Great Lakes Chennai Placements: Highlights, Average & Highest Packages, Course-wise & More
The Great Lakes Institute of Management, Chennai, continues to demonstrate its strong foothold in the management education sector with its latest placement report for 2024. Considered by many to be one of South India’s best management schools, Great Lakes has built up a formidable reputation for itself. This fact is also proven by the Great Laked Chennai placement report that we have analysed below.
Showcasing placements for its Postgraduate Program in Management (PGPM) and Postgraduate Diploma in Management (PGDM), the report highlights significant trends and achievements in salary packages, placement rates, and recruiter participation. This detailed overview provides valuable insights into the evolving landscape of job placements for students across different specialisations and years.
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Great Lakes Chennai Placement Report 2024: Highlights
The Great Lakes Institute of Management, Chennai, has reported strong placement outcomes for 2024. The highest packages rose, with PGPM reaching INR 39.30 LPA and PGDM INR 37 LPA. The average packages also improved, at INR 17.30 LPA for PGPM and INR 15.10 LPA for PGDM. The top 10% and 25% packages also increased, highlighting enhanced earning potential for graduates.
The placement rate remained stellar at 100% for PGDM and 90% for PGPM, with a notable increase in new recruiters. PPOs and PPIs were notably high for PGDM, indicating solid pre-placement opportunities. Prominent recruiters included Cognizant, Deloitte, and Exide, reflecting the program’s growing industry appeal.
| Particulars | Placement Statistics (2023) | Placement Statistics (2024) |
| Highest package | – INR 34 LPA (PGPM)
– INR 46 LPA (PGDM) |
– INR 39.30 LPA (PGPM)
– INR 37 LPA (PGDM) |
| Average package | – INR 18.10 LPA (PGPM)
– INR 14.50 LPA (PGDM) |
– INR 17.30 LPA (PGPM)
– INR 15.10 LPA (PGDM) |
| Top 10% average package | – INR 28 LPA (PGPM)
– INR 23.18 LPA (PGDM) |
– INR 25.10 LPA (PGPM)
 – INR 23.80 LPA (PGDM) |
| Top 25% average package | – INR 23.97 LPA (PGPM)
– INR 19.88 LPA (PGDM) |
– INR 21.60 LPA (PGPM)
– INR 20.20 LPA (PGDM) |
| Top 50% average package | – INR 21.40 LPA (PGPM)
– INR 17.30 LPA (PGDM) |
– INR 19.60 LPA (PGPM)
– INR 17.90 LPA (PGDM) |
| Top 75% average package | – INR 19.69 LPA (PGPM)
– INR 15.65 LPA (PGDM) |
– INR 18.30 LPA (PGPM)
– INR 16.20 LPA (PGDM) |
| Placement rate | – 100% (PGDM) | – 90% (PGPM)
– 100% (PGDM) |
| New recruiters | – 30+ (PGPM)
– 30+ (PGDM) |
– 30+ (PGPM)
– 50+ (PGDM) |
| PPO/ PPIs | – 41 (PGDM) | – 48 (PGDM) |
| Popular recruiters | Bain Capability Network, Bristlecone, Hexaware Technologies | Cognizant, Deloitte USI, Exide |
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Great Lakes Chennai Average Package 2024 (PGPM)
For the PGPM course at Great Lakes Chennai in 2024, the overall average package stands at INR 17.30 LPA. The top 10% of earners secure an average package of INR 25.10 LPA, while those in the top 25% and top 50% receive INR 21.60 LPA and INR 19.60 LPA, respectively. This indicates a strong salary distribution among the program’s graduates.
| Particulars | PGPM Placement Statistics (2024) |
| Overall average package | INR 17.30 LPA |
| Top 10% average package | INR 25.10 LPA |
| Top 25% average package | INR 21.60 LPA |
| Top 50% average package | INR 19.60 LPA |
Great Lakes Chennai Average Package 2024 (PGDM)
In 2024, the PGDM program at Great Lakes Chennai has an overall average package of INR 15.10 LPA. Graduates in the top 10% earn an average of INR 23.80 LPA, while those in the top 25% and top 50% receive INR 20.20 LPA and INR 17.90 LPA, respectively, reflecting a competitive salary range within the program.
