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Post Graduate Diploma in Management (PGDM) 

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Post Graduate Diploma in Management (PGDM)
 at 
Great Lakes Institute of Management Chennai 
Overview

Total Tuition Fees

9.45 Lakh
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Duration

Course Level

PG Diploma

Mode of Course

Full Time

Average package

15.00 Lakh

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Seat breakup

350

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Post Graduate Diploma in Management (PGDM)
 at 
Great Lakes Institute of Management Chennai 
Fees

Fee componentsAmount (2 years)
9.45 Lakh
5.88 Lakh
10,000
15.43 Lakh
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Post Graduate Diploma in Management (PGDM)
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Post Graduate Diploma in Management (PGDM)
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Highlights

  • Applications 2023 Open: Apply @ www.bit.ly/GL-2k23?open-reg
  • Students can opt for functional specializations in Finance, Marketing, Operations and Analytics
  • Students can opt for a Major and a Minor in two functions, or a Double-Major in them, or even a General Management specialization with a mix of subjects from each function
  • Course includes Rigorous 12 week summer internship
  • One of the youngest school Globally to be accredited by AMBA,UK. Offers Fully Residential PGDM
  • Chinese (Mandarin) Language taught as a mandatory course
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Post Graduate Diploma in Management (PGDM)
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Great Lakes Institute of Management Chennai 
Curriculum

Post Graduate Diploma in Management (PGDM)
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Great Lakes Institute of Management Chennai 
Students Ratings & Reviews

4.4/5
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Placement Review IconPlacements3.8
Infrastructure Review IconInfrastructure4.9
Faculty Review IconFaculty & Course4.6
Crowd Review IconCampus Life4.5
Money Review IconValue for Money4.2
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Some of the MNC's which recruited from the campus are McKinsey, ITC, HCL, Nestle, Wells Fargo, JP Morgan, Dell and RBS.
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Post Graduate Diploma in Management (PGDM) - Batch of 2026
Offered by Great Lakes Institute of Management, Chennai
4.8
4Placements5Infrastructure5Faculty5Crowd & Campus Life5Value for Money
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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Post Graduate Diploma in Management (PGDM) - Batch of 2025
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4.8
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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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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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Post Graduate Diploma in Management (PGDM) - Batch of 2021
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4.2
4Placements5Infrastructure4Faculty4Crowd & Campus Life4Value for Money
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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Offered by Great Lakes Institute of Management, Chennai
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Great lakes ; Great life.
Placements: Great lakes ensures 100% placements. The average CTC was around 9.3 Lacs and the figures are increasing year after year. Deloitte, McKinsey, CRISIL, JP Morgan & Chase, world bank, RBS, Barclays, Amazon, Anheuser-Busch InbevITC, Britannia, Lotte are some of our top recruiters for internships and placements.
Infrastructure: Great lakes is South Asia's first LEED platinum campus and the infrastructure is top-notch. All the classes are air-conditioned and well-equipped with individual laptop charges and other teaching aids. The Wi-Fi is accessible to students 24*7 for both laptop and mobile phones. The mess and canteen are good even though the food is vegetarian (You can pay for non-veg separately). Hostel life is amazing with air-conditioned rooms and furnished with good quality Godrej furniture. The campus and hostel maintenance is done by Sodexo and they do a brilliant job. There is a football ground and a few other sports facilities too. There is a Gym in the campus for students' use with almost all equipment. An inhouse doctor is available round the clock for any medical assistance.
Faculty: The teachers are highly qualified professionals with valuable industry experience. Their technical insights and practical know-how result in a holistic educational experience. The curriculum is constantly revised to be on track with the latest market trends making students industry-ready.
Reviewed on 19 Sep 2019Read More
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Post Graduate Diploma in Management (PGDM)
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Great Lakes Institute of Management Chennai 
 
Frequently Asked Questions

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

Great Lakes Cut Offs  
Great Lakes Cut offs 2024 will be 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 2022/2023
80
80
XAT 2023/2024
80
80
GMAT (Taken after Jan 1, 2021 for PGPM and after Jan 1, 2022 for PGDM)
600
600
CMAT 2023 for PGPM and CMAT 2023/2024 for PGDM
85+
85+

Great Lakes will 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.

