

Great Lakes Institute of Management, Chennai Courses & Fees 2026 Course-wise Fees, Payment Schedule & Eligibility
Avg Package
15 LPA
Highest Pkg
40 LPA
Institute Type
Private
Total Courses
4 Courses
Great Lakes Chennai offers a 2-year PGDM for freshers and early-career candidates, a 1-year PGPM for professionals with 2+ years of experience, a PGPM in Family Business & Entrepreneurship, an executive PGXPM, a doctoral Fellow Program in Management (FPM) and an Online PGDM. Residential stay is mandatory for the full-time PGDM and PGPM.
Explore the comprehensive list of courses offered by Great Lakes Institute of Management, including detailed fee structures, specializations, and eligibility criteria:
Great Lakes Institute of Management, Chennai Courses
4 CoursesMinimum 8+ years of work experience; as notified in the PGXPM admission brochure
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
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
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.
| 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. |
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Courses Offered at Great Lakes Chennai
| Programme | Duration | Academic Fee (Tuition + Programme) | Total Fee incl. Accommodation & Other Charges | Eligibility |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PGDM (2026-28) | 2 Years | INR 16.03 Lakh | INR 22.5 Lakh (twin AC accommodation INR 6.32 Lakh included) | Graduation, 50% in Class 10, 12 and graduation; less than 36 months' work experience |
| PGPM (2026-27) | 1 Year | INR 19.39 Lakh | INR 23.5 Lakh (Indian students); international students: USD 33,350 + USD 8,400 other fees | Graduation; 2+ years' full-time work experience by April of admission year |
| PGPM - Family Business & Entrepreneurship | 1 Year | INR 18.26 Lakh | INR 23.5 Lakh | Graduation with 50%; linked to a family business or startup; no mandatory work experience |
| PGXPM | 1.5 Years | See brochure | See brochure | 8+ years' work experience |
PGDM (2 Years)
The PGDM has a common first year followed by specialisation in Marketing, Finance, Operations or Business Analytics in the second year, with a mandatory summer internship between the two years. Entrance exams accepted are CAT, XAT and GMAT. The curriculum is shaped by the Great Lakes Academic Advisory Council and Business Advisory Council.
PGPM (1 Year)
The flagship one-year programme offers specialisations in Consulting, Product Management, Data Science, Marketing, Finance and Operations, and accepts CAT, XAT, GMAT and NMAT. It condenses a two-year MBA's depth into a year by building on participants' prior work experience.
PGPM-FBE, PGXPM, FPM and Online PGDM
PGPM-FBE suits candidates from business families, PGXPM suits senior professionals, FPM is a doctoral programme and the Online PGDM serves working professionals. Compare the complete fee breakup and eligibility rules before applying.
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