IILM Academy of Higher Learning, Lucknow

IILM Lucknow PGDM cutoff shall be released based on the candidates scores in the accepted exams. It varies every year as it is based on varying factors. In 2024, the XAT cutoff was 50 percentile for the General All-India category candidates for both the PGDM courses. 

IILM Lucknow admission process includes multiple-steps such as registration, selection and admission confirmation. Candidates need to apply for PGDM with a valid score in CAT, MAT, XAT, CMAT, etc. For BBA, candidates can get admission based on CUET or qualifying exam score. The minimum qualification required is graduation with at least 50% aggregate for PGDM and Class 12 with at leats 50% aggregate for BBA programme. Any one with decent academic background can get admission in the institute.

Yes, IILM Academy of Higher Learning accept CAT score for both of their courses which are PGDM and PGDM-Finance. The candidates who get shortlisted  on the basis of CAT score are finally selected through a Personal Interview. Apart from the CAT Score, the candidate should also have atleast 50% aggregate in bachelor's degree. Moreover, IILM Academy of Higher Learning accept other entrance exams scores as well like MAT, XAT, CMAT, ATMA, JMET, UPSEE. Candidates who are in their final year of graduation can also apply provided they meet the eligibility criteria mentioned above before the beginning of the first term exams.

The sector-wise list of top recruiters during IILM Lucknow placements in recent past is presented below:

A large share of PGDM students from batch 2025 obtained opportunities in the Marketing & Sales (General) domain. The domain-wise placement distribution recorded during IILM Lucknow placements for PGDM and PGDM FM programs is presented below:

Yes, IILM Lucknow offers internships to PGDM students. After completing first year's study, PGDM students undertake two-month summer internships in the month of May and June. Students undertake the internships in their preferred area of specialization.

The list of top recruiters during PGDM and PGDM FM summer placements for the batch of 2022-24 is presented below:

As per the official PGDM and PGDM FM brochure of 2025-27, Marketing & Sales (General) domain emerged as the top recruiting domain that placed 36% of the total students during IILM Lucknow PGDM and PGDM FM placements 2025. In addition, the top recruiters of IILM Lucknow included companies from various sectors of E-Commerce, IT, BFSI, Consulting, Retail, Telecom, Media & Advertising and FMCG.

The institute has hosted a wide range of companies from diverse sectors like Consulting, Marketing, Banking, etc. The list of top recruiters during IILM Lucknow placements in recent past is presented below: