IIM Lucknow Admission

IIM Lucknow offers various programs at PG & Doctorate level like, PGP, EPGP and Fellow programs.  IIM Lucknow is also the 1st IIM to set up a satellite academic campus in a different city (Noida). It is also consistently being ranked at 4th position by NIRF from the last 4 years; MHRD has recognized it as an ‘Institute of Excellence’. Institute has reduced required CAT score weight-age to 60% in its short-listing criteria for the PGP program applicants. Over, 27,597 applicants were shortlisted in stage 1. 

Admission Process 2020 

Admission to each program at the institute follows specific admission criteria. Aspirants can apply for admission via online as well as offline mode.

  • Admission to PG programs i.e. PGP, PGP-ABMPGP-depends upon the CAT score, relevant work experience, and scholastic achievement
  • For FPM program, a valid CAT score is considered but aspirants with valid GATE/ GMAT/ GRE or JRF/ SRF(UGC/ ICAR/ CSIR) scores can also apply
  • Admission to the IPMX (International Program in Management for Executives) program is offered on the basis of the valid GMAT score, while for PGPWE it is offered on the basis  valid GMAT/CAT/XAT/GATE scores or PGP-WE entrance test followed by WAT and PI rounds
  • Admission to EFPM – (Executive Fellow Program in Management) is offered on the basis of academic and professional profile 

Also Read – Admission Open For 1-Year MBA (IPMX) Program At IIM Lucknow 

Admission Dates 2020 

Program NameAdmission Dates
PGP-WETo be mentioned
EFPMTo be mentioned

Shortlisted Candidates 

Total shortlisted applicants in the preliminary round for the year 2020 are 27,597 from all categories. Below mentioned is the program-wise bifurcation of all the short-listed applicants

Program NameApplicants short-listed at stage 1
PGP Program13,039
PGP-ABM Program11,792
PGP-SM Program2,766
Total shortlisted candidates27,597

For the year 2020, Total number of short-listed applicants for WAT & PI round is 8031.  Program-wise bifurcation is stated below:

Program NameApplicants shortlisted for WAT & PI
PGP Program3,766
PGP-ABM Program2,666
PGP-SM Program1,599
Total candidates shortlisted8,031

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Admission 2020: PGP, PGP-ABM, PGP-SM at IIM Lucknow

  • Aspirants seeking admissions for PGP, PGP-ABM and PGP-SM programs must have a valid CAT score
  • Selection in the PGP program is offered on the basis of performance in CAT, work experience, scholastic achievement, and performance in the WAT (Written Ability Test) & PI rounds
  • PGP-ABM & PGP-SM aspirants must fill the special form within the given time window, failing to which applicants will not be considered eligible for WAT (Written Ability Test) and PI rounds
PGP Program
SpecializationEligibility Criteria
Business Environment

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent, with minimum 50% aggregate marks (45% in case of candidates belonging to SC/ ST/ or PWD category)

Communication
Decision Sciences
Finance & Accounting
HRM
PGP-ABM (Agriculture Business Management)Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Agricultural Engineering/ Agriculture Science/ or allied subjects

PGP-SM (Sustainable Management)

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in any discipline with minimum 50% marks (45% in case of SC/ST/PWD category) or equivalent, with at least two years of professional work experience

Admission 2020: PGPWE, IPMX – IIM Lucknow

For PGPWE Program

Applicants are selected based on the performance in GATE/ GMAT/ CAT/ XAT/ PGP-WE entrance exam followed by WAT – (written ability test) and PI. Once WAT and PI are done, the final score is calculated using the following components:

The final score for selection is calculated on the basis of the following components & their weight-age

Test componentsWeight-age
GATE/ GMAT/ CAT/ XAT/ PGP-WE Entrance exam score30
Academic & Professional Profile30
Written Ability Test10
Personal Interview30

Applicants should have a minimum of 3 years of full time professional/ managerial work experience as on 31/03/2020

ProgramEligibility Requirements
PGPWEWorking Executives with a Bachelor’s degree (10+2+3 or 4) or equivalent in any discipline with a minimum of 50% aggregate marks or equivalent CGPA

*The PGPWE program is open to working executives/ professionals of all nationalities. There is no fee for applying to this program.

