GLIM Chennai PGPM vs PGDM: Which Program is Better?

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Aparajita Debnath

Content Writer | Updated on - Sep 1, 2025

Great Lakes Chennai offers two flagship programs: Post Graduate Program in Management (PGPM) and the Post Graduate Diploma in Management (PGDM). While both are highly sought after, the PGPM is a one-year program for professionals with 2+ years of experience, whereas the PGDM is a two-year program best suited for fresh graduates and working professionals with up to three years of experience.

Read the article for a detailed comparison of two programs in terms of fees, placements, opportunities, and job roles to help you make the right decision.

PGPM vs PGDM at GLIM Chennai: Key Comparison

The table below presents the comparison of key factors like GLIM Chennai fees, exam, duration and more.

Particular	PGPM	PGDM
Eligibility	Professionals with 2+ years of work experience	Freshers or early career (0-36 months experience)
Duration	1 Year	2 Years
Accepted Exams	CAT, XAT, GMAT, NMAT	XAT, CAT, GMAT
Total Fees	INR 22.65 Lakhs	INR 21.63 Lakhs
Highest CTC	INR 30.8 LPA (Consulting)	INR 39.3 LPA (FinTech)
Average CTC	INR 17.8 LPA	INR 15 LPA

GLIM Chennai Placements 2025: PGPM vs PGDM

GLIM Chennai offers excellent placement opportunities for both the programs. See the comparison of Great Lakes Chennai placements 2025 statistics of PGPM and PGDM program:

Parameter	PGPM	PGDM
Highest CTC	INR 30.8 LPA	INR 39.3 LPA
Average CTC	INR 17.8 LPA	INR 15 LPA
Top 10% Average CTC	INR 28.6 LPA	INR 23.3 LPA
Top 25% Average CTC	INR 24 LPA	INR 19.9 LPA
Top 50% Average CTC	INR 21 LPA	INR 17.6 LPA
Top 75% Average CTC	INR 19.2 LPA	INR 16.1 LPA
Top Recruiters	Accenture, Deloitte, Cognizant, Infosys Consulting, IBM, KPMG, Swiggy	Deloitte, JP Morgan Chase, EY, Nestle, PwC, ICICI Bank
Top Domains	Consulting- 61%	Finance- 33%
	Product Management- 12%	Sales & Marketing- 32%
	Sales & Marketing- 10%	Tech Consulting- 12%
	Operations/SCM/Logistics- 7%	Operations- 11%
Top Sectors	Consulting- 43%	BFSI/NBFC- 27%
	Technology/IT Services- 35%	IT/ITeS- 22%
	Product- 6%	Consulting- 16%
	BFSI/Fintech- 5%	Financial Services- 9%
	Manufacturing & Logistics - 5%	Others- 16%

GLIM Chennai Placement 2025 Graph: PGDM vs PGPM

glim-chennai-pgdm-and-pgpm-2025-placement-graph

Which Program Should You Choose?

This question is very critical as there are some people who have work experience of 2-3 years and still can't choose between PGPM and PGDM as they are eligible for both programs.

Choose PGPM if you are a working professional with at least two years of experience and want to fast-track your career through consulting, product management, or strategic roles. The one-year format ensures a quicker ROI.
Choose PGDM if you are a fresher or have less than three years of work experience. It provides two years of structured learning with summer internships, a wider recruiter base, and exposure to BFSI, Finance, and Marketing roles.

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