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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IIM Lucknow - Indian Institute of Management is ranked 30 in the Full-time MBA Rankings - Asia category by QS 2026. Below given are other QS rankings of the IIM Lucknow:
Ranking Body | Category | Rank |
| QS Global MBA Rankings 2026 | Global MBA | 201-250 |
QS Global MBA Rankings 2026 | Asia | 30 |
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Answered 3 weeks ago
Accenture, Deloitte, EY, McKinsey & Company, Microsoft, P&G, BCG, PwC, etc.. are some of the top recruiters during IIM Lucknow the latest 2026 placements for PGP. The average package for PGP and PGP-ABM in 2026 was INR 33.2 LPA.
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Answered 4 weeks ago
Yes, IIM Lucknow - Indian Institute of Management has been ranked by various organizations. The institute was ranked 5 in NIRF 2025 under the Management category. It was also ranked 58 in the FT Global MBA Ranking 2026 for its International Programme in Management for Executives (IPMX).
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Indian Institute of Management Lucknow's PGP placements are decent. IIM Lucknow average package for PGP and PGP-ABM in 2026 was INR 33.2 LPA. The highest Domestic Salary for PGP and PGP-ABM in 2026 was INR 100 LPA.
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Answered 5 months ago
Candidates must keep the below enlisted documents ready at the time of IIM Lucknow application process:
- 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 applicable
Contributor-Level 10
Answered 5 months ago
IIM Lucknow conducts the application process online. The step-wise application process is given below:
- Go to the official IIM Lucknow website at iiml.ac.in.
- Go to "Apply".
- Fill the required info, like name, email ID, etc.
- Payment of the application fee.
Contributor-Level 10
Answered 5 months ago
IIM Lucknow tuition fee costs around INR 1.7 L – INR 26 L. This fee is exclusive of other components such as examination fee, application fee, hostel fee, security deposit, etc. This fee is taken from the official website. It is subject to change. Hence, it is moderately costly.
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Answered 5 months ago
IIM Lucknow offers admission primarily on the basis of the scores obtained in the national level entrance exams including CAT, XAT, GMAT, GATE, etc. To get admission to IIM Lucknow, candidates must fulfil the course-specific eligibility. Candidates can apply to the desired course online on the insti
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