Welcome PGDM 2027
Welcome PGDM 2027
Great Lakes Institute of Management, Chennai, inaugurated the PGDM Class of 2025–27 in a grand ceremony held on 8th May, 2025. The event brought together esteemed industry leaders, faculty, alumni, and academic dignitaries to formally welcome the incoming cohort, setting the tone for their transformative two-year journey.
Inauguration by Mr. Harish Lakshman - Chairman, Rane Group
We are honoured and excited to announce that the PGDM 2027 batch at Great Lakes Institute of Management was formally inaugurated by Mr. Harish Lakshman - Chairman, Rane Group
Harish Lakshman is Chairman of Rane Group, a leading automotive components manufacturer with global reach. An alumnus of BITS Pilani and Purdue University, he brings rich leadership experience. A respected industry voice, he actively contributes to policy, CSR, and inclusion, inspiring the next generation of business leaders.This inauguration will mark the beginning of an enriching and transformative journey for the PGPM 2026 batch, setting the stage for an exceptional year of learning, growth, and professional development.
The Orientation Week
Alumni Interaction
As part of the PGDM 2026 inauguration, students engaged with Great Lakes’ celebrated alumni who have excelled across industries like Consulting, FinTech, FMCG, and Startups.
These sessions offered real-world insights on academics, placements, and campus life, helping students understand how to make the most of their B-school journey.
An open Q&A allowed the new batch to ask questions, seek guidance, and start building connections with the alumni community from Day 1.
Skill Based Workshops
Our skill-based workshops for the PGDM Batch of 2027 are specifically curated to bridge the gap between classroom theory and real-world application. These interactive sessions focused on critical professional competencies such as analytical thinking, effective communication, data-driven decision-making, leadership agility, and digital proficiency. Led by experienced industry experts and renowned facilitators, each workshop provides practical tools and hands-on experiences, preparing you to confidently tackle modern business challenges and accelerate your career trajectory.
Project Sanjyog
Project Sanjyog at Great Lakes Institute of Management is an immersive experiential learning program within the broader Karma Yoga initiative. Through an out inbound experience, students step outside their urban comforts, conquering a hill through team work, grit and enthusiasm. This hands-on approach promotes leadership development, teamwork, adaptability, and social awareness, fostering a deep sense of empathy and responsibility towards society.
Induction into Student Life
The induction program for the PGDM 2027 batch is designed to ease students into the academic and cultural fabric of Great Lakes. It includes orientation sessions, ice-breakers, team-building activities, and introductions to the various clubs and committees that enrich student life. A key component is the CXO Talk Series, where senior industry leaders and alumni engage with students, offering valuable insights on leadership, career growth, and the evolving business landscape. Together, these experiences lay the foundation for a year of impactful learning, collaboration, and personal growth.
Mad-Ads Mania: Case Competition
The advertising battlefield came alive as teams unleashed their imagination inMad-Ads Mania, crafting brilliant campaigns for quirky, offbeat products. Frompunchy taglines to eye-catching logos and scroll-stopping social media posters,each team brought their fictional brand to life with flair. The highlight Energetic video ads and hilarious live Mad-Ad enactments that had the crowdin splits and judges hooked!
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Know Your Batch
The Flagship PGDM Program is for fresh graduates and young professionals with less than 3 years of work experience across diverse industries and functions. The PGDM Class of 2026 is constituted by 64% freshers while 36% have an average work experience of 1.5 years while the average age is 23 years. Prominent domains represented by the class include Finance & BFSI, IT/ITES, Electronics & Communication Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Science (Non Engineering), Economics, Marketing, Others, etc.,
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