IIM Lucknow Admission

IIM Lucknow programs are accredited by AMBA, EQUIS, and AACSB, thus having a triple crown accreditation for their excellence in academics. IIM Lucknow is connected with 24 leading B-schools across the globe for student exchange programs. Admission to IIM Lucknow is done through CAT and GMAT. Apart from the main campus, it additionally possesses an additional campus at Noida exclusively featuring a full-time one-year MBA program (IPMX), and two-year PGP (Post Graduate Program) for working executives (PGP-WE) and executive education. The two-year PGP and fellowship programs admissions are based on Common Admission Test (CAT), while a GMAT score is considered for the International Program in Management for Executive (IPMX), and a one-year full-time residential program. Admission to the two-year PGP program (PGP-WE) for the working executive is based on a GMAT score or a written examination conducted by IIM Lucknow. Although getting admission to any of the IIMs is a hurdle task for the candidates, after attaining the status of IIM Lucknow student, several competitions, and cultural programs are awaiting the candidate to make IIM Lucknow a memorable place forever in their life.

IIM Lucknow Admission Highlights

Particulars	Statistics
Establishment year	1984
Ownership type	Public
Mode of study	Full-time
Student intake (MBA)	495
MBA fees	20.75 Lakhs
Number of courses	40+
Flagship courses	MBA/PGDM
Level of programs offered	PG, Certificate, Doctor-level
Total faculty	71

IIM Lucknow admission for the academic year 2023 for most of the courses is going on. The institute conducted Written Ability Test (WAT) and Personal Interviews in February. Based on CAT scores, the candidates were shortlisted and the overall cut-off stood at 90 and the sectional cut-off at 85. The admission is based on various entrance exams such as CAT/GMAT/GRE/GATE/JRF. If aspiring candidates for executive courses have not appeared in any of these examinations, they can still get admission to IIM Lucknow based on PGPWE, an entrance exam conducted by the institute itself. Shortlisted candidates must go through the Written Ability Test (WAT) and Personal Interview. In general, the final selection in the IIM Lucknow admission process to all the courses is based on the entrance exam score, Written Ability Test (WAT), Personal Interview, academic profile, and work experience of the candidate. For the executive programs, IPMX and PGP-WE admissions are based on GMAT scores, personal interviews, and work profiles.

IIM Lucknow Admission

Indian Institute of Management, IIM Lucknow admission 2023 provides admission in a variety of management courses at postgraduate and doctoral levels, including Post Graduate Program (PGP), MBA (Entrepreneurship & Innovation), PGP- (Agri-Business Management), PGP- (Sustainable Management), PGP-WE, IPMX, and Fellow Programs in Management. IIM Lucknow admission criteria are based on candidates' performance in national-level entrance examinations.

Important things to be noted for IIM Lucknow admission 2023;

• CAT notification is out and the registration is in progress at the official website iimcat.ac.in
• The candidates are requested to apply online through the official website as the last date to submit the online application form is September 13.
• CAT 2023 exam date is November 26, 2023.
• The last date to submit the application form for phase-1 of IPMX will be October 31.

IIM Lucknow Admission Important Dates

Programs	Events	IIM Lucknow Admission Important Dates
PGP	CAT 2023 Registrations Starts	August 02, 2023
	CAT 2023 Registrations Close	September 13, 2023
	CAT Admit Card Release	October 25, 2023
	CAT 2023 Exam Date	November 26, 2023
	CAT Result	21 December 2023 (Tentative)
	Shortlist Announcement for PI WAT (Closed)	4 January 2024 (Tentative)
	Last Date to Submit PI WAT Form (Closed)	9 January 2024 (Tentative)
	PI WAT Round (ongoing)	First Week of February 2024
	Final Admission offer	April 29, 2024 (Tentative)
PGP-WE	Last Date to Apply (Closed)	15 December 2023 (Tentative)
	PGPWE Entrance Exam (Closed)	7 January 2024 (Tentative)
	Announcement of Shortlisted Candidates (Closed)	16 January 2024 (Tentative)
	Writing Ability Tests and Personal Interviews (Closed)	28 - 29 January 2024 (Tentative)
	Announcement of Selected Candidates (Closed	15 February 2024 (Tentative)
	Last Date of Acceptance and Submission of Acceptance Fee (Closed)	28 February 2024 (Tentative)
	Induction and Commencement of Program (Closed)	April 2024 (Tentative)
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 June 2023 (Ongoing)
	Interviews	July – August 2023
	Program Commencement	September 2023

IIM Lucknow Courses & Eligibility Criteria

IIM Lucknow courses & eligibility criteria are given below;

