IIM Lucknow Admission Important Dates 2027

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IIM Lucknow MBA Admission 2027

IIM Lucknow PGP admission 2027 is meant for the 2027-29 batch. The intake is likely to stay near the 2024-26 batch strength of 509 students. In the 2024-26 cycle, more than 6,87,515 candidates applied across PGP, PGP-ABM, and PGP-SM together. IIM Lucknow shortlisted 3,914 candidates for WAT-PI, while PGP alone finally admitted 509 students.

IIM Lucknow MBA Eligibility Criteria 2027

Applicants need a bachelor's degree from a recognised university. The minimum graduation marks and CAT cutoffs are different for each category.

• Each CAT section, VARC, DILR, and QA, must separately clear the sectional cutoff.
• A positive raw score is required in every CAT section.
• CGPA conversion follows this formula: obtained CGPA divided by maximum CGPA, multiplied by 100.
• PGP total fees are indicative at INR 20,75,000. Year 1 is INR 10,95,000 and Year 2 is INR 9,80,000.

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IIM Lucknow MBA Selection Criteria 2027

The PGP selection process has two parts. First, IIM Lucknow prepares a shortlist score for WAT-PI. After WAT-PI, it calculates the final merit score.

Stage 1: Shortlist Composite Score Weightages

• CAT Score: 60%
• Class 12 Marks: 10%
• Graduation Marks: 10%
• Work Experience: 10%
• Academic Diversity: 5%
• Gender Diversity: 5%

Stage 2: Final Merit Score after WAT-PI, out of 100

• A candidate must score at least 12 out of 40 in PI. Anyone below this mark is not included in the final merit list.
• WAT is a 30-minute, 300-word essay on a current topic.
• The PI usually has 2 to 3 faculty members and runs for 20 to 25 minutes.
• Female candidates can get up to 5 bonus marks for gender diversity in the final composite score.

Actual CAT percentile range for admitted PGP students, 2024-26 batch:

• General: minimum 92.41 percentile, average 99.44 percentile
• NC-OBC: minimum 83.74 percentile, average 96.99 percentile
• EWS: minimum 86.83 percentile, average 97.65 percentile
• SC: minimum 65.13 percentile, average 91.76 percentile
• ST: minimum 61.21 percentile, average 86.88 percentile
• PwD: minimum 61.13 percentile, average 86.82 percentile

Note: PGP-SM, or Sustainable Management, also uses CAT followed by WAT-PI. It differs from PGP because applicants must have at least 24 months full-time work experience after graduation. Work experience has 5% weight in final merit, and candidates fill a separate programme preference form. The 2024-26 PGP-SM batch had 46 students.

How to Apply for MBA at IIM Lucknow?

1. Complete CAT 2026 registration at iimcat.ac.in within the application dates.
2. Take CAT 2026 in the test city chosen by you.
3. Once CAT results are out, fill the IIM Lucknow PGP programme preference form at iiml.ac.in.
4. Attend WAT-PI at an IIM Lucknow centre if shortlisted. Earlier centres have included Bengaluru, Mumbai, Noida, and Lucknow.
5. Check iiml.ac.in for the merit list and accept the offer before the given deadline.
6. Pay the seat deposit to confirm admission.

IIM Lucknow PGP-ABM Admission 2027

IIM Lucknow PGP-ABM admission 2027 is for the two-year Post Graduate Programme in Agribusiness Management. The programme usually has 60 seats, and the 2024-26 batch enrolled 59 students. Admission is based only on CAT, followed by WAT-PI conducted by IIM Lucknow. Work experience is not given any weight in shortlisting or final selection.

IIM Lucknow PGP-ABM Eligibility Criteria 2027

A bachelor's degree is required for PGP-ABM, and students from all graduation streams can apply. Candidates must submit the separate programme preference form before the deadline. If this form is not submitted, the candidate is not considered for PGP-ABM.

• PGP-ABM total fees are indicative at INR 20,75,000. The fee structure is the same as PGP, with Year 1 at INR 10,95,000 and Year 2 at INR 9,80,000.
• In the 2024-26 batch, 68% of admitted PGP-ABM students were freshers with no work experience.
• For General category students admitted in 2024-26, the actual minimum CAT percentile was 92.67 percentile.

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IIM Lucknow PGP-ABM Selection Criteria 2027

PGP-ABM uses the same broad composite score method as PGP. The major difference is that work experience has 0% weight at both stages.

Stage 1: Shortlist Composite Score Weightages for PGP-ABM

• CAT Score: 60%
• Class 12 Marks: 10%
• Graduation Marks: 10%
• Work Experience: 0%, not counted
• Academic Diversity: 10%
• Gender Diversity: 10%

Stage 2: Final Merit Score Weightages for PGP-ABM, out of 100

• Personal Interview: 40%
• CAT Score: 35%, higher than PGP
• Written Ability Test: 10%
• Academic Record: 10%
• Work Experience: 0%
• Diversity: 5%

• For the 2024-26 admission cycle, IIM Lucknow shortlisted 3,257 candidates for PGP-ABM WAT-PI.
• The PI minimum score rule of 12 out of 40 applies to PGP-ABM too.

How to Apply for PGP-ABM at IIM Lucknow?

