limited amount of accommodation is available. It is allocated on a first come, first served basis. Thus, students who require accommodation must apply timely. Moreover, separate housing is also provided for married students.

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Great Lakes Institute of Management Chennai FAQs

The below-mentioned are Great Lakes Institute of Management Chennai FAQs:

Q: What is the fee for UG courses at UEI Global Faridabad?

The course fee structure at UEI Global, Faridabad is not publicly available. The range of the tuition fee is INR 25 K to INR 50 K. The one-year Certificate course, the four-six-month Certificate course, the three-year Degree, the four-year Degree, the five-year Degree Integrated, the three-year BBA (ACE, Plus, and International), the five-year BBA+MBA Integrated, and the two-year MBA (General-ACE and International and Tourism and Hotel Management) are just a few of the courses that are offered by UEI Global, located in Faridabad. The information below pertains to the tuition fees for a select few courses.

Four-six-month certificate: INR 25 K

BBA: INR 41 K

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

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.

Q: How is the placement at Great Lakes, Chennai?

Placements at GLIM Chennai is good. The overall highest package offered in 2026 was INR 43 LPA. Average package recorded during PGPM and PGDM placements was 18.1 LPA and 15 LPA.

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

The highest and average package recorded during GLIM Chennai PGPM and PGDM placements 2026 is presented below:

Particulars	PGDM Placement Statistics 2026	PGPM Placement Statistics 2026
Highest package	INR 40 LPA	INR 43 LPA
Average package	INR 15 LPA	INR 18.1 LPA
Top 50% average package	INR 21 LPA	INR 17 LPA

Q: Are there separate accommodations for boys and girls at Great Lakes Institute of Management Chennai?

Many programmes offered at Great Lakes Institute of Management Chennai are residential in nature. Hence, hostels are mandatory for certain course students. There are separate accomodations available for the Great Lakes Institute of Management Chennai students. These hostels are guarded by security professionals. Hence, it is totally safe for students to stay here.

Q: Is Faculty of Architecture and Design, Manav Rachna more expensive than Amity University, Gurugram?

Faculty of Architecture and Design offers UG and PG programmes such as BArch, BSc in Interior Design, BDes and MSc Interior Design programmes to the students. The fee structure of various courses at Faculty of Architecture and Design, Manav Rachna is mentioned below

B.Arch - INR 10.8 L

B.Des - INR 8.4 L

B.Sc - INR 5.4 L

M.Sc. - INR 3.2 L

The fee structure of courses related to architecture and design specialisations are mentioned below

B.Arch - INR 5.7 L

B.Des - INR 4.6 L to INR 10.9 L

B.Sc - INR 2.7 L to INR 5.8 L

M.Sc - INR 1.1 L to INR 3.2 L

Q: Does Great Lakes accept XAT scores?

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.

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How are Executive MBA placements at Great Lakes Institute of Management?

Answered 4 months ago

Great Lakes is the clear winner for an Executive MBA (via their 1-year PGPM for candidates with 2+ years of experience).

Why Great Lakes Wins:

Flagship Status: The 1-year programme is Great Lakes' flagship course. The college pours all its corporate resources, elite faculty, and placement efforts into

priyank sharma

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Which one is better for Executive MBA, Great Lakes Institute of Management or GIM - Goa Institute of Management?

Answered 4 months ago

Hello,

Here is the direct comparison to help you choose:

Grt Lakes is the clear winner* for an Executive MBA (via their 1-year PGPM for candidates with 2+ years of experience).

Why Great Lakes Wins:

Flagship Status:The 1-year programme is Great Lakes' flagship course. The college pours all its corporat

priyank sharma

Scholar-Level 16

Can I get admission in Great Lakes Institute of Management for Executive MBA with 60% in Class 12th?

Answered 9 months ago

The eligibility for Executive MBA admission at Great Lakes Institute of Management is Bachelor degree with minimum 50% marks. 8 years of full time work experience is mandatory.

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What is the stipend offered to Great Lakes, Chennai students during summer placements?

Answered a year ago

Great Lakes, Chennai offers students with vibrant placement opportunities, and every year prominent recruiters visit the campus to recruit fresh talent. During the latest Great Lakes Chennai placements 2025, the highest package stood at INR 5.25 LPA. On the other hand, the average package stood at I

Ashwin Yadav

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What is the highest package offered at Great Lakes Institute of Management, Chennai placements?

Answered a year ago

The highest package offered during Great Lakes Institute of Management, Chennai placements 2026 stood at INR 43 LPA.

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