Admission · MBA

IIM Lucknow MBA Admission Process

IIM Lucknow uses a multi-step selection process. Candidates are first shortlisted based on their CAT performance and profile, then evaluated through a Personal Interview before final admission offers are made.

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CAT weight

60%

PI weight

20%

Profile weight

20%

Basic eligibility

Applicants require a bachelor's degree with at least 50% marks or equivalent CGPA. The threshold is 45% for SC, ST and PwD candidates. Final-year students may apply subject to documentary deadlines.

Selection stages

The admission process involves three stages: CAT score screening against minimum percentile cutoffs, shortlisting for the Personal Interview based on a composite of CAT score and profile parameters, and the final merit list computed using CAT score (60%), PI performance (20%), and profile factors (20%).

  • Stage 1: CAT percentile screening
  • Stage 2: Profile-based shortlisting for PI
  • Stage 3: Final composite score and merit list