1. Register for CAT 2026 at iimcat.ac.in and appear for the exam.
2. After CAT results, go to iiml.ac.in and fill the common IIM application form along with the PGP-ABM programme preference form.
3. Submit the preference form by the deadline because missing it removes the candidate from PGP-ABM consideration.
4. Attend WAT-PI at an IIM Lucknow centre if shortlisted.
5. Accept the admission offer and pay the seat deposit within the allowed time.

IIM Lucknow IPMX Admission 2027

IIM Lucknow IPMX, or International Programme in Management for Executives, is a one-year full-time MBA equivalent course for working professionals. For the 2027-28 batch, applicants need GMAT or GRE scores and at least four years of full-time work experience after graduation. Indian and international candidates can apply.

IIM Lucknow IPMX Eligibility Criteria 2027

IPMX checks both test score and work experience. The main requirements are listed below.

• IPMX total programme fees are INR 26,00,000. Students also pay a refundable caution deposit of INR 20,000 and a one-time alumni membership fee of INR 5,000. The total outgo is INR 26,55,000.

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IIM Lucknow IPMX Selection Criteria 2027

The IPMX process has four steps: online application, profile shortlisting through GMAT or GRE, WAT and PI, and final selection.

IPMX Final Composite Score Weightages:

• GMAT or GRE Score: 30%
• Academic and Professional Profile: 30%
• Personal Interview: 30%
• Written Ability Test: 10%

• PI and WAT are held at the IIM Lucknow Noida campus and select international locations.
• For queries, candidates can contact admission_nc@iiml.ac.in or +91-120-6678481.

How to Apply for IPMX at IIM Lucknow?

1. Take GMAT or GRE at an authorised test centre. Test centre-based scores are required.
2. Submit the IPMX online application at iiml.ac.in before the Phase 1, Phase 2, or Phase 3 deadline.
3. Upload transcripts, work experience letters, and the Statement of Purpose.
4. Attend WAT and PI at IIM Lucknow Noida campus or another assigned centre if shortlisted.
5. Accept the admission offer and pay the programme fees and deposits.

IIM Lucknow MBA vs IIM Calcutta vs FMS Delhi

CAT-based MBA colleges differ in cutoff, final score calculation, fee, and the value given to work experience. The table places IIM Lucknow PGP beside IIM Calcutta MBA and FMS Delhi MBA.

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At the qualifying stage, both IIM Lucknow and IIM Calcutta expect CAT percentiles above 90. FMS Delhi usually begins General category shortlists at 98-plus because of its low fee and strong brand value. IIM Lucknow gives work experience 10% weight in the shortlist composite, so experienced applicants get more benefit here than they do at FMS Delhi.

IIM Lucknow FPM Admission 2027

IIM Lucknow offers the Fellow Programme in Management, also known as the Doctoral Programme in Management, as a full-time residential PhD-equivalent course. Applications for the 2027 intake have not opened yet. For the 2026 cycle, applications closed on February 16, 2026, interviews were held in April 2026, and classes began in June 2026. The 2027 round is expected in late 2026 on a similar schedule.

IIM Lucknow FPM Eligibility Criteria 2027

Applicants can meet the FPM eligibility rule through different academic qualifications. The main routes are given below.

• Age must not be more than 55 years as of June 30 of the admission year.
• Accepted qualifying tests are CAT, GATE, GRE, GMAT, or JRF or SRF from UGC, CSIR, or ICAR. The test score must be from the last two years.
• Application fee is INR 1,000 for General and OBC candidates, and INR 500 for SC and ST candidates.

IIM Lucknow FPM Selection Criteria 2027

IIM Lucknow shortlists FPM applicants through academic profile and qualifying test score. Shortlisted candidates then attend the Research Aptitude Test, called RAT, and PI at the Lucknow campus.

• FPM scholars get a monthly stipend of INR 35,000 in Years 1 and 2, and INR 40,000 from Year 3 onwards.
• Students also get full tuition exemption, free hostel accommodation on campus, health insurance, and conference travel grants of INR 1,40,000 to INR 1,60,000 per year.
• FPM is available in eight areas: Finance and Accounting, Marketing, Operations Management, Human Resource Management, Decision Sciences, Strategic Management, Information Technology, and Economics.

How to Apply for FPM at IIM Lucknow?

1. Keep a valid CAT, GATE, GRE, GMAT, or JRF or SRF score that is not older than two years at the time of application.
2. Check iiml.ac.in for the FPM 2027 application notice, expected in late 2026.
3. Submit the online application at iiml.ac.in with transcripts, qualifying test scorecard, and research statement.
4. Attend RAT and PI at the IIM Lucknow campus in Lucknow if shortlisted.

IIM Lucknow Scholarships

IIM Lucknow provides need-based and merit-cum-means support to PGP and PGP-ABM students. It also helps eligible students access government scholarship schemes.

• Need-based financial aid: PGP students can apply for this support through the student welfare office. The window generally opens soon after the programme starts.
• Government SC and ST scholarship: Eligible SC and ST students can apply for the Post Matric Scholarship from the Ministry of Social Justice. It pays part of the tuition and living cost.
• Bank loan tie-ups: IIM Lucknow has helped admitted students get education loans from selected public sector banks on preferential terms. Details are shared during admission.
• FPM stipend: FPM scholars receive INR 35,000 per month in Years 1 and 2, and INR 40,000 per month from Year 3. This is separate from any outside scholarship.
• IPMX merit-based consideration: Phase 1 IPMX applicants get priority consideration for merit scholarships. The scholarship amount depends on the applicant profile and is decided during admission.