Students are often confused about the evaluation criteria used by the various Indian Institutes of Management. Since every IIM has its own selection process, it becomes difficult for the students to approach their score with a standard approach. To fill this information void, CollegeDekho has come up with the selection criteria and admission rules introduced by IIM Lucknow.
IIM Lucknow has released its admission policy for 2021-23 batch of PGP, PGP-ABM and PGP-SM. Students can now find out the shortlisting and final selection criteria for 2021 admissions at IIM Lucknow. The 2021 selection criteria of IIM Lucknow will be the same as last year. WAT is a part of the this year's selection process for IIM Lucknow and has been provided a weightage of 10 marks.
IIM Lucknow Eligibility 2021
In order to take admission into PGPM course offered by IIM Lucknow, candidates must have a Bachelor’s degree with a minimum of 50% marks (45% for SC/ST/PwD categories) or equivalent CGPA from a recognized institute or university.
IIM Lucknow Selection Criteria 2021
Candidates aspiring to take admission in IIM Lucknow will have to clear minimum CAT cutoff set by the Institute. Based on the CAT scores, IIM Lucknow generates a merit list basis which candidates will be called for Writing Ability Test (WAT) and Personal Interview (PI). Factors such as performance in class 10th and 12th board exams, work experience and diversity are also considered in the process. The admission process is done in the following two stages:
Stage 1: Shortlisting Candidates for WAT and PI
CAT 2021 scores and previous academic record of candidates are evaluated to shortlist them for stage 1. For the PG-SM course offered by the institute, candidates must have a minimum work experience of 24 months.
IIM Lucknow Minimum CAT Cutoff for PGP 2021
IIM Lucknow has released the official CAT cutoff for PGP 2021. The same can be checked in the table below:
| Category | Verbal & Reading Comprehension Percentile Rank (PVRC) | Data Interpretation & Logical Reasoning Percentile Rank (PDILR) | Quantitative Aptitude Percentile Rank (PQA) | Overall Percentile Rank |
| General | 85 | 85 | 85 | 90 |
| NC-OBC | 77 | 77 | 77 | 82 |
| EWS | 77 | 77 | 77 | 82 |
| SC | 55 | 55 | 55 | 70 |
| ST | 50 | 50 | 50 | 65 |
| PWD | 50 | 50 | 50 | 65 |
IIM Lucknow Minimum CAT cutoff forPGP-ABM 2021
IIM Lucknow has released the official CAT cutoff for PGP-ABM 2021. The same can be checked in the table below:
| Category | Verbal & Reading Comprehension Percentile Rank (PVRC) | Data Interpretation & Logical Reasoning Percentile Rank (PDILR) | Quantitative Aptitude Percentile Rank (PQA) | Overall Percentile Rank |
| General | 80 | 80 | 80 | 85 |
| NC-OBC | 72 | 72 | 72 | 77 |
| EWS | 72 | 72 | 72 | 77 |
| SC | 55 | 55 | 55 | 65 |
| ST | 50 | 50 | 50 | 60 |
| PWD | 50 | 50 | 50 | 60 |
IIM Lucknow Minimum CAT cutoff forPGP-SM 2021
IIM Lucknow has released the official CAT cutoff for PGP -SM 2021. It can be checked in the table given below:
| Category | Verbal & Reading Comprehension Percentile Rank (PVRC) | Data Interpretation & Logical Reasoning Percentile Rank (PDILR) | Quantitative Aptitude Percentile Rank (PQA) | Overall Percentile Rank |
| General | 80 | 80 | 80 | 85 |
| NC-OBC | 72 | 72 | 72 | 77 |
| EWS | 72 | 72 | 72 | 77 |
| SC | 55 | 55 | 55 | 65 |
| ST | 50 | 50 | 50 | 60 |
| PWD | 50 | 50 | 50 | 60 |
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Candidates who have cleared the required percentile are considered for composite score evaluation and are shortlisted for WAT and PI. Various components are considered for evaluating composite score and each component has certain weights.
