Indian Institute of Management Lucknow, established in 1984, is one of the prestigious management schools in India. It is AMBA and AACSB-accredited. The institute has been ranked 5th by NIRF and 6th by Collegedunia for MBA courses in 2025. The important details about the institute are given below-
- Popular Programs: MBA (Agri-Business Management), MBA (Sustainable Management).
- Total Fees: INR 20.75 Lakhs.
- Admission Process: CAT score (30% weightage)+ Academics (10% weightage)+Profile (10% weightage)+WAT (10% weighatge)+PI (40% weighatge).
- Minimum CAT Percentile: 85 percentile (Overall), 80 percentile (Sectional).
- Seat Intake (MBA): 576 seats for PGP and PGP-ABM, 41 seats for MBA (SM).
- Placements 2025: INR 75 LPA (Highest), INR 32.3 LPA (Average).
*Note: Candidates need to have at least 2 years of experience to be eligible for admission to MBA (Sustainable Management).
IIM Lucknow Admission Dates 2026
IIM Lucknow offers admission to MBA courses based on CAT scores, followed by WAT & PI. Important dates regarding the admission process at the institute are given below-
| Events | Dates |
|---|---|
| CAT Admit Card Download | Nov 12th - Nov 30th, 2025 |
| CAT Test Date | Nov 30th, 2025 |
| Shortlist Announcement | Feb 2026 |
| WAT/PI Process | Feb-Mar, 2026 |
| Final Admission | Apr-May 2026 |
IIM Lucknow Courses and Fees 2026
The courses and fees offered at IIM Lucknow are-
| Course | Total Fees | Eligibility & Selection Criteria |
|---|---|---|
| PGP | INR 20.75 lakhs | UG with 50% + CAT Scores + WAT + Work Experience + PI. |
| PGP Agricultural & Business Management | UG in Agriculture Science/Agricultural Engineering or allied subjects + CAT Scores + WAT + Work Experience + PI. | |
| PGP Sustainable Management | UG with 50% + Statement of Purpose + CAT Scores + Work Experience of atleast 24 months + WAT + PI. | |
| PGPWE | INR 11 lakhs | Eligibility Criteria: Graduated with 50% Marks and 3 Years of Work Experience. Selection Criteria: CAT / GMAT / GRE / GATE / PGPWE Scores + Writing Ability Test + Personal Interview. |
IIM Lucknow Cutoff
The candidates need to have secured a minimum cutoff percentile to get shortlisted for WAT & PI. IIM Lucknow Cutoff for CAT 2024 are tabulated below-
| Category | MBA | MBA-ABM, MBA-SM | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VARC | DILR | QA | Overall | VARC | DILR | QA | Overall | |
| General | 85 | 85 | 85 | 90 | 80 | 80 | 80 | 85 |
| EWS | 77 | 77 | 77 | 82 | 72 | 72 | 72 | 77 |
| NC-OBC | 77 | 77 | 77 | 82 | 72 | 72 | 72 | 77 |
| SC | 55 | 55 | 55 | 65 | 55 | 55 | 55 | 65 (60 for SM) |
| ST | 50 | 50 | 50 | 60 | 50 | 50 | 50 | 55 |
| PwD | 50 | 50 | 50 | 60 | 50 | 50 | 50 | 55 |
*Note:
- Meeting the cutoff percentile only qualifies candidates for the next stage (WAT-PI)
- Final selection depends on composite score including academic performance, work experience, diversity, WAT, and Personal Interview
- Academic diversity and gender diversity are given weightage
- The final cutoff is significantly higher than the minimum qualifying cutoff.
IIM Lucknow Admission 2026
IIM Lucknow offers admission to its various management courses based on scores in CAT/GMAT, followed by Written Ability Test & Personal Interview. The detailed admission process are given below-
- Candidates need to have secured a minimum cutoff percentile to be considered for the shortlisting process of WAT & PI.
