Question 1

What programs does GLIM Chennai offer?

Accepted Answer

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).

Question 2

What is the admission process?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 3

How are the placements?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 5

What is the fee structure?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 6

Does GLIM provide hostel facilities?

Accepted Answer

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

Great Lakes Institute of Management (GLIM), Chennai

Placements (2025) at Great Lakes Institute of Management (GLIM), Chennai

Final Placements at a Glance

Summer Internships at a glance

Incubator/Accelerator

AIC-Great Lakes Balachandran Incubator (AGBI)

Some notable alumni

Amol Malani

Krishnan Subramanian

Ramesh Sreedhar

Gayatri Deshpande

Karn Singh Kanwal

Atul Shivnani