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For IPMX

  • Applicants are short-listed on the basis of valid GMAT score for WAT (Written Ability Test) & PI rounds
  • After WAT & PI round, the final selection is done on the basis of score calculated using the weight-age of the following components:
ParticularsWeight-age
GMAT Score30
Academic Performance and Professional work profile30
Written ability test10
Personal Interview Performance30
  • Minimum 5 years of full-time managerial work experience is required as on March 31, 2020 for this program
IPMX
SpecializationEligibility Criteria
Business Analytics·         Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in any discipline, with a minimum of 50% aggregate marks or equivalent CGPA

 

·         Minimum 5 years of full-time managerial work experience is required as on March 31, 2020 for this program

Digital Marketing
Global Supply Chain Management
International Finance

Admission 2020: EFPM, FPM – IIM Lucknow

For EFPM Program

  • Aspirants must have a valid score in  GMAT / GRE/ GATE/ CAT/ JRF or PGPWE entrance exam
  • Special screening committee will shortlist the applications for Personal Interview
  • Final selection of the applicants will be done on the basis of PI, past academic performance and professional work profile
EFPM Program
SpecializationEligibility Requirement
Agribusiness ManagementPassed in class 10th & 12th with minimum 55% aggregate (50% for SC/ST category)

 

+

Bachelor’s degree (10+2+3) with minimum 50% aggregate or equivalent CGPA (for SC/ST category 45% marks) and Master’s degree with minimum 55% marks or equivalent CGPA (for SC/ST category 50% marks)

Or

Bachelor’s degree (engineering) in 10+2+4 format with minimum 65% marks or equivalent CGPA (For ST/ SC category 60% marks or equivalent)

Accounting and Finance
Business Communication
Business Environment (Economics)
Decision Sciences (Statistics, Operation Research)
Human Resource Management
Information Technology and Systems
Legal Management
Marketing Management
Operations Management
Strategic Management

*Applicants with One-year PGDM degree are not eligible, unless they are graduates of 4-year degree program, or have another PG degree

For FPM Program

  • Applicants are short-listed based on their past academic record and performance in the competitive examination such as CAT/ GATE/ GRE/ GMAT or JRF/ SRF (UGC/ CSIR/ ICAR)
  • Further, Shortlisted candidates will be called for Personal Interview
  • Institute will release list of the selected students and will be intimate them through E-mail
FPM Program
SpecializationEligibility Requirement

 

Agribusiness Management

Master’s degree or equivalent in Agribusiness Management or Agricultural and allied sciences with minimum 55% aggregate marks or equivalent CGPA

 

OR

Bachelor’s degree in Agricultural/ Biotechnology / Food and Allied Engineering with 60% marks or equivalent CGPA

Accounting  and FinanceMaster’s degree or equivalent with minimum 55% aggregate marks in any discipline

 

OR

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering with 60% marks or equivalent CGPA

OR

Any professional qualifications such as CA, CS and ICWA with a minimum 55% aggregate marks

 

Aspirants must have secured a minimum of 55% marks or equivalent CGPA  in all their public examination starting with the secondary level

Business Environment (Economics)
Decision Sciences
Human Resource Management
Information Technology Systems
Marketing
Operations Management
Strategic Management

*Work experience in academics or industry, though not mandatory will be given due credit (weight-age) in the selection process. The work experience as full-time executives/ professionals or as management will be considered as a valid work experience.

*Aspirants who are appearing for their final year exams in the current academic year are also eligible to apply. However, admission offered to such applicants will be provisional and subject to their successful clearing of their exams.

*Aspirants must equal or less 55 years of age as on the June 2018.

Application Process 2020 

In the application process for PGP program following steps are involved:

Application process – PGP Program 

Step I: Applicant have to first appear for CAT examination or equivalent competitive exam, CAT is a CBT Exam (computer-based test)

Step II: Cut-off and merit list is prepared for short-listing the applicants

Step III: Applicants are shortlisted for Personal Interview based on their performance in CAT, relevant work experience and educational achievements.

  • In last week of February, WAT (Written Ability Test) and PI rounds are then conducted at Bangalore, Kolkata, Lucknow, Mumbai, New Delhi and Hyderabad.
  • Final selection of the applicants is offered on the basis of performance in CAT, work experience, educational achievements, and performance in the WAT (Written Ability Test) and PI round.

Admission process – For IPMX Program

Aspirants seeking admission into the IPMX program, can fill the application form either online or offline.

