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11 Mar, 2025 IIML - Indian Institute of Management (IIM Lucknow) is a renowned institution situated in the vibrant city of Lucknow, within the state of Uttar Pradesh.

IIM Lucknow offers Postgraduate programs, Executive PGP, and Fellow Programs in management. The 2023 admissions for most of the courses are currently going on. The final admission offers are scheduled for the second week of April. IIM Lucknow has conducted WAT and PI for the PGP courses in the month of February. The candidates were shortlisted on the basis of CAT, where the overall cut-off was 90 and the sectional cut-off was 85.

Admission into most of the courses is based on entrance exams like CAT/ GMAT/ GRE/ GATE/ JRF. The candidates for the executive courses can also appear for PGPWE Entrance Test, conducted by IIM Lucknow if they have not yet appeared for any exam. The final selection into these courses is based on the exam score, Written Ability Test, Personal Interview, and academic and professional profile.

Table of Content

IIM Lucknow Important Dates 2023
IIM Lucknow Admission Stories
IIM Lucknow MBA Admission 2023

3.1 IIM Lucknow MBA Selection Criteria

3.2 IIM Lucknow MBA Selection for WAT-PI

3.3 Calculation of Composite Score for WAT-PI

3.4 IIM Lucknow Final Selection

3.5 IIM Lucknow PGP/ PGP ABM/ PGP SM Admission: How to Apply?

IIM Lucknow Executive PGP (PGPWE / IPMX) Admission 2023

4.1 IIM Lucknow PGPWE/ IPMX Admission Process

4.2 IIM Lucknow Admission: PGPWE/ IPMX Selection Criteria

4.3 IIM Lucknow PGPWE/ IPMX Admission: How to Apply?

IIM Lucknow Fellowship (FPM/ EFPM) Admission 2023

5.1 IIM Lucknow FPM/ EFPM Admission Process

5.2 IIM Lucknow FPM/ EFPM Selection Criteria

IIM Lucknow Admission Exams Accepted
IIM Lucknow FAQs

IIM Lucknow Important Dates 2023

PGP
CAT Result (Closed)	21 December, 2022
Shortlist Announcement for PI WAT ( Closed)	4 January, 2023
Last Date to Submit PI WAT Form (Closed)	9 January, 2023 (Till 2 PM)
PI WAT Round (ongoing)	First Week of February, 2023
Final Admission offer	Second week of April
PGPWE
Last Date to Apply (Closed)	15 December, 2022
PGPWE Entrance Exam (Closed)	7 January, 2023
Announcement of Shortlisted Candidates (Closed)	16 January, 2023
Writing Ability Tests and Personal Interviews (Closed)	28 - 29 January, 2023
Announcement of Selected Candidates (Closed	15 February, 2023
Last Date of Acceptance and Submission of Acceptance Fee (Closed)	28 February, 2023
Induction and Commencement of Program (Closed)	April 2023
IPMX
Last Date to Accept the Offer and Submit the Fees (Ongoing)	20 March, 2023
Commencement of Program	April 2023
MBA E&I
Application Open	19 December, 2022 (Closed)
Application Close	30 April, 2023 (Ongoing)
Interviews	April - June, 2023
Programme Commencement	September, 2023
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IIM Lucknow Admission Stories

Name	CAT Percentile	Work Experience	Graduation score	Link
Gaurav Jaiswal	98.34	Fresher	8.83	Read More
Mayank Dohare	91	Fresher	66.9	Read More

IIM Lucknow MBA Admission 2023

The candidates who are interested in taking admission to the PGP program at IIM Lucknow should go through the following processes:

Admission Stage	Description
CAT Registration	The candidates will have to register themselves for CAT 2022 and will also have to apply to IIM Lucknow PGP program in the same application.
CAT 2022	The candidates will have to appear for CAT and will have to score a percentile above the minimum cut-off of IIM Lucknow.
Shortlisting for WAT-PI	After the CAT results are out, the candidates will receive a call letter for WAT-PI, based on their CAT scores, scholastic achievement, and relevant work experience.
WAT-PI Round	The shortlisted candidates will have to appear for the WAT-PI round, which will be conducted in Bangalore, Kolkata, Lucknow, Mumbai, New Delhi, and Hyderabad.
Final Selection	The final selection will be based on the performance of the candidate in CAT, WAT & PI, scholastic achievements, and work experience.

