IIML - Indian Institute of Management
IIML - Indian Institute of Management is a government institution located in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, India, established in 1984. It offers 14+ courses across undergraduate and postgraduate levels. The institution is appr…
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Deciding on whether to join IIM Kashipur can be quite a puzzle for MBA hopefuls. It's normal to feel uncertain because doing an MBA is a big deal that requires a lot of time, effort, and money. So, when you're choosing a B-school, you're really thinking about what you'll get back from all these investments.
Whether a business school is a good choice can vary a lot from person to person. Someone with very high goals might only be interested in the top schools like IIM Ahmedabad, Bangalore, or Calcutta. Other places, like IIM Raipur, might have a few downsides. But if you're practical and have worked hard for a decent score in CAT, you might think about other top schools and make a smart choice based on your options.
IIM Raipur, now in its tenth year, has been growing fast, and here's why it's a good choice:
1. Placements:
At IIM Raipur, there's a strong focus on creating a corporate vibe on campus with real-world learning experiences. They have guest talks from industry leaders and events like leadership and HR summits. These efforts have caught the attention of companies, leading to more of them showing up for placements. The average salary has been on the rise, and there are diverse job roles in areas like analytics and wealth management. You can check the official placement reports for more details.
2. IIM Brand:
The IIM name is like a powerful badge that shows you meet high standards. It's a mark of honor that you carry with pride throughout your life, boosting your confidence to tackle big challenges in your career.
3. Infrastructure:
Since 2018, IIM Raipur has been on a new campus with modern facilities. The academic spaces are cutting-edge, and the hostels offer single rooms with attached bathrooms. There's also a sports center with a pool, squash, and badminton courts. The infrastructure keeps getting better, and the management has big plans for the future.
4. Fees:
Despite its impressive facilities, IIM Raipur is a non-profit government institution with fees that are more affordable compared to many private schools.
5. Course Pedagogy:
Thanks to the IIM Bill, IIMs can create their own curriculums. IIM Raipur offers flexibility, allowing students to craft industry-relevant courses and even specialize in more than one area, opening up more career paths.
6. Life at IIM Raipur:
Beyond academics, there are plenty of ways to get involved, like case study competitions and student clubs. These activities help build leadership and interpersonal skills while creating lasting memories.
Of course, like any college, there are a few downsides. The food might not match up to home-cooked meals, but it's better than typical engineering hostel food. Raipur might not be a top-tier city for luxury, but it has decent hangout spots and is well-connected by air, which helps with corporate networking. The school is making significant progress, as seen in its rising B-school rankings. Looking back, I'm glad I chose IIM Raipur over others. If you have questions about joining, feel free to reach out. Best of luck!
IIM Lucknow RTI Data for batch 2023-25 has been released. At IIM Lucknow, a total of 127812 general category candidates selected IIM Lucknow as their CAT preference, of which 1275 were shortlisted for PI WAT round and 585 received the final offer.
Admission Stats
| Category | No. of Candidates Selected IIM Lucknow PGP | Candidates Selected for WAT/PI | No. of Students With Final Offer |
|---|---|---|---|
| General | 127812 | 1275 | 585 |
| EWS | 8953 | 317 | 103 |
| NC-OBC | 32151 | 917 | 393 |
| SC | 15300 | 801 | 223 |
| ST | 4092 | 401 | 127 |
| PWD | 825 | 168 | 48 |
Cutoff Stats
| Category | Composite Score for WAT/PI Shortlist | Composite Score for Admission Offer | Highest Composite Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| General | 48.96 | 58.85 | 79.08 |
| EWS | 33.34 | 48.08 | 61.43 |
| NC-OBC | 32.94 | 44.26 | 63.25 |
| SC | 26.22 | 40.21 | 62.63 |
| ST | 17.73 | 31.58 | 60.84 |
| PWD | 14.03 | 24.76 | 59.95 |
Class Composition
| Category | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| General | 225 |
| EWS | 52 |
| NC-OBC | 158 |
| SC | 86 |
| ST | 45 |
| PwD | NA |
Your graduation score is a bit low but it depends on your institute too. If you are from a top college, then this score will be considered pretty good. Moreover, past academics are not the only deciding factor when it comes to admission to IIMs. You do have decent changes if selection viewing your overall profile.
