Great Lakes Institute of Management

Great Lakes Institute of Management is a private institution in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, established in 2004. MBA/PGDM through CAT, XAT, CMAT, MAT, ATMA or GMAT; TANCET scores, followed by group discussion or interview at many institutes. PGDM institutes run their own selection.

  • Main entrance CAT
  • Type Private
  • Location Chennai, Tamil Nadu
  • Established 2004

Key facts

Type
Private: Management
Established
2004
Main entrance
CAT
AISHE code
S-327
Courses offered
MBA or PGDM; BBA/BMS at some
Eligibility
MBA/PGDM: a bachelor's degree, usually with 50% (45% for reserved categories). BBA: Class 12.
Approval to check
AICTE approval (PGDM and MBA at affiliated colleges); for PGDM, AIU equivalence to an MBA is a plus
Institution type
PGDM Institute
Area
Rural
PM-Vidyalaxmi education loan
Listed: admitted students can apply for a collateral-free education loan
Before you apply
AICTE approval, accreditation (NBA, AACSB etc.), last year's median salary and placement report, and total fees. Listed for PM-Vidyalaxmi: admitted students can apply for a collateral-free, guarantor-free education loan (3% interest subvention up to ₹10 lakh of loan for family income up to ₹8 lakh).
Streams
Official website
greatlakes.edu.in

Entrance exams Great Lakes Institute of Management accepts

  • CATMBA at the IIMs and other leading B-schools
  • XATPGDM at XLRI and other B-schools
  • MATMBA and PGDM at many private B-schools

Questions about Great Lakes Institute of Management

How do I get admission to Great Lakes Institute of Management?

MBA/PGDM through CAT, XAT, CMAT, MAT, ATMA or GMAT; TANCET scores, followed by group discussion or interview at many institutes. PGDM institutes run their own selection.

Which entrance exams does Great Lakes Institute of Management accept?

Great Lakes Institute of Management uses CAT, XAT and MAT, depending on the programme. MBA/PGDM through CAT, XAT, CMAT, MAT, ATMA or GMAT; TANCET scores, followed by group discussion or interview at many institutes. PGDM institutes run their own selection.

Is Great Lakes Institute of Management a government or private institution?

Great Lakes Institute of Management is a private institution (Management).

Where is Great Lakes Institute of Management?

Great Lakes Institute of Management is in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India.

When was Great Lakes Institute of Management established?

Great Lakes Institute of Management was established in 2004.

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