IIM Lucknow offers a range of postgraduate and doctoral programmes in management. It includes three post graduate programmes – PGP, PGP-ABM and PGP-SM; three PGP for executives – PGPWE, IPMX and BMBA; along with two fellow programmes – DPM and EFPM. The Post Graduate Programme (PGP) is a two-year full-time residential MBA. The PGP-ABM focuses on Agribusiness Management, while the PGP-SM covers Sustainable Management. At the NOIDA campus, the PGPWE (Post Graduate Programme in Management for Working Executives) is a two-year programme designed for professionals with work experience. The IPMX (International Programme in Management for Executives) is a one-year full-time residential MBA at Noida for mid- and senior-level professionals aiming for leadership roles. Started in 2008, it is accredited by AACSB and AMBA, and requires a valid GMAT/GMAT Focus Edition/GRE score. The Blended MBA (bMBA) is a two-year degree that combines live online classes with short on-campus sessions, offering flexibility for working professionals. IIM Lucknow also offers Fellow Programmes in Management (DPM) for full-time doctoral research and Executive Fellow Programmes (EFPM) for senior professionals looking to pursue part-time doctoral studies while working. This blog covers every detail relating to IIM Lucknow like MBA admission, fees, cutoff, placements and more.
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IIM Lucknow MBA Admission 2025 – PGP, PGP-ABM and PGPSM
IIM Lucknow PGP Eligibility Criteria: Candidates must hold a bachelor’s degree with 50% marks in aggregate for general category and 45% in case of reserved categories.
IIM Lucknow PGP-ABM Eligibility Criteria: Candidates must obtain a bachelor’s degree in Agriculture Science/ Agricultural Engineering or allied subjects with at least 50% marks or equivalent CGPA and 45% in case of reserved categories.
IIM Lucknow PGPSM Eligibility Criteria: Candidates must have a bachelor’s degree with 50% marks in aggregate (45% in case of SC/ST/PwD) with at least two years work experience. Candidates also need to submit a SoP (Statement of Purpose).
IIM Lucknow PGP Selection Process:
- Candidates are shortlisted for WAT-PI are based on performance in CAT, academic performance and work experience.
- Shortlisted candidates then need to attend the Written Ability Test (WAT) and Personal Interview (PI) to be conducted in Bangalore, Kolkata, Lucknow, Mumbai, New Delhi.
- Final selection is based on performance in CAT, academic performance, work experience, and performance in WAT-PI.
IIM Lucknow Important Dates 2025:
| Particulars | Important Dates |
| Release of CAT 2025 Notification | July 27, 2025 |
| Online Registration for CAT 2025 | August 1 – September, 2025 |
| CAT Admit Card Download | November 5 – November 30, 2025 |
| CAT 2025 Exam Date | November 30, 2025 |
| CAT 2025 Result | First Week of January, 2026 |
IIM Lucknow Admission Process 2025:
- Step 1: Register for CAT 2025.
- Step 2: Appear and Obtain a valid score in CAT as set by IIM Lucknow.
- Step 3: Get shortlisted for WAT-PI
- Step 4: After final selection, get documents verified and pay IIM Lucknow admission fees through demand draft or online transfer.
IIM Lucknow PGPWE Admission 2025-27
IIM Lucknow Eligibility Criteria for PGPWE: Bachelor’s degree (10+2+3 or 10+2+4) in any discipline with 50%+ marks or equivalent CGPA. Candidates must have a minimum of 3 years full-time post-graduation experience by 31 March 2026. Also, they need to obtain a valid test scores in any one:
- Valid GMAT / GMAT Focus Edition / GRE (test-center only, not online)
- CAT
- GATE
- PGPWE Entrance Exam
IIM Lucknow PGPWE Important Dates 2025:
| Particulars | Important Dates (Tentative) |
| Release of Notification | September 1, 2025 |
| Last Date of Application Submission | November 20, 2025 |
| PGPWE Entrance Exam | December 15, 2025 |
| Announcements of Shortlisted Candidates | December 31, 2025 |
| WAT and PI | January 18-19, 2026 |
| Announcements of Selected Candidates | February 15, 2026 |
| Last Date of Acceptance and Submission of Acceptance Fee | March 11, 2026 |
| Commencement of Programme | April, 2026 |
IIM Lucknow PGPWE Admission Process 2025:
- Step 1: Visit the link www.iiml.ac.in/wmp-instructions to apply.