- The institute calculates composite scores based on the given parameters to shortlist candidates for WAT & PI.
| Component | Weightage (MBA) |
Weightage (MBA-ABM) |
Weightage (MBA-SM) |
|---|---|---|---|
| CAT Score | 60 | 60 | 60 |
| HSC Marks (12M) | 10 | 10 | 10 |
| Graduation Marks (GM) | 10 | 10 | 10 |
| Work Experience (WE) | 10 | 0 | 10 |
| Academic Diversity | 5 | 20 | 5 |
| Gender Diversity | 5 | 5 | 5 |
- The shortlisted candidates are required to appear for WAT & PI process as part of the final admission process.
- The institute offers final admission process based on composite scores of CAT (30% weightage)+ Academics (10% weightage)+Profile (10% weightage)+WAT (10% weightage)+PI (40% weightage).
Read More: IIM Lucknow Admission 2026
IIM Lucknow Batch Profile 2025
The total batch size of MBA at IIM Lucknow for the academic session 2025-27 is 572, with 70% as Male and 30% as Female. A total of 186 students enrolled in the course are from premier institutes such as IITs, NITs, BITS and SRCC. The more detailed batch profile is given below-

IIM Lucknow Placement
IIM Lucknow Final Placement 2025 highlights are given below-
| Particulars | Placement Statistics 2025 |
|---|---|
| Total Students | 583 |
| Total Offers | 604 |
| Highest Domestic CTC | INR 75 LPA |
| Highest International CTC | INR 65 LPA |
| Average CTC | INR 32.3 LPA |
| Median CTC | INR 31 LPA |
| Roles Offered | Consulting, Finance, General Management, IT & Analytics, Sales & Marketing, Operations, Retail E-Commerce |
IIM Lucknow Year-Wise Placement Trend
2024 recorded the strongest overall package performance with an international high of INR 1.23 Crore per annum. Domestic highest peaked in 2023 (INR 1 Crore per annum), while 2025 shows stability with INR 75 LPA domestic and INR 65 LPA international. The year-wise IIM Lucknow Placement statistics are tabulated below-
| Particulars | Placement (2025) | Placements (2024) | Placements (2023) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of Recruiters | 250+ | 250+ | 200+ |
| Number of Offers | 604 | 634 | 632 |
| Number of Students | 583 | 576 | 556 |
| Highest Package (International) | INR 65 LPA | INR 1.23 Crore p.a. | INR 65 LPA |
| Highest Package (Domestic) | INR 75 LPA | INR 65 LPA | INR 1 Crore p.a. |
| Average Package | INR 32.3 LPA | INR 30 LPA | INR 32.23 LPA |
IIM Lucknow Summer Internship Placement Statistics
IIM Lucknow recently concluded its Summer Placement process for the batch of 2026. The highlights for the Summer Placement are as follows-
| Particulars | 2025 SIP Statistics | 2024 SIP Statistics |
|---|---|---|
| Total Students | 576 | 491 |
| Highest Stipend | INR 3.95 lakhs | INR 3.50 lakhs |
| Average Stipend | INR 1.43 lakhs | INR 1.31 lakhs |
| Median Stipend | INR 1.5 lakhs | INR 1.30 lakhs |
| Average Stipend (Top 10%) | INR 2.92 lakhs | INR 2.90 lakhs |
| Number of students with Stipend >=1.5L | 279 | 259 |
| Number of students with Stipend >=1L | 409 | 410 |
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See what Tushar Jejani from the batch of 2023 has to say about IIM Lucknow MBA “Comparing it with other colleges, I received calls from every B-school in the country except IIM Bangalore and IIM Calcutta. However, I managed to convert every single school, and joining IIM Lucknow was the best decision I made. To this day, I consider those two years to be the best of my life, and I am grateful for being chosen by the institute as much as I am for choosing it. It was a typical love-hate relationship.” Read More |
IIM Lucknow Rankings
The institute has seen an improvement in NIRF ranking for MBA Courses from 7th in 2024 to 5th in 2025. IIM Lucknow Rankings by a few prominent ranking agencies are given below-
