IIM Lucknow: Admissions 2022, Fees, Placements, Courses and Cut-Off

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Currently, IIM Lucknow is conducting its MBA PI WAT round and the last date to submit the WAT PI forms was on 9th January 2023. The admission process for MBA E&I has begun, and the last date to apply is 30th April 2023. The placement process for 2023 has concluded, and the highest package offered was INR 65 LPA.

Established in 1984, IIM Lucknow is the fourth IIM founded by the Government of India. The MBA program is the most sought-after program offered by the institute, along with other degree courses like PGP-Agribusiness Management (ABM), PGP-Sustainable Management (SM), and PhD courses. The admission process for MBA for the year 2022 has concluded, and for shortlisting, the college considers CAT score and academics. Final merit list will be released after the completion of the Personal Interview Round. IIM Lucknow conducts Interviews for PGP ABM and PGP-SM along with the MBA interviews. The admission process for MBA/PGP for the year 2023 will start in August 2022 with the onset of CAT application process.

IIM Lucknow also has a satellite campus at Noida, offering Executive MBA, International Program in Management for Working Executives (IPMX), and EFPM courses. The admission for IPMX is based on a GMAT/GRE score with five years of work experience after graduation. In addition, IIM Lucknow also offers Live Online/Open Programs at Lucknow and Noida Campus. Blended learning programs are offered in distance mode to upskill working professionals.

IIM Lucknow is a mentor to IIM Jammu, IIM Kashipur and has also offered its mentorship to IIM Sirmaur till 2018. Moreover, IIML is known for its remarkable placements with a decent ROI. The MBA fees at IIM Lucknow is INR 19.25 Lakhs, and the average package offered is 26 Lakhs. The summer internship placement process has recently concluded, where the highest stipend witnessed an increase of 36%, and a total of 567 offers were offered for a batch of 567 students. IIML attracted the highest stipend of 3.4 lakhs this yea

Quick Facts about IIM Lucknow:

IIM Lucknow mentors IIM Jammu, IIM Rohtak, and IIM Kashipur and was the mentor to IIM Sirmaur till 2018.
The flagship program of IIM Lucknow, PGP, is ranked 5th by Outlook-ICARE 2021 and #7 by NIRF 2021.
The faculty-to-student ratio at IIM Lucknow is 1:15, with 95 out of 97 faculty members holding doctoral degrees.
IIM Lucknow has earned international accreditations from AACSB and AMBA for its PGP, IPMX, and WMP programs.
The selection criteria for MBA 2023 admissions includes a CAT weightage of 60% and minimum sectional percentiles of 85 for PGP and 80 for PGP-ABM & PGP-SM, and minimum overall percentiles of 90 for PGP and 85 for PGP-ABM & PGP-SM.
IIM Lucknow has a consistent 100% placement record and top recruiters include Amazon, Deloitte, Flipkart, and Jio Platforms, with the highest salary for international placements being INR 61.59 lakhs and the highest domestic salary being INR 58 lakhs.
The MBA course is open to students from any field, including science, commerce, and arts.

IIM Lucknow Rankings

IIM Lucknow has been featured in various prestigious rankings, including NIRF 2022, IIRF 2022, and Outlook-ICARE 2022, where it secured 6th, 5th, and 4th positions, respectively, in the Management Category. Here are the specific details of IIM Lucknow's rankings.

Ranking Bodies	Year	Category
National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF)	2022	6th
FT Global MBA Rankings	2023	90th
Indian Institutional Ranking Framework (IIRF)	2023	5th in Management (Govt)
Outlook-ICARE	2022	4th in India’s Top Government MBA Colleges
Business Today (BT) - MDRA	2021	4th India’s Best B-Schools
Business Today (BT) - MDRA	2021	1st in North Zone

IIM Lucknow Student Exchange Program

IIM Lucknow provides an International Exchange program to its MBA students, partnering with over 35 Business Schools across Asia, Europe, North America, and Oceania. Noteworthy institutions collaborating with IIM Lucknow for student exchange programs include McMaster University-Michael G Degroote School of Business in Canada, Kelley School of Business in the USA, University of North Texas College of Business in the USA, University of Akron in the USA, Brock University in Canada, ESSEC Business School in France, NEOMA Business School in France, Turku School of Economics in Finland, ESCP-EAP, European School of Management in France, Bocconi University in Italy, University of St. Gallen in Switzerland, University of Hull in the United Kingdom, Athens University of Economics and Business in Greece, Universite Catholique de Louvain (UCL) in Belgium, Beijing Jiaotong University in China, National University of Singapore and Singapore Management University in Singapore, Ben-Gurion University of the Negev in Israel, Gordon Institute of Business Science, University of Pretoria in South Africa, Lincoln University in New Zealand, among others.