- Step 2: Fill in the IIM Lucknow application form online and upload the necessary documents.
- Step 3: Pay the IIM Lucknow application fees of Rs 1,000.
- Step 4: Based on the entrance score, candidates are shortlisted for WAT-PI.
- Step 5: Final score is calculated using the following components: Test Score (30%), Academic and Professional Profile (30%), Writing Ability Test(10%), Personal Interview(30%).
IIM Lucknow IPMX Admission 2025-27
IIM Lucknow IPMX Eligibility Criteria: Must have bachelor’s degree (10+2+3 or 10+2+4) in any discipline with 50%+ marks or equivalent CGPA. Must have a valid GMAT / GMAT Focus Edition / GRE (test-center only, not online) and submit official scorecard/Test Taker copy to GMAC/ETS. Must have minimum 5 years full-time post-graduation experience by March 31, 2026.
IIM Lucknow IPMX Important Dates 2025:
| Particulars | Phase 1 (Tentative) | Phase 2 (Tentative) |
| Notification Release Date | August 14, 2025 | October 31, 2025 |
| Last Date of Application Submission | October 30, 2025 | December 31, 2025 |
| Announcement of Shortlisted Candidates | November 8, 2025 | January 15, 2026 |
| WAT and PI | November 30, 2025 | February 1-2, 2026 |
| Announcement of Selected Candidates | December 23, 2025 | February 15, 2026 |
| Last Date of Acceptance and Submission of Acceptance Fee | January 31, 2026 | March 16, 2026 |
| Commencement of Programme | April 2026 | April 2026 |
IIM Lucknow IPMX Admission Process 2025:
- Step 1: Visit the link www.iiml.ac.in/ipmx-instructions to apply.
- Step 2: Fill in the IIM Lucknow IPMX application form online and upload the necessary documents like scanned photograph and signature, academic certificates, entrance score card, category certificate, etc.
- Step 3: Pay the IIM Lucknow application fees of Rs 5,000.
- Step 4: Based on the entrance score, candidates are shortlisted for WAT-PI.
- Step 5: Final score is calculated using the following components: Test Score (30%), Academic and Professional Profile (30%), Writing Ability Test(10%), Personal Interview(30%).
IIM Lucknow MBA Fees
The IIM Lucknow MBA fee is Rs 10,95,000 for the first year (PGP-I) and Rs 9,80,000 for the second year (PGP-II). The blended MBA fee is Rs 14,95,000, while the total fee for the IPMX programme is Rs 26,00,000. Tabulated below is the detailed breakup of IIM Lucknow Fees:
IIM Lucknow Fees 2025-27 for PGP, PGP-ABM and PGPSM Programme
| Sl. No. | Particulars | PGP – I | PGP – II |
| A | Admission Fee | 1,00,000 | – |
| B | Tuition Fee | 6,30,000 | 6,30,000 |
| C | Infrastructure Fees | 3,45,000 | 3,45,000 |
| Fees (A+B+C) | 10,75,000 | 9,75,000 | |
| D | Refundable Deposits | 20,000 | 5,000 |
| E | Alumni Membership Fees | – | 5,000 |
| Fees (D+E) | 20,000 | 10,000 | |
| TOTAL FEES | 10,95,000 | 9,80,000 |
IIM Lucknow mMBA Fees (blended MBA)
| Particulars | Fees |
| Application Fees | Rs 2,000 |
| Tuition Fee | Rs 14,00,000 |
| Alumni Membership Fees | Rs 5,000 |
| Convocation Fee | Rs 10,000 |
| Accomodation | Rs 80,000 |
| Acceptance Fees | Rs 50,000 (within 15 days of selection) |
| Remaining Fees | Rs 2,70,000 (in 5 installments before the beginning of each term) |
| TOTAL FEES | Rs 14,95,000 |
IIM Lucknow Fees 2025 (PGPWE)
| Particulars | Fees |
| Acceptance Fees | Rs 70,000 |
| Registration Fee inc. Caution Fees | Rs 58,000 + Rs 1,00,000 |
| Fees to be paid (Term 2 to 6) | Rs 1,48,000 |
