IIM Lucknow has AC class rooms and lecture theatres
IIM Lucknow has cafeteria and tea coffee vending machines
The computer and finance labs are set up at IIM Lucknow
IIM Lucknow has well furnished hostel block offering housing capabilities for more than 500 students
Gyanodaya, the library of IIM Lucknow is spacious 30,000 square foot two storied building with learning resources
IIM Lucknow has spacious AC Auditorium at its Lucknow campus and at Noida campus with seating capacity of 800 people
A well stocked department store run by Kendriya Bhandar at IIM Lucknow caters to the daily needs
Well equipped GYM and periodical fitness sessions take care of students’ fitness at IIM Lucknow
Medi-care facilities provide a flexible medi-care support through in-house Medical Officers at IIM Lucknow campus
IIM Lucknow has set up Incubation Centre to encourage entrepreneurship
IIM Lucknow provides transport service from campus to city for students, faculty and staff
IIM Lucknow has well equipped sports complex both indoor and outdoor sports facilities
IIM Lucknow campus is Wi Fi enabled
IIM Lucknow has various centres of excellence, student committees and clubs for various activities
Established in 1984, IIM Lucknow is one of the top IIMs. In Govt of India NIRF Ranking 2024 IIM Lucknow ranking position is # 7 among top 125 management colleges in India. Indian Institute of Management (IIM) Lucknow moulds its students into value driven leaders, managers and global players. IIM Lucknow undertakes a diverse range of academic activities aimed at creation, dissemination and application of management knowledge and practice. Number of students studying at IIM Lucknow are more than 1000. The Indian Institute of Management Lucknow has partnered with many reputed international institutions across the world for student exchange, research, faculty exchange programmes. These institutes abroad are located in North America, Europe, Asia, Africa and in other countries.
IIM Lucknow is a highly ranked management institute. It is ranked #7 in Govt of India MHRD, NIRF Ranking 2024 among top 125 management institutes in India. IIM Lucknow ranking is #2 in MBAUniverse.com B-School Ranking 2024. IIM Lucknow's International Programme in Management for Executives (IPMX) is ranked 85th position globally, marking a climb of 5 ranks and is placed 4th amongst all IIMs in the 2024 Financial Times MBA Rankings.
IIM Lucknow Placement is consistently rising with a consistent record of 100% placements over the years. In IIM Lucknow Placements 2024 were completed 100% placement for the largest ever 2022-24 batch of 576 students with average salary at Rs.30 LPA and highest domestic salary of Rs. 66 LPA. IIM Lucknow placement was simultaneously conducted for PGP and PGP-ABM students who got 634 offers from 250 companies. IIM Lucknow Highest International Salary stood at Rs.45 LPA. Accenture, Adani, Deloitte, BCG, PwC, McKinsey emerged as the top recruiters.
IIM Lucknow offers wide range of MBA programmes including flagship two-year full-time PGP; two year full time PGP-ABM; two year full time PGPSM; 16 Months MBA E&I; One year full time IPMX; Two years Part time PGPWE; Four and half years Doctoral degree FPM programme among other management programmes. Admission to PGP programmes is through CAT exam and for other programmes different admission criteria and eligibility criteria are followed.
IIM Lucknow has two campuses at Lucknow and Noida. Spread over 185 acres, IIM-Lucknow campus has ergonomically designed buildings, well-manicured lawns and stands of large trees. IIM Lucknow has established its satellite campus at Noida in Delhi NCR. The Noida campus has a full time dedicated pool of faculty having in-campus residence facilities for both faculty and the students. The campus has been developed as a centre of excellence in the area of executive education
Top domains and function in which IIM Lucknow students got leadership roles included Consulting, Finance, General Management, IT and Analytics, Sales and Marketing, Operations and Retail E-Commerce among others
Consulting emerged as the top recruiting sector in IIM Lucknow placements 2024. Consulting firms -- Accenture, Deloitte India, Boston Consulting Group (BCG), Pricewaterhouse Coopers (PwC), McKinsey and Company were among the top recruiters. Besides, Finance, Technology, General management sectors are among the top recruiting sectors in IIM Lucknow placements.
