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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: 

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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.

Category202520242023
MBA3rd out of 2003rd out of 2003rd 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.

Category202520242023
MBA11th out of 12211th out of 11011th 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.

ParametersScores
External Perception and International Outlook137.08
Future Orientation136.28
Placement Performance132.85
Teaching Learning Resources and Pedagogy131.42
Research Output127.42
Industry Income and Integration124.67
Placement Strategy and Support  119.85
Total Score Obtained906.67

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

Category202520242023
MBA37th out of 12534th out of 12531st 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:

Category202420232022
MBA17th out of 27517th out of 27218th out of 281

Great Lakes Chennai ranking in the India Today 2024 survey was ascertained based on the following components and their respective scores:

ParametersScore
Learning182.2 out of 250
Placement181 out of 250
Future151.1 out of 200
Living131.2 out of 150
Selection 106.2 out of 150
Overall Score751.7 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:

Category2019
MBA18th out of 50

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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:

ParametersScore
Graduation Outcome73.90 out of 100
Teaching, Learning & Resources80.97 out of 100
Outreach and Inclusivity70.72 out of 100
Perception20.50 out of 100
Research and Professional Practice32.86 out of 100
Overall Score58.05

Ans: In 2024, many reputed agencies had ranked Great Lakes Chennai. See the table for all the ranks received by the institute:

AgencyRank
IIRF11th out of 110
NIRF34th out of 125
India Today17th out of 272
Outlook3rd out of 200

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