| Term 7 Fees | Rs 1,42,000 |
| Alumni Fees | Rs 5,000 |
| Additional Fees | Rs 6,000 |
IIM Lucknow IPMX Fees 2025
| Particulars | Fees |
| Total Fees | Rs 26,00,000 |
| Refundable Caution Fees | Rs 20,000 |
| Alumni Membership Fee | Rs 5,000 |
IIM Lucknow MBA Cutoff
Tabulated below is the minimum sectional and total cut-off percentile for shortlisting the candidates for WAT- PI stage based on CAT scores:
IIM Lucknow Cutoff Percentile for WAT-PI (PGP)
| Category | VARC | DILR | QA | Total |
| General | 85 | 85 | 85 | 90 |
| EWS | 77 | 77 | 77 | 82 |
| NC OBC | 77 | 77 | 77 | 82 |
| SC | 55 | 55 | 55 | 70 |
| ST | 50 | 50 | 50 | 65 |
IIM Lucknow Minimum Cutoff Percentile for WAT-PI (PGP)
| Category | VARC | DILR | QA | Total |
| General | 80 | 80 | 80 | 85 |
| EWS | 72 | 72 | 72 | 77 |
| NC OBC | 72 | 72 | 72 | 77 |
| SC | 55 | 55 | 55 | 65 |
| ST | 50 | 50 | 50 | 60 |
IIM Lucknow CAT Cutoff Percentile for WAT-PI (PGPSM)
| Category | VARC | DILR | QA | Total |
| General | 80 | 80 | 80 | 85 |
| EWS | 72 | 72 | 72 | 77 |
| NC OBC | 72 | 72 | 72 | 77 |
| SC | 55 | 55 | 55 | 65 |
| ST | 50 | 50 | 50 | 60 |
IIM Lucknow – Composite Score for Shortlisting for WAT-PI
| Component | PGP (Scores) | PGP-ABM (Scores) | PGPSM (Scores) |
| CAT Score | 60 | 60 | 60 |
| Class 12 Marks | 10 | 10 | 10 |
| Graduation Marks | 10 | 10 | 10 |
| Work Experience | 10 | 0 | 10 |
| Diversity Factor: Academic | 5 | 20 | 5 |
| Diversity Factor: Gender | 5 | 5 | 5 |
IIM Lucknow – Composite Score for Final Shortlisting
| Component | PGP (Scores) | PGP-ABM (Scores) | PGPSM (Scores) |
| CAT Score | 30 | 35 | 30 |
| Class 12 Marks | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Graduation Marks | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Work Experience | 5 | – | 5 |
| Diversity Factor: Academic | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Diversity Factor: Gender | |||
| WAT | 10 | 10 | 10 |
| PI | 40 | 40 | 40 |
IIM Lucknow Placements 2025 Report
As per the final year placement report of PGP and PGP-AMB, the highest package is Rs 75 LPA. A total of 604 offers were received. Some of the top recruiters in the IIM Lucknow placement are Accenture with 54 offers, Deloitte with 29 offers, Pwc with 24 offers, BCG with 23 offers, American Express with 21 offers, EY with 18 offers, McKinsey and Company with 11 offers, Kotak with 9 offers and Bain and Company and Zomato with 7 offers each. The tables below highlights the IIM Lucknow placements for various programmes:
IIM Lucknow Placement Report (PGP and PGP-ABM: Batch of 2023-25)
| Particulars | Statistics |
| IIM Lucknow Highest Package (Domestic) | Rs 75 LPA |
| IIM Lucknow Highest Package (International) | Rs 65 LPA |
| IIM Lucknow Average Package | Rs 32.3 LPA |
| IIM Lucknow Median Package | Rs 31 LPA |
| Total Offers Received | 604 |
| Highest Package – Finance | Rs 75 LPA |
| Mean Package – Finance | Rs 32.5 LPA |
| Highest Package – Consulting | Rs 45.3 LPA |
| Mean Package – Consulting | Rs 36.6 LPA |
| Highest Package – Product, Tech and Analytics | Rs 57.6 LPA |
| Mean Package – Product, Tech and Analytics | Rs 32.8 LPA |
| Highest Package – Sales and Marketing | Rs 42.5 LPA |
| Mean Package – Sales and Marketing | Rs 28.2 LPA |
| Highest Package – General Management | Rs 53 LPA |
| Mean Package – General Management | Rs 29.2 LPA |
| Highest Package – Operations | Rs 53.6 LPA |
