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IIM Lucknow courses 2027 mix full-time degrees for freshers with part-time or blended degrees for working professionals. The PGP is the flagship and leads to an MBA degree on the Lucknow campus. Find your row in this table of IIM Lucknow courses, then read that course's section.
| You are | Look at | Why |
|---|---|---|
| A Class 12 student with PCM | BS (AI & BA) | The only UG course, four years |
| A fresh graduate | PGP | The flagship MBA, with many electives |
| A graduate drawn to farming and food | PGP-ABM | The agribusiness MBA |
| A professional with 2 years of work | PGP-SM | The sustainability MBA at Noida |
| A professional with 3 years who stays in the job | PGPWE or bMBA | Alternate weekends, or blended online |
| A professional with 4 years who wants a full-time MBA | IPMX | One year at Noida |
| A senior manager with 7 years | EFPM | Part-time doctoral course |
| A researcher | Ph.D. | Four and a half years, with a stipend |
The BS (AI & BA) Is New
Its first batch is 2026-30, so it has no placement record yet. Ask the admissions office what the first batch is told about careers before you choose it over a postgraduate route.
IIM Lucknow courses 2027 fall into three groups, and there are nine in all. Students often ask for the best courses in IIM Lucknow, and the answer depends on your age and experience. Open the tab for your group.
Six courses: the PGP, PGP-ABM (MBA in Agribusiness Management), PGP-SM (MBA in Sustainable Management), PGPWE, IPMX and bMBA.
The institute does not name one flagship specialization among IIM Lucknow courses. In the Batch of 2026 placement report, consulting took 39% of offers and finance took 17%. Those two areas draw the most recruiters. The PGP-ABM covers agribusiness, and the PGP-SM covers sustainability.
Among IIM Lucknow degree courses, the Lucknow campus runs the PGP, PGP-ABM, BS (AI & BA) and Ph.D. The Noida campus runs the PGP-SM, PGPWE, IPMX and EFPM. The bMBA is taught live online. Its campus stays happen in Lucknow, and its exams can be taken at Lucknow or Noida.
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Exams Accepted
CAT, GATEExams accepted (5)CATCommon Admission TestGATEGraduate Aptitude Test in EngineeringGMATGraduate Management Admission TestGREGraduate Record ExaminationJEE AdvancedJoint Entrance Exam Advanced
Total Fees
₹3.5 L - 27.7 L
Exams Accepted
CAT, GATEExams accepted (4)CATCommon Admission TestGATEGraduate Aptitude Test in EngineeringGMATGraduate Management Admission TestGREGraduate Record Examination
Total Fees
₹11.9 L - 32.9 L
Exams Accepted
CAT, GMATExams accepted (3)CATCommon Admission TestGMATGraduate Management Admission TestGREGraduate Record Examination
Total Fees
₹20.9 L - 27.7 L
Exams Accepted
Total Fees
₹27.7 L - 28.4 L
The IIM Lucknow courses list has nine programmes, and each suits a different kind of student. This IIM Lucknow courses list groups the courses by type and shows the campus. Fresh graduates should start with the PGP and PGP-ABM, and school leavers with the BS.
| Type | Course | Campus |
|---|---|---|
| IIM Lucknow PG courses, full time | PGP (MBA) and PGP-ABM | Lucknow |
| IIM Lucknow PG courses, full time | PGP-SM, for sustainability roles | Noida |
| IIM Lucknow PG courses for working professionals | PGPWE and IPMX | Noida |
| IIM Lucknow online courses (blended) | bMBA | Online, plus campus stays |
| IIM Lucknow UG courses | BS (AI & BA) | Lucknow |
| IIM Lucknow degree courses at doctoral level | Ph.D. and EFPM | Lucknow and Noida |
Yes. IIM Lucknow UG courses begin with the BS in Artificial Intelligence and Business Analytics. It is the only UG course, a four-year residential degree on the Lucknow campus. The first batch is Batch 2026-30, and you need JEE Advanced to apply. The IIM Lucknow UG courses fees for the BS are Rs 5,00,000 a year, as the fees page shows. The institute lists no BBA or B.Tech among its degree courses.
