Shiksha RTI reveals minimum CAT cut-offs at IIM Lucknow
RTI response from IIM Lucknow
Last week, we received the RTI responses from IIM Lucknow. The response elaborates on the minimum CAT cut-off for the last five years both for shortlisted candidates and the finally selected students. The minimum CAT cut-off for the finally selected student stands at 94.64 percentile.
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A few months ago, Shiksha embarked on a massive RTI exercise. We sent RTI queries to 182 MBA colleges and top B-Schools across the country.
In the RTI series, so far the following institutes have responded:
RTI Queries
In the RTI, Shiksha requested for information in three parts:
1. Minimum percentile for CAT exam for students called for Written Ability Test, Group Discussion and Personal interview for full-time MBA across all categories (General, SC, ST, OBC and other categories too) for last five years.
2. Minimum percentile for CAT for students who are selected for full-time MBA across all categories (General, SC, ST, OBC and other categories too) for last five years.
3. Weightage given to work experience, written test, interview, GD, etc for final selection across all categories (General, SC, ST, OBC and other categories too) for last five years.
Now, let us take a look at IIM Lucknow’s response to the above queries:
RTI response of IIM Lucknow
1. Response to first query:
Minimum CAT percentile of shortlisted candidates for WAT, GD and PI
| Batch |
Gen |
NC-OBC |
SC |
ST |
PWD |
| 2014-16 |
90 |
80 |
75 |
70 |
75 |
| 2013-15 |
90 |
80 |
75 |
70 |
75 |
| 2012-14 |
90 |
80 |
75 |
70 |
75 |
| 2011-13 |
90 |
80 |
75 |
70 |
75 |
| 2010-12 |
90 |
80 |
75 |
70 |
75 |
Minimum GMAT score required is 700.
2. Response to second query:
Minimum CAT percentile of selected candidates:
| Batch |
Gen |
NC-OBC |
SC |
ST |
PWD |
| 2014-16 |
94.64 |
80.4 |
75.43 |
70.14 |
75.29 |
| 2013-15 |
92.73 |
81.35 |
75.58 |
70.34 |
77.45 |
| 2012-14 |
94.09 |
81.48 |
75.38 |
70.63 |
76.49 |
| 2011-13 |
92.72 |
80.29 |
76.23 |
70.54 |
76.23 |
| 2010-12 |
94.53 |
85.61 |
76.33 |
70.19 |
75.44 |
3. Responding to the third query, IIM Lucknow asked us to refer to the admission policy posted on the link below: http://www.iiml.ac.in/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/IIML-Admission-Policy-2016-18_CAT2015.pdf. The above link takes us to the IIM Lucknow’s shortlisting criteria. Candidates can read the complete details of IIM Lucknow’s criteria here.
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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 |
QS WUR Ranking By Subject 2025 | WUR Ranking By Subject | 131 |
QS Ranking 2025 | World University Rankings - Masters In Management | 111-120 |
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Answered a month 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 a month 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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Answered a month ago
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 6 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 6 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 6 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 6 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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