In IIM Lucknow placement 2024 students got leadership roles and profiles in Consulting, Finance, General Management, IT and Analytics, Sales and Marketing, Operations and Retail E-Commerce offered by the top recruiters from across the globe.
Post Graduate Programme Sustainability Management (PGP SM)
IIM Lucknow Post Graduate Programme in Sustainability Management (PGP SM) leading to award of MBA Sustainability Management degree, is a two years full time residential programme. Post Graduate Programme in Sustainable Management stresses upon the philosophy that businesses are embedded in society and cannot be separated from it, and therefore aims to develop management professionals with a holistic perspective on economic, social and environmental issues. In addition to offering general management courses, PGPSM's curriculum stands out in management education by means of offering specialized courses on systems thinking, social entrepreneurship, externalities, lifecycle management, stakeholder management and public policy.
Admission Process for Candidates for PGP SM at IIM Lucknow is through CAT. The admission of the candidates for admission to the MBA SM at IIM Lucknow is a two-step process:
In the first step, candidates are short-listed for Personal Interview (PI) round from among the candidates who have a valid CAT score, who have applied to the programme and who satisfy the eligibility criteria for the programme. Detailed Admission process is as below:
- The candidate must have appeared and scored the minimum required percentile in CAT. Candidates are short-listed for PI round which is conducted in many cities
- Candidates are shortlisted from among the candidates who have a valid CAT score, who have applied to the programme and who satisfy the eligibility criteria for the programme
- After the PI round, IIM Lucknow will award weightages to various parameters and admission offers are made by IIM Lucknow to successful candidates.
- The final selection is based on a diverse set of attributes which includes performance in CAT, performance in PI round, academics, diversity, work experience among others
IIM Lucknow PGP SM curriculum is divided in six terms spread over two years. The curriculum of PGPSM is rigorous and includes specialized courses on sustainability from the first year itself, without missing out on the general management courses. In the second year, the students get exposure to sustainability in detail through well designed compulsory courses in Terms IV & V, and elective courses in Term VI.
The second year has an integrated project for three terms (up to 9 months) as an integral part of the curriculum. With course work running in parallel, the students get a day off every week to work on live projects with industry. Periodic assessments by the faculty ensure that the students stay on track to meet project deliverables. The students get involved in projects in renewable energy, smart cities, resource optimization, green marketing, CSR portfolio management, etc. They are associated with leading organizations like Tata Sustainability Group, Soft Bank, NTPC, GIZ, ITC Infotech, Velluri Technology Accelerators, Vedanta and World Bank.
This unique aspect of the PGPSM curriculum has been well appreciated by recruiters. Firstly, the hands-on exposure gained through the integrated project gives the students a unique business orientation that goes beyond the confines of the class room. Secondly, recruiters often find the eight-week summer internship as too short an engagement to assign worthwhile projects and assess the suitability of a candidate.
- For IIM Lucknow PGP SM admission, the applicant should Register and apply for CAT exam by paying the requisite application fee for the exam.
- On the page 4 of CAT application form, you need to select IIM Lucknow PGP-SM and other programs and select the interview city.
- Your application for IIM Lucknow admission is submitted.
- You do not need to apply and pay separately for IIM Lucknow Admission.
- After declaration of CAT exam result, you can check at IIM Lucknow website whether you are shortlisted by entering your CAT registration ID and password
- IIM Lucknow PGP SM Eligibility criteria require that the candidate must hold a bachelor's degree of minimum 3 years duration after class 12, with at least 50% marks or equivalent CGPA.
- After completion of graduation, the candidate must have at least two years professional experience.
- The candidates who are shortlisted for final admission process would be required to submit a Statement of Purpose, the form for which will be made available.
- The candidate should appear in CAT exam and must score minimum prescribed sectional and overall score to be considered for shortlisting.
- All the shortlisted candidates are eligible to participate in Final selection round for admission to IIM Lucknow
- For the candidates who have appeared in PI-WAT round, a composite score for final selection will be derived using the parameters and the corresponding weights as given below. This composite score will be used for preparation of category-wise merit list for final selection.
