Babasaheb Bhimrao Ambedkar University (BBAU) placed 1,489 students across its programmes in 2023-24, according to its NIRF 2025 data submission. The Lucknow-based central university reported a median salary of INR 9.52 LPA for the PG 2-year group in 2023-24, while the MBA-specific median reached INR 15.13 LPA in the 2024-25 placement cycle as per NIRF 2026 data.

BBAU placements are managed through the Central Placement Cell (CPC), which conducts campus drives during the academic year for sectors such as IT, banking, pharmaceuticals, retail, and consulting. Many students also move to higher studies. In 2023-24, 96 out of 1,398 PG 2-year graduates and 29 out of 180 UG graduates chose further education, matching the university's research focus and its enrolment of more than 800 doctoral scholars.

BBAU Placement Highlights 2025

BBAU's latest placement record shows growth in both student count and salary levels. The 2023-24 figures come from the NIRF 2025 submission, while the 2022-23 figures are taken from the NIRF 2024 submission. The MBA placement numbers for 2024-25 are based on the university's NIRF 2026 data.

Programme TypeStudents Placed (2023-24)Median Salary (2023-24)Students Placed (2022-23)Median Salary (2022-23)
UG 3-Year (B.Sc, BBA, B.Com etc.)151INR 11.85 LPA135INR 9.85 LPA
PG 1-Year36INR 6.93 LPA35INR 6.21 LPA
PG 2-Year (MBA, M.Sc, MCA, LLM etc.)1,302INR 9.52 LPA1,294INR 7.22 LPA
Total Students Placed1,489-1,464-

Placement data points:

  • The PG 2-year median salary moved from INR 7.22 LPA in 2022-23 to INR 9.52 LPA in 2023-24, showing a rise of over 30% in one year.
  • For UG 3-year courses, the median salary increased to INR 11.85 LPA in 2023-24 from INR 9.85 LPA in the previous year.
  • The PG 2-year placed count has improved from 1,178 in the 2020-21 batch to 1,302 in the 2023-24 batch.

BBAU MBA Placement 2025

The School for Management Studies runs the MBA programme at BBAU, and this course has the strongest median salary among the university's programmes. In 2024-25, 74 of 76 MBA students were placed through campus recruitment, with a median salary of INR 15.13 LPA. In 2023-24, 72 MBA students were placed at a median salary of INR 12.78 LPA, so the year-on-year rise was 18%.

MBA students receive opportunities from financial services, technology consulting, FMCG, retail, and digital marketing companies. HCL Technologies, TCS, Genpact, Yes Bank, Mahindra Finance, Godfrey Phillips India, and Collabera are among the companies that have joined BBAU campus drives. Finance, Marketing, HR, and Rural Management are the MBA specialisations, and outcomes may differ by specialisation because recruiters change from year to year.

Particulars2024-252023-242022-23
Students Eligible767676
Students Placed7472-
Placement Rate97.4%94.7%-
Median SalaryINR 15.13 LPAINR 12.78 LPA-

Note: Separate MBA figures for 2022-23 were not disclosed in the NIRF 2024 submission because they were part of the combined PG 2-year data.

BBAU B.Tech and UG Placement 2025

BBAU offers B.Tech in areas such as Computer Science, Electronics and Communication, Mechanical, and Civil Engineering. The UG 3-year category in NIRF reporting includes the university's three-year science and commerce courses. B.Tech, being a four-year course, is listed separately in the university's NAAC and CPC records.

For 2022-23, official CPC placement records show B.Tech students getting offers from Infosys, TCS, L&T, Indian Bank, Honeywell International, Adani, and ICICI Bank. Engineering placement packages listed in the CPC record range from INR 2.16 LPA to INR 6 LPA. These outcomes include hiring by private companies as well as government and PSU-linked recruiters.

Particulars2023-242022-232021-22
UG 3-Year Students Placed151135103
UG 3-Year Median SalaryINR 11.85 LPAINR 9.85 LPAINR 5.94 LPA
Students Opting for Higher Studies294577

UG placement points:

  • Students choosing higher studies after UG fell from 77 in 2021-22 to 29 in 2023-24, showing more students moving straight into jobs.
  • The UG 3-year median salary increased from INR 5.94 LPA in 2021-22 to INR 11.85 LPA in 2023-24.

