IIM Lucknow Questions and Answers

Q. Courses offered at IIM Lucknow?

Ans. PGP, MBA (E & I), PGP-ABM, PGP-SM, PGP-WE, IPMX, Fellowship programs. 

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

Ans. For the general category, the overall cut-off for CAT is 90, and the sectional cut-off is 85. Those who want to be admitted to the PGP/MBA Program at IIM Lucknow must clear both the sectional and the overall cut-off to get shortlisted for the Written Ability Test and Personal Interview.

Q. Can freshers be admitted to IIM Lucknow?

Ans.  Yes. Freshers are eligible for admission to the PGP program at IIM Lucknow. 

Q. How is the MBA admission process at IIM Lucknow?

Ans. IIM Lucknow MBA admission process;

• When submitting the CAT application, apply for the PGP/MBA program offered by IIM Lucknow.
• Appear for the CAT examination and score a good percentile above the required minimum cut-off to secure admission to IIM Lucknow.
• Shortlisted candidates will receive a call letter to appear for the WAT and PI after the announcement of CAT results.
• The candidate’s academic profile and professional work experience will be taken into consideration for selection to the WAT and PI rounds.
• The final selection to the IIM Lucknow MBA program will be based on the performance in CAT, WAT-PI, and academic and personal profile. 

Q. Can anyone get direct admission to IIM Lucknow?

Ans. IIM Lucknow offers direct admission for certain management courses through management quota for eligible candidates. 

Q. What are the eligibility criteria for the IIM Lucknow PGP-ABM program?

Ans. A minimum of 50% marks or an equivalent CGPA in a Bachelor's degree in Agricultural Science, Agricultural Engineering, or related fields.

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

Ans. Applicants should be under the age of 55 years. 

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

Ans. Important documents required are given below;

• Scorecard of CAT/GMAT/GATE/GRE entrance examination.
• Mark sheets and certificates. 
• Relieving letter and salary slip to prove professional work experience. 

Q. What are the need-based scholarships offered by IIM Lucknow?

Ans. Special need-based scholarships are offered by IIM Lucknow to assist students with strong academic records who face financial limitations in pursuing courses at the institute. These need-based scholarships are awarded based on the student’s annual family income and academic performance. 

Q. What are the categories of scholarships/financial assistance provided by IIM Lucknow?

Ans. IIM Lucknow offers scholarships in 4 categories;

• Need-Based Scholarship
• Fellowship Program Grants
• Industry-sponsored scholarships (offered by corporate and alumni bodies)
• Scholarships offered by central, and state governments and other bodies for higher studies

Q. Basic eligibility criteria to avail of IIM Lucknow scholarships?

Ans. Most of the scholarships are offered based on academic records and annual family income. Meritorious students with low annual family incomes are eligible to apply for the scholarships offered at IIM Lucknow. IIM Lucknow prefers to disburse the scholarships as a fee waiver for deserving candidates with good academic records.

Q. Can anyone apply for multiple scholarships at IIM Lucknow?

Ans. No. A student is not eligible to apply for multiple scholarships at IIM Lucknow.

Q. What are the final selection criteria for the management courses batch at IIM Lucknow?

Ans. Final selection criteria for IIM Lucknow management courses;

• CAT score – 30% weightage
• 12^th – 5% weightage
• Graduation - 5% weightage
• Diversity Factor - 5% weightage
• Work Experience - 5% weightage
• Personal Interview - 40% weightage
• Written Ability Test - 10% weightage

Q. The most expensive course at IIM Lucknow?

Ans. The PGP program with a total fee of 26 lakh is the most expensive course at IIM Lucknow.

Q. IIM Lucknow Placements 2023 highlights?

Ans. IIM Lucknow 2023 final placement highlights;

• IIM Lucknow 2023 placements concluded with an impressive 100% placement record. 
• 200+ recruiters visited the campus.
• For the PGP & PGP-ABM students, the highest package received was INR 1 CPA. The average package and the median package were INR 32.23 LPA and INR 30 LPA, respectively.
• The highest and average packages for the PGP-SM batch were INR 66 LPA and INR 30.44 LPA, respectively. 
• For the IPMX batch, the median package received was INR 26.62, with an average package of INR 26.47 LPA. 

