IIM Lucknow PG, Doctorate, Certificate Courses 2025

Course fees is one of the important parameters to be considered while finalising a college. A comparison of MBA fee at IIM Lucknow and  similarly ranked colleges by NIRF is tabulated below:

MBA Institute Name	MBA Ranking '23	MBA Total Tuition Fee*
MBA at IIM Lucknow	06	INR 7.6 Lacs - INR 12.6 lakh
MBA at IIM Indore	08	INR 17.25 Lacs - INR 35 lakh
MBA at IIM Kozhikode	03	INR 12 Lacs - INR 20.5 lakh

*The fee mentioned above is taken from multiple official/unofficial sources, hence is indicative.

The answer to this question of whether an average student can get into IIM can be both yes and no depending on the definition of an average student.

• Based on Academics (Class 10/ Class 12/ Graduation): While a student with average scores in Class 10, Class 12 and graduation with a good CAT score certainly has good chances of getting a call from IIM-A, chances are less for someone with an average CAT score.
• Based on student category (General or Reserved): While it is tough for a General category average student to grab a seat at IIM due to high score requirements, a reserved category student can get admission being at average scores as well.
• Based on past work experience, diversity and other factors: Gender and academic diversity is also a factor on which students are shortlisted at IIM. IIMs judge the past academic category based on the degree obtained by the students before MBA and then a weightage is allotted based on that. For Engineers, the percentage for scoring the highest marks is higher as compared with other streams
• Performance in selection rounds: Once you make it to the final selection rounds, i.e., AWT/PI process, it can be considered a fresh start. At this stage, students can forget their past average-ness but definitely require good grasp over the past subjects as academics-related questions are asked in the interview.

Based on the above factors, it can be considered that while getting into top Management institutes, such as IIM is extremely tough, the past performance, CAT performance, student category and a lot of factors can be the reasons for a student to receive that final call.

According to unofficial sources, IIM Lucknow alumni are primarily working in the Business Development sector with a 28% share. The below pie chart illustrates the detailed sector-wise distribution of alumni:

The IIM Lucknow highest package (international) offered during 2024 placements of PGP and PGP ABM courses was INR 65 LPA and the highest domestic package stood at INR 1.23 crore per annum. Over the past three years of placements (2022 to 2024), an improving trend was observed in the PGP & PGP ABM highest domestic package. On the other hand, a fluctuating trend was recorded in PGP SM highest package. It increased from 2022 to 2023 and declined from 2023 to 2024. See the table below showcasing IIM Lucknow highest package trends:

The modes of Indian Institute of Management Lucknow (IIM Lucknow) course admissions are online and offline. Admission to various undergraduate and postgraduate courses is based on merit and entrance exam scores. At the postgraduate level, the Indian Institute of Management Lucknow (IIM Lucknow) offers MBA, Executive MBA, and various other courses to students. Indian Institute of Management Lucknow (IIM Lucknow) also provides FPM, EFPM, and various other certificate courses to students.

The application process for IIM Lucknow PGP courses takes place via CAT. Therefore, candidates need to visit the official website of CAT to register themselves. For other courses, however, the application process takes place via the official website of IIM Lucknow. After the successful submission of the application form, students need to appear for the Written Ability Test and Personal Interview (WAT-PI) rounds. Shortlisting for the WAT-PI process is based on CAT score, previous academic performance, and other criteria. Read more about IIM Lucknow Admission Process.

The institute has consistently placed 100% of PGP and PGP ABM students over the past three years (2022 to 2024). The number of companies participating has also improved year-on-year. From 2022 to 2024, the number of companies that participated in PGP SM placements has also increased. Additionally, a declining trend was recorded in the number of IPMX students placed over the past three years. The table below showcases the comparative analysis from 2022 to 2024 IIM Lucknow MBA placements:

Particulars	PGP & PGP ABM Placements (2022)	PGP & PGP ABM Placements (2023)	PGP & PGP ABM Placements (2024)
Placement rate	100%	100%	100%
Offers made	534	632	600+
Students placed	491	556	576
Companies participated	150+	200+	200+
Particulars	PGP SM Placements (2022)	PGP SM Placements (2023)	PGP SM Placements (2024)
Placement rate	100%	100%	N/A
Total students	27	34	41
Students participated	26	33	N/A
Companies participated	20+	25+	29
Particulars	IPMX Placements (2022)	IPMX Placements (2023)	IPMX Placements (2024)
Companies participated	80+	90+	N/A
Companies made offers	N/A	30+	26+
Total students	109	108	106
Students placed	108	91	89
New recruiters	N/A	35%	23%

Indian Institute of Management, Lucknow offer Fellow Programme in Management (FPM). It is a full-time residential programme to be completed in four years and six months. Candidates wanting to pursue this course must meet the minimum eligibility requirements. Moreover, the selection is done based on merit in CAT/GATE/GRE/GMAT or JRF/SRF (UGC/CSIR/ICAR) followed by a personal interview round. Read more about the course here.