Master of Business Administration - Entrepreneurship and Innovation
IIM Lucknow MBA Entrepreneurship & Innovation (MBA E&I) is 16 months duration program. During the 16 months of the program, the student will be able to identify and validate his/her business idea, acquire the knowledge and skills needed to launch and fund it, develop a professional entrepreneurial network needed to succeed. Giving a boost to the vision ‘Make in India’; ‘Start up India, the program is intended for the candidates who wish to launch their own ventures as entrepreneurs and have an entrepreneurial mindset
IIM Lucknow Admission process for MBA (E&I) is as below:
- Candidates will be shortlisted for the personal interview on the basis of their performance in the CAT/GMAT, scholastic achievement, gender, and relevant work experience.
- The personal interview stage will comprise of a business plan presentation and interview.
- Personal interviews will be conducted at Bengaluru, Mumbai, Noida, Lucknow.
IIM Lucknow MBA E&I is a focused, intense, practical 16-month program with the sole objective of allowing you to envision, design, build, and launch your own venture. On completion of the program, the candidate will identify and validate the business idea and will develop a professional entrepreneurial network needed to succeed. The porgramme curriculum is balanced between theory, skill, practice and offers Internship opportunities with VCs, entrepreneurs. The programme is supported by an existing entrepreneur alumni community of more than 600.
The programme offers 1:1 mentorship by existing entrepreneurs. Apart from imparting the required skills and knowledge, the program will focus on developing the industry knowledge and professional networks of the participants. IIM Lucknow campus has two incubators which run out of the Noida campus. These are the SCI-FI Incubator and the L-Incubator which seek to nurture entrepreneurial talent. These offer a host of facilities including an Artificial Intelligence lab equipped with a supercomputer, co-working spaces, and various helpdesks including for finance and legal matters. The MBA Entrepreneurship and Innovation aims at utilising these and other facilities during the program, to achieve its objectives.
The MBA (Entrepreneurship and Innovation) program follows a curriculum philosophy and pedagogy based on Entrepreneurial Knowledge and Skills (50%) that will be imparted through multi-disciplinary courses at the post-graduate level and Industry Inputs, Immersion, and Mentorship (50%) that will be delivered through concurrently running workshops, a mentorship program with alumni entrepreneurs, shadowing opportunities, and experiential learning.
MBA Entrepreneurship & Innovation: Program Curriculum
IIM Lucknow has divided its 16 month MBA in Entrepreneurship and Innovation programme in 5 Modules as below:
Modules | Curriculum |
|---|---|
Module 1: Problem Articulation | Define the parameters of your initial idea |
Module 2: Solution Design | Prepare, validate, and test your solution |
Module 3: Business Plan | Convert your idea and solution into a feasible business plan for implementation |
Module 4: Immersive Learning Experience | Work with an entrepreneur / venture capitalist / incubator / international partner institution for practical experience |
Module 5: Go to Market and Fund Raising | Prepare to raise funds and launch your venture |
Application process for MBA E&I admission at IIM Lucknow can be completed by applying Online at IIM Lucknow official website with an application fees of Rs.1000
- A candidate aspiring for the admission into the IIM Lucknow MBA (Entrepreneurship & Innovation) program must have a bachelor’s degree or equivalent in any discipline as per the requirements of eligibility of Common Admission Test (CAT) conducted by IIMs.
- Candidates must have a valid CAT score or valid GMAT score of the GMAT taken during last three years
- Candidates will be shortlisted for the personal interview on the basis of their performance in the CAT/GMAT, scholastic achievement, gender, and relevant work experience.
- The personal interview stage will comprise of a business plan presentation and interview.
- Personal interviews will be conducted at Bengaluru, Mumbai, Noida, Lucknow.
- Final selection will be made based on following parameters:
Business Plan: 40% Weight
- Shortlisted candidates will be asked to make a short presentation of maximum five minutes duration on their business plan at the start of the interview
Interview: 60% Weight
- The minimum requirement for getting a pass in interview is 18 out of 60 marks
Names of candidates who do not pass in interview will not be included in the final merit list
International Programme in Management for Executives
IIM Lucknow offers International Programme in Management for Executives or IPMX (One-year MBA) at its NOIDA Campus. This is a one-year residential programme designed for mid/ senior level professionals to prepare them for top positions in industry roles. The programme was started in the year 2008 and is accredited by AACSB and Association of MBAs (AMBA). A valid GMAT/GRE score is a prerequisite for applying to this programme.
