IIM Lucknow (IIML): Fees, Courses, Admission, Placements

Lucknow, India


Indian Institute of Management - [IIM] ,Lucknow ,Uttar Pradesh

Overview

Latest Updates:

  • Applications for the Diploma of Psychological Medicine are open; the application deadline is February 23, 2025.
  • The Common University Entrance Test for Postgraduates [CUET PG] registration process for the academic year 2025 is open now; the last date is on February 1, 2025.
  • The Common University Entrance Test for Postgraduates [CUET PG] Exams is scheduled for 13-31 March 2025.


Indian Institute of Management, Lucknow [IIM Lucknow] is one of the top public management institutes of the country, established in 1984 and set up as a satellite campus in 2005, located in Noida, Uttar Pradesh. The college holds accreditation from the Association of MBAs (AMBA), the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB), and the EFMD Quality Improvement System (EQUIS). IIM Lucknow is ranked 7th in the NIRF Management category, 6th by IIRF in the Government Category, 85th globally by FT, and 5th in India for MBA.


IIM Lucknow offers various postgraduate programs, including MBA/PGDM, Executive MBA/PGDM, Fellow Program in Management (FPM), and management certificate courses. The MBA/PGDM program fees range from ₹7.6 lakhs to ₹12.6 lakhs, while Executive MBA/PGDM fees range from ₹11 lakhs to ₹26 lakhs. To be eligible for admission, applicants must have a bachelor's degree with a minimum of 50% (high scores are preferred) and must pass an entrance exam like CAT or GMAT. The institute also offers need-based scholarships, which are granted based on family income to support students who maintain strong academic performance.


IIM Lucknow has a 100% placement rate, with the top package reaching ₹1.23 CPA and the average package at ₹25 LPA in recent years, with recruiters including Accenture, Wipro, Ernst & Young, Tata Steel, Cipla, and KPMG.


Quick Highlights

Particulars

Details

Establishment

1984

Affiliated

Indian Institute Of Management System 

Admissions

Postgraduate 

Popular Courses

MBA/PGDM, Executive MBA/PGDM, Certificate courses.

Accreditation 

  • Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB)
  •  Association of MBAs (AMBA)
  • EFMD Quality Improvement System (EQUIS)

Entrance Exams

  • Common Entrance Test (CAT) 
  • Written Ability Test (WAT) 
  • Common University Entrance Test for Postgraduates (CUET PG)

Scholarships 

Need-Based IIML Scholarship.

Application mode

Online


Ranking

The institute has been ranked nationally and globally, including No. 2 by India Today, No. 7 by NIRF, No. 4 by Outlook, and No. 6 by IIRF. All the rankings are mentioned below.

Ranking Body

Year

Rank with Category

NIRF

2024

7th in Management

Outlook

2024

4th in ‘MBA Government’ category

India Today

2024

2nd in Overall B-School Ranking

IIRF

2024

6th in the top Government B-schools

QS 

2024

141 in QS WUR Ranking by Subject

FT

2024

  • 55th in the Masters in Management Ranking
  • 85th in the FT Global MBA Rankings.

Indian Institute of Management - [IIM] ,Lucknow ,Uttar Pradesh

Programs

IIM Lucknow Courses and Fees

The institute offers courses across different fields and programs. Some notable courses include MBA/PGDM (2 specializations) certificate courses like the Chief Human Resources Officer Programme (CHR), Advanced Programme in Strategy for Leaders (APSL), etc., and Executive MBA/PGDM (2 specializations). The fee for the courses also varies, for example, MBA has a total fee of ₹11 lakhs while IPMX goes around ₹26 lakhs.


Programs/Courses

Fees

MBA/PGDM(4 specializations)

₹12.6 Lakhs

Executive MBA/PGDM (2 specializations)

₹11-26 Lakhs

Certificate courses (67 specializations)

₹1.4-₹13.6 Lakhs

FPM (5 specializations)

₹5-₹7.5 Lakhs

Master of Business Administration [MBA]

1 courses • 2 years
--Average tuition fees
--Median salary
--Exams accepted
-Application date

Bachelor of Arts [BA]

1 courses • 3 years
--Average tuition fees
--Median salary
--Exams accepted
-Application date

Indian Institute of Management - [IIM] ,Lucknow ,Uttar Pradesh

Admissions

Eligibility required to get admission at IIM Lucknow is a graduation degree with a minimum of 50% aggregate. Entrance exams are required to get admission at IIM Lucknow, like CAT, CUET, PG, and GMAT. Shortlisted candidates then have to appear for Written Ability Tests (WAT) and Personal Interviews (PI) conducted by the college.

Program/Courses

Eligibility

MBA

Graduation with 50%+ CAT/GMAT/CUET PG.

PGP

Graduation in relevant subjects with 50% +  CAT/GMAT/CUET PG.

