
This year's IIM Lucknow Placements saw more than 600 job offers extended to 570 students, showcasing the management institute's continued dominance in producing top-tier talent ready for the competitive job market.
IIM Lucknow Placements 2025: The Indian Institute of Management Lucknow (IIM Lucknow) has successfully completed its final placements for the 39th batch of the Post Graduate Programme (PGP) and the 20th batch of the Postgraduate Programme in Agribusiness Management (PGP-ABM). This year's recruitment drive saw more than 600 job offers extended to 570 students, showcasing IIM Lucknow's continued dominance in producing top-tier talent ready for the competitive job market.
IIM Lucknow Placements 2025 Key Highlights
- Highest Domestic Package (CTC): INR 75 LPA
- Highest International Package (CTC): INR 65 LPA
- Average Salary Offered: INR 32.3 LPA
- Number of Offers: 600+ offers to 570 students
- Top Recruiters: Accenture, Amazon, Bain & Company, Goldman Sachs, McKinsey & Company, Microsoft, PwC, Tata Administrative Services, Zomato, and more
- First-time Recruiters: Ather Energy, BPCL, Maruti Suzuki, PhonePe, Walmart, and others
Record Salary Packages Offered at IIM Lucknow Placements
The 2025 placement season marked a significant achievement for IIM Lucknow, with the highest domestic package (CTC) reaching an impressive INR 75 LPA (Lakhs Per Annum) and the highest international package standing at INR 65 LPA. The average salary offered to students this year was INR 32.3 LPA, underscoring the strong demand for graduates from one of India’s premier management institutions.
These salary packages reflect not only the exceptional quality of education at IIM Lucknow but also the institution’s commitment to preparing students for leadership roles in global organizations.
Diverse Roles Offered Across Multiple Industries
This year, IIM Lucknow’s final placements saw students placed in a wide range of roles across various industries, including Consulting, Finance, General Management, Product Management, Sales & Marketing, Operations & Retail, and E-Commerce. The recruitment process attracted over 180 domestic and international recruiters from top companies, including both legacy giants and new-age firms.
Some of the prestigious recruiters included Accenture, Bain & Company, Boston Consulting Group, Deloitte, EY Parthenon, Goldman Sachs, McKinsey & Company, Microsoft, Procter & Gamble, PwC, Tata Administrative Services, Zomato, and Amazon. These companies offered positions across diverse sectors, ensuring a broad range of career opportunities for the graduating batch.
New-age Companies and First-time Recruiters Join the Drive
In addition to established global players, this year’s recruitment season also saw participation from a host of first-time recruiters, reflecting IIM Lucknow's appeal across industries. First-time recruiters included names such as Ather Energy, BPCL, CRISIL, DBS Bank, GMR Group, HPCL, Lava, Marsh McLennan, Maruti Suzuki, Mankind Pharma, Mindsprint, NAFED, PhonePe, Purplle, TESCO, and Walmart. These companies brought fresh job opportunities, adding to the excitement and diversity of the placement process.
The institute has released the salary data for PGP & PGP ABM, PGP SM, and IPMX students passing out in 2024. Take a look at the table below to know the Indian Institute of Management Lucknow packages trend for the past three years:
Particulars | Placement Statistics (2022) | Placement Statistics (2023) | Placement Statistics (2024) |
---|---|---|---|
Average package | - PGP & PGP ABM: INR 31.03 LPA - PGP SM: INR 21.05 LPA - IPMX: INR 24.66 LPA |
- PGP & PGP ABM: INR 32.20 LPA - PGP SM: INR 30.44 LPA - IPMX: INR 26.47 LPA |
- PGP & PGP ABM: INR 30 LPA - PGP SM: INR 20.14 LPA - IPMX: INR 25.53 LPA |
the highest package | - PGP & PGP ABM: INR 61.59 LPA (international)/ INR 58 LPA (domestic) - PGP SM: INR 35.04 LPA |
- PGP & PGP ABM: INR 65 LPA (international)/ INR 1 crore per annum (domestic) - PGP SM: INR 66 LPA |
- PGP & PGP ABM: INR 65 LPA (international)/ INR 1.23 crore per annum (domestic) - PGP SM: INR 45.37 LPA |
Median package | - PGP & PGP ABM: INR 29 LPA - PGP SM: INR 18.60 LPA - IPMX: INR 24 LPA |
- PGP & 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 LPA |
The institute has not released the 2024 lowest package details. However, the highest, average, and median packages have been released officially. As per reports, the highest package offered during IIM Lucknow placements 2024 was INR 1.23 crore per annum and was made to PGP and PGP ABM students. For PGP SM, the highest package stood at INR 45.37 LPA. Alongside this, the highest average package was offered to PGP and PGP ABM students and the amount stood at INR 30 LPA. The highest median package also stood for PGP & PGP ABM batch 2022-24 and the amount offered was INR 27 LPA.
The participation of these new-age companies, alongside the global giants, further highlights the growing reputation of IIM Lucknow as a hub for innovative leaders and change-makers.
Hybrid Placement Drive and Strong Industry Engagement
IIM Lucknow's recruitment drive was conducted in a hybrid format this year, a response to the evolving nature of the job market and the need for flexibility. The virtual and in-person format ensured smooth interactions between recruiters and students, with industry leaders from across the world actively engaging in the process.
Prof. Priyanka Sharma, Chairperson of Student Affairs and Placement at IIM Lucknow, commented, “This year’s placement drive stands as a testament to the robustness of our unique curriculum. By offering a blend of theoretical and practical experiences, we ensure that our students not only meet but exceed industry expectations. As the economy continues to recover, we foresee even greater success stories for our future batches.”
Dynamic and Diverse Batch Secures Top Positions
The current batch at IIM Lucknow is notable for its diversity, comprising fresh graduates and experienced professionals from various backgrounds, including Finance, IT, Consulting, and Sales & Marketing. Many students hail from prestigious institutions like the Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs), National Institutes of Technology (NITs), Birla Institute of Technology and Science (BITS), and Shri Ram College of Commerce (SRCC). This varied background equipped the students with the skills and perspectives necessary to excel in the competitive placement process and secure attractive roles across industries.
The success of the 39th PGP and 20th PGP-ABM batches illustrates the growing demand for IIM Lucknow's graduates and the institution's commitment to shaping future leaders capable of making a mark in the global business landscape.
Bright Future for IIM Lucknow Graduates
With over 600 job offers and an impressive average salary of INR 32.3 LPA, the final placements for 2025 reflect IIM Lucknow’s continued excellence in management education. The strong participation from both legacy recruiters and new-age companies signals a promising future for its graduates, who are prepared to take on leadership roles in industries ranging from technology and consulting to finance and consumer goods.
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