Question 1

What is the CAT Percentile for PGP, PGP - ABM & PGP - SM in IIM Lucknow?

Accepted Answer

The minimum CAT Percentile for PGP is 90, while for PGP - ABM & PGP - SM is 85 Percentile.

Question 2

What is the Final Weightage for Academic Scores in PGP Program at IIM Lucknow?

Accepted Answer

HSC & Graduation Marks carries 10% Weightage for PGP Program at IIM Lucknow.

Question 3

What was the IIM Lucknow MBA Highest Package?

Accepted Answer

IIM Lucknow recorded the Highest Package at INR 65 LPA (Domestic) and INR 1.23 CPA (International).

Question 4

What is the Eligibility Criteria for FPM Program at IIM Lucknow?

Accepted Answer

The eligibility criteria for FPM Program at IIM Lucknow is as follows:A Master' Degree or its equivalent in any discipline with minimum of 55% aggregate marks;A Bachelor's Degree in Engineering / four-year graduate degree with 65% marks or equivalent grade point average;ORAny professional qualifications such as CA, ICWA and CS with a minimum 55% aggregate marks and B.Com. as an undergraduate degree;ORApplicants already holding a two/ three year-full-time classroom-based PGDM from any of the IIM with a minimum CGPA of 6 on 10 points scale or 60%.;ORPGP-WE (earlier WMP) of IIM Lucknow with a minimum CGPA of 6.All applicants must have secured a minimum of 55% marks in all their public exams 10th onwards.

Question 5

What is the IPMX Program of IIM Lucknow (Noida Campus)?

Accepted Answer

IPMX (One-year MBA) is a 1-Year, Residential Program designed for Mid / Senior-level Professionals. A valid GMAT/GRE Score is required to apply for the Program.

Question 6

Does IIM Lucknow allow foreign nationals to apply for the IPMX program?

Accepted Answer

Foreign nationals can apply for the IPMX Program. Shortlisted Candidates for IPMX will be Interviewed by Teleconferencing / Video Conferencing facility.

Question 7

Are there any Scholarships for IIM Lucknow PGP Program?

Accepted Answer

Need-Based IIML Scholarships are available for PGP Students at IIM Lucknow.

Question 8

How is IIM Lucknow Campus?

Accepted Answer

Spread over 185 Acres, the campus provides an amazing ambience for its Students. The Institute provides an ideal setting for learning.

Question 9

What is special about IIM Lucknow?

Accepted Answer

IIM Lucknow was the fourth IIM to be established. The Institute offers various PGP Program as well as Executive & Fellow Program. IIML is the first B-school in the IIM family to set up the education satellite for its second campus in Noida exclusively for the full-time MBA program.

Question 10

How is IIM Lucknow Hostel?

Accepted Answer

There are two hostels on the IIM Lucknow campus - Chanakya and Patanjali. The campus has 128 fully Air-conditioned luxury rooms. The Hostel rooms are available on one person per room policy. CheckIIM Lucknow Hostel

Question 11

Who are the Top Recruiters for PGP at IIM Lucknow?

Accepted Answer

Barclays, Accenture, BCG, Deloitte, Amazon, Jio, Capgemini, KPMG, HDFC Bank, Uber etc are some of the Top Recruiters for PGP at IIM Lucknow.

Question 12

What is the Summer Internship Statistics for IIM Lucknow?

Accepted Answer

IIM Lucknow concluded its Summer Internship for batch 2026-28. The highest stipend was secured at INR 4 Lakhs per month while the average stipend stood at INR 1.31 Lakhs per month.

Question 13

Who were the Top Recruiters forSummer Internship at IIM Lucknow?

Accepted Answer

Top Recruiters for Summer Internship at IIM Lucknow were Accenture, Aditya Birla Group, Boston Consulting Group, Citi Bank, Deloitte etc.

Question 14

What is the IIM Lucknow Hostel Fee Structure?

Accepted Answer

The Fee Structure for IIM Lucknow Hostel is as follows:IIM Lucknow HostelFeesWithout ACINR 3.45 LakhsWith ACINR 3.87 Lakhs

Question 15

What is the Selection Process for PGPWE at IIM Lucknow?

Accepted Answer

Candidates are Shortlisted for Writing Ability Test and Personal Interview based on their valid scores inCAT/GMAT/GRE/GATE/ PGPWE Entrance Exam. Final Score for PGPWE is calculated using the following components:ComponentsWeightageTest Score30%Academic and Professional Profile30%Writing Ability Test10%Personal Interview30%

Question 16

What is the EFPM Program at IIM Lucknow?

Accepted Answer

Executive Fellow Program in Management (EFPM) is a Doctoral program and aims at preparing students for careers in Management Research, Teaching and Consulting.

Question 17

What is the Ranking for IIM Lucknow?

