Great Lakes Institute of Management, Chennai

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Great Lakes Institute of Management, Chennai Admissions 2026, Courses, Fees & Cutoffs

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Avg Package

15 LPA

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Highest Pkg

40 LPA

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Institute Type

Private

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Total Courses

4 Courses

Great Lakes Institute of Management, Chennai - Overview

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About Great Lakes Institute of Management, Chennai

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Great Lakes Institute of Management, Chennai (GLIM Chennai) was founded in 2004 by Padma Shri awardee Dr. Bala V. Balachandran, formerly the J.L. Kellogg Distinguished Professor at Kellogg School of Management, Northwestern University. It is an autonomous, AICTE-approved B-school with AACSB, AMBA (UK) and SAQS accreditation, and NBA accreditation for its PGDM. The fully residential 27.5-acre campus is on East Coast Road near Mahabalipuram, Tamil Nadu. Flagship programmes are the 2-year PGDM and the 1-year PGPM, with admission through CAT, XAT or GMAT (NMAT also accepted for PGPM).

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Great Lakes Institute of Management, Chennai Courses

4 Courses

PGXPM

1 specialization

Fee Range₹ 20.10L - 20.20L

Minimum 8+ years of work experience; as notified in the PGXPM admission brochure

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PGPM

6 specializations

Fee Range₹ 19.39L - 19.40L

Bachelor's degree from a recognised institution with a consistent academic record; minimum 2 years of full-time work experience by April of the admission year; valid CAT, XAT, GMAT or NMAT score required

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PGDM

4 specializations

Fee Range₹ 16.03L - 16.10L

Bachelor's degree in any discipline from a recognised institution with minimum 50% marks consistently across Class 10, Class 12 and graduation; valid CAT, XAT or GMAT score required; freshers and candidates with strictly less than 36 months of work experience only are eligible

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PGPM - Family Business & Entrepreneurship

1 specialization

Fee Range₹ 18.26L - 18.30L

Bachelor’s degree with minimum 50% marks in 10th, 12th & graduation; candidate should be associated with a family business/startup or planning to join a family business, with no mandatory work experience.

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Course	Fee Range	Eligibility
PGXPM 1 specialization	₹ 20.10L - 20.20L Check Fee Details	Minimum 8+ years of work experience; as notified in the PGXPM admission brochure
PGPM 6 specializations	₹ 19.39L - 19.40L Check Fee Details	Bachelor's degree from a recognised institution with a consistent academic record; minimum 2 years of full-time work experience by April of the admission year; valid CAT, XAT, GMAT or NMAT score required
PGDM 4 specializations	₹ 16.03L - 16.10L Check Fee Details	Bachelor's degree in any discipline from a recognised institution with minimum 50% marks consistently across Class 10, Class 12 and graduation; valid CAT, XAT or GMAT score required; freshers and candidates with strictly less than 36 months of work experience only are eligible
PGPM - Family Business & Entrepreneurship 1 specialization	₹ 18.26L - 18.30L Check Fee Details	Bachelor’s degree with minimum 50% marks in 10th, 12th & graduation; candidate should be associated with a family business/startup or planning to join a family business, with no mandatory work experience.

Great Lakes Institute of Management, Chennai Admissions

Admission Process Overview

Below is the complete admission information including eligible exams, eligibility criteria, admission process, and important notes for each program offered.

Required Entrance Exams

CAT / XAT / GMAT (NMAT additionally accepted for PGPM)

Eligibility Criteria

Bachelor's degree in any discipline from a recognised institution with minimum 50% marks consistently across Class 10, Class 12 and graduation; PGDM requires strictly less than 36 months of work experience, while PGPM requires a minimum of 2 years of full-time work experience

Admission Process

Candidates complete the online application form on the official website after paying a processing fee of Rs. 2,200; a single application can cover both the Chennai and Gurgaon campuses. Applications are evaluated on entrance exam scores, past academic performance, work experience, an AI-proctored interview, and a Personal Interview conducted by the Admissions Committee, with additional weightage given to College/University rank holders. Admissions are conducted across multiple interview cycles, including a Profile-based Early Interview process for candidates awaiting entrance exam results. Great Lakes states explicitly that it does not admit students under any management quota, and has not authorised any third party to process applications on its behalf.

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Placement Statistics

Verified campus placements records for Great Lakes Institute of Management, Chennai

Highest Package

₹40.0 LPA

Average Package

₹15.0 LPA

Median Package

N/A

Placement Rate

85%

Top Recruiting Partners

10 Recruiters

Accenture

Deloitte

Nestle

J.P. Morgan Chase

Godrej

MasterCard

Federal Bank

Cognizant

Infosys Consulting

3

Outlook India

37

NIRF

9

Business Today

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Publishing Agency	Ranking / Rating
Outlook India	3
NIRF	37
Business Today	9
Analytics India	5

Scholarships & Financial Aid

Information regarding scholarships and financial aid opportunities provided by the institute.

