Chennai, Tamil Nadu
Great Lakes Chennai: CAT Cut-off, Fees and Placements
Great Lakes Chennai admits students to its P1 through CAT or XAT or GMAT. It is ranked 37 in the NIRF 2025 Management ranking. Its P1 fee is ₹22,50,000 for the whole programme. Every figure below links to the institute’s own document.
By ProCounsel Editorial TeamReviewed by ProCounsel counselling teamLast updated 12 Nov 2026
Official sources only · last verified 12 Nov 2026
What should you know about Great Lakes Chennai at a glance?
| Full name | Great Lakes Institute of Management, Chennai |
| Location | Chennai, Tamil NaduMore MBA colleges in Chennai |
| Type | Private |
| Exams accepted | CAT, XAT, GMAT |
| NIRF 2025 (Management) | Rank 37, score 58.05Source: India Rankings 2025: Management (NIRF, Ministry of Education)· last verified 11 Nov 2026 |
| Application deadline | 26 Nov 2026PGDM 2027-29: Cycle 1 application deadline 26 Nov 2026; Cycles 2-4 deadlines TBD; PIs online.Source: Great Lakes Chennai PGDM 2027-29 Admissions Process· last verified 11 Nov 2026 |
How does Great Lakes Chennai select students?
Stage 1: Online application with GMAT/CAT/XAT score
Application screening on academics, entrance score and overall profile. For 2027 intake: GMAT on/after 1 Jan 2024, CAT 2025/2026, XAT 2026/2027. Min 50% across 10th, 12th & UG; <36 months work-ex as on 30 May 2027. Profile-based early interviews also possible before scores.
Stage 2: AI-proctored interview
Candidates who clear the AI interview are invited to the personal interview.
Stage 3: Personal Interview (online)
Assesses general and business awareness, clarity of goals, attitude, people skills etc.; college/university rank holders get extra weightage.
Stage 4: Final selection by Admissions Committee
Holistic evaluation; offers released to selected candidates.
Source: Great Lakes Chennai PGDM 2027-29 Admissions Process· last verified 11 Nov 2026
What does Great Lakes Chennai cost, and what do graduates earn?
Post Graduate Diploma in Management (PGDM) - 2 year
| Duration | 2 years |
| Total programme fee | ₹22,50,000Fee for the 2026-28 batch. Total INR 22,50,000 = tuition 10,25,000 + programme fee 5,78,000 (academic 16,03,000) + twin-sharing AC accommodation 6,32,000 + refundable caution deposit 10,000 + alumni subscription 5,000. Hostel mandatory; food extra.Source: Great Lakes Chennai PGDM Fee Structure 2026-28· last verified 11 Nov 2026 |
| Intake | 360 seatsYear-wise sanctioned intake for the 2-year PGDM (2026-28) per Mandatory Disclosure 2026; actual admissions 2026-28: 354. AICTE EOA 2026-27 lists PGDM 240 + PGDM 120 (not mapped to programme names).Source: Great Lakes Chennai Mandatory Disclosure 2026· last verified 11 Nov 2026 |
| Median salary (2026) | Not published2024-26 batch (Class of 2026) final placements. Official PGDM Placement Report 2026: average CTC 15 LPA, highest 40 LPA (BFSI); median not published. Mandatory Disclosure 2026 lists 313 students placed for 2024-26. Class of 2025: average 15 LPA, highest 39.3 LPA. No audit mentioned. |
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Frequently asked questions
Which entrance exams does Great Lakes Chennai accept?
Great Lakes Chennai's official admission documents list CAT and XAT and GMAT for its P1 admissions. Check the current year's admission policy before applying, as accepted exams can change.
What is the fee for the P1 at Great Lakes Chennai?
Great Lakes Chennai states a total programme fee of ₹22,50,000 (₹22.5 lakh). Fee for the 2026-28 batch. Total INR 22,50,000 = tuition 10,25,000 + programme fee 5,78,000 (academic 16,03,000) + twin-sharing AC accommodation 6,32,000 + refundable caution deposit 10,000 + alumni subscription 5,000. Hostel mandatory; food extra.
What is Great Lakes Chennai's NIRF ranking?
Great Lakes Chennai is ranked 37 in the NIRF 2025 Management ranking (India Rankings 2025: Management, Ministry of Education) with a score of 58.05 out of 100.
Sources
Official documents used on this page, all checked on 12 Nov 2026. ProCounsel is not affiliated with Great Lakes Chennai.
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