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Q: Β  Can an average student get into an IIM?
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The answer to this question of whether an average student can get into IIM can be both yes and no depending on the definition of an average student.

  • Based on Academics (Class 10/ Class 12/ Graduation): While a student with average scores in Class 10, Class 12 and graduation with a good CAT score certainly has good chances of getting a call from IIM-A, chances are less for someone with an average CAT score.
  • Based on student category (General or Reserved): While it is tough for a General category average student to grab a seat at IIM due to high score requirements, a reserved category student can get admission being at average scores as well.
  • Based on past work experience, diversity and other factors: Gender and academic diversity is also a factor on which students are shortlisted at IIM. IIMs judge the past academic category based on the degree obtained by the students before MBA and then a weightage is allotted based on that. For Engineers, the percentage for scoring the highest marks is higher as compared with other streams
  • Performance in selection rounds: Once you make it to the final selection rounds, i.e., AWT/PI process, it can be considered a fresh start. At this stage, students can forget their past average-ness but definitely require good grasp over the past subjects as academics-related questions are asked in the interview.

Based on the above factors, it can be considered that while getting into top Management institutes, such as IIM is extremely tough, the past performance, CAT performance, student category and a lot of factors can be the reasons for a student to receive that final call.

Q: Β  What is the highest package of IIM Lucknow?
A: 

The IIM Lucknow  highest packages offered during 2025 placements stood at INR 75 LPA (domestic) and INR 65 LPA (international). See the table below showcasing IIM Lucknow the highest package trends:

Particulars

Placement Statistics (2023)

Placement Statistics (2024)

Placement Statistics (2025)

the highest Package (domestic)

INR 100 LPA

INR 123 LPA

INR 75 LPA

the highest Package (international)

INR 65 LPA

INR 65 LPA

INR 65 LPA

Q: Β  What is the reality of placements at IIM Lucknow?
A: 

IIM Lucknow has had a strong record for placements since its inception. Check out the table for more details on IIM Lucknow placements 2025:

 

Particulars 

Placement Statistics (2025)

the highest Package (domestic)

INR 75 LPA

the highest Package (international)

INR 65 LPA

Average Package

 

PGP & PGP ABM: INR 32.3 LPA

PGP SM: INR 22.66 LPA

IPMX: INR 27.72 LPA

Median Package

PGP & PGP ABM: INR 31 LPA

PGP SM: INR 20 LPA

IPMX: INR 27.19 LPA

Total Offers

PGP & PGP ABM: 604

Q: Β  Is IIM Lucknow - Indian Institute of Management ranked?
A: 

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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Q: Β  How are the placements for IIM Lucknow PGP SM?
A: 

Take a look at the table below to know the company-wise bifurcation of roles offered during the IIM Lucknow placements 2024 for PGP SM:

Roles Offered PGP SM Placements (2024)
Sustainability Consulting 61%
Corporate Sustainability19%
General Management 8%
Policy Research 6%
Product Management 6%
 
 
Q: Β  How is the IIM Lucknow faculty?
A: 
With many years of up-to-date industry experience, the Indian Institute of Management Lucknow (IIM Lucknow) faculty acts as facilitators of high-quality education in the students learning process. The faculty of the Indian Institute of Management Lucknow (IIML) include assistant professors, guests, and visiting faculty members. Most of the Indian Institute of Management Lucknow (IIM Lucknow) professors are Ph.D. and various other degree holders. Hence, the Indian Institute of Management Lucknow (IIM Lucknow) faculty is good.
Q: Β  Is IIM Lucknow cheaper than other IIMs for MBA?
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Course fees is one of the important parameters to be considered while finalising a college. A comparison of MBA fee at IIM Lucknow with similarly ranked colleges by NIRF is tabulated below:

MBA Institute NameMBA Total Tuition Fee*
MBA at IIM LucknowINR 12.6 lakh

MBA at IIM Indore

INR 17.25 Lacs - INR 35 lakh

MBA at IIM Kozhikode

INR 12 Lacs - INR 20.5 lakh

*The fee mentioned above is taken from multiple official/unofficial sources, hence is indicative.

