IIM Lucknow has also announced the admission criteria for its MBA programs for the 2025 intake. The IIM Lucknow MBA admission process will involve CAT 2024 scores, Application Rating Score (ARS), and a Personal Interview (PI).
IIM Lucknow MBA Admission 2025
IIM Lucknow MBA Admission 2025: The Indian Institute of Management Calcutta (IIM Calcutta) will conduct the Common Admission Test (CAT) 2024 on November 24, 2024, for admissions to its Postgraduate Programs (PGP) for the academic session 2025-26. Alongside this, IIM Lucknow has also announced the admission criteria for its MBA programs for the 2025 intake, confirming that the selection process will remain consistent with previous years. The IIM Lucknow MBA admission process will involve CAT 2024 scores, Application Rating Score (ARS), and a Personal Interview (PI).
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IIM Lucknow MBA Selection Process 2025
The MBA selection process for IIM Lucknow will be based on three key components: the CAT 2024 score, the ARS, and the PI. CAT 2024 will be conducted online in three shifts, with the exam schedule as follows:
- Shift 1: 8:30 am to 10:30 am
- Shift 2: 12:30 pm to 2:30 pm
- Shift 3: 4:30 pm to 6:30 pm
The admissions process for IIM Lucknow includes several academic disciplines that align with its focus on agribusiness, rural management, and sustainable business practices, marking the institute’s strong connection to these critical sectors.
IIM Lucknow MBA Admission 2025: Academic Disciplines
IIM Lucknow is looking for candidates from a variety of academic disciplines, reflecting the diverse nature of its MBA programs. Eligible academic backgrounds include:
- Agriculture-related disciplines: Fields like Agricultural Economics, Agronomy, Agricultural Biochemistry, Agricultural Extension, and Soil Science. These areas emphasize sustainable agricultural practices and the agribusiness supply chain.
- Science-related fields: Disciplines such as Biology, Biotechnology, Life Sciences, Biochemistry, and Zoology are considered for their relevance to industries like biotechnology and life sciences.
- Veterinary Science and Animal Husbandry: This category includes candidates with expertise in animal health, breeding, and production—critical to agribusiness sectors such as dairy farming and animal husbandry.
- Engineering and technology-related fields: Disciplines like Agricultural Engineering, Dairy Technology, and Food Technology are also eligible, reflecting the growing intersection of engineering and agriculture.
Q: What is the admission process of IIM Lucknow?
IIM Lucknow has a multi-step admission process which students need to follow for admission. Starting with the application, students are required to go through the course-specific entrance exam followed by other selection rounds (if applicable). After the selection rounds are over, course-wise merit lists are released on the official website after which interested candidates can submit the fee and confirm their admission. A step-by-step process is mentioned in detail:
IIM Lucknow Application Process 2024 for Admission Year 2025
The application process of IIM Lucknow PGP courses takes place via CAT. Therefore, candidates need to visit the official website of CAT to register themselves. For more details, check out CAT application process.
For other courses, check below the application fee and steps to apply for admission:
- Visit the official website of IIML.
- Select the course and 'Apply Now'.
- Read the instructions and register with the basic detail.
- Fill out the application form.
- Upload the documents and pay the application fee.
- Submit the application form.
Documents Required at the Time of Application:
- Scanned photograph and signature
- Class 10 and Class 12 marksheet
- Graduation and post-graduation marksheet (if required), etc.
The application fee is tabulated below:
Course Name |
Application fee |
|---|---|
Executive MBA |
INR 1,000 |
IPMX |
INR 5,000 |
FPM/ Executive FPM |
INR 1,000 (INR 500 for SC/ ST) |
NOTE: The above-mentioned application fee is as per past years' data. Hence, is indicative.
2. Selection Round: Candidates selected for MBA based on their Class 10, Class 12, CAT qualifying and CAT final cutoff are called for further selection rounds, such as the Written Ability Test and Personal Interview. A commutative score is then calculated based on the performance of the candidates in all the aforementioned parameters. Similarly for other courses, candidates who meet the set eligibility need to go through the institute-specific selection process and get shortlisted.
