IIM Lucknow and IIM Ahmedabad are both prestigious business schools and are among the top-ranked institutions in India. However, there are a few key differences between the two institutions which are as follows;
Criteria |
IIM Lucknow |
IIM Ahmedabad |
Campus size |
185 acres |
106 acres |
Academic programs |
PGPM, PGP-ABM, PGP-SM, PGPSM, IPMX |
PGP, PGP-FABM, ePGP, FPM, FDP |
Accreditation |
AACSB, AMBA, NBA |
AACSB, AMBA, EQUIS |
Faculty |
120+ |
100+ |
Student intake |
1,200+ |
400+ |
Fees |
INR 19.25 lakh |
INR 24.61 Lakhs |
Highest International CTC |
INR 65 LPA |
INR 1.14 CPA |
Highest Domestic CTC |
INR 55 LPA |
INR 75.2 LPA |
Average salary package |
INR 24 LPA |
INR 36.2 LPA |
Alumni network |
19,000+ |
35,000+ |
Both these colleges are at par with each other and are among the top three IIMs. The choice between the two is subjective and will depend on your goals, preferences, and some other constraints you might have.