IIM Lucknow MBA Selection Criteria

The candidates will be selected for PGP 2023-25, based on their CAT 2022 scores, and other criteria like previous academic performance, work experience, etc. Their two stages for shortlisting the candidates for the program.

IIM Lucknow MBA Selection for WAT-PI

The first stage is shortlisting of candidates for the WAT-PI round, based on CAT scores and Composite scores. The institute will release the list of candidates who have been shortlisted for WAT-PI and they will have to fill in the WAT-PI form within the given time.

IIM Lucknow CAT Cut-off 2023
Category	Overall	VARC	DILR	QA
General	90	85	85	85
EWS	82	77	77	77
NC-OBC	82	77	77	77
SC	65	55	55	55
ST	60	50	50	50
PWD	60	50	50	50

Calculation of Composite Score for WAT-PI

The candidates who have scored above the minimum sectional and total percentile in the respective category in CAT 2022 will be considered in stage 2.

Components	Percentage of Weight
Scaled CAT Score (CS)	60
HSC/ 12th Marks	10
Graduation Marks	10
Work Experience	10
Diversity Factor: Academic Discipline	5
Diversity Factor: Gender	5
Composite Score	100

IIM Lucknow Final Selection

The final selection will be done after the candidates have completed their WAT-PI round. The final selection will be based on the performance of the candidates in CAT, WAT, and PI, also other factors like academic performance, work experience, and diversity factor will be considered.

IIM Lucknow Final Selection Factor Weightage
Components	Percentage of Weightage
CAT	30
Academic Performance (12th + Graduation)	5 + 5
Diversity Factor	5
Work Experience	5
Written Ability Test (WAT)	10
Personal Interview	40
Final Score	100

IIM Lucknow PGP/ PGP ABM/ PGP SM Admission: How to Apply?

To apply to PGP or PGP ABM program at IIM Lucknow, the candidates will have to go through the following steps:

Visit the official website of CAT or www.iimcat.ac.in and register yourself to get the system-generated login credentials.
Then log in to your account and start filling up the application form with all the personal, educational, and work experience details.
Then apply for IIM Lucknow and PGP/ PGP ABM program and select your test center.
Submit the application and pay the application fee.

IIM Lucknow Executive PGP (PGPWE / IPMX) Admission 2023

IIM Lucknow PGPWE/ IPMX Admission Process

Admission Stage	Description
Application Form	The eligible candidates will have to fill out the application form through the official website of IIM Lucknow.
PGPWE Entrance Exam	The candidates who have not appeared for CAT/ GMAT/ GRE will have to appear for PGPWE Entrance Exam conducted by IIM Lucknow.
Shortlist for WAT-PI	The candidates will be shortlisted for Written Ability Test and Personal Interview through the test scores.
WAT-PI Round	The shortlisted candidates will have to appear for Written Ability Test and a Personal Interview.
Final Selection	Final selection will be based on the test score, academic and professional profile, WAT and PI.

IIM Lucknow Admission: PGPWE/ IPMX Selection Criteria

The candidates are shortlisted based on their scores in GMAT/ GRE / CAT/ PGPWE Entrance Exam and called for the WAT and PI rounds. The final selection is based on the following criteria:

Components	Weightage
Exam Score	30%
Academic & Professional Profile	30%
Writing Ability Test	10%
Personal Interview	30%

IIM Lucknow PGPWE/ IPMX Admission: How to Apply?

To apply to the PGPWE program, the candidates will have to fill out the application form available on the official website, upload all the required documents, and pay the application fee.

IIM Lucknow Fellowship (FPM/ EFPM) Admission 2023

IIM Lucknow FPM/ EFPM Admission Process

Admission Stage	Description
Application	The candidates will have to fill out the application form available on the official website.
PGPWE Entrance Exam (Only for EFPM)	The candidates who have not appeared for any of the exams like CAT, GMAT, GRE, GATE, or JRF/ SRF (UGC/ CSIR/ ICAR), will have to appear for PGPWE.
Shortlisting of Candidates	The candidates will be shortlisted for the interview based on their exam scores.
Final Selection	The final selection will be based on the exam scores, interview, and academic & professional profile.

IIM Lucknow FPM/ EFPM Selection Criteria

The candidates will be selected based on their scores in GRE, GATE, or JRF/ SRF (UGC/ CSIR/ ICAR) and their performance in the interview. In the final selection, the candidate’s academic and professional profile will also be evaluated.

