Question 1

What is the minimum CAT percentile required for IIM Lucknow PGP admission 2027?

Accepted Answer

The minimum qualifying CAT percentile for the General category is 90 overall and 85 in each section (VARC, DILR, QA). For NC-OBC and EWS candidates, the cutoff is 82 overall and 77 sectional. SC candidates need 65 overall and 55 sectional. ST and PwD candidates need 60 overall and 50 sectional. Meeting these cutoffs only earns a place in the shortlist scoring pool. The actual CAT percentile of admitted General category students in the 2024-26 batch ranged from a minimum of 92.41 to an average of 99.44.

Question 2

Is CAT the only exam accepted for IIM Lucknow MBA admission?

Accepted Answer

Yes. IIM Lucknow PGP, PGP-ABM, and PGP-SM accept only CAT for the two-year MBA routes. GMAT or GRE is accepted only for the one-year IPMX executive programme. For the FPM doctoral programme, CAT, GATE, GRE, GMAT, or UGC or CSIR or ICAR JRF or SRF qualifies the candidate.

Question 3

How many students are shortlisted for IIM Lucknow WAT-PI each year?

Accepted Answer

For the 2024-26 batch, IIM Lucknow shortlisted 3,914 candidates for WAT-PI across PGP, PGP-ABM, and PGP-SM combined. Of these, 509 were finally admitted to PGP alone, giving a shortlist-to-PGP-admission conversion rate of about 13%.

Question 4

What is the IIM Lucknow PGP WAT-PI selection weightage?

Accepted Answer

The final merit score for PGP weighs Personal Interview at 40%, CAT score at 30%, WAT at 10%, academic record at 10%, work experience at 5%, and diversity at 5%. Candidates must score at least 12 out of 40 in the PI to be eligible for the final merit list.

Question 5

Is work experience mandatory for IIM Lucknow PGP admission?

Accepted Answer

No. Work experience is not mandatory for PGP or PGP-ABM. It contributes a maximum of 5% to the PGP final merit score and zero weight in PGP-ABM. For PGP-SM, a minimum of 24 months full-time post-graduation work experience is mandatory. IPMX requires at least four years full-time work experience after graduation.

Question 6

Can final-year graduation students apply for IIM Lucknow admission 2027?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Final-year students may apply and appear in CAT 2026. They must complete all degree requirements and produce proof of graduation before the cut-off date specified in the IIM Lucknow 2027 admission notification.

Question 7

What is the total fee for IIM Lucknow PGP 2027?

Accepted Answer

The indicative total fee for IIM Lucknow PGP is INR 20,75,000 (Year 1: INR 10,95,000 and Year 2: INR 9,80,000). For IPMX, the total programme fee is INR 26,00,000 plus caution deposit and alumni membership (INR 25,000 combined). All figures are subject to revision. Visit iiml.ac.in for the confirmed fee structure for the 2027-29 batch.

Question 8

Does IIM Lucknow offer direct admission or a management quota?

Accepted Answer

No. IIM Lucknow does not offer direct admission or a management quota. All seats in PGP, PGP-ABM, PGP-SM, and IPMX are filled strictly through merit-based selection via CAT or GMAT or GRE and the WAT-PI process.

Question 9

What is the reservation policy at IIM Lucknow?

Accepted Answer

IIM Lucknow follows Government of India reservation norms: General (40.5%), NC-OBC (27%), SC (15%), ST (7.5%), EWS (10%), and PwD (5% horizontal across all categories). The reservation applies uniformly across all programmes including PGP, PGP-ABM, and PGP-SM.

Question 10

What is the IPMX work experience requirement and how is selection done?

Accepted Answer

IPMX requires a minimum of four years full-time post-graduation work experience. Selection uses a composite score: GMAT or GRE (30%), academic and professional profile (30%), Personal Interview (30%), and WAT (10%). Applications are accepted in three phases, with Phase 1 closing September 2, 2026, Phase 2 closing October 17, 2026, and Phase 3 closing December 1, 2026.

Question 11

What are the courses offered by IIM Lucknow?

Accepted Answer

IIM Lucknow offers management programs at postgraduate, executive, undergraduate and doctoral levels. Major courses include PGP (MBA), PGP-ABM, PGP-SM, PGPWE, IPMX, bMBA, BS in AI & Business Analytics, PhD and EFPM. Course duration, eligibility, entrance requirements, study mode and fees vary by program. PGP and PGP-ABM are among its flagship two-year management programs.

Question 12

Does IIM Lucknow provide scholarships?

Accepted Answer

Yes, IIM Lucknow offers financial assistance and scholarships for eligible students under applicable program rules. PGP and PGP-ABM students may receive need-based financial assistance, while certain undergraduate and doctoral programs have separate scholarship or financial support provisions. Scholarship availability, eligibility and benefits can vary by program and academic year.

Question 13

Is hostel included in the IIM Lucknow MBA fee?

Accepted Answer

IIM Lucknow PGP is a full-time residential MBA program, so residential facilities form part of the program experience. The published PGP fee structure includes admission, tuition, infrastructure and other specified charges rather than presenting hostel as a separately listed major fee component. Candidates should check the latest batch fee document for the exact inclusions.

Question 14

Does IIM Lucknow offer an MBA for working professionals?

Accepted Answer

Yes, IIM Lucknow offers management programs designed for working professionals. PGPWE is a two-year, non-residential program offered at the Noida campus, while IPMX is a one-year, full-time residential program. Their eligibility, work-experience requirements, fees and admission process differ, so candidates should check the program-specific admission notification.

Question 15

What are the additional expenses at IIM Lucknow apart from fees?

Accepted Answer

Apart from the published program fee, students may have personal expenses such as travel, food outside applicable campus provisions, study-related expenses and other individual costs. Some programs also have additional charges for international immersion. For example, PGPWE requires students to separately bear international immersion expenses, estimated at around INR 4.50 lakh.

Question 16

Which IIM Lucknow courses are available at the Noida campus?

Accepted Answer

IIM Lucknow's Noida campus primarily supports executive and working-professional programs. These include PGPWE (MBA for Working Executives) and other executive education offerings. PGPWE 2027-29 has a program fee of INR 11 lakh, excluding caution money, alumni fee, taxes and mandatory international immersion expenses. The program is non-residential.

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