IPMX provides the students with all aspects of business education in Indian as well as the international business environment. It accelerates understanding of business at functional and strategic levels and prepares students to manage enterprises engaged in global business. The curriculum focuses on a strategic understanding of business and is rooted in practical skill development through projects and industry interface.
IPMX is a rigorous program which provides ample opportunity for personal development and professional growth through an interactive learning environment. NOIDA being the hub of commercial and industrial activity, the locational advantage also plays an important role in the learning process. Industry-related assignments and real management contexts form an integral part of the course curriculum.
Step by Step admission process for IIM Lucknow IPMX programme is as below:
- Candidate should fill and submit the online Application Form and upload the scanned copies of the documents in support of the attainments mentioned in Eligibility Criteria
- Completed Application Form must be submitted by the last date of first phase Or, the last date of second phase;
- Candidate should provide the contact details with email ids of the recommenders. The suggested recommenders will receive an e-mail requesting them to submit the recommendation letters online directly to the admissions office.
- Applicant has to appear in CAT or GMAT exam. Based on GMAT/GRE scores, candidates are shortlisted for Writing Ability Test (WAT) and Personal Interview (PI);
- A candidate’s final score for selection in IPMX will be calculated based on the assigned weights to different components
IIM Lucknow IPMX consists of 23.5 credits courses, which includes core courses of 14.5 credits, courses during the overseas module of 2 credits, and elective courses of 7 credits. One credit course consists of 30 hours of classroom contact hours. The program includes non-credit workshops of 40 hours. Thus, the total number of classroom contact hours is 745.
In Term IV, a student may take CIS (Course of Independent Study) worth one credit in place of an elective course. It may be on any topic of interest of the student.
Some elective courses offered are Advanced Theory of Competition in Strategic Management; Applied Marketing Strategy; Applied Theory in Strategy and Competition; B2B Marketing; Business Analytics; Business Development and Sales for B2B Markets; Business Negotiation and Contract Management; Business Sustainability and Externalities Markets; Consumer Behaviour & Marketing Strategy; Corporate Banking and Advisory services; Corporate Entrepreneurship and Innovation; Corporate Valuation & Restructuring; Customer Relationship Management; Digital Marketing; Digital Transformation; Applied Econometrics; Economic Policy Analysis; Global Supply Chain Management; Investment Management; International Business Environment; International Finance; Management of Change and Transformation; Management Science in Practice; Marketing Research and Analysis; Mergers & Acquisitions;Operations Improvement and Consulting; Operations Strategy; Project Finance and Risk Management; Product & Brand Management; Revenue Management and Dynamic Pricing; Spreadsheet Modelling in Management; Strategic Alliances; Strategic Business Negotiation; Strategic Management of Technology & Innovation; World Economy and Business
Only Online submission of the Application Form will be accepted for IIM Lucknow IPMX programme. You will be required to make a Payment of INR 5000/- (Non-refundable) towards Application Fees to complete the application process. You will not be able to make any changes to the Application once it is submitted. So, Preview the application very carefully once it is completed before submitting it. The System will allow you to “Preview” the application multiple times before you “Submit” it.
Key points determining IIM Lucknow Eligibility Criteria are:
- Executives with bachelor's degree in any discipline or an equivalent academic pursuit, with a minimum of 50% marks or equivalent CGPA;
- A valid GMAT or GRE score, the score must be valid till last date of application; It is mandatory to submit Official Score card/Test Taker copy (if Official Score card is not yet received) along with the application. You need to submit the GMAT/GRE score card along with the application form.
- A minimum of 5 years full-time post-qualification (after graduation) paid work experience
- The Programme is open to executives of all nationalities.
Applicant has to appear in CAT or GMAT exam. Based on GMAT/GRE scores, candidates are shortlisted for Writing Ability Test (WAT) and Personal Interview (PI). A candidate’s final score for selection in IPMX will be calculated based on the assigned weights to different components
Post Graduate Programme in Management for Working Executives
IIM Lucknow offers two-year Post-Graduate Programme in Management for Working Executives (PGPWE) at its Noida campus.The PGPWE is a uniquely designed program for working executives, entrepreneurs and professionals, who desire to enhance their managerial knowledge and skills through formal management education while continuing to work full time in their ongoing professions/businesses. On successful completion of the program, the student gets an MBA degree.