| Ranking Agency | Category | Year | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| NIRF | MBA | 2025 | 5th (1st in U.P.) |
| Outlook | MBA | 2025 | 4th |
| IIRF | MBA | 2025 | 4th |
| QS Ranking | MBA | 2025 | 201 to 250 |
| Collegedunia | MBA | 2025 | 6th (1st in U.P.) |
IIM Lucknow Alumni
Some notable alumni of IIM Lucknow are-
| Name | Designation | Company |
|---|---|---|
| Shreya Sachdev (2013-15) | Head of Marketing | PUMA |
| Saket Kakkar (1999-01) | Managing Director | Accenture |
| Prerna Bhutani (2006-08) | Founder | Zeme |
| Taniya Biswas (2011-13) | Co-Founder | Suta |
| Mukul Arora (2005-07) | Partner | Elevation Capital |
IIM Lucknow Scholarships
IIM Lucknow offers the following scholarships:
- Need-based scholarships
IIM Lucknow offers a set of special need-based scholarships for students, especially whose academic backgrounds have been excellent but whose family income is an issue.
- For students whose gross family income combined (self, parents, and spouse (if any)) is less than INR 4 LPA, IIM Lucknow provides special need-based scholarships.
- The Need-based scholarships are provided post verification of a family’s income through certain factors like a candidate's past earnings (if any), the size of their student loans, etc.
- The students shall be finalized for IIM Lucknow Scholarships based on meritfor a period of at least a year.
- IIM Lucknow prefers to disperse the need-based Scholarships to students having a good academic record as defined by the institute.
- The need-based scholarships shall be given away by IIM Lucknow as a fee waiver to the deserving candidates.
- Fellowship Programs
In addition to IIM Lucknow scholarships and financial assistance provided by other official bodies, some fellowship programs include fellowship grants.
Fellowship Grant
- All resident Indian scholars admitted to the program are given a fellowship allowance for up to four and a half years.
- Scholars are provided with a fellowship stipend of INR 35,000 per month during years I and II. The stipend will continue until the scholar's successful clearance of the Comprehensive Exam at the end of the second year.
- For the rest of the period of the program (i.e. III year onwards) the stipend of INR 40,000 per month will be provided after the successful completion of the comprehensive examination in III year.
Contingency Grant
- All resident Indian scholars admitted to the program are given a contingency allowance up to four and a half years.
- A contingency grant of INR 10,000 per annum in I and II years, and INR 15,000 per annum during III and IV years of the program. This grant will be available for the purchase of books, stationery, computer hardware/software, etc.
- A one-time computer purchase grant of INR 50,000, which may be availed before the end of coursework.
Conference Support
- A total combined travel grant/conference registration grant amount of INR 1,40,000 :-
(i) to attend one international conference after submitting the thesis proposal,
(ii) to attend a maximum of one domestic conference each in III and IV year, and an additional travel grant of INR 10,000/- in III or IV year
iii) to attend a domestic Doctoral Consortium or the proposed annual inter-IIM Doctoral Consortium/Doctoral consortia organized by IIMs/IISc/IGIDR.
IIM Lucknow Vs IIM Calcutta Vs IIM Kozhikode Vs IIM Indore
| College Name | Highest CTC | Average CTC | NIRF Rankings 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| IIM Lucknow | INR 75 LPA | INR 32.3 LPA | 5 |
| IIM Calcutta | INR 1.45 CPA | INR 34.23 LPA | 7 |
| IIM Kozhikode | INR 72 LPA | INR 30 LPA | 3 |
| IIM Indore | INR 70 LPA | INR 29.57 LPA | 8 |
Which IIM to Choose?
- Choose IIM Calcutta if: You prioritise brand legacy, want the best alumni network, prefer finance/strategy specialisation, and can afford higher fees (INR 27 Lakhs).
