Eligibility Criteria for IIM Lucknow

The Indian Institute of Management Lucknow (IIM Lucknow) is one of the premier business schools in India, known for its rigorous academic programs and high standards. Its selection criteria for the Post Graduate Programme in Management (PGP) generally involve a combination of several factors:

• CAT Score: The Common Admission Test (CAT) score is a significant component. It’s a national-level entrance exam that assesses a candidate’s quantitative ability, verbal ability, and logical reasoning.
• Academic Performance: Your academic record, including your scores in school and undergraduate studies, is considered. A high GPA or percentage can enhance your chances.
• Work Experience: While not mandatory, relevant work experience can be beneficial. It demonstrates your practical understanding of the business world.
• Written Ability Test (WAT) and Personal Interview (PI): Shortlisted candidates are usually required to appear for WAT and PI rounds. These assess your communication skills, problem-solving abilities, and overall fit for the program.
• Diversity: IIMs often value diversity in their student body. This can include diverse educational backgrounds, work experiences, and gender diversity

Stage 1: Shortlisting for WAT PI

Candidates will be shortlisted on the basis of CAT 2023 score, previous academic performance, and other criteria as mentioned below. For MBA-SM, minimum work experience of 24 months is an additional Eligibility Criterion.

Stage 1a: Cutoffs

Cat	VA	DI	QA	Total
Open	85	85	85	90
EWS	77	77	77	82
OBC	77	77	77	82
SC	55	55	55	65
ST	50	50	50	60
PD	50	50	50	60

Stage 1b: Calculation of the Composite Score for Shortlisting for WAT-PI stage

Only the candidates securing the above-mentioned minimum sectional and total percentiles for the respective category in CAT 2023 will be considered for Stage 1b. The composite scores in Stage 1b shall be computed based on the factors described in Table 2.

Component	Weight
Scaled CAT score (CS)	60%
HSC marks (12th)	10%
Graduation Marks	10%
Work Experience	10%
Diversity Factor: Academic	5%
Diversity Factor: Gender	5%
Composite Score	100

Stage 2: Criteria for Final Selection

Component	Weight
Scaled CAT score (CS)	30%
Academic Performance	5% + 5%
Diversity Factor: Academic & Gender	5%
Work Experience	5%
Writing Ability Test WAT	10%
Personal Interview	40%
FInal Score	100

Table 3: Academic Disciplines (AD) for MBA-ABM Program

Agriculture: (including Agriculture, Agronomy, Soil Science, Agricultural Biochemistry, Agricultural Economics, Agricultural Extension, Plant Breeding and Genetics, Entomology, Plant Pathology)

Science (including Biology, Biochemistry, Biotechnology, Biotechnology Engineering, Botany, Home Science, Life Science, Zoology)

Veterinary Science, Animal Husbandry, Fisheries, Dairy Science

Agricultural Engineering, Dairy Technology, Food Technology, Food Technology & Management

Forestry, Horticulture

Rural Studies, Rural Sociology, Rural Cooperatives, Rural Banking

Stage 1 c: Scheduling for WAT-PI

The composite score (based on Stage 1b) for the candidates who qualify in Stage 1a, and the shortlist for WAT- PI process shall be available on our official website www.iiml.ac.in. Such candidates shall be required to fill-in and submit the WAT-PI form online by the stipulated deadline. The candidates, who fail to submit their WAT- PI form online by the prescribed time limit, shall not be allowed for the WAT-PI process. Furthermore, no queries in this regard shall be entertained by IIM Lucknow.