As per the announcement made by Shri Dharmendra Pradhan, IIM Lucknow will launch Bachelor in Science (BS) in Artificial Intelligence and Business Analytics, MBA in Technology and Integrated B.S. + Tech MBA.
IIM Lucknow BS in Artificial Intelligence & Business Analytics – 4 Years Program – Launch Year 2026-27
IIM Lucknow Bachelor in Science (BS) in Artificial Intelligence and Business Analytics will be a 4 years program designed for higher secondary (10+2) students with a qualifying rank in JEE Advanced. IIM Lucknow BS in AI BA will be launched in the academic year 2026-27.
Sharing information about this program with MBAUniverse.com, IIM Lucknow said: “Rooted in the academic excellence and intellectual rigour of IIM Lucknow, the Bachelor of Science in Artificial Intelligence is a future-focused programme integrating advanced AI and business analytics with business, management, and ethics. Designed to meet the global shift toward specialised AI education, the programme prepares students to develop, manage, and govern intelligent systems responsibly in complex, real-world contexts.”
Foundations subjects that will be taught in this programme are:
- Data Warehousing
- Data Structures & Algo
- Data Engineering
- Big Data Computing
- AI Fundamentals
- Object-Oriented Programming
- Data Visualization
- Machine Learning
- System thinking
- Business Analytics
- Cloud Computing
- ML Deployment
- Computer Vision
- Deep Learning
- Responsible AI
IIM Lucknow BS AI Business Analytics Eligibility
- 10+2
- Qualifying Rank in JEE Advanced
IIM Lucknow MBA Technology - 2 Years Program - Launch Year: 2027–28
IIM Lucknow will also launch a two-year MBA in Technology, with a focus on Artificial Intelligence and Business Analytics domains.
Sharing information about this program with MBAUniverse.com, IIM Lucknow said: “The Tech MBA in Artificial Intelligence and Digital Transformation is a forward-looking 2-year regular MBA programme designed for the next generation of technology leaders. Blending advanced AI capabilities with core management disciplines, the programme prepares professionals to translate emerging technologies into scalable business value while navigating ethical, regulatory, and societal considerations.”
IIM Lucknow Concentration
- Business Domain Foundation
- Low-code/no-code AI courses
- Enterprise’s systems & Architecture
- AI & Analytics leadership
- Fintech and Digital Finance
- Cloud & Enterprise Solutions
- Cybersecurity & Risk leadership
IIM Lucknow MBA Tech Eligibility
- Valid CAT score
- Detailed admission policy will be notified later on IIML website
IIM Lucknow Integrated BS & Tech MBA Dual Degree - 5 Years Program - Launch Year: 2027–28
For students enrolled in the B.S. (AI & BA) program at IIM Lucknow will have the option of pursuing an integrated B.S. + Tech MBA degree, completing both the degrees in 5 years.
Sharing information about this program with MBAUniverse.com, IIM Lucknow said: “The Integrated Dual Degree Programme in Artificial Intelligence and Technology Management (BS in Artificial Intelligence + Tech MBA Dual Degree) is specifically designed for students aspiring to earn a graduate degree in Artificial Intelligence in conjunction with an MBA.” IIM Lucknow further added, “Its unique structure enables students to complete both graduation and an MBA within five years, preparing them for leadership roles at the intersection of technology, business, and society.”
Speaking at the launch, Shri Dharmendra Pradhan said, “We aim to make India a global leader in ethical AI. I commend business schools for leading the integration of AI into management education, innovation, and real-world societal applications.”
Prof. M. P. Gupta, Director, IIM Lucknow, remarked that the new programmes on Artificial Intelligence at IIM Lucknow blend business acumen with technological depth. IIM Lucknow, he said, aims to bridge the gap between technology innovation and commercially viable business models which will serve as a powerful catalyst in developing AI capacity.
Prof. M. P. Gupta assumed charge of Director IIM Lucknow in April, 2025. Earlier he has served as Head of the Management Department (2016-19) and Dean (Planning) at IIT Delhi. He is known for pioneering works in the area of e-governance. He has been closely following ‘Digital India’ and ‘Smart City’ programs of the Government of India (GoI). He is also steering a European Union (EU) funded project ‘EU-India Cooperation Platform in Future Internet and Electronic Media’.
Established in 1984, the IIM Lucknow is regarded as one of the leading business school in India. In 2005, IIM Lucknow expanded geographically by becoming the first IIM to set up a satellite campus at NOIDA in Delhi National Capital Region. IIM Lucknow holds the prestigious “Triple Crown” accreditation (AACSB, AMBA, and EQUIS). Today, IIM Lucknow offers six postgraduate programs and two doctoral programs. With addition of these new programs, IIM Lucknow will extend its reach into the fast growing undergraduate management education as well.
In a step toward strengthening India’s offerings in artificial intelligence and technology-driven management education, Union Education Minister Shri Dharmendra Pradhan inaugurated IIM Lucknow’s new programmes in Artificial Intelligence. IIM Lucknow will launch three AI-centred management programmes that cover both Undergraduate (UG) and Post Graduate (PG) domains. Prof. M. P. Gupta, Director, IIM Lucknow, remarked that these new programmes will blend business acumen with technological depth.