| Mean Package – Operations | Rs 29.6 LPA |
IIM Lucknow Placement Highlights (International Programme in Management for Executives – IPMX: Batch of 2023-25)
| Particulars | Statistics |
| Placement in the First Week | ~55 students |
| Average CTC Top 10% | Rs 41.74 LPA |
| Average CTC Top 50% | Rs 32.5 LPA |
| Total Students Eligible for Placement | 105 |
| On-campus Placements | 95 |
| Off-Campus Placements | 4 |
| IIM Lucknow IPMX Median CTC | Rs 27.19 LPA |
| IIM Lucknow IPMX Average CTC | Rs 27.72 LPA |
| Job Roles Offered | Sr. Consultant, Manager, AVP, Sr. Manager, Product Owner, Associate Engagement Manager, Client Solution Partner, Technology Consultant, Product Specialist, Director, Vice President, Program Leader, Chief Manager, Sr. Specialist, Business Consultant, Strategic Business & Change Manager, Sr. Process Manager, MC Manager etc. |
| Total Recruiters Offering Final Offer | 29 |
IIM Lucknow Domain-wise Placement Percentage (Batch of 2023-25)
| Domain | PGP and PGP-ABM : Placement Percentage | IPMX: Placement Percentage |
| Consulting | 38% | 41% |
| General Management | 21% | 3% |
| Finance | 15% | – |
| IT (Tech, Analytics, Product) | 14% | 7% (Analytics and Product) |
| Sales and Marketing | 8% | 18% |
| Operations | 3% | 6% (Supply Chain and Operations) |
| Strategy and Management Consulting | – | 17% |
| Project Management | – | 8% |
IIM Lucknow Top Recruiters (Batch 23-2025)
| Programmes | Top Recruiters |
| PGP and PGP-ABM | Accenture(54), Deloitte (29), Pwc (24), BCG (23), American Express (21), EY (18), McKinsey and Company (11), Kotak (9), Bain and Company (7), Zomato (7) |
| IPMX | Accenture, Accordion, CAMS, Genpact, ICICI Bank, Infosys, Jio, LTIMindtree, Persistent, Tech Mahindra, TVS, etc. |
IIM Lucknow Placement Process
PGP and PGP-ABM
| Placement Process | Guidelines |
| Slotting | Recruiters are scheduled in different slots over placement week for operational ease.Slots are communicated ideally 3 weeks before the visit.A “ placement slot” is the duration allotted for a company’s selection process. |
| Dream Option | After receiving an offer, a candidate can attend the process of only one other preferred organisation.Opting for a dream organisation means exiting all other processes. |
| Pre-Placement Offers (PPO) | Given to interns before Jan 31.PPO holders have limited applications in final placements.Can accept only one offer during final placements. |
| Higher Entry Placements Programme (HEPP) | For candidates with >30 months of work experience (companies may set higher cut-offs).Conducted in Jan – Feb.HEPP offer holders can still participate in placement week but must choose one final offer. |
| Job Offers | Offers valid only if submitted via official job offer form to recruitment coordinator.Direct communication to candidates is discouraged.Offer must specify position, salary, and job description. |
| Placement Fees | Two parts: fixed participation fee + variable recruitment fee (per accepted offer).Participation fee paid via cheque/DD at the time of recruitment.Details of fees available from the Placement Office. |
| Pre-Placement Talks (PPTs) | Help candidates understand employers better.Allow recruiters to meet students and faculty.Scheduled at the organisation’s convenience without affecting PGP classes. |
IPMX
| Placement Process | Guidelines |
