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Last date to fill out the application form for IIM Lucknow PGPWE admissions is November 20, 2025.
CAT 2025 exam is scheduled to be conducted on November 30, 2025 for MBA admissions.
The last date to submit the application form for Phase 2 IPMX admissions is December 17, 2025.
Indian Institute of Management Lucknow was established in the year 1984 and was the fourth IIM to be established in India. IIM Lucknow is recognised as an "Institute of National Importance".
MBA, PGP Sustainable Management, MBA Agribusiness Management, MBA for Working Executives, FPM and Executive FPM are some of the popular IIM Lucknow courses. The programmes are offered in part-time, full-time and online modes. Candidates seeking admission to IIM Lucknow should appear for entrance exams such as the CAT/GRE/GMAT/GATE/XAT. All placement-related activities are managed by a distinct placement cell at IIM Lucknow. IIM Lucknow scholarships are awarded to students to encourage them to continue their studies. Students can have a look at the IIM Lucknow colleges list to know more about their departments.
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In the NIRF rankings 2025, IIM Lucknow secured 5th position in the management category. IIM Lucknow NIRF ranking has dropped to 7th in 2024 from 6th in 2023 and 2022. The NIRF ranking comparison of IIM Lucknow is given below for the management category.
| Year | NIRF Ranking | NIRF Score |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 5th | 77.97 |
| 2024 | 7th | 74.43 |
| 2023 | 6th | 74.11 |
| 2022 | 6th | 74.55 |
IIM Lucknow overall cutoff in the year 2025 for general category students was 90. Candidates must meet both sectional and overall cutoffs to be eligible for IIM Lucknow admissions. The Sectional cutoff of IIM Lucknow for the general category was 85 for each section.
Category | VARC | DILR | QA | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|
General | 85 | 85 | 85 | 90 |
EWS | 77 | 77 | 77 | 82 |
NC-OBC | 77 | 77 | 77 | 82 |
SC | 55 | 55 | 55 | 65 |
ST | 50 | 50 | 50 | 60 |
PwD | 50 | 50 | 50 | 60 |
In the year 2025, IIM Lucknow students were offered 604 jobs. IIM Lucknow highest domestic package offered in the year 2025 was Rs 75 lakhs while the international highest package offered was Rs 65 LPA. The IIM Lucknow average package offered in the year 2024 was Rs 32.3 LPA. Check details of IIM Lucknow placements below.
| Particulars | Statistics |
|---|---|
Total offers | 604 |
Highest Domestic Package | Rs 75 lakhs |
Highest International Package | Rs 65 lakhs |
Average Package | Rs 32.3 lakhs |
Students can reach the IIM Lucknow by any means of transport. Indian Institute of Management Lucknow was located at IIM Rd, Prabandh Nagar, Mubarakpur, Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh.
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| Parameter | Description |
|---|---|
| Established | 1984 |
| Exam | GATE, CAT, UGC NET |
| Courses | 3 Degrees and 10 Courses |
| Institute Type | Institute of National Importance |
| Gender | Co-ed |
| Student Count | 1227 |
| Faculty Count | 100 |
| Campus Size | 200 acres |
| Gender Percentage | Male 70% and Female 30% |
| Students from Outside the State | 89% |
Overall Yearly Trend
| Domain | Year | Rank/Rating |
|---|---|---|
| -NA- | undefined |
| Particulars | Statistics |
|---|---|
| First year total students intake | 621 |
| Total students admitted | 614 |
| Total Graduated Students | 614 |
| Total Placed Students | 614 |
| Placement Percentage | 100 |
| Median Salary | 30.00 L |
Indian Institute of Management Lucknow offers several postgraduate and doctoral-level programmes. In order to ensure that these courses are equally accessible to students from all walks of life, there are a number of scholarships available at college. IIM Lucknow scholarships can be availed by students who come from socially or economically weaker backgrounds.
Scholarships will be granted to the students on the basis of their merit and family income. Any candidate belonging to the reserved category whose total annual gross income (self, parents, spouse) does not exceed more than Rs. 4,00,000 will be considered for the scholarship. The awardees will be chosen from the eligible students in order of their merit.
The financial assistance will be provided in form of a fee waiver and is subjected to maintaining the stipulated standards of academic performance.
