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    Updated on Mar 24 2026, 05:25 PM IST by Nakkal Varsha
    IIM Lucknow News and Notifications

    IIM Lucknow IPMX programme will commence in the first week of April 2026.

    IIM Lucknow conducted its 40th convocation on March 19, 2026 and conferred degrees upon 807 students.

    The Environmental Sustainability Report of IIM Lucknow prepared by TERI has been released.

    IIM Lucknow has launched 3 new programmes on AI and Tech MBA. 

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    About IIM Lucknow

    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". 

    • #5th in the management category by IIM Lucknow NIRF ranking 2025 with 77.97 score.
    • IIML Accreditation & Recognition: The Association of MBAs (AMBA) has accorded accreditation to PGPM, IPMX, and WMP programmes of IIM Lucknow. 
    • MBAPGP, PGP-SM, PGP-ABM, PGPW, IPMX, bMBA, FPM and EFPM are courses of IIM Lucknow. 
    • IIM Lucknow Admissions: CAT+WAT+PI for MBA admissions; CAT+Group Discussions+PI for PGP-ABM admissions; GMAT/ GMAT Focus Edition/ GRE/ CAT/ GATE/ PGPWE Entrance Exam+ WAT+PI for PGPWE admissions; GMAT/GMAT Focus Edition/GRE+WAT+PI for IPMX admissions; CAT/GMAT(Focus)/GMAT/GRE+Interview for bMBA admissions. 
    • For general category students, the overall CAT percentile is 90 as per the cutoff of IIM Lucknow 2025. 
    • IIM Lucknow Placements 2026: The highest domestic package of IIM Lucknow is Rs 75 LPA, whereas the highest international package is Rs 65 LPA.

    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. IIM Lucknow fees of MBA for 2 years is Rs 20.55 lakhs.

    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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    IIM Lucknow Latest Updates

    • Mr Chris Cooter (High Commissioner of Canada to India) visited IIM Lucknow and marked a significant step towards fostering international collaboration, with discussions centred on opportunities in academic partnerships, joint research, faculty exchange, and student mobility.

    • IIM Lucknow has launched 3 new programmes on Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Tech Master of Business Administration (MBA). The new courses include: 4-year BS in Artificial Intelligence and Business Analytics programme, 2-year Tech MBA and 5-year BS + Tech MBA integrated programme.

    • As per the official press release from IIM Lucknow, the post office has been designed as a youth-centric hub featuring state-of-the-art technology. This is Uttar Pradesh’s first Gen-Z post office for students. 

    • Indian Institute of Management Lucknow gets EQUIS accreditation for excellence in management education. With this, IIM Lucknow now has AACSB, AMBA, and EQUIS accreditations. 

    IIM Lucknow Ranking Highlights 2026

    The college secured 6th position in the Careers360 B-School ranking 2026. IIM Lucknow has been ranked 5th in the Management category as per the NIRF ranking 2025. Check highlights about IIM Lucknow ranking below. 

    IIM Lucknow B-School Ranking 2026

    IIM Lucknow overall rating by Careers360 is AAAAA. According to the Careers360 B-School Ranking 2026, IIM Lucknow secured 6th position overall with a score of 371.98. Mentioned below are details of the Indian Institute of Management Lucknow Careers360 ranking. 

    IIM Lucknow Careers360 B-School Ranking 2026 

    ParticularsDetails

    Overall Rank

    6

    Overall Score

    371.98

    Overall Score Total

    500

    Overall Rating

    AAAAA

    IIM Lucknow NIRF Ranking 2025

    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.

    IIM Lucknow NIRF Ranking Analysis

    YearNIRF RankingNIRF Score
    20255th77.97
    20247th74.43
    20236th74.11
    20226th74.55

    IIM Lucknow Cutoff Highlights 2025

    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.

    IIM Lucknow MBA Cutoff 2025

    Category

    Overall

    General

    90

    EWS

    82

    NC-OBC

    82

    SC

    65

    ST

    60

    PwD

    60

    IIM Lucknow Placement Highlights 2026

    More than 580 job offers were made during the IIM Lucknow Placements 2026. Consulting and Finance Firms is the top recruiting sectors of Indian Institute of Management Lucknow 2026 placements. Check the details of IIM Lucknow placements below.