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

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.

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Post Graduate Diploma in Management (PGDM)
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Placements

ParticularsStatistics (2025)
Average SalaryINR 15.00 Lakh
Highest SalaryINR 39.30 Lakh
Median SalaryINR 14.50 Lakh
% Batch placed100
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Dell
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HCL
HSBC
IBM
ICICI
Infosys
Royal Enfield
Tech Mahindra
Wipro
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Post Graduate Diploma in Management (PGDM)
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Great Lakes Institute of Management Chennai 
Entry Requirements

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COURSE
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XAT
Oct 31, 2025
(PGPM-FBE) Application 2026 last date
Oct 29 - Nov 1, 2025
XAT 2026 mock test 2
Jul 10 - Dec 5, 2025
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Post Graduate Diploma in Management (PGDM)
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Great Lakes Institute of Management Chennai 
Cutoffs

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CMAT round-wise cutoff Rank: (General-All India)
Round2019
190
CMAT round-wise cutoff Rank: (OBC-All India)
Round2019
190
CAT round-wise cutoff Rank: (General-All India)
Section202220232024
VRC505050
DILR505050
QA505050
TOTAL858585
CAT round-wise cutoff Rank: (OBC-All India)
Section202220232024
VRC505050
DILR505050
QA505050
TOTAL707070
XAT round-wise cutoff Rank: (General-All India)
Round202220232024
1909090
XAT round-wise cutoff Rank: (OBC-All India)
Round202220232024
1909090
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Students also asked

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?
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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:   Does Great Lakes, Chennai accept CAT scores?
A: 

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:   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:   Does Great Lakes Institute of Management Chennai offer MBA course?
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Yes, Great Lakes Institute of Management Chennai offers an MBA programme Under this programme, the institute offers various courses, including a two-year-long PGDM, a one-year-long PGPM, and a PGPM-FBE.

Other than these, the institute also offers an online PGDM. Admission to these courses is made based on valid entrance test scores and performance in PI. Students can apply for the preferred course by visiting the official website of the institute.

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Answered 10 months ago

Usually the cut off for great lakes Chennai is above 85 and the final selection is done at 90 cat score but you can be hopeful of expecting a call if the cut of drops this year. 

You should also appear for other similar exams for having better opportunity of getting a college.

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Anuj Jha

Contributor-Level 8

Answered 2 years ago

Great Lakes Institute of Management Chennai accepts the NMAT by GMAC score for admission into its PGPM program. As per the official website of Great Lakes, the cutoff for NMAT scores for the 2022-2024 batch is yet to be announced. It is advisable to keep a check on their website or contact the admis

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Kajal Kumari

Contributor-Level 10

Answered 2 years ago

The cutoff for admission to PGDM (Post Graduate Diploma in Management) programs through CMAT (Common Management Admission Test) exam varies from year to year and across different institutes. The cutoffs are based on several factors such as the difficulty level of the exam, the number of applicants,

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Aman Kumar Thakur

Contributor-Level 10

Answered 3 years ago

The PGDM is a 2 year program and tuition fee will cost INR 27,500 and along with that the alumni fees is INR 1000, so total is INR 28,500 for the 1st semester.

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Harsha Kulkarni

Beginner-Level 5

Answered 3 years ago

The highest package offered during Great Lakes Institute of Management Chennai PGPM placements was INR 33.26 LPA. Further, the average package offered during Great Lakes Chennai PGPM placements was INR 17.86 LPA. The institute has also released the PGDM placement report . According to the report, 27

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Vinay kr Pandey

Scholar-Level 16

Answered 3 years ago

Hey ankkk just go through this link and fill out the required details College predictor in shiksha https://www.shiksha.com/college-predictor

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Hrishabh Sahu

Contributor-Level 10

Answered 9 years ago

For now we are not eligible, but after our course complete 5 years, college is going to apply for that and we are expecting it to be done by 2018. After that all the students who has completed their graduation from great Lakes will be eligible.

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KALP PATEL

Contributor-Level 6

Answered 5 years ago

Hi Sahin. Yes any stream student can pursue MBA in HR or any other specialization. The Business School of LPU is accredited from (ACBSP) Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs from the USA ensuring quality education and industry experienced faculties, studying in LPU will get a degr

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