
Ranking
#5
Courses
6 Programs
Type
Public
Established in 1984 — Institute of National Importance under the IIM Act, 2017.
NIRF #5 in India (Management) and #1 in Uttar Pradesh (2025).
FT Masters in Management #57 globally (2025) and FT MBA #58 globally (2026).
100% placement — 600+ offers from 180+ recruiters for 2025 batch.
Average CTC ₹32.30 LPA and median CTC ₹31 LPA (2025).
Highest domestic CTC ₹75 LPA; highest international CTC ₹65 LPA.
185+ acre fully residential campus in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh.
8,000+ alumni in CXO, consulting, and leadership roles globally.
Diverse programme portfolio — PGP, PGP-ABM, PGP-SM, IPMX (Exec MBA), EFPM, FPM.
MBB consulting strength — McKinsey, BCG, Bain among top recruiters every year.
Appear for CAT
Register and sit for the Common Admission Test (CAT) conducted annually by the IIMs.
Shortlisting
Candidates shortlisted on CAT score, academic profile (10th, 12th, graduation marks), gender diversity, and work experience.
WAT + Personal Interview (PI)
Shortlisted candidates attend a Writing Ability Test followed by a Personal Interview at designated IIM Lucknow centres.
Final Merit List
Composite score based on CAT percentile, WAT/PI performance, academic record, and diversity factors.
Accept Offer & Pay Fees
Selected candidates confirm admission by accepting the offer and completing fee payment.
₹32.30 LPA
Average CTC (2025)
₹31 LPA
Median CTC (2025)
₹75 LPA
Highest Domestic CTC
100%
Placement Rate
Strategy & Consulting: McKinsey & Company, BCG, Bain & Company, Accenture Strategy, EY-Parthenon — dominant placement sector.
Technology & Product: Amazon, Microsoft — strong product management and business analyst roles.
Finance & Banking: Goldman Sachs, JP Morgan Chase & Co. — investment banking and financial consulting roles.
FMCG & Conglomerates: Hindustan Unilever Limited, Aditya Birla Group — brand management and general management roles.
CAT 98+ Percentile Aspirants: Targeting a top-5 IIM with MBB consulting placement strength and strong employer brand recognition.
Consulting & Strategy Aspirants: Candidates seeking careers in management consulting, strategy, BFSI, or product management.
Experienced Professionals: Professionals with 2+ years experience targeting IIM brand with strong alumni access for leadership roles.
Niche MBA Track Seekers: Students targeting agribusiness (PGP-ABM) or sustainability (PGP-SM) at a lower fee point.
Global Ranking Seekers: Candidates who value international exposure and Financial Times global ranking recognition (top 60).
IIM Lucknow offers a range of need-based, merit-cum-means, and industry-sponsored scholarships to ensure financial barriers do not prevent deserving students from joining the programme.
Need-Based Scholarship
Eligible: Family income ≤ ₹1.5 Lakh/year; up to 15% of students
Full tuition fee waiver for students from economically weaker backgrounds.
Merit-Cum-Means Scholarship
Eligible: Family income ≤ ₹1.8 Lakh/year; up to 25% of students
Annual financial support combining merit and financial need criteria.
SC/ST Scholarship
Eligible: All SC/ST students
Annual scholarship for all SC/ST category students.
Industry-Sponsored Scholarships
Eligible: Merit-based selection by sponsoring companies
Corporate-sponsored scholarships awarded to outstanding students based on academic performance and profile.
#5 in India
NIRF — Ministry of Education
Management · 2025
#1 in Uttar Pradesh
NIRF — Ministry of Education
Management · 2025
#57 Globally
Financial Times Masters in Management
Global MiM · 2025
#58 Globally
Financial Times Global MBA (IPMX)
Global MBA · 2026
185+ Acres
Campus Area
21
Hostel Blocks
Fully Residential
Campus Type
Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh
Location
4.7
8,500 Reviews
Best consulting exposure and peer learning at any IIM
The best part about IIM Lucknow is the consulting exposure and peer learning. The quality of placements, the alumni support, and the leadership environment make the MBA experience truly worthwhile.
Arushi Raina
MBA (PGP), Batch of 2022 — IIM Lucknow
P.K. Kelkar Library
60,000+ books, journals, databases, and Bloomberg terminal access for finance and research.
Research & Innovation Centres
Incubation centre and leadership development facilities supporting research and entrepreneurship.
LAN & Wi-Fi Campus
High-speed LAN and Wi-Fi in all academic buildings and hostel rooms.
Sports Complex
Aerobics, tennis, badminton, football, basketball, cricket, and gymnasium.
Auditoriums & Conference Facilities
Student-led B-school events, national competitions, and industry leadership sessions.
8,000+ Alumni Network
One of the strongest IIM alumni networks — CXO, consulting, and leadership roles worldwide.
24/7 Security
Round-the-clock campus security across all residential and academic zones.
Hostels
21 hostel blocks with single-occupancy AC rooms, student-run mess, and common rooms.
Student Reviews
Best consulting exposure and peer learning at any IIM
The best part about IIM Lucknow is the consulting exposure and peer learning. The quality of placements, the alumni support, and the leadership environment make the MBA experience truly worthwhile.
Arushi Raina
MBA (PGP), Batch of 2022 — IIM Lucknow
Student Reviews
Best consulting exposure and peer learning at any IIM
The best part about IIM Lucknow is the consulting exposure and peer learning. The quality of placements, the alumni support, and the leadership environment make the MBA experience truly worthwhile.
Arushi Raina
MBA (PGP), Batch of 2022 — IIM Lucknow
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₹75 LPA was the highest domestic package for the 2025 batch. The highest international package was ₹65 LPA.
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