Great Lakes Institute of Management (GLIM), Chennai
Chennai, Tamil NaduEst. 2004
NIRF Rank #37AACSBAMBANBASAQSAICTE
GLIM Chennai admissions 2026 are open.
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.
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Eligibility
At a glance
Avg CTC
₹15L
Median ₹11.4L (2025)
Flagship Fee
₹12.4L
Post Graduate Program in Management (PGPM) · 1 year
Top Package
₹39.3L
Highest CTC 2025
Programs
4
Across all modes
Accepted exams
- CAT
- XAT
- GMAT
Cutoffs by exam
CAT
85%
General
XAT
80%
General
Note: Minimum 50% in graduation · Minimum 3 years of work experience
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Placements
At a glance
Avg CTC
₹15L
Median ₹11.4L
Highest CTC
₹39.3L
25 companies
Placed
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Not published
Post Graduate Program in Management (PGPM)
Flagship programme only · Class of 2025
Placement trend · batch-wise
- Avg CTC
- Highest
Offers by sector
All programs combined
- IT & Technology22.9%
- Consulting20.5%
- Finance & Banking17.1%
- Manufacturing10.2%
- FMCG5.1%
- Product4.1%
- Others20%
Summer internships · 2025 batch
- 153companies
- SIP recruiters
Programs & Fees
At a glance
Avg CTC
₹15L
Median ₹11.4L
Avg. Tuition Fee
₹11.9L
Across 3 programs
Placed
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Batch of 2025
| Program | Seats | Avg. Placement | Tution Fee |
|---|---|---|---|
| Post Graduate Program in Management (PGPM)Flagship Full-time1 yearResidential | 420 | ₹18LAvg CTC 2026 | ₹12.4LTuition |
| Post Graduate Diploma in Management (PGDM) Full-time2 yearsResidential | 360 | ₹15LAvg CTC | ₹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 attendance
- Tuition fees
- ₹23.5L2025
- HostelNot on official site
- —
- Mess chargesNot on official site
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- Personal & travelNot on official site
- —
Total (partial)₹23.5LExcludes hostel, mess charges, personal & travel — not published
Scholarships available
- ₹5L
Diversity & Merit Scholarship (PGPM)
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)
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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Avg ₹15L package₹12.4L tuition feesSee your EMI reality
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Results
Monthly EMI
₹21k
EMI/Salary
16.9%
Total Interest
₹5.2L
Note: At a ₹11.4L median package, tuition is about 13 months of gross salary.
Fee data · 2025
Alumni
Alumni breakdown not published yet.
Notable alumni
- Amol MalaniDirector · ADP2010-2011
- Gayatri DeshpandeVice President and BU Head · TO THE NEW2010-2011
- Ramesh SreedharHead of Talent Acquisition · Hexaware Technologies2009-2011
- Krishnan SubramanianAssociate General Manager - IT · Asian Paints2008-2009
Campus
Chennai, Tamil NaduGLIM Chennai
- Campus & housing32-acre campus · Hostel is mandatory · 4 hostel blocks
- InfrastructureHostel (separate boys and girls blocks, AC rooms, single/double/triple sharing) · Library / Learning Resource Centre (LRC) · Computer Centre / IT Labs · Wi-Fi (24×7 campus-wide)
- Sports & fitnessGymnasium (2 gyms) · Sports facilities (football, basketball, cricket, table tennis, lawn tennis, badminton, volleyball)
- Food & messCafeteria / Canteen (multiple)
- Clubs & eventsAuditorium / Amphitheatre
- Other facilitiesMedical Centre (with ambulance; doctor visits from Chettinad Hospitals) · ATM (Indian Bank ATM on campus) · Laundry services · Transport facility · LEED Platinum-rated green campus · Common rooms / Recreation rooms · Utility store / Stationery / Tea & coffee shops
- Fests & clubsL'Attitude annual fest
- Global exchange9 partner universities · Semester abroad option
- Getting thereAirport: Chennai International Airport ~44.1 km · Railway: Chengalpattu Junction ~25.4 km · Mahabalipuram ~9 km
Admission
How GLIM Chennai selects its batch — 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
- 4 admission rounds
- Application fee ₹2K
- Interviews in Chennai, Mumbai
FAQs
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).
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Applications open · 2026 intake
