Great Lakes vs SRM Chennai for MBA / PGDM: Which Fits You Better?

This course-wise guide compares recorded programme, fee, admission, placement and ranking evidence for Great Lakes Institute of Management, Chennai and SRM University Chennai (SRM Institute of Science and Technology), Chennai. Fees and outcomes can change; verify the latest official notification.

Factor	Great Lakes Institute of Management, Chennai	SRM University Chennai (SRM Institute of Science and Technology), Chennai
College name	Great Lakes Institute of Management, Chennai	SRM University Chennai (SRM Institute of Science and Technology), Chennai
Location	Chennai, Tamil Nadu	Chennai, Tamil Nadu
Institute type	private	private
Programmes / branches	11 listed	1 listed
Recorded fees	₹6,17,730	₹2,00,000
Entrance exams	CAT	CAT
Average placement	₹17	₹5
Highest placement	₹39	₹57
Ranking	nirf: 34	-

Decision score

There is no universal winner. The better fit depends on your preferred MBA / PGDM branch, budget, admission route, location and the quality and year of available evidence.

Which university has lower comparable fees?

Compare the recorded tuition cost, fee type and duration for the same or closely matching programme. Annual charges and total fees should not be treated as equivalent.

Which MBA / PGDM branches are available?

Review the programme names below to find the branch that matches your academic and career goals.

Detailed evidence

Great Lakes Institute of Management, Chennai

private · Chennai, Tamil Nadu

Branches and programmes

Programme / branch	Duration	Eligibility
Fellow Programme in Management (FPM)	2	-
Post Graduate Diploma in Management - PGDM Finance	2	All applicants should have a Bachelor's degree in any discipline from a recognized institution with Minimum 50% marks Freshers and candidates with upto 24 months of work-experience by 31 March 2013 ONLY are eligible to apply. (Candidates with greater than 24 months of work-experience are requested to apply for the Great Lakes PGPM program) There will be a special preference for College/University rank holders in terms of an extra weightage gained as part of the selection process. The onus of proof of rank is vested in the applicant
Post Graduate Diploma in Management - PGDM Human Resources	2	All applicants should have a Bachelor's degree in any discipline from a recognized institution with Minimum 50% marks Freshers and candidates with upto 24 months of work-experience by 31 March 2013 ONLY are eligible to apply. (Candidates with greater than 24 months of work-experience are requested to apply for the Great Lakes PGPM program) There will be a special preference for College/University rank holders in terms of an extra weightage gained as part of the selection process. The onus of proof of rank is vested in the applicant
Post Graduate Diploma in Management - PGDM Information Technology	2	All applicants should have a Bachelor's degree in any discipline from a recognized institution with Minimum 50% marks Freshers and candidates with upto 24 months of work-experience by 31 March 2013 ONLY are eligible to apply. (Candidates with greater than 24 months of work-experience are requested to apply for the Great Lakes PGPM program) There will be a special preference for College/University rank holders in terms of an extra weightage gained as part of the selection process. The onus of proof of rank is vested in the applicant
Post Graduate Diploma in Management - PGDM Marketing	2	All applicants should have a Bachelor's degree in any discipline from a recognized institution with Minimum 50% marks Freshers and candidates with upto 24 months of work-experience by 31 March 2013 ONLY are eligible to apply. (Candidates with greater than 24 months of work-experience are requested to apply for the Great Lakes PGPM program) There will be a special preference for College/University rank holders in terms of an extra weightage gained as part of the selection process. The onus of proof of rank is vested in the applicant
Post Graduate Diploma in Management - PGDM Operations	2	All applicants should have a Bachelor's degree in any discipline from a recognized institution with Minimum 50% marks Freshers and candidates with upto 24 months of work-experience by 31 March 2013 ONLY are eligible to apply. (Candidates with greater than 24 months of work-experience are requested to apply for the Great Lakes PGPM program) There will be a special preference for College/University rank holders in terms of an extra weightage gained as part of the selection process. The onus of proof of rank is vested in the applicant
Post Graduate Global Executive Program in Management (PGXPM)	2	Should have completed a minimum 10+2+3 years of education with an academic track record of 50% throughout from 10th standard through graduation.Should be currently WORKING.Should have a minimum work experience of at least 8 years.
Post Graduate Programme in Management (PGPM) Finance	1	A Bachelor's degree in any discipline from a recognized institution with minimum 50% marks. A minimum work experience of two years by March 31, 2013 is mandatory. Candidates with less than 24 months of work experience have to apply to the Great Lakes PGDM Program.
Post Graduate Programme in Management (PGPM) Human Resources	1	A Bachelor's degree in any discipline from a recognized institution with minimum 50% marks. A minimum work experience of two years by March 31, 2013 is mandatory. Candidates with less than 24 months of work experience have to apply to the Great Lakes PGDM Program.
Post Graduate Programme in Management (PGPM) Information Technology	1	A Bachelor's degree in any discipline from a recognized institution with minimum 50% marks. A minimum work experience of two years by March 31, 2013 is mandatory. Candidates with less than 24 months of work experience have to apply to the Great Lakes PGDM Program.
Post Graduate Programme in Management (PGPM) Marketing	1	A Bachelor's degree in any discipline from a recognized institution with minimum 50% marks. A minimum work experience of two years by March 31, 2013 is mandatory. Candidates with less than 24 months of work experience have to apply to the Great Lakes PGDM Program.

