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India's Top Ranked B-School

Admissions Open 2027

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ABOUT GREAT LAKES

Great Lakes Institute of Management

Great Lakes Institute of Management is a premier business school dedicated to shaping Business-Ready leaders for the dynamic corporate landscape. Established in 2004 by Padma Shri awardee Late Dr. Bala V. Balachandran, the institute has swiftly risen to prominence as one of India’s top ranked and most innovative business schools. It is among select schools in India to gain AMBA and AACSB “Double Crown” global accreditations attesting to the quality and relevance of our programs. It is also in the NBA Tier 1 Category of leading schools in the country.

Led by exceptional academic faculty, steered by an outstanding advisory council, and buoyed by international collaborations, Great Lakes has embraced innovation as a cornerstone of its identity, consistently staying ahead of the evolving needs of businesses and the community. This commitment is evident in the institute’s groundbreaking initiatives, such as being the first in India to introduce full-time specializations in Analytics, AI, and Machine Learning to establishing South Asia’s first LEED platinum certified Green Campus. The globally benchmarked programs with their focus on continuous innovation and applied learning ensure that the students are Business-Ready from Day 1.

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GURGAON CAMPUS

Rankings


3 Top Standalone Institutions

5 Analytics India — Analytics B-Schools

9 Top B-school

37 Management Category (2025)

Program Highlights


PGPM - Graduate Program in Management

  • One-year flagship, full-time Post Graduate Program in Management
  • Designed for Achievers, High Performers, and Go-Getters who want to change the world for the better
  • 2+ years of work experience required
  • Exceptional peer learning — 1000+ years of collective work experience in the classroom across diverse industries and functions
  • Average CTC of ₹17.8 LPA
  • Unique new specializations in Consulting, Product Management, Data Science & more
Eligibility:

Education: A Bachelor's degree in any discipline from a recognized institution.

Work Experience: 2+ years of work experience by 30th April 2026.

Scores Accepted: GMAT, CAT, XAT, and NMAT scores are accepted for the current admissions cycle.

PGDM

  • Two-Year Full-time MBA program
  • For graduates with upto 3 years experience
  • Custom designed for young graduates with extensive mentoring
  • 2025 Avg. CTC of ₹ 14.7 lakhs
  • Highest CTC of ₹ 39.3 lakhs
Eligibility:

0-3 Years Freshers and candidates with strictly less than 36 months of work experience as on 30th June 2026

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in any discipline from a recognized institution with an academic track record of 60% throughout.

GMAT 2023 or later, CAT 2024/25, XAT 2025/26

THE GREAT LAKES ADVANTAGE Change 200% growth to 170%

THE GREAT LAKES ADVANTAGE


World class full time faculty & global visiting faculty from universities like Yale, Northwestern, Leeds, Texas A&M, etc.

Scholarships based on diversity and merit worth up to ₹2 crore (PGPM)

Focus on experiential learning through Labs, Empirical Studies, Karma-Yoga Leadership program, etc.

International student exchange & dual degree programs with top global b-schools

Strong global network of 16,000+ alumni spread across 30+ countries

Marquee Recruiters across industries and functions

Global Associations