Program	Program Description	Eligibility Criteria
PGP	It’s a two-year full-time residential program. An MBA degree is awarded on successful completion of the program.· The program is designed in such a way that it helps in developing professional managers with great conceptual fundamentals and skills to manage businesses in the future.	A Bachelor’s degree with at least 50% marks or an equivalent CGPA.
MBA (E & I)	A 16-month program. The course is designed to serve individuals with a dream of becoming entrepreneurs.	A Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in any discipline as per the CAT eligibility requirements.
PGP-ABM	A two-year full-time residential PG program.· The program is designed to deliver agribusiness leaders and entrepreneurs, and intrapreneurs with a vision to promote agribusiness and agro-based enterprises.· An MBA degree in Agribusiness Management is awarded on successful completion of the program.	A Bachelor's degree in Agriculture Science/ Agricultural Engineering or allied subjects Agriculture: Agriculture, Agronomy, Soil Science, Agriculture Biochemistry, Agricultural Economics, Agricultural Extension, Plant Breeding and Genetics, Entomology, Plant Pathology, Agricultural Engineering;  Animal Husbandry /Fisheries; Dairy Science/Technology; Forestry; Food Technology, Food Technology & Management; Horticulture; Rural Studies/Rural Sociology/Rural Cooperatives/Rural Banking; Science: Biology, Biochemistry, Biotechnology(includes Biotechnology Engineering), Botany, Home Science, Life Science, Zoology and Veterinary Science – with at least 50% marks or an equivalent CGPA.
PGP-SM	A two-year program· The program covers specialized areas such as systems thinking, social entrepreneurship, lifecycle management, stakeholder management, and public policy in addition to general management courses.	A Bachelor’s degree in any discipline with at least 50% marks or equivalent, with at least two years of professional experience.
PGP-WE	A two-year program for working executives.·         Uniquely designed for working executives, entrepreneurs, and professionals.· An MBA degree is awarded on successful completion of the program.	Executives with a bachelor’s degree in any discipline with a minimum of 50% marks or equivalent CGPA and a minimum post-qualification 3-year work experience.
IPMX	One-year residential program.· Exclusively designed for mid-senior level professionals	Executives with a bachelor’s degree in any discipline with a minimum of 50% marks or equivalent CGPA and a minimum post-qualification 5-year work experience.

IIM Lucknow Admission: Courses & Fees

Courses	Fees
PGP	INR 11.15 lakhs (1st Year Fees)
MBA	INR 14.30 lakhs (1st Year Fees)
Fellowship	INR 6 lakhs (1st Year Fees)
Executive	INR 26.25 lakhs (1st Year Fees)
EFPM	INR 7.5 lakhs (1st Year Fees)

IIM Lucknow Admission: Courses & 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

IIM Lucknow MBA Admission

IIM Lucknow MBA admission 2023-25 is based on CAT 2022 scores, academic performance, and work experience. The two-stage selection process is crucial for IIM Lucknow MBA admission. The first stage is shortlisting the candidates based on their CAT scores.

IIM Lucknow MBA admission process is as follows;

• Aspiring candidates must register for the CAT examination and apply to the IIM Lucknow PGP/MBA program through the same application.
• Appear for the CAT examination and score a good percentile above the required minimum cut-off to secure admission to IIM Lucknow.
• After the announcement of CAT results, eligible candidates will receive a call letter to appear for the WAT and PI.
• Candidates’ academic profile and professional work experience will be taken into account for considering them for WAT and PI.
• WAT and PI rounds will be conducted in Lucknow, New Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata, Hyderabad, and Bangalore.
• The final selection to the IIM Lucknow MBA program will be based on CAT, WAT & PI, academic and personal profile.

IIM Lucknow MBA WAT-PI

IIM Lucknow MBA WAT-PI is conducted as the second stage of the selection process after shortlisting the candidates based on their CAT scores. the institute will release the merit list of shortlisted candidates after the completion of the application process. The selected candidates are required to fill out the WAT-PI form for proceeding further with IIM Lucknow MBA WAT-PI.

IIM Lucknow CAT Cut-off 2023 is given below;

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

The candidates who successfully secured a minimum sectional percentile and above-par overall percentile in the respective category in the CAT examination will be selected for the next stage.

Let’s see the distribution of weightage to be considered for the selection;

Components	Percentage of weightage
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 Admission: MBA Final Selection Criteria

Based on the Written Ability Test (WAT) and Personal Interview performance, candidates will be selected for the IIM Lucknow MBA program. IIM Lucknow MBA final selection will be based on overall performance in CAT, WAT, PI, academic profile, and work experience possessed by the candidate.

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 (PI)	40
Final Score	100

IIM Lucknow PGP ABM/PGP SM Admission

IIM Lucknow PGP ABM/PGP SM admission is based on CAT. 