Fees

Programme	Amount	Fee type	Duration
Post Graduate Diploma in Management - PGDM Finance	₹7,38,500	Total Fees	year
Post Graduate Diploma in Management - PGDM Marketing	₹7,38,500	Total Fees	year
Post Graduate Diploma in Management - PGDM Human Resources	₹7,38,500	Total Fees	year
Post Graduate Diploma in Management - PGDM Operations	₹7,38,500	Total Fees	year
Post Graduate Diploma in Management - PGDM Information Technology	₹7,38,500	Total Fees	year
Post Graduate Programme in Management (PGPM) Finance	₹17,95,000	Total Fees	year
Post Graduate Programme in Management (PGPM) Marketing	₹17,95,000	Total Fees	year
Post Graduate Programme in Management (PGPM) Human Resources	₹17,95,000	Total Fees	year
Post Graduate Programme in Management (PGPM) Information Technology	₹17,95,000	Total Fees	year
Post Graduate Global Executive Program in Management (PGXPM)	₹6,17,730	Total Fees	year

Entrance exams

CAT

Placements

Year	Average package	Highest package
2024	₹17 lakh	₹39 lakh
2023	₹15 lakh	₹46 lakh
2019	₹13 lakh	₹29 lakh

Rankings

Body / category	Rank	Year
nirf · MBA / PGDM	34 / 100	2024
cs · MBA / PGDM	34 / 100	2024
nirf · MBA / PGDM	31 / 100	2023
nirf · MBA / PGDM	31 / 100	2022
nirf · MBA / PGDM	24 / 100	2021
nirf · MBA / PGDM	23 / 200	2020
nirf · MBA / PGDM	16 / 200	2018

Recruiters

24/7 iLabsAccentureApollo Healthcareaxis bankBeacon Higher Education Services P. Ltd.Blue Lotus CommunicationsCognizant Business ConsultingCognizant Research ConsultingDaimlerDefiance Technologies, ChennaiDeloitteDuniya Finance LLCEducomp Solutions Ltd.Eicher MotorsEuromonitor InternationalFractal Analytics ltdG4S IndiaGalaxy Surfactants Ltd.GameshastraHCL Technologies

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SRM University Chennai (SRM Institute of Science and Technology), Chennai

private · Chennai, Tamil Nadu

Branches and programmes

Programme / branch	Duration	Eligibility
Master of Hospital Administration	2	-

Fees

Programme	Amount	Fee type	Duration
Master of Hospital Administration	₹2,00,000	Total Fees	year

Entrance exams

CAT

Placements

Year	Average package	Highest package
2023	₹5 lakh	₹57 lakh

Rankings

-

Recruiters

99acres.com99labelsAccentureAnand and AnandAon HewittAppLabs(CSC)Armstrong Int Pvt LtdAudi indiaBajaj AllianzBajaj FinserveBank BazaarBosch LtdCognizantFidelityGodrej & Boycegoldman sachsGoogleHCLHDFC BankHeinz India Ltd.

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What are the eligibility requirements?

Eligibility is shown for each recorded programme. Requirements can differ by branch, qualification and admission year.

Do both universities accept CAT?

Only active programme-to-exam mappings are shown. Confirm the current admission notification before applying.

Which university has better placement evidence?

Compare placement years, programme coverage and the available average or highest package records. Different years or coverage levels do not establish a definitive winner.

How do their rankings compare?

Compare ranking body, category and year. Rankings from different categories or years may not be directly comparable.

Which university is better for different students?

What should you verify before admission?

• Current fee year, duration and included charges.
• Programme-specific eligibility and admission route.
• Placement year, programme coverage and recruiter context.
• Ranking body, category and year.

Conclusion

Great Lakes Institute of Management, Chennai has the higher recorded evidence score, but this does not make it a universal winner. Choose Great Lakes Institute of Management, Chennai if its available branches, recorded cost and admission route fit your priorities; choose SRM University Chennai (SRM Institute of Science and Technology), Chennai if its programmes, location or placement evidence better match your goals.

Final takeaway: Compare the exact branch and programme cost first, then verify eligibility, active entrance-exam mappings and the latest official placement information before admission.

Data note: A dash means the information is not available in the current records. This page does not invent values or treat different years and fee types as directly comparable.

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