Old IIM (Gen 1)
IIM Lucknow
Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh · Established 1984
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Overview
Set up in 1984, IIM Lucknow is among the top-tier IIMs, with distinctive programmes in agribusiness management and sustainable operations. Its Noida campus also hosts a dedicated executive education centre.
Highlights
- Renowned PGP in Agribusiness Management (PGP-ABM)
- Dedicated executive campus in Noida
- Strong recruiter relationships across sectors
Programmes Offered
Top Recruiters
Companies that regularly recruit from IIM-L
Consulting
BFSI
E-Commerce
Technology
FMCG
Conglomerate
Notable Alumni
Vikram Limaye
Former MD & CEO
Srinivasan Swamy
Former Chairman
Sunita Narain
Director General
Rajnish Kumar
Former Chairman
Ritesh Agarwal
Founder & CEO
Important Dates & Deadlines
Key dates in the upcoming admission cycle
CAT 2026 registration opens
August 2026
CAT 2026 exam
24 November 2026
CAT result declaration
January 2027
Shortlist announcement
February 2027
WAT & PI rounds
March–April 2027
Final admission offer
May 2027
Academic session begins
June 2027
Seat Matrix
Category-wise seat allocation per programme
| Programme | General | OBC | SC | ST | EWS | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PGP (MBA) | 200 | 115 | 64 | 32 | 43 | 454 |
| PGP-ABM | 25 | 14 | 8 | 4 | 5 | 56 |
NIRF Rankings Tracker
NIRF Management category ranking over 5 years (lower is better)
Consistently ranked #4 over 5 years
Fee vs ROI
Investment, placement outcomes, and payback estimate for the flagship MBA
Total Fees
19.25L
2-year programme
Living Cost
4L
Estimated total
Median CTC
28L
Per annum
Average CTC
32L
Per annum
Total Investment
23.25L
Payback Period
0.8 yrs
First-year median CTC covers 120% of total investment · First-year ROI: 20%
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Living Cost Guide
Estimated monthly expenses near Lucknow campus
Campus at Prabandh Nagar; hostel accommodation provided
Faculty & Research
Faculty
85
Full-time members
Student : Faculty
7:1
Ratio
Research Centres
- Centre for Advanced Business Analytics
- Centre for Marketing in Emerging Economies
- Incubation Centre
Areas of Excellence
Student Life
Clubs & Committees
Festivals & Events
- Manfest-Varchasva (management-cultural fest)
- Samavesh (leadership summit)