IIM Lucknow welcomes its first BS (AI & BA) batch, from the IIM Lucknow YouTube channel, August 2026
IIM Lucknow UG courses teach maths, programming, AI and business analytics over eight semesters. Open each tab for the year.
Linear algebra, calculus, probability and Python.
The best courses in IIM Lucknow for a fresher are the PGP after graduation and the BS after Class 12. Pick the PGP if you want a general MBA with many electives. It is the first stop on any IIM Lucknow courses list for graduates. Pick the PGP-ABM only if you want an agribusiness career. Among IIM Lucknow UG courses, the BS is the newest and has no placement record yet.
The best courses in IIM Lucknow for working professionals are the PGPWE, IPMX, bMBA and PGP-SM. These IIM Lucknow PG courses fit people who hold a job.
📅WeekendsPGPWEMeets on alternate weekends in Noida, so you can keep your job.⏱️1 YearIPMXA one-year full-time MBA for experienced professionals.💻BlendedbMBAA blended MBA. It is among the best courses in IIM Lucknow for people who cannot relocate.🌱2 Years WorkPGP-SMA full-time sustainability MBA that asks for 2 years of work experience.Showing 1–5 of 5 courses
Certificate
This postgraduate management degree at IIM Lucknow develops business leaders through rigorous coursework in entrepreneurship, product and innovation management. Students gain practical exposure via internships, simulations and corporate interactions.
Degree
This certificate programme from IIT Delhi builds practical capability in digital transformation and technology management. It is aimed at mid-level and senior professionals looking to upskill without a career break.
Certificate
Certificate
This certificate programme from IIM Lucknow builds practical capability in business analytics, data-driven decisions and applied AI. It is aimed at mid-level and senior professionals looking to upskill without a career break.
Certificate
IIM Lucknow's Post Graduate Programme in Sustainable Management builds managerial and analytical skills through core courses, electives and industry projects. It leads to careers in consulting, finance, marketing, operations and general management.
IIM Lucknow online courses mean the bMBA, a blended MBA with live online classes from Thursday to Sunday. These IIM Lucknow online courses suit people who cannot leave a job. None of the IIM Lucknow courses is a fully online degree.
32.5
bMBA Credits
16.5 core, 14 elective, 2 capstone
6 Terms
bMBA Length
About four months each
13 + 15
Campus Immersion Days
Year 1 and year 2
3 Years
Work Experience Needed
As on 31 July 2026
Yes, through the bMBA, the IIM Lucknow blended MBA. Among IIM Lucknow online courses, it is the one built for people who hold a job. You attend live classes online and visit the campus for immersion days.
Yes. Besides the IIM Lucknow courses above, the institute runs management development and executive courses of a few days. The NIRF 2026 data lists 171 such programmes with 6,483 participants in 2024-25. See the executive education page on iiml.ac.in for the current list.
IIM Lucknow courses eligibility starts with a bachelor's degree for every PG course, and each programme adds its own test. The table shows the minimum rule for each of the IIM Lucknow degree courses. The PG courses for working professionals also ask for years of experience.
| Course | Minimum qualification | Entrance test |
|---|---|---|
| PGP | Bachelor's degree with 50% (45% SC, ST, PwD) | CAT |
| PGP-ABM | Agriculture-linked bachelor's, or any bachelor's plus 2 years of experience or strong interest in agriculture, with the same marks | CAT |
| PGP-SM | Same degree rule, plus 24 months of work experience | CAT |
| PGPWE | Bachelor's with 50%, 3 years of experience | GMAT, GRE, CAT, GATE or the PGPWE test |
| IPMX | Bachelor's with 50%, 4 years of experience | GMAT or GRE |
| bMBA | Bachelor's with 50%, 3 years of experience | CAT, GMAT, GRE or the bMBA test |
| BS (AI & BA) | Class 12 with Physics, Chemistry and Maths | JEE Advanced |
| Ph.D. | Master's with 55% (50% SC, ST), or other routes on the Ph.D. page | CAT, GATE, GRE, GMAT or JRF |
Courses in IIM Lucknow for freshers (PGP and BS) need no work experience. Among IIM Lucknow courses, five need experience, as the list shows.
