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IIM Lucknow Placements 2023 Report
IIM Lucknow has consistently been a premier institution for management education in India, and its placement season for the 2021-23 batch has once again shown remarkable results. With an impressive array of recruiters and lucrative packages, the institute continues to shine. Below is a detailed overview of IIM Lucknow’s placement statistics for 2023, along with a comparison to the previous year (2020-22).
Placement Statistics (2021-23) vs. (2020-22)
| Particulars | 2021-23 | 2020-22 |
|---|---|---|
| Number of Recruiters | 200+ | 150+ |
| Number of Offers | 632 | 534 |
| Number of Students | 556 | 491 |
| Highest Package (International) | INR 65 LPA | INR 61.59 LPA |
| Highest Package (Domestic) | INR 1 CPA | INR 58 LPA |
| Average Package | INR 32.23 LPA | INR 31.03 LPA |
| Median Package | INR 30 LPA | INR 29 LPA |
| Top 10% Average Salary | INR 49.3 LPA | INR 51.21 LPA |
| Top 25% Average Salary | INR 44.3 LPA | – |
| Top 50% Average Salary | INR 40.5 LPA | INR 38.20 LPA |
Top Recruiters
The top recruiters for IIM Lucknow’s 2023 batch include Barclays, Accenture, BCG, Deloitte, Amazon, Jio, Capgemini, KPMG, among others. These renowned companies have contributed significantly to the institute’s impressive placement statistics.
IIMs Placement Comparison
To put IIM Lucknow’s achievements in perspective, here’s a comparison with other top IIMs:
| IIMs | Highest Package | Average Package | Median Package | Number of Offers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| IIM Ahmedabad | INR 1.14 CPA | INR 32.79 LPA | INR 36.2 LPA | 172 |
| IIM Bangalore | – | INR 35.31 LPA | INR 33 LPA | 606 |
| IIM Kozhikode | INR 67.02 LPA | INR 31.02 LPA | INR 27 LPA | 559 |
| IIM Indore | INR 1.14 CPA | INR 30.21 LPA | INR 27.2 LPA | – |
| IIM Lucknow | INR 1 CPA | INR 32.23 LPA | INR 30 LPA | 632 |
Sector-Wise Analysis
IIM Lucknow’s placement report for 2023 highlights the diversity of roles and sectors students have been placed in:
Sales & Marketing
Companies like Coca Cola, HUL, Asian Paints, Mondelez, and Nestle offered packages ranging from INR 19 to 34 LPA.
Product Management
Top recruiters in this sector included Amazon, Atlassian, and Salesforce, with packages ranging from INR 19 to 45 LPA.
IT & Analytics
IT giants like Infosys and MakeMyTrip offered packages in the range of INR 17.5 to 30 LPA.
BFSI
Companies like Merisis, Axis Bank, Avendus, and Goldman Sachs offered packages from INR 16 to 40 LPA.
General Management
General management roles were offered by companies like Aditya Birla Group, Adani, and African Industries, with packages ranging from INR 21 to 50 LPA.
Consulting
Consulting firms like BCG, McKinsey, and KPMG offered packages in the range of INR 22 to 36 LPA.
Course-Wise Placements
IIM Lucknow offers various courses, and here’s a breakdown of placements for each course:
| Course | Number of Recruiters | Number of Offers | Number of Students | Highest Package (International) | Highest Package (Domestic) | Average Package | Median Package | Top 10% Average Salary | Top 25% Average Salary | Top 50% Average Salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PGP & PGP-ABM | 200+ | 632 | 556 | INR 65 LPA | INR 1 CPA | INR 32.23 LPA | INR 30 LPA | INR 49.3 LPA | INR 44.3 LPA | INR 40.5 LPA |
| PGP-SM | 25+ | – | 34 | – | INR 66 LPA | INR 30.44 LPA | INR 28 LPA | – | INR 52.04 LPA | INR 41.05 LPA |
| IPMX | 90+ | 30+ | 91 | – | – | INR 26.47 LPA | INR 26.62 LPA | – | INR 32 LPA | INR 30 LPA |
Sector-Wise Highest and Average Packages
Here’s a sector-wise breakdown of the highest and average packages:
| Sector | Highest Package | Average Package |
|---|---|---|
| Finance | INR 53 LPA | INR 30.9 LPA |
| Consulting | INR 45.3 LPA | INR 33.5 LPA |
| Operations | INR 49 LPA | INR 34.1 LPA |
| Sales & Marketing | INR 1 CPA | INR 28.4 LPA |
| IT & Product Management | INR 55 LPA | INR 34.3 LPA |
| General Management | INR 65 LPA | INR 31.7 LPA |
Top Recruiters
IIM Lucknow’s top recruiters in 2023 include Accenture, Boston Consulting Group, Axis Bank, Amazon, HDFC Bank, Paytm, Deloitte, KPMG, Flipkart, McKinsey & Company, P&G, Bain & Co., Microsoft, Capgemini, and Aditya Birla Group, among others.
