Indian Institute of Management Lucknow (IIML)- Lucknow
Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh · Public · Established 1984
Overview
Set up in 1984, IIM Lucknow runs on a 200-acre campus in Uttar Pradesh's capital, with 1,215 students taught by 141 faculty members. It holds accreditation from AACSB, AMBA and EFMD Global, and admits students through CAT, GMAT and GATE scores. In NIRF's Management rankings for 2025, it placed 5th nationally with a score of 77.97 out of 100.
Placement records for the two-year Management PG programme show full placement for three straight years running: 614 of 614 graduates placed in 2023-24, 591 of 591 in 2022-23, and 515 of 515 in 2021-22. Median salaries have stayed close to the 30 LPA mark through this period -- 30 LPA in both 2023-24 and 2022-23, and 29 LPA in 2021-22 -- giving a fairly consistent picture of outcomes for this batch size.
For anyone weighing up management schools, the combination of a top-five NIRF rank in the subject and placement data covering over 500 graduates each year offers a reasonably solid basis for comparison against other institutes in the same field.
Courses & Fees
| Course | Duration | Total Fees | Eligibility |
|---|---|---|---|
| PGPM (General Management) | 2 Years | INR 20.75 Lakhs | Graduation With 50% + CAT |
| PGPM (Agri-Business Management ) | 2 Years | INR 20.75 Lakhs | Graduation With 50% + CAT |
| EFPM | 5 Years | INR 7.5 Lakhs | Graduation + CAT |
| BPGP | 2 Years | INR 14.95 Lakhs | Graduation + CAT |
| IPMX | 1 Year | INR 26.25 Lakhs | Graduation with 50% + GMAT/GRE |
Admissions
Empowering
The IIM Lucknow environment provides students with integrated training in academic rigor, case study application and experiential projects that foster the development of strong managerial judgment. The school creates a community that supports the development of leaders, the making of ethical decisions, and the creation of innovative solutions through cross-functional collaboration and thinking. These components combined with a strong focus on industry immersion, global experience, and student collaboration contribute to the development of confidence, analytical depth, strategic clarity and the ability to successfully navigate complex business challenges.
Admission Process
The CAT exam is the primary means of processing admissions to IIM Lucknow, with subsequent rounds being the Written Aptitude Test (WAT) and Personal Interview (PI). For admission to IIM Lucknow, candidates are initially shortlisted according to their sectional and overall percentiles achieved on the CAT Exam. A final merit list is generated by assessing each candidate on several criteria: CAT score, academic record from 10th grade through graduation, work experience related to business, gender and academic diversity, and performance on WAT reading and individual interviews.
Eligibility Criteria
A bachelor's degree with 50% marks (or 45% for SC/ST/PWD) is required to be eligible for the IIM Lucknow PG Programme. Some of the specialised programmes can require candidates to have a degree related to the area of specialisation or relevant professional qualification. If you are in your last year of study, you may submit an application as long as you fulfil all the necessary requirements before enrolling. Additionally, some Programmes (e.g. PGP-SM, Executive etc.) require relevant work experience to prepare candidates for the level of coursework involved in advanced management education.
Placements
The excellent placement records achieved by IIM Lucknow serve as evidence of an excellent academic quality and therefore an exemplary level of industry trust already established. Due to this strong calibre, IIM Lucknow continues to attract an array of industry leading employers in Consulting, Financial Services, Product Management, Technology, Sales and Marketing, Operations, and E Commerce. As such, students of IIM Lucknow benefit from a broad range of excellent career opportunities.
Top Recruiters
Reported by the institute in its NIRF data submission. Median salary is the figure NIRF asks for — half of the placed students were paid more, half less.
Management
| Year | Programme | Graduated | Placed | Median salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023-24 | PG 2-year | 614 | 614 | 30 LPA |
| 2022-23 | PG 2-year | 591 | 591 | 30 LPA |
| 2021-22 | PG 2-year | 515 | 515 | 29 LPA |
Rankings
Published by the National Institutional Ranking Framework, Ministry of Education. The score is out of 100 and is what the rank was decided on.
| Year | Category | Rank | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Management | #5 | 77.97 |
Infrastructure
The hostels of IIM Lucknow are equipped with modern facilities and are located on the campus. Each hostel has either single or shared accommodations that are furnished with furniture and provide internet access, as well as designated areas for studying. Every hostel has round-the-clock security personnel, as well as common rooms; laundry services; spaces for recreation indoors; and dining hall areas, serving nutritious meals. The environment of the hostels has been designed for student comfort and provides a community atmosphere in which students can combine academic pursuits with health and welfare in an ecological, tranquil, and sustainable manner.
The Institute offers students the latest technology and resources in terms of learning materials through the use of Smart Classrooms, Advanced Computer Lab (ACL), Simulated Learning Center, Research Lab (RL), and the World's Best Library (WBL). These facilities support interactive teaching and learning through case studies. Additionally, there are also seminar rooms, auditoriums, Incubation Spaces (IS), which promote creativity, research excellence, and collaborative learning.
IIM Lucknow promotes holistic development through extensive sports and recreation facilities such as grounds for cricket, football, basketball and tennis, along with indoor games, a gymnasium and jogging tracks. Dedicated fitness centers, yoga spaces and activity clubs support physical and mental well-being. Students engage in tournaments, cultural events and hobby clubs, creating a vibrant campus life that balances academics with recreation and community bonding.
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