Great Lakes Institute of Management
Shaping Future Business Leaders Through Data-Driven Management Excellence
About Great Lakes Institute of Management
Great Lakes Institute of Management, Chennai, established in 2004 by renowned academician Dr. Bala V. Balachandran, is one of India’s leading autonomous business schools. Located on the scenic East Coast Road in Tamil Nadu, the institute is known for its strong focus on analytics-driven management education, global exposure, and industry-integrated curriculum. The institution offers flagship PGDM and MBA-equivalent programs with specializations in analytics, finance, marketing, operations, and strategic management. With world-class faculty, international collaborations, and a strong corporate network, Great Lakes emphasizes experiential learning, leadership development, and innovation in business education.
Highlights
Courses Offered
Admission Process
Online Application Submission
Apply through the official Great Lakes admission portal with academic and work experience details.
Entrance Exam Score
Submit valid CAT/XAT/GMAT/GRE scores as part of eligibility evaluation.
Profile Screening
Shortlisting based on academic background, work experience, and test scores.
Personal Interview
Candidates undergo a personal interview assessing communication and leadership potential.
Final Selection & Offer
Final admission is based on overall profile evaluation and interview performance.
Facilities
Placement Information
Scholarships
- Merit-Based Scholarship for Top Rankers
- Need-Based Financial Assistance
- Corporate Sponsored Scholarships
- Women in Leadership Scholarship
- Academic Excellence Award
- Early Admission Scholarship
- International Exposure Grant
- Executive Program Fee Waiver
- Research Fellowship Support
- Alumni Referral Scholarship
Hostel Facilities
Events
- Great Lakes Annual Business Conclave
- Analytics Summit
- Entrepreneurship Summit
- Leadership Talk Series
- Cultural Fest - Lakesphere
- Corporate Networking Events
Campus Life
Technical Clubs
- Analytics Club
- Finance Club
- Marketing Club
- Operations Club
- Technology & Innovation Club
- Entrepreneurship Cell
Cultural Clubs
- Dance Club
- Music Club
- Drama Club
- Photography Club
- Literary Club
- Art & Design Club
Community Service
- NSS Activities
- Rural Development Programs
- Financial Literacy Camps
- Environmental Sustainability Drives
- Education Outreach Programs
- Blood Donation Camps