IIM Lucknow Lucknow Admission 2026- Process, Eligibility & Selection Criteria

The admission process for the Indian Institute of Management Lucknow- IIM Lucknow varies depending on the program you are applying for. The admission procedures for some of the main programs are as:
 

Post Graduate Program in Management -PGPM

Eligibility

• Educational Qualification: A bachelor’s degree with at least 50% marks (45% for SC/ST/PwD candidates) or an equivalent CGPA.
• Work Experience: Not mandatory, but work experience is considered in the selection process.
• Entrance Exam: The Common Admission Test (CAT), which is conducted by IIMs.

Admission Process

• Application: Fill out the application form available on the IIM Lucknow website after the CAT results are announced.
• CAT Exam: Appear for the CAT exam, which tests your quantitative ability, verbal ability, and logical reasoning.
• Shortlisting: Based on CAT scores, academic performance, and work experience, candidates are shortlisted for the next stage.
• WAT and PI: Shortlisted candidates are invited for a Written Ability Test (WAT) and Personal Interview (PI) as part of the selection process.
• Final Selection: The final selection of the candidate is based on the CAT exam scores, academic records, work experience, performance in WAT and PI, and also some of the other factors.

Post Graduate Program in Management for Working Executives (PGPM-WX)

Eligibility

• Educational Qualification: A bachelor’s degree with at least 50% marks or equivalent CGPA.
• Work Experience: At least 5 years of managerial or professional work experience is required.
• Entrance Exam: No specific entrance exam; candidates are evaluated based on their work experience, academic background, and performance in the selection process.

Admission Process

• Application: Submit the application form available on the IIM Lucknow website.
• Selection Process: Includes an assessment of work experience, academic performance, and a Personal Interview (PI).
• Final Selection: Based on the overall evaluation of the candidate’s profile.

Post Graduate Program in Business Management (PGPBM)

Eligibility

• Educational Qualification: A bachelor’s degree with a minimum of 50% marks.
• Work Experience: At least 3 years of work experience is typically required.
• Entrance Exam: No specific entrance exam is required; the selection is based on the application, academic background, and work experience.

Admission Process

• Application: Complete the application process as specified on the IIM Lucknow website.
• Selection Process: Includes evaluation of academic records, work experience, and a Personal Interview (PI).
• Final Selection: Based on the holistic evaluation of the candidate’s profile.

Fellow Program in Management (FPM)
 

Eligibility

• Educational Qualification: A master’s degree or equivalent with a strong academic record. The exceptional candidates who have a bachelor’s degree and also some of the significant research experience may be considered.
• Entrance Exam: GRE/GMAT/GATE/UGC-JRF may be required or recommended, depending on the specific track.

Admission Process

• Application: Submit an application with details of academic and professional background, research interests, and a research proposal.
• Written Test/Interview: Candidates may be required to take a written test or attend an interview as part of the selection process.
• Final Selection: Based on the overall evaluation of academic records, research proposal, interview performance, and other criteria.

Executive Education Programs
 

Eligibility

• Educational Qualification: Varies depending on the specific program.
• Work Experience: Typically requires a significant amount of managerial or professional experience.

Admission Process

• Application: Submit the application form for the specific executive program.
• Selection Process: May include a review of professional background, academic qualifications, and a possible interview.