IIM Lucknow CAT Weightage 2021
| Components | PGP | PGP-ABM | PGP-SM |
| Scaled CAT Score (SC) | 60 | 60 | 60 |
| Score in Class 12 Board Exam | 10 | 10 | 10 |
| Marks secured in Graduation | 10 | 10 | 10 |
| Work Experience | 10 | 0 | 10 |
| Diversity Factors (academic disciplines) | 5 | 20 (maximum) | 5 |
| Diversity Factors (gender) | 5 | 5 (maximum) | 5 |
| Total Composite Score | 100 | 100 | 100 |
NOTE: Maximum marks for diversity in academic disciplines cannot exceed 20. Also, candidates seeking admission in PGP-ABM/PGP-SM programmes have to fill up the special form of PGP-ABM/PGP-SM to be considered for the WAT and PI stage.
Evaluation of the above components is dome as follows:
1. Scaled CAT Score (CS): This is determined with the help of the highest CAT score of the year. Following is the formula of evaluating:
CS = (Candidate’s CAT Score/Highest CAT score of the year) x A; where A = 60
2. Score in Class 12 Board Exam: Candidates are allotted weights for score class 12th board as per the following table:
| Marks Scored by Candidate | Weights |
| <=80 | 0 |
| 80.01 to 82.00 | 1 |
| 82.01 to 84.00 | 2 |
| 84.01 to 86.00 | 3 |
| 86.01 to 88.00 | 4 |
| 88.01 to 90.00 | 5 |
| 90.01 to 92.00 | 6 |
| 92.01 to 94.00 | 7 |
| 94.01 to 96.00 | 8 |
| 96.01 to 98.00 | 9 |
| 98.01 to 100 | 10 |
3. Marks secured in Graduation: Performance in graduation is normalized according to the discipline of the candidate such as Engineering, Science, Commerce, Arts, etc. It is evaluated using the formula given below.
Graduation Marks = [ { ((Candidate’s percentage in Graduation – u)/p) x (50/3) } + 50 ] x 0.1
Where, u = mean deviation of respective academic discipline;
p = standard deviation of respective academic discipline
Marks will be evaluated between 0 to 10.
4. Work Experience: This component is evaluated according to the table given below:
| Condition | Formula |
| If programme is PGP and m>6 | Experience = min{(m-6) x 0.50, 10} |
| If programme is PGP-ABM | Experience = 0 |
| If the programme is PGP-SM and m>24 | Experience = min{(x-24) x 0.50, 10} |
Here ‘m’ is the number of months counted as work experience counted till the day the CAT notification of the year is released.
5. Diversity Factors (academic discipline): Different academic disciplines carry different weightage. IIM Lucknow has divided discipline into two columns given below:
| Disciplined for PGP/PGP-SM Programme | Disciplined for PGP-ABM Programme |
| Column 1 | Column 2 |
| Arts and Humanities | Agriculture |
| Commerce, Economics, Banking, Business Mathematics, Business Administration, Public Administration, Public Finance, Secretarial Practices | Biochemistry, Biotechnology (including engineering), Botany, Home Science, Life Science, Zoology |
| Charted Accountancy, Cost and Work Accountancy, Company Secretary | Animal Husbandry/Fisheries |
| Computer Application | Dairy Science and Dairy Technology |
| Education (including Physical Education and Sports) | Forestry |
| Law | Food Technology, Food Technology and Management |
| Medicine and Dentistry | Horticulture |
| Pharmacy and Pharmacology | Rural Studies, Rural Sociology, Rural Cooperatives, Rural Banking |
| Biology, chemistry, Mathematics, Physics, Statistics | Agricultural Engineering, Veterinary Science |
According to the above table, the weights in academic diversity are allotted as follows:
| Condition | Weights |
| If programme is PGP or PGP-SM & Discipline in Column 1 | 5 |
| If programme is PGP or PGP-ABM & Discipline in Column 2 | 20 |
| Else | 0 |
6. Diversity Factors (gender): Diversity factor is considered to maintain equilibrium in the number of male and female students in the courses mentioned courses. Female students applying for the above-mentioned courses are given a 5 as gender diversity weight and all others are awarded zero.
