CAT 2017: IIM Lucknow announces admission policy for 2018-2020 batch
IIM Lucknow has announced its admission policy for PGP, PGP-ABM, & PGP-SM 2018-20 batch. The criteria has been released on the official website. CAT 2017 cut off under different category remains the same as last year, but there is a change CAT cutoff for PWD candidates. Sectional and overall CAT percentile cut-off has been reduced by 5 marks for PWD candidates this year.
The selection criteria announced by IIM L will give CAT 2017 aspirants an idea of the institute’s admission policy. Depending on the same, candidates can start their preparations, and aim to secure a seat in the institute.
In this years admission policy, weightage of CAT exam has been fixed at 30 points which is 10 points lower than PI/WAT combined, same as last year. There is no change in the CAT cutoff under different categories as well. Here is an overview:
The final selection of the candidates is done through a two-step process, which takes place after CAT examination. The selection process is as follows:
- Written Ability Test (WAT)
- Personal Interview (PI)
Stage 1: Shortlisting for WAT – PI
The selection of candidates shall be done on the basis of CAT 2017 score, past academic performance, and other criteria.
Stage 1a: WAT-PI Eligibility Criteria- Minimum sectional and total cut-off Percentile
PGP
| Category |
PGP |
|||
| QA |
DILR |
VARC |
Total |
|
| General |
85 |
85 |
85 |
90 |
| NC-OBC |
77 |
77 |
77 |
82 |
| SC |
55 |
55 |
55 |
70 |
| ST |
50 |
50 |
50 |
65 |
| PWD |
50 |
50 |
50 |
65 |
PGP-ABM & PGP-SM
| Category |
PGP |
|||
| QA |
DILR |
VARC |
Total |
|
| General |
80 |
80 |
80 |
85 |
| NC-OBC |
72 |
72 |
72 |
77 |
| SC |
55 |
55 |
55 |
65 |
| ST |
50 |
50 |
50 |
60 |
| PWD |
50 |
50 |
50 |
60 |
Candidates applying for PGP-SM, should also hold a minimum work experience of 24 months.
Stage 1b: Shortlisting for WAT-PI- Calculation of Composite Score
| Component |
Weight (PGP) |
Weight (PGPABM) |
Weight (PGPSM) |
| Scaled CAT score (CS) |
60 |
60 |
60 |
| Class – XII marks (12M) |
10 |
10 |
10 |
| Work Experience (WE) |
10 |
0 |
10 |
| Diversity Factor: (DFa): Academic Disciplines AD) |
5 |
20 |
5 |
| Diversity Factor (DFb): Gender |
5 |
5 |
5 |
| Composite Score |
100 |
100 |
100 |
Stage 2: Final selection for PGP/PGP-ABM/PGP-SM programme criteria
Weightage of Final Score calculation after WAT-PI stage
| Component |
Weight |
|
| PGP & PGP-SM |
PGP-ABM |
|
| Common Admission Test (CAT) |
30 |
35 |
| Academic Performance (12M + GM) |
5+5 |
5+5 |
| Diversity Factor (DFa +DFb) |
5 |
5 |
| Work Experience |
5 |
NA |
| Writing Ability Test (WAT) |
10 |
10 |
| Personal Interview (PI) |
40 |
40 |
| Final Score |
100 |
100 |
Candidates will have to score atleast 12 out of 40 marks in Personal Interview to qualify. The final merit list will not include the names of the candidates who do not pass the PI.
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Anything you would want to ask experts?Answered a week ago
IIM Lucknow fees is different for each programme. Students have to pay the fees to complete the process. The amount can be paid online or offline. The fees is as below:
| Course | Total Tuition Fees |
|---|---|
| PGP | INR 12.6 lakh |
| PGP for Working Executives | INR 11 lakh |
| IPMX | INR 26 lakh |
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered a week ago
Students have to submit some documents for IIM Lucknow admission and application. The general list is as below:
- Class 12 marksheets & Certificate
- UG/PG degree marksheets and Certificate
- Entrance exam scorecard & admit cards
- SOP - if applicable
- Aadhaar card or other identity proof
- Caste certificate - if ap
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered a week ago
IIM Lucknow shortlists students on an entrance basis mainly. For flagship PGP programme, students need to appear for CAT exam followed by GDPI. The selection process is as below:
| Courses | Selection Criteria |
|---|---|
| MBA/ PGP | CAT + WAT + PI |
| Executive MBA/PGP | GMAT/ CAT/ XAT/ GATE/ PGP-WE Entrance Exam + WAT + PI |
| FPM | CAT/ GATE/ GRE/ GMAT or JRF/ SRF (UGC/ CSIR/ ICAR) |
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered a week ago
Yes, IIM Lucknow does consider Class 12 marks while making the merit list for MBA programmes. But, Class 12 marks are only one of the selection parameters. Others include CAT score, UG marks, GDPI performance, extra curricular activities, and more.
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered a week ago
To get admission in IIM Lucknow, students have to check the eligibility first. Eligible students can then apply online. The institute selects students on an entrance basis. For PGP/ MBA courses, students need to submit CAT scores. The college then conducts other selection rounds, such as interview a
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Contributor-Level 10
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Yes, IIM Lucknow does offer scholarships. The institute provides financial help to eligible students. To get the scholarship benefits, students can apply online. The forms have to be given to the institute's office/ website.
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered a week ago
IIM Lucknow MBA cutoff for the general category generally goes upto 90 percentile. Students must aim to score 90 & above to get admission in the institute. For other categories, the cutoff is generally lower and ranges from 60 percentile to 85 percentile. However, this changes every year. Students c
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered a week ago
Students can get admission in IIM Lucknow without CAT score. But only for courses, such as EFPM, FPM, EPGP programmes. Those seeking flagship PGP/ MBA course admission must have valid CAT score. The IIM Lucknow courses for which CAT is not needed are as below:
- IPMX
- PGPX
- FPM
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