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Great Lakes Institute of Management, Chennai

Global Mindset, Indian Roots

Chennai, Tamil Nadu•institute•Private / Autonomous•Estd. 2004
AMBA AccreditedSAQS AccreditedNBA AccreditedAICTE Approved

Great Lakes Chennai at a Glance

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2026–2027 Cycle
Institution NameGreat Lakes Institute of Management, Chennai
Popular NameGreat Lakes Chennai
LocationChennai, Tamil Nadu
Established Year2004
Institution TypePrivate / Autonomous INSTITUTE
Accepted Entrance ExamsXAT, CAT, GMAT, CMAT
Placement Record (2024)100% Placed | Avg CTC ₹ 15.1 LPA
Official Portalwww.greatlakes.edu.in/
Great Lakes Institute of Management, Chennai, founded in 2004 by the legendary management guru Dr. Bala V. Balachandran, is one of India's premier B-schools. Renowned for its flagship 1-year PGPM (for professionals with 2+ years of experience) and 2-year PGDM (for freshers and professionals with 0-2 years of experience), Great Lakes is accredited by AMBA and SAQS. Great Lakes accepts XAT, CAT, GMAT, and CMAT scores.

Common Admissions Queries

Yes, Great Lakes Institute of Management Chennai accepts XAT scores for both its 1-year PGPM and 2-year PGDM programs.