Q. What was IIM Lucknow’s highest package in 2023 placements?

Ans. During IIM Lucknow 2023 Placements, the highest domestic package and highest international package stood at INR 1 CPA and INR 65 LPA respectively. 

Q. IIM Lucknow Summer Internship Placements highlights?

Ans. IIM Lucknow Summer Internship highlights;

• IIM Lucknow summer internship program achieved a 100% placement record. 
• More than 180 recruiters participated. 
• A total of 566 students successfully secured 570 offers. 
• The average and median stipends received were INR 1.41 lakhs per month and INR 1.50 lakhs per month, respectively. 
• The maximum stipend offered was INR 3.50 lakhs per month.

Q. Top recruiters during IIM Lucknow Placements 2023?

Ans. Aditya Birla Group, Deloitte, Axis Bank, Accenture, Boston Consulting Group, KPMG, and McKinsey & Company were some of the top recruiters at IIM Lucknow Placements.

Q. Does IIM Lucknow have accommodation facilities?

Ans. Yes. IIM Lucknow offers separate hostel facilities for both boys and girls. All the basic facilities are made available in the hostel buildings and all rooms are spacious and ventilated. 

Q. Are there any healthcare facilities at the IIM Lucknow campus?

Ans. Yes, IIM Lucknow has a dedicated healthcare center with physicians working round the clock. It also houses a dispensary. 

Q. What are the library facilities available at IIM Lucknow?

Ans. The library at IIM Lucknow features an extensive collection of more than 60,000 educational materials available in diverse formats. The library collection includes books, up-to-date periodicals, electronic journals, and digital databases. It also provides supplementary facilities such as photocopying, borrowing privileges, and historical research inquiries. 

Q. Does IIM Lucknow offer any transportation facilities?

Ans. IIM Lucknow provides on-demand transportation services for residents.

Q. Sports facilities offered at IIM Lucknow?

Ans. Within the IIM Lucknow premises, a sports complex is available, offering a diverse range of recreational facilities as follows;

• Football 
• Cricket 
• Lawn Tennis 
• Volleyball court
• Gymnasium
• Badminton court
• Basketball court
• Squash court
• Swimming pool
• Tennis court
• Relaxing amenities

Q. What is the IIM Lucknow CAT percentile required for PGP-ABM, and PGP-SM programs?

Ans. The minimum IIM Lucknow CAT Percentile for PGP is 90, and for PGP - ABM and PGP – SM, it is 85 Percentile.

Q. What is the weightage assigned to the academic background in the final selection criteria of PGP at IIM Lucknow?

Ans. HSC and graduation Marks carry a 10% Weightage for the PGP Program at IIM Lucknow.

Q. What are the eligibility criteria for the fellowship programs at IIM Lucknow?

Ans. The eligibility criteria for the FPM Program at IIM Lucknow are as follows:

• A Master's Degree or its equivalent in any discipline with a minimum of 55% aggregate marks.
• A Bachelor's Degree in Engineering /four-year graduate degree with 65% marks or an equivalent CGPA.
• Any professional qualifications such as CA, ICWA, and CS with a minimum of 55% aggregate marks and B.Com. degree.
• Applicants already holding a two/ three full-time offline PGDM from any of the IIM with a minimum CGPA of 6 on 10 10-point scale or 60%.
• PGP-WE from IIM Lucknow with a minimum CGPA of 6.
• All applicants must have secured a minimum of 55% marks in all their public exams from class 10 onwards.

Q. What is the IPMX program offered at IIM Lucknow?

Ans. IPMX is a one-year residential program offered at the Noida campus of IIM Lucknow and is exclusively designed for mid or senior-level professionals. A valid GMAT/GRE Score is required to apply for the IPMX program at the institute.

Q. Are international students allowed to apply for the IPMX program at IIM Lucknow?

Ans. International candidates can apply for the IPMX Program. The institutes will shortlist the candidates based on certain eligibility criteria and the shortlisted candidates will be Interviewed via Teleconferencing / Video Conferencing facility.

Q. How good is the IIM Lucknow campus?

Ans. Spread over 185 Acres, the IIM Lucknow campus provides an amazing ambiance for its academic community. It provides an ideal setting for learning. IIM Lucknow was the fourth IIM to be founded in the country. The Institute offers various PGP programs as well as Executive and Fellow programs. It is the first IIM to set up a second campus in Noida exclusively for the executive MBA programs.

