IIM Lucknow PG, Doctorate, Certificate Courses 2025

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.

Indian Institute of Management, Lucknow has been ranked at the seventh spot in the NIRF 2024 rankings. Moreover, as per the media reports, the summer placements for batch 2024-26 was concluded with all 576 PGP and PGP ABM students receiving internship offers. The highest domestic stipend stood at INR 3.95 lakh per month and the highest international stipend offered was INR 1.75 lakh per month. Additionally, the IIM Lucknow average and median stipends stood at INR 1.43 lakh per month and INR 1.50 lakh per month, respectively. 

The average package offered in 2024 placements stood at INR 30 LPA for PGP and PGP ABM, INR 20.14 LPA for PGP SM, and INR 25.53 LPA for IPMX. 

Check below what students have to say about IIM Lucknow MBA:

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.

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.

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:

 IIM Lucknow NIRF (National Institutional Ranking Framework) Ranking for 2022 and 2023 is six under the Management category. IIM Lucknow rank for 2021 is seven under the Management category. IIM Lucknow ranking NIRF is good and is given based on criteria like Sanctioned (Approved) Intake, Placement and higher Studies, Faculty Details, and others.

For admission in MBA at IIM Lucknow, candidates have to complete CAT application procedure. The category-wise CAT application fee is mentioned in the following table:

Category	CAT Exam Fee
General, EWS and NC-OBC	INR 2,400
SC, ST and PwD	INR 1,200

There are several clubs available at IIM Lucknow campus. The below-mentioned are the other clubs available in the colleges:

IIM Lucknow Clubs
Music Band – 3.4	Abhivyakti	Random Walk
Credence Capital	Forty Two	Right Angles
Quizzing Commoners	Toastmasters	-

Earlier, IIM Lucknow fees and placements were checked by the students before going for admissions but now students also want to know about the clubs, societies, and events as these have become important parts of their careers. These clubs are like added stars that can help students groom into professionals. 

IIM Lucknow PGP admission takes place only via CAT, XAT, and GMAT exams. GMAT exam slot booking guidelines must be checked, GMAT syllabus must be revised, and various other prior preparations must be done for clearing the entrance exams.  Therefore, candidates must visit the official website of all these entrance exams to register themselves. Follow the steps given below to apply for admission to various courses at IIM Lucknow: Step 1: Visit the official website of IIM Lucknow Step 2: Select the desired programme and click on Admission Step 3: Fill the application form Step 4: Pay the application fee.  

Spread across 185 acre of land, Indian Institute of Management Lucknow provides excellent infrastructure and various other facilities for the students. Indian Institute of Management Lucknow (IIM-Lucknow) has one of the most beautiful campuses in India. Indian Institute of Management Lucknow has a library, computer centre (with state-of-the-art computing facilities), and an administrative block. Indian Institute of Management Lucknow also has a 20-acre satellite campus located in Noida exclusively for Executive education.

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	-	-

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

According to verified reviews published on Shiksha, IIM Lucknow has an overall rating of 4.5 out of 5. On one side where students have mentioned in their reviews that the course curriculum is quite rigorous, a few also mentioned that they are satisfied with the faculty, good infrastructure and record-breaking placements. In addition to these factors, IIM Lucknow carries the brand value of IIMs, which in itself makes this institute worth joining. Therefore, yes it is a good option.

Indian Institute of Management, Lucknow offers Post-Graduate Programme in Management (PGPWE) and International Programme in Management (IPMX) for working executives. Admission to these programmes is completely entrance-based. Moreover, it is also necessary that the aspirants fulfil the course-specific minimum eligibility requirements. For selection, applicants must hold a minimum work experience of three years for PGPWE and five-years for IPMX. 

Yes, IIM Lucknow is ranked by various ranking bodies like National Institutional Ranking Framework. The college is ranked 6th by NIRF 2023 under the Management category and 4th by Business Today and Outlook 2023 for MBA. Hence, it is one of the top-ranked colleges in India which offers postgraduate courses to students across various specialisations. Apply early as the seats are limited and the students applying for various courses are many.

For admission PhD/FPM in IIM Lucknow, aspirants must fulfil the minimum eligibility criteria. The eligible candidates can download the application from the IIML official website. Further, the application form must be filled out carefully in accrodance with the official documents. After filling out the admission form, aspirants are required to send it by speed post/courier to the below-mentioned address:

The Administrative Officer (DPM)

Indian Institute of Management Lucknow Prabandh Nagar,  

IIM Road, Lucknow–226013 (UP), India

Moreover, the application fee of INR 1,000 (INR 500 for SC/ST candidates) can be paid online.

Candidates seeking admission in a IIM Lucknow MBA or PGP course are required to complete CAT registration process. It is advised that the aspirants check out the eligibility criteria before filling out the application. Further, the step-by-step process to apply online for CAT is explained below:

1. Visit the CAT 2024 official website.
2. Click on "New Registration" and register by entering a few basic details.
3. Login with the ID and fill out the application form.
4. Upload the required documents.
5. Pay the application fee via credit/debit card or net banking.

Read more: CAT Registration Process 2024

The CAT application fee is INR 2,500 for General, EWS and NC-OBC candidates. For the SC/SCT/PWD candidates, the fee is INR 1,250. Applicants have to pay the fee at the time of form filling. The application form is not accepted without the payment of fees. Candidates must also keep in mind that the CAT application fee is non-refundable under any circumstances. Thus, candidates must fill their forms carefully as if they make a mistake they will have to fill the application form again and pay the fees again. There is a provision of form correction in CAT but only test centre, photo and signature can be edited in the already submitted form. In case, you, ve made a mistake in any other field, you will have to fill the form again. 

IIM Lucknow is ranked 6 by NIRF (National Institutional Ranking Framework) 2023 under the Management category. NIRF has ranked this college on the same position for two years consistently.