Great Lakes Institute of Management (GLIM), Gurgaon

Haryana
Fees: ₹19.1 L - ₹22.5 L (Total Residential Fees)
Average Package: ₹15.1 LPA (PGPM) / ₹11.8 LPA (PGDM)
Highest Package: ₹22.1 LPA (PGPM) / ₹39.3 LPA (PGDM 2025)

About Great Lakes Institute of Management (GLIM), Gurgaon

Great Lakes Institute of Management, Gurgaon, established in 2010, has rapidly emerged as one of India's most innovative business schools. It is renowned for being the first to introduce specialized programs in Business Analytics and AI. With prestigious global accreditations from AACSB and AMBA, it offers a world-class curriculum that blends traditional management with new-age technology. The campus, located near the corporate heart of Delhi-NCR, facilitates deep industry engagement with leaders from McKinsey, Nestlé, and Deloitte. Its flagship 1-year PGPM program is highly sought after by mid-career professionals looking to pivot into consulting and analytics roles, while the 2-year PGDM nurtures fresh graduates into future-ready managers.

Admission Process

1. Online Application (Fee: ₹2,200). 2. Shortlisting based on CAT/XAT/GMAT (and NMAT for PGPM) and academic consistency (>60% in 10th/12th/UG). 3. Multi-stage evaluation: AI-proctored Video Interview and Personal Interview (PI). Final selection weights include work experience (for PGPM) and diversity points for female candidates.

Cutoffs

CAT/XAT: 85-90+ percentile; GMAT: 600+; NMAT: 220+ (Competitive).

Rankings & Recognition

Ranked #50 in NIRF 2025; Ranked #12 for 1-Year MBA by BusinessWorld.

Top Recruiters & Placements

Deloitte,Accenture,Cognizant,ZS Associates,Infosys Consulting,Tiger Analytics,JP Morgan Chase,Wells Fargo,Nestlé,Amazon

Scholarships

Merit-cum-Means scholarships available for students with high entrance scores and demonstrated financial need.

Student Life & Campus

Campus life at Great Lakes is intense but community-driven. Being a mandatory residential program, students bond through late-night case study discussions in the 24/7 library and post-study paratha breaks at the night canteen. The student committees (AlCom, SportsCom, Marquest) manage everything from placements to cultural fests like 'Crest'. The presence of a 'Spatial Reality Lab' and 'XR Lab' allows students to engage with future technologies in a hands-on learning environment.

Facilities

7.5-Acre State-of-the-Art Lush Green Campus,AACSB & AMBA Accredited Infrastructure,Spatial Reality Lab (AR/VR/XR Simulations),24/7 Accessible Fully Digital Library,Twin-Sharing AC Hostel Rooms (Mandatory Residential),Sodexo Managed Cafeteria (4 meals/day),Bloomberg Terminals & Analytics Lab,Night Canteen (Open until 2:45 AM),Gymnasium, Basketball & Badminton Courts,Unisex Salon & On-campus Medical Clinic

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the difference between PGPM and PGDM at Great Lakes?

PGPM is a fast-track 1-year MBA for professionals with 2+ years of experience, while PGDM is a traditional 2-year program for freshers or those with 0-3 years of work experience.

Is GMAT/XAT mandatory?

Yes, Great Lakes accepts CAT, XAT, and GMAT scores for both programs. NMAT is also accepted specifically for the PGPM program.

Courses & Fees

  • PGPM (Post Graduate Program in Management) - ₹22,50,000 (Total Including Hostel)
  • PGDM (Post Graduate Diploma in Management) - ₹19,82,000 (Total Academic Fee)
  • Online PGDM - ₹3,70,000

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Pros

  • First Indian B-school to offer Analytics specialization
  • Strategic location near NCR corporate hubs and Maruti/Manesar belt
  • Excellent 2.5x average salary hike for PGPM candidates
  • AACSB Accreditation (The Gold Standard for global B-schools)

Cons

  • Main campus is significantly far from the main Gurugram city (Manesar area)
  • High fee structure for the 1-year program
  • Very intense and rigorous academic schedule with limited 'free' time

Notifications & Updates

  • Application Deadline for PGPM Cycle 3 Extended to March 15, 2026 (2026-03-01)
  • PGDM 2026-28 Final Merit List to be Announced mid-April (2026-03-10)

Location

Orchids Centre, Golf Course Road, Sector 54, Gurugram, Haryana - 122002 (Corporate Office) / Bilaspur-Tauru Road, Near Bilaspur Chowk, Gurugram, Haryana - 122413 (Main Campus)

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Contact Details

Phone: +91 124-2830252, 9650040774

Email: admissions.gurgaon@greatlakes.edu.in

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