Great Lakes Chennai

Highlights
Fees
Adm.Process
Imp. Dates
Placement
Scholarship
Highlights
Fees
Adm.Process
Imp. Dates
Placement
Scholarship

Established in 2004 by Dr. Bala V. Balachandran, Great Lakes Chennai is a well-known private B-school in India. It is approved by AICTE and holds international accreditations including AACSB and AMBA. The institute is particularly known for its 1-year PGPM program and strong focus on Analytics, Consulting, and Technology-driven roles.

Key Highlights

  • Established: 2004

  • Location: Chennai, Tamil Nadu

  • Type: Private Autonomous B-School

  • Approval: AICTE

  • Accreditations: AACSB, AMBA

  • Flagship Programs: PGPM (1-Year), PGDM (2-Year)

  • Admission Mode: CAT / XAT / GMAT / CMAT + PI

  • Highest Package (2025): ₹39+ LPA (Approx.)

  • Average Package (2025): ₹15–17 LPA (Approx.)

  • Top Recruiters: Deloitte, EY, Accenture, Cognizant, Infosys, HCL, ICICI Bank

Courses & Fees 2026

ProgramDurationTotal Fees (Approx.)Eligibility
PGPM1 Year₹18–20 LakhsGraduation + 2+ Years Work Experience + CAT/XAT/GMAT
PGDM2 Years₹17–19 LakhsGraduation (50%) + CAT/XAT/GMAT/CMAT + PI

Admission Process

Admissions are entrance-based and profile-driven.

Steps to Apply:

  1. Register on the IMI Delhi admission portal.

  2. Submit CAT / XAT / GMAT scores.

  3. Fill academic and profile details.

  4. Shortlisting based on percentile + profile.

  5. Appear for Personal Interview.

  6. Final selection based on composite evaluation.

Accepted Exams:
CAT, XAT, GMAT

Important Dates

  • CAT 2025: November 30, 2025

  • XAT 2026: January 2026

  • Shortlisting & PI: January–March 2026

Placements

IMI Delhi maintains steady placement outcomes with strong presence in consulting and BFSI.

  • Highest Package: ₹50+ LPA (International Included)

  • Average Package: ₹16–18 LPA

  • Median Package: ₹15–16 LPA (Approx.)

  • Top Sectors: Consulting, BFSI, IT Services, FMCG

  • Major Recruiters: Deloitte, EY, Accenture, KPMG, ICICI Bank, HUL, Amazon

Scholarships

  • Merit-Based Scholarships

  • Need-Based Financial Assistance

  • Scholarships for Academic Excellence

  • Corporate Sponsored Scholarships

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