Accepted Answer

IIM Lucknow secured 7th Rank in NIRF in Management Category. IIM Lucknow secured 85th rank by FT Global MBA and 6th rank by IIRF.

Question 18

What is PGP - SM Cutoff for IIM Lucknow?

Accepted Answer

The cutoff for PGP - SM is tabulated below:CategoryOverallVerbal Ability and Reading ComprehensionData Interpretation and Logical ReasoningQuantitative AbilityGeneral85808080EWS77727272NC - OBC77727272SC60555555ST55505050PwD55505050

Question 19

What is the Fee Structure for PGPWE at IIM Lucknow?

Accepted Answer

The fee structure for PGPWE at IIM Lucknow is as follows:ParticularsFee StructureTuition FeeINR 11,00,000Caution Money (Refundable)INR 10,000Alumni MembershipINR 5,000

Question 20

How many campuses does IIM Lucknow have?

Accepted Answer

IIM Lucknow has 2 campuses situated in Lucknow & Noida.

Question 21

What is the Placement Statistics for the PGP - SM Program?

Accepted Answer

PGP - SM Students grabbed the highest package at INR 66 LPA. The average package stood at INR 30.44 LPA. 25+ Companies participated and offered jobs to 33 Students.

Question 22

What is the MBA E&I Program of IIM Lucknow?

Accepted Answer

MBA Entrepreneurship and Innovation (MBA E&I) is a 16 Months Program aimed to provide Entrepreneurs with skills, knowledge & industry exposure. Candidates with a valid Bachelor’s Degree and CAT / GMAT Scores are eligible to apply for the program.

Question 23

What are the Accreditations of IIM Lucknow?

Accepted Answer

IIM Lucknow is accredited by AMBA & AACSB.

Question 24

How is the Noida Campus of IIM Lucknow?

Accepted Answer

Noida Campus offers a unique locational advantage, State of the Art Teaching Infrastructure, Computer Laboratories and Student Lounges.

Question 25

How many Programs does Noida Campus offer?

Accepted Answer

Noida Campus offers WMP, IPMX, EFPM & PGP-SM Programs.

Question 26

What is the Fees for EFPM Program of IIM Lucknow?

Accepted Answer

The fees for the EFPM Program of IIM Lucknow is INR 7,50,000.

Question 27

Which are the Partner Institutions for Student Exchange programof IIM Lucknow?

Accepted Answer

Turku School of Economics, Finland; EDHEC Business School France; University of Amsterdam (UvA), Netherlands; Kelley School of Business, USA; Singapore Management University, Singapore; Western Sydney University, Australia are some of the Partner Institutions for Student Exchange program at IIM Lucknow.

Question 28

What is the Placement Statistics for the IPMX Program?

Accepted Answer

IPMX Students secured an average package & median package of INR 26.47 LPA & INR 26.62 LPA respectively. 90+ Top Recruiters participated and 30+ made offers to the students.

Question 29

What is the PGP - SM Program about?

Accepted Answer

Post Graduate Program in Sustainable Management (PGP - SM) aims to develop Management Professionals with an integrated perspective on Economic, Social and Environmental Issues.

Question 30

What is the Fellowship amount for FPM Students at IIM Lucknow?

Accepted Answer

All resident Indian Scholars are given Fellowship till 4 and a half years. Fellowship stipend of INR 35,000 per month during 1st & 2nd year. From 3rd year onwards, students receive stipends of INR 40,000 per month.

Question 31

What is the minimum CAT percentile to get into IIM Lucknow?

Accepted Answer

The minimum qualifying CAT cut off percentile for IIM Lucknow admission 2025 is similar to that of last year, i.e. 85 for General and OBC candidates. The minimum CAT overall cutoff stood at 90 percentile & sectional cutoff stood at 85 percentile.

Question 32

How can I get a confirmed seat in IIM Lucknow?

Accepted Answer

There are 2 stages that a candidate goes through prior to getting selected for IIM-Lucknow PGP course. The first stage comprises appearing for the CAT Exam conducted by the IIMs. Candidates are shortlisted for the interview based on their performance in the CAT, scholastic achievement, and relevant work experience.

Question 33

Is the IIM Lucknow campus really good for residential programs?

Accepted Answer

Spread over a lush campus of 200 acres,IIM Calcutta provides an ideal setting for learning. Along with academic inclination, the campus provides students with ergonomically designed buildings and well-manicured lawns.

Question 34

Is it really safe to do an MBA from IIM Lucknow?

Accepted Answer

The campus of IIM Calcutta is under the surveillance of security guards 24×7. Various precautionary measures are taken by the IIM Lucknow management beforehand so that the safety of the students is maintained.

Question 35

Do I need to be an MBA to do FPM at IIM Lucknow?

Accepted Answer

Not necessary. The course work of FPM at IIM Lucknow provides understanding of relevant fields of management. Different areas prefer students from diverse backgrounds to match the area requirement.

