IIM Lucknow Admission 2026: Dates, Fees, Eligibility, Cutoff & Application Form

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 Admissions 2026 are entrance-based. 
• MBA admissions at IIM Lucknow are based on performance in CAT 2025.
• IIM Lucknow MBA Selection Criteria 2026-28: CAT+WAT+PI for MBA admissions.
• CAT+Group Discussions+PI is considered for PGP-ABM admissions at IIM Lucknow. 
• GMAT/ GMAT Focus Edition/ GRE/ CAT/ GATE/ PGPWE Entrance Exam+ WAT+PI is required for IIM Lucknow PGPWE admissions; 
• GMAT/GMAT Focus Edition/GRE+WAT+PI is the selection criteria for IIM Lucknow IPMX admissions 2026. 
• The selection criteria for bMBA admissions is CAT/GMAT(Focus)/GMAT/GRE+Interview. 

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.

IIM Lucknow Eligibility & Selection Criteria 2026

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.

IIM Lucknow Registrations 2026

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.

IIM Lucknow MBA Eligibility Criteria

IIM Lucknow MBA Admission Process 

• 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.

IIM Lucknow MBA-ABM Admission Process

• 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.

IIM Lucknow MBA-WE Admission Process

• 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.

IIM Lucknow IPMX Admission Process

• 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. 

• Selected students must pay IIM Lucknow fees.  

IIM Lucknow bMBA Admission Process

• 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 Cutoff

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.

IIM Lucknow FPM Admissions Eligibility Criteria

IIM Lucknow FPM Admission Process

• Candidates must qualify for the 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. 

Also See: IIM Lucknow Facilities

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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