IIM Lucknow Placements 2023

Batch	Placement Statistics (2021-23)
Number of Students	556
Number of Recruiters Participated	200
Number of Offers	632
Highest International CTC	INR 65 LPA
Highest Domestic CTC	INR 55 LPA
Average CTC	INR 32.2 LPA
Major Sectors	Consulting
Top Recruiters	Accenture, Deloitte, BCG, EY, KPMG

The following table represents the year wise placement trends at IIM Lucknow:

Particulars	2023	2022	2021	2020
Highest Package (Domestic)	INR 55 LPA	INR 58 LPA	INR 51 LPA	INR 58.47 LPA
Highest Package (International)	INR 65 LPA	INR 61.59 LPA	INR 56 LPA	INR 54 LPA
Average Package	INR 32.2 LPA	INR 31.03 LPA	INR 26 LPA	INR 24.25 LPA
Median Package	-	INR 29 LPA	INR 23.5 LPA	INR 23 LPA

IIM Lucknow Summer Placements 2023

The summer internship placement drive for 2023 at IIM Lucknow has recently concluded, resulting in 562 students securing internships. Of those, 229 students received monthly salary packages of INR 1.5 Lakhs or more, while 517 received packages of INR 1 Lakh per month or more. Here are the key highlights of the placement drive: the highest stipend offered was INR 3.40 Lakhs per month, the average stipend was INR 1.30 Lakhs per month, and the median stipend was INR 1.25 Lakhs per month. The top recruiters were Amazon (33) and Accenture Strategy (32), and the main domains were finance, IT, and analytics.

IIM Lucknow Scholarships

The Indian Institute of Management Lucknow (IIM-L) offers various scholarships and financial assistance programs to help deserving students pursue their management education without financial constraints. Some of the scholarships offered by IIM Lucknow are:

Aditya Birla Scholarship: This scholarship is awarded to two meritorious students from each batch based on their academic performance, leadership qualities, and extracurricular activities. The scholarship covers the entire tuition fee, hostel fee, and a monthly allowance.
OPJEMS Scholarship: This scholarship is awarded to students who demonstrate exceptional academic performance, leadership qualities, and entrepreneurial skills. The scholarship covers the entire tuition fee and a cash prize.
Institute-funded Scholarships: IIM Lucknow offers need-based scholarships to students from economically weaker sections of society. The scholarship covers a percentage of the tuition fee and is awarded based on the student's financial need and academic performance.
State-funded Scholarships: Some state governments offer scholarships to students pursuing management education in IIM Lucknow. These scholarships cover the tuition fee and a stipend.
Industry-funded Scholarships: Some industries offer scholarships to students pursuing management education in IIM Lucknow. These scholarships cover the tuition fee and a stipend.

The eligibility criteria and application process for these scholarships may vary, and interested students can check the IIM Lucknow website or contact the institute's admission office for more information.

IIM Lucknow Faculty

The Indian Institute of Management Lucknow (IIM-L) has a highly qualified and experienced faculty team consisting of professors, assistant professors, associate professors, and visiting faculty members. The faculty members come from diverse academic backgrounds and possess extensive research and teaching experience in various areas of management.

IIM Lucknow's faculty members are involved in teaching, research, and consulting activities. They are known for their research papers, case studies, and management books, which are published in national and international journals.

Some of the prominent faculty members of IIM Lucknow include Prof. Archana Shukla, Prof. Ashutosh Sinha, Prof. M Akbar, Prof. Mahendra Sahu, Prof. Moutusy Maity, Prof. Nachiketa Tripathi, Prof. Pramod Pathak, Prof. Rishi Dwivedi, Prof. Sushil Kumar, Prof. Vinay Kumar Singh, and many others.

Overall, IIM Lucknow has a strong and accomplished faculty team that is committed to providing high-quality management education and research.

IIM Lucknow Alumni

The Indian Institute of Management Lucknow (IIM-L) has a vast alumni network of successful professionals, entrepreneurs, and leaders across various industries and domains. IIM Lucknow's alumni are known for their leadership skills, innovative ideas, and contributions to society.