This IIM Lucknow scholarship is an initiative taken by IIM Lucknow to provide quality education to all. Students can submit applications for Indian Institute of Management Lucknow scholarships for courses like MBA, MBA Agribusiness Management etc. These scholarships are provided by IIM Lucknow, the government of India and private corporations. Students should take note of the fact that the Indian Institute of Management Lucknow scholarship can be revoked at any time if the awardees engage in any form of misconduct or break the rules. The details of the IIM Lucknow scholarships, amount and eligibility criteria are given below.
Scholarship Name | Offered by | Eligibility Criteria | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
Need-Based IIM Lucknow Scholarship | IIM-L | Students whose annual family income is less than Rs. 1,50,000 | Covers the Tuition fee component of total fees |
Merit-cum-Means Scholarships | Government of India | Meritorious and needy students | Rs. 2200 per annum |
Bharti Scholarship | Bharti Enterprises | Meritorious and needy students whose family incomes does not exceed Rs. 1.08 lakhs per annum | Rs. 50,000 per annum |
Industry-Sponsored Scholarships | Reckitt Benchiser, Hindustan Unilever Ltd., Ratan Tata, Nestle India, Aditya Birla, etc. | Meritorious students | Rs. 6000 to Rs. 1 lakh per annum |
SC/ST Scholarships | Government of India | SC/ST students | Rs. 1500 per annum |
SC/ST Scholarships | State Government | SC/ST students (depending on family income) | Covers the non-refundable components of total fees |
Loan Schemes | IIM-L in collaboration with certain banks like Punjab National Bank, State Bank of India | All students in need of financial aid | - |
IIM Lucknow scholarships are offered based on several criteria such as the family income of the students, merit in the qualifying examination and many more.
Indian Institute of Management Lucknow offers admissions to PGP, PGP-SM, PGP-ABM, PGPWE, IPMX, bMBA, FPM and EFPM programmes. Check the details of IIM Lucknow admissions below.
IIM Lucknow MBA admissions are done based on CAT scores, followed by the Written Ability Test (WAT) and the Personal Interview (PI). For Executive MBA programmes like PGPWE, IIM Lucknow selection criteria are GMAT/ GMAT Focus Edition/ GRE/ CAT/ GATE/ PGPWE Entrance Exam, followed by WAT and PI. For IIM Lucknow admissions to FPM programmes, valid scores in CAT/ GATE/ GRE/ GMAT / JRF/SRF (UGC/CSIR/ICAR) are required. Students must fulfil the IIML eligibility criteria to apply for the courses.
Also See: IIM Lucknow Placements
For admissions to MBA programmes at IIM Lucknow, students must have valid CAT scores, appear and qualify for the Written Ability Test and Personal Interview. The table given below shows the entrance examinations accepted for the Indian Institute of Management Lucknow admission 2026.
| Courses | IIM Lucknow Admission Criteria |
|---|---|
Eligibility Criteria: Bachelor’s Degree, with at least 50% marks Selection Criteria: CAT+WAT+PI | |
Eligibility Criteria: Bachelor’s Degree, with at least 50% marks Selection Criteria: CAT+Group Discussions+PI | |
Eligibility Criteria: Bachelor’s Degree, with at least 50% marks+ minimum of 3 years full-time work experience Selection Criteria: GMAT/ GMAT Focus Edition/ GRE/ CAT/ GATE/ PGPWE Entrance Exam+ WAT+PI | |
Eligibility Criteria: Bachelor’s Degree, with at least 50% marks+ minimum of 5 years full-time work experience Selection Criteria: GMAT/GMAT Focus Edition/GRE+WAT+PI | |
bMBA | Eligibility Criteria: Bachelor’s Degree, with at least 50% marks+ minimum of 3 years full-time work experience. Selection Criteria: CAT/GMAT(Focus)/GMAT/GRE+Interview |
Eligibility Criteria: Bachelor's Degree or Master’s degree in a relevant field. Selection Criteria: CAT/ GATE/ GRE/ GMAT / JRF/SRF (UGC/CSIR/ICAR). | |
Eligibility Criteria: Bachelor's Degree Selection Criteria: CAT/ GATE/ GRE/ GMAT/PGPWE Entrance Exam + Interview |
Students must know the upcoming dates for admissions at IIM Lucknow. Check below the details of the upcoming events of CAT for admissions to MBA and PGP courses.
| CAT Events | Dates |
|---|---|
Admit Card Download Window | November 5, 2025 to November 30, 2025 |
Exam Date | November 30, 2025 (Sunday) |
Release of the CAT Result | First week of January 2026 (Tentative) |
Students must apply for CAT for admissions to MBA programmes. For EMBA admissions, students must fill out IIM Lucknow application form 2026 from official website of the college. The IIM Lucknow application process varies for PGP and FPM programmes.
| Course | IIM Lucknow Application Process |
|---|---|
PGP/MBA |
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FPM |
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Students can also check the college list of IIM Lucknow to know more about their courses and admissions.