    IIM Lucknow Placements 2026

    Particulars
    Statistics

    Total Offers

    580+

    IIM Lucknow Highest Package

    Rs 75 LPA

    IIM Lucknow Highest International Package

    Rs 65 LPA

    IIM Lucknow Average Package

    Rs 32.3 LPA

    IIM Lucknow Median Package

    Rs 31 LPA

     Top Sector

    Consulting and Finance Firms

    IIM Lucknow Location

    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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    Commonly Asked Questions

    On IIM Lucknow About
    Q: When was IIM Lucknow established and what is its significance in India?
    A:
    Indian Institute of Management Lucknow was established in 1984 and holds the distinction of being the fourth IIM to be established in India. It is recognized as an "Institute of National Importance," highlighting its pivotal role in management education in the country.
    Q: What are the main programs offered at IIM Lucknow?
    Q: How does IIM Lucknow fare in national and international rankings?
    Q: What entrance exams are required for admission to IIM Lucknow?
    Q: What are the placement statistics for IIM Lucknow in 2024?

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    IIM Lucknow Highlights

    ParameterDescription
    Established1984
    ExamGATE, CAT, UGC NET +4 more
    Courses 3 Degrees and 10 Courses
    Institute TypeInstitute of National Importance
    GenderCo-ed
    Student Count1227
    Faculty Count100
    Campus Size200 acres
    Gender PercentageMale 70% and Female 30%
    Students from Outside the State 89%

    Commonly Asked Questions

    On IIM Lucknow Highlights
    Q: When was IIM Lucknow established, and what does this say about its legacy?
    A:
    Indian Institute of Management Lucknow was established in 1984, making it one of the older IIMs in India. With nearly four decades of experience in management education, IIM Lucknow has built a strong legacy of academic excellence and producing top-tier business leaders.
    Q: What entrance exams are accepted for admission to IIM Lucknow?
    Q: How many students are currently enrolled at IIM Lucknow?
    Q: What is the faculty-to-student ratio at IIM Lucknow?
    Q: How large is the IIM Lucknow campus?

    IIM Lucknow Rankings / Accreditations

    NIRF Ranking

    124 colleges were ranked for evaluation purpose.
    Parametric Score Management
    TLR - Teaching,Learning ang Resources.
    RPC - Research and Professional Practice.
    GO - Graduational Outcomes.
    OI - Outreach and Inclusivity.
    PERCEPTION - Peer Perception.

    Overall Yearly Trend

    77.97
    86.37
    59.8
    96.96
    71.82
    75.51

    Key takeaways from IIM Lucknow's Ranking Statistics

    • IIM Lucknow ranks higher than 54 Private colleges which were ranked for evaluation purpose.
    • IIM Lucknow ranks higher than 17 IIMs for the year 2025, which were ranked for evaluation purpose.
    • IIM Lucknow jumped by 2 position in 2025 from previous year.

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    Female Percentage

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    IIM Lucknow Placements

    IIM Lucknow placement report 2026 has been released. Check the details of the Indian Institute of Management Lucknow 2026 placements below.More than 580 job offers were made during the IIM Lucknow Placements 2026.The highest domestic package 2026 of IIM Lucknow is Rs 75 LPA, whereas the highest international package is Rs 65 LPA.IIM Lucknow average package stood at Rs 32.3 LPA in the 2026 placement report. In IIM Lucknow Placements 2025, students got 604 job offers. Average package of IIM Lucknow in 2025 is Rs 32.3 lakhs.IIM Lucknow highest pac...

    Domain

    Management and Business Administration

    Level

    PG

    Year

    2 Years

    Statistics for Academic Year 2023-24

    ParticularsStatistics
    First year total students intake (2022-23)621
    Total students admitted (2022-23)614
    Total Graduated Students (2023-24)614
    Total Placed Students (2023-24)614
    Placement Percentage (2023-24)100%
    Median Salary (2023-24)30.00 L

    Placement yearly trends

    Placement Percentage
    Source Data NIRF 2025

    Key takeaways from IIM Lucknow's Placement Statistics

    • There has been no change in the placement percentage of IIM Lucknow
    • There has been no change in the median salary of IIM Lucknow
    • The Placement Percentage of IIM Lucknow is better than 1 college that is ranked higher
    • The Median salary of IIM Lucknow is better than 2 colleges that are ranked higher
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    Commonly Asked Questions

    On IIM Lucknow Placement
    Q: What was the highest domestic and international package offered during IIM Lucknow placements 2024?
    A:
    During IIM Lucknow placements 2024, the highest domestic package offered was Rs 1.23 crore per annum, while the highest international package was Rs 65 LPA.
    Q: How many companies participated in IIM Lucknow's summer placements for the 2023-25 batch?
    Q: What was the average stipend offered during IIM Lucknow's summer placements 2025?
    Q: Which domain received the highest stipend during IIM Lucknow's summer placements 2025?
    Q: What was the placement percentage for IIM Lucknow's 2024 batch?

