Indian Institute of Management Lucknow
(IIM Lucknow)Last Updated: Jun 10, 2026
Established
1984
Campus Size
195.00 Acres
Total Students
900
Faculty
90
Student-Faculty
10:1
IIM Lucknow Placement Overview 2026 & Average Package
Disclaimer: Placement data is sourced from official IIM placement reports, verified media releases, and RTI data. CTC figures include fixed pay, variable pay, and benefits. Actual individual offers vary based on profile, specialisation, and prior experience.
IIM Lucknow Placements 2025
IIM Lucknow achieved 100% placement for the 2023-25 batch with 604 offers for 583 students and an average CTC of ₹32.3 LPA. Consulting remains the dominant sector at 38% of offers, with Accenture making 54 offers - the single largest recruiter among all IIMs in 2025. The average CTC grew 7.7% from ₹30 LPA (2022-24) to ₹32.3 LPA.
Placement Highlights - Year-wise Comparison
| Metric | 2023-25 | 2022-24 | 2021-23 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average CTC | ₹32.3 LPA | ₹30 LPA | ₹32.23 LPA |
| Median CTC | ₹31 LPA | ₹27 LPA | ₹30 LPA |
| Highest CTC (Domestic) | ₹75 LPA | ₹65 LPA | ₹1 Crore |
| Highest CTC (International) | ₹65 LPA | ₹1.23 Crore | - |
| Total Offers | 604 | 634 | 556 |
| Recruiters | - | 250 | - |
| Placement Rate | 100% | 100% | 100% |
Sector-wise Placement Breakdown - IIML
| Sector | % of Offers | Approx. Offers | CTC Range |
|---|---|---|---|
| Consulting | 38% | ~229 | ₹28-45 LPA |
| Finance / BFSI | ~18% | ~109 | ₹25-50 LPA |
| IT & Product Management | ~15% | ~91 | ₹22-40 LPA |
| General Management | ~12% | ~72 | ₹25-40 LPA |
| Sales & Marketing | ~10% | ~60 | ₹20-30 LPA |
| Operations | ~7% | ~43 | ₹18-28 LPA |
Top Recruiters at IIM Lucknow
Consulting: Accenture (54 offers - largest single recruiter across all IIMs), Deloitte (29 offers), PwC (24 offers), BCG (23 offers), EY, Kearney, McKinsey, Bain
Finance: Goldman Sachs, Kotak, American Express (21 offers), JP Morgan, ICICI, Axis Bank, VISA
Technology: Microsoft, Amazon, Target, Google, Flipkart, Walmart
General Management: Adani Group, ABG, TAS, Shell, Reliance, P&G
FMCG / Consumer: HUL, ITC, Nestlé, Asian Paints, Marico
International Placements
IIM Lucknow received international offers worth up to ₹1.23 Crore (2022-24 batch) and ₹65 LPA (2023-25). International placements are primarily through global consulting firms and multinational banks. The IPMX programme at Noida campus has stronger international connects due to its executive MBA format attracting candidates from multiple countries.
Summer Internship Placements
Summer internships for the 2024-26 batch achieved 100% placement with 580+ offers for 576 students. The highest domestic stipend was ₹3.95 LPA per month, with an average of ₹1.67 LPA per month and a median of ₹1.72 LPA per month. Finance domain offered the highest stipend at ₹3.50 LPA per month, followed by Consulting at ₹3.20 LPA per month.
Placement Process & Cell
IIM Lucknow's Office of Career and Placement manages a structured placement process. IIML's strength is the sheer volume of offers - 604 offers for 583 students ensures every student has multiple choices. Accenture's 54 offers and Deloitte's 29 offers demonstrate the deep consulting pipeline. The 32% female participation rate reflects growing gender diversity in top B-school placements.
Highest Package
₹75.00 LPA
Average Package
₹32.30 LPA
Median Package
₹30.00 LPA
Lowest Package
₹14.00 LPA
Placement Rate (2025)
Top Recruiters
Year-wise Placement Trends
| Year | Highest (LPA) | Average (LPA) | Median (LPA) | Placed % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | ₹75.00 LPA | ₹32.30 LPA | ₹30.00 LPA | 100.00% |
| 2024 | ₹65.00 LPA | ₹30.00 LPA | ₹27.00 LPA | 100.00% |
| 2023 | ₹1.00 Cr | ₹32.23 LPA | ₹30.00 LPA | 100.00% |