Documents required along the application form are:

  • A copy of the valid GATE/ GMAT/ CAT/ XAT Those applicants who wish to appear for WMP Entrance Exam at IIM Lucknow’s Noida Campus, need to mention the same in the application form
  • Copies of Educational Certificate/ Mark-sheets of Class 10th, Class 12th and Bachelor’s Degree
  • If applicable, copy of NC-OBC / SC/ ST Certificate
  • In case of any disability, then the relevant Certificate of Disability
  • Work experience certificates(s) or pay-slips from your current / previous employer (s);
    • It is required to mentioned the dates of joining and leaving the organization(s)
    • Self-employed professionals are required submit a declaration mentioning the exact dates of their professional work engagement along with necessary document (s) 

For FPM Program

  • Aspirants can apply either via online or offline methods, details of which are mentioned below:
  • Aspirants are required to send the application form along with a Demand Draft of INR 1000 (INR 500 in case of SC/ ST category candidate) drawn in the favor of IIM Lucknow payable at Lucknow on the below mentioned address:
Administrative Officer (FPM)
IIM Lucknow, Prabandh Nagar,
Sitapur Road, Lucknow, U.P
Pin Code- 226013 

Along with the application form, following documents are required:

  • Mark-sheet and Certificate Class 10th
  • Mark-sheet and Certificate Class 12th
  • Graduation Mark-sheet and Degree Certificate
  • Post Graduation Mark-sheet and Degree Certificate
  • Scorecard of GMAT/ GATE / GRE/ CAT/ JRF/ NET(UGC/CSIR)
  • Required Demand Draft against application processing fee
  • If applicable, category certificate (For PWD / SC/ ST candidates)

Seat Reservation 2020 

Seat reservation at IIM Lucknow is provided as per the rules & regulations of Government of India:

  • 15 percent of the seats are reserved for SC (Scheduled Caste) category candidates
  • 5 percent seats are reserved for ST (Scheduled Tribe) category candidates
  • 27 percent seats are reserved for OBC (Other Backward Classes) category candidates belonging to the “Non-Creamy” layer
  • 5 percent seats are reserved for PwD (Persons with Benchmark Disabilities)

Scholarships 2020 

Institute also offers scholarships in 4 below mentioned categories:

  • Need-Based IIM Lucknow Scholarship (IIML)
  • Merit-Cum-Means Scholarships
  • Industry Sponsored Scholarships
  • SC/ ST Scholarships

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IIM Lucknow Admissions FAQs

Q: For PGP-SM Program of IIM Lucknow, what is the minimum eligibility to apply?

A: Aspirants who wish to apply for PGP-SM (Sustainable Management) program must be Graduate in any discipline with minimum 50% aggregate marks (45% for SC/ ST/ PWD Category) or equivalent CGPA. Plus, minimum 2 years of professional work experience is required.

Q: Can a final year candidates eligible to apply to any of the PGP course?

A: Yes, final year students or those who are awaiting their results are eligible to apply for PGP programs. However, on selection, candidates have to submit their certificate stating that they have obtained the Bachelor’s degree/ equivalent qualification.

Q: For Post Graduate programs, what is the selection procedure?

A: Step 1: Applicants are shortlisted on the basis of their performance in CAT, Educational Achievement and Professional Work Experience.
Step 2: Short-listed will be invited to appear in the WAT and PI rounds.
Step 3: Institute will announce the merit list containing the names of all the selected candidates based on the performance in CAT Exam, Educational performance, Work Experience, WAT score & PI performance

Q: Does an applicant is required to visit Lucknow for WAT and PI rounds?

A: No, shortlisted applicants can appear for WAT & PI rounds at any one of the selection centre’s which include Lucknow, New Delhi, Bangalore, Kolkata, Hyderabad, and Mumbai.

Q: In the selection parameters, which component has the maximum weight-age?

A: In selection parameter, Personal Interview holds the maximum weight-age as it consists of 40 percent of the overall weight-age.

Q: What is the reservation policy at IIM Lucknow?

A: For seat reservation, IIM Lucknow follows the rules & regulations prescribed by the central government of India. As per the norms, 27%, 15% and 7.5% are reserved for OBC-NCL, SC and ST Category respectively. Plus, 5% seats are reserved for the PwD category applicants.

Q: How many specializations are there for WMP program?

A: A. The specializations offered under WMP include Accounting & Finance, Marketing Management, Organizational Behavior & Human Resource, Information Technology & Systems.




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