IIM Lucknow - Indian Institute of Management Answered Questions

The eligibility criteria for admission to IIM Lucknow for Post Graduate Program in Agribusiness Management (PGP-ABM) are:
- The candidate must hold a Bachelor's Degree, with at least 50% marks or equivalent CGPA [45% in case of the candidates belonging to Scheduled Caste (SC), Scheduled Tribe (ST) and Persons with Disabilities (PwD) Category].
- The Bachelor's Degree or equivalent qualification obtained by the candidate must entail a minimum of three years of education after completing Higher Secondary schooling (10+2) or equivalent.
- The candidate must have a strong interest in the field of Agriculture or allied sector, or at least two years of experience in the field.
- Reservations are available for SC, ST, OBC, EWS, and PwD candidates as per Government of India requirements.

The Post Graduate Program in Agribusiness Management (PGP-ABM) at IIM Lucknow is a two-year full-time residential course that aims to develop agribusiness leaders, entrepreneurs, and intrapreneurs. The programme has several innovative features, including a significant number of compulsory foundation courses in the functional areas of management, significant field exposure, and global benchmarking and industry partnership. The program's objectives include developing an understanding of the key functions of businesses, critical and analytical skills, and enabling application of business knowledge in a global context. The programme also aims to equip students with skills and capabilities for generating sustainable competitive advantage in organizations and to lay the foundation of an entrepreneurial mind-set and continued learning for future-ready agribusiness leaders.

The institute has had a strong 100% placement record for its PGP graduates. Check out the table for more clarity on IIM Lucknow placements:Particulars Placement Statistics (2023)Placement Statistics (2024)the highest Package (domestic)INR 100 LPAINR 123 LPAthe highest Package (international)INR 65 LPAINR 65 LPAAverage PackagePGP & PGP ABM: INR 32.20 LPA- PGP SM: INR 30.44 LPA- IPMX: INR 26.47 LPAPGP & PGP ABM: INR 30 LPA- PGP SM: INR 20.14 LPA- IPMX: INR 25.53 LPAMedian PackagePGP & PGP ABM: INR 30 LPA- PGP SM: INR 28 LPA- IPMX: INR 26.62 LPA- PGP & PGP ABM: INR 27 LPA- PGP SM: INR 18.05 LPA- IPMX: INR 24.47 LPATotal OffersPGP & PGP ABM: 632- PGP & PGP ABM: 600+Placement rate- PGP & PGP ABM: 100%- PGP SM: 100%- PGP & PGP ABM: 100%Note- The stats are subject to change as the final reports are yet to be released. 

IIM Lucknow International Programme in Management for Executives or IPMX is a one-year programme. It is offered at the Noida campus of the institute. The residential course is ideal for mid/ senior level professionals. IIM Lucknow IPMX selection is done based on GMAT/ GMAT Focus Edition/ GRE scores. It is advised that the candidates carefully check out the eligibility requirements before applying for admission. 

IIM Lucknow accept applications in online mode for the Executive MBA programme. Candidates who meet the eligibility criteria can apply for the course admission. The steps to be followed for the online application form filling are mentioned below:Visit the official website.Click "Apply".Enter required details like name, email ID, etc.Upload the required documents.Payment of the application fee.

IIM Lucknow offer MBA/ PGP courses in different specialisations. The duration of these programmes is two years. Candidates are selected for admission based on CAT scores. Mentioned below are the available courses:PGPPGP in Agribusiness ManagementPGP in Sustainable ManagementBlended MBA (bMBA)

The syllabus for two-year PGP-SM course of IIM Lucknow is curated with core topics that makes candidates industry ready. An integrated project is also part of the course curriculum. Mentioned below are some of the topics/ subjects that are covered in the first year of the programme:Managerial EconomicsPrinciples of Sustainable ManagementMacroeconomic EnvironmentFinancial Decision MakingInformation SystemsStrategic Management, etc. 

From the second year of IIM Lucknow PGP -ABM course, the candidates have to study compulsory subjects. There are nearly nine compulsory subjects in the course curriculum. Mentioned below are the IIM Lucknow PGP-ABM compulsory courses:Agribusiness Project ManagementAgricultural Input MarketingStrategic ManagementRural Research MethodsSupply Chain Management in AgribusinessNew Venture Planning in AgribusinessField WorkRisk Management in AgribusinessInternational Trade in Agricultural Products

Yes, CAT is compulsory for MBA at IIM Lucknow. Candidates must score well in the CAT entrance exam to get admission in the MBA programme at IIM Lucknow. The selection process for admission includes various rounds that are listed below:Performance in personal interview roundEducational backgroundWork experience (if any)Gender diversity

The average package offered in IIM placements 2025 stood at INR 27.72 LPA for the IPIX branch. The table below mentions the IIM Lucknow average packages between 2023-2025:ParticularsPlacement Statistics (2023)Placement Statistics (2024)Placement Statistics (2025)Average PackagePGP & PGP ABM: INR 32.20 LPA- PGP SM: INR 30.44 LPA- IPMX: INR 26.47 LPAPGP & PGP ABM: INR 30 LPA- PGP SM: INR 20.14 LPA- IPMX: INR 25.53 LPA INR 27.72 LPA (IPIX)Average package of top 25%- IPMX: INR 32 LPA- PGP SM: INR 30.21 LPA- IPMX: INR 34 LPANAAverage package of top 50%- IPMX: INR 30 LPA- PGP SM: INR 25.25 LPA- IPMX: INR 30 LPAINR 32.5 LPA (IPIX)