    Student Diversification at IIM Lucknow

    Demographic Representation
    Data Source: NIRF 2025

    Courses offered by IIM Lucknow

    IIM Lucknow Courses and Fees 2026Indian Institute of Management Lucknow courses are offered in the stream of Management. IIM Lucknow courses also offer the Mahatma Gandhi National Fellowship (MGNF) programme. Admissions to IIM Lucknow are based on the CAT examination scores of the student. Check the key points below of IIM Lucknow courses, fees and eligibility criteria. MBA, PGP-SM, PGP-ABM, PGPW, IPMX, bMBA, FPM and EFPM are courses of IIM Lucknow. IIM Lucknow MBA fees for 2 years is Rs 20.55 lakhs.IIM Lucknow PGP fees is Rs 10,95,000 in the f...

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    IIM Lucknow Scholarship

    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. 

    Need based IIM Lucknow Scholarships

    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. 

    IIM Lucknow Scholarships, Eligibility Criteria and Amount

    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

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    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.

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    Students Receiving Full Tuition Fee Reimbursement

    PG (2 years): 155/1215

    Data Source: NIRF 2025

    Commonly Asked Questions

    On IIM Lucknow Scholarship
    Q: What types of scholarships are available at IIM Lucknow?
    A:
    IIM Lucknow offers several types of scholarships to support students from diverse backgrounds. These include: 1. Need-Based IIM Lucknow Scholarship 2. Merit-cum-Means Scholarships 3. Bharti Scholarship 4. Industry-Sponsored Scholarships 5. SC/ST Scholarships (from Government of India and State Government) 6. Loan Schemes in collaboration with banks These scholarships are designed to make education accessible to students from various socio-economic backgrounds and are awarded based on different criteria such as financial need, merit, and social category.
    Q: What is the eligibility criteria for the Need-Based IIM Lucknow Scholarship?
    Q: How much financial assistance does the Bharti Scholarship provide?
    Q: What is the range of financial aid provided by Industry-Sponsored Scholarships at IIM Lucknow?
    Q: What is the maximum income limit for reserved category students to be eligible for IIM Lucknow scholarships?

    IIM Lucknow Admission

    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 based on performance in CAT 2025.
    • PhD Admissions at IIM Lucknow 2026: Personal Interviews will be conducted on April 6 and 7, 2026. 
    • Last date of acceptance and submission of acceptance fees for IIM Lucknow EFPM admissions 2026 is March 25, 2026. 
    • IIM Lucknow Selection Criteria: CAT+WAT+PI for MBA admissions; CAT+Group Discussions+PI for PGP-ABM admissions; GMAT/ GMAT Focus Edition/ GRE/ CAT/ GATE/ PGPWE Entrance Exam+ WAT+PI for PGPWE admissions; GMAT/GMAT Focus Edition/GRE+WAT+PI for IPMX admissions; CAT/GMAT(Focus)/GMAT/GRE+Interview for bMBA admissions. 

    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

    How to Get Admission in IIM Lucknow for MBA?

    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

    CoursesIIM Lucknow Admission Criteria

    MBA/ PGP-SM

    Eligibility Criteria: Bachelor’s Degree, with at least 50% marks

    Selection Criteria: CAT+WAT+PI

    PGP-ABM

    Eligibility Criteria: Bachelor’s Degree, with at least 50% marks

    Selection Criteria: CAT+Group Discussions+PI

    PGPWE

    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

    IPMX

    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

    FPM

    Eligibility Criteria: Bachelor's Degree or Master’s degree in a relevant field.

    Selection Criteria: CAT/ GATE/ GRE/ GMAT / JRF/SRF (UGC/CSIR/ICAR). 

    EFPM

    Eligibility Criteria: Bachelor's Degree

    Selection Criteria: CAT/ GATE/ GRE/ GMAT/PGPWE Entrance Exam + Interview

    How Can I Apply for IIM Lucknow Admissions?

    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

    CourseIIM Lucknow Application Process

    PGP/MBA

    1. Register for the CAT examination.
    2. Pay the CAT application fees of Rs 2,600 for general category students and Rs 1,300 for SC/ST/PWD students.
    3. Candidates must qualify for the CAT cutoff and then apply for the IIM Lucknow PGP/MBA programmes.
    4. The list of selected candidates will be released on the official website.
    Executive MBA
    1. IIM Lucknow PGPWE admissions are based on GMAT/GRE/CAT/PGPWE Entrance Exam.
    2. Candidates can apply for the online admissions after appearing for the examination.
    3. Fill in the details required and pay the application fees.

    FPM

    1. Candidates must apply through the application form released on the official website of IIM Lucknow.
    2. Candidates must appear for GMAT/GRE/CAT/GATE/UGC-CSIR NET examination.
    3. Fill in the application form using the details required.

    Students can also check the college list of IIM Lucknow to know more about their courses and admissions. 

    IIM Lucknow MBA Admissions 2026

    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

    CoursesIIM 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.

