IMT Ghaziabad adopts Role-Competency based Placements Model; 400 Students Placed – Average Salary, PPOs Up

MBA Universe| Jan 9, 2026
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IMT Ghaziabad, one of India’s leading B-schools with a 45-year legacy of providing industry-relevant management education, is witnessing a strong placement momentum as it transitions from generic placement model to a targeted role-competency based hiring model that is aligned with changing industry demands. The positive outcomes of this new approach are starting to emerge. During the ongoing placement 2026 season, IMT Ghaziabad has delivered strong outcomes across compensation, richness of job roles offered, sectoral and functional diversity and recruiter participation. As of December 31, 2025, the IMT Ghaziabad average salary has improved significantly from the last year. Read this MBAUniverse.com article for highlights from IMT Ghaziabad Interim Placements 2026.

 

Table of Contents
1. IMT Ghaziabad Placements 2026: Interim Report Highlights
2. IMT Ghaziabad Placements 2026: Compensation Highlights 
3. IMT Ghaziabad Placements 2026: Sectoral Highlights 
4. Strategic Shift in IMT Ghaziabad Placement Philosophy
5. IMT Ghaziabad Placements 2026: Next Phase from January onwards

1. IMT Ghaziabad Placements 2026: Interim Report Highlights
IMT Ghaziabad has delivered strong outcomes across compensation, job roles offered, sectoral and functional diversity and recruiter participation. Here are the key highlights from the IMT Ghaziabad Placements Report, as of December 31, 2025. 

  • IMT Ghaziabad Highest Salary 2026: During the ongoing placement season 2026, IMT Ghaziabad student has received an offer of Rs 35.00 LPA.
  • IMT Ghaziabad Average Salary 2026: The average salary offered at IMT Ghaziabad during the current placement season has improved significantly. The average CTC so far stood at Rs 18.89 LPA.
  • IMT Pre-Placement Offers (PPOs): A highlight of IMT Ghaziabad placements 2026 is that more than 25% of the offers have come through Pre-Placement Offers (PPOs), reflecting performance in summer internship.
  • Total IMT Ghaziabad Student Placed: A total of 400 students have been placed so far. The number is expected to further increase in coming weeks. 
  • Total No of Companies Participating: So far about 110 companies have participated in the IMT Ghaziabad placements 2026. These include 25 new recruiters.
  • Participating Sectors: All the traditional recruiting sectors such as BFSI, Consulting, Investment Banking, Global Capability Centres (GCCs), IT/ITES, FMCG, and E-commerce have hired IMT Graduates.
  • Leading Roles Offered: IMT Ghaziabad placements 2026 is witnessing diverse roles spanning strategy, management consulting, business analytics, product management, sales leadership, and specialised functional profiles.

Indeed, during the ongoing placement season, IMT Ghaziabad has delivered strong outcomes across different benchmarks. Read key details in the following sections. 

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2. IMT Ghaziabad Placements 2026: Compensation Highlights 
IMT Ghaziabad has seen a high average salary offered to the top 100 students placed. The average salary for the top 100 offers made was a high Rs 24.57 LPA. A cohort-wise analysis of IMT Placements 2026 reveals a consistent compensation depth across the batch, as below. 

  • Top 100 offers: Highest Rs 35 LPA; Average Rs 24.57 LPA
  • Offers 101–200: Highest Rs 20 LPA; Average Rs 18.89 LPA

3. IMT Ghaziabad Placements 2026: Sectoral Highlights 
All the traditional recruiting sectors such as BFSI, Consulting, IT/ITES, FMCG, Investment Banking, Global Capability Centres (GCCs), and E-commerce have hired IMT Ghaziabad Graduates during the ongoing placements 2026. Sector wise highlights of IMT Ghaziabad placements is as follows. 

BFSI Sector – Accounted for 24% of Offers 
Banking, Financial Services and Insurance (BFSI) sector has emerged as the largest recruiting sector at IMT Ghaziabad placement 2026, accounted for 24% of the total offers. Aditya Birla Capital, Axis Bank, Bajaj Finserv, Care Health, CRISIL, Dezerv, Edme, Federal Bank, HDFC Ergo, HSBC Bank, ICICI Bank, Kotak Mahindra Life Tata Capital, among others offered roles in Sales, Marketing, Product management, Investment Banking, Wealth Management, Analytics, Risk and Fraud etc.

