Insights into IIM Lucknow’s Admissions Process for Batch 2024
The admission process at the Indian Institute of Management Lucknow (IIM Lucknow) for the batch of 2024 is known for its competitiveness, as revealed by RTI data. The stringent selection criteria highlight the elite nature of the candidates shortlisted for the interview round.
CAT 2021 Applicants to IIM Lucknow
It’s noteworthy that out of the 1.92 lakh CAT 2021 aspirants, close to 85% applied to IIM Lucknow while filling out the form. Among these applicants, 57% were from the General category, while the rest belonged to special admission categories.
| Category | General | EWS | NC-OBC | SC | ST | PwD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Applied | 109,617 | 6,294 | 30,189 | 12,777 | 3,228 | 747 |
Shortlisting for Interview Round
Within the General category, only the top 1% of CAT test-takers are shortlisted for the interview round. Other categories face challenging shortlist-to-application ratios, ranging from 3% to 16%.
| Category | General | EWS | NC-OBC | SC | ST | PwD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shortlisted | 1.16% | 5.05% | 3.02% | 6.24% | 12.21% | 15.66% |
Candidates Shortlisted for IIM Lucknow’s Interview Round
| Category | General | EWS | NC-OBC | SC | ST | PwD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shortlisted | 1,276 | 318 | 913 | 797 | 394 | 117 |
| Category | General | EWS | NC-OBC | SC | ST | PwD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| As a percentage of all applicants | 1.16% | 5.05% | 3.02% | 6.24% | 12.21% | 15.66% |
Overall, only 2.34% of all CAT 2021 test-takers were shortlisted for IIM Lucknow’s interview round.
Composite Score Cut-off for PI Round and Final Admission (2022-2024)
The composite score cut-off for the interview round was 52.92 for the General category.
| Category | General | EWS | NC-OBC | SC | ST | PwD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PI Round | 52.92 | 35.69 | 35.87 | 26.11 | 10.93 | 13.18 |
The composite score cut-off for final admission was 54.58 for the General category.
| Category | General | EWS | NC-OBC | SC | ST | PwD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Final Admission | 54.58 | 44.22 | 44.77 | 35.29 | 23.83 | 26.15 |
The highest composite score of a General category candidate in the final stages of admission was 73.669.
| Category | General | EWS | NC-OBC | SC | ST | PwD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Highest Composite Score | 73.669 | 62.075 | 58.693 | 57.568 | 50.356 | 64.802 |
Conversion Rates and Enrollment
RTI data has revealed that for the General category, the offer-to-call ratio is 49%, meaning nearly half of those who make it to the interview round also make it to the final shortlist. The overall conversion rate across categories is 41%.
| Category | General | EWS | NC-OBC | SC | ST | PwD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Admission Offers Extended | 626 | 98 | 392 | 265 | 141 | 52 |
| As a Percentage of Candidates Shortlisted for Interview | 49.06% | 30.82% | 42.94% | 33.25% | 35.79% | 44.44% |
| As a Percentage of All Applicants | 0.57% | 1.56% | 1.30% | 2.07% | 4.37% | 6.96% |
Latest data also suggests that less than 1% of all those who apply to IIM Lucknow make it to the institute’s final shortlist. Just over 0.5% of all General category CAT test-takers actually convert their applications into admission offers.
Enrollment and Class Composition
From the candidates shortlisted for admission to IIM Lucknow, only 1 in 3 candidates ended up enrolling for the institute’s MBA program. Within the General category, 30% of shortlisted candidates joined IIM Lucknow, while almost half (47%) the shortlisted candidates from other categories joined the institute.
| Category | General | EWS | NC-OBC | SC | ST | PwD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled for MBA Program | 195 | 53 | 140 | 77 | 38 | 10 |
| As a Percentage of Candidates Shortlisted for Final Admission | 31.15% | 54.08% | 35.71% | 29.06% | 26.95% | 19.23% |
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Waitlist Movement (2022-2024)
The table below captures the waitlist movement during IIM Lucknow’s admissions process.
| Category | General | EWS | NC-OBC | SC | ST | PwD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Waitlist | 325 | 25 | 174 | 142 | 75 | 26 |
These figures provide insights into the highly competitive selection process at IIM Lucknow, including the low shortlist-to-application ratio, composite score cut-offs, conversion rates, and waitlist movement. If you have specific questions or need further analysis, feel free to ask!