IIM Lucknow Admission Exams Accepted

Courses	Exams Accepted
PGP	CAT
PGP ABM	CAT
PGP SM	CAT
PGP WE	GMAT/ GRE / CAT/ PGPWE Entrance Exam
IPMX	GMAT/ GRE / CAT/ PGPWE Entrance Exam
FPM	CAT, GMAT, GRE, GATE, or JRF/ SRF (UGC/ CSIR/ ICAR)
EFPM	CAT, GMAT, GRE, GATE, or JRF/ SRF (UGC/ CSIR/ ICAR)/ PGPWE Entrance Exam

FAQs

Ques. How can I apply for IIM Lucknow MBA?

Ans. The candidates can apply for the IIM Lucknow MBA program while filling up the CAT application form. There is a section where they choose the IIMs and the courses.

Ques. How much CAT score is required for IIM Lucknow?

Ans. The overall CAT cut-off for the general category is 90 and the sectional cut-off is 85. It is important to clear the minimum cut-off in both sectional and overall to get shortlisted.

Ques. What is the minimum 12th percentage required for IIM Lucknow?

Ans. The candidates should have 98% or more in their class 12th, to get 10 points in the academic section. Zero weightage will be given if the candidate has scored less than 80 percentile in 12th.

Ques. Can I get IIM Lucknow with 95 percentile in CAT?

Ans. The CAT cut-off for IIM Lucknow is 90 for general, so it is possible to get a call from IIM Lucknow, but the candidates are also expected to clear the sectional cut-off which is 85 for all sections. Also, the previous academic records are also considered.

Ques. Does IIM Lucknow accept freshers?

Ans. Yes, IIM Lucknow does accept freshers to its PGP program. Having work experience is not mandatory, but it is beneficial for those who have, during admissions as well as during placements.

Ques. Is CAT compulsory for Ph.D. in IIM Lucknow?

Ans. No, CAT is not compulsory for admission into Ph.D. at IIM Lucknow. The candidates can appear for other exams like GMAT, GRE, GATE, and JRF. For Executive FPM, the candidates can also appear for the PGPWE Entrance exam conducted by IIM Lucknow.

Ques. What is the age limit for Ph.D. at IIM Lucknow?

Ans. The candidates applying for the Ph.D. program at IIm Lucknow should not be older than 55 years of age.

Ques. How long is the Ph.D. program at IIM Lucknow?

Ans. The Ph.D. program at IIM Lucknow is for a maximum of 5-year duration.

Ques. What are the documents required while applying for the IIM Lucknow PGPWE program?

Ans. The documents that need to upload while filling out the PGPWE application form are as follows:

GMAT/ CAT/ GATE/ GRE scorecard.
High School Marksheet and Certificate.
Intermediate Marks and Certificate.
Graduation Marksheet and Certificate.
Postgraduation Marksheet and Certificate (if any)
Relieving Letter and first and last salary slip for work experience.

Ques. Does an undergraduate internship count towards the minimum work experience while applying to IIM Lucknow?

Ans. No, the undergraduate internship would not count. The internships or jobs done after graduation will only be considered work experience.

Ques. What is the validity period for CAT/ GMAT/ GRE/ GATE, while applying for Executive PGP at IIM Lucknow?

Ans. The last 2-year scores are usually accepted for executive PGP at IIM Lucknow.

For GMAT/ GRE the test should be taken between April 01, 2020, to January 15, 2022).
The CAT and GATE exam taken in the year 2021 and 2022 are eligible.

Ques. How can I get admission into IIM Lucknow Executive MBA?

Ans. The candidates will have to appear for any of the exams like the CAT/ GMAT/ GRE/ PGPWE Entrance Exam. If they have cleared the cut-off then they will be shortlisted for Written Ability Test and the personal interview. The candidates will be evaluated based on their test scores, WAT, PI, and academic and professional profiles for the final selection.

Ques. How much CAT score is required for IIM Lucknow Executive MBA?

Ans. The CAT score required for admission in both Executive MBA and normal MBA is the same. The candidates should have an overall percentile above 90 and a sectional cut-off above 85.

Ques. What is the composite score cut-off for shortlisting the candidates for WAT and PI at IIM Lucknow?

Ans. For getting shortlisted for WAT and PI at IIM Lucknow, the composite score expected is around 53 % for general candidates. For OBC category students the composite score of nearly 35 %.