Investment Banking – Accounted for 8% of the offers
Top investment banking companies have also hired IMT Ghaziabad graduates for exciting roles in this fast-growing sector. Goldman Sachs, JP Morgan Chase, Morgan Stanley, Wells Fargo, BNY, Arcesium, Darashaw made offers in Business Consulting, Investment Banking, Finance.

Consulting – Accounted for 12% of the offers
Consulting companies have also recruited IMT Ghaziabad graduates in large numbers. Deloitte, KPMG, Gartner, Infosys Consulting, Fractal Analytics, Axtria, Oxane Partners among others offered roles such as Credit & Risk Management, Consulting, Investment Banking, Strategy, Analytics, Sales, HR, Operations, MT Program.

IT / ITES- Accounted for 17% of the offers
IT and ITES sector is the second largest recruiting sector during IMT Ghaziabad placement 2026, accounted for 17% of the total offers. Accenture (ATCI & AIOC), Adobe, Cisco, Genpact, IBM, MAQ Software, Polestar, Wipro Tech and others offered rich job roles in the space of Technology Consulting, Account Management, Sales, Operations, MT Program, Product Management, Presales, and Analytics.

GCCs – Accounted for 8% of the offers
Top Global Capability Centers (GCCs) including HSBC GSC, PwC GCC, Societe Generale, Macquarie, NatWest, Expedia Group hired IMT Ghaziabad students for Credit & Risk Management, Finance, Operations, MT Program, Investment Banking, Consulting, Analytics, Sales & Marketing, and Strategy roles. 

FMCG / Consumer Durables / Pharma- Accounted for 12% of the offers
AB InBev, Asian Paints, Britannia, Dabur, Dr. Reddy’s, GSK, L’Oréal, Marico, Nestlé, Wipro CCL, Zydus Wellness, and others hired for Sales & Marketing, MT Program, Product Management, Strategy, Finance, Operations.

E-commerce- Accounted for 5% offers 
Amazon, Flipkart, Myntra, MakeMyTrip, Policybazaar, VMock, and others hired for Account Management, MT Program, Sales, Marketing, Product Management.

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4. Strategic Shift in IMT Ghaziabad Placement Philosophy
Commenting on the evolving placement strategy at IMT Ghaziabad, Ms. Shailaja Sharma, Head – Placements, said the institute consciously moved away from volume-driven formats to a cohort-based, role-aligned recruitment approach. “We invited recruiters based on sectoral and functional alignment with student preferences. This year, we introduced the role-competency framework to enable a seamless transition from hiring to high performance. The objective is to optimise three critical talent metrics for recruiters—Time to Recruit, Time to Deploy, and Time to Perform,” said Ms. Sharma. 

Dr. Barnali Chaklader, Dean – Academics and Programs, IMT Ghaziabad, underlined the academic foundations supporting placement outcomes. Dr. Chaklader said, “Strong placements at IMT Ghaziabad are a natural outcome of rigorous academics, deep industry engagement, and the collective effort of our faculty and students. Our focus is on building the right skills, values, and confidence that organisations seek. Faculty-driven rigor, active alumni mentoring, and the institute’s legacy together create trust among recruiters. When these elements align with student commitment, strong placement outcomes follow organically.” 

Offering a macro perspective, Dr. Poonam Garg, Chairperson – Placements, IMT Ghaziabad said: “Amid a challenging macroeconomic environment, IMT Ghaziabad’s interim placement progress reflects the institute’s legacy of academic excellence and its commitment to rigor, industry relevance, and responsible leadership.”

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5. IMT Ghaziabad Placements 2026: Next Phase from January onwards 
The next phase of rolling placements will focus on E-commerce, Fintech, Healthtech, Logistics, and the expanding GCC ecosystem, further strengthening the institute’s industry-aligned placement strategy. Placements for students enrolled in international programs are being conducted through a separate, customised process, with the institute remaining optimistic about strong outcomes for this cohort as well.

Strong 2026 placements will further strengthen IMT Ghaziabad’s position as a premier management institution in India. IMT Ghaziabad was ranked among the Top 100 in the Financial Times Masters in Management 2024 and was #66 globally in the FT Masters in Finance 2025. It also holds the #30 position in the NIRF India Rankings 2025 (Management category), marking an impressive five-place jump. The institute offers AICTE-approved two-year management programs (PGDM Full-time, PGDM Marketing, PGDM Financial Management, PGDM Banking and Financial Services, and PGDM Dual Country Program), as well as programs for experienced professionals (PGDM ExP), and a fellow program in management (recognized as equivalent to a PhD by AIU). IMT Ghaziabad Admissions 2026 is open. Apply Now.

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