The PGP gives marks for work experience in its shortlist score.
Yes. The PGP accepts a bachelor's degree of 3 years or more with 50% marks, or 45% for SC, ST and PwD candidates. Final-year students can also apply for IIM Lucknow courses, and they join provisionally. They must submit the degree proof by the date the institute sets.
No. Among IIM Lucknow courses, the Ph.D. accepts a valid CAT, GATE, GRE, GMAT or JRF score, taken on or after 1 January 2024.
IIM Lucknow courses fees range from no tuition for the Ph.D. to Rs 26,00,000 for the IPMX. The fees page lists the PGPWE, bMBA, BS (AI & BA) and EFPM fees with their batches. The IIM Lucknow fees vary by programme and batch.
Rs 20,75,000
PGP, PGP-ABM and PGP-SM
Total, Batch 2026-28
Rs 26,00,000
IPMX
One year, Batch 2027-28
Rs 5,00,000
BS (AI & BA)
Per year, Batch 2026-30
Nil
Ph.D. Tuition
A monthly stipend is paid
IIM Lucknow courses duration runs from one year for the IPMX to four and a half years for the Ph.D. The table lists the length and mode of each of the IIM Lucknow degree courses.
| Course | Duration | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| PGP, PGP-ABM, PGP-SM | 2 years | Full time, residential |
| PGPWE | 2 years | Alternate weekends at Noida |
| IPMX | 1 year | Full time |
| bMBA | 2 years, up to 3 | Live online plus campus stays |
| BS (AI & BA) | 4 years | Full time, residential |
| Ph.D. | 4.5 years | Full time, residential |
| EFPM | About 5 years | Part time, non-residential |
The IPMX is the shortest of the IIM Lucknow PG courses at 1 year. The PGP, PGP-ABM, PGP-SM, PGPWE and bMBA take 2 years. The bMBA allows an extension to 3 years. The PGP has six terms, three in each year, and a 2-month summer internship after year one.
The IIM Lucknow Ph.D. takes about 4.5 years of full-time study, the longest of all IIM Lucknow courses. The first two years are course work, followed by a comprehensive exam and a thesis. Scholars get a monthly stipend of Rs 35,000 in years one and two. It rises to Rs 40,000 from year three.
Answers to what readers ask most often.
The first year has 22 core courses over three terms. The second year has 2 integrative courses and 15 electives. You can swap up to 2 electives for independent study, or take one dissertation. Data Sources: IIM Lucknow MBA page, 2026.
Among IIM Lucknow courses, the PGP-ABM is the agribusiness track. It has lower CAT bars: 80 in each section and 85 overall for General, against 85 and 90 for the PGP. It also gives more shortlist marks to agriculture-linked degrees. Data Sources: IIM Lucknow admission policy, Batch 2026-28.
Yes. The institute renamed the Working Managers Programme as the PGPWE. It is one of the IIM Lucknow courses that run on alternate weekends at the Noida campus. Data Sources: IIM Lucknow PGPWE page, 2026.
Yes, the Executive Fellow Programme in Management (EFPM). Among IIM Lucknow courses, it is the part-time doctoral option. It is non-residential, and it needs 7 years of work experience as on 31 March 2027. Applications for the 2027 session open on 16 October and close on 31 December 2026 (tentative). Data Sources: IIM Lucknow EFPM page, 2026.
Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh
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