IILM Academy of Higher Learning, Lucknow established in the year 2004 offers a two-year full-time PGDM and PGDM (Finance) degree. Admission to its PGDM course is based on the candidate’s performance in the CAT/ MAT/ CMAT/ XAT/ ATMA examination. To be eligible for the admissions, candidates must have completed their bachelor’s degree in any stream with a minimum of 50% marks as an aggregate. The institute also has a dedicated Career Development Centre which helps the students to get the best job opportunities. Some of the prominent recruiters of the campus are Flipkart, Ernst & Young, GE Capital, HCL, Cipla, etc. 

Read More: IILM Lucknow

Latest Updates:

  • IILM Lucknow has commenced the application process for the PGDM batch of 2022-23. Candidates with a valid CAT/ MAT/ CMAT/ XAT/ ATMA score can apply for the same.

IILM Lucknow MBA/PGDM Admission Dates

Events Dates
CMAT Exam Date February 22 - February 27, 2023
Last Date of Registration To be notified
Date of Interview To be notified
Commencement of Classes To be notified

IILM Lucknow MBA/ PGDM Eligibility Criteria

Candidates seeking admission into the PGDM course must have to complete their Bachelor’s degree in any stream with a minimum of 50% marks as an aggregate. Candidates in the final year are also eligible to apply. 

IILM Lucknow MBA/ PGDM Admission Guidelines 

Admission to the PGDM course is offered on the basis of the candidate’s performance in the CAT/ MAT/ CMAT/ XAT/ ATMA examination, followed by an interview round. 

Application Procedure

  • Obtain an Application Form from Institute, or visit the official website of the institute to download the application form.
  • Submit the duly filled form along with all the required documents.
  • Appear in the Selection Process.
  • If the candidate is short-listed, an offer letter will be issued and dispatched through courier and e-mail.
  • Candidates will have to deposit the registration fee, as specified in the offer letter.

Read More: IILM Lucknow Admission

IILM Lucknow MBA/PGDM Course Details 

The institute provides a two-year full-time Post Graduate Diploma in Management degree and a PGDM finance degree divided into six terms of equal duration.

  • The first year of the program consists of core courses that help the students to build the conceptual foundations of various aspects of the Management field.
  • The second-year consists of application-oriented core courses, elective courses, and research projects. 
  • Also, all the students have to undergo an eight weeks summer internship program with a corporate house after the completion of their first year

IILM Lucknow MBA/ PGDM Syllabus

Core Courses

  • Accounting
  • Financial Management
  • Micro Economics
  • Macro Economics
  • Organizational Behaviour
  • Human Resource Management
  • Operations Management
  • Marketing Management
  • Strategic Management
  • Business Research
  • Quantitative and Data Analysis
  • Entrepreneurship, Innovation & Sustainability

Electives [Marketing]

  • Customer Insights
  • Market Research and Analytics
  • Marketing Channel Strategies
  • Brand Management
  • Digital Marketing, SEO & Google Adwords
  • Customer Relationship Management
  • Advertising
  • Dynamic Marketing Strategy
  • Sales & Distribution Management
  • Retailing

Human Resource Management

  • Human Resource Planning & Acquisition
  • Talent Management Strategy
  • Industrial Relations & Labour Laws
  • HR Analytics
  • Employee Performance Management & Compensation
  • Training and Development
  • Managing Change and Transformation
  • Cross-Cultural Management
  • Redesigning Work for 21 Century Managers
  • Power & Influence

Finance

  • Financial Markets
  • Financial Statement Analysis & Business Valuation
  • Corporate Taxation and Business Strategies
  • Investment Management
  • Mobile Banking and Digital Money
  • Management of Financial Firms
  • Financial Planning & Wealth Management
  • Financial Derivatives
  • Creating Value through Corporate Restructuring
  • International Finance

Operations and Analytics

  • Supply Chain Management & Technology
  • Quality Management
  • Business Analytics
  • E-commerce Business Models and Applications
  • Project Management
  • Operations Strategy
  • Electronic Business and Online Marketplaces
  • Human and Machine Intelligence
  • Service Operations
  • SAP, ERP, and Data Modelling through ‘R’

Read More: IILM Lucknow Courses & Fees

IILM Lucknow MBA/PGDM Placement

IILM Lucknow has a dedicated Career Development Centre which constantly helps the students to get the desired job opportunities. The CDC team collaborates with various corporate houses for the placement process. The CDC team organizes more than 100 campus drives for the students of IILM Lucknow. 

The CDC team also conducts various workshops for the students. Some of which are listed below: 

Career courses and placement workshops

  • Excel Spreadsheets
  • Emotional Intelligence
  • Technology and Business
  • Critical Thinking, Reading and Writing
  • Purposeful Work and Life Choices
  • Management through Movies
  • Intentional Networking
  • Effective Communication
  • Verbal & Logical Reasoning
  • Numerical Aptitude & DI
  • Grooming and Etiquette
  • CV, GD & Interview Preparation

For the batch 2019-21, the highest package stood at INR 10.8 LPA. Domain wise placement is:

  • Human Resource - 8%
  •  Finance - 8%
  •  Operations - 27%
  • Marketing & Sales - 57%

Some of the top recruiters of the campus are:

Flipkart Amazon Deloitte Ernst & Young Marico
ITC HDFC OYO Rooms KPMG HCL

IILM Lucknow MBA/PGDM FAQs

Ques. What are the requisite documents to be submitted at the time of Admission in the PGDM course at IILM Lucknow?

Ans. Candidates need to submit the following documents at the time of admission:

  • All Marksheets (10th, 10+2, UG)
  • CAT/MAT/CMAT/XAT/ATMA Scorecard
  • Admission offer letter
  • Recent passport size photographs
  • Original ID Proof
  • Caste Certificate (if applicable)
  • Income Certificate

Ques. Does IILM Lucknow provide hostel facilities to the students?

Ans. The institute provides outsourced off-campus student accommodation separately for girls and boys, near the college premises. The hostels provide a space and congenial environment for the budding managers to feel at home & concentrate on their overall academic & personal development.

Ques. Does IILM Lucknow provide scholarship opportunities to PGDM students?

Ans. Yes, the institute offers a fee waiver and scholarship opportunities on the basis of various criteria. Such as :

  • Gender-Based Scholarships offered to the female students
  • 25% scholarships for the students securing more than 60%ile in CAT examination.
  • MeritBased Scholarship
  • Scholarships to the students belonging from the North Eastern and J&K region. 
  • 100% Martyr Scholarship.

Ques. Is PGDM AT IILM Lucknow equivalent to an MBA?

Ans. While an MBA course inclined more towards a theoretical approach, a PGDM focuses on the technical aspects, providing more opportunities and exposure to real-life business situations. PGDM at IILM Lucknow is equivalent to an MBA since the institute is approved by AICTE. 

Ques. What are the job profiles a student can get after pursuing PGDM in Finance from IILM Lucknow?

Ans. A student pursuing PGDM in Finance can opt for various job profiles, some of which are listed below:

  • Financial Analyst
  • Financial Advisor
  • Investment Banker
  • Finance Manager
  • Equity Analyst 
  • Financial Planner