Some of the notable alumni of IIM Lucknow include:

Vishal Sikka: Former CEO and MD of Infosys
Kalyan Krishnamurthy: CEO of Flipkart Group
Harsha Bhogle: Indian cricket commentator and journalist
Dinesh Kumar Khara: Chairman of State Bank of India
Piyush Gupta: CEO of DBS Group Holdings
Sanjeev Bikhchandani: Founder of Naukri.com and Info Edge
Gagan Banga: Vice Chairman and MD of Indiabulls Housing Finance Ltd
Anurag Behar: CEO of Azim Premji Foundation
Rajesh Gopinathan: CEO and MD of Tata Consultancy Services
Deepak Garg: Founder and CEO of Rivigo

These are just a few of the many accomplished alumni of IIM Lucknow who have made a significant impact in their respective fields. The institute has a strong alumni association that provides a platform for its alumni to connect, collaborate, and contribute to the institute's growth and development.

IIM Lucknow – Indian Institute of Management Admissions

IIM Lucknow Admission 2022

IIM Lucknow MBA, PGP-ABM and PGP-SM Admission Process 2022 has started. The college has released the shortlist on January 19, 2022. Candidates are initially shortlisted on the basis of CAT 2021 (60% weightage) and Candidates Profile (40% weightage). For the final shortlist, CAT weightage has been reduced to 30%. The sectional Cutoffs have also been reduced to 85 percentile for PGP and 80 percentile for PGP-ABM & PGP-SM. The final selection also considers parameters such as Academic Profile, Work Experience and Diversity Factor. IIM Lucknow Final MBA Merit List is expected to be out in April 2022.

IIM Lucknow is also accepting applications for International Programme in Management for Executives (IPMX) and PGPWE through IIM Lucknow, Noida Campus. The PGPWE program of IIM Lucknow is also offered at Lucknow Campus where the admissions are granted as per GMAT/ GRE/ CAT/ XAT/ GATE Score. Candidates, who don’t hold a valid entrance exam score can apply for PGPWE Entrance test. IIM Lucknow also offers PhD program in management where the admission to the program is based on a GMAT/ GRE score with 5 years of work experience after graduation. Candidates for IIM Lucknow Fellowship admissions are shortlisted on the basis of their CAT score or equivalent standardized exams like GMAT/ GRE.

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IIM Lucknow – Indian Institute of Management Placements

IIM Lucknow Placements 2022

IIM Lucknow popularly known as IIML has concluded its placement drive for the batch 2022 of Post Graduate Programme (PGP) and Agro-Business Management (ABM). The Highest International CTC stood at INR 61.59 LPA whereas the Highest Domestic CTC of INR 58 LPA and the Average CTC stood at INR 31.03 LPA was offered with an increase of 19.3%. The institute wrapped up placements in record two days. Around 534 offers were made to 491 participating recruiters. A total of 183 PPOs were offered.

IIM Lucknow has released its 2022 placements for the 6th batch of Post – Graduate programme in Sustainable Management (PGP-SM) programme with 100% placements and there was Year-on-Year 20% increase in the Highest CTC which stood at INR 35 LPA with 30+ offers made to the 27 students in the batch. Around 62% of the students received Sustainability roles and 38% students received General Management roles.

The institute has concluded its summer placements for the passing out batch of 2023 and has recorded 100% placements by securing 567 offers for its 37th batch of 562 students of PGP and 18th batch of PGP in Agri-Business Management and the Highest Stipend stood at INR 3.4 Lakhs whereas the Average Stipend stood at INR 1.3 Lakhs.

The institute is one of the top B-Schools in the country. The BT-MDRA Best B-School Survey ranking has been released and IIM Lucknow stood at 4th rank under the category of the Placement Experience.

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IIM Lucknow – Indian Institute of Management Cutoff

IIM Lucknow Cutoff 2022

IIM Lucknow MBA Admission 2022 are over now, the college has released the final admission calls. Initially, the minimum overall cat qualifying cutoff score is 90 for admission to the IIM Lucknow MBA program. IIM Lucknow has released the MBA Admission policy for the year 2022. The minimum overall and sectional CAT Cutoff for MBA program at IIM Lucknow will remain 90 and 85 percentile respectively. However, the actual cutoff for getting a call from IIM Lucknow is 98 to 99 percentile. IIM Lucknow MBA Admission is a 2 stage process, where the college will release the first cutoff on the basis of candidate’s CAT score and Overall profile. The CAT score will hold a weightage of 60 percent and the candidate’s overall profile will hold a weightage of 40 percent. In the final stage, the college will release final list on the basis of CAT Score (30% weightage), Academic Performance (10%), Diversity Factor (5%), Work Experience (5%), WAT Score (10%), PI Score (40%).

IIM Lucknow CAT Cutoff for MBA (PGP)

In order to qualify for the PGP program at IIM Lucknow, the candidate must hold a bachelor’s degree with at least 50 % marks or equivalent CGPA along with a valid CAT score for the year 2020. The minimum cutoff for general category is 90, whereas the cutoff for OBC is 82.

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