Ques. When does the WAT and PI process take place at IIM Lucknow?

Ans. The WAT and PI process at IIM Lucknow will take place at the end of February onwards in Bangalore, Kolkata, Lucknow, Mumbai, New Delhi, and Hyderabad

Ques. What are the eligibility criteria for PGP-ABM at IIM Lucknow?

Ans. The eligibility criteria for IIM Lucknow PGP-ABM courses are as follows:

Bachelor’s degree in Agriculture Science / Agricultural Engineering or allied subjects with a minimum 50% aggregate score (OR)
Bachelor’s degree with minimum 50% marks and must have a minimum of 2 years experience in Agriculture or allied sector.

Ques. What is the exam pattern for PGPWE Entrance Exam conducted by IIM Lucknow?

Ans. The PGPWE Entrance exam is MCQ based consisting of 100 questions for 120 minutes duration. The exam is conducted on Noida Campus. There are 3 sections of the exam that are:

Verbal Ability and Reading Comprehension (VARC)
Data Interpretation and Logical Reasoning (DILR)
Quantitative Ability (QA)

Ques. Can I get direct admission at IIM Lucknow?

Ans. Yes, IIM Lucknow offers direct admission to its various programs such as PGP, EPGP, and others to the deserving and best eligible candidates right through the management quota seats only.

Ques. What is the weightage of the CAT exam for admission into IIM Lucknow?

Ans. The weightage for CAT for shortlisting for WAT-PI is 60 and for final selection is 30.

Ques. Do I need to come to IIM Lucknow for the WAT-PI round?

Ans. No, there is no requirement to come to IIM Lucknow for the WAT-PI round, since the WAT-PI is being conducted at different locations i.e, in Bangalore, Kolkata, Lucknow, Mumbai, New Delhi, and Hyderabad

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IIM Lucknow Fees & Eligibility

Full time Courses

Course	Fees	Eligibility	Application Date
(3.8K Views) PGPM 2 Courses	₹9.8 Lakhs - 10.95 Lakhs (1st Year Fees)	Graduation with 50% + CAT	18 Dec - 31 May 2024
(1.6K Views) Master of Business Administration [MBA] (Innovation and Entrepreneurship)	₹14.3 Lakhs (Total Fees)	Graduation	18 Dec - 31 May 2024
(1.5K Views) PG Program	₹11.15 Lakhs (Total Fees)	Graduation with 50% + CAT	18 Dec - 31 May 2024
(890 Views) Fellowship	₹6 Lakhs (Total Fees)	Post Graduation with 55%	20 Nov 2023

Part time Courses

Course	Fees	Eligibility	Application Date
(146 Views) Executive Management Program in People Leadership & Strategic HR Management	₹2.98 Lakhs (Total Fees)	-	-
(1.4K Views) Executive	₹26.25 Lakhs (Total Fees)	Graduation with 50% + GMAT/GRE	1 Nov - 31 Dec 2023
(389 Views) EFPM	₹7.5 Lakhs (Total Fees)	Post Graduation with 55%	20 Nov 2023

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International Programme in Management for Executives IPMX,	Admission Link
Working Managers Programme WMP,	Admission Link
FPM, PGPM,	Admission Link

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CAT 2024 Registration Date	Aug 03, 2024 - Feb 13, 2025
CAT 2024 Result Date	Dec 26, 2024

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IIM Lucknow: 10 Answered Questions

How much minimum CAT percentile do I need to get IIM Calcutta or IIM Lucknow if I have Xth 93, XIIth 73, and BTech 70, without any work experience?

Raktim Tarafdar

Your graduation score is a bit low but it depends on your institute too. If you are from a top college, then this score will be considered pretty good. Moreover, past academics are not the only deciding factor when it comes to admission to IIMs. You do have decent changes if selection viewing your overall profile.

As for the CAT Score, don’t set a fixed target and just aim for as high as you can. The cutoffs keep changing depending on various factors so what should remain constant are your efforts. Additionally, preparing for the interview is very crucial because it determines your chances of admission.

What is the selection procedure of IIM Lucknow?

Ayush RajStudied at Indian Institute of Management Lucknow

The procedure is divided into three stages:

WAT: If you are selected for WAT based on your profile and CAT score, you will likely be contacted to proceed with the process in the city of your choice. The process begins on the scheduled day with a WAT in which you are given 10 minutes to write on a given topic. The subject matter could be abstract, current affairs-related, or, in rare cases, technical.