Q. Who are the top recruiting companies for PGP at IIM Lucknow final placements?

Ans. Barclays, Accenture, BCG, Deloitte, Amazon, Jio, Capgemini, KPMG, HDFC Bank, Uber, etc. are some of the top recruiting companies for PGP at IIM Lucknow.

Q. Who are the top recruiters for summer internships at IIM Lucknow?

Ans. Top Recruiters for summer internships at IIM Lucknow are Kotak Bank, Deloitte, Bain & Co., KPMG, Goldman Sachs, Google, Amazon, Barclays, and Aditya Birla Group.

Q. How much does it cost to stay at IIM Lucknow hostel?

Ans. The Fee Structure for IIM Lucknow Hostel is given below:

Non-AC: INR 3.45 Lakhs

With AC: INR 3.87 Lakhs

Q. What are the final selection criteria of PGP-WE at IIM Lucknow?

Ans. Candidates will be shortlisted for the Writing Ability Test and Personal Interview based on their scores in the CAT/GMAT/GRE/GATE/PGPWE Entrance Test. The final selection for PGPWE will consider the following components:

Components	Weightage
Test Score	30%
Academic and Work Profile	30%
Writing Ability Test	10%
Personal Interview	30%

Q. What is the EFPM program offered at IIM Lucknow?

Ans. The Executive Fellow Program in Management (EFPM) offered at IIM Lucknow is a doctoral program that aims to prepare students for careers in Management Research, Teaching, and Consulting.

Q. What is the ranking of management studies of IIM Lucknow?

Ans. IIM Lucknow secured 6^th Rank in the NIRF 2023 rankings in the Management Category. It has also secured the 90^th rank by FT Global MBA and the 4^th rank by IIRF 2023.

Q. What is the PGP-SM IIM Lucknow cut-off?

Ans. IIM Lucknow cutoff for PGP - SM is provided below:

Category	Overall cut-off	VARC	DILR	QA
General	85	80	80	80
EWS	77	72	72	72
NC - OBC	77	72	72	72
SC	60	55	55	55
ST	55	50	50	50
DA	55	50	50	50

Q. What is the fee structure of IIM Lucknow programs?

Ans. The fee structure of IIM Lucknow programs is given below;

Course	Fee structure
PGP	INR 14.35 Lakhs (Total Fees)
PGP-ABM/PGP-SM	INR 11.15 Lakhs (Total Fees)
Fellowship	INR 6 Lakhs (Total Fees)
Executive	INR 26.25 Lakhs (Total Fees)
EFPM	INR 7.5 Lakhs (Total Fees)
Certification	INR 2.98 Lakhs (Total Fees)

Q. How many campuses does IIM Lucknow have?

Ans. To expand the domains of management education, IIM Lucknow has become the first IIM to set up a second campus at Noida in the Delhi NCR region. The Noida campus offers Executive Education in management exclusively.

Q. How is the PGP-SM placement at IIM Lucknow?

Ans. The PGP - SM students achieved the highest package of INR 66 LPA during the final placements of 2023. The average package received was INR 30.44 LPA. More than 25 companies participated and offered jobs to the batch of 33 students.

Q. What is the newly introduced MBA- E & I program at IIM Lucknow?

Ans. The MBA E & I stands for MBA Entrepreneurship and Innovation (MBA E&I). It is a 16-month program aimed at providing entrepreneurs with skills, knowledge & and industry exposure. Candidates with a Bachelor’s Degree and valid CAT/GMAT Scores are eligible to apply for the program at IIM Lucknow.

Q. What are the accreditations earned by IIM Lucknow?

Ans. IIM Lucknow is accredited by AMBA and AACSB.

Q. How good is the Noida campus of IIM Lucknow?

Ans. The Noida campus offers a unique locational advantage. It offers advanced teaching infrastructure, computer laboratories, and student lounges.

Q. What are the executive programs offered at the Noida campus of IIM Lucknow?

Ans. The Noida campus offers IPMX, EFPM, and PGP-WE programs.

