Great Lakes Institute of Management, Chennai is a top B-School in India recognized for its internationally benchmarked curriculum, leadership development, and extensive industry interface. Established by Dr. Bala V. Balachandran, a world-renowned management guru, the institution has rapidly emerged as a top player with innovative pedagogy and outstanding placement figures.
Situated on a peaceful 32-acre campus in Manamai (within close proximity of Mahabalipuram), the Great Lakes Chennai campus combines eco-friendly design with state-of-the-art academic facilities. It provides a variety of full-time and executive management programs, and is accredited by world-renowned international and national organizations such as AMBA (UK), SAQS, and AICTE.
Feature |
Details |
Full Name |
Great Lakes Institute of Management |
Location |
Chennai (Manamai), Tamil Nadu |
Established Year |
2004 |
Approved By |
AICTE, NBA, AMBA, SAQS |
Affiliated To |
Independent Autonomous B-School |
Founder |
Dr. Bala V. Balachandran |
Event |
Date |
Application Opens |
October 2024 |
Early Decision Deadline |
December 2024 |
Cycle 2 Deadline |
January 2025 |
Interviews |
January – March 2025 |
Final Results Announcement |
April 2025 |
Program Commencement |
June/July 2025 |
Refer to official notifications for exact dates.
Admissions to Great Lakes are holistic and merit-based, considering test scores, academics, work experience, and personal interview.
Steps:
Scholarship Type |
Eligibility |
Merit-Based Scholarships |
High CAT/XAT/GMAT scores and strong academics |
Diversity Scholarships |
Women, Non-engineers, and Regional Diversity |
Financial Aid |
Based on income documents and personal assessment |
Corporate Sponsored |
Partner companies and organizations |
Parameter |
Details |
Placement Rate |
100% (Consistent across years) |
Top Recruiters |
Deloitte, EY, Accenture, Amazon, Infosys, HCL, ADP |
Average Salary |
Rs12.8 LPA (PGPM), Rs11.4 LPA (PGDM) |
Highest Salary Offered |
Rs34 LPA (International Role) |
Placement Support |
Career Services Team, Mock GD/PI, Corporate Mentoring |
Ranked 31 for MBA by NIRF 2023
Course | 1st Year Fees | Eligibility |
---|---|---|
PGDM | ₹7.38L (1st Year Fees) | CMAT, CAT |
Dr. Bala V. Balachandar Campus, East Coast Rd, Manamai, Chengalpattu, Tamil Nadu 603102