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GLIM Chennai: Admission 2025, Fees, Courses, Cutoff, Ranking

Chennai, India


Great Lakes Institute of Management ,Chennai ,Tamil Nadu

Overview

Great Lakes Chennai is a private institute located in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. It was founded in 2004 by Bala V. Balachandran. The All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE) recognizes the institute and is accredited by SAQS and AACSB. 

In 2024 Great Lakes Chennai was ranked 34th and 31st in 2023 by the National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF) in the “Management Category”. The college offers more than 20 courses, some popular courses include the Post Graduate Program in Management (PGPM) and Post Graduate Diploma in Management (PGDM).

Great Lakes Chennai of Management Institute offers a 100% placement record for its Post Graduate Program in Management (PGPM) program. In 2024 the highest domestic package offered was INR 39.3 LPA, the average package for the PGDM program was INR 15.1 LPA, and the average package for the PGPM was INR 17.3 lakhs per year.

Some top recruiters at Great Lakes Chennai include Accenture, Deloitte, Infosys, JP Morgan Chase, Aditya Birla Capital, Cognizant, HCL, and more. 


Quick Overview Table

The table below represents the key highlights of the Great Lakes Institute of Management, Chennai. 

Metric

Details

Placement Record

100% for PGPM program

Establishment & Location 

2004 in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India.`

NIRF Ranking

  • 34th in Management Category (2024)
  • 31st in Management Category (2023)

Recognized By 

All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE)

Courses Offered

PGDM, PGPM, PGXPM, PGPM Flex

Highest Package

INR 39.3 LPA

Mode of Application

Online Official Website 

Recruiters 

Accenture, Deloitte, Infosys, JP Morgan Chase, Aditya Birla Capital. 

Hostel

Yes (Fee range INR 3.7-5.5 Lakhs) per Year. 

Internship Offered

Summer Training Internship (2 Months)


Ranking

Great Lakes Chennai remains consistent in top-ranking bodies in India, because of their academic performance, placement results, and many other factors. The table below represents the rank of GILM (Great Lakes Institute of Management).

Ranking Body

Year

Rank

NIRF

2024

34th in Management Category

NIRF

2023

31st in Management Category

QS World ranking

2024

151+ in the Management Category.

Great Lakes Institute of Management ,Chennai ,Tamil Nadu

Programs

Great Lakes Chennai offers various management program designs for fresh graduates and experienced holders. The college offers online and full-time courses. The table below represents courses the college offers along with the fee structure for more latest updates visit the official website. 

Program / Courses

Fees Structure

PGPM

INR 11-18 Lakhs (Approx)

PGDM/MBA

INR 9.5-11.5 Lakhs (Approx)

PGPM (Family Business & Entrepreneurship)

INR 20-22.5 Lakhs (Approx)

PGXM

INR 9.5-11.5 Lakhs (Approx)

Fellow Program in Management (FPM)

NA

Bachelor of Business Administration [BBA]

10 courses • 3 years
--Average tuition fees
--Median salary
--Exams accepted
-Application date

Great Lakes Institute of Management ,Chennai ,Tamil Nadu

Admissions

Great Lakes Chennai admission process is based on the entrance examination score from CAT, XAT, GMAT, or CMAT exams followed by work experience and personal interview. The table below represents the admission eligibility criteria. 

Program / Courses

Eligibility

PGPM

  • 50% in 10+2 
  • Valid CAT score 
  • Minimum of 18 months of experience (in the relevant field).
  • Personal Interview
  • Professional Track Record

PGDM/MBA

  • 60% in 10+2 
  • Valid CAT score 
  • Minimum of 2+ years of experience (in the relevant field).

PGPM (Family Business & Entrepreneurship)

  • 60% in 10+2 
  • Valid CAT score 
  • Minimum of 2+ years of experience (in the relevant field).
  • Be employed in a family business
  • Personal interview

PGXM

  • 60% in 10+2 
  • Valid CAT score 
  • Minimum of 2+ years of experience (in the relevant field)
  • Work Experience

Fellow Program in Management (FPM)

  • 50% in 10+2 
  • Valid CAT score 


Important Dates

The table below represents some upcoming important admission and exam dates for the 2025-2027 session. However, students can go on the official website for regular updates.