GD: After submitting your WAT sheets, you will be asked to participate in a GD on the same topic.

PI: Following the GD, the same panel will conduct one-on-one interviews with the candidates. The majority of the questions are based on the information you would have provided in your profile on the application, including your educational background, ECA, and work history (if any).

You should also be ready to respond to inquiries about current events and perhaps your group discussion (GD) if there was a particularly important point to be made.

Why do people flock to IIM Lucknow and leave SPJIMR and FMS, when IIML teaches management like engineering whereas SPJIMR and FMS have a more conducive environment to actually learn? They also get the

Swati BiswasGMP International Management, S. P. Jain Institute of Management and Research (2018)

By ‘teaches Management like Engineering’ I assume what you mean is Management studies at IIM Lucknow are more strict, mundane, and repetitive. In this regard, I refuse to accept your claim as the reality is far from this.

People graduating from these institutes are youngsters with an age group of 20-25 so there is very little impact of the institutes' pedagogy on the learner’s ability to learn. These candidates are likely to be more serious regarding their growth and even sacrifice the fun of a typical B School life just to reach new heights. Anyone with such a mindset is likely to fare well anywhere irrespective of the choice of Institute.

I am going to specifically pinpoint the scenario at FMS because there is a general conception that FMS has a relatively chilled ambiance. The truth is I have seen many students working tremendously hard in their 2 years. They explore much more than academics and take part in many extracurricular activities because they know it’s their last opportunity before they enter the corporate world. The attendance rules although stricter than that at IIM Lucknow are no direct indication of the general discipline and the rigor of the curriculum. Every institute has its own tailored learning environment and it’s up to the students to make the most out of it.

People just ‘flock’ to a particular B School because of the sheep mentality. Rather their decisions are based on continuous analysis of various factors like tags, peer group, intended specialization, placement opportunities, personal goals.

I am fresher student studying at IIM Lucknow, I want to drop out. What are my chances of converting IIM-A,B, C after gaining 2-3 years of experience?

Saloni GuptaIIM Kozhikode PGP 2018-20

I don’t think it's wise to decide to drop out from IIM Lucknow when you already worked hard and cracked the entrance. You even succeeded in the interview and yet here you want to give it all up. Every year the level of difficulty of entrance exams like the CAT and XAT keeps changing. Students who might have scored 90+ percentile one year might score 40-60 percentile next year. It all depends on preparation and mindset. Meanwhile, you have already succeeded and gotten into an IIM so why take it for granted?

Yet if you are adamant about not continuing, I would suggest you just focus on your job and gain a lot of experience. Chances are that you might climb the ladder without an MBA or IIM. Many CEOs and CFOs don’t need an MBA to make them what they are.

Despite it all, if you are appearing again for CAT, then make sure you have a valid explanation of dropping out during your interview.

Does IIM Lucknow only give admission to students with work experience?

Animesh ShahMBA from Indian Institute of Management Lucknow (2022)

The simple answer is no, IIM Lucknow and in fact, even other IIMs don’t give calls to just experienced people. Every MBA aspirant who has a Bachelor's degree in any field (minimum 3 years of course) or is in their final year is eligible to appear for CAT. You start getting calls from IIMs based on your percentile. IIM Lucknow Sectional Cutoff is 85 Percentile while the Overall CAT Percentile is 90 for General Category.

However, there are several other parameters that determine your chances of admission. The parameters along with their respective weightage are given below

Parameters	PGP Weightage	PGP-ABM Weightage	PGP-SM Weightage
CAT	60	60	60
Class 12 Marks	10	10	10
Graduation Marks	10	10	10
Work Experience	10	0	10
Academic Diversity	5	20	5
Gender Diversity	5	5	5

From the table you can determine that the maximum weightage is given to CAT. Although work experience does carry a certain weight, a fresher can maximize their CAT score to compensate for it.

IIM Lucknow gives more weightage to work experience than other IIMs but that does not mean it does not give admission to freshers. It’s just that experienced candidates have a higher chance of admission.

How can I gain admission to IIM Lucknow?

Akash Kumar SahStudied at Indian Institute of Management Lucknow

The first step to getting admission to IIM Lucknow is to apply for entrance exams. Several national-level entrance exams are accepted by the IIM Lucknow for admission to its Management programs. Some of them include

PGP: CAT

MBAEx: GMAT

DPM: CAT/ GMAT/ GRE/ GATE/ UGC-JRF

IIM Lucknow Sectional Cutoff is 85 Percentile while the Overall CAT Percentile is 90 for General Category.

