What are the different courses offered at IIM Lucknow?

IIM Lucknow offers a variety of courses in a variety of fields. The following are the courses available at IIM Lucknow: Post Graduate Programme in Management (PGPM): This is a two-year full-time residential program for graduates interested in pursuing a career in management. Post Graduate Programme in Agribusiness Management (PGP-ABM): This is a two-year full-time residential program for graduates who want to work in agribusiness management. Post Graduate Programme in Sustainable Management (PGP-SM): This is a two-year full-time residential program for graduates who want to work in sustainable management. Executive Post Graduate Programme in Management (EPGP) is a one-year full-time residential program developed for experienced professionals who want to improve their managerial skills and expertise. Fellow Programme in Management (FPM): This is a doctoral program for researchers interested in conducting management research. IIM Lucknow also provides a variety of Executive Education programs, such as Management Development Programmes (MDPs), Customised Programmes, and Certificate Programmes.

How is IIM Lucknow & Wiley’s product analytics program? It costs almost 2 lakhs. Is it worth it? Has anyone done this course?

Honestly, there are so many online courses offering the same program that are cost-friendly. Brand name does not play any major role in your career in Analytics. So paying such hefty fees is not understandable. Also, the professors of Analytics here are too old and have never worked in the field in real life. They are just here to earn money and impart bookish knowledge. Courses like these require passion and willingness to learn and not a brand name or huge fees. This course is suitable for a senior manager who is eager to learn about Analytics.

What are the best courses to take in IIM Lucknow?

There are several excellent courses to be chosen to take in IIM Lucknow. Here is a list of some of the preferred choices. Marketing-- Consumer Behaviour – Taken by Professor Dash. Professor Dash has his own eccentricities. Even after leaving that aside, just doing a proper pre-read and being attentive in the class, students can gain a tremendous amount of knowledge. It is heard that AMR is even better. Strategy—Strategic Alliances – Taken by Professor Amita Mittal. Professor Amita Mittal is patient, has her own wit, and explains each strategy concept carefully. She elaborates theory concepts with real-life examples, and this keeps her audience engaged to listen. She is known to deliver excellent pre-reads. Decision Science—Game Theory Application—taken by Yogesh Kumar Agarwal. He is very popular among students. These are some of the personal choices. There are several other professors who deliver excellent lectures and are equally reputed among students.

What is the minimum CAT percentile required for IIM Lucknow PGP admission 2027?

The minimum qualifying CAT percentile for the General category is 90 overall and 85 in each section (VARC, DILR, QA). For NC-OBC and EWS candidates, the cutoff is 82 overall and 77 sectional. SC candidates need 65 overall and 55 sectional. ST and PwD candidates need 60 overall and 50 sectional. Meeting these cutoffs only earns a place in the shortlist scoring pool. The actual CAT percentile of admitted General category students in the 2024-26 batch ranged from a minimum of 92.41 to an average of 99.44.

Is CAT the only exam accepted for IIM Lucknow MBA admission?

Yes. IIM Lucknow PGP, PGP-ABM, and PGP-SM accept only CAT for the two-year MBA routes. GMAT or GRE is accepted only for the one-year IPMX executive programme. For the FPM doctoral programme, CAT, GATE, GRE, GMAT, or UGC or CSIR or ICAR JRF or SRF qualifies the candidate.

How many students are shortlisted for IIM Lucknow WAT-PI each year?

For the 2024-26 batch, IIM Lucknow shortlisted 3,914 candidates for WAT-PI across PGP, PGP-ABM, and PGP-SM combined. Of these, 509 were finally admitted to PGP alone, giving a shortlist-to-PGP-admission conversion rate of about 13%.

What is the IIM Lucknow PGP WAT-PI selection weightage?

The final merit score for PGP weighs Personal Interview at 40%, CAT score at 30%, WAT at 10%, academic record at 10%, work experience at 5%, and diversity at 5%. Candidates must score at least 12 out of 40 in the PI to be eligible for the final merit list.

Is work experience mandatory for IIM Lucknow PGP admission?

No. Work experience is not mandatory for PGP or PGP-ABM. It contributes a maximum of 5% to the PGP final merit score and zero weight in PGP-ABM. For PGP-SM, a minimum of 24 months full-time post-graduation work experience is mandatory. IPMX requires at least four years full-time work experience after graduation.

Can final-year graduation students apply for IIM Lucknow admission 2027?

Yes. Final-year students may apply and appear in CAT 2026. They must complete all degree requirements and produce proof of graduation before the cut-off date specified in the IIM Lucknow 2027 admission notification.

What is the total fee for IIM Lucknow PGP 2027?

The indicative total fee for IIM Lucknow PGP is INR 20,75,000 (Year 1: INR 10,95,000 and Year 2: INR 9,80,000). For IPMX, the total programme fee is INR 26,00,000 plus caution deposit and alumni membership (INR 25,000 combined). All figures are subject to revision. Visit iiml.ac.in for the confirmed fee structure for the 2027-29 batch.

Does IIM Lucknow offer direct admission or a management quota?

