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Great Lakes Institute of Management Info

Great Lakes Institute of Management (GLIM) is located in Tamil Nadu, India. It was established in the year 2004. Great Lakes Institute of Management (GLIM) is founded by Padma Shri awardee Dr Bala V Balachandran, Professor Emeritus of Accounting Information & Management at the Kellogg School of Management. Currently, it has two campuses in Chennai and Gurgaon. 

GLIM is accredited by the Association of MBAs (AMBA) and the National Board of Accreditation (NBA). It is also approved by the All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE). GLIM is also affiliated with several prestigious institutions. It has academic collaborations with leading business schools worldwide, including Stuart School of Business, Illinois Institute of Technology, and Nanyang Business School, Singapore. 

The institute offers full-time programmes in management, namely PGDM, PGPM, PGXPM, and PGPM Flex. Great Lakes Chennai has been one of the Youngest Top Ranked Institutes and consistently ranked among India's top 10 business schools. The institute has also been Ranked 31st  by NIRF 2023 Management Ranking. 

The Vision of GLIM

To  Be a World Class Management Institute to Develop Socially Sensitive, Business Ready Leaders and Entrepreneurs with Futuristic Orientation and Commitment towards Innovation and Excellence through Cost-Effective Programs. 

The Mission of GLIM

To Develop Future Ready Business Leaders and Entrepreneurs with an Analytical Mindset, Prepared For Current and Future Market Needs, Through Contemporary and High-Quality Teaching, Research and Social Engagement. 

Great Lakes Institute  of Management, Tamil Nadu – Key Highlights 

Attributes

Details

Location

Dr Bala V. Balachandar Campus East Coast Road, Manamai Village Thirukazhukundram Taluk Chengalpattu, District Tamil Nadu – 603102.

Website

www.greatlakes.edu.in

Type of University/Institute

Private/  Co-Education/ Non- Minority

Accreditation/Recognitions/ Rankings

Approved by AICTE, Accredited by SAQS & AMBA

Programs Offered

PGDM/ PGPM/PGXPM/PGPM - Flex

Admission Criteria

Entrance-based- MAT, XAT, CAT and GLAT

Mode of application

Online

Placement

100%

Top Recruiters

 Wipro, IBM, Accenture, Aditya Birla Sun Life, Dell and so on.

Great Lakes Institute  of Management, Tamil Nadu - Departments 

Department of Management

Great Lakes Institute of Management, Tamil Nadu– Programmes /Courses Offered/ Fee Structure

PG Course

PGPM

-

PGDM

Marketing, Operations, Finance, Business Analytics, HR & Organizational Behavior.

PGXPM (Post Graduate Executive Program in Management)

Finance, Marketing, Operations, Technology and Human Resources Management.

PGPM Flex

-

Please check here for further details 

Great Lakes Institute  of Management, Tamil Nadu– Popular Programmes

Great Lakes Institute of Management, Bangalore presently provides  PGDM/PGPM and Executive program in various specializations, here is the list of some popular courses mentioned below-

  • PGPM
  • PGXPM

Great Lakes Institute   of Management, Tamil Nadu – Eligibility Criteria

PGPM/PGDM

Graduation + CAT/XAT

PGXPM

Graduation + CAT/XAT/GMAT

Great Lakes Institute  of Management, Tamil Nadu – Infrastructure Facilities

The facilities on campus include a state-of-the-art gym, a library that caters to the needs of every reader, be it fiction or business, a football field, a basketball court and an auditorium that provides the perfect backdrop for every occasion or performance. 

Great Lakes Institute  of Management, Tamil Nadu  –  Reviews

Overall rating: This university campus has secured 3.9 ratings out of 5. Further details are provided below for each of their components. 

Components

Rating

Infrastructure

3.2

Placement

4.0

Faculty

4.1

Campus Life

4.0

Value For Money

3.9

Vidyavision does not endorse the views/points of view of the students who participated in the above Reviews as they are their observations/opinions.

Great Lakes Institute  of Management, Tamil Nadu – FAQs and Answers

Q.1 Is there any entrance exam excepted by the Great Lakes Institute of Management Bangalore?  

Ans. Great Lakes Institute of Management, Bangalore accepted GLAT( Great Lakes Aptitude Test), CAT, XAT, MAT or CMAT.

Q.2 How does GLIM assist students with job placements?

Ans.  Great Lakes Institute of Management (GLIM) offers career services and job placement assistance to its students and graduates. They provide job-readiness training, including guidance on job-seeking skills, resume preparation, and interviewing skills. Additionally, employers often reach out to GLIM when they are looking to hire new employees, giving graduates an advantage in the job market. The institute can also help current students find part-time employment opportunities.

Q.3 What are the Popular Programs/Courses offered by Great Lakes Institute of Management, Bangalore?

Ans. GLIM, Bangalore offered PGPM, PGDM & PGXPM programs to its students.

Q.4  What is the Application/Admission Process?

Ans. Great Lakes Institute of Management, Bangalore provides an online application process facility to its students, and for this students may visit its official website- www.greatlakes.edu.in 

Q.5 Where is the Great Lakes Institute of Management situated?

Ans. GLIM, Bangalore is situated at- Dr Bala V. Balachandar Campus East Coast Road, Manamai Village Thirukazhukundram Taluk Chengalpattu, District Tamil Nadu - 603102

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    Great Lakes Institute of Management Recognitions

    • Approved By AICTE

    Great Lakes Institute of Management Rankings

    Management Ranking
    #37
    YEAR - 2025

    Great Lakes Institute of Management Facilities

    • Computer Lab
    • Lab
    • Auditorium
    • Girls Hostel
    • Boys Hostel
    • Sports
    • Library
    • Transport


    Great Lakes Institute of Management Courses

    Course Category Course Fee Eligibility Exams Accepted
    PGPM Management Rs. 19,25,000.00 Candidate must hold a bachelor’s degree, with at least 50% marks or equivalent CGPA CAT
    PGDM Management Rs. 11,76,000.00 Candidate must hold a bachelor’s degree, with at least 50% marks or equivalent CGPA CAT

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    Great Lakes Institute of Management College Rating

    Overall Rating

    4
    Recommends: 100%
    Not Recommends: 0%
    Infrastructure 4
    Campus 4
    Faculty 4
    Industry Exposure 4
    Placements 4
    Affordability 4
    Great Lakes Institute of Management College Reviews
    The College is good and environment there
    Name: Papri Dutta | Batch of | Rating 4
    Course: Post-Graduate Programme in Management
    Recommends this college
    my college overall is very good and i like the management also as they are helping and the infrastructure is so good factulty are to professional and knowledged they help us in every task and the campus classes are very well maintained,
    Infrastructure 4
    Campus 4
    Faculty 4
    Industry Exposure 4
    Placements 4
    Affordability 4
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