IIM Lucknow MBA Admission 2025: Selection Criteria, Cut-offs, and More

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The Indian Institute of Management Lucknow (IIM Lucknow) has announced its admission criteria for the 2025 batch. Similar to previous years, the admissions will be merit-based, evaluating candidates across various aspects.

Multi-Tiered Selection Process

IIM Lucknow employs a three-pronged approach to selecting candidates for its prestigious MBA programs. Important components for IIM Lucknow admission criteria:

CAT 2024 Score (30-35% weightage): The Common Admission Test (CAT) score forms the foundation for shortlisting candidates. The weightage for CAT scores varies slightly depending on the chosen program (MBA, MBA-SM: 30%, MBA-ABM: 35%).
Application Rating Score (ARS): This reflects a candidate’s academic consistency, assessed through marks obtained in Class 12th and graduation (5%).
Personal Interview (PI) (40% weightage): The PI is the most crucial stage, carrying the highest weightage. Here, candidates showcase their communication skills, thought clarity, and suitability for the program.

Components	MBA & MBA-SM	MBA-ABM
CAT Score	30%	35%
Academic Performance	10%	10%
Diversity Factor	5%	5%
Work Experience	5%	Not Applicable
Writing Ability Test	10%	10%
Personal Interview	40%	40%

Academic Disciplines for MBA-ABM Program

Academic Discipline	Specializations
Agriculture	Agronomy, Soil Science, Agricultural Biochemistry, Agricultural Economics, Plant Pathology
Science	Biology, Biochemistry, Biotechnology, Zoology, Botany, Home Science
Veterinary Science & Allied Fields	Veterinary Science, Animal Husbandry, Fisheries, Dairy Science
Technology and Engineering	Agricultural Engineering, Dairy Technology, Food Technology, and related management streams
Forestry and Horticulture	Forest management, Conservation, and Plant cultivation
Rural Studies	Rural Sociology, Rural Cooperatives, Rural Banking