University of Lucknow MBA Finance And Control: Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

Ans. Lucknow University accepts CAT, CMAT, and LUMET (LU’s own Management Entrance Test) scores for MBA admission. Shortlisted candidates must appear for a Group Discussion and Personal Interview at the Faculty of Commerce. The final merit is based on 70% weightage to the entrance test score and 30% to Personal Interview performance.

Ans. The total fee for the 2-year MBA Finance and Control programme is INR 3,24,320 in the self-financed mode, structured as INR 81,080 per semester across four semesters. A refundable caution deposit of INR 5,000 is payable at admission. Hostel charges, if opted, are paid separately. SC/ST students may apply for UP Post-Matric Scholarship for partial reimbursement.

Ans. Candidates must hold a bachelor’s degree in any discipline with minimum 50% aggregate (45% for SC/ST/PwD) from a recognised university. Final-year students may apply conditionally. A valid CAT, CMAT, or LUMET score is mandatory. Candidates are shortlisted for GD and PI based on entrance test performance and academic record.

Ans. Graduates can pursue roles in corporate finance, financial analysis, treasury, internal audit, and accounts management. Careers in banking, NBFC, and management consulting in north India are accessible. Some graduates also appear for government banking exams such as SBI PO or NABARD Grade A Officer. Entrepreneurial finance roles and CFO-track positions in MSMEs are other common pathways.

Ans. Year one covers managerial economics, financial accounting, organisational behaviour, marketing management, and business research methods. Year two specialises in financial management, strategic cost control, corporate taxation, working capital management, financial derivatives, and investment analysis. A major project or dissertation is submitted in the final semester as part of programme requirements.

Ans. LU’s Faculty of Commerce facilitates campus placements for MBA students. Recent MBA batches have seen an average package of INR 8.3 Lakhs and a highest package of INR 26 Lakhs per annum. Recruiters span IT, banking, FMCG, and financial services sectors. Students are also encouraged to complete internships after the first year to strengthen their corporate exposure.