Last updated: 13 October 2026 | By CatMock Editorial Team | Figures checked against Great Lakes’ official placement reports
₹43 lakh sounds huge. But the headline number rarely shows what a typical student earns.
So what do Great Lakes Chennai MBA placements 2026 really look like? The 1-year PGPM Class of 2026 averaged ₹18.1 LPA. The 2-year PGDM Class of 2026 averaged ₹15 LPA.
Below, you get recruiters, sectors, stipends, five-year trends and a simple ROI check.
Great Lakes Chennai MBA Placements 2026: Quick Summary
| Metric | PGPM (1-year) | PGDM (2-year) |
|---|---|---|
| Average CTC | ₹18.1 LPA | ₹15 LPA |
| Highest CTC | ₹43 LPA | ₹40 LPA |
| Top hiring sector | Tech consulting (32%) | BFSI (37%) |
| Most offers from | Accenture, Infosys Consulting, Deloitte | Deloitte, JPMorgan Chase, ICICI Bank, PwC |
| New recruiters | 40+ | 30+ |
CTC means fixed pay, variable pay and benefits combined. It is not your monthly take-home.
Great Lakes Chennai Average Package 2026
PGPM: The average CTC reached ₹18.1 LPA, up from ₹17.8 LPA in 2025. The batch also earned 2.6x its incoming average CTC. That implies a pre-MBA salary of roughly ₹7 lakh. (This is our calculation from the 2.6x figure.)
PGDM: The average CTC stayed at ₹15 LPA, matching 2025.
Great Lakes Chennai Highest Package 2026
- PGPM: ₹43 LPA, from a multinational consulting firm.
- PGDM: ₹40 LPA, from a multinational BFSI firm.
A few students get these offers. Judge the program by the average, not the peak.
PGPM vs PGDM Placements at Great Lakes Chennai
| Point | PGPM | PGDM |
|---|---|---|
| Duration | 1 year | 2 years |
| Best for | 2+ years of work experience | Freshers and under 3 years of experience |
| Average CTC 2026 | ₹18.1 LPA | ₹15 LPA |
| Total cost (fees + hostel) | ₹23.5 lakh | ₹22.5 lakh |
| Entrance exams | CAT, XAT, GMAT, NMAT | CAT, XAT, GMAT |
Don’t compare the two averages head-to-head. PGPM students already have work experience. PGDM students mostly start from a lower base.
Great Lakes Chennai Top Recruiters List
PGPM Class of 2026
- Most offers: Accenture, Infosys Consulting, Deloitte
- Repeat recruiters: Accenture Strategy, ADP, Cognizant, Decathlon, KPMG, Tiger Analytics
- New this year: Alvarez & Marsal, BlackRock, EY Studio+, Fractal Analytics, London Stock Exchange, TVS Supply Chain, Apollo Homecare
PGDM Class of 2026
- Most offers: Deloitte, JPMorgan Chase, ICICI Bank, PwC
- Repeat recruiters: Accenture Strategy, Bain, BNY Mellon, Cisco, Dell, EY, ITC, Mahindra & Mahindra, MakeMyTrip, Mastercard, Standard Chartered, Swiggy, Wells Fargo
- New this year: Citi, Capgemini, ICICI Securities, Kotak Bank, Lenskart, Michelin, Moody’s, Wipro
Great Lakes publishes a partial list each year. Other companies also hired.
Great Lakes Chennai Sector-Wise Placements 2026
PGPM
| Sector | Share of offers |
|---|---|
| Tech consulting | 32% |
| Business consulting | 14% |
| Technology & product | 13% |
| IT/ITES | 10% |
| Strategy consulting | 7% |
| Analytics consulting | 5% |
| Healthcare | 4% |
| Others | 15% |
PGDM
| Sector | Share of offers |
|---|---|
| BFSI | 37% |
| Business consulting | 17% |
| Technology & product | 12% |
| All other sectors | 34% |
Roles ranged from Business Consultant and Analytics Consultant to Product Owner and Finance Associate.
Great Lakes Chennai Summer Internship Stipend
The PGDM 2025–27 batch saw a highest monthly stipend of ₹1,00,000. Great Lakes does not publish an average stipend in this report.
- Top internship sector: BFSI & Fintech, with 42% of offers.
- Top functions: Sales & Marketing (38%), Finance (25%), Operations (15%).
- New recruiters: 40+, including Myntra, Hero MotoCorp and Schneider Electric.
