Indian Institute of Management (IIM) Lucknow

Lucknow, Uttar PradeshEst. 1984

NIRF Rank #5
AACSB
AMBA
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Indian Institute of Management(IIM) Lucknow was established in 1984 and is one of India's top business schools and a world standard of postgraduate management education and leadership development. IIM Lucknow is AACSB, AMBA, and EFMD accredited and offers a prestigious quality management, research, and executive education. Spread over campuses at Lucknow and Noida, it offers the best infrastructural facilities, active student life, and best industry interface. The b-school grows the future generation of leaders that is passionate for business ethics, sustainability, and innovation in the more complex globalized economy.

Avg placement: ₹33.2L; Median ₹32.9L (2026)
Flagship fee: ₹12.6L; Post Graduate Programme in Management (PGP / MBA) · 2-yr residential
Top package: ₹1Cr; Highest CTC 2026
Programs: 6; Across all modes

Admission dates not announced yet.

Eligibility

Accepted exams

CAT

99%General

OBC: 82
SC: 65
ST: 60

GMAT

680General

GRE

No cutoff published

Note: Minimum 50% in graduation

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Placements

Post Graduate Programme in Management (PGP / MBA)

Flagship programme only · Class of 2026

Avg CTC

₹33.2L

Median ₹32.9L

Highest CTC

₹1Cr

11 companies

Placed

100%

633 students placed

Placement trend · batch-wise

Avg CTC
Highest

Offers by sector

All programs combined

Consulting

26.3%

IT & Technology

22.7%

Sustainability Consulting

15.4%

Finance & Banking

11.9%

Others

9.1%

General Management

8.1%

Sales & Marketing

6.6%

Smaller shareLarger share

Summer internships · 2026 batch

₹4L/mo
Highest stipend: ₹1.4L/mo
Avg stipend: 210companies
SIP recruiters

Top recruiters

Official placement report 2026View official data

Programs & Fees

Avg CTC

₹33.2L

Median ₹32.9L

Avg. Tuition Fee

₹15L

Across 6 programs

Placed

100%

Batch of 2026

Post Graduate Programme in Management (PGP / MBA)
Flagship
Full-time2 yearsResidential
507
Seats
₹33.2L
Avg CTC 2024-26
₹12.6L
Tuition
Post Graduate Programme in Agribusiness Management (PGP-ABM / MBA-ABM)
Full-time2 yearsResidential
57
Seats
₹33.2L
Avg CTC 2024-26
₹12.6L
Tuition
Post Graduate Programme in Sustainable Management (PGP-SM / MBA-SM)
Full-time2 yearsResidential
47
Seats
₹22L
Avg CTC 2026
₹12.6L
Tuition

Program	Seats	Avg. Placement	Tution Fee
Post Graduate Programme in Management (PGP / MBA)Flagship Full-time2 yearsResidential	507	₹33.2LAvg CTC 2024-26	₹12.6LTuition
Post Graduate Programme in Agribusiness Management (PGP-ABM / MBA-ABM) Full-time2 yearsResidential	57	₹33.2LAvg CTC 2024-26	₹12.6LTuition
Post Graduate Programme in Sustainable Management (PGP-SM / MBA-SM) Full-time2 yearsResidential	47	₹22LAvg CTC 2026	₹12.6LTuition
International Programme in Management for Executives (IPMX) Full-time1 yearResidential	114	₹27.6LAvg CTC 2026	₹26.3LTuition
Post Graduate Programme in Management for Working Executives (PGPWE) Weekend2 years	140	—No data	₹11.1LTuition
Blended MBA (bMBA) Online & Distance2 years	—	—No data	₹14.9LTuition

Total cost of the MBA

Fee data 2026 · applyo.in

₹12.6Lknown costs so far

Hostel, mess charges, personal & travel not published

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Avg package: ₹33.2L
Tuition fees: ₹12.6L
Monthly EMI: ₹21,076

Scholarships

7 scholarships · up to ₹1L

₹1L

Highest award

IIM Lucknow Need-Based Scholarship

Eligibility

PGP students with gross annual family income below INR 4,00,000
provides full or partial fee waiver based on verified financial need and academic merit
disbursed term-wise

₹1L

Industry-Sponsored Merit Scholarships (Aditya Birla, Ratan Tata, HUL, Reckitt Benckiser, Nestle, Citibank, EXIM Bank, Hughes Software, Apeejay Trust, Bharti Foundation)

Eligibility

Merit-based
awarded annually by sponsoring companies
amounts range from INR 6,000 to INR 1,00,000 per annum
selection done by respective sponsors

₹1L

Ericsson Empowering Girls Scholarship

Eligibility

Outstanding female PGP students
merit-based selection
up to INR 1,00,000 per annum

₹50K

Merit-cum-Means Scholarship (GoI – INR 50,000 tier)