    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 FPM Admissions 2026

    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

    CoursesEligibility Criteria

    FPM

    Master's degree with a minimum of 55% + CAT/GRE/GMAT/GATE/UGC-JRF.

    IIM Lucknow FPM Admission Process

    • 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. 

    Also See: IIM Lucknow Facilities

    Documents Required for IIM Lucknow Admissions

    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.

    College Predictors

    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.

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    Commonly Asked Questions

    On IIM Lucknow Admission
    Q: What entrance exams are accepted for MBA admissions at IIM Lucknow?
    A:
    IIM Lucknow accepts CAT (Common Admission Test) and GMAT (Graduate Management Admission Test) scores for MBA and Executive MBA programme admissions. Candidates must appear for either of these exams to be eligible for the application process.
    Q: What is the eligibility criteria for the MBA programme at IIM Lucknow?
    Q: How does the admission process work for the MBA programme at IIM Lucknow?
    Q: What are the entrance exams accepted for the Fellow Programme in Management (FPM) at IIM Lucknow?
    Q: What is the eligibility criteria for the FPM programme at IIM Lucknow?

    IIM Lucknow Facilities

    The institute is known not only for its premier education standards but also for its plethora of facilities. The campus is spread over 200 acres and provides a range of IIM Lucknow facilities to its students and faculty. The campus was designed with a view to promote education and learning and also help the residents to unwind, as IIM Lucknow provides fully residential programmes. IIM Lucknow facilities helps in the all-round development of students. The institute focuses on providing world-class education along with equally commendable recreat...
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    Q: How large is the campus of IIM Lucknow and what makes it unique?
    A:
    The campus of IIM Lucknow is spread over an impressive 200 acres. What makes it unique is its thoughtful design that not only promotes education and learning but also helps residents unwind. The campus features beautifully designed, sprawling lawns and green spaces that add serenity to the environment, creating an ideal atmosphere for academic pursuits and personal growth.
    Q: What type of accommodation does IIM Lucknow offer to its students?
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    Student Reviews for IIM Lucknow

    College Infrastructure: 4.3/5
    Academics: 4.1/5
    Placements: 4.3/5
    Value for Money: 3.8/5
    Campus Life: 4.2/5

    Overall, it offers strong growth.

    College Infrastructure

    The campus is very clean and well maintained. Classrooms, libraries , and sports areas are also very good. You get almost everything you need inside the campus which makes student life more smooth. Hostels are very good and clean. Everyone is allocated a single and separate room.

    One among India's top colleges which prepares you for rigor

    Verified Review

    College Infrastructure

    IIM Lucknow offers a spacious, well-planned residential campus with modern classrooms, a strong library system, sports complexes, hostels and daily life amenities. The infrastructure fully supports academic rigor, collaboration, and a balanced campus lifestyle

    Great experience overall in giving review

    College Infrastructure

    Great campus, luscious green and spacious. Library is with good infrastructure and good resourced. Hostels are clean and has good amenities. The campus also has internet access across.Scenic campus throughout.

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    Hello,

    You have a strong chance of getting a call from IIM Lucknow for their ABM program, but it's highly unlikely for IIM Ahmedabad FABM with an 85.77 percentile. Your academic profile and horticulture background are advantageous for this specific program.

    I hope it will clear your query!!

    Hello aspirant,

    With a CAT 2025 raw score of 84 and strong sectionals, your expected percentile may fail in the high 98 range , depending on scaling. Your excellent academics and 2 years of work experience strengthen your profile .IIM Lucknow calls are possible but competitive for EWS engineers ,

    i have scored 58% in class 10th, 74% in 12th,and 80% in graduation. i am non-engineer, general, b.com honors. and having 24 months of experience and if i scored 98% in cat and i have a extracurricular activity ,two-time kvs national player , did there is any chance for IIT Bombay, and IIM Lucknow

    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

    IIM Lucknow Contact Address

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    Indian Institute of Management, Prabandh Nagar, IIM Road, Lucknow-226013, Uttar Pradesh, India

    IIM Lucknow Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's)

    1: What are accreditations of IIM Lucknow?

    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. 

    2: How are placements at IIM Lucknow?

    Indian Institute of Management Lucknow placements are good. IIM Lucknow highest domestic package 2026 is Rs 75 LPA, whereas the highest international package is Rs 65 LPA.

    3: How are admissions done at IIM Lucknow?

    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. 

    4: What is IIM Lucknow famous for?

    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 the Indian Institute of Management Lucknow. 

    5: What CAT score is needed for IIM Lucknow?

    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.  

    6: Is IIM Lucknow an 'Institute of National Importance?'

    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.

    7: What is NIRF ranking of IIM Lucknow?

    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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