What are common criticisms of Great Lakes mentioned in Reddit discussions?

Reddit criticisms of Great Lakes include: fees growing faster than placements (Rs 17L to Rs 21L over 5 years while placement growth slower), limited MBB/top IB access, Kellogg partnership depth overstated, alumni senior presence moderate, and specialization depth below top institutes. Valid concerns for Tier-2 positioning.

Common Reddit criticisms:

1. Fee growth without placement matching:
2. - Rs 17L in 2020 to Rs 21L now
3. - 30% fee increase
4. - Placement growth 10-15%
5. - Fee-to-placement ratio worsening

1. Limited premium recruiter access:
2. - MBB: 1-3 students per batch
3. - Top IB: essentially absent
4. - Premium FMCG (HUL, P&G): limited
5. - Top tech PM (FAANG India): few

1. Kellogg partnership depth:
2. - Marketing emphasizes Kellogg brand
3. - Reality: limited faculty visits
4. - Not joint degree
5. - Some modules integrated

1. Alumni senior presence:
2. - 20 years of graduates
3. - Mostly mid-career
4. - Limited C-suite representation
5. - Moderate board positions

1. Specialization depth:
2. - Analytics solid but not MICA-level marketing
3. - Finance moderate vs IIM C
4. - HR weaker vs XLRI
5. - Operations standard

1. Campus infrastructure:
2. - Decent but not premium
3. - Infrastructure varies Chennai vs Gurgaon
4. - Student complaints occasional

1. Placement inflation perceptions:
2. - Average Rs 13-14 LPA claimed
3. - Actual median Rs 10-12 LPA
4. - 15-20% gap

1. Career ceiling concerns:
2. - Rs 60-90 LPA ceiling by year 15
3. - Limited senior leadership roles
4. - Not Tier-1 trajectory

1. Self-funded vs loan fragility:
2. - Rs 20L fees + Rs 5L living = Rs 25L
3. - Loan on Rs 12 LPA placement
4. - Fragile math

1. Tier-2 identity:
2. - Not established Tier-1
3. - Not weak Tier-3
4. - Stuck middle

Addressed criticisms vs unaddressed:

Addressed positively: - Career trajectory moderate - Kellogg partnership limited - Placements below top IIMs

Unaddressed concerns: - Fee escalation - Ceiling limitations - Specialization depth

For aspirants:

1. Reddit criticisms are mostly valid:
2. Fee-to-placement ratio declining
3. MBB access rare
4. Senior alumni moderate
5. Tier-2 limitations real

1. But GLIM still delivers:
2. Solid Tier-2 MBA
3. Reasonable placement
4. Established brand
5. Career uplift for specific profiles

1. Criticisms shouldn't deter GLIM if:
2. Tier-1 not accessible
3. Career goals match
4. Financial fit
5. Realistic expectations

1. But criticisms matter for:
2. Fee decisions
3. Expected outcomes
4. Alternative consideration
5. Career planning

Not a perfect choice. Acceptable within tier.

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