Great Lakes Institute of Management has started accepting applications for its PG programmes. Great Lakes Institute of Management courses open for admissions are PGDM, PGPM in various specialisations like Consulting, Product Management & Data Science, Data and Communication, and Spatial Reality Labs for AR, VR and XR. Candidates can apply via online mode along with a registration fee.
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Candidates meeting the Great Lakes Institute of Management criteria will be considered for the admission process. Candidates having valid scores in entrance tests like CAT/ XAT/ NMAT/ GMAT will be entertained for Great Lakes Institute of Management admissions.
Particular | Fees |
|---|---|
Application Fees (PGPM, PGDM & PGPM FBE) | Rs 2200 |
Application Fees (PGXPM) | Rs 1500 |
Course | Dates |
|---|---|
PGPM & PGDM | December 4, 2025 |
PGPM – FBE | October 31, 2025 |
PGXPM (Only in Chennai) | September 30, 2025 |
Courses | Eligibility Criteria |
|---|---|
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in any discipline from a recognised institution with an academic track record of 60% throughout + GMAT 2023 onward, CAT 2024/25, XAT 2025/26 | |
Bachelor’s degree from a recognised university + GMAT 2023 onward, CAT 2024/25, XAT 2025/26 or NMAT 2024 onward | |
Bachelor’s degree in any discipline from a recognised institution. + Must be a part of a family business or an entrepreneur having their own start-up. + GMAT 2023 onward, CAT 2024/25, XAT 2025/26 or NMAT 2024 onward. Candidates without one of these scores can also take the Great Lakes Aptitude Test (GREAT) | |
Bachelor’s degree- 50% marks Work experience of minimum 8 years |
Online application to be filled; available on greatlakes.edu.in
Shortlisted applicants will be invited for virtual + personal interviews
Final offers will be rolled out based on overall merit, track record, interview performance, etc.
Payment of admissions fees to be made to confirm admission
Programme Name | Total Fees |
|---|---|
1 year PGPM (Chennai) | Rs. 22,65,000 |
1 year PGPM (Gurgaon) | Rs. 21,66,000 |
PGPM – Family Business & Entrepreneurship | Rs. 22,50,000 |
2 year PGDM (Chennai) | Rs. 21,63,000 |
2 year PGDM (Gurgaon) | Rs. 19,12,000 |
PGXPM – Executive MBA programme | Rs. 12,97,233 |
Address: Dr. Bala V. Balachandar Campus, East Coast Rd, Manamai, Chengalpattu, Tamil Nadu 603102
Website: greatlakes.edu.in/chennai/
GLIM admissions are based on the eligibility criteria set for each course. As per the latest Great Lakes placements, the highest salary package for the PGDM students stood at Rs 39.3 LPA, with top recruiters such as Accenture, Deloitte, Gartner, HCL, JP Morgan Chase and others.
Great Lakes holds prestigious accreditations from the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business and the Association of MBAs.The institute also provides modern facilities, including a well-stocked library and hostel accommodations, enhancing the overall campus experience.
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Hi Aspirant,
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You have scored pretty well in CAT but still, great lakes put too much emphasis on your past academic performance. Your 10th and 12th marks are decent but the low performance in graduation can restrict your call from this college. Generally, the cut
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Great Lakes Institute of Management, Chennai offers diversity and merit scholarships to PGPM students to encourage diversity of perspectives and commitment to excellence.
A total of 20 diversity and merit based scholarships of worth Rs. 5 lakhs each will be awarded for PGPM
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PGPM: The one year full time Post Graduate Program in Management (PGPM) helps transform high potential professionals into competent managers.
The PGPM is for achievers and high performers . The carefully crafted one year program is designed to develop business competencies, effective team-work and leadership skills to set
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Great Lakes Institute of Management Chennai and Gurgaon is one of the MOST highly ranked and globally accepted B-schools in the country.
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Ranked among top 10 B-Schools in India by multiple publications | Top Recruiters-Google, MicKinsey, Amazon, BCG & many more.
Globally Recognized by AACSB (US) & AMBA (UK) | 17.8 LPA Avg. CTC for PGPM 2025
Highest Package 27.25 LPA | Top 100 Average package 16.65 LPA | AACSB Accredited | Ranked 52 by QS International
Phase 02 Applications Window Closing on 23rd January 2026 | 100% Placement Record | Average CTC 12.75 LPA | Highest CTC 40.31 LPA | Median CTC 12.49 LPA
Ranked #36 amongst institutions in Management by NIRF | 100% Placement
Application Deadline 15th Jan’26 | UGC Approved Programs | Near 100% Placement Record | Up to 100% Scholarships | Highest CTC 21.32 LPA