Indian Institute of Management (IIM), Lucknow

Established in 1984, IIM Lucknow is the fourth Indian Institute of Management and a centrally funded institution headquartered near Lucknow. It offers a flagship two-year full-time Post Graduate Program (PGP), Post Graduate Programme in Agribusiness Management (PGP-ABM), Fellow Programme in Management (FPM), and executive programs including bMBA, IPMX, and PGP-SM. Globally recognized for its research orientation and leadership development, IIM Lucknow completes 100% placements annually with top-tier recruiters. Its renowned Manfest-Varchasva festival is Asia’s largest B-school cultural conclave.

🗓️ Established

1984

✅ Recognition

• Premier IIM under Ministry of Education, Government of India

• Accredited by AACSB, AMBA, and NBA; member of AIU

• Ranked among top B-schools in India—featuring in FT and NIRF rankings

📍 Location

IIM Lucknow Campus,
Prabandh Nagar (Main Campus) and Noida Campus for executive programs, Uttar Pradesh, India

🎓 Programs & Duration

• PGP (Post Graduate Programme): 2 years

• PGP-ABM (Agribusiness Management): 2 years

• FPM (Fellow Programme in Management): Doctoral level

• bMBA (Blended MBA), IPMX, PGP-SM: 1–2 years (designed for working professionals)

• Executive Education (MDPs, customized programs): Short-term modules

💰 Fees & Tuition (Indicative)

• PGP / PGP-ABM: Approx ₹27–30 lakh (total course fees)

• bMBA / IPMX / Executive programs: Varies (₹6–12 lakh depending on format and duration)

• FPM: Supports students through fellowship; fees vary by research duration

🏅 Placements & Internships

• 100% placement for both PGP and PGP-ABM batches

• In 2025: 600+ offers made to 570 students; average package ₹32.3 LPA; highest domestic ₹75 LPA; international ₹65 LPA

• Median package around ₹27 LPA

• Recruiters include Accenture, BCG, McKinsey, Deloitte, Goldman Sachs, Microsoft, Amazon, and Tata Administrative Services

“Median Package: ₹27 LPA… Average Package: ₹30 LPA… Top 50% Avg Package: ₹37 LPA” (from CAT prep community)

🏢 Campus, Facilities & Culture

• Distinct campuses in Lucknow and Noida housing academic blocks, smart classrooms, computer labs, and auditoriums

• Facilities include central library, hostels, cafeterias, sports grounds, and innovation labs

• Hosts Manfest‑Varchasva, Asia’s largest B‑school fest with cultural, business, and quiz competitions attracting national and international participation

🧠 Research & Innovation

• Active FPM/EFPM doctoral research

• Focus on cross-disciplinary themes—sustainability, innovation, agribusiness, entrepreneurship

• Students and faculty frequently publish in national and international journals

• Institutional Centres of Excellence and an incubation cell support startup initiatives