BBAU M.Sc, M.Pharm, and LLM Placement 2025

BBAU's postgraduate science and professional courses show different placement patterns. In 2024-25, the M.Pharm course placed 28 out of 30 students and recorded a median salary of INR 10.45 LPA, compared with INR 8.52 LPA in 2023-24. The LLM course placed 34 students in 2024-25 at a median salary of INR 7.62 LPA, while 4 students chose further studies or preparation for judicial services.

M.Sc students from Biotechnology, Environmental Science, and Chemistry have received individual offers from clinical research companies, diagnostics firms, university research departments, and pharmaceutical manufacturers. In 2023-24, the PG 1-year group had 38 students, and 36 of them were placed with a median salary of INR 6.93 LPA.

ProgrammeStudents Placed (2024-25)Median Salary (2024-25)Median Salary (2023-24)
MBA74INR 15.13 LPAINR 12.78 LPA
M.Pharm28 of 30INR 10.45 LPAINR 8.52 LPA
LLM34INR 7.62 LPA-
PG 1-Year (all streams)36 of 38INR 6.93 LPAINR 6.21 LPA

Top Recruiters at BBAU Lucknow

BBAU's Central Placement Cell records show participation from companies across IT services, financial services, consumer goods, retail, education, telecom, and other sectors. IT, finance, and consumer-focused firms are a major part of the recruiter list.

SectorCompanies
IT and TechnologyTCS, HCL Technologies, Infosys, Genpact, Collabera, DeltaX, Accolite Digital, VDart
Banking and Financial ServicesYes Bank, Mahindra Finance, Bharat Financial Inclusion Ltd, HDB Financial Services, ICICI Bank, Indian Bank, IIFL Finance
FMCG and RetailGodfrey Phillips India, Decathlon Sports India, Reliance Brands, Lulu Mall
Education and EdTechEduGorilla, BYJU’S, Akash BYJU’S, UpGrad, Intellipaat, My Captain
Telecom and OthersVodafone Idea, Aviotron Aerospace, Protouch, Info Edge India

For engineering streams, CPC records for graduating batches from 2018 to 2022 also list offers from L&T Electrical, Honeywell International, Adani Lucknow International Airport, Northern Railway, and Cybage Software.

BBAU Lucknow Placement FAQs

Ques. What is the median package for MBA students at BBAU Lucknow?

Ans. BBAU MBA students recorded a median package of INR 15.13 LPA in the 2024-25 placement cycle. Out of 76 eligible students, 74 were placed. The MBA median package in 2023-24 was INR 12.78 LPA. These numbers come from the university's NIRF data submission and cover campus placements only.

Ques. How many students get placed at BBAU overall each year?

Ans. In 2023-24, BBAU placed 1,489 students across all programmes as per the NIRF 2025 data submission. This total includes 151 UG 3-year students, 36 PG 1-year students, and 1,302 PG 2-year students. In the same year, another 125 students from the PG 2-year group selected higher studies instead of taking up direct jobs.

Ques. Which programme has the best placement at BBAU Lucknow?

Ans. MBA has the highest median salary at BBAU, with INR 15.13 LPA in the 2024-25 cycle. M.Pharm came next in the same cycle with a median salary of INR 10.45 LPA. The full PG 2-year group, covering M.Sc, MCA, LLM, and MBA, reported a median salary of INR 9.52 LPA for 2023-24. For B.Tech, CPC records show engineering graduate packages in the INR 2.5 LPA to INR 6 LPA range, depending on branch and recruiter.

Ques. What sectors recruit from BBAU Lucknow?

Ans. BBAU students are hired by companies from IT and technology consulting, banking and financial services, FMCG and retail, pharmaceuticals, edtech, and telecom. Recruiters such as TCS, HCL Technologies, Genpact, Yes Bank, Mahindra Finance, Godfrey Phillips India, Decathlon, and Infosys have visited the campus. Engineering students have also received offers from L&T, Honeywell International, and Adani.

Ques. Do a significant number of BBAU students opt for higher studies instead of placements?

Ans. Yes. Many BBAU students choose postgraduate or doctoral study instead of joining jobs right after graduation. In 2023-24, 29 of 180 UG graduates and 96 of 1,398 PG 2-year graduates went for higher studies. This fits BBAU's profile as a research-focused central university with more than 800 PhD scholars. Students from science and law streams also often prepare for competitive exams, government services, or higher academic qualifications.