Q: Β  What is the lowest package in IIM Lucknow?
A: 

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. 

Q: Β  How to apply at IIM Lucknow?
A: 

Candidates seeking admission IIM Lucknow PGP course need to complete the CAT application process. For some other courses, aspirants need to directly apply through the institute's official website. For more details, check out CAT application process

Follow the steps provided below to fill the application form. 

1- Aspirants must visit the IIML official website. 

2 - Select the course and 'Apply Now'.

3 - Read the instructions and register with the basic details.

4 - Fill the application form.

5 - Upload the documents and pay the application fee.

6: Submit the application form.

Q: Β  What is the admission process of IIM Lucknow?
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IIM Lucknow has a multi-step admission process which students need to follow for admission. Starting with the application, students are required to go through the course-specific entrance exam followed by other selection rounds (if applicable). After the selection rounds are over, course-wise merit lists are released on the official website after which interested candidates can submit the fee and confirm their admission. A step-by-step process is mentioned in detail:

IIM Lucknow Application Process 2024 for Admission Year 2025

The application process of IIM Lucknow PGP courses takes place via CAT. Therefore, candidates need to visit the official website of CAT to register themselves. For more details, check out CAT application process.

For other courses, check below the application fee and steps to apply for admission:

  1. Visit the official website of IIML.
  2. Select the course and 'Apply Now'.
  3. Read the instructions and register with the basic detail.
  4. Fill out the application form.
  5. Upload the documents and pay the application fee.
  6. Submit the application form.

Documents Required at the Time of Application:

  • Scanned photograph and signature
  • Class 10 and Class 12 marksheet
  • Graduation and post-graduation marksheet (if required), etc.

The application fee is tabulated below:

Course Name

Application fee

Executive MBA

INR 1,000

IPMX

INR 5,000

FPM/ Executive FPM

INR 1,000 (INR 500 for SC/ ST)

NOTE: The above-mentioned application fee is as per past years' data. Hence, is indicative.

2. Selection Round: Candidates selected for MBA based on their Class 10, Class 12, CAT qualifying and CAT final cutoff are called for further selection rounds, such as the Written Ability Test and Personal Interview. A commutative score is then calculated based on the performance of the candidates in all the aforementioned parameters. Similarly for other courses, candidates who meet the set eligibility need to go through the institute-specific selection process and get shortlisted. 

3. Merit List and Admission Confirmation: After completion of the selection rounds, a category-wise merit list is released based on the Final Composite Score. The provisional admission offers are made accordingly, adhering to the reservation norms. Students who are willing to take admission now must pay the admission fee and confirm their seats.

Q: Β  How can I get admission to IIM Lucknow for MBA?
A: 

Indian Institute of Management Lucknow admission to PGP courses is based on CAT score. Candidates are shortlisted for the Written Ability Test and Personal Interview rounds on the basis of their performance in the CAT, scholastic achievement and relevant work experience. CAT is the computer-based test conducted for providing admission to PGP courses. For MBA in Entreprenurship and Innovation, aspirants are directly called for personal interview after shortlisting.

Q: Β  How to apply at IIM Lucknow?
A: 

IIM Lucknow conducts the application process online. The step-wise application process is given below:

  1. Go to the official IIM Lucknow website at iiml.ac.in.
  2. Go to "Apply".
  3. Fill the required info, like name, email ID, etc.
  4. Payment of the application fee.
Q: Β  Is IIM Lucknow good for MBA?
A: 

Indian Institute of Management, Lucknow has been ranked at the seventh spot in the NIRF 2024 rankings. Moreover, as per the media reports, the summer placements for batch 2024-26 was concluded with all 576 PGP and PGP ABM students receiving internship offers. The highest domestic stipend stood at INR 3.95 lakh per month and the highest international stipend offered was INR 1.75 lakh per month. Additionally, the IIM Lucknow average and median stipends stood at INR 1.43 lakh per month and INR 1.50 lakh per month, respectively. 

