IIM Lucknow fees span INR 2,50,000 for short executive certificates to INR 26,25,000 for the one-year International Programme in Management for Executives (IPMX). The flagship Post Graduate Programme (PGP), a two-year residential MBA, costs INR 20,75,000 in total, with Year 1 at INR 10,95,000 and Year 2 at INR 9,80,000. Across 15 programmes covering a four-year undergraduate degree, doctoral research, and part-time executive education, IIM Lucknow offers one of the widest fee ranges among the old IIMs. NIRF 2025 ranks it 5th in Management and 4th among all IIMs.
Note: Fee figures reflect the 2025-27 PGP batch as published at iiml.ac.in. The 2026-28 batch fee notification is expected when admissions open for that cycle.
IIM Lucknow Course and Fees Quick Overview
- 15-plus programmes across MBA, executive education, doctoral, and undergraduate tracks at the Lucknow and Noida campuses
- Fee range: INR 2,50,000 (short executive programmes) to INR 26,25,000 (IPMX, one-year executive MBA)
- Flagship PGP (MBA): INR 20,75,000 over two years, admission through CAT
- IPMX: INR 26,25,000 for one year, the highest-priced programme at the institute, open to senior working professionals with GMAT or GRE scores
- BS Business Analytics: INR 20,00,000 over four years, the only undergraduate programme at IIM Lucknow
- Blended PGP for working professionals: INR 14,95,000, which is INR 5,80,000 below the residential PGP
- No category-based tuition waiver for PGP: all students pay the same programme fee regardless of caste category, unlike IIT-based programmes where SC/ST students receive a full tuition waiver
IIM Lucknow Courses and Fees 2026-27
| Course | Total Fees |
|---|
| Post Graduate Programme (PGP / MBA) | INR 20,75,000 |
| PGP in Agri-Business Management (PGP-ABM) | INR 20,75,000 |
| International Programme in Management for Executives (IPMX) | INR 26,25,000 |
| Blended Post Graduate Programme in Management (BPGP) | INR 14,95,000 |
| Bachelor of Science in Business Analytics | INR 20,00,000 |
| General Management Programme for Executives (GMPE) | INR 5,01,500 |
| Executive Fellow Programme in Management | INR 7,50,000 |
| Executive Programme in Sales and Marketing | INR 3,43,500 |
| Executive Programme in Corporate Sustainability | INR 3,25,000 |
| Executive Programme in Healthcare Management | INR 3,19,000 |
| Executive Programme in Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning | INR 3,18,300 |
| Executive Management Programme in People Leadership and Strategic HR Management | INR 3,11,000 |
| Advanced Programme in Human Resource Management | INR 2,83,200 |
| Executive Programme in FinTech, Banking and Applied Risk Management | INR 2,62,500 |
| Executive Programme in Strategic Operations Management and Supply Chain Analytics | INR 2,50,000 |
IIM Lucknow PGP (MBA) Fees 2026-27
INR 10,95,000 in Year 1, INR 9,80,000 in Year 2. The first year is front-loaded by INR 1,15,000 because it absorbs first-year registration and infrastructure charges that do not recur in Year 2. Tuition holds steady at INR 6,30,000 in both years. The PGP is a six-term programme. Admission is through CAT. Candidates must hold a bachelor’s degree with at least 50 per cent marks (45 per cent for SC, ST, and PwBD).
PGP-ABM, the agri-business specialisation, carries an identical fee structure across both years. Students interested in rural business, food systems, and agri-value chains enter PGP-ABM at no additional cost compared to the flagship PGP. The IIM Lucknow PGP class size is around 480 students per batch, making it one of the larger PGP intakes among the old IIMs.
IIM Lucknow PGP Fee Bifurcation by Year
| Component | Year 1 | Year 2 | Total |
|---|
| Tuition Fee | INR 6,30,000 | INR 6,30,000 | INR 12,60,000 |
| Other Charges (hostel, mess, infrastructure, student activities) | INR 4,65,000 | INR 3,50,000 | INR 8,15,000 |
| Total | INR 10,95,000 | INR 9,80,000 | INR 20,75,000 |
IIM Lucknow IPMX Fees 2026-27
Compared to the two-year residential PGP, IPMX costs INR 5,50,000 more despite running for just one year. The premium reflects the programme’s positioning: IPMX targets senior professionals with a minimum of five years of work experience and competes with global one-year MBA programmes. Admission is through GMAT or GRE. The programme includes an international immersion module alongside residential terms at the Lucknow campus. At INR 26,25,000 for a single academic year, the per-year cost is roughly 2.5 times the PGP average. IIM Lucknow holds a Financial Times Global MBA ranking of 57th (2025), which supports the premium positioning of IPMX in the international executive market.
