OYM A+
IIM Lucknow
Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh · PGP (MBA)
Competitive Target
CAT 98.5–99.5+ realistic General target; profile dependent
Safer Target
99.7+ is a safer planning target for a typical General-category profile.
Fees
₹20.75L
2026 IMS comparison
Median Package
₹32.9 LPA
PGP + PGP-ABM Class of 2026
Average Package
₹33.2 LPA
PGP + PGP-ABM Class of 2026
NIRF 2025
#5
60-Second Verdict
Premium target: prioritise brand, role quality and conversion probability; do not decide on highest CTC alone.
Best suited to aspirants prioritising consulting and marketing, while weighing location, fees, role mix and profile fit. OYM tier: OYM A+.
Placement headline to compare first: ₹32.9 LPA median package.
Admission & Realistic Cutoff
Exams accepted
CAT
Competitive target
CAT 98.5–99.5+ realistic General target; profile dependent
Safer target
99.7+ is a safer planning target for a typical General-category profile.
Profile sensitivity
High
Sectional guidance
Do not plan only for the overall percentile. Keep all CAT sections strong; for top schools, ~80–85+ sectional percentile is a safer planning floor, subject to category/profile-specific rules.
Cutoff basis
OYM competitive target; profile-sensitive, benchmarked to CL historical-call logic + current IIM process
Basic eligibility
Bachelor’s degree/equivalent; typically 50% for General/EWS/NC-OBC and 45% for SC/ST/PwD; final-year candidates can apply subject to CAT/IIM rules.
These are indicative competitive targets based on recent admission trends, not guaranteed interview-call cutoffs. Your category, academics, work experience and profile can materially affect shortlisting.
How Selection Works
Process
CAT → profile/composite-score shortlist → WAT/PI or institute-specific interview stages → final composite using CAT, academics, work experience/diversity and interview components.
Academics, work experience and diversity
Shortlisting can materially depend on Class 10/12/graduation marks, academic discipline, gender diversity and work experience; the exact weights vary by IIM.
Weightages / note
Shortlisting: CAT 60%, Class 10 0%, Class 12 10%, Graduation 10%, Work Ex 10%, Diversity 10% (IMS 2026 summary).
Fees & ROI
Latest fee
₹20.75L · 2026 IMS comparison
Fee scope
Approx total academic/program fee for planning unless source says otherwise; hostel/mess/deposits may be extra.
Average package
₹33.2 LPA · PGP + PGP-ABM Class of 2026
Median package
₹32.9 LPA · PGP + PGP-ABM Class of 2026
ROI indicator
1.6
Use ROI here as a simple fee-to-outcome comparison signal, not as a literal investment-return promise.
Placements
Median package
₹32.9 LPA · PGP + PGP-ABM Class of 2026
Average package
₹33.2 LPA · PGP + PGP-ABM Class of 2026
Placement status
559 students placed; 580+ offers.
Students placed
559
Highest package
₹100 LPA · PGP + PGP-ABM Class of 2026 · CTC
Batch context
Over 200 recruiters; highest international offer ₹65 LPA.
Recruiting sectors
Consulting; marketing; finance; operations; general management
Specialisation strengths
Consulting; marketing; finance; operations; general management
What This College Is Known For
Institution type
IIM
Program
PGP (MBA)
Strengths
Consulting; marketing; finance; operations; general management
Student fit
Best suited to aspirants prioritising consulting and marketing, while weighing location, fees, role mix and profile fit. OYM tier: OYM A+.
Ranking & Recent Movement
NIRF 2025
#5
NIRF 2024
#7
Movement
Improved 2 places.
Ranking is one decision factor. Colleges without comparable NIRF ranks should still be judged on fit, roles, fees, admissions and outcomes.
Who Should Consider This College?
Best suited to aspirants prioritising consulting and marketing, while weighing location, fees, role mix and profile fit. OYM tier: OYM A+.
Things You Should Consider
Realistic cutoff is an indicative target, not a guaranteed call. High fee: compare role quality and financing cost, not only average CTC.
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Sources & Data Notes
Data as of 2026-08-30.