The average package offered in 2024 placements stood at INR 30 LPA for PGP and PGP ABM, INR 20.14 LPA for PGP SM, and INR 25.53 LPA for IPMX. 

Check below what students have to say about IIM Lucknow MBA:

Q: Β  Where are IIM Lucknow alumni working?
A: 

According to unofficial sources, IIM Lucknow alumni are primarily working in the Business Development sector with a 28% share. The below pie chart illustrates the detailed sector-wise distribution of alumni:

IIM Lucknow alumni

NOTE: The sectors involved in the 'Others' category are Engineering, Information Technology, and Consulting.

Q: Β  Who were the top recruiters during IIM Lucknow the latest placements for PGP?
A: 

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.

Q: Β  How are the PGP placements at the IIM Lucknow?
A: 

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.

Q: Β  What are the documents required at the time of application at IIM Lucknow? 12685782
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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
  • Recommendation letter (for Executive courses)
  • Passport-size photograph
  • Transfer Certificate
  • Migration Certificate - if applicable
Q: Β  How are the packages offered for the IPMX programme at IIM Lucknow?
A: 

IIM Lucknow IPMX average package in 2026 was INR 27.65 LPA, and the median package was INR 27 LPA. Many top companies take part in the placements drive. Check out the packages offered during IIM Lucknow IPMX placements 2026 from the table below:

Particulars

Placement Statistics (2026)

Average package

INR 27.65 LPA

Median package

INR 27 LPA

Average package of top 10%

INR 37.89 LPA

Average package of top 50%

INR 31.56 LPA

Q: Β  How much is the IIM Lucknow MBA application fee?
A: 

For admission in MBA at IIM Lucknow, candidates have to complete CAT application procedure. The category-wise CAT application fee is mentioned in the following table:

Category

CAT Exam Fee

General, EWS and NC-OBC

INR 2,400

SC, ST and PwD

INR 1,200

Q: Β  Is CAT mandatory for PhD at IIM Lucknow?
A: 

No, CAT is not mandatory for admission to PhD/FPM in IIM Lucknow. It is one of the accepted examinations. Indian Institute of Management Lucknow admit candidates to FPM course with a valid score of GATE/GRE/GMAT or JRF/SRF (UGC/CSIR/ICAR) exams. Further, apart from this, it is also necessary that each aspirant fulfil the course-specific eligibility requirements. Candidates shortlisted based on exam score are also required to go through an interview round.

Q: Β  How to get admission to the FPM course offered at IIM Lucknow?
A: 

Indian Institute of Management, Lucknow provides admission to FPM courses based on GMAT/CAT/GRE/CSIR NET score followed by a personal interview round. IIM Lucknow also offers Fellowship Programme for Management to students with a master's degree. Apart from the FPM course, this Management institute also offers a part-time non-residential Executive Fellow Programme in Management (EFPM).

Q: Β  Does IIM Lucknow accept CAT for the Executive MBA course?
A: 

Yes, CAT is accepted for IIML PGPWE course. Admission to PGPWE course is entrance-based. CAT is not compulsory to get admission in this course. Along with CAT, the Indian Institute of Management, Lucknow also accepts GRE, GMAT and GATE scores for providing admission. After passing any of the required entrance exams, candidates can apply for admission by visiting the IIML official website. 

Q: Β  What is the Executive MBA admission process for IIM Lucknow?
A: 

Admission to PGPWE or Executive MBA course is based on CAT,  GMAT and GATE score. Candidates are shortlisted for the WAT and PI round on the basis of their performance in the CAT, scholastic achievement and relevant work experience. CAT is the computer-based test conducted for providing admission to PGPWE course. 

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Updated on Sep 7, 2026

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