Executive MBA (PGPWE)

Graduation with 50% + GMAT/CAT/XAT/GATE/PGP-WE + WAT & PI

Executive PGP (IPMX)

Graduation with 50% + GMAT/CAT/XAT/GATE/PGP-WE + WAT & PI

FPM

Postgraduate with 55% + CAT/GATE/JRF/SRF/GMAT/GRE + WAT & PI

Certificate courses

Graduation with 50% aggregate


Important Dates

Important dates of IIM Lucknow are displayed below, which include all the dates that are related to admission procedures:

Events

Important/Tentative Date

Ph.D. application submission deadline

February 23, 2025

Selected candidates for the IPMX admission announcement date

February 17, 2025

Personal Interview (PI) and Written Ability Test (WAT) Process

March 15, 2025 to March 17, 2025

Starting of the IPMX Program 

April 2025


Cutoff

IIM Lucknow considers CAT percentile cutoffs as a crucial factor for shortlisting candidates. The cutoff varies based on the program, with different percentile requirements for MBA, MBA-SM, MBA-ABM, and PGP courses. The table below shows the cutoff for general-category students:

Programs/Courses

Cutoffs

MBA 

90 %ile in CAT 

MBA-SM

85 %ile in CAT 

MBA-ABM

85 %ile in CAT 

PGP

90 %ile in CAT 

PGP-SM

85 %ile in CAT 

Master of Business Administration [MBA]

1

Courses

2 yrs

Duration

--

Total Seats

--

Tuition Fees

--

Exams

--

Eligibility

1

Courses

3 yrs

Duration

--

Total Seats

--

Tuition Fees

--

Exams

--

Eligibility

FAQs related to Admissions

The IIML PGPWE course does, in fact, accept the CAT. The PGPWE course is selective and requires an admission exam. To enrol in this program, CAT is not necessary. The Indian Institute of Management, Lucknow does not just use CAT scores for admission; they also take GRE, GMAT, and GATE. Visit the IIML website to apply for admission after you've passed one of the entrance tests.


To be considered for admission to the PGP programs at IIM Lucknow, candidates must get a CAT score of at least 90 percentile. Overall, you need to be in the 85th percentile to qualify for PGP ASM and PGP SM. The CAT cutoffs differ for each category.

Yes, IIM Lucknow considers past academic performance (10th, 12th, and graduation scores) as part of the selection process. Candidates with a consistent academic record are given higher weightage in the final selection.

Indian Institute of Management - [IIM] ,Lucknow ,Uttar Pradesh

Placements

Placement at IIM Lucknow has shown a 100% placement rate for the last three years. For the PGP ABM program, the highest international package offered was ₹65 LPA, and the domestic package went up to ₹1.23 CPA. Meanwhile, the PGP SM program saw the highest package at ₹45 LPA and the median package at ₹18 LPA.

Key Metrics

Placement Statistics

Placement Rate

100%

Highest Package

₹65 LPA-International PGP ABM

₹1.23 CPA- Domestic PGP

₹45.37 LPA - PGP SM

Average package

₹30 LPA - PGP

₹20 to 25.53 LPA: PGP ABM/PGP SM

No. of companies visited

250+ in 2024


FAQS

Top recruiters from IIM Lucknow predominantly hire for sectors such as consulting, finance, marketing, operations, and technology, with roles in management, strategy, and leadership positions.

Recruiters like Goldman Sachs, HSBC, and Indian banks offer roles in investment banking, corporate finance, sales & trading, and wealth management to IIM Lucknow graduates.

Indian Institute of Management - [IIM] ,Lucknow ,Uttar Pradesh

Scholarships

The scholarships offered by IIM Lucknow are based on the performance and financial background of the candidate. Some scholarships, like Need-Based Scholarships, Complementary Scholarships, Contingency grants, Fellowship programs, etc are available for the assistance of students who need financial support. 

Scholarship Type

Details

Eligibility

Need-Based Scholarship

The scholarship will be a fee waiver.

  • Annual income should be less than ₹4LPA.
  • Also, it will depend on the performance during the academic year.

Contingency Grant

A one-time ₹50,000 grant for a laptop.

  • Grant of ₹10,000 per annum and ₹15,000 on 1st, 2nd, 3rd, and 4th year respectively.
  • This will be available for the purchase of stationery (books, hardware, etc)

Fellowship Program

  • Allowance for 4½ years.
  • Stipend will be ₹35,000 per month (for 1st and 2nd year) and ₹40,000 per month (for 3rd year onwards)

Must have strong academic records.

Complementary Scholarship

Government scholarships for those who are good in academics but don't have a stable financial background.

Income proof is required.

Yes, IIM Lucknow offers various government scholarships for students belonging to reserved categories and economically weaker sections. The central and state governments provide financial assistance to SC, ST, OBC, and differently-abled students to promote inclusive education. These scholarships cover tuition fees, hostel expenses, and other academic costs.

Indian Institute of Management - [IIM] ,Lucknow ,Uttar Pradesh

Infrastructure

The infrastructure at IIM Lucknow comprises several blocks like a library, hostels, computer centers, sports complex, and different administrative blocks. It has a 20-acre satellite campus in Noida exclusively for executive-level programs. The total campus area of IIM Lucknow is around 185 acres which does not include their satellite campus.

Category

Details

Campus Area

185 acres

Sports Complex

Cricket playground, Football playground, Volleyball court, Badminton court, Tennis court.

Library

30,000 sqft library called Gyanodaya

Medical 

Health care center

Other facilities

Bank, Post office, Departmental store, hostels, cafeteria, etc.


Hostel

The institute offers various hostel facilities for both boys and girls. The total yearly fee of around ₹1.7 lakhs, with an extra ₹3500 fee in case AC is required. 

Hostel

Yearly Fees

Hostel fee for Boys and Girls Non-Ac.

₹1,72,500

Hostel fee for Boys and Girls AC.

₹1,76,000

FAQs related to Infrastructure programs

IIM Lucknow offers advanced technological infrastructure, including Wi-Fi connectivity across the campus, smart classrooms with modern teaching tools, and a high-speed fibre-optic network supporting over 1,500 computers. The Computer Center supports various academic and research activities.

IIM Lucknow has classrooms, auditoriums, and seminar halls. These classrooms are equipped with multimedia teaching aids such as projectors and videoconferencing equipment for global learning.