- Choose IIM Lucknow if: You seek a balanced program with a strong marketing/ops focus, want an entrepreneurial ecosystem, and value a strong ROI (Fees: INR 20.75 Lakhs, Median Package: INR 31 LPA).
- Choose IIM Kozhikode if: You're interested in social impact, sustainability, prefer a scenic campus environment, and appreciate innovative pedagogy.
- Choose IIM Indore if: You're interested in analytics specialization, prefer integrated programs (5-year IPM), value innovative curriculum, and want a central India location.
IIM Lucknow Campus Life
IIM Lucknow Campus is spread across 185 Acres of Land. Well manicured Green Lawns, Flower Beds, Rows of Trees, Murals are a part of the IIM Lucknow Campus. Faculty Block (Chintan), PGP Block (Bodhgriha), MDP Block (Manthan), Library, Computer Centre and Samadhan are also a part of the IIM Lucknow Campus Arena.
IIM Lucknow Hostel
IIM Lucknow is a Fully-residential Institute, offering Housing Capabilities for more than 1000 Students and 75 Faculties. There are 128 air-conditioned rooms in IIM Lucknow Hostel. The Guesthouse rooms have 64 air-conditioned rooms, furnished with LCD TV, Wifi connectivity, Tea-Coffee making facility & other amenities. IIM Lucknow hostel fees in INR 3.45 Lakhs and with AC rooms the fees is around INR 3.87 Lakhs.
See What Tushar Jejani from the batch of 2023 has to say about IIM Lucknow Hostels
“It wouldn't be fair if I didn't begin by saying that I am an alumnus of Hostel 16 from the Indian Institute of Management Lucknow (IIM Lucknow). IIM Lucknow boasts 18 hostels for more than 2000 students on campus, catering to students from various programs such as PGP/MBA, ABM/Agri Business Management, PHDs, etc. During my time there, I had the opportunity to stay in 16012, Hostel 16, and 1427, Hostel 14, and I believe I had the best hostel experience as I was fortunate to be in the best hostels for both years.” Read More
Hostel
IIM Lucknow FAQs
Ques. Can I get into IIM Lucknow without a CAT score?
Ans. The only option to book a seat in IIM Lucknow is to write the GMAT and obtain a valid sectional and overall score in it. The aspirant needs to write the GMAT exam and should score a minimum 670-715 to be eligible for the different programs.
Ques. How can I check my IIM Lucknow shortlist PI Round?
Ans. To check the shortlist of IIM Lucknow, you can login at the institute’s admission portal and If you can see your name in the shortlist, you are required to download the call letter for PI and WAT. All the details regarding the subsequent rounds are provided in the call letter.
Ques. What are the components considered by IIM Lucknow in deciding the final shortlist?
Ans. IIM Lucknow final shortlist is decided based on the vital components such as Scaled CAT score, Class 12 marks, Graduation marks, Work experience, PI and WAT scores and Diversity factors including gender and academic discipline.
Ques. What is the Eligibility Criteria for FPM Program at IIM Lucknow?
Ans. The eligibility criteria for FPM Program at IIM Lucknow is as follows:
- A Master' Degree or its equivalent in any discipline with a minimum of 55% aggregate marks;
- A Bachelor's Degree in Engineering / four-year graduate degree with 65% marks or equivalent grade point average; OR
- Any professional qualifications such as CA, ICWA and CS with a minimum 55% aggregate marks and B.Com. as an undergraduate degree; OR
- Applicants already holding a two/three-year full-time classroom-based PGDM from any of the IIM with a minimum CGPA of 6 on 10 points scale or 60%.; OR
- PGP-WE (earlier WMP) of IIM Lucknow with a minimum CGPA of 6.
- All applicants must have secured a minimum of 55% marks in all their public exams 10th onwards.
Ques. What is special about IIM Lucknow?