Eligibility

PGP students
annual family income not exceeding INR 1,08,000 (some sources cite INR 1.8 lakh)
available for both years of PGP
merit and means basis

₹50K

Bharti Enterprises Scholarship

Eligibility

Underprivileged PGP students with annual family income not exceeding INR 1,08,000
available for both years of PGP
INR 50,000 per annum

₹2K

Merit-cum-Means Scholarship (GoI – INR 2,200 tier)

Eligibility

Maximum 25% of general category students
must satisfy stipulated means and merit criteria set by the institute

₹2K

SC/ST Scholarship (GoI)

Eligibility

All SC/ST candidates enrolled in PGP programme
INR 1,500 per annum

₹1L
Highest award
IIM Lucknow Need-Based Scholarship
Eligibility
- PGP students with gross annual family income below INR 4,00,000
- provides full or partial fee waiver based on verified financial need and academic merit
- disbursed term-wise
₹1L
Industry-Sponsored Merit Scholarships (Aditya Birla, Ratan Tata, HUL, Reckitt Benckiser, Nestle, Citibank, EXIM Bank, Hughes Software, Apeejay Trust, Bharti Foundation)
Eligibility
- Merit-based
- awarded annually by sponsoring companies
- amounts range from INR 6,000 to INR 1,00,000 per annum
- selection done by respective sponsors

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Alumni breakdown not published yet.

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Campus

What’s on campus

200-acre campus

Hostel is mandatory · 17 hostel blocks

Getting there

Start
IIM Lucknow campus
Lucknow
Airport
~19.4 km
Chaudhary Charan Singh International Airport
Railway
~11.9 km
Lucknow Junction
Nearest city
~21 km
Lucknow

Living nearby

PGs and flats around IIM Lucknow, by distance from campus

Rings at 0.5, 1, 2 and 5 km. Dots show distance only, not direction.

1Hostel 160.4 km

2Aryabhatt Guest House0.5 km

3Indian Institute Of Management–Lucknow (IIM–Lucknow)0.7 km

4Rani Lakshmibai girls hostel0.7 km

5Kundan Residency Girls Hostel2.2 km

6Royal PG & Hostel2.3 km

7Shree Girls Hostel (PG)2.4 km

8Mahi girls pg2.7 km

Admission

Admission rounds

Application fee

₹2K

Apply at iiml.ac.in

Interview cities

Bengaluru, Kolkata, Lucknow, Mumbai, New Delhi, Hyderabad

Step by step

01
Registration
Register for CAT 2025 and select IIM Lucknow as preference
02
Shortlisting by the College
Students are shortlisted on the basis of their performance in CAT and meeting the criteria for minimum sectional cutoff
03
Composite Score Final Shortlisting
Composite score of the students are computed using CAT Score + Class XII Marks + Graduation Marks + Work Experience + Other Factors
04
Shortlist Declaration
Composite scores and WAT-PI shortlist are published on the official website

05
Written Ability Test
Students will then appear for Written Ability Test (WAT) (10% of Final Score)
06
Personal Interview
Students appear for Personal Interview (PI) (40% of the Final Score)
07
Final Merit List preparation
Final merit list prepared based on WAT + PI + CAT score + profile
08
Offer of Admission & Document Verification
Receive admission offer and pay seat acceptance fees

Composite score

40%

Personal Interview

Selection

Written Ability Test
Group Discussion
Personal Interview

FAQs

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What programs does IIM Lucknow offer in management?

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IIM Lucknow offers a two-year full-time Post Graduate Programme in Management (PGP)

What is the total tuition fee for the PGP program?

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The total program fee for the two-year PGP is approximately ₹20.75 lakhs

Is a 90 percentile enough to secure admission to IIM Lucknow?

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A 90 percentile in CAT makes you eligible for the shortlist, but final admission typically requires a much higher final composite score, often achieved by those above the 95‑98 percentile range, combined with strong academic, GD/PI, and other profile components

What are the chances of a general-category candidate with 92 percentile in CAT?

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A 92 percentile in CAT may earn a shortlist call if supported by strong academics, work experience, and diversity. However, securing admission still depends heavily on WAT and PI performance

What is the shortlisting (WAT–PI) process and weightage of sections?

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Shortlisting is based on a composite score: CAT (60%), Class 10 and 12 marks (10%), Graduation marks (10%), Work experience (10%), Gender/academic diversity (5% each) . Final selection weighs CAT (30%), WAT (10%), and PI (40%)

Which companies visit IIM Lucknow for placements?

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IIM Lucknow attracts top recruiters from diverse sectors, including consulting, finance, FMCG, e-commerce, and tech. Companies like McKinsey & Company, Bain & Company, BCG, Accenture Strategy, Amazon, Microsoft, Goldman Sachs, Hindustan Unilever, Tata Administrative Services (TAS), Flipkart, and Paytm are regular recruiters.

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