As for the CAT Score, don’t set a fixed target and just aim for as high as you can. The cutoffs keep changing depending on various factors so what should remain constant are your efforts. Additionally, preparing for the interview is very crucial because it determines your chances of admission.
Among the above B-schools, FMS will be easier to enter because other IIMs like IIM K, IIM L, and IIM I give more weightage to past academic performance. FMS selection will be based on Personal Interviews, Group Discussions, and CAT scores.
IIM K gives 40% weightage while the initial shortlisting of candidates for Personal Interviews is contrary to IIM L and IIM Indore which gives only 20% weightage. IIM Indore gives no weightage to work experience where IIM K gives only 5% and IIM L gives 10% weightage.
All in all, if you are a mediocre student then you have to outperform others in terms of CAT score and PI/GD performance. Indore is home for freshers and competing here will be difficult but you should focus more on FMS then IIM L and then IIM K for your shortlisting and put your best foot forward and convert your calls.
All the best and Best of luck for your D-day.
By ‘teaches Management like Engineering’ I assume what you mean is Management studies at IIM Lucknow are more strict, mundane, and repetitive. In this regard, I refuse to accept your claim as the reality is far from this.
People graduating from these institutes are youngsters with an age group of 20-25 so there is very little impact of the institutes' pedagogy on the learner’s ability to learn. These candidates are likely to be more serious regarding their growth and even sacrifice the fun of a typical B School life just to reach new heights. Anyone with such a mindset is likely to fare well anywhere irrespective of the choice of Institute.
I am going to specifically pinpoint the scenario at FMS because there is a general conception that FMS has a relatively chilled ambiance. The truth is I have seen many students working tremendously hard in their 2 years. They explore much more than academics and take part in many extracurricular activities because they know it’s their last opportunity before they enter the corporate world. The attendance rules although stricter than that at IIM Lucknow are no direct indication of the general discipline and the rigor of the curriculum. Every institute has its own tailored learning environment and it’s up to the students to make the most out of it.
People just ‘flock’ to a particular B School because of the sheep mentality. Rather their decisions are based on continuous analysis of various factors like tags, peer group, intended specialization, placement opportunities, personal goals.
- WAT: If you are selected for WAT based on your profile and CAT score, you will likely be contacted to proceed with the process in the city of your choice. The process begins on the scheduled day with a WAT in which you are given 10 minutes to write on a given topic. The subject matter could be abstract, current affairs-related, or, in rare cases, technical.
- GD: After submitting your WAT sheets, you will be asked to participate in a GD on the same topic.
- PI: Following the GD, the same panel will conduct one-on-one interviews with the candidates. The majority of the questions are based on the information you would have provided in your profile on the application, including your educational background, ECA, and work history (if any).
The simple answer is no, IIM Lucknow and in fact, even other IIMs don’t give calls to just experienced people. Every MBA aspirant who has a Bachelor's degree in any field (minimum 3 years of course) or is in their final year is eligible to appear for CAT. You start getting calls from IIMs based on your percentile. IIM Lucknow Sectional Cutoff is 85 Percentile while the Overall CAT Percentile is 90 for General Category.
However, there are several other parameters that determine your chances of admission. The parameters along with their respective weightage are given below
|
Parameters |
PGP Weightage |
PGP-ABM Weightage |
PGP-SM Weightage |
|
CAT |
60 |
60 |
60 |
|
Class 12 Marks |
10 |
10 |
10 |
|
Graduation Marks |
10 |
10 |
10 |
|
Work Experience |
10 |
0 |
10 |
|
Academic Diversity |
5 |
20 |
5 |
|
Gender Diversity |
5 |
5 |
5 |
From the table you can determine that the maximum weightage is given to CAT. Although work experience does carry a certain weight, a fresher can maximize their CAT score to compensate for it.
IIM Lucknow gives more weightage to work experience than other IIMs but that does not mean it does not give admission to freshers. It’s just that experienced candidates have a higher chance of admission.
