Candidates need to score a minimum of 90 percentile in CAT to participate in the IIM Lucknow admission process for PGP courses. The cutoff for various courses at IIM Bangalore are as follows
Course |
Cutoff Percentile |
PGP-ABM |
85 |
Post Graduate Diploma in Sustainable Management |
85 |
PGPM |
90 |
However, according to the cutoff trends, the minimum expected cutoff for IIM Lucknow is 90 and the maximum expected cutoff is 99. Some points to keep in mind are
Being a non-engineer female can increase your chances while vice versa can decrease your chances.
I think I am the right person to answer this question as I have worked with graduates from the aforementioned top B Schools in India and my brother was a student at ISB. With the combined experience and knowledge I have, I dare to comment that ISB is an overhyped B school in India. What makes it stand is its amazing infrastructure, founding members, and the whole Western-style education. However, if you look at its academic style, I don’t find it very appealing. It fails to prepare students well and does not meet the standards of the 4 IIMs (ABCL) and XLRI.
Placements-wise one can comment that ISB is a notch better than XLRI and FMS but it is on the same level as IIM Lucknow.
Ultimately, the brand value of a business school is a matter of personal opinion and is subjective.
Due to the Covid19 situation, IIM Lucknow is taking interviews online. The interview takes around 15-20 minutes and there will be two panelists.
Interview starts with an introduction. They will ask you about your academic background, any job experience that you have, etc. To prepare for the interview go through your profile thoroughly. There will be questions based on your profile.
There will be general questions like ‘Why MBA?’, “Why IIM Lucknow?’, “What other calls do you have?’, ‘Any particular specializations you are interested in?’, etc. You can expect questions from current affairs as well.
First of all, bear in mind that there is never a 100% certainty of getting a call from a specific interest as there are many factors that determine it.
Considering your profile that lacks work experience and has witnessed a decline in the graduation marks, I don’t consider anything below 99.9 to fetch you a call from institutes like IIM Calcutta, Lucknow, Bangalore, and Ahmedabad. All these institutes only accept the best profiles and high scores. So unless you score a perfect 100, it will be difficult to get admission here.
SJMSOM at IIT B was founded in 1995, making it a relatively newer institution. But for a couple of years now, it has been making headlines because of some really outstanding profiles that were provided. Its core competencies are operations and supply chain management. There is no doubt that IIT B is the best choice if you want to work as a product manager. IIT B also has a beautiful campus with excellent facilities.
Additionally, it would give you the opportunity to take part in MOOD-I, the most significant cultural festival in all of Asia, which is held at IIT Bombay. With the well-known tech fests, there is another opportunity for you to participate. Furthermore, there are benefits to living in Mumbai. For guest lectures, the majority of the industry experts live nearby and are easily reachable.
IIM Lucknow was founded in 1984, so it has 11 batches more alumni than IIT B, resulting in approximately 3300 more alumni (considering 300 students per batch on average). It is also the fourth oldest IIM, following A, B, and C. You will gain a lot more industry experience, which will assist you in deciding what you truly want to do. In addition, IIM L offers better opportunities in Sales & Marketing, Consultancy, and BFSI than SJMSOM. Furthermore, you will be networking with a large number of students from all over the country and forming lifelong friendships. Furthermore, the IIM tag for a managerial position has an advantage over the IIT tag, which is still developing.
It would be fine if you went to IIM L, SJMSOM, or any other B school a few years later. When you switch from the first company you get after your placements, the new recruiters will be more interested in your work than in the college you attended. And the impact of your college's name gradually fades. What remains are the lessons you've learned and the memories you've made over the last two years.
Compared to IIM Lucknow’s IPMX, IIM Indore’s EPGP will be a better option.
Small Cohort Size:
IIM Indore has a small cohort size. So, the professor-to-student ratio is higher.
Location:
IIM Indore IPMX program takes place on the Noida campus. The environment on campus is ideal for studies and it also has the advantage of being close to the industries in the Delhi NCR region.