IIM Lucknow BPGP Fees 2026-27
Working professionals who choose the blended route spend INR 14,95,000 in total, saving INR 5,80,000 against the residential PGP. The Blended Post Graduate Programme in Management combines online delivery with periodic campus contact sessions across its duration. Campus residence is not mandatory, which removes the hostel and mess cost from the student’s budget. Admission is through CAT or GMAT scores. The programme targets mid-career managers and executives who need to continue working through the course. Electives and specialisations mirror those of the flagship PGP, giving BPGP graduates the same academic recognition as their residential counterparts.
IIM Lucknow BS Business Analytics Fees 2026-27
The four-year Bachelor of Science in Business Analytics is the only undergraduate degree at IIM Lucknow, giving students fresh out of Class 12 a direct path into an IIM-branded programme. The annual fee is INR 5,00,000 across all four years without variation, for a total of INR 20,00,000. The flat annual structure is the most predictable fee model at IIM Lucknow. No mid-programme fee revision was recorded across the four-year arc of the data, making financial planning straightforward for families committing to the full duration.
BS Business Analytics Year-wise Fee
| Year | Annual Fee |
|---|
| Year 1 | INR 5,00,000 |
| Year 2 | INR 5,00,000 |
| Year 3 | INR 5,00,000 |
| Year 4 | INR 5,00,000 |
| Total (4 Years) | INR 20,00,000 |
IIM Lucknow Fees for Other Programmes 2026-27
Ten short executive and certificate programmes run alongside the flagship MBA through IIM Lucknow’s executive education division. Fees range from INR 2,50,000 at the lower end to INR 7,50,000 for the Executive Fellow Programme in Management, which carries a longer duration and deeper academic load. Most run for 6 to 12 months in weekend or blended mode and do not require candidates to leave employment. For professionals who want a credentialled management education from an IIM at a fraction of the PGP cost, these programmes represent the most accessible entry points in the portfolio.
| Programme | Total Fees |
|---|
| Executive Fellow Programme in Management | INR 7,50,000 |
| General Management Programme for Executives (GMPE) | INR 5,01,500 |
| Executive Programme in Sales and Marketing | INR 3,43,500 |
| Executive Programme in Corporate Sustainability | INR 3,25,000 |
| Executive Programme in Healthcare Management | INR 3,19,000 |
| Executive Programme in Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning | INR 3,18,300 |
| Executive Management Programme in People Leadership and Strategic HR Management | INR 3,11,000 |
| Advanced Programme in Human Resource Management | INR 2,83,200 |
| Executive Programme in FinTech, Banking and Applied Risk Management | INR 2,62,500 |
| Executive Programme in Strategic Operations Management and Supply Chain Analytics | INR 2,50,000 |
IIM Lucknow Application Fees
PGP and PGP-ABM admissions run through CAT. The CAT 2026 registration fee is INR 2,700 for General, OBC-NC, and EWS candidates, and INR 1,350 for SC, ST, and PwBD candidates. This fee is paid once at iimcat.ac.in to the conducting IIM (IIM Indore for CAT 2026) and covers all participating IIM programmes selected at the time of registration. IIM Lucknow does not collect a separate institute application fee for CAT-route programmes.
- CAT 2026 registration fee (General / OBC-NC / EWS): INR 2,700 at iimcat.ac.in
- CAT 2026 registration fee (SC / ST / PwBD): INR 1,350
- Registration window: August 3 to September 15, 2026
- CAT 2026 exam date: November 29, 2026
- CAT 2026 result: December 24, 2026 (tentative)
After CAT shortlisting, IIM Lucknow conducts a Written Ability Test and Personal Interview on campus. No additional fee is charged for these rounds. Application fees for IPMX, BPGP, and executive programmes are listed on the respective programme pages at iiml.ac.in. Verify figures before applying, as executive programme fees are revised per cohort.
IIM Lucknow Hostel and Mess Fees 2026-27
The Lucknow campus is fully residential for PGP and PGP-ABM students. Separate hostel blocks accommodate male and female students. Hostel, mess, and related campus expenses are consolidated within the "Other Charges" component of the programme fee rather than billed as a separate line item. For the 2025-27 batch, that component is INR 4,65,000 in Year 1 and INR 3,50,000 in Year 2. Source: iiml.ac.in
| Hostel Category | Year 1 Other Charges | Year 2 Other Charges | Applicable Programmes |
|---|
| Male Students (Boys Hostel) | Part of INR 4,65,000 | Part of INR 3,50,000 | PGP, PGP-ABM |
| Female Students (Girls Hostel) | Part of INR 4,65,000 | Part of INR 3,50,000 | PGP, PGP-ABM |
Hostel and mess expenses over the two-year PGP, embedded in the "Other Charges" lines, total INR 8,15,000. BPGP, IPMX, and executive programme participants arrange accommodation independently. Campus rooms for executive programme participants are available on request, subject to availability, at prevailing rates published by the institute.