Great Lakes Chennai Placement Trends Last 5 Years
| Year | PGPM average | PGPM highest | PGDM average | PGDM highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | ₹17.86 LPA | ₹35 LPA | ₹12.5 LPA | ₹25.8 LPA |
| 2023 | ₹18.1 LPA | ₹34 LPA | ₹14.5 LPA | ₹46 LPA |
| 2024 | ₹17.3 LPA | ₹39.3 LPA | ₹15.1 LPA | ₹37 LPA |
| 2025 | ₹17.8 LPA | ₹30.8 LPA | ₹15 LPA | ₹39.3 LPA |
| 2026 | ₹18.1 LPA | ₹43 LPA | ₹15 LPA | ₹40 LPA |
What the table shows:
- PGPM pay is steady. The average has stayed between ₹17.3 and ₹18.1 LPA for five years.
- PGDM pay grew, then flattened. It rose 20% from 2022 to 2024, then held near ₹15 LPA.
- Highest packages swing wildly. PGDM went from ₹46 LPA in 2023 to ₹37 LPA in 2024. One offer moves that number, so don’t read it as a trend.
Great Lakes Chennai MBA ROI Analysis: Does the Fee Pay Off?
| Metric | PGPM | PGDM |
|---|---|---|
| Total cost (fees + hostel) | ₹23.5 lakh | ₹22.5 lakh |
| Average CTC 2026 | ₹18.1 LPA | ₹15 LPA |
| Cost ÷ first-year CTC | 1.3x | 1.5x |
| Rough payback | About 2.1 years on the pay jump (≈ ₹11 lakh/year); about 2.7 years if you count a year of lost salary | Hard to compute. Most students start with little or no salary. |
These are pre-tax estimates. They ignore loan interest. Costs come from the PGPM fee page (2027–28 intake) and the PGDM 2026–28 fee page.
Scholarships can lower the PGPM cost. Great Lakes lists 40 Diversity & Merit Scholarships worth ₹5 lakh each, plus one full tuition waiver.
Our read: the PGPM pays back faster if you already earn a salary. The PGDM works best if you want a structured start, with internships and a campus placement route.
How to Read These Numbers
- CTC is not take-home. Variable pay and benefits sit inside it.
- Averages hide the spread. Ask for the median and the lowest offer too.
- Check the credentials. Great Lakes Chennai ranked 37th in the NIRF 2025 Management ranking. It’s the latest list we could confirm. Check NIRF for a 2026 update. You can also verify program approval on the AICTE website.
- Read the source. Great Lakes posts every year’s report on its official placement reports page.
Summary
- PGPM 2026: average ₹18.1 LPA, highest ₹43 LPA.
- PGDM 2026: average ₹15 LPA, highest ₹40 LPA.
- PGPM leans toward consulting. PGDM leans toward BFSI.
- PGPM pay has held steady for five years. PGDM pay has been flat for three.
- Great Lakes Chennai MBA ROI looks stronger for experienced PGPM students.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average package at Great Lakes Chennai in 2026?
The PGPM average is ₹18.1 LPA. The PGDM average is ₹15 LPA.
What is the highest package at Great Lakes Chennai in 2026?
PGPM reached ₹43 LPA. PGDM reached ₹40 LPA.
Which companies hire from Great Lakes Chennai?
Accenture, Deloitte, Infosys Consulting, JPMorgan Chase, ICICI Bank and PwC made the most offers. Dozens of new recruiters joined in 2026.
Which pays more: PGPM or PGDM?
PGPM has the higher average (₹18.1 vs ₹15 LPA). But PGPM students arrive with work experience, so the comparison isn’t equal.
What is the summer internship stipend at Great Lakes Chennai?
The highest monthly stipend in the PGDM 2025–27 batch was ₹1,00,000. Great Lakes does not publish an average stipend in that report.
Which sector hires the most at Great Lakes Chennai?
Tech consulting leads PGPM (32%). BFSI leads PGDM (37%).
Is Great Lakes Chennai worth the fees?
For PGPM, the total cost is about 1.3x the average first-year CTC. For PGDM, it’s about 1.5x. Your pre-MBA salary and career goal decide the real payoff.
Conclusion
The Great Lakes Chennai MBA placements 2026 story is steady, not spectacular. PGPM averages near ₹18 lakh. PGDM averages ₹15 lakh. Both draw strong recruiters.
Use the average, the sector mix and the ROI to decide. Don’t chase the highest package.
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