IIM Lucknow (Noida Campus) PGP Sustainable Management: Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

Ans. The Post Graduate Programme in Sustainable Management (PGSM) at IIM Lucknow Noida Campus is a two-year full-time residential MBA that focuses exclusively on sustainability, ESG reporting, climate finance, and impact management. It leads to an MBA degree from IIM Lucknow. The programme is designed for candidates with at least two years of work experience and a strong CAT performance, and it is run from the Noida Campus in the Delhi NCR region.

Ans. The total programme fee for PGSM at IIM Lucknow Noida Campus is INR 20,75,000, split across two years. Year 1 tuition is INR 10,95,000 and Year 2 tuition is INR 9,80,000. Residential and hostel charges are billed separately. There are no government quota seats and all admissions are based on CAT score and selection process performance.

Ans. Candidates need a minimum overall CAT percentile of 85 and a minimum sectional percentile of 80 in each of the three CAT sections. Beyond the percentile cutoff, shortlisting also weighs academic profile, work experience, and diversity factors. CAT 2026 registration closes on September 15, 2026 and the exam is scheduled for November 29, 2026.

Ans. PGSM graduates from IIM Lucknow are prepared for careers in sustainability consulting, ESG analysis, corporate social responsibility leadership, climate risk management, and impact investing. Organisations that hire sustainability-focused MBA graduates include big four consulting firms, development finance institutions, international NGOs, FMCG companies with ESG mandates, and financial institutions with green finance portfolios.

Ans. Yes, the PGSM from IIM Lucknow awards an MBA in Sustainable Management, which is a full postgraduate management degree equivalent to the standard MBA. It is recognised by AICTE and carries the IIM Lucknow brand. However, the programme is specialised in sustainability and does not cover the broad range of electives available in the full-time PGP programme at the Lucknow main campus.

Ans. IIM Lucknow’s Noida Campus provides placement support for PGSM students through the institute’s training and placement cell. Given the sustainability focus of the programme, placements are channelled toward ESG consulting firms, sustainability-driven corporations, and impact-focused organisations. Placement statistics are updated on the official IIM Lucknow website after each batch’s completion and candidates should refer to the official data for the most recent batch outcomes.