Where ambition
finds its place.
For six consecutive batches, every eligible and prepared student at LEAD has received a placement offer. This page documents that record — the companies, the salaries, the sectors, and the process behind it. Not a pitch. A proof.
A consistent record of career outcomes.
Median salary has grown from ₹3 LPA to ₹5 LPA across seven graduating batches. Highest package reached ₹21.67 LPA in 2024–26.
Detailed
Report
Every industry
has a LEAD alumni.
Marketing & Sales commands 58% of all placed roles. BFSI, Analytics, and HR follow — reflecting the breadth of LEAD's MBA specialisations and the diversity of recruiting companies.
The best are already here.
45 companies across banking, FMCG, retail, ed-tech, and manufacturing actively recruit from LEAD — a growing roster that returns, batch after batch.
The internship
that defines futures.
Three structured phases spanning nine months. Real stipends from real organisations. Pan-India exposure that 47% of students experience outside their home state — building the professional maturity and independence that recruiting companies recognise immediately.
MBA programme only. Students complete their first semester and transition into their initial industry placement — a 90-day deep-dive into a real organisational environment.
A full summer-to-autumn cycle in the field. Students are placed pan-India — 47% outside their home state — to build independence, professional resilience, and cross-market exposure.
The final phase before final placements. Roles become increasingly senior; many students receive pre-placement offers from internship hosts. This phase directly feeds into the placement season.
47% of students interned outside their home state — building cross-market exposure and professional resilience.
Decathlon · Kirloskar Brothers · Sheenlac Paints · Bigbasket · Westside · Aster · Van Heusen · Allen Solly and more.
Achievement is not accidental.
It is a structured outcome.
LEAD's placement preparation begins on Day 1 of the programme — not a week before the interviews open. Every student passes through five deliberate stages before an offer arrives.
Pre-Placement Training
Six months of structured workshops — aptitude, communication, mock interviews, domain case studies — before the placement season opens.
Profile Registration
Students build verified profiles reviewed by faculty and industry mentors. Domain, specialisation, and career goals are mapped to company requirements.
Company Engagement
The placement cell conducts year-round corporate outreach. 219+ companies engaged the 2024–26 batch as of February 2026.
Selection & Offer
Drives, PPOs, and walk-in processes facilitated on campus. Real-time guidance through every round of selection.
Post-Offer Support
Offer documentation, salary negotiation guidance, and pre-joining orientation. LEAD walks alongside every student from offer to Day 1.
Success leaves a voice.
It speaks through our alumni.
The rigour of training at LEAD gave me a distinct edge — not just in aptitude but in articulating value in every interview room. HDFC Life was my first choice, and I walked in prepared.
My journey from a small town to a national bank began here. The placement team left no door untried on my behalf. I still remember the mock interview sessions that made the real ones feel easy.
14 LPA straight out of campus. The confidence LEAD instilled — that was the real differentiator. Three years later, I lead a team of six.
ITC was a dream for me. The internship exposure and the domain-specific case studies during the MBA made sure I was ready when the opportunity arrived.
The placement cell didn't just connect me with a company — they prepared me for a career. The structured process gave me clarity on what I wanted and how to get it.
What sets LEAD apart is that the learning never felt theoretical. Every case study, every presentation was preparing us for exactly this kind of role.
47% of our batch interned outside Kerala. That exposure — navigating a new city, a new organisation — it shapes you in ways no classroom can. And employers notice.
Asian Paints recruited from LEAD for the third consecutive year. That kind of trust doesn't come from a brochure — it comes from the quality of students they've seen.
The highest package in my batch came down to one thing — showing up every day at LEAD with intent. The institution rewards that. And so do the companies.
The rigour of training at LEAD gave me a distinct edge — not just in aptitude but in articulating value in every interview room. HDFC Life was my first choice, and I walked in prepared.
My journey from a small town to a national bank began here. The placement team left no door untried on my behalf. I still remember the mock interview sessions that made the real ones feel easy.
14 LPA straight out of campus. The confidence LEAD instilled — that was the real differentiator. Three years later, I lead a team of six.
ITC was a dream for me. The internship exposure and the domain-specific case studies during the MBA made sure I was ready when the opportunity arrived.
The placement cell didn't just connect me with a company — they prepared me for a career. The structured process gave me clarity on what I wanted and how to get it.
What sets LEAD apart is that the learning never felt theoretical. Every case study, every presentation was preparing us for exactly this kind of role.
47% of our batch interned outside Kerala. That exposure — navigating a new city, a new organisation — it shapes you in ways no classroom can. And employers notice.
Asian Paints recruited from LEAD for the third consecutive year. That kind of trust doesn't come from a brochure — it comes from the quality of students they've seen.
The highest package in my batch came down to one thing — showing up every day at LEAD with intent. The institution rewards that. And so do the companies.
Hire from LEAD.
Build tomorrow's leaders.
LEAD's placement cell provides end-to-end recruitment support — from job description alignment to Day 1 onboarding. Whether you are a first-time recruiter or a returning partner, connect with any member of our team directly below.
Domain-Trained Talent
Specialisations in Finance, Marketing, HR, Business Analytics, and Operations — hire exactly the profile your role demands.
Pre-Screened Candidates
Every eligible student is assessed for communication, aptitude, and domain readiness before company visits begin.
Industry-Integrated Curriculum
Students work on live projects, sector case competitions, and industry simulations throughout the MBA programme.
Full Recruitment Support
From scheduling to documentation — our placement cell manages end-to-end logistics for every visiting recruiter.