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.
SCORES ACCEPTED: GMAT 2022 or later, CAT** 2023/24, XAT** 2024/25, NMAT 2023 onwards,
WORK EXPERIENCE: 2+ Years However, exceptional students with 21+ months of experience
by 30th April 2025 may be considered.
EDUCATION A Bachelor’s degree in any discipline from a recognized institution.
0-3 Years Freshers and candidates with strictly less than 36 months of work experience as on 30th June 2025
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in any discipline from a recognized institution with an academic track record of 60% throughout.
GMAT 2022 or later, CAT 2023/24, XAT 2024/25