Stage 2: Final Selection
The final selection is done on the basis of the weights assigned in the following table:
| Components | Weights for PGP and PGP-SM | Weights for PGP-ABM |
| CAT Score | 30 | 35 |
| Academic Performance (12 board marks and graduation) | 5+5 | 5+5 |
| Diversity Factor (Academic Discipline and Gender) | 5 | 5 |
| Work Experience | 5 | NA |
| Writing Ability Test (WAT) | 10 | 10 |
| Personal Interview (PI) | 40 | 40 |
| Final Score | 100 | 100 |
NOTE: A candidate must secure a minimum of 12 out of 40 marks in PI round in order to pass.
On the basis of the above table candidates of each category are shortlisted for the above-mentioned programmes offered by IIM Lucknow.
IIM Lucknow Seat Reservation 2021
As per the Government of India norms, following seat reservation criteria will be followed for the candidates:
15% of the seats are reserved for Scheduled Caste (SC) candidates
27% of seats are reserved for Other Backward Classes candidates belonging to the “Non-Creamy” layer (NC-OBC)
5% for Scheduled Tribe (ST) candidates
5% for Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwD)
IIM Lucknow Admission Process 2021
The admission in IIM Lucknow courses follows specific admission criteria such as:
- For getting admission into Postgraduate programmes i.e PGP, PGP-ABM, PGP-SM, CAT score is accepted along with scholastic achievement and relevant work experience.
- The admission in Executive Fellow Programme in Management (EFPM) is done on the basis of candidates’ academic and professional profile.
- For taking admission in FPM, CAT score is considered, however, candidates with valid GATE/GRE/GMAT or JRF/SRF(UGC/CSIR/ICAR) score can also apply for admissions.
- Candidates admission into International Programme in Management for Executives (IPMX) is done on the basis of GMAT score while for PGPWE it is based on scores in GMAT/CAT/XAT/GATE/PGP-WE entrance test followed by WAT and PI.
- Cut-off and merit list will then be prepared for the selected candidates.
IIM Lucknow PGP Application Process 2021
For applying for admission in PG programmes of IIM Lucknow, candidates will be first required to register for CAT, enter their login credentials and start filling the online application form. Afterwards, candidates will be required to upload the scanned image of photograph and signature and make the payment of the application fees via online mode through Net Banking/Credit Card or via Debit Card. After making the payment of the PGP specialization opted for, candidates will have to submit their application form.
IIM Lucknow FAQs
Ques. What is the exact admission criteria for applying for admission into IIM Lucknow?
Ans. For taking admission into IIM Lucknow, candidates will first have to appear for CAT or equivalent exam. The selection of the candidates will be done on the basis of CAT cut off and then the merit list will be prepared for the candidates. Afterwards, the final admission of the candidates will be done on the basis of their performance in CAT, scholastic achievement, work experience, and performance in the Written Ability Test (WAT) and Personal Interview (PI).
Ques. What are the courses that are offered by IIM Lucknow?
Ans. IIM Lucknow offers multiple courses for its students such as, Post Graduate Program (PGP), Post Graduate Programme in Agribusiness Management (PGP-ABM), Post Graduate Programme in Sustainable Management (PGP-SM), Post-Graduate Programme in Management for Working Executives (PGPWE), International Programme in Management for Executives (IPMX), Fellow Program in Management (FPM), Executive Fellow Programme in Management (EFPM).
Ques. While filling the application form for PGP course of IIM Lucknow, which documents are required by the candidates?
Ans. Along with the application form of IIM Lucknow, candidates are required to submit the following documents such as class 10th Marksheet and Certificate, class 12th Marksheet and Certificate, Candidate’s scanned passport size photograph in JPEG/JPG format (size not more than 80 KB), Candidate’s signature in JPEG/JPG format (size not more than 80 KB), Category Certificate (Applicable for SC/ST/OBC candidates), Graduation Marksheets and Degree Certificate, Disability Certificate (For PWD candidates)
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