Ans. IIM Lucknow was the fourth IIM to be established. The Institute offers various PGP Program as well as Executive & Fellow Program. IIML is the first B-school in the IIM family to set up the education satellite for its second campus in Noida exclusively for the full-time MBA program.
Ques. How is IIM Lucknow Hostel?
Ans. There are two hostels on the IIM Lucknow campus - Chanakya and Patanjali. The campus has 128 fully Air-conditioned luxury rooms. The Hostel rooms are available on one person per room policy. Check IIM Lucknow Hostel
Ques. Who are the Top Recruiters for PGP at IIM Lucknow?
Ans. Barclays, Accenture, BCG, Deloitte, Amazon, Jio, Capgemini, KPMG, HDFC Bank, Uber etc are some of the Top Recruiters for PGP at IIM Lucknow.
Ques. Apart from the Lucknow campus, does IIM Lucknow operate in any other location?
Ans. In order to expand the realm of management education, IIM Lucknow has become the first IIM to set up a satellite campus at NOIDA in Delhi NCR region.The college operates the Noida campus in order to impart Executive Education exclusively.
Ques. Is the IIM Lucknow campus really good for residential programs?
Ans. Spread over a lush campus of 200 acres,IIM Calcutta provides an ideal setting for learning. Along with academic inclination, the campus provides students with ergonomically designed buildings and well-manicured lawns.














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The fees for the courses are mentioned below:
PG Program
PG Program
Fellowship
PGP
Blended Master of Business Administration - (bMBA)
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MBA fees in IIM Lucknow
The MBA fee structure of IIM Lucknow is given below:
Admission into most of the courses is based on entrance exams like CAT / GMAT / GRE / GATE / JRF. The candidates for the executive courses can also appear for the PGPWE Entrance Test, conducted by IIM Lucknow if they have not yet appeared for any exam. The final selection into these courses is based on the exam score, Written Ability Test, Personal Interview, and academic and professional profile.
Need-based scholarships are offered by the Indian Institute of Management Lucknow (IIM Lucknow) to students whose household income is less than INR 4 LPA (lakhs per annum). The collective income of the student's income as well as that of their parents and spouse is taken into account. The scholarship can be taken away if the student doesn't do well academically. The need-based scholarship at IIM Lucknow pays for the student's tuition for the entire year, irrespective of caste, religion, or gender.
IIM Lucknow PI is considered one of the toughest thing in selection process of MBA. You need to consider the mentioned below points at the time of preparing of the PI (personal interview):
You need to have passed PG degree in relevant discipline with 55% or more to be eligible.
IIM Lucknow does not offer the MBA in Human Resources course. Check here for the IIM Lucknow Courses.
IIML has not yet released the cutoff for session 2023. You may check here to see the previous years’ cutoff. IIML Cutoff
IIM does not offer B.Pharm. course. You can check here to see the courses offered. IIML Courses
Yes, you can get a rebate on your fees if your family income is below INR 200000 per annum. Also, with good academic performance, you can avail scholarships which will reduce your fees effectively.
Yes, IIM Lucknow provides top-notch faculty members. The faculty of this institute are well-educated and highly qualified in their particular fields. There are a total of 97 faculty members, Out of which 95 hold a Ph.D. degree and the other two have master’s awards in MBA.
To know more, refer to this link: IIM Lucknow Faculty
In the placement drive of 2022, IIM Lucknow has recorded the highest international salary package of Rs 61.59 LPA. Apart from that, the highest domestic salary package stood at Rs 58 LPA. You can check the placement record in detail.
For more information, refer to this link: IIM Lucknow Placements 2022 Report
To be eligible for the MBA course at IIM Lucknow you must have passed your Bachelor’s degree with a minimum of 50% marks or BE/ B.Tech/ Post B.Sc/ Post Diploma degree from the recognized institute. You are not eligible to apply for the course.
For more information, refer to this link: IIM Lucknow PGP Eligibility