After the inception of PGPWE in 2005, fourteen batches are graduated. PGPWE alumni today are serving with distinction in senior business positions across the globe and playing the influential roles in their organizations.
Step by Step admission process for IIM Lucknow PGPWE programme is as below:
- Candidate should fill and submit the online Application Form and upload the scanned copies of the documents in support of the attainments mentioned in Eligibility Criteria
- Completed Application Form must be submitted by the last date
- Applicant should have taken GMAT/ GRE/CAT/GATE or IIM Lucknow PGPWE Entrance Exam.
- Based on above exam score, candidates are shortlisted for Writing Ability Test and Personal Interview;
- A candidate’s final score for selection in PGPWE will be calculated based on the assigned weights to different components
IIM Lucknow PGPWE program is structured to meet the learning needs and methodologies in such a way that one can continue to work and engage in formal education simultaneously. The program maintains the high standards and rigor as in all postgraduate programs in management at IIM Lucknow. It aims at developing strong conceptual fundamentals and skills required to manage businesses of the future. The PGPWE helps to inculcate leadership amongst participants, and foster the development of change agents to take top roles in the global business arena.
PGP-WE is a two-year program; the first year consists of four terms and the second year consists of three terms. Students come to IIM Lucknow, NOIDA Campus on Friday afternoon and go back on Sunday afternoon, every alternative weekend. Each term has 7 visits distributed over 3 months period, approximately. A wide basket of elective courses from all functional areas are offered to meet the specific career goals of the students. The functional areas are Decision Sciences, Finance and Accounting, Business Environment (Economics), Marketing Management, Organizational Behavior and Human Resources, Operations Management, Information Technology and Systems, Strategy Management, Communication, General Management
In the normal course, the program is completed in two years. However, students who fail to meet the prescribed minimum attendance or academic standards due to extenuating circumstances may be allowed two more continuous years if the PGP-WE Committee recommends so, and can complete the Programme in a total of four years (maximum overall duration).
Only Online submission of the Application Form will be accepted for IIM Lucknow PGPWE programme. You will be required to make a Payment of INR 1000/- (Non-refundable) towards Application Fees to complete the application process. You will not be able to make any changes to the Application once it is submitted. So, Preview the application very carefully once it is completed before submitting it. The System will allow you to “Preview” the application multiple times before you “Submit” it.
Minimum eligibility criteria for applying to PGPWE are as below:
- Executives with Bachelor’s degree in any discipline or an equivalent academic pursuit (i.e., 10+2+3), with a minimum of 50% marks or equivalent CGPA;
- Score of any one of the tests Valid GMAT/GRE score, CAT Score; GATE Score; PGPWE Entrance Exam to be conducted at IIML, Noida Campus
- A minimum of 3 years full-time post-qualification (after graduation) work experience.
Candidates will be shortlisted based GMAT/ GRE/CAT/GATE or IIM Lucknow PGPWE Entrance Exam score for Writing Ability Test and Personal Interview. A candidate’s final score for selection in PGPWE will be calculated based on the assigned weights to different components
Executive Fellow Programme in Management (EFPM)
Executive Fellow Program in Management (FPM) is a doctoral level program of the Indian Institute of Management Lucknow. The EFPM is the answer to the increasing complexity in the corporate world which is forcing the middle level and senior level executives to search for options that can give them significant edge.
EFPM is uniquely designed to meet learning aspirations of enthusiastic executives and teaching professionals, and will inculcate in them state-of-the-art research skills required for increased understanding of today's complex business world while continuing to work. EFPM is a doctoral program and primarily aims at preparing students for career in management research, teaching and consulting. EFPM helps corporate honchos who are aspiring to gain competency for rigorous research and also create an opportunity for alternate career option.