The application process is as follows;

• Aspiring candidates need to visit the official website www.iimcat.ac.in and register there by entering the details.
• Using system-generated login credentials, log in to your account and fill out the application form.
• Enter personal, academic, and work experience details in the prescribed columns.
• Apply for IIM Lucknow and select the PGP ABM/PGP SM program based on your interest and eligibility criteria.
• Select the test center of your choice.
• Submit the application and complete the fee payment.

IIM Lucknow Executive PGP Admission

IIM Lucknow executive PGP admission is for two programs, namely; PGP-WE and IPMX.

IIM Lucknow executive PGP admission process is given below;

• Eligible candidates are required to visit the official website of IIM Lucknow and fill out the application form
• Those who have not appeared for CAT/GMAT/GRE must appear for the written examination conducted by IIM Lucknow, known as PGPWE Entrance Examination.
• Based on the entrance examination scores, candidates will be shortlisted and called for Written Ability Test (WAT) and a Personal Interview.
• The final selection will be based on the entrance examination score, Written Ability Test, Personal Interview, academic profile, and professional work experience.

IIM Lucknow Admission: Executive PGP Selection Criteria

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

IIM Lucknow FPM/EFPM Admission

IIM Lucknow FPM/EFPM admission process is as follows;

• Visit the official website and fill out the online application form.
• Candidates will have to appear for CAT/GMAT/GRE or JRF/SRF (UGC/CSIR/ICAR).
• IIM Lucknow will conduct an entrance examination (PGPWE Entrance Test) for those who have not appeared for any of the above-mentioned examinations.
• Based on their entrance examination scores, candidates will be shortlisted for the interview.
• The final selection is based on the entrance examination scores, interview, academic and personal profile.

Frequently Asked Questions about IIM Lucknow Admission

Q. CAT score required for MBA admission to IIM Lucknow?

Ans. For the general category, the overall cut-off goes up to 90, and the sectional cut-off 85. Those who want admission to IIM Lucknow MBA Program must clear both the sectional as well as the overall cut-off to get shortlisted for the second round, WAT & PI.

Q. Minimum 12^th percentage required for IIM Lucknow admission?

Ans. 98% or more in class 12^th to secure 10 points in the academic section. Those who scored less than 80% in class 12^th, will be given a zero weightage in the academic section, nullifying their chance of admission to IIM Lucknow.

Q. Are freshers eligible for IIM Lucknow admission?

Ans. Yes. Freshers can be admitted to the PGP program offered by IIM Lucknow. Even though professional work experience surely gives you an extra edge over freshers during the final selection process and later in placements.

Q. IIM Lucknow MBA application process?

Ans. Apply for the IIM Lucknow MBA program while filling out the CAT application form. IIM Lucknow MBA admission process is as follows;

• Aspiring candidates must register for the CAT examination and apply to the IIM Lucknow PGP/MBA program through the same application.
• Appear for the CAT examination and score a good percentile above the required minimum cut-off to secure admission to IIM Lucknow.
• After the announcement of CAT results, eligible candidates will receive a call letter to appear for the WAT and PI.
• Candidates’ academic profile and professional work experience will be taken into account for considering them for WAT and PI.
• WAT and PI rounds will be conducted in Lucknow, New Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata, Hyderabad, and Bangalore.
• The final selection to the IIM Lucknow MBA program will be based on CAT, WAT & PI, academic and personal profile.

Q. How can I get direct admission to IIM Lucknow?

Ans. IIM Lucknow offers direct admission through management quota for eligible candidates for PGP and other courses.

Q. IIM Lucknow PGP-ABM eligibility criteria?

Ans. A Bachelor's degree in Agriculture Science/ Agricultural Engineering or allied subjects with at least 50% marks or an equivalent CGPA. 

Q. Is there any validity period for CAT/GMAT/GRE/GATE scores for admission to the IIM Lucknow PGP-WE program?

Ans. For admission to the executive PGP program at IIM Lucknow, the last 2 years' scores are considered valid. For example; CAT/GATE 2021, and 2022 scores are valid for 2023 admission.

Q. What is the age limit for the IIM Lucknow Ph.D. program?

Ans. The applicants must not be older than 55 years of age.

Q. What is the duration of the IIM Lucknow Ph.D. program?

Ans. IIM Lucknow Ph.D. program is of 5-year duration.

Q. Important documents required during the IIM Lucknow PGP-WE application process?

Ans. Important documents required to upload during the IIM Lucknow PGP-WE application process;

• Scorecard of CAT/GMAT/GATE/GRE entrance examination.
• Mark sheets and certificates of high school, intermediate, graduation, and postgraduation (if any).
• To prove professional work experience, a relieving letter and salary slips.