Overview
OVERVIEW
Great Lakes Institute of Management, Gurgaon is one of India’s fastest-growing business schools, founded by the globally renowned management guru Dr. Bala V. Balachandran, Distinguished Professor at Kellogg School of Management (USA).
Known for its industry-aligned curriculum, global faculty, analytics-driven learning, and strong corporate network, Great Lakes Gurgaon has built a reputation for producing future-ready business leaders.
Salient Highlights:
- AICTE-approved full-time PGDM and PGPM programs
- Ranked among India’s top emerging B-schools
- Industry-led curriculum with 50% hands-on learning
- Excellent ROI with strong placements
- Corporate guest lectures from CXOs & global leaders
- Beautiful modern campus in Gurgaon corporate belt
COURSES OFFERED
1. PGDM (Post Graduate Diploma in Management)
Equivalent to MBA
Duration: 2 Years
Specializations:
- Marketing
- Finance
- Operations
- Analytics
- General Management
- Strategy
2. PGPM (One-Year MBA Equivalent)
Duration: 1 Year
Ideal for professionals with 2+ years of work experience.
3. PGPM (Flex)
For working executives (weekend classes).
FEES
PGDM Fees:
- ₹11.5 – ₹13 lakhs total
- Hostel: ₹1.2 – ₹1.8 Lakhs per year
PGPM Fees:
- ₹15 – ₹17 lakhs (1-year program)
ELIGIBILITY
PGDM:
- Graduation with 50% minimum
- Entrance score required
- No work experience needed
PGPM:
- Graduation with 50%
- Minimum 2 years of work experience
ENTRANCE EXAMS ACCEPTED
- CAT
- XAT
- CMAT
- GMAT
ADMISSION PROCESS
- Online application
- Shortlisting based on exam score
- Analytical writing test
- Personal Interview
- Final merit list
PLACEMENTS
Great Lakes Gurgaon has strong placements across consulting, analytics, IT & BFSI.
Top Recruiters
- Deloitte
- Cognizant
- EY
- ZS Associates
- Accenture
- Infosys
- HCL
- Mahindra Finance
PACKAGES
PGDM:
- Average: ₹10 – ₹12 LPA
- Highest: ₹17 – ₹22 LPA
PGPM (1 year):
- Average: ₹13 – ₹15 LPA
- Highest: ₹22 – ₹28 LPA
FACULTY
- PhD faculty from IITs, IIMs, and top global universities
- Corporate executives as visiting faculty
- Data analytics & AI specialists
FACILITIES
- Smart classrooms
- Incubation & entrepreneur cell
- Analytics & simulation labs
- Library & digital resources
- Hostel, cafeteria
- Corporate training halls