IIM Lucknow Course and Fees FAQs
Ques. What is the total fee for the PGP (MBA) at IIM Lucknow?
Ans. The PGP fee for the 2025-27 batch is INR 10,95,000 in Year 1 and INR 9,80,000 in Year 2, totalling INR 20,75,000. Tuition accounts for INR 6,30,000 per year. The balance covers hostel, mess, infrastructure, and student activity charges bundled into the programme fee.
Ques. What is the IIM Lucknow PGP fee per semester?
Ans. The PGP spans six terms across two years. Year 1 is INR 10,95,000 and Year 2 is INR 9,80,000, with fees collected term-wise as per the institute’s payment schedule. The per-year average across the full two-year programme is INR 10,37,500.
Ques. How much does IPMX at IIM Lucknow cost?
Ans. The one-year IPMX costs INR 26,25,000 in total, making it the most expensive programme at IIM Lucknow. Admission requires GMAT or GRE scores and a minimum of five years of work experience. The programme includes a residential phase at the Lucknow campus and an international immersion component.
Ques. Is there a fee waiver for SC, ST, or PwBD students at IIM Lucknow PGP?
Ans. No. IIM Lucknow does not offer a category-based tuition waiver for the PGP. All students, regardless of caste or disability category, pay the full INR 20,75,000 programme fee. Need-based scholarships and bank loan facilitation are available separately through the student welfare office.
Ques. What are the IIM Lucknow hostel fees for PGP students?
Ans. Hostel and mess charges are included in the programme fee under "Other Charges," which is INR 4,65,000 in Year 1 and INR 3,50,000 in Year 2. Separate blocks exist for male and female students. No standalone hostel bill is raised for PGP or PGP-ABM students during the two-year programme.
Ques. What is the IIM Lucknow PGP fee with hostel included?
Ans. The published fee of INR 20,75,000 already includes hostel and mess for both years. The campus is fully residential for PGP students, so no accommodation cost sits outside the programme fee. The combined hostel and mess component across both years is INR 8,15,000, embedded in the "Other Charges" breakdowns.
Ques. What is the application fee to apply to IIM Lucknow?
Ans. PGP admissions run through CAT 2026. The registration fee is INR 2,700 for General, OBC-NC, and EWS candidates, and INR 1,350 for SC, ST, and PwBD candidates. This fee is paid once at iimcat.ac.in and covers applications to all participating IIMs selected during registration, with no separate charge to IIM Lucknow.
Ques. What is the fee for the Blended PGP (BPGP) at IIM Lucknow?
Ans. The Blended Post Graduate Programme in Management costs INR 14,95,000 in total. It is designed for working professionals in a hybrid format combining online learning with campus contact sessions. No separate hostel fee applies since full-time campus residence is not required for this programme.
Ques. What is the BS Business Analytics fee at IIM Lucknow?
Ans. The four-year BS in Business Analytics costs INR 5,00,000 per year across all four years, totalling INR 20,00,000. It is IIM Lucknow’s only undergraduate offering. The flat annual fee structure means no year-on-year increase within the programme duration.
Ques. What are the most affordable programmes at IIM Lucknow?
Ans. The short executive programmes are the lowest-cost options. The Executive Programme in Strategic Operations Management and Supply Chain Analytics is INR 2,50,000, the FinTech and Banking programme is INR 2,62,500, and the Advanced Programme in Human Resource Management is INR 2,83,200. All are part-time formats suited to working professionals.
Ques. When is CAT 2026 and how does it connect to IIM Lucknow admissions?
Ans. CAT 2026 is scheduled for November 29, 2026, with results expected on December 24, 2026 (tentative). Registration closes September 15, 2026 at iimcat.ac.in. IIM Lucknow uses CAT scores to shortlist PGP candidates, followed by a Written Ability Test and Personal Interview at the Lucknow campus before final selection.
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No, IIM Lucknow Noida campus does not offer the same courses as the main campus. The Noida campus focuses on programs designed for working professionals, while the main campus offers a wider range of programs including full-time options.