Question 36

How are MBA placements at IIM Lucknow?

Accepted Answer

In recent placements held at IIM Lucknow for the PGP program. IIM Lucknow highest package stood at INR 1 CPA while the average package stood at INR 32.23 LPA. Some of the top recruiters include Amazon, Deloitte, Flipkart, Jio Platforms and top international recruiters were African Industries Group, Landmark Group, ZYNGA and many more. Read More:IIM Lucknow Placement

Question 37

Does IIM Lucknow allow foreign nationals to apply for the program FPM?

Accepted Answer

Yes, the institute enrolls foreign nationals as well subject to the fulfillment of eligibility criteria. However, the students will not be able to apply for financial assistance provided by the Institute. They also need to pay the tuition fee for the same. CheckIIM Lucknow FPM

Question 38

What are the career options available after FPM at IIM Lucknow?

Accepted Answer

FPM stands for Fellow Program in Management. It is a doctoral degree with a duration of 4-years. This program is meant for training people for research and academics. After the completion of the degree, one can find jobs in academic institutions like IIMs, MDI, and XLRI. Many companies are concerned about research – to develop better solutions and methods to get a competitive advantage. Thus many companies have started their own research wings, like IBM, Deloitte, GE, etc.

Question 39

Who are the leading recruiters at IIM Lucknow in the recent past years?

Accepted Answer

Some of the leading industry giants which have made their presence felt in the recent few years during IIM Lucknow final placements include Amazon, Accenture, Deloitte, Flipkart, Ernst and Young, Goldman Sachs, American Express, Investec, ICICI Bank, Uber and ITC among others.

Question 40

Can I get into IIM Lucknow without a CAT score?

Accepted Answer

The only option to book a seat in IIM Lucknow is writing the GMAT and obtaining the valid sectional and overall score in it. The aspirant needs to write the GMAT exam and should score the minimum 670-715 score to be eligible for the different programmes.

Question 41

How can I check my IIM Lucknow shortlist PI Round?

Accepted Answer

To check the shortlist of IIM Lucknow, you can login at the institute’s admission portal and If you can see your name in the shortlist, you are required to download the call letter for PI and WAT. All the details regarding the subsequent rounds are provided in the call letter.

Question 42

What are the components considered by IIM Lucknow in deciding the final shortlist?

Accepted Answer

IIM Lucknow final shortlist is decided based on the vital components such as Scaled CAT score, Class 12 marks, Graduation marks, Work experience, PI and WAT scores and Diversity factors including gender and academic discipline

Question 43

Apart from the Lucknow campus, does IIM Lucknow operate in any other location?

Accepted Answer

In order to expand the realm of management education, IIM Lucknow has become the first IIM to set up a satellite campus at NOIDA in Delhi NCR region.The college operates the noida campus in order to impart Executive Education exclusively.

Question 44

What are special need based scholarships?

Accepted Answer

Special Need based Scholarships are meant for the students who have an appreciable academic record but still struggle to pursue a degree course at IIM Lucknow due to financial issues. IIM Lucknow provides Need based scholarships for such students so that they can also be a part of intensive learning programmes.

Question 45

What are the other forms of financial support that IIM Lucknow allows the students?

Accepted Answer

Financial support from IIM Lucknow needs based scholarships, or the Government of India, other industries/ corporations and even Alumni could help students achieve their dream career smoothly.

Question 46

How long is the validity for the Contingency Grant at IIM Lucknow?

Accepted Answer

Within the Contingency Grants Policy, all resident Indian scholars admitted to the programme are given contingency allowance up to four and a half years.

Question 47

What are the important documents required while applying for IIM Lucknow Scholarships?

Accepted Answer

The important documents for Scholarships at IIM Lucknow include scanned passport size photograph copy, scanned copy of 10th and12th marksheets, proof of family’s income, and as mentioned by the institute in particular scholarship notice.

Question 48

In which form is the scholarship amount given to students?

Accepted Answer

The scholarships offered to IIM Lucknow students is in the form of fee-waiver that help students pursue their courses smoothly.

Question 49

What are the fellowship programmes at IIM Lucknow?

Accepted Answer

IIM Lucknow gives fellowship programmes to the students who are looking for financial support through Fellowship Grants, Contingency Grant, Conference Support and Miscellaneous Financial Support.

Category	Details
Establishment Year \| Ownership Type	1984 \| Public
Campus size	200 acres
Student intake	576 (PGP & PGP-ABM)
MBA Fees	20.75 Lakhs
NIRF Ranking 2024	7
Number of courses	40+
TotalFaculty	71
Types of scholarships offered	Need Based and Fellowship Grants
Highest Package	INR 1.23 Crore (2024)
Top Recruiters	Accenture, BCG, Deloitte

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