Placement Year-Wise Trends
The following table shows the highest and average packages for the past three placement years:
| Placement Year | Highest Package | Average Package |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | INR 61.59 LPA | INR 31.03 LPA |
| 2021 | INR 56 LPA | INR 26 LPA |
| 2020 | INR 58.47 LPA | INR 24.25 LPA |
IIM Lucknow’s 2023 placement season has undoubtedly been a success story, with an impressive mix of recruiters, competitive packages, and diverse roles on offer. As the institute continues to excel, it reaffirms its status as one of the leading B-schools in India.
Admission Policy for MBA, MBA-ABM, and MBA-SM at IIM Lucknow (Academic Year 2024-26)
Indian Institute of Management Lucknow (IIM Lucknow) has released its admission policy for the MBA, MBA-ABM (Agri-Business Management), and MBA-SM (Sustainability Management) programs for the academic year 2024-26, based on CAT-2023 scores. Here’s a detailed overview of the criteria for shortlisting and final selection of candidates:
Stage 1: Shortlisting for Writing Ability Test (WAT) and Personal Interview (PI)
Candidates will be shortlisted for the WAT and PI rounds based on the following factors:
Eligibility Criteria for WAT-PI (Table 1)
Candidates must meet the minimum sectional and total CAT-2023 percentiles according to their category:
| Category | MBA | MBA-ABM | MBA-SM |
|---|---|---|---|
| General | 85 | 80 | 80 |
| EWS | 77 | 72 | 72 |
| NC-OBC | 77 | 72 | 72 |
| SC | 55 | 55 | 55 |
| ST | 50 | 50 | 50 |
| PWD | 50 | 50 | 50 |
Calculation of Composite Score for Shortlisting (Table 2)
Candidates who meet the CAT-2023 percentile criteria will be considered for shortlisting based on a composite score. The composite score includes factors such as CAT score, HSC (12th) marks, graduation marks, work experience, and diversity factors.
Diversity Factors (DFa and DFb)
- DFa (Academic Discipline): Candidates from non-engineering backgrounds applying for MBA/MBA-SM programs will receive a score of 5. For MBA-ABM, specific academic disciplines (as listed) will receive a score of 20.
- DFb (Gender): Female candidates applying for MBA/MBA-ABM/MBA-SM programs will receive a score of 5.
Stage 1c: Scheduling for WAT-PI
Candidates who qualify in Stage 1a will be required to fill in and submit the WAT-PI form online by the stipulated deadline. Failure to submit the form within the prescribed time limit will result in disqualification from the WAT-PI process.
Stage 2: Criteria for Final Selection
Final selection for the MBA/MBA-ABM/MBA-SM programs for the batch 2024–26 will be based on the following weights (Table 4):
| Component | Weight (MBA & MBA-SM) | Weight (MBA-ABM) |
|---|---|---|
| Common Admission Test (CAT) | 30 | 35 |
| Academic Performance (12M + GM) | 5 + 5 | 5 + 5 |
| Diversity Factor (DFa + DFb) | 5 | 5 |
| Work Experience (WE) | 5 (only for MBA/MBA-SM) | NA |
| Writing Ability Test (WAT) | 10 | 10 |
| Personal Interview (PI) | 40 | 40 |
| Final Score | 100 | 100 |
Notes:
- A minimum of 12 out of 40 marks in the PI is required to pass. Candidates who do not pass in PI will not be included in the final merit list.
- The final discretion on the academic category classification rests with the Admissions Committee of IIM Lucknow.
- IIM Lucknow follows the Government of India reservation policy for admission.
- Any disputes concerning admissions for the batch 2024-26 will be subject to the jurisdiction of the competent Courts within the territorial jurisdiction of the city of Lucknow.
This admission policy provides a transparent and structured process for shortlisting and selecting candidates for the MBA, MBA-ABM, and MBA-SM programs at IIM Lucknow for the academic year 2024-26.
For more information and updates related to the admission process, candidates are advised to regularly visit the official website of IIM Lucknow: www.iiml.ac.in
