IIM Lucknow Admission 2026: Eligibility, Exams, Process

Entrance exams accepted

CAT
GATE

How to apply

Applicants register with the right entrance test for their programme, submit the IIM Lucknow application, and are shortlisted for a written test and interview. Final selection combines test score, academics, experience and interview marks.

Eligibility & fees by programme

IIM Lucknow - Indian Institute of Management (Noida Campus) eligibility and fees
Programme	Minimum marks	Total fee
MBA/PGDM	Graduation: 50%	₹12,60,000
Executive MBA/PGDM	Graduation: 50%	₹11,00,000 to ₹26,00,000

Admission overview

Entrance exams and eligibility

The Noida campus of IIM Lucknow runs postgraduate management programmes aimed mostly at working professionals, including sustainable management, the executive PGPWE and the international executive IPMX.

PGP in Sustainable Management: a bachelor's degree with 50 percent marks (45 percent for SC, ST and PwD) and at least two years of professional experience; CAT is used.
PGPWE: bachelor's degree with 50 percent and at least 3 years of full-time post-graduation experience, with a valid GMAT, GRE, CAT, GATE or PGPWE entrance score.
IPMX: bachelor's degree with 50 percent, at least 5 years of experience, and a GMAT or GRE score. EFPM (doctoral): a CAT, GATE, GRE, JRF, SRF or PGPWE test score, a personal interview, and a full-time job with at least 7 years of experience as on 31 March 2026.

How to apply

Meet the eligibility conditions, take the relevant test, then complete the application form on the IIM Lucknow website with the details it asks for. Candidates are called for a written test and personal interview after shortlisting.

Selection and counselling

Shortlisting uses the entrance score, work experience and earlier academic record. The final result for IPMX weighs the entrance test at 30 percent, academic and professional background at 20 percent, the written test at 10 percent and the interview at 30 percent. A seat is confirmed after document verification and fee payment.

Admission details

Admission details
Courses	Eligibility Criteria
WMP	Executives with Graduation or equivalent in any stream with 50% or equivalent Cleared GMAT / CAT / GATE / XAT / PGP-WE Entrance Exam 3 years full time work experience after Graduation Based on the scores of CAT / GMAT / GATE / XAT / PGP-WE, students are shortlisted for Writing Ability Test (WAT) and Personal Interview
IPMX	Executives with Graduation or equivalent in any stream with 50% or equivalent Cleared GRE / GMAT 5 years full time paid work experience (freelancing / project work / training not included) after Graduation Based on the scores of GRE / GMAT, students are shortlisted for WAT and Personal Interview
EFPM	55% (50% for SC / ST category) in class 10 th and Senior Secondary Completed Graduation (non-engineering) with 50% (ST / SC category students score must be 45%) or equivalent / Post Graduation with 55% (50% for SC / ST category students) or equivalent Or Completed Graduation in Engineering with 65% (60% for ST / SC category) or equivalent 7 years work experience Upper age limit is 55 years Qualified CAT / CMAT / GATE / GRE / JRF / PGPWE Entrance Exam
PGP-SM (Post Graduate Program in Sustainability Management)	Cleared 10+2+3 in any stream with 50% or equivalent Students belonging to ST / SC / PwD categories must have secured 45% marks 2 years professional experience Cleared CAT Students are selected based on their score in CAT, Work Experience, Scholastic Achievement, performance in WAT and Personal Interview
PGPWE (Post Graduate Program in Management for Working Executives)	Executives with Graduation or equivalent in any stream with 50% or equivalent Cleared GMAT / CAT / GATE / GRE / PGP-WE Entrance Exam 3 years full time work experience after Graduation Based on the scores of CAT / GMAT / GATE / GRE / PGP-WE, students are shortlisted for Writing Ability Test and Personal Interview

Admission details

Admission details
Institute Name	Indian Institute of Management, Lucknow (Noida Campus), Noida
Estd. Year	2005
Type	Public (Autonomous)
Programmes offered	Diploma
Director	Prof. Archana Shukla
Address	B-1, Sector-62, Institutional Area, Noida - 201307, Uttar Pradesh, India
Contact Number	0120-6678507, 6678428, 6678573, 6678402, 6678408
Official Website	http://www.iiml.ac.in

Documents required

Duly filled-in application form along with the application fee
GMAT/ GRE/ CAT/ GATE/ JRF score card, the score must be valid till the last date of application. (if candidates apply through the PGPWE Entrance Exam, candidates need not submit any score card)
A recent, recognisable photograph
High School marksheet and certificate
Intermediate marks sheet and certificate
Graduation marksheets and degree
Post-Graduation marksheets and degree

Admission FAQs

What documents are required during the application process?

Documents like graduation certificates, mark sheets, a recent photograph, and entrance exam scorecards are required.

Are candidates required to be employed for EFPM admission?

Yes, candidates must have a full-time job with at least 7 years of work experience as of 31st March 2026.

What is the final selection process for the PGPWE course?

The final selection is based on the scores from entrance exams, Writing Ability Test, and Personal Interview.

How are candidates shortlisted for MBA-IPMX admission?

Candidates are shortlisted based on GMAT/GRE scores, followed by a personal interview round.

What is the minimum work experience required for admission to the PGPWE programme?

Candidates must have a minimum of 3 years of full-time post-qualification work experience.

What is the application process for admission to IIM Lucknow Noida Campus?

Students need to fill the application form on the official website, pay the required fee, upload the necessary documents, and submit the form.

What entrance exams are accepted for admission to PGPWE at IIM Lucknow Noida Campus?

The PGPWE course accepts GMAT, GRE, CAT, GATE, and the PGPWE Entrance Exam scores for admission.

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Entrance exams accepted

How to apply

Eligibility & fees by programme

Admission overview

Entrance exams and eligibility

How to apply

Selection and counselling

Admission details

Admission details

Documents required

Admission FAQs

Entrance exams accepted

How to apply

Eligibility & fees by programme

Admission overview

Entrance exams and eligibility

How to apply

Selection and counselling

Admission details

Admission details

Documents required

Admission FAQs