IIM Lucknow completed the Placement 2026 drive for the 2024-26 batch with a highest domestic CTC of INR 1 crore per annum, a highest international package of INR 65 LPA, and an average CTC of INR 33.2 LPA. The campus drive saw participation from recruiters such as Accenture, Deloitte, PwC, BCG, American Express, EY, McKinsey & Company, Kotak, Bain & Company, and others.

IIM Lucknow Summer Internship placements for the 2025-2027 batch closed with 572 offers. The mean stipend stood at INR 1.67 lakhs per month, the median stipend was INR 1.72 lakhs per month, and the highest domestic stipend reached INR 3.95 lakhs per month.

The highest international package stayed unchanged from last year at INR 65 LPA. The highest domestic package increased by 33.3% in 2026 compared with 2025. Peak salary figures changed sharply across years, while average salary levels remained fairly steady.

IIM Lucknow Placement 2026 Statistics

The final placement data for IIM Lucknow Placement 2026 is listed below.

Particulars2026 Placement Statistics
Total Students559
Total Offers580+
Highest Domestic CTCINR 1 crore
Highest International CTCINR 65 LPA
Average CTCINR 33.2 LPA
Median CTCINR 32.9 LPA
Roles OfferedConsulting, Finance, General Management, IT & Analytics, Sales & Marketing, Operations, Retail E-Commerce

IIM Lucknow Placement Trends

The table below shows how IIM Lucknow placement figures changed across recent years.

ParticularsPlacement (2025)Placements (2024)Placements (2023)
Number of Recruiters250+250+200+
Number of Offers604634632
Number of Students583576556
Highest Package (International)INR 65 LPAINR 1.23 CPAINR 65 LPA
Highest Package (Domestic)INR 75 LPAINR 65 LPAINR 1 CPA
Average PackageINR 32.3 LPAINR 30 LPAINR 32.23 LPA
Top RecruitersAccenture, Deloitte, PwC, BCG, American Express, EY, McKinsey & Company, etcAccenture, Deloitte, Mc Kisney, Microsoft, ABG, Adani Group, BCG, Bain & Company etcBarclays, Accenture, BCG, Deloitte, Amazon, Jio, Capgemini, KPMG etc

IIM Lucknow Placement Recruiters

The recruiter list for IIM Lucknow placements included both first-time recruiters and legacy recruiters.

First-time RecruitersLegacy Recruiters
ADM CapitalAditya Birla Group
AnnovaAdobe
ARPWOODAmerican Express
BlinkitAvendus
BNY MellonAirtel
British international investmentAdani
Colabera digitalAxis Mutual Fund
CognizantBajaj Consumer Care
CloudnineAccenture
Dolat CapitalAccenture Technology
Droege GroupAmazon
ExideAir India Express

IIM Lucknow Summer Placement Statistics

IIM Lucknow finished the Summer Placement process for the 2026 batch. The key SIP figures are given below.

Particulars2026 SIP Statistics2025 SIP Statistics2024 SIP Statistics
Total Students572576491
Gender Ratio30% Female, 70% male35% Female, 65% Male32% Female, 68% Male
Highest StipendINR 3.95 lakhsINR 3.95 lakhsINR 3.50 lakhs
Average StipendINR 1.67 lakhsINR 1.43 lakhsINR 1.31 lakhs
Median StipendINR 1.72 lakhsINR 1.5 lakhsINR 1.30 lakhs
Average Stipend (Top 10%)INR 2.64 lakhsINR 2.92 lakhsINR 2.90 lakhs
Number of students with Stipend >=1.5L334279259
Number of students with Stipend >=1L439409410

IIM Lucknow Summer Internship Domain-Wise Statistics

The domain-wise stipend details for IIM Lucknow Summer Internship Placement 2026 are shown below.

DomainHighest StipendMedian Stipend
FinanceINR 3.95 LPMINR 1.50 LPM
ConsultingINR 2.50 LPMINR 2 LPM
Sales & MarketingINR 2.50 LPMINR 1.50 LPM
General ManagementINR 2.25 LPMINR 1.50 LPM
Product, Tech & AnalyticsINR 2.25 LPMINR 1.75 LPM
OperationsINR 2.20 LPMINR 1.60 LPM

IIM Lucknow Summer Placement Recruiters

The following recruiters took part in IIM Lucknow Summer Placement 2026.

Top Recruiters
AKLEMAngeloneAccentureACT
AdaniAmazonAdobeAirtel
BarclaysAvendusBlinkitAxis Bank

IIM Lucknow Placement FAQs

Ques. What should students do to apply for off-campus placements at IIM Lucknow?

Ans. Students can prepare for off-campus placements by following these steps:

  • Track platforms and company pages that share off-campus hiring updates.
  • Make a short resume. Freshers should try to keep it to one page, and the maximum length should be two pages.
  • Build strong command over one programming language. One language is enough if the basics are clear.
  • Study two subjects properly, preferably Data Structures and Algorithms and OS.
  • Work on communication, aptitude, and logical reasoning.
  • Before the interview, learn about the company's products and work.
  • Stay confident in the interview. Recruiters mainly check basics and confidence, and they do not expect much more than that.

Ques. Can a low UG score affect IIM Lucknow campus placements?

Ans. During summer placement applications, firms have fewer ways to compare students, so they may shortlist students using undergraduate CGPA. It is still not the only factor. The impact depends on your CV, the CVs of other students, and what each firm is looking for.

For final placements, the CGPA earned in the first year at IIM carries more importance. Other selection factors also change from company to company. Consulting and Finance firms are known to give more weight to CGPA than firms in Marketing and Technology.

Ques. How is the IIM Lucknow PGPSM course for placements?

Ans. IIM Lucknow's Post Graduate Program in Sports Management (PGPSM) has built a good name for placement results. Students from the course have received opportunities in sports management-related areas such as sports marketing, event management, sports analytics, and other sectors.

Ques. Does having 4 years of work experience lower placement chances at IIM Lucknow?

Ans. Some of the best placements at IIML have gone to students with more than 4 years of work experience. Relevant or even unrelated work experience can add value because:

  • You may understand business better than a fresher.
  • You have already worked in a corporate setup, which helps you adjust to workplace culture.
  • Your past work experience is likely to have taught you people management skills.

Ques. What is the placement record of IIM Lucknow?

Ans. IIM Lucknow has a strong placement record with high placement outcomes and top recruiter participation. For the 2024-2026 batch, the institute recorded more than 580 offers for 559 students. The 2026 batch received an average salary of INR 33.2 LPA, while the highest domestic salary was INR 1 crore and the highest international salary was INR 65 LPA.