Management Quota at IIM Lucknow

Management Quota at IIM Lucknow                 

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IIM Lucknow Highlights

The highlights for the IIM Lucknow are given below:

Particulars	Details
Establishment Year	1984
Accredited by	AMBA & AACSB
Approved by	UGC
Ownership	Public
Campus Type	Co-ed
Campus Size	185 acres
Admission Criteria	Entrance-Based
Programs Offered	PG, Ph.D
Exams Accepted	CAT
Scholarships	Yes
Hostel	Yes

Are IIM Management Quota Seats Available?

In addition to regular admissions through CAT, IIMs also allocate a certain percentage of seats under the management quota. Management quota seats are reserved for candidates who meet the eligibility criteria prescribed by the institute and are willing to pay a higher tuition fee. These seats are often filled through direct admission or a separate selection process conducted by the institute.

Management quota seats are often filled through sponsorship from corporate organizations, government bodies, or through direct admission processes conducted by the IIMs themselves. These seats are typically offered to candidates who have excelled in their academic or professional endeavors, showcasing exceptional leadership skills, managerial potential, or industry experience.

While the management quota provides an alternative route to secure admission, it often comes with higher fees compared to the regular admissions process. Additionally, candidates admitted through this quota may have to fulfil specific obligations, such as working with the sponsoring organization for a certain period after graduation.

The management quota plays a crucial role in fostering industry-academic partnerships and ensuring a diverse student body with a blend of academic excellence and practical experience, thereby enriching the learning environment within the IIMs.

IIM Lucknow Courses and Eligibility

The details of the IIM Lucknow courses’ eligibility is given below:

Course	Duration	Eligibility
Post Graduate Programme	2 years	Passed 10+2+3 with a minimum of 50% mark on average. Also, students will need a valid CAT scorecard.
Post Graduate Programme in Agribusiness Management	2 years	10+2+3 in Agriculture Science/ Agricultural Engineering or allied subjects with 50% marks or equivalent. Also, a recent CAT score is mandatory.
Post Graduate Programme in Sustainable Management	2 years	Graduation with 50% marks, and valid CAT score.
Post-Graduate Programme in Management for Working Executives (PGPWE)	2 years	10 + 2 + 3 or 4 years of formal education with 50% marks. Valid scorecard of GMAT/ GMAT Focus Edition/ GRE/ CAT/ GATE/ PGPWE Entrance Exam
International Programme in Management for Executives	1 year	Bachelor’s degree with 50% marks and GMAT or GRE score. Also, 5 years full-time (Regular) post-qualification (after graduation) work experience is mandatory.
Fellow Program in Management (DPM)	3 – 5 years	10+2+3 with 55% aggregate marks/bachelor’s degree in engineering or 4-year graduate degree with 65% marks/Professional qualifications: CA, ICWA and CS with a minimum 55% marks + BCom/ 2 or 3 year-full-time PGDM from any of the IIM with 60% marks / PGP-WE of IIM Lucknow with CGPA 6
Executive Fellow Programme in Management (EFPM)	3 – 5 years	10 with 50% marks/10+2 with 45% marks/10+2+3 with 60% marks. Also, applicants need 7 years of work experience, and GMAT/ GMAT Focus Edition/ CAT/ GATE/ JRF/ SRF/ PGPWE Entrance Exam score.

IIM Lucknow Fees

The fee structure at IIM Lucknow for different courses is given in the table below. However, if students are applying for a hostel, they have to pay INR 3.45 Lakhs – INR 3.87 Lakhs, depending on AC or Non-AC rooms.

Course	Total Fees
Post Graduate Programme	INR 20,75,000
Post Graduate Programme in Agribusiness Management	INR 20,75,000
Post Graduate Programme in Sustainable Management	INR 20,75,000
Post-Graduate Programme in Management for Working Executives (PGPWE)	INR 11,00,000
International Programme in Management for Executives	INR 26,00,000
Executive Fellow Programme in Management (EFPM)	INR 7,50,000

Note: Students will be provided with a stipend for the IIM Lucknow PhD course (DPM).

IIM Lucknow Admission Process

The admission process at IIM Lucknow involves evaluation of the CAT score, academic performance, extra-curricular activities and work experience. However, students should note that the work experience is not mandatory for the PGP course.

For admission, students need to follow multiple steps:

Step 1: Shortlisting & Merit List Preparation.

The initial shortlisting of the candidates will be done based on the CAT/GMAT scores and academic performance. The detailed IIM Lucknow shortlist criteria are given below:

Component	Weightage (MBA)	Weightage (MBA – ABM)	Weightage (MBA – SM)
Scaled CAT Score	60	60	60
10+2 Marks	10	10	10
10+2+3 Marks	10	10	10
Work Experience	10	0	10
Diversity Factor/Academic Discipline	5	20	5
Diversity Factor* (Gender)	5	5	5

*The maximum mark for the diversity factor for MBA–ABM is 20. 

Step 2: Conducting WAT – PI

After the initial shortlisting, students will be invited for the WAT and PI round. Then, the final score of the students will be calculated. The details about the IIM Lucknow admission criteria is:

Component	MBA & MBA –SM	MBA – ABM
CAT Score	30	35
Academic Performance (HSC and Graduation)	5 + 5	5 + 5
Diversity Factor	5	5
Work Experience	5	N/A
Writing Eligibility Test	10	10
Personal Interview*	40	40

*The pass mark for PI is 12 out of 40.

IIM Lucknow CAT Cut Off

The IIM Lucknow cut off for CAT varies with the course, and the overall cut off for the current session is:

Category	MBA	MBA – ABM	MBA – SM	MBA E&I
General	90	85	85	85
EWS	82	77	77	77
NC – OBC	82	77	77	77
SC	65	65	65	55
ST	60	55	55	50
PwD	60	55	55	50

Besides these overall cut-offs, students have to qualify for the sectional cut-offs as well. The sectional cut-off for the flagship courses at IIM Lucknow is given below.

IIM Lucknow Sectional Cut-Off 

The sectional cut-off for the MBA of CAT is:

Category	VARC	DILR	QA
General	85	85	85
EWS	77	77	77
NC – OBC	77	77	77
SC	55	55	55
ST	50	50	50
PwD	50	50	50

The sectional cut-off for MBA–ABM of CAT is:

Category	VARC	DILR	QA
General	80	80	80
EWS	72	72	72
NC – OBC	72	72	72
SC	55	55	55
ST	50	50	50
PwD	50	50	50

IIM Lucknow Placements 2025

As per the IIM Lucknow Placement 2025, a total of 570 students received job offers.

Particulars	Placement Statistics 2025
No of Offers	600+
No of Students	570
Highest Domestic Package	INR 75 LPA
Highest International Package	INR 65 LPA
Average Package	INR 32.3 LPA
Top Recruiters	Accenture, Adani Group, Aditya Birla Group, Adobe, Amazon, American Express, Bain & Company, Boston Consulting Group, Deloitte, BPCL, CRISIL, DBS Bank, GMR Group, HPCL, Javis, Jefferies, Lava, Marsh McLennan, Maruti Suzuki, Mankind Pharma, etc.
Top Domains	Consulting, Finance, General Management, Product Management, Sales & Marketing, Operations & Retail, and E-Commerce

Final Words

IIM should be the first choice of any aspirant for management studies. But for some reason, if you would like to explore your other options, check direct admission in MBA and direct admission in Symbiosis.

Management Quota at IIM Lucknow             

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