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IIM Lucknow Highlights 2026

Commonly asked questions
On Highlights
Q:   Can an average student get into an IIM?
A: 

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.

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Q:   What clubs, societies and events are active on IIM Lucknow campus?
A: 

There are several clubs available at IIM Lucknow campus. The below-mentioned are the other clubs available in the colleges:

IIM Lucknow Clubs
Music Band – 3.4AbhivyaktiRandom Walk
Credence CapitalForty TwoRight Angles
Quizzing CommonersToastmasters-

Earlier, IIM Lucknow fees and placements were checked by the students before going for admissions but now students also want to know about the clubs, societies, and events as these have become important parts of their careers. These clubs are like added stars that can help students groom into professionals. 

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Q:   Is IIM Lucknow a good college?
A: 

IIM Lucknow is a good college that ranks 5 in India by NIRF 2025 under the Management category. Indian Institute of Management Lucknow was established in 1984 and is accredited by the Association of MBAs  (AMBA) and the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business  (AACSB)

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Popular Program

PGPM/ MBA is the flagship course of IIM Lucknow. It is a two-year, full-time, residential course, at the end of which the students are awarded an MBA degree. MBA students can enter into fields such as Project Management, Network Management, Analytics, IT Security and Infrastructure, and various others. The students are taught skills so that they can become professional managers. MBA students learn strong conceptual fundamentals and several skills that are required to manage businesses. MBA students go through practical action-based learning experiences. The Indian Institute of Management also offers the PGP programme in Agribusiness Management and Sustainable Management. The following are the USPs of the IIM Lucknow MBA course:

  • Live projects
  • Case Study Methodology
  • International Exposure through the Student Exchange Programme
  • Good research facility, and others

Candidates can check some of the popular IIM Lucknow courses below, along with their eligibility criteria and IIM Lucknow fees structure:


Important Dates

MBA/PGDM Admissions 2026

2 Courses2 years
Eligibility
  • Undergraduate Degree with 50% aggregate
  • Accepting Exams: CAT
Important dates
DatesEvents
30 Nov '25
CAT 2025 exam

Cut OFF

IIM Lucknow Cutoff 2025

MBA/PGDM Cut Off 2024 Latest Round
Post Graduate Program in Agribusiness Management (PGP-ABM) - IIM Lucknow : CAT percentile Cutoff (General-All India)
Section202220232024
Overall979797
Quants979797
VA-RC979797
DI-LR979797
Post Graduate Program in Management (PGPM) - IIM Lucknow : CAT percentile Cutoff (General-All India)
Section202220232024
Overall979797
Quants979797
VA-RC979797
DI-LR979797
Post Graduate Program in Sustainable Management (PGP-SM) - IIM Lucknow - Indian Institute of Management (Noida Campus) : CAT percentile Cutoff (General-All India)
Section202220232024
Overall979797
Quants979797
VA-RC979797
DI-LR979797
Discontinued (June 2025) MBA in Entrepreneurship and Innovation - IIM Lucknow : CAT percentile Cutoff (General-All India)
Section20232024
Overall9797
Quants9797
VA-RC9797
DI-LR9797
Commonly asked questions
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Q:   What is the CAT qualifying cutoff for admission to PGP ABM course at IIM Lucknow for General category?
A: 

The IIM Lucknow CAT qualifying cutoff 2024 has been released for admission to PGP, PGP-ABM, and PGP-SM courses for different categories. For 2025 admission, the IIM Lucknow PGP-ABM qualifying CAT cutoff is 85 percentile (overall) for the students belonging to the general category in the AI quota. For EWS and NC-OBC categories, the minimum qualifying percentile is 77. Candidates can refer to the table below to view the sectional and overall cutoff percentiles for different categories. 

Category

VARC

DILR

QA

Overall

General

80

80

80

85

EWS

72

72

72

77

NC-OBC

72

72

72

77

SC

55

55

55

65

ST

50

50

50

55

PWD

50

50

50

55

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Q:   What is the IIM Lucknow cutoff 2023 schedule?
A: 

IIM Lucknow offers admission to MBA courses on the basis of CAT scores followed by the Writing Ability Test (WAT) and Personal Interview (PI). Tabulated below are the important dates for CAT 2023: 

DatesUpcoming Events

26 Nov '23

CAT 2023 exam

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Q:   What is the CAT cutoff for IIM Lucknow MBA course?
A: 

The below-mentioned table carries IIM Lucknow CAT cutoff 2022 criteria for shortlisting and final selection of PGP, PGP-ABM, & PGP-SM candidates: 

PGP

Category

VARC

DILR

QA

Total

General

85

85

85

90

PGP-ABM

Category

VARC

DILR

QA

Total

General

80

80

80

85

PGP-SM

Category

VARC

DILR

QA

Total

General

80

80

80

85

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View all cut-off
MBA/PGDM Cut Off 2024 Latest Round
Post Graduate Program in Agribusiness Management (PGP-ABM) - IIM Lucknow : CAT percentile Cutoff (General-All India)
Section202220232024
Overall979797
Quants979797
VA-RC979797
DI-LR979797
Post Graduate Program in Management (PGPM) - IIM Lucknow : CAT percentile Cutoff (General-All India)
Section202220232024
Overall979797
Quants979797
VA-RC979797
DI-LR979797
Post Graduate Program in Sustainable Management (PGP-SM) - IIM Lucknow - Indian Institute of Management (Noida Campus) : CAT percentile Cutoff (General-All India)
Section202220232024
Overall979797
Quants979797
VA-RC979797
DI-LR979797
Discontinued (June 2025) MBA in Entrepreneurship and Innovation - IIM Lucknow : CAT percentile Cutoff (General-All India)
Section20232024
Overall9797
Quants9797
VA-RC9797
DI-LR9797

Placements

CourseMedian Salary
MBA/PGDM
₹27 LPA
Executive MBA/PGDM
₹27.19 LPA

Rankings

MBA/PGDM Ranking
Publisher202320242025
NIRF575
Business Today– / –2– / –
Outlook– / –4– / –
Best among NIRF ranked colleges in Uttar Pradesh in 2025->

Infrastructure

Spread across 185 acre of land, IIML provides excellent infrastructure and facilities for the students. IIM-Lucknow has one of the most beautiful campuses in India. Indian Institute of Management Lucknow has a library, computer centre (with state-of-the-art computing facilities), and an administrative block. IIML also has a 20-acre satellite campus located in Noida exclusively for executive education.

How to Reach IIM Lucknow?

To reach the Indian Institute of Management (IIM) Lucknow, one can use various modes of transportation depending on your starting point.

For candidates coming in from various parts of India, airways and railways is an affordable option. The Institute can be reached through public transports as well within the city. Chaudhary Charan Singh International Airport and Lucknow Junction Railway Station or Charbagh Railway Station are the some of the options in Mumbai to ease out the candidates for airway and railway means.

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Application Process

IIM Lucknow Application Process 2026

Commonly asked questions
On Application Process
Q:   Can I get into IIM Lucknow without CAT?
A: 

Indian Institute of Management, Lucknow offers a large diversity of courses to students in Management field. IIM Lucknow admissions are held on the basis of entrance test. Students seeking course admissions must clear their previous qualifying examination and appear for the prescribed entrance exam of CAT. Students can visit the official website to learn more regarding the course-wise eligibility and specialisation details.

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Q:   What is the admission process of IIM Lucknow?
A: 

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.

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