Indian Institute of Management Lucknow
Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh · Est. 1984 · IIM · NIRF 2025 rank #5
Accepts:CAT
IIM Lucknow at a glance
- Indian Institute of Management Lucknow is in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh and was established in 1984.
- It is ranked #5 in the NIRF 2025 management rankings.
- IIM Lucknow admits students to its MBA through CAT.
- The MBA: PGP + PGP-ABM (placements reported together) batch of 2024-26 recorded a median salary of ₹32.9 LPA and an average of ₹33.2 LPA; the highest offer was ₹1 Cr.
- The total fee for MBA: PGP + PGP-ABM (placements reported together) (2025-27) is ₹20.8 L.
- The published minimum CAT 2025 percentile for the first shortlist (General) is 90 overall, with sectional minimums of 85 VARC, 85 DILR and 85 QA.
- The 2024-26 batch is 35% women.
IIM Lucknow reports final placements for its PGP and PGP-ABM (Agri-Business Management) programmes together.
Shortlisting cutoffs shown are for the two-year MBA (PGP). IIM Lucknow publishes separate, lower minimums for MBA-ABM.
Programmes
| Programme | Format | Duration | Admission via | Intake | Total fee |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MBA: PGP + PGP-ABM (placements reported together)MBA | Full-time, residential | 2 yrs | CAT | 504 | ₹20.8 L (2025-27)src |
| MBA-ABM (Agri-Business Management)MBA (Agri-Business Management) | Full-time | — | — | — | — |
| MBA-SM (Sustainable Management)MBA | — | — | — | — | — |
| IPMX (One-year MBA)MBA | One-year, full-time | 1 yr | — | — | — |
| MBA-WE (MBA for Working Executives)MBA | For working executives | — | — | — | — |
| bMBA (Blended MBA)MBA | Blended | — | — | — | — |
| MBA in Family BusinessMBA | — | — | — | — | — |
| PhDPhD | Doctoral, full-time | — | — | — | — |
| EFPM (PhD for Working Executives)PhD | Doctoral, for working executives | — | — | — | — |
Placements
MBA: PGP + PGP-ABM (placements reported together)
| Batch | Median | Average | Highest | Recruiters |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-26src | ₹32.9 LPA | ₹33.2 LPA | ₹100 LPA | — |
Batch profile
MBA: PGP + PGP-ABM (placements reported together)
| Batch | Women | Freshers | Avg work-ex | Engineers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-26src | 35% | — | — | — |
Published cutoffs
Minimum percentiles the institute published for its first interview shortlist. Actual shortlist scores were higher; these are not a prediction of selection.
Frequently asked
Which entrance exam does IIM Lucknow use for its two-year MBA?
IIM Lucknow shortlists candidates for its two-year MBA using CAT scores.
What was the median salary in IIM Lucknow's latest final placements?
The median was ₹32.90 lakh per annum for the 2024-26 batch, with an average of ₹33.20 lakh, according to the institute's final placement report.
What is the minimum CAT percentile for IIM Lucknow's first interview shortlist?
For General category candidates, IIM Lucknow published a minimum overall CAT 2025 percentile of 90, with sectional minimums of 85 (VARC), 85 (DILR) and 85 (QA). These are eligibility floors for the first shortlist; candidates actually shortlisted scored higher.
Where is IIM Lucknow located?
Indian Institute of Management Lucknow is in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh. It was established in 1984.
What is IIM Lucknow's NIRF ranking?
IIM Lucknow is ranked #5 in the NIRF 2025 management rankings published by the Ministry of Education.
What was the highest salary offered at IIM Lucknow?
The highest offer in the 2024-26 final placements was ₹1.00 crore per annum, according to the institute's placement report. A single top offer is not representative of the batch; the median is a better guide.
What percentage of IIM Lucknow's MBA batch are women?
Women make up 35% of the 2024-26 batch, according to the institute's report.
What is the total fee for MBA: PGP + PGP-ABM (placements reported together) at IIM Lucknow?
The total fee for MBA: PGP + PGP-ABM (placements reported together) (2025-27) is about ₹20.75 lakh, as reported by education portals. Confirm the current figure in the institute's official fee notice.
What is IIM Lucknow's minimum CAT percentile for NC-OBC candidates?
For NC-OBC candidates, IIM Lucknow published a minimum overall CAT 2025 percentile of 82 for its first shortlist, with sectional minimums of 77 (VARC), 77 (DILR) and 77 (QA).
What is IIM Lucknow's official website?
The official website is https://www.iiml.ac.in. Always confirm dates, fees and eligibility there before applying.
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The minimum overall and sectional CAT percentiles each IIM published for its first interview shortlist, by category, with links to the source documents.
Data last verified 11 Nov 2026. Figures come from the college's official publications (see “src” links). Check the official website before applying. Official site: www.iiml.ac.in