Placement:
IIM Indore Executive MBA placements 2022 had witnessed an all-time high average placement package. The average CTC for the top 25% of the EPGP students was INR 35.5 LPA. While the top 50% of students received an average CTC of INR 30.6 LPA.
Batch Size:
IIM Indore 2021 EPGP batch had 68 students. Students had work experiences in the range of 5-15 years. The students crowd is diverse and there is huge potential for peer learning.
Due to these factors, EPGP from IIM Indore will be a better option.
This year in 2024, IIM Lucknow placements took quite alot of time to complete but the institute was able to record a 100% placement. The batch of 576 secured a total of 634 offers from the 250 participating recruiters.
The highest international package recorded was INR 1.23 LPA and the highest domestic package was INR 65 LPA. The average package stood at INR 30 LPA and the median package was at IRN 27 LPA.
The students were offered roles in in Consulting, Finance, General Management, IT and Analytics, Sales and Marketing, Operations, and Retail E-Commerce from top recruiters across the globe.
Some of the top recruiters who participated in the IIM Lucknow placement drive included ABG, Accenture, Adani Group, BCG, Deloitte, Jio Financial Services, McKinsey, Microsoft, Procter & Gamble, PwC, Samagra, Shell, VISA, Target, and TAS.
IIM Lucknow is one of the top management colleges in India. It has a strong reputation for its management courses. It has a dedicated placement cell to ensure good career opportunities for its students. Its average and median packages are at par with those of other reputed B schools in India.
Graduates of IIM Lucknow are placed in well paying jobs across diverse sectors. Accenture, Amazon, Deloitte, EY, Goldman Sachs, Hindustan Unilever Limited (HUL), JP Morgan Chase & Co., McKinsey & Company, PwC and The Boston Consulting Group (BCG) are some of the reputed brands that recruit students from this college.
IIM Lucknow alumni work at top brands across the globe.
IIM Lucknow (ABM), IIM Kozhikode, and IIM Indore are all highly reputable and well-respected institutes for management education in India. Each one has its own strengths and unique features. Choosing which one to attend boils down to your personal preferences and goals.
Here is a comparative analysis of both institutes.
Particulars |
IIM Lucknow ABM |
IIM Kozhikode |
IIM Indore |
Fees |
INR 20,75,000 |
INR 20.5 Lakhs (Total Fees) |
INR 21,14,222 Total Fees |
Duration |
2 years |
2 years |
2 years |
Eligibility |
Bachelor’s degree in agriculture-related discipline / Bachelor’s degree with 50% marks in any discipline. |
Graduation with 60% |
60% aggregate at Secondary/Class 10 equivalent and at Higher Secondary/Class 12 equivalent |
Cutoff |
90 |
97 |
90 |
Ranking |
Ranked 6/125 by NIRF Management Ranks |
5th position out of 100 (NIRF) |
Ranked 7 For MBA By NIRF 2022 |
Highest Salary |
INR 61,59,000 |
INR 67.02 LPA |
INR 1.14 CPA |
Average Salary |
INR 31,03,000 |
INR 31.02 LPA |
INR 30.21 LPA |
I would suggest you visit the official website of these institutes and also talk to the alumni of these institutes to get a better insight. You can also attend the webinars, open house sessions organized by these institutes to get a better understanding and make an informed decision.
When discussing a business school, the most common topics of conversation are diversity, peer learning, case competitions, learning culture, and placements.
Both FMS and IIM Lucknow have very different admissions criteria. Lucknow promotes academic diversity and places a high value on interview scores, whereas FMS places a greater emphasis on percentile.
Typically, classes in business schools last until five o'clock. If you stay on campus, you have the option of sleeping until 8 p.m. and then attending a club/committee event at 9 p.m. When you have in-house fields, you can relieve stress by playing football or cricket at night. You have the chance to run your own business at IIML thanks to their student-run enterprises on campus.
When it comes to faculty, case competitions, and academic curriculum, both brands are massive, and there are numerous opportunities. Additionally, since ROI is the topic of most discussion, FMS succeeds in this area if cost is a genuine concern.
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