IIM Lucknow completed its 2025 placement season with strong outcomes. The institute placed its full batch with participation from leading recruiters across consulting, finance and technology.
Placement highlights 2025
| Metric | 2025 Data |
|---|---|
| Average Package | Rs 32.30 LPA |
| Highest Package | Rs 75 LPA (domestic) |
| Median Package | Approximately Rs 28 to 30 LPA |
| Programme Fee | Rs 23.5 lakh (PGP) |
| Return on Investment | 1.37x |
| Batch Size | Approximately 470 students |
Top recruiters
Over 180 companies participated in IIM Lucknow placements 2025. Key recruiters included firms across consulting, banking, FMCG, technology and e-commerce. McKinsey, BCG and other consulting majors made offers. Finance firms including ICICI, Axis and HSBC recruited for multiple roles.
Sector breakdown
Consulting received the highest number of offers from the top firms. Finance was the second major sector. Product management and general management roles from technology companies made up a significant portion of the remaining placements.
What makes IIM Lucknow distinctive
IIM Lucknow had one of the highest domestic package offers across all IIMs in 2025 at Rs 75 LPA. The average of Rs 32.30 LPA reflects a strong overall batch performance. IIM Lucknow is known for its strong alumni network in the Delhi-NCR region and its Noida campus makes it accessible to multinational firms in that corridor.
CAT cutoff for IIM Lucknow
For general category candidates, IIM Lucknow typically requires an overall CAT percentile in the range mentioned in our IIM cutoffs article. Section-wise cutoffs apply. A balanced performance across VARC, DILR and QA is essential.
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