IIM Lucknow offers admission to MBA courses on the basis of CAT scores followed by the Writing Ability Test (WAT) and Personal Interview (PI). Tabulated below are the important dates for CAT 2023: 

Dates	Upcoming Events
26 Nov '23	CAT 2023 exam

CAT is a highly competitive exam which is a must-have for admission to other top Management colleges and IIMs. A well-planned strategy along with a correct approach is essential for admission to MBA courses in India, especially in the top MBA colleges in India. A preparation strategy that will help you ace the CAT exam for admission to IIM Lucknow is as follows:

• Check the CAT syllabus and exam pattern
• Read editorials, books, newspapers, and journals to improve your vocabulary and reading skills. Read VARC questions with answers.
• Choose the correct reference book
• Solve as many CAT Mock Tests as possible. Download for FREE!
• Solve previous year's CAT question papers for thorough revision to reduce the scope of mistakes

Read more about the CAT preparation strategy.

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Yes, IIM Lucknow MBA admission is based on candidates' performance in their Class 12 marks along with other parameters. Indian Institute of Management Lucknow offers admission to its flagship PGP course on the basis of valid CAT scores, followed by a Written Ability Test and Personal Interview (WAT-PI) round. Candidates will be shortlisted for WAT-PI on the basis of their CAT 2024 score, previous academic performance, and other criteria. 

Indian Institute of Management Lucknow admission to PGP courses is based on CAT score. Candidates are shortlisted for the Written Ability Test and Personal Interview rounds on the basis of their performance in the CAT, scholastic achievement and relevant work experience. CAT is the computer-based test conducted for providing admission to PGP courses. For MBA in Entreprenurship and Innovation, aspirants are directly called for personal interview after shortlisting.

Famous ranking bodies like QS, Financial Times, and others have featured IIM Lucknow in their list of top 250 colleges. The QS has ranked IIM 201-250 under the WUR Ranking By Subject category and 251-300 under the WUR Ranking By Subject for 2022. The ranking body has also ranked IIM Lucknow 121-130 under the World University Rankings - Masters In Management category for 2023.

Indian Institute of Management, Lucknow offer PGP/MBA programmes across different specialisations. Duration of these courses range from 16 months to two-years. The offered courses are mentioned in the following table:

IIM Lucknow PGP/MBA Courses
General/PGP	Agri-business Management	Sustainable Management
MBA in Entreprenurship & Innovation	-	-

With many years of up-to-date industry experience, the Indian Institute of Management Lucknow (IIM Lucknow) faculty acts as facilitators of high-quality education in the students learning process. The faculty of the Indian Institute of Management Lucknow (IIML) include assistant professors, guests, and visiting faculty members. Most of the Indian Institute of Management Lucknow (IIM Lucknow) professors are Ph.D. and various other degree holders. Hence, the Indian Institute of Management Lucknow (IIM Lucknow) faculty is good.

The below-mentioned table carries IIM Lucknow CAT cutoff 2022 criteria for shortlisting and final selection of PGP, PGP-ABM, & PGP-SM candidates: 

PGP
Category	VARC	DILR	QA	Total
General	85	85	85	90
PGP-ABM
Category	VARC	DILR	QA	Total
General	80	80	80	85
PGP-SM
Category	VARC	DILR	QA	Total
General	80	80	80	85

IIM Lucknow has a satellite campus in Noida. IIM Lucknow offers various facilities to students like labs, modern classrooms, and others. IIM Lucknow is a fully residential college, offering various housing capabilities for around 500 students and around 75 faculty. The college is spread over 200 acre of land. The library of IIM Lucknow is spacious with an area of 30,000 square feet. It is a two-storied library available for students all the time.

IIM Lucknow QS ranking for 2023 is 201-250 under the QS WUR Ranking By Subject category. Internationally it is one of the top-ranked colleges all over the world. This shows that international interest in Indian colleges over time has increased and people are now getting interested in Indian Education. 

Admission 2024 to MBA courses of all IIMs, including IIM Lucknow is through CAT cutoff 2023. The admission to IIM Lucknow is a two-step process, the first process is based on the CAT qualifying cutoff 2023 and the second one is WAT and PI is based on final cutoff. IIM Lucknow, along with all the other IIMs, considers both sectional and overall CAT cutoff for admission to its MBA/ PGP course. For IIM Lucknow MBA admission, students need to meet both the overall CAT cut off percentile and the sectional cut offs. Candidates seeking admission to IIM Lucknow must score above the 90 percentile in CAT exam. 

The basic criteria that decide the overall QS Ranking for any college including IIM Lucknow is its Employer Reputation, Academic Reputation, and others. On the basis of these criteria, QS decides a score for the college and ranks it accordingly.