No. IIM Lucknow does not offer direct admission or a management quota. All seats in PGP, PGP-ABM, PGP-SM, and IPMX are filled strictly through merit-based selection via CAT or GMAT or GRE and the WAT-PI process.

What is the reservation policy at IIM Lucknow?

IIM Lucknow follows Government of India reservation norms: General (40.5%), NC-OBC (27%), SC (15%), ST (7.5%), EWS (10%), and PwD (5% horizontal across all categories). The reservation applies uniformly across all programmes including PGP, PGP-ABM, and PGP-SM.

What is the IPMX work experience requirement and how is selection done?

IPMX requires a minimum of four years full-time post-graduation work experience. Selection uses a composite score: GMAT or GRE (30%), academic and professional profile (30%), Personal Interview (30%), and WAT (10%). Applications are accepted in three phases, with Phase 1 closing September 2, 2026, Phase 2 closing October 17, 2026, and Phase 3 closing December 1, 2026.

IIM Lucknow PGP General Management: Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

Fee Component	Amount (INR)
Year 1 Tuition Fee	INR 6,30,000
Year 1 Other Fees	INR 4,65,000
Year 2 Tuition Fee	INR 6,30,000
Year 2 Other Fees	INR 3,50,000
Total Fees (2 Years)	INR 20,75,000

Event	Date
CAT 2026 Registration Closes	September 15, 2026
CAT 2026 Exam	November 29, 2026
CAT 2026 Result	December 24, 2026 (Tentative)
IIM Lucknow Shortlist Announcement	January 2027 (Tentative)
WAT and PI Rounds	February to March 2027 (Tentative)
Final Admission Offers	April 2027 (Tentative)
Programme Commencement	June 2027 (Tentative)

Metric	Details
Average Package	INR 33.2 LPA
Median Package	INR 32.9 LPA
Highest Domestic Package	INR 1,00,00,000 per annum
Highest International Package	INR 65 LPA
Total Offers	580 offers for 559 students
Participating Companies	200 domestic and international firms

Scholarship	Eligibility
Merit-cum-Need Scholarship	Based on academic merit and financial need assessment
SC/ST Fee Concession	Reserved category students as per government norms
Education Loan Assistance	All enrolled students through partner banks

IIM Lucknow PGP FAQs

Ques. What is the total fee for IIM Lucknow PGP?

Ans. The total fee for the IIM Lucknow Post Graduate Programme is INR 20,75,000 for the two-year programme. Year 1 fees total INR 10,95,000 (tuition INR 6,30,000 plus other fees INR 4,65,000) and Year 2 fees total INR 9,80,000 (tuition INR 6,30,000 plus other fees INR 3,50,000). Hostel and mess charges are separate. Education loans covering the full programme fees are available through partner banks for admitted students.

Ques. What CAT percentile is needed for IIM Lucknow PGP?

Ans. General category candidates need a minimum CAT percentile of 90 to be eligible for the IIM Lucknow PGP shortlist process. For EWS and NC-OBC candidates, the cutoff ranges from 72 to 82 percentile. SC candidates require 55 to 65 percentile and ST and PwD candidates require 50 to 60 percentile. However, meeting the minimum cutoff only qualifies a candidate for stage 1 shortlisting which also considers academic scores, work experience, and diversity components.

Ques. What is the placement record of IIM Lucknow PGP?

Ans. The IIM Lucknow PGP 2026 batch achieved 100% placement with an average package of INR 33.2 LPA and a median of INR 32.9 LPA. The highest domestic package stood at INR 1 Crore per annum. A total of 580 offers were made to 559 students by 200 participating companies including McKinsey, BCG, Bain and Company, Amazon, Google, Goldman Sachs, and JPMorgan among others.

Ques. Is work experience required for IIM Lucknow PGP admission?

Ans. Work experience is not mandatory for the IIM Lucknow PGP but it contributes 10% to the stage 1 composite shortlisting score. Fresh graduates may apply as long as they meet the CAT percentile cutoff and academic eligibility. Candidates with relevant work experience in corporate, government, or research settings receive a higher composite score at stage 1, which improves the probability of receiving a WAT and PI call from IIM Lucknow.

Ques. What is the selection process for IIM Lucknow PGP after CAT?

Ans. After CAT results, IIM Lucknow shortlists candidates using a composite score where CAT carries 60% weight, Class 12 marks carry 10%, graduation marks carry 10%, work experience carries 10%, and academic and gender diversity carry 5% each. Shortlisted candidates attend a Written Ability Test (30 minutes, 300-word essay) and a Personal Interview (20 to 25 minutes) on campus. A minimum score of 12 out of 40 in the PI round is required to remain eligible for the final merit list.

Ques. Does IIM Lucknow PGP offer scholarships?

Ans. Yes, IIM Lucknow offers merit-cum-need based scholarships to eligible PGP students, assessed on the basis of academic performance and demonstrated financial need. SC and ST students are also eligible for fee concessions as per government norms. Additionally, partner banks provide education loan support covering the full programme fees of INR 20,75,000, which can be repaid over a flexible tenure after programme completion and placement.