IIM Lucknow admission to its PG programme is done in the course of the MBA and PGP of 2-year duration. IIML PG admissions also offers a specialisation in Food and Agribusiness Management. The table given below shows the IIM Lucknow admission criteria for MBA programmes.
| Courses | IIM Lucknow Admission Criteria |
|---|---|
MBA/ PGP-SM | Bachelor’s Degree, with at least 50% marks |
PGP-ABM | Bachelor’s Degree, with at least 50% marks |
PGPWE | Bachelor’s Degree, with at least 50% marks+ minimum of 3 years full-time work experience |
MBA-IPMX | Bachelor’s Degree, with at least 50% marks+ minimum of 5 years full-time work experience |
bMBA | Bachelor’s Degree, with at least 50% marks+ minimum of 3 years full-time work experience. |
Students have to appear and qualify for the CAT.
IIM Lucknow will declare the CAT cutoff percentage.
Students who meet the cutoff declared by IIM Lucknow can fill out the application form on the official website of the institute.
Further, students have to appear for Written Ability Test and Personal Interview.
Candidates will be shortlisted based on the student's performance in the WAT and PI.
Complete the IIM Lucknow admission process by submitting documents and paying the IIM Lucknow MBA admission fees.
Students must meet the IIM Lucknow eligibility criteria for MBA-ABM
Appear for the CAT 2025 exam.
Candidates are shortlisted for the interview on the basis of their performance in the CAT, scholastic achievement and relevant work experience.
Group discussions and interviews are then conducted at Bangalore, Kolkata, Lucknow, Mumbai, New Delhi and Hyderabad at the end of February onward.
The final IIM Lucknow selection process is based on performance in CAT, scholastic achievement, work experience, and performance in the group discussion and interview.
Eligible Students must fill out the application form from the IIM Lucknow official website.
Students must have valid scores in GMAT/ GMAT Focus Edition/ GRE/ CAT/ GATE/ PGPWE Entrance Exam.
Based on scores in the entrance exam, students are shortlisted for the Writing Ability Test and Personal Interview.
Students must meet the eligibility criteria and complete the IIM Lucknow application form on the official website.
Students must have valid GMAT/GMAT Focus Edition/GRE scores.
Based on scores in the entrance exam, students are shortlisted for the Writing Ability Test and Personal Interview.
A candidate’s final score for selection in IPMX for batch 2026 – 27 will be calculated based on the GMAT/GMAT Focus Edition/GRE score, academic and professional profile, writing ability test and personal interview.
Students must have valid scores in entrance exams like CAT/GRE/GMAT/ GMAT Focus.
Shortlisting will be done based on performance in entrance exams, HSC Marks, bachelor’s degree marks, work experience and gender diversity.
Only candidates scoring a minimum of 12 marks out of 40 in the interview will be considered for the final merit list preparation.
The final IIM Lucknow admission process for bMBA will be done based on performance in entrance exams, HSC Marks, bachelor’s degree marks, work experience, gender diversity and interview.
Also See: IIM Lucknow Cutoffs
IIM Lucknow offer a Fellow Programme in Management (FPM) course at the doctoral level. The duration of the course is 4 years. IIM Lucknow admissions in its FPM programmes are based on the score of CAT/GRE/GMAT/GATE/UGC-JRF. The table below shows the IIM Lucknow admission criteria for doctoral programmes.
| Courses | Eligibility Criteria |
|---|---|
Master's degree with a minimum of 55% + CAT/GRE/GMAT/GATE/UGC-JRF. |
Candidates must qualify GMAT/GRE/CAT/GATE/UGC-JRF to be eligible for doctorate admissions.
Eligible candidates have to apply on the official website of the institute.
Candidates have to appear for the personal interview round.
Students will be selected based on their past academic performance, written test and personal interview performance conducted by the IIM Lucknow.
Candidates selected need to deposit the IIM Lucknow admission fees and submit the documents to confirm their admission.
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The documents have to be submitted as applicable to the student's profile.
10th and 12th marksheets.
