About College/University

Great Lakes Institute of Management, Chennai (GLIM Chennai) is a premier private business school in India established in 2004 by Padma Shri Dr. Bala V. Balachandran, a renowned management educator from Kellogg School of Management. Located on East Coast Road near Chennai, GLIM Chennai is accredited by AMBA (UK), AACSB (US), SAQS and NBA, and offers industry-aligned postgraduate management programmes including a one-year flagship PGPM (MBA-equivalent) and a two-year PGDM (MBA-equivalent), along with specialised executive and flexible options. The institute’s curriculum, faculty, and placement ecosystem aim to develop future business leaders with strong analytical mindset and industry readiness.

Courses

• PGDM

Course Eligibility

PGPM:
• Bachelor’s degree from a recognised university.
• Typically 2+ years of full-time work experience recommended.
• Valid scores accepted: CAT / XAT / GMAT / NMAT (varies by intake)

Fees

PGPM (1 Year MBA-Equivalent): ~₹19.39 Lakhs total tuition & academic fee

Placement

Average Package:
PGPM: ~₹17–18 LPA
PGDM: ~₹15 LPA

Highest Package:
Up to ~₹39 LPA

Top Recruiters:
Accenture, Deloitte, EY, PwC, JP Morgan, Gartner, Cognizant, Infosys, HCL, ITC, Nestlé, Amazon and others

Admission Process

College Highlights

• Founded by Padma Shri Dr. Bala V. Balachandran
• Globally accredited management institute
• Flagship 1-Year & 2-Year MBA-equivalent programmes
• Strong placement performance
• Scenic residential campus near ECR, Chennai

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