CAMPUS
UPDATES

Rankings, accreditations, new programme launches, placement highlights and institutional milestones — the latestfrom Great Lakes Chennai, from November 2024 onwards.

ALUMNI
NEWSLETTER

Our quarterly alumni newsletter — curated updates on community news, events, and stories from across the Great Lakes family. Previous editions available as archives in an interactive,readable format.

Academic Records & Verification

All certificate-related requests are handled by the Centre for Academic Affairs (CAA). For any queries, contact caa.helpdesk@greatlakes.edu.in or +91 78240 22777 (Mon–Fri, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM IST).
Convocation & Certificate
Distribution

Convocation is held annually in August. Graduands wishing to collect certificates in person should respond to CAA communication in the prescribed format. If attending in absentia, Form C1 is circulated post-convocation — fill itin to have certificates dispatched free of charge until the next convocation. Thereafterit becomes a paid service. Couriers are dispatched within India only.

Bonafide
Certificates

For bonafide certificates such as Medium ofInstruction, NOC, or Visa supportletters, email caa.helpdesk@greatlakes.edu.in. Soft copies are provided free of charge within 72 hours. Hard copies are a paid service and dispatched within 72 hours of request(additional couriertime applies). India only.

Duplicate
Certificates

Email caa.helpdesk@greatlakes.edu.in to request duplicate marksheets or graduation certificates. Required: FIR (lost documentreport), newspaper advertisement, notarised affidavit (Institute format), and signed Form D1. This is a paid service. Processing takes 6 weeks from receipt of all hard copies.

Background
Verification (BGV)

BGV requests must come from an employer or authorised vendor. The alumnus must share the Graduation Certificate and consolidated marksheetto initiate the process. Timeline: 72 hours from receipt ofrequest

Attestation of Marksheet &
Graduation Certificate

Attestation is a paid service. Email caa.helpdesk@greatlakes.edu.in — CAA will share Form T2 and payment details. Submit scanned Transcript and Graduation Certificate as a single multi-page colour PDF, along with Form T2 and payment screenshot. Physical attested transcripts are dispatched in a sealed envelope to an Indian address only (notto the student directly). Processing takes 10 business days from receipt of all documents.

Transfer / Migration
Certificate

Great Lakes does notissue Transfer Certificates or Migration Certificates. As an autonomous private institution (not affiliated to a university),the Graduation Certificate alone suffices. Soft copies of certificates are not provided as a matter of policy — soft copy documents are issued only with attestation and directly to the requesting agency orinstitution.

Corporate & Career Services

How the CCS Team Can Work With You

The Corporate and Career Services (CCS) team at Great Lakes Chennai is the bridge between our alumni community and the institution's student ecosystem. There are two ways alumni typically engage with CCS — and both matter.

Looking for a Career Move?

If you are exploring a lateral career shift, the CCS team can be a quiet but effective partner. Share your CV and your areas of interest — the team works closely with corporates and can pass your profile along to relevant opportunities as they arise.

WRITE TO CCS

Know of an Opportunity?

If your organisation — or one you know — has openings for placements, internships, live projects, or any form of student engagement, the CCS team would love to hear from you. Your support directly shapes the learning and career outcomes of the next generation of Great Lakes graduates.

SHARE WITH US

Areas of Engagement

Placements &
Internships

Summer internships, final placements, and lateral hiring opportunities for current students and recent graduates.

Case Workshops
& Mentoring

Industry-led case workshops, one-tou-one mentoring, and structured mentorship cohorts for students navigating their career choices..

Live Projects &
Industry Assignments

Real business problems for students to work. on-a practical collaboration that benefits both sides.

Resume Reviews &
Mock Interview

Help students present their best selves a few hours of your time can make a meaningful difference to their outcomes

Guest Lectures &
Leadership Sessions

Share your expertise with current students on campus or virtually. A direct investment in the next generation

Corporate Engagement &
Partnerships

Strategic partnerships, sponsored research, corporate engagement activities, and longer-term Institutional collaborations

Get in touch with the CCS Team

For any engagement opportunity, placement discussion, or to explore a collaboration, please reach out directly. The team is happy to hear from you.

CCS TEAM

ccschennai@greatlakes.edu.in

Director & Head — Corporate & Career Services

kiran.neti@greatlakes.edu.in

+91 97014 73666

CAMPUS ENTRY

Great Lakes welcomes alumni back to campus. There are two ways to visit — a pre-scheduled visit (recommended) or a walk-in. Read the options below and pick what works for you.

Option A —
Pre-Scheduled Visit Recommended

Recommended

  • Submit your request atleast one working day in advance — email alumnirelations@greatlakes.edu.in or WhatsApp/call +91 73857 95009 (Mon–Fri, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM IST). Provide: full name (as perinstitute records), program, year of graduation, mobile number, number of accompanying persons, and intended date & time.
  • Receive your QR Code Pass — the Alumni Relations team will log your visit and share a unique QR Code via WhatsApp or email.
  • Atthe gate — present your QR Code Pass (digital is fine) and a valid governmentissued photo ID. Accompanying persons must also carry a valid photo ID. Entry and exittimes are logged in the Visitor Management System.

Option B —
Ad Hoc / Walk-In
Visit

  • Alumni are welcome to walk in on any day — including weekends and public holidays — between 6:00 AM and 8:00 PM (visit must conclude by 8:00 PM).
  • One-time registration on the alumni portal is required: alumni.greatlakes.edu.in. Allow up to 24 working hours for verification. Once approved, your digital Alumni ID card is available under'Membership Cards' in the My Alumni Network app.
  • Atthe gate — show your digital Alumni ID card and a valid government-issued photo ID (Aadhaar, PAN, Passport, Driving Licence, or VoterID). Security will log your entry and exit manually.

Overnight /
Extended Stay

Ad hoc entry does not cover stays beyond 8:00 PM. For overnight or extended visits — including alumni events, academic collaborations, orinstitutional engagements — contactthe Alumni Relations team at alumnirelations@greatlakes.edu.in in advance (Mon–Fri, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM IST) with details ofthe nature, purpose, and duration of your proposed stay. The team will coordinate logistics and confirm arrangements before your visit.

Alumni Relations Team

Rizwana Sayyed & Pratima Lakshmanan

alumnirelations@greatlakes.edu.in

+91 73857 95009

Mon–Fri, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM IST

Library
Resources

Chennai-based alumni can access the Great Lakes Resource Centre — borrow books, journals, AV materials and more through two membership schemes.

Scheme 1 — ₹5,000 + ₹500 p.a.

Borrow up to 2 books (10 days), 2 journals (5 days), AV resources, and AIRC/MMA membership cards. Security depositrefundable on exit.

Scheme 2 — ₹2,500 + ₹500 p.a.

Borrow up to 1 book (10 days), 1 journal (5 days), AV resources, and AIRC/MMA membership cards. Security depositrefundable on exit.

Payment by cheque/DD in favour of Great Lakes Institute of Management, payable at Chennai. Write to alumnirelations@greatlakes.edu.in to enrol.