3. Merit List and Admission Confirmation: After completion of the selection rounds, a category-wise merit list is released based on the Final Composite Score. The provisional admission offers are made accordingly, adhering to the reservation norms. Students who are willing to take admission now must pay the admission fee and confirm their seats.
Q: What is the IIM selection criteria through CAT?
IIM selection criteria for all the 21 campuses is same and includes selection of candidates through three stages. CAT score Written Ability Test (WAT), Group Discussion GD and Personal Interview (PI) Academic record, work experience Academic and gender diversity CAT exam score is the first parameter on which candidates are shortlisted for admission. In the first state of IIM admission, the institutes shortlist candidates for WAT, GD and PI on the basis of their CAT score and class 10, 12 and graduation marks. The cut offs for shortlisting of candidates is between 95-100 percentile (for SC/ST/PwD candidates the cut offs are lower). These shortlisted candidates have to then appear for What, GD and PI round. Those who clear this round are considered for final admission. For the final selection, every IIMs takes into consideration the following aspects: CAT score What, GD and PI performance Class 10 and 12 marks Graduation marks Work experience Academic diversity Gender diversity.
- Rural Studies and Sociology: Areas like Rural Sociology, Rural Cooperatives, and Rural Banking are particularly relevant to agribusiness management in rural settings.
IIM Lucknow MBA Admission 2025: CAT 2024 Cut-offs
Candidates must meet the minimum section-wise and overall cut-off percentiles in the CAT 2024 exam to be considered for IIM Lucknow’s MBA program. The cut-off details are as follows:
- General Category:
- VARC: 85
- DILR: 85
- QA: 85
- Overall: 90
- EWS:
- VARC: 77
- DILR: 77
- QA: 77
- Overall: 82
- NC-OBC:
- VARC: 77
- DILR: 77
- QA: 77
- Overall: 82
- SC:
- VARC: 55
- DILR: 55
- QA: 55
- Overall: 65
- ST:
- VARC: 50
- DILR: 50
- QA: 50
- Overall: 60
- PWD:
- VARC: 50
- DILR: 50
- QA: 50
- Overall: 60
Candidates must also secure non-negative raw scores in all sections to proceed to the next stage of selection.
IIM Lucknow MBA Admission 2025: Selection Parameters and Weightage
The final selection for IIM Lucknow’s MBA programs will take into account several key parameters, with specific weightage assigned to each. These parameters include the CAT score, academic performance, diversity factors, work experience (if applicable), Writing Ability Test (WAT), and the Personal Interview (PI). The weightage for each component is as follows:
- CAT Score:
- MBA & MBA-SM: 30%
- MBA-ABM: 35%
- Academic Performance:
- 12th Marks + Graduation Marks: 5% each for MBA & MBA-SM, 5% each for MBA-ABM
- Diversity Factor:
- 5% for both MBA & MBA-SM and MBA-ABM
- Work Experience:
- 5% for MBA & MBA-SM (not applicable for MBA-ABM)
- Writing Ability Test (WAT):
- 10% for both MBA & MBA-SM, and MBA-ABM
- Personal Interview (PI):
- 40% for both MBA & MBA-SM, and MBA-ABM
The final score for selection will be based on these weighted components, ensuring a holistic assessment of each candidate’s profile.
IIM Lucknow’s MBA admission process for 2025 is designed to select candidates with diverse academic backgrounds, particularly those with expertise in agribusiness, rural management, and related fields. By combining CAT 2024 scores with other factors like academic performance, work experience, and personal interviews, IIM Lucknow aims to build a dynamic and diverse MBA cohort for its next academic session. Candidates who meet the CAT cut-offs and excel in the subsequent stages of the selection process will have the opportunity to join one of India’s leading business schools.
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