| Particulars | PGDM Placement Statistics (2024) |
| Overall average package | INR 15.10 LPA |
| Top 10% average package | INR 23.80 LPA |
| Top 25% average package | INR 20.20 LPA |
| Top 50% average package | INR 17.90 |
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PGPM average salary package from 2022 to 2024
From 2022 to 2024, the PGPM program at Great Lakes Chennai has seen a fluctuation in average salary packages. The overall average package decreased from INR 17.86 LPA in 2022 to INR 17.30 LPA in 2024. The top 10% of graduates’ earnings fell from INR 31.10 LPA to INR 25.10 LPA, while the top 25% and 50% also experienced a decline. However, the top 75% saw a slight decrease from INR 19.60 LPA to INR 18.30 LPA.
The table below represents PGPM’s average salary package from 2022 to 2024
| Particulars | PGPM Placement Statistics (2022) | PGPM Placement Statistics (2023) | PGPM Placement Statistics (2024) |
| Overall average package | INR 17.86 LPA | INR 18.10 LPA | INR 17.30 LPA |
| Top 10% average package | INR 31.10 LPA | INR 28 LPA | INR 25.10 LPA |
| Top 25% average package | INR 26.40 LPA | INR 23.97 LPA | INR 21.60 LPA |
| Top 50% average package | INR 21.70 LPA | INR 21.40 LPA | INR 19.60 LPA |
| Top 75% average package | INR 19.60 LPA | INR 19.69 LPA | INR 18.30 LPA |
PGDM average salary package from 2022 to 2024
From 2022 to 2024, the average salary packages for PGDM graduates at Great Lakes Chennai have shown a steady increase. The overall average package rose from INR 12.50 LPA in 2022 to INR 15.10 LPA in 2024. The top 10% of earners saw a significant boost from INR 19.10 LPA to INR 23.80 LPA, while the top 25% and 50% also experienced growth. The top 75% package increased modestly from INR 13.30 LPA to INR 16.20 LPA, reflecting an overall upward trend in salaries.
| Particulars | PGDM Placement Statistics (2022) | PGDM Placement Statistics (2023) | PGDM Placement Statistics (2024) |
| Overall average package | INR 12.50 LPA | INR 14.50 LPA | INR 15.10 LPA |
| Top 10% average package | INR 19.10 LPA | INR 23.18 LPA | INR 23.80 LPA |
| Top 25% average package | INR 16.10 LPA | INR 19.88 LPA | INR 20.20 LPA |
| Top 50% average package | INR 14.30 LPA | INR 17.30 LPA | INR 17.90 LPA |
| Top 75% average package | INR 13.30 LPA | INR 15.65 LPA | INR 16.20 LPA |
Great Lakes Institute of Management Chennai Placements 2024: Course – Wise
In 2024, Great Lakes Chennai’s PGDM program achieved a 100% placement rate with an average package of INR 15.1 LPA and the highest package of INR 37 LPA, while the PGPM program had a 90% placement rate with an average package of INR 17.3 LPA and the highest package of INR 39.3 LPA. Both programs saw significant participation from new recruiters and attracted leading companies such as Accenture and Deloitte.
| Particulars | PGDM | PGPM |
| Students Placed | 100% | 90% |
| Number of New Recruiters | 50 | 30 |
| Number of PPO / PPIs | 48 | – |
| Highest Package | INR 37 LPA | INR 39.3 LPA |
| Average Package | INR 15.1 LPA | INR 17.3 LPA |
| Top Recruiters | Accenture, Adobe, Africian, Aditya Birla Capital, CISCO, Crisil | Accenture, FedEx, Decathlon, Deloitte, Aditya Birla Capital, HCL |
Conclusion
The Great Lakes Institute of Management, Chennai, has shown commendable progress in its placement performance for 2024. Both the PGPM and PGDM programs have experienced increases in average and highest salary packages, reflecting the institute’s growing industry recognition and the value it brings to its graduates. With a robust placement rate, an expanding pool of recruiters, and an impressive array of top companies engaging with students, Great Lakes continues to be a significant player in the management education space, preparing its students for successful careers in various fields.
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