The next step is PI. Candidates shortlisted on the basis of CAT score will be called for Personal Interview. This year, the WAT round is excluded from the selection process. The various parameters that are considered while shortlisting candidates for this round are

Parameters	PGP Weightage	PGP-ABM Weightage	PGP-SM Weightage
CAT	60	60	60
Class 12 Marks	10	10	10
Graduation Marks	10	10	10
Work Experience	10	0	10
Academic Diversity	5	20	5
Gender Diversity	5	5	5

The 3rd step includes shortlisting of candidates based on the following parameters

Parameters	PGP & PGP-SM	PGP-ABM
CAT	30	35
Academic Performance (12M + GM)	5+5	5+5
Diversity Factor	5	5
Work Experience	5	NA
Written Ability Test	10	10
Personal Interview (PI)	40	40

So finally based on your CAT score, GDPI score and your academic record along with work experience your total will be calculated out of 100. The students will then be listed in descending order of their total score and top students will be made an admission offer.

Which B-school is harder to get into when you have a 'mediocre' academic profile and 1 yr of work experience, FMS Delhi or IIM K, L, and I?

Akriti Guptalives in Mumbai, Maharashtra, India

Among the above B-schools, FMS will be easier to enter because other IIMs like IIM K, IIM L, and IIM I give more weightage to past academic performance. FMS selection will be based on Personal Interviews, Group Discussions, and CAT scores.

IIM K gives 40% weightage while the initial shortlisting of candidates for Personal Interviews is contrary to IIM L and IIM Indore which gives only 20% weightage. IIM Indore gives no weightage to work experience where IIM K gives only 5% and IIM L gives 10% weightage.

All in all, if you are a mediocre student then you have to outperform others in terms of CAT score and PI/GD performance. Indore is home for freshers and competing here will be difficult but you should focus more on FMS then IIM L and then IIM K for your shortlisting and put your best foot forward and convert your calls.

All the best and Best of luck for your D-day.

Can I get a call from IIM Lucknow as well as FMS Delhi after getting a 99+ percentile in CAT? My academics marks are 74%, 73% and 65% in X, XII and graduate degree in engineering respectively.

Chandan PandeyPGDM from Indian Institute of Management Lucknow (Graduated 2018)

Honestly speaking, your chances of getting into IIM Lucknow Calcutta and Kozhikode are scarce unless you score 100 percentile considering your profile. IIM Ahmedabad, Indore and Shillong won’t give you a call even after 100 as their eligibility criteria focuses majorly on past academics which are below average in your case.

IIM Bangalore is unpredictable in its eligibility criteria. It might take students with poor academic backgrounds but good work experience. So if you have none you can forget this chance also.

FMS does not almost consider past academics at all but for that, you need a CAT percentile of more than 99.5. For the safer side a 99.75 might grant you a conversion.

Don’t get demotivated just because of your past academic performance and ruin your future. Rather make the most out of your present life and opportunities.

Should I join IIM Lucknow for a PGP now offer in hand or wait and go for a one-year MBA program? My work experience is 45 months with decent academics.

Sheel Saurabh BalleyStudied at Indian Institute of Management Lucknow

If IIM Lucknow doesn't hire you for positions that are relevant to your experience in a 2-year program, it will be harder for you to land the desired positions (though there are exceptions).

The one-year MBA is designed for students with more than five years of experience and offers many benefits, including a balanced and diverse cohort from which you can learn from their past failures and successes. The placement scene for a 5-year-old male would be highly subjective (depending on your past experience, past brand name, etc.) People with less than six years of experience have been offered AVP positions in reputable MNCs. Therefore, it is dependent upon what you bring to the table.

Furthermore, because the 2-year course is 34/35 years old, industry acceptance is much higher than for the 1-year course, which is now in its 13th year.

Before making a decision, weigh your options and speak with as many alumni as possible.

What is RTI Data for IIM Lucknow?

Mansi Jain

IIM Lucknow RTI Data for batch 2023-25 has been released. At IIM Lucknow, a total of 127812 general category candidates selected IIM Lucknow as their CAT preference, of which 1275 were shortlisted for PI WAT round and 585 received the final offer.

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