The first step to getting admission to IIM Lucknow is to apply for entrance exams. Several national-level entrance exams are accepted by the IIM Lucknow for admission to its Management programs. Some of them include
PGP: CAT
MBAEx: GMAT
DPM: CAT/ GMAT/ GRE/ GATE/ UGC-JRF
IIM Lucknow Sectional Cutoff is 85 Percentile while the Overall CAT Percentile is 90 for General Category.
The next step is PI. Candidates shortlisted on the basis of CAT score will be called for Personal Interview. This year, the WAT round is excluded from the selection process. The various parameters that are considered while shortlisting candidates for this round are
|
Parameters |
PGP Weightage |
PGP-ABM Weightage |
PGP-SM Weightage |
|
CAT |
60 |
60 |
60 |
|
Class 12 Marks |
10 |
10 |
10 |
|
Graduation Marks |
10 |
10 |
10 |
|
Work Experience |
10 |
0 |
10 |
|
Academic Diversity |
5 |
20 |
5 |
|
Gender Diversity |
5 |
5 |
5 |
The 3rd step includes shortlisting of candidates based on the following parameters
|
Parameters |
PGP & PGP-SM |
PGP-ABM |
|
CAT |
30 |
35 |
|
Academic Performance (12M + GM) |
5+5 |
5+5 |
|
Diversity Factor |
5 |
5 |
|
Work Experience |
5 |
NA |
|
Written Ability Test |
10 |
10 |
|
Personal Interview (PI) |
40 |
40 |
So finally based on your CAT score, GDPI score and your academic record along with work experience your total will be calculated out of 100. The students will then be listed in descending order of their total score and top students will be made an admission offer.
Honestly speaking, your chances of getting into IIM Lucknow Calcutta and Kozhikode are scarce unless you score 100 percentile considering your profile. IIM Ahmedabad, Indore and Shillong won’t give you a call even after 100 as their eligibility criteria focuses majorly on past academics which are below average in your case.
IIM Bangalore is unpredictable in its eligibility criteria. It might take students with poor academic backgrounds but good work experience. So if you have none you can forget this chance also.
FMS does not almost consider past academics at all but for that, you need a CAT percentile of more than 99.5. For the safer side a 99.75 might grant you a conversion.
Don’t get demotivated just because of your past academic performance and ruin your future. Rather make the most out of your present life and opportunities.
I don’t think it's wise to decide to drop out from IIM Lucknow when you already worked hard and cracked the entrance. You even succeeded in the interview and yet here you want to give it all up. Every year the level of difficulty of entrance exams like the CAT and XAT keeps changing. Students who might have scored 90+ percentile one year might score 40-60 percentile next year. It all depends on preparation and mindset. Meanwhile, you have already succeeded and gotten into an IIM so why take it for granted?
Yet if you are adamant about not continuing, I would suggest you just focus on your job and gain a lot of experience. Chances are that you might climb the ladder without an MBA or IIM. Many CEOs and CFOs don’t need an MBA to make them what they are.
Despite it all, if you are appearing again for CAT, then make sure you have a valid explanation of dropping out during your interview.
Frequently Asked
Questions
Common questions students ask about IIML - Indian Institute of Management — admission, fees, placements and more.
Course fees at IIML - Indian Institute of Management range from ₹2.5 Lakh – ₹26.25 Lakh per year depending on the program.
IIM Lucknow offers admission to its various courses based on scores in entrance exams (most preferred: CAT), followed by WAT and PI. The admission process for an MBA usually starts with the registration for CAT in August every year and concludes with the WAT & PI in February or March. Candidates need to have passed
At IIML - Indian Institute of Management, the highest package recorded is ₹ 10,000,000.
IIML - Indian Institute of Management is a government institution located in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, India. It was established in 1984.
IIML - Indian Institute of Management offers 14+ programs across undergraduate and postgraduate levels, listed with fees under Courses & Fees.
Applications for IIML - Indian Institute of Management are submitted through its official website, https://www.iiml.ac.in/, or through the counselling body applicable to your chosen course.
