Great Lakes Institute of Management (GLIM), Chennai

Chennai, Tamil NaduEst. 2004

NIRF Rank #37
AACSB
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Great Lakes Institute of Management (GLIM) Chennai was established in 2004, in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. It was founded by Dr. Bala V. Balachadran. It is one of the top b-schools in India. It has accreditations from AACSB, AMBA and SAQS. It has rich legacy of nurturing leaders through its world class facilities and a rich pool of faculties.

Avg placement: ₹18.1L
Flagship fee: ₹12.4L; Post Graduate Program in Management (PGPM) · 1-yr residential
Top package: ₹43L; Highest CTC 2026
Programs: 4; Across all modes

Admission dates not announced yet.

Eligibility

Accepted exams

CAT

95%General

XAT

85%General

GMAT

600General

Note: Minimum 50% in graduation · Minimum 3 years of work experience

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Placements

Post Graduate Program in Management (PGPM)

Flagship programme only · Class of 2026

Avg CTC

₹18.1L

Not published

Highest CTC

₹43L

Not published

Placed

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Not published

Placement trend · batch-wise

Avg CTC
Highest

Offers by sector

All programs combined

IT & Technology

22.9%

Consulting

20.5%

Others

20%

Finance & Banking

17.1%

Manufacturing

10.2%

FMCG

5.1%

Product

4.1%

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Summer internships · 2025 batch

153companies
SIP recruiters

Top recruiters

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Programs & Fees

Avg CTC

₹18.1L

Not published

Avg. Tuition Fee

₹11.9L

Across 3 programs

Placed

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Batch of 2026

Post Graduate Program in Management (PGPM)
Flagship
Full-time1 yearResidential
420
Seats
₹18.1L
Avg CTC 2026
₹12.4L
Tuition
Post Graduate Diploma in Management (PGDM)
Full-time2 yearsResidential
360
Seats
₹15L
Avg CTC 2026
₹10.3L
Tuition
Post Graduate Program in Management – Family Business & Entrepreneurship (PGPM-FBE)
Full-time1 yearResidential
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Seats
—
No data
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Not published

Program	Seats	Avg. Placement	Tution Fee
Post Graduate Program in Management (PGPM)Flagship Full-time1 yearResidential	420	₹18.1LAvg CTC 2026	₹12.4LTuition
Post Graduate Diploma in Management (PGDM) Full-time2 yearsResidential	360	₹15LAvg CTC 2026	₹10.3LTuition
Post Graduate Program in Management – Family Business & Entrepreneurship (PGPM-FBE) Full-time1 yearResidential	—	—No data	—Not published
Post Graduate Executive Program in Management (PGXPM) Executive1 year 8 months	—	—No data	₹13LTuition

Total cost of the MBA

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₹16.4Lknown costs so far

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Avg package: ₹18.1L
Tuition fees: ₹12.4L
Monthly EMI: ₹21,076

Scholarships

2 scholarships · up to ₹5L

₹5L

Highest award

Diversity & Merit Scholarship (PGPM)

Eligibility

PGPM students only
40 scholarships of INR 5 lakh each awarded per incoming cohort
minimum 30% reserved for female students
selection based on application form, essays, and interview assessment — no separate application required

Dr. Bala V Balachandran Merit Scholarship (PGPM)

Eligibility

PGPM students only
full tuition fee waiver for exceptional candidates with demonstrated potential and track record
also includes mentorship from CXOs and high-achieving alumni
awarded at discretion of Great Lakes Scholarships Committee

₹5L
Highest award
Diversity & Merit Scholarship (PGPM)
Eligibility
- PGPM students only
- 40 scholarships of INR 5 lakh each awarded per incoming cohort
- minimum 30% reserved for female students
- selection based on application form, essays, and interview assessment — no separate application required
Dr. Bala V Balachandran Merit Scholarship (PGPM)
Eligibility
- PGPM students only
- full tuition fee waiver for exceptional candidates with demonstrated potential and track record
- also includes mentorship from CXOs and high-achieving alumni
- awarded at discretion of Great Lakes Scholarships Committee

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Campus

What’s on campus

32-acre campus

Hostel is mandatory · 4 hostel blocks

Getting there

Start
GLIM Chennai campus
Chennai
Airport
~44.1 km
Chennai International Airport
Railway
~25.4 km
Chengalpattu Junction
Nearest city
~9 km
Mahabalipuram

Living nearby

PGs and flats around GLIM Chennai, by distance from campus

Rings at 5, 10, 20 and 50 km. Dots show distance only, not direction.

1Great Lakes Institute of Management6.4 km

2MSR Luxury PG for Ladies (Hostel)26.4 km

3Sai Grand Women's PG (Ambedkar street)26.5 km

4Stanza Living Conway House | Coliving PG in Navalur27.9 km

5Gallery Ladies Hostel34.4 km

6Agam women’s Hostel35.1 km

7Lissome Girls Stay35.2 km

8Engineer’s PG | Men's Hostel35.8 km

Admission

Admission rounds

Application fee

₹2K

Apply at application.greatlakes.edu.in

Interview cities

Chennai, Mumbai

Step by step

01
Register and fill online application form at greatlakes.edu.in after the CAT result gets out.
02
The submitted applications are reviewed on academic performance, entrance exam scores (CAT/XAT/GMAT/NMAT), and overall profile.
03
The students who are shortlisted have to complete an AI-based/proctored video interview which is done to access thought process and communication skills.
04
One who clears the AI video round have to attend a live Personal Interview which is held online with the Admissions Panel, in this PI round they access general/business awareness, clarity of goals, communication, attitude, and people skills.

05
The admissions committee computes the complete profile and generates the offer letters.
06
Merit list preparation and final admission offer
07
Accept offer and pay programme fees to confirm admission

Selection

Written Ability Test
Personal Interview
AI-proctored Video Interview
Essay / Analytical Writing Test

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What programs does GLIM Chennai offer?

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GLIM Chennai offers a 1-year PGPM, a 2-year PGDM, focusing on analytics, finance, marketing, and operations, PGPM - Family Business & Entrepreneurship (FBE) and Post Graduate Executive Program in Management (PGXPM).

What is the admission process?

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Admission is based on CAT/XAT/GMAT/CMAT scores, followed by a personal interview. Work experience is preferred but not mandatory.

How are the placements?

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GLIM has strong placements, with a highest package of ₹39.3 LPA and an average package of ₹17.3 LPA, in 2024. Top recruiters include Accenture, Aditya Birla Capital, Adobe, Adroit Aquatech Pvt Ltd, Africian, Agilisium, Airtel, Arcesium, Axis bank, Axtria, Beghou Consulting, Berger Paints, Black Berry, Bosch Limited, CAMS, CISCO.

Can I get admission in GLIM Chennai with 85 percentile in CAT?

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Yes, 85 percentile in CAT is competitive for GLIM. The selection also considers academics, work experience (if any), and interview performance.

What is the fee structure?

Applyo

The 1-year PGPM costs around ₹23L, while the 2-year PGDM costs around ₹22L. Scholarships and loans are available.

Does GLIM provide hostel facilities?

Applyo

Yes, GLIM offers on-campus hostel accommodation with modern amenities.

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Great Lakes Institute of Management (GLIM), Chennai

Accepted exams

Placement trend · batch-wise

Offers by sector

Summer internships · 2025 batch

Top recruiters

Post Graduate Program in Management (PGPM)

Post Graduate Diploma in Management (PGDM)

Post Graduate Program in Management – Family Business & Entrepreneurship (PGPM-FBE)

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