Great Lakes Institute of Management (GLIM) Chennai is one of the leading private B-schools in India. In 2025, Outlook ranked the institute at 3rd position nationally out of 200 colleges, while the IIRF 2025 rankings placed it 11th in India, 1st among private B-schools in Tamil Nadu, and 2nd in the South Zone. Over the years, the institute has consistently performed in parameters like placement performance, future orientation, research, and industry integration. The NIRF 2024 MBA Rankings placed it 2nd in Chennai, 4th in Tamil Nadu, and 37th out of 125 B-Schools in India.
In addition to its 2025 performance, GLIM Chennai has also earned high positions in recent years. India Today 2024 survey ranked it 1st in Chennai, 5th in Tamil Nadu, and 17th among more than 270 institutes in India, as it secured an overall score of 751.7. Check the details of GLIM Chennai Rankings 2025 in the article below:

GLIM Chennai Outlook Ranking
Great Lakes Institute of Management, Chennai, has consistently been ranked among the top B-schools in India by Outlook. The institute secured the 3rd position out of 200 colleges in the MBA category for three consecutive years (2023?2025). Refer to the table below for GLIM Chennai ranking in India by Outlook.
| Category | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 
| MBA | 3rd out of 200 | 3rd out of 200 | 3rd out of 200 | 
GLIM Chennai IIRF Ranking
GLIM Chennai has consistently achieved the 11th position in the IIRF MBA rankings from 2023 to 2025. Within the regional rankings, it stands 1st among private B-schools in Tamil Nadu and 2nd in the South Zone. The table below presents the detailed year-wise Great Lakes Institute of Management rankings.
| Category | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 
| MBA | 11th out of 122 | 11th out of 110 | 11th out of 120 | 
The institute has performed strongly across multiple parameters. The highest score is secured in areas such as External Perception, Future Orientation, Placement Performance, and Research Output. Refer to the table below for the detailed parameter-wise scores.
| Parameters | Scores | 
| External Perception and International Outlook | 137.08 | 
| Future Orientation | 136.28 | 
| Placement Performance | 132.85 | 
| Teaching Learning Resources and Pedagogy | 131.42 | 
| Research Output | 127.42 | 
| Industry Income and Integration | 124.67 | 
| Placement Strategy and Support | 119.85 | 
| Total Score Obtained | 906.67 | 
GLIM Chennai NIRF Ranking
GLIM Chennai is ranked 2nd in Chennai and 4th in Tamil Nadu in the NIRF 2025 MBA Rankings. Nationally, the institute secured 37th position out of 125 institutes in 2025. For more detailed information on GLIM Chennai NIRF 2025 rankings, see the table below
| Category | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 
| MBA | 37th out of 125 | 34th out of 125 | 31st out of 125 | 
GLIM Chennai India Today Ranking
GLIM Chennai has been placed 1st in Chennai for three consecutive years in the India Today MBA Rankings. Nationally, it secured the 17th rank in 2024 and 2023 among over 270 institutes. The detailed rankings of Great Lakes Institute of Management Chennai are provided below:
| Category | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 
| MBA | 17th out of 275 | 17th out of 272 | 18th out of 281 | 
Great Lakes Chennai ranking in the India Today 2024 survey was ascertained based on the following components and their respective scores:
| Parameters | Score | 
| Learning | 182.2 out of 250 | 
| Placement | 181 out of 250 | 
| Future | 151.1 out of 200 | 
| Living | 131.2 out of 150 | 
| Selection | 106.2 out of 150 | 
| Overall Score | 751.7 out of 1000 | 
GLIM Chennai Financial Express Ranking
Great Lakes Chennai secured the 2nd position in Chennai. Refer to the table below for GLIM Chennai national rank by Financial Express:
| Category | 2019 | 
| MBA | 18th out of 50 | 
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Frequently Asked Questions
Ans. QS in its ‘World University Rankings - Masters In Management 2025’, ranked Great Lakes Institute of Management, Chennai at 151+. This rank is consistent since 2022.
Ans. Yes. GLIM Chennai is ranked in the top 40 by NIRF for the MBA course. In the current ranking, it is at 34 out of 125.
Ans: GLIM Chennai NIRF ranking is decided based on 5 distinct parameters, including Graduation Outcome, Perception, Research, and more. Check the table below for detailed parameter-wise scores received by Great Lakes Chennai during NIRF evaluation:
| Parameters | Score | 
| Graduation Outcome | 73.90 out of 100 | 
| Teaching, Learning & Resources | 80.97 out of 100 | 
| Outreach and Inclusivity | 70.72 out of 100 | 
| Perception | 20.50 out of 100 | 
| Research and Professional Practice | 32.86 out of 100 | 
| Overall Score | 58.05 | 
Ans: In 2024, many reputed agencies had ranked Great Lakes Chennai. See the table for all the ranks received by the institute:
| Agency | Rank | 
| IIRF | 11th out of 110 | 
| NIRF | 34th out of 125 | 
| India Today | 17th out of 272 | 
| Outlook | 3rd out of 200 | 
 
            Great Lakes Institute of Management [GLIM], Chennai
Contact Information
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