Entrance exam scorecard (CAT/GMAT/GRE/GATE/UGC-JRF).
Birth certificate.
ID proof.
Statement of Purpose.
Work Experience Letters/Payslips(If applicable)
Passport size photographs.
Migration/Transfer certificate.
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Note: Candidates from the Scheduled Caste (SC) and the Scheduled Tribe (ST) would be granted 15% and 7.5% of the available seats, respectively. For NC-OBC, 27% of the seats will be kept reserved. Candidates from Economically Weaker Sections (EWS) will be granted 10% of the seats. Candidates who identify as Persons with Disabilities (PwD) will have 5% of the seats reserved accordingly. You may also use the college predictor above to find out how likely you are to be admitted to your preferred college.
IIM Lucknow as built its own infrastructure, and the rest of the facilities will be provided in future. The campus is Wi-Fi enabled and has interactive classrooms. Our college has a good library with all facilities, including terminals, to provide in-depth knowledge. A huge variety of food items are served here with average taste.
The facilities in our department are very good. Every student gets better and equal treatment. The infrastructure is very good compared to other colleges in our city or district. The quality of facilities in our hostel is good, and the mess food is pretty much better.
We have well-equipped library and classrooms with centralised air conditioning system. We have Wi-Fi in each of our hostel rooms and campus area. There is badminton court, basketball court, cricket ground, gym and common room consisting of table tennis, pool and carrom and mess food is good.
Hello dear candidate,
Summarizing you profile your chances in the following exams are:-
IIM Lucknow :- you have a moderate chance of getting selected as the final selection is gonna depend on your performance in the interview.
IIT Bombay :- you have a very good chance of getting shortlisted in the college and you can get admission if your performance in the interview is good.
Thank you
Hello Shagufta,
No, you cannot directly apply to IIM Lucknow if you haven't attempted CAT which is an exam of national importance.
Every IIM accepts CAT score and then proceed it's application process. So, there's no chance of getting directly admitted in any of the IIMs without appearing in CAT for MBA.
All the best !
Thank-you
Hi!
MIT-WPU and IIM Lucknow are quite different institutions offering the MBA programme. While MIT-WPU is a private university offers an MBA through its WPU School of Business, IIM Lucknow is a public institution established by the Government of India, and is recognised as the 'Institute of National Importance' . Getting admission to the MBA programme of IIM Lucknow is comparatively more difficult than getting admission in MIT-WPU .
However, given below are some of the points of differentiation between MIT-WPU and IIM Lucknow based on which you can make a decision:
You might consider other factors as well according to your wish. But the conclusion is that IIM Lucknow is better option than MIT-WPU . But you need to score an exceptional percentile in CAT to get admission to the MBA programme offered at IIM Lucknow. On another hand, you might get an Interview call from MIT-WPU even at a lower percentile.
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The Association of MBAs (AMBA) has accorded accreditation to PGPM, IPMX, and WMP programmes of the Indian Institute of Management Lucknow. The college also offered scholarships to students to encourage them to continue their studies.
IIM Lucknow placements are good. The highest package of IIM Lucknow 2025 stood at Rs 75 LPA, and the average package is Rs 32.2 LPA.
CAT, GMAT, GMAT Focus Edition, GRE, and GATE are some of the popular entrance exams accepted by IIM Lucknow. Final MBA admissions are based on CAT scores, Written Ability Test and Personal Interview.
IIM Lucknow is famous for its management programmes. MBA, PGP-SM, PGP-ABM, PGPW, IPMX, bMBA, FPM and EFPM are some of the popular courses of IIM Lucknow.
IIM Lucknow MBA fees for 2 years is Rs 9.80 lakhs. Fees of the Indian Institute of Management Lucknow for IPMX is Rs 26.05 lakhs. PGP fees is Rs 10,95,000 in the first year and Rs 10,95,000 in the second year.
IIM Lucknow cut off for general category students (overall) is 90 for MBA and 85 for MBA-ABM and MBA-SM programmes. IIM Lucknow MBA cutoff is 65 overall, and the sectional cutoff is 55 for SC category students.
Yes, the college is an 'Institute of National Importance.' Indian Institute of Management Lucknow was established in the year 1984 and was the fourth IIM to be established in India.
In the NIRF rankings 2025, the Indian Institute of Management Lucknow secured 5th position in the management category. IIM Lucknow NIRF ranking has dropped to 7th in 2024 from 6th in 2023 and 2022
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