Colleges in Lucknow

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:

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.

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 can check the past year cutoff trends to get better idea.

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

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 and Group Discussion. Selected students have to report at the institute and pay the admission fees.

The median salary trend witnessed during SGPGIMS Lucknow placements over the past three years is mentioned below:

Placements at SGPGIMS Lucknow are good. As per the Medical NIRF report 2025 released, placement percentage recorded during PG 2-year and PG 3-year placements 2024 was 100%. The median package received by students of these courses was 24 LPA and 30.5 LPA.

The course-wise median package recorded in 2024 is mentioned below:

The placement rate recorded during SGPGIMS Lucknow placements 2024 in PG 2-year and PG 3-year courses was 100%.

As per Medical NIRF report 2025, 112 students were placed and 4 students were selected for higher studies out of 116 graduating students during PG 3-year placements 2024. In PG 2-year program, 4 students were placed and 2 students were selected for higher studies out of 6 graduating students.