Available Scholarships

Scholarship Name	Eligibility Criteria	Award Amount
Dr. Bala V. Balachandran Merit Scholarship (PGPM)	PGPM candidates with exceptional potential and a demonstrated track record, instituted in memory of Great Lakes' founder Dr. Bala V. Balachandran (1937-2021)	Full Tuition Fee waiver, plus access to mentorship from CXOs and high-achieving alumni
Diversity & Merit Scholarship (PGDM and PGPM)	Meritorious PGDM/PGPM candidates selected to encourage diversity of background and gender; no separate application required, shortlisted based on the application form, essays and interview assessment	40 scholarships worth Rs. 5 lakh each per incoming cohort; a minimum of 30% reserved for female candidates

Campus Infrastructure

Campus Infrastructure & Facilities

LEED Platinum-Rated Green Campus

The 27.5-acre Chennai campus is described on the official website as Asia's first LEED Platinum-rated campus - a fully residential, Wi-Fi enabled environment comprising academic, recreational and residential facilities for both students and staff, set on the scenic East Coast Road near Mahabalipuram.

Career Impact and Recruitment Infrastructure

The Corporate & Career Services (CCS) office manages all placement-related operations on campus, running a dedicated Career Acceleration Program (CAP) to bridge academic learning with real-world industry skill requirements ahead of the placement season.

Hostel & Accommodation

Boys Hostel Fee Structure

Room Type	Course	Annual Fee
Single AC	PGPM	₹396,000
Twin AC	PGDM	₹632,000
Twin AC	PGPM-Family Business & Entrepreneurship	₹344,000

Girls Hostel Fee Structure

Room Type	Course	Annual Fee
Single AC	PGPM	₹396,000
Twin AC	PGDM	₹632,000
Twin AC	PGPM-Family Business & Entrepreneurship	₹344,000

* Fees are subject to change. Please contact the administration for the latest details.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Great Lakes Chennai was ranked #37 in the NIRF 2025 Management category.

For 2026-27 the total PGPM fee for Indian students is INR 23.5 Lakh, including an academic fee of INR 19.39 Lakh and INR 4.11 Lakh of other charges such as single AC accommodation. International students pay USD 33,350 plus USD 8,400 in other fees.

Yes. It is AICTE approved and holds AACSB, AMBA (UK) and SAQS accreditation, with NBA accreditation for its PGDM.

For the 2026-28 batch the total PGDM fee is INR 22.5 Lakh, comprising academic fee of INR 16.03 Lakh (tuition INR 10.25 Lakh plus programme fee INR 5.78 Lakh) and other charges of INR 6.47 Lakh, which include mandatory twin-sharing AC accommodation of INR 6.32 Lakh.

PGXPM, PGPM, PGDM, PGPM - Family Business & Entrepreneurship

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Great Lakes Institute of Management, Chennai (GLIM Chennai) - Overview, Courses, Fees & Admission

GLIM Chennai Quick Reference
Particulars	Details
Established	2004
Type	Private autonomous B-school
Approvals & Accreditation	AICTE, AACSB, AMBA (UK), SAQS, NBA (PGDM); PGDM recognised as MBA-equivalent by AIU
Campus	27.5-acre residential campus, East Coast Road, near Mahabalipuram, Chengalpattu District, Tamil Nadu - 603102
Flagship Programmes	PGDM (2 years), PGPM (1 year)
Other Programmes	PGPM-FBE, PGXPM, Online PGDM, FPM
Entrance Exams	CAT / XAT / GMAT (+ NMAT for PGPM)
PGDM Fee (2026-28)	INR 22.5 Lakh total, including mandatory twin-sharing AC accommodation
PGPM Fee (2026-27)	INR 23.5 Lakh total (Indian students), including accommodation
NIRF Management 2025	#37
Alumni Network	16,000+ across 30+ countries

Why Students Choose Great Lakes Chennai

AACSB, AMBA and SAQS accreditation, plus NBA for the PGDM
One of the early AICTE-accredited one-year full-time management programmes (PGPM, since 2008)
Fully residential, LEED Platinum-rated campus with a strong international exchange network
PGPM 2.0 specialisations in Consulting, Product Management and Data Science
Diversity & Merit Scholarships worth INR 5 Lakh each, plus a full-tuition merit scholarship for PGPM

Check the PGDM and PGPM fee structure for the full cost including accommodation, read the admission process and eligibility and review the entrance exam cutoff approach.

For outcomes see Great Lakes Chennai placements, for campus details campus and hostel facilities, for funding scholarships and for credentials NIRF ranking and accreditations.