Institute Overview

Indian Institute of Management Lucknow (IIML) is one of the premier business schools in India. Established in 1984, IIM Lucknow is the fourth IIM to be established in India. The institute has earned a reputation for excellence in management education, research, and corporate partnerships.

#4

NIRF Management Ranking

1984

Established

1,500+

Students

90+

Faculty Members

Key Highlights

  • 185-acre state-of-the-art campus at Prabandh Nagar, Lucknow
  • First IIM to establish a second campus at Noida
  • Triple accreditation: AACSB, AMBA, and EQUIS
  • Strong industry-academia interface with 250+ corporate partners
  • 100% placement record for flagship PGP program
  • Pioneer in Agribusiness Management programs
  • Strong alumni network of 12,000+ professionals globally

Recognition & Accreditations

  • AACSB Accreditation (Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business)
  • AMBA Accreditation (Association of MBAs)
  • EQUIS Accreditation (European Quality Improvement System)
  • NIRF Ranking 2024: #4 in Management
  • Recognized as Institute of National Importance

Programs Offered

Post Graduate Programme in Management (PGP)

Duration: 2 years, Full-time

Seats: 500

Eligibility: Bachelor's degree with 50% marks

Entrance: CAT

Flagship business management program with specializations

Post Graduate Programme in Agribusiness Management (PGP-ABM)

Duration: 2 years, Full-time

Seats: 60

Eligibility: Bachelor's degree with 50% marks

Entrance: CAT

Specialized program focusing on agribusiness sector

Post Graduate Programme in Sustainable Management (PGP-SM)

Duration: 2 years, Full-time

Seats: 60

Eligibility: Bachelor's degree + 2 years experience

Entrance: CAT/GMAT

Focus on sustainable business practices

Fellow Programme in Management (FPM)

Duration: 4-5 years, Full-time

Seats: 20

Eligibility: Master's degree or equivalent

Entrance: CAT/GMAT/UGC-NET

Doctoral program for academic careers

Executive Programme in Management (EPM)

Duration: 1 year, Part-time

Seats: Varies

Eligibility: Working professionals

Locations: Noida Campus

For mid-career professionals

Online Certificate Programs

Duration: 6-12 months

Mode: Online

Eligibility: Graduates

Platform: IIML Online

Management development programs

Admission Process

Eligibility Criteria

  • Bachelor's degree of minimum 3 years duration with 50% marks (45% for SC/ST/PwD)
  • Valid CAT score (GMAT for international candidates)
  • For PGP-SM: Minimum 2 years of work experience
  • Final year students can apply
  • No age limit for any program

Selection Process

  1. CAT Examination
  2. Shortlisting based on CAT scores and academic profile
  3. Written Ability Test (WAT) and Personal Interview (PI)
  4. Final selection based on composite score:
    • CAT Score: 60%
    • WAT/PI: 30%
    • Academic Profile: 10%

Important Dates for 2025 Admission

Event Date Programs
CAT 2024 Examination November 24, 2024 All PGP Programs
Application Deadline September 15, 2024 PGP, PGP-ABM, PGP-SM
Shortlist Announcement January 2025 All Programs
WAT-PI Process February-March 2025 All Programs
Final Offer April 2025 All Programs

Application Fees

Category Application Fee Late Fee
General/OBC ₹2,000 ₹2,500
SC/ST/PwD ₹1,000 ₹1,500

Placement Statistics

₹32.2 LPA

Average Package

₹1.1 CPA

Highest Package

100%

Placement Rate

150+

Recruiting Companies

Sector-wise Placement (2024)

Sector Percentage Average Package Top Roles
Consulting 30% ₹34.5 LPA Strategy, Operations, IT Consulting
Finance 25% ₹36.2 LPA Investment Banking, Equity Research
Sales & Marketing 20% ₹28.8 LPA Brand Management, Digital Marketing
Operations & IT 15% ₹29.5 LPA Product Management, Supply Chain
General Management 10% ₹31.2 LPA Leadership Roles

Top Recruiters

Consulting

McKinsey, BCG, Bain, Deloitte, PwC, EY, KPMG, Accenture Strategy

Finance

Goldman Sachs, Morgan Stanley, JP Morgan, HSBC, HDFC, ICICI, Axis Bank

FMCG & Retail

HUL, P&G, ITC, Nestle, Coca-Cola, Amazon, Flipkart

Technology

Microsoft, Google, Amazon, Adobe, IBM, Intel, Cisco, Oracle