GIM Placements: Latest Published Highlights
GIM's official placement report page states that placements in the 2026 season continued the institute's recent salary performance. For the 2024-26 PGDM batch, the institute reports a highest package of ₹35 LPA, 50 PPOs and 110+ recruiters, with a highest internship stipend of ₹3 lakh.
| Metric | 2024-26 PGDM reference | How to interpret it |
|---|---|---|
| Highest package | ₹35 LPA | Top offer, not expected salary. |
| PPOs | 50 | Shows pre-placement conversion activity. |
| Recruiters | 110+ | Indicates employer breadth. |
| Highest internship stipend | ₹3 lakh | Useful for summer-internship upside. |
| PGDM batch size | 284 | Context for placement scale. |
GIM PGDM Placements
The flagship PGDM 2024-26 batch had 284 students. The published sector mix shows Financial Services at 25.38%, IT at 15.91%, Banking at 12.88%, Consulting at 12.5% and FMCG/FMCD at 12.5%. The student background shows 46% freshers.
| Sector | Share |
|---|---|
| Financial Services | 25.38% |
| Information Technology | 15.91% |
| Banking | 12.88% |
| Consulting | 12.5% |
| FMCG/FMCD | 12.5% |
| Healthcare | 4.55% |
| Manufacturing | 3.79% |
| Insurance | 2.65% |
This mix makes the flagship PGDM relevant for finance, consulting, banking, IT-enabled business, FMCG and general management careers.
GIM HCM Placements
HCM's latest published placement profile shows hiring concentrated in IT/ITES and operations, followed by engineering & design, consulting and finance. The student background profile lists 39% freshers.
| HCM sector | Share |
|---|---|
| IT/ITES | 57% |
| Operations | 19% |
| Engineering & Design | 10% |
| Consulting | 5% |
| Finance | 5% |
| Others | 4% |
GIM BIFS Placements & Student Profile
BIFS had 71 students in the 2024-26 batch. Its published profile shows meaningful exposure to banking and ancillary services, financial services and consulting, with additional fintech and insurance participation.
| BIFS work-experience sector | Share |
|---|---|
| Banking & Ancillary Service | 26.19% |
| Financial Services | 26.19% |
| Consulting | 21.43% |
| Fintech | 4.76% |
| Insurance | 4.76% |
| Others | 16.67% |
The BIFS student background shows 39% freshers. The programme provides access to campus placement facilities like the other full-time programmes.
GIM Recruiters, Sectors & Roles: What Should Students Check?
GIM's published placement ecosystem spans financial services, banking, IT/ITES, consulting, FMCG/FMCD, healthcare, manufacturing, insurance and retail. Recruiter breadth is useful, but students should go deeper than company logos.
Check these before accepting an offer
- Exact job title and function.
- Fixed versus variable compensation.
- Location and transfer conditions.
- Role progression and learning scope.
- Eligibility rules for your programme.
Do not judge placement by
- Highest CTC alone.
- Recruiter-logo count alone.
- Older placement data mixed with current batches.
- Average CTC without role distribution.
GIM ROI: Is ₹21.45 Lakh Academic Fee Worth It?
The latest published 2026-28 academic fee is ₹21.45 lakh, while the 2027-29 fee is not yet published. This means ROI should be calculated from the eventual fee plus living and personal expenses and compared against realistic salary outcomes.
| ROI factor | Student decision check |
|---|---|
| Academic cost | ₹21.45 lakh latest published benchmark for 2026-28. |
| Placement upside | ₹35 LPA highest PGDM package for 2024-26. |
| Placement breadth | 110+ PGDM recruiters reported. |
| Career fit | Compare programme-specific sectors with your target role. |
| Scholarship | ACCESS and need-based full tuition waiver can materially reduce cost for eligible students. |
GIM can make financial sense for students who convert the programme into a strong role, particularly in sectors where GIM has meaningful recruiter participation. The correct comparison is total cost versus your realistic post-MBA role and salary—not ₹35 LPA versus the fee.
GIM Placements FAQs
What is the highest package at GIM?
GIM reports ₹35 LPA as the highest package for the 2024-26 PGDM batch.
How many recruiters visited GIM?
GIM reports 110+ recruiters for the 2024-26 PGDM batch.
How many PPOs were reported?
GIM reports 50 PPOs for the 2024-26 batch.
What are the major PGDM placement sectors?
Financial services, IT, banking, consulting and FMCG/FMCD are among the largest published sector categories.
Should I use ₹35 LPA to calculate my expected salary?
No. It is the highest offer. Students should use role-level and central-tendency salary information where available and compare the complete cost of attendance.