Great Lakes Institute of Management Chennai offers several regular and part-time courses in the management discipline. Courses offered include PGDM, PGPM, PGXPM, PGPM-FBE etc.

  • Among these, the most popular programme at GLIM Chennai is PGDM.
  • Great Lakes PGDM fee is INR 22.5 Lakhs in 2026, inclusive of a hostel fees of INR 6.32 Lakhs.
  • Admission to the PGDM programme is based on CAT / GMAT / XAT / NMAT.

GLIM Chennai PGDM Fees 2026

GLIM Chennai offers PGDM as a 2-year, full-time residential programme. To be eligible for admission, candidates must have completed Graduation and have a minimum of 2 years of work experience. Given below is the detailed fee structure of PGDM at GLIM Chennai:

Fees Type Fees Amount
Caution Deposit (Refundable) INR 10,000
Alumni Subscription INR 5,000
Tuition Fee INR 10.25 Lakhs
Program Fee INR 5.78 Lakhs
Hostel Charges (Twin AC) INR 6.32 Lakhs
Total Fee INR 22.50 Lakhs

GLIM Chennai Full-Time Courses Fees 2026

Apart from PGDM, GLIM Chennai also offers courses such as PGPM, PGPM-FBE, and FPM. Detailed fees, eligibility and selection criteria for these programmes are given in the table below:

Course Eligibility & Selection Total Fee
PGPM Passed Bachelor’s and 10+2 with at least 60% marks, and work experience of 2 years + GMAT / CAT / XAT / NMAT + Interview INR 23.50 Lakhs
PGPM-FBE Passed Bachelor’s degree and part of a family business or an entrepreneur having their own start-up + CAT / GMAT / XAT / NMAT + Essay
FPM
(Marketing & Finance)		 Passed Post Graduation/PGDM with 60% marks + JRF(NET)/CAT/GMAT/GRE/XAT Fully-funded; Students get Monthly stipend: INR 50,000 - INR 65,000

GLIM Chennai Part-Time Courses Fees 2026

The table below shows eligibility and fees details for some part-time courses offered by GLIM Chennai:

Course Eligibility & Selection Criteria Total Fee
PGXPM Bachelor’s with at least 50% marks, and min 8 years of work experience + Personal Interview INR 12.97 Lakhs
PGDM (Online) Passed Graduation with 50% marks
(45% marks for SC/ST/OBC candidates)		 INR 3.70 Lakhs

GLIM Chennai Hostel Fees 2026

GLIM Chennai Hostel fee 2026 varies by programmes. Detailed hostel fees based on the hostel type and programme is given in the table below:

Hostel Type Course Fees Charged
For Indian Students For NRI Students
Single AC PGPM INR 3.96 Lakhs USD 7,700
Twin AC PGPM-FBE INR 3.44 Lakhs -
PGDM INR 6.32 Lakhs -

GLIM Chennai Help Desk Details

The contact details of GLIM Chennai, through which candidates can resolve their queries are given below:

  • For general queries: +91-44-27489000
  • For admission inquiries: +91 8595773715, admissions.fbe@greatlakes.edu.in
  • Email: info@greatlakes.edu.in
  • Website: greatlakes.edu.in/chennai

GLIM Chennai vs GIM Goa vs GLIM Gurgaon

The total fee comparison between GLIM Chennai, GIM Goa, and GLIM Gurgaon for various courses is given in the table below:

Course GLIM Chennai GIM Goa GLIM Gurgaon
PGDM INR 22.50 Lakhs INR 21.70 Lakhs INR 19.82 Lakhs
PGDM Online/Hybrid INR 3.70 Lakhs INR 5.10 Lakhs INR 3.70 Lakhs
FPM Fully-Funded INR 52,000 -

According to the above comparison:

  • PGDM is comparatively more expensive at GLIM Chennai when compared to GIM Goa and GLIM Gurgaon.
  • The fees for PGDM online programme is the same at GLIM Chennai and Gurgaon and is comparatively less than GIM Goa.
  • While FPM is fully-funded at GLIM Chennai, GIM Goa fees for the FPM is INR 52,000.

GLIM Chennai Courses & Fees 2026 FAQs

Ques. What are the specializations offered in PGPM at GLIM Chennai?

Ans. GLIM Chennai offers PGPM in two specializations, namely general and Family Business and Entrepreneurship. The total fees for the programmes is INR 23.50 Lakhs, inclusive of hostel and mess charges.

Ques. Is there any work experience required for GLIM Chennai PGDM programme?

Ans. Yes, candidates applying in the residential PGDM programme at GLIM Chennai must have a minimum of 2 years of work experience.

Ques. Is it mandatory to take a hostel at GLIM Chennai?

Ans. In full-time residential programmes such as PGDM, it is mandatory to avail hostel and fees for the same is included in the programme’s total fees of INR 22.50 Lakhs. The fees also cover charges for vegetarian meals. However, students who want non-veg food have to pay additional charges.