- For EFPM admission at IIM Lucknow, the Applicants will be shortlisted for the selection interview on the basis of valid score of one of the following exams: Common Admission Test (CAT) conducted by IIMs, GATE, GRE, GMAT or JRF/SRF (UGC/CSIR/ICAR). Scores of any of these examinations including CAT taken during the last two years will only be considered valid.
- Applicants applying with a one/two/three year full-time classroom based PGDM from any of the IIMs/WMP of IIM Lucknow with a minimum CGPA of 6 on a 10 point scale would be exempted from taking any exam, and can apply directly through the prescribed Application Form..
- Admission to the programme is open to overseas applicants including NRIs and foreign nationals. Their admission will be based on GMAT/GRE scores obtained within previous one year.
EFPM is a part time non residential programme. The student is expected to complete the programme ordinarily in five years (four years in case of direct admission to second year). An extension may be granted for a period of maximum 2 years, with approval from the TAC, such that the total duration of the program does not exceed beyond 7 years.
An EFPM student has to do first year course work with Post Graduate Programme for Working Executives (PGPWE). All these courses are compulsory courses. The PGPWE classes are held on alternative weekends at NOIDA Campus of IIM Lucknow.
An EFPM student has to do specialized elective and compulsory courses in second year. In order to do these courses, an EFPM student has to make three visits of 21 days' duration each to NOIDA/ Lucknow Campus during the second year. (During Campus visits, the fee for boarding and lodging facility will be paid by the student on actual basis. The fee will be intimated before the commencement of the term by EFPM office.)
After completing mandatory course work successfully in first and second year, the student needs to take a Comprehensive Examination. After passing the Comprehensive Examination successfully, the student needs to form his/her Thesis Advisory Committee (TAC) in consultation with his area's faculty members. After the formation of TAC, the student presents the thesis proposal. The last steps of the programme are Thesis Submission and Defense.
Specializations offered include Agribusiness Management, Business Environment (Economics), Business Sustainability, Decision Sciences (Statistics, Operations Research), Finance and Accounting, Human Resource Management, Information Technology and Systems, Marketing Management, Operations Management, Strategic Management
Eligible candidates should apply online for EFPM admission at IIM Lucknow website with requisite application fee. A candidate can apply in maximum two specialization areas
Eligibility criteria for IIM Lucknow FPM (PhD) admission are:
- A Masters' Degree or its equivalent in any discipline with minimum 55% aggregate marks; A Bachelor's Degree in Engineering / four-year graduate degree with 65% marks or equivalent grade point average; OR Any professional qualifications such as CA, ICWA and CS with a minimum 55% aggregate marks and B.Com. as undergraduate degree; Or Graduation in other subjects with 50% marks; OR Applicants already holding a two/ three year-full-time classroom based PGDM from any of the IIM with a minimum CGPA of 6 on 10 points scale or 60%.; OR PGP-WE of IIM Lucknow with a minimum CGPA of 6.
- All applicants must have secured a minimum of 55% marks in all their public exam 10th onwards.
- Applicants must not be more than 55 years of age
- Applicants should have taken one of the following exams - CAT, GATE, GRE, GMAT or JRF/SRF (UGC/CSIR/ICAR) or IIM Lucknow PGPWE entrance test. Scores of any of these examinations except PGPWE entrance test, taken during the last two years will only be considered valid.
- Applicant should be currently employed in a full-time job with a minimum of 7 years of work experience
For EFPM admission at IIM Lucknow, the Applicants will be shortlisted for the selection interview on the basis of valid score of one of the following exams: Common Admission Test (CAT) conducted by IIMs, GATE, GRE, GMAT or JRF/SRF (UGC/CSIR/ICAR)/PGPWE entrance exam conducted by IIM Lucknow. Final selection will be based on performance in exam, Interview, Research potential of the candidate.
Fellow Programme in Management
Fellow Program in Management (FPM) is a doctoral level program of the Indian Institute of Management Lucknow. The FPM programme was launched by IIM Lucknow in 2000-2001. The program is of four and half years duration and offers a unique opportunity to those who wish to hone their research talents and develop teaching skills.
FPM at IIM Lucknow is designed to produce high-quality academicians, researchers, and management thinkers by providing an opportunity for interdisciplinary education and research in management. The high academically charged environment of the institute helps scholar to develop and sharpen their intellect. The unique pedagogy and program structure of the FPM curriculum provide an enriching environment for personal and professional growth.