| Rolling Placement Process | Conducted over a few months for IPMX students.Allows informed decisions for both students and recruiters.Recruiters encouraged to visit campus for PPTs and interviews. |
| Offers & Acceptance | Offers made post-final interview, communicated via CDS office in prescribed format.Offer must include role, location, remuneration, and relevant terms.Acceptance follows IPMX’s annual placement rules. |
| Grade Non-Disclosure | Grades and GMAT scores are not disclosed to recruiters. |
IIM Lucknow Placement Schedule 2025 (PGP-SM)
| Particulars | Schedule |
| Pre Placement Talks (Summer Internship – Batch 2024-26) | September – November, 2025 |
| Summer Internship (Batch 2024-26) | September, 2025 – January, 2026 |
| Pre Placement Talks (Final Placements Batch 2023-25) | October,2025 – March, 2026 |
| Final Placements (Batch 2023-25) | November, 2025 – March, 2026 |
| Joining (Batch 2023-25) | March, 2026 |
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IIM Lucknow Summer Placement Report (PGP-SM: Batch of 2024-26)
| Particulars | Internship Highlights |
| Summer Placement Percentage | 100% |
| Total Students Offered Internship | 45 (5 Off Campus) |
| IIM Lucknow Highest Stipend | Rs 4,00,000 |
| IIM Lucknow Average Stipend | Rs 1,00,000 |
| IIM Lucknow Median Stipend | Rs 90,000 |
| Top 25% Stipend | Rs 2,05,000 |
| Top 50% Stipend | Rs 1,35,000 |
| Total Companies Participated | 35 (Total) |
| New Companies Participated | 22 |
| Jobs Offered in Domains | Sustainability (80%); General Management (20%) and others like Public Policy, ESG Research, ESG Consulting, Project Management |
IIM Lucknow PGP-SM Summer Placement Top Recruiters
| Accenture | Asian Paints | Michelin |
| EY | Greenko | Parag |
| MAQ Software | Fourth Partner Energy | Mahindra |
| Wipro | Climate Bonds | Novonesis |
| Iris | Tata Capital | IDBI Bank |
| CSTEP | Climate Risk Horizons | Tata Motors |
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IIM Lucknow MBA Admission, Fees, Cutoff, Placements and More – FAQs
The highest package of IIM Lucknow is Rs 75 LPA for domestic and Rs 65 LPA for international. IIM Lucknow Highest Stipend for PGPSM programme is Rs 4,00,000
IIM Lucknow’s CAT cutoff for WAT-PI varies by program and category. For PGP, the general category requires VARC, DILR, QA ≥85 percentile and overall ≥90; EWS/NC-OBC ≥77 sectional and ≥82 overall; SC ≥55 sectional and ≥70 overall; ST ≥50 sectional and ≥65 overall. Minimum cutoff for PGP and PGPSM: General ≥80 sectional, ≥85 overall; EWS/NC-OBC ≥72 sectional, ≥77 overall; SC ≥55 sectional, ≥65 overall; ST ≥50 sectional, ≥60 overall.
The IIM Lucknow MBA fees is Rs 10,95,000 for PGP-I and Rs 9,80,000 for PGP-II. The IIM Lucknow bMBA fees is Rs 14,95,000. The total fees of IIM Lucknow IPMX programme is Rs 26,00,000.
The IIM Lucknow average stipend for PGPSM is Rs 1,00,000 for the entire duration. The IIM Lucknow IPMX average CTC is Rs 27.72 LPA. For PGP and PGP-AMB, IIM Lucknow average package is referred to as Rs 32.3 LPA.
IIM Lucknow offers multiple programmes. Reports say that, IIM Lucknow offers a total of 436 seats for PGP, batch of 2025-27.
IIM Lucknow offers several scholarships: Need-Based (income < Rs 1.5 lakh), Industry-Sponsored ( Rs 6k– Rs 1 lakh), Merit-cum-Means (25% students), Bharti (income < Rs 1.08 lakh, Rs 50k), SC/ST (fixed amount), Aditya Birla ( Rs 1.75 lakh), OPJEMS ( Rs 1.5 lakh), and NTPC ( Rs 48k for SC/ST/PwD).