Events

Important/Tentative Dates

MBA/PGDM/PGPM Application Last Date

February 10, 2025

PGPM 2025-26 (Last Submission date)

February 10, 2025

MBA/PGDM (PGPM-Family Business Scions & Entrepreneurs) Application Last Date

February 17, 2025


Cutoff

The cutoff for admission in Great Lakes Chennai varies from course to course. Generally, an 85+ percentile in CAT or a 90+ percentile in CMAT is considered competitive for PGPM and PGDM programs. The table below represents the cut-off for the general category for PGDM.

Courses

CAT 2024 (percentile)

XAT 2024 (percentile)

PGDM

85

90

PGPM

90

95

PGXM

90

90

Bachelor of Business Administration [BBA]

10

Courses

3 yrs

Duration

--

Total Seats

--

Tuition Fees

--

Exams

--

Eligibility

FAQs related to Admissions

A minimum score of 85 is required for both the CAT and XAT entrance exams.

200+ score is (Expected) for NMAT cutoff for 2025-2027

Great Lakes Institute of Management ,Chennai ,Tamil Nadu

Placements

Great Lakes Chennai offers a 90% overall placement record and 100% for its Post Graduate Program in Management (PGPM) program, with over 50+ new recruiters offering roles in product management, credit portfolio management, and business strategist. 

Key Metrics

Placement Details

Placement Success Rate

Around 90% placement record. 

Top Recruiters

Accenture, Deloitte, Infosys, JP Morgan Chase, Aditya Birla Capital and more. 

Highest Package

INR 39.3 LPA

Average Package

INR 17.3 LPA

Lowest Package

INR 5 LPA (PGDM Course)

Roles Offered

Product management, Credit portfolio management, and Business strategist. 

Internship

Yes,(Summer internship with average stipped INR 80-90K)

FAQS

As per reports Great Lakes Chennai offers a 100% placement record for its Post Graduate Program in Management (PGPM) program. 

As per reports, the average salary of an MBA intern is around 25-40 thousand per month.  


Great Lakes Institute of Management ,Chennai ,Tamil Nadu

Scholarships

Great Lakes Chennai provides several types of scholarships which include academic-based scholarships, financial assistance need-based scholarship programs as well as some government-funded scholarships. The table below represents the scholarship amount and its eligibility.


Types of scholarships

  • Diversity and merit scholarships
  • Dr. Bala V Balachandran Merit Scholarship
  • Merit-Based Scholarship

Scholarship Type

Eligibility

Details (Amount)

Merit-Based scholarships

Available for PGPM Students

Upto 5 Lakhs 

Dr. Bala V Balachandran Merit

Available for GIMP Students

100% tuition fee exemption

National Scholarship for Post-Graduate Studies

NA

Upto 3 Lakhs 

Great Lakes is offering diversity and merit scholarships to one-year PGPM students

INR 2500 per month for boys and INR 3000 per month for girls.

Great Lakes Institute of Management ,Chennai ,Tamil Nadu

Infrastructure

Great Lakes Chennai Hostel is located on the campus of the Great Lakes Institute of Management in Chennai, India, and provides separate AC rooms for boys and girls. The table below represents the hostel type and fee range. 

Hostel 

Fees (Common for boys and girls)

Hostel for PGDM Course

  • INR 5,88,000 (Twin AC Room)
  • INR 3,84,000  (Single AC Room)

Hostel for PGPM Course

INR 3,70,000  (Single AC Room)

Hostel for PGPM Family Business & Entrepreneurship 

  • INR 5-6 Lakhs (Twin AC Room)
  • Single room (Not Available)

FAQs related to Infrastructure programs

Yes, Great Lakes has a hostel that includes AC, cleaning, 24×7 assistance, Wifi, and food. 


No, Hostels usually have strict policies against the use of illegal substances or excessive alcohol consumption on their premises.