The doctoral program aims to admit individuals with an exceptional academic background, high motivation, discipline, and potential to become excellent researchers at international level. Research scholars are expected to join from diverse disciplines ranging from social sciences and humanities to physical sciences and engineering.
Through the rigorous academic program, the scholar becomes part of one of the nine research areas through the acquisition of basic theoretical knowledge and practical aspects of the area. Such activity allows close interaction with faculty members, who provide the intellectual stimulation and help develop the scholar's research interests and professional goals.
- For FPM admission at IIM Lucknow, the Applicants will be shortlisted for the selection interview on the basis of valid score of one of the following exams: Common Admission Test (CAT) conducted by IIMs, GATE, GRE, GMAT or JRF/SRF (UGC/CSIR/ICAR). Scores of any of these examinations including CAT taken during the last two years will only be considered valid.
- Applicants applying with a one/two/three year full-time classroom based PGDM from any of the IIMs/WMP of IIM Lucknow with a minimum CGPA of 6 on a 10 point scale would be exempted from taking any exam, and can apply directly through the prescribed Application Form..
- Admission to the programme is open to overseas applicants including NRIs and foreign nationals. Their admission will be based on GMAT/GRE scores obtained within previous one year.
FPM is a full-time residential programme. Students are expected to complete the programme in four years and six months. However, under special circumstances extension of two more years may be granted. The students spend their first two years for course work and the last two years and six months for research and thesis preparation. IIM Lucknow offers campus hostel facility for stay of married students with their immediate family (spouse and children).
During first year of the programme, the scholars acquire knowledge of the discipline and functional areas of management and general management. At the end of the first year, the scholars undergo a summer placement/summer research assignment under the advice/guidance of their Academic Advisor. During second year of the programme the scholars acquire in-depth knowledge of the area of specialization and related fields. In addition, scholars take the FPM compulsory courses, which are specially designed to provide teaching and research skills, and to develop integrated learning.
Scholars will have to do a compulsory Dissertation (2 Credits). On completion of the second year course work which includes dissertation work, the scholars take the comprehensive examination. After passing the comprehensive examination, the candidate enters the thesis writing stage. The candidate first develops a thesis proposal, for which she/he identifies a research topic, identifies the members of the Thesis Advisory Committee (TAC), gives a seminar on the thesis proposal to the IIML academic community, and gets the thesis proposal approved by the TAC. On completion of the thesis work, the candidate submits the thesis and defends the same.
Specializations offered include Agribusiness Management, Business Environment (Economics), Business Sustainability, Decision Sciences (Statistics, Operations Research), Finance and Accounting, Human Resource Management, Information Technology and Systems, Marketing Management, Operations Management, Strategic Management
Eligible candidates should apply online for FPM admission at IIM Lucknow website.
Eligibility criteria for IIM Lucknow FPM (PhD) admission are:
A Masters' Degree or its equivalent in any discipline with minimum 55% aggregate marks; A Bachelor's Degree in Engineering / four-year graduate degree with 65% marks or equivalent grade point average; OR Any professional qualifications such as CA, ICWA and CS with a minimum 55% aggregate marks and B.Com. as undergraduate degree; OR Applicants already holding a two/ three year-full-time classroom based PGDM from any of the IIM with a minimum CGPA of 6 on 10 points scale or 60%.; OR PGP-WE of IIM Lucknow with a minimum CGPA of 6.
All applicants must have secured a minimum of 55% marks in all their public exam 10th onwards.
Applicants must not be more than 55 years of age as on 30th June 2024
Applicants should have taken one of the following exams - CAT, GATE, GRE, GMAT or JRF/SRF (UGC/CSIR/ICAR). Scores of any of these examinations including CAT taken during the last two years will only be considered valid.
For FPM admission at IIM Lucknow, the Applicants will be shortlisted for the selection interview on the basis of valid score of one of the following exams: Common Admission Test (CAT) conducted by IIMs, GATE, GRE, GMAT or JRF/SRF (UGC/CSIR/ICAR). Final selection will be based on performance in exam, Interview, Research potential of the candidate.