Q. Which are the partner institutions participating in the student exchange program of IIM Lucknow?

Ans. The partner institutions for the student exchange program at IIM Lucknow are; 

• 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. 

Q. How is the placement for IPMX students at IIM Lucknow?

Ans. IPMX students at IIM Lucknow secured an average package and median package of INR 26.47 LPA and INR 26.62 LPA respectively. More than 90 top recruiters participated and offered more than 30 job offers.

Q. What is the PGP-SM program at IIM Lucknow?

Ans. The PGP-SM stands for Post Graduate Program in Sustainable Management (PGP - SM). The program aims to develop Management Professionals with an integrated perspective on Economic, Social, and Environmental Issues. It is a two-year program that covers general management courses and specialized areas in systems thinking, social entrepreneurship, lifecycle management, stakeholder management, and public policy.

Q. What is the fellowship amount offered for FPM students at IIM Lucknow?

Ans. All Indian resident scholars are offered Fellowship for 4 and a half years. A fellowship stipend of INR 35,000 per month is given during the first and second years and from the third year onwards, students will receive stipends of INR 40,000 per month.

Q. How to confirm admission at IIM Lucknow?

Ans. There are 2 stages in the final selection process of the IIM-Lucknow PGP program. in the first stage, candidates will be shortlisted based on their CAT exam scores. CAT is conducted annually by the IIMs. Shortlisted candidates are invited for the interview. Based on their performance in the CAT, scholastic achievement, and relevant work experience, IIM Lucknow will publish the final merit list.

Q. Is it worth doing an executive MBA/PGP from IIM Lucknow?

Ans. The management programs at IIM Lucknow are accredited by AMBA, EQUIS, and AACSB. The institute is connected with 24 leading B-schools across the world for student exchange programs. So, yes, the Executive MBA from IIM Lucknow is worth doing. The Executive MBA programs or the one-year full-time MBA programs offered by IIM Lucknow have become a top choice for professionals with prior work experience. 

Q. What is the PGP-ABM program offered at IIM Lucknow?

Ans. The PGP-ABM is a two-year full-time residential PG program offered at IIM Lucknow. It is designed to deliver agribusiness leaders, entrepreneurs, and intrapreneurs to promote agribusiness and agro-based organizations. After the successful completion of the program, an MBA degree in Agribusiness Management is awarded to the students.

Q. Is an MBA mandatory to apply for FPM at IIM Lucknow?

Ans. An MBA is not necessary to apply for FPM at IIM Lucknow. The coursework of FPM at the institute provides an understanding of relevant fields of management and different areas that prefer students from diverse backgrounds to match the requirements.

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

Ans. The FPM offered at IIM Lucknow stands for Fellow Program in Management and it is a doctoral degree with a duration of four years. This program aims to train people for research and academics and after the completion of the degree, students can find jobs in academic institutions like IIMs, MDI, and XLRI. Major companies are concerned about research – to develop better solutions and methods to get a competitive advantage, and thus, many companies have started their research wings, like IBM, Deloitte, GE, etc.

Q. Is it possible to get IIM Lucknow admission without appearing for CAT?

Ans. IIM Lucknow admission considers valid CAT and GMAT scores. If the candidate wants to be admitted to the PGP programs at IIM Lucknow without appearing for CAT, the only option available is to write the GMAT and obtain a valid sectional and overall score in it. The aspirant must write the GMAT exam and should score a minimum of 670-715 score to be eligible for the PGP programs at IIM Lucknow. A valid GMAT score is considered for the International Program in Management for Executives (IPMX). The two-year PGP program (PGP-WE) for the working executive is also based on a GMAT score or a written examination conducted by the institute.

Q. How to check the list of shortlisted candidates for the Personal Interview round of IIM Lucknow admission?

Ans. To check the list of selected candidates for the personal interview round, candidates can log in to the institute’s admission portal and check the names in the shortlist. The selected candidates are required to download the call letter for PI and WAT. All the details regarding the final selection rounds will be provided in the call letter.

Q. What are the components considered for preparing the final merit list for IIM Lucknow PGP programs?

Ans. IIM Lucknow's final merit list considers several factors such as CAT percentile, class 10 and 12 marks, academic background, professional work experience, PI and WAT scores, and diversity factors including gender and academic discipline.