PGDM Placement Report 2026

The PGDM class of 2026 at Great Lakes Institute of Management, Gurgaon, had a successful placement season with the highest ever placement outcomes. The placement season witnessed participation from marquee recruiters including Deloitte, EY, Bank of America, KPMG, Airtel Africa, HDFC Bank, Arcesium, Infosys Consulting, Naukri.com, Royal Enfield and Vedanta, alongside 30+ new recruiters including JPMorgan Chase, Citicorp Services, Capgemini, Delhivery, Times OOH, ICICI Bank, TVS Motor Company, Mahindra Finance and Wipro.

The average CTC increased to 12.1 lakhs, while the highest CTC increased to 24 lakhs. Students secured opportunities across a diverse range of business-critical functions spanning Finance, Consulting, Technology, Analytics, Sales & Marketing, Project Management, Strategy, and Business Development.

Students secured opportunities across a diverse spectrum of high-impact roles including Corporate Strategy, Product Manager, Business Consultant – Financial Services, Techno-Functional Consultant, Senior Analyst – Portfolio Management, Manager – Customer Success, Associate Solution Advisor and Program Manager. IT/ITES (28%), BFSI & Fintech (23%) and Business Consulting (17%) were among the largest recruiting industries, alongside Advertising & Marketing, Manufacturing, Analytics, Logistics, Tech Consulting, GCCs, Automotive, Hospitality, Technology & Product, Energy, and Internet Business contributing to the diversity of career opportunities.

Dr. Raj Krishnan Shankar, Director, Great Lakes, Gurgaon congratulated the students saying, “The successful placements of the PGDM Class of 2026 reflect the dedication and capabilities of our students - their achievements demonstrate how academic rigor, experiential learning, and industry exposure prepare our students to navigate a dynamic business environment and take on diverse professional opportunities. I congratulate the graduating class on this important milestone and sincerely appreciate our faculty, program office, Corporate & Career Services team, and everyone who supported our students throughout their journey. Their commitment and mentorship have played an important role in enabling our students to realize their potential and embark on.”

Dr. Vidhya Srinivas, Director – Corporate & Career Services, expressed her gratitude to the recruiters saying, “We sincerely thank our recruiting partners for their continued confidence in the talent emerging from Great Lakes Gurgaon. We are particularly pleased to welcome 30+ new recruiters this year, alongside our long-standing hiring partners, expanding the range of industries and career opportunities available to our students. I congratulate the PGDM Class of 2026 on their achievements and commend their commitment throughout the placement process.”