Indian Institute of Management (IIM), Lucknow

ADMISSION PROCESS

Please note that each IIM shortlists candidates for second stage of selection which may be independent of each other. The process may include Written Ability Test (WAT), Group Discussion (GD) and Personal Interviews (PI). Performance in CAT 2018 examination is an important component in the admission process. IIMs may additionally use other factors like previous academic performance of the candidates, relevant work experience, gender and academic diversity and othersimilarinputsin short listing and ranking of candidates at various stages of the admission process. The processes, academic cut‐offs and the weights allocated to the evaluation parameters may vary across IIMs. For more information, refer the admissions policies of IIMs from their respective websites.

ADMISSION PROCESS

Please note that each IIM shortlists candidates for second stage of selection which may be independent of each other. The process may include Written Ability Test (WAT), Group Discussion (GD) and Personal Interviews (PI). Performance in CAT 2018 examination is an important component in the admission process. IIMs may additionally use other factors like previous academic performance of the candidates, relevant work experience, gender and academic diversity and othersimilarinputsin short listing and ranking of candidates at various stages of the admission process. The processes, academic cut‐offs and the weights allocated to the evaluation parameters may vary across IIMs. For more information, refer the admissions policies of IIMs from their respective websites.

The CAT advertisement usually appears in the National dailies in the month of July or August.

Common Admission Test is a computer-based test (CBT). For more details about CAT, visit http://www.iimcat.ac.in 

Candidates are shortlisted for the interview on the basis of their performance in the CAT, scholastic achievement and relevant work experience. Written Ability Test (WAT) and Personal Interview (PI) are then conducted at Bangalore, Hyderabad, Kolkata, Lucknow, Mumbai, and New Delhi in the end of February onward. Final selection is based on performance in CAT, scholastic achievement, work experience, and performance in the Written Ability Test (WAT) and Personal Interview (PI).

Selection Process

Applicants who fulfill the eligibility criteria stated above are required to take Common Admission Test (CAT) held by the IIMs. Alternatively, those who have a valid GATE / GRE / GMAT or JRF / SRF ( UGC / CSIR / ICAR) score / certificate can also apply in the relevant area of specialization. Scores of any of these examinations including CAT taken during the last two years (i.e on or after 01 January, 2016) will be considered valid.

Applicants already holding a one/two/three year-full-time classroom based PGDM from any of the IIM/WMP of IIM Lucknow with a minimum CGPA of 6 on a 10 point scale or an equivalent 3.0 in 4.0 point scale and a corresponding letter grade `B' are exempted from taking one of the exams listed above, and can apply directly through the prescribed Application Form. Such applicants are also eligible to get a waiver of the first year course work and can directly join the second year of the programme. 

One of the followings:

• A test score of CAT / GRE / GMAT / GATE taken on or after 01 April 2017, OR
• JRF / NET by UGC  / CSIR OR
• at least one research paper of Category C or superior as per ABDC (Australian Business Deans Council; URL: http://www.abdc.edu.au) rating.