Component

Amount (INR)

Programme Fee (2 Years)

INR 1,33,000

Hostel Charges (Optional)

Up to INR 36,000 per year

Total Fees

INR 1,33,000

IEM MBA IT Admission 2026

Event	Date
CUET-PG Exam	March 6 to March 27, 2026
CUET-PG Result	April 24, 2026
IEM Application Opens	July 9, 2026
IEM Application Closes	July 20, 2026
Class Commencement	August 2026

IEM accepts CAT, MAT, XAT, CMAT, and CUET-PG scores for MBA admission.

Admissions are first-come-first-served and early application is recommended.

The dates mentioned above are tentative and subject to change.

Eligibility Criteria

Bachelor’s degree in any discipline from a recognised university with a minimum aggregate of 50% marks (45% for reserved categories as per AKTU norms).

Final-year graduation students who expect to complete their degree before the academic session begins may apply provisionally.

Valid score in any one of the accepted national management entrance exams: CAT, MAT, XAT, CMAT, or CUET-PG 2026.

Admission Process

Obtain a valid score in CAT, MAT, XAT, CMAT, or CUET-PG 2026 before applying to the institute.

Submit the application form to IEM Lucknow during the designated window with all required academic documents.

Shortlisted candidates are called for a Personal Interview at the IEM campus in Lucknow.

Final merit list is drawn based on entrance exam score, academic record, and Personal Interview outcome.

Pay the full programme fee of INR 1,33,000 and complete document verification on the allotted date.

Report to the institute and confirm enrollment before the academic session begins in August.

✓ Opt for this if

You want an MBA combining management and IT skills in Lucknow.
You have a technical background and want to transition into IT management roles.
Affordable AKTU-affiliated MBA under INR 1.5 lakhs fits your education budget.

✗ Skip if

You need a programme with dedicated coding labs or tech-heavy engineering curriculum.
You aim for IT product management at top tech firms in Bengaluru or Pune.
You expect a nationally ranked institute with strong tech sector campus placements.

IEM MBA IT Scholarships 2026

Scholarship	Amount	Eligibility
PM-USP Yojana (National Scholarship Portal)	Varies by category	SC/ST/OBC/Minority students. Apply at scholarships.gov.in before the annual deadline.
UP Post-Matric Scholarship	INR 12,000 to INR 40,000 per year	UP domicile. SC/ST/OBC/Minority/General. Family income below prescribed limit. Apply at scholarship.up.gov.in.

UP Post-Matric Scholarship applications open in September to October each year.

IEM MBA IT FAQs

Ques. What is the total fee for MBA IT at IEM Lucknow?

Ans. The total programme fee for MBA Information Technology at IEM Lucknow is INR 1,33,000 for the complete 2-year course. Hostel charges of up to INR 36,000 per year are optional and billed separately. Students from reserved categories may apply for UP Post-Matric Scholarship or PM-USP Yojana to reduce the effective cost of the programme.

Ques. What subjects are covered in MBA IT at IEM Lucknow?

Ans. The MBA IT programme covers subjects such as IT project management, enterprise resource planning, business analytics, database management, e-commerce, systems analysis and design, IT governance, and digital marketing. The curriculum follows AKTU guidelines and includes core MBA management subjects in the first year and IT-specialised electives and a dissertation project in the second year of the programme.

Ques. Which entrance exams are accepted for MBA admission at IEM Lucknow?

Ans. IEM Lucknow accepts valid scores in CAT, MAT, XAT, CMAT, and CUET-PG for MBA admission. Shortlisted candidates are required to attend a Personal Interview at the institute. Admission follows a first-come-first-served merit model and early application is recommended. No minimum percentile cutoff has been officially published by the institute, making it accessible to candidates across a wide range of exam scores.

Ques. What career options follow MBA IT from IEM Lucknow?

Ans. Graduates of MBA IT from IEM Lucknow can pursue roles such as IT project manager, business analyst, systems analyst, ERP consultant, digital marketing manager, and IT service coordinator in IT and ITES companies, corporates, and government technology departments in Uttar Pradesh. Many graduates also appear for UPSC or state PSC exams that accept an MBA degree or pursue additional IT certifications.

Ques. Is an IT or engineering background required for MBA IT at IEM?

Ans. No. IEM Lucknow admits students from any graduation background to the MBA IT programme. Candidates with engineering, commerce, arts, or science degrees are all eligible, provided they meet the minimum 50% aggregate requirement and hold a valid management entrance exam score. The programme is designed to build IT management competencies progressively and does not require prior technical or engineering knowledge.

Ques. Is MBA available in distance mode at IEM Lucknow?

Ans. No. The MBA programme at IEM Lucknow is offered exclusively in full-time on-campus mode. Students are required to attend regular classes at the Lucknow campus throughout the 2-year duration. The institute does not offer distance or online MBA programmes. Candidates looking for distance management education should explore IGNOU or other open university programmes instead.