Indian Institute of Management, Lucknow (Noida Campus)

The admission process of MBA (SM) offered at IIM Lucknow Noida Campus takes place along with other MBA specializations offered at IIM Lucknow (Main Campus). Admission to MBA (SM) course is based on CAT scores, followed by WAT & PI. The key important details of the popular courses offered at IIM Lucknow Noida Campus are as follows-

*Note:

• For MBA-WE, CAT Score (2023 & 2024) & GATE Score (2024 & 2025) are eligible.
• Online GMAT/ GMAT Focus Edition/GRE (Take-home) exam scores are not valid, only test center-based GMAT/ GMAT Focus Edition /GRE scores are valid.
• PGPWE Entrance Exam to be conducted in December 2025 (Tentatively) at IIML, Noida Campus.

1. IIM Lucknow Noida Campus MBA Admission 2026
2. IIM Lucknow Noida Campus IPMX Admission 2026
3. IIM Lucknow Noida Campus MBA-WE Admissions 2026
4. IIM Lucknow Noida Campus Admission FAQs

IIM Lucknow Noida Campus MBA Admission 2026

The institute offers MBA in sustainable management for candidates with at least 2 years. Candidates need to have passed bachelor’s with at least 50% marks to be eligible for MBA (SM) at IIM Lucknow Noida Campus. The more important admission details for MBA (SM) are listed below.

IIM Lucknow Noida Campus MBA Admission Dates 2026

CAT Entrance Exam Dates 2026

IIM Lucknow Noida Campus MBA Selection Process 2026

Candidates need to secure a minimum cutoff percentile in CAT, so that their application process is considered for WAT & PI. After qualifying the minimum CAT cutoff percentile, a composite score based on various parameters will be calculated, and top ones will be sent a WAT & PI call letter. The minimum CAT percentile required for shortlisting in 2024 is tabulated below-

The institute calculates Composite scores based on the following parameters.

• CAT score: 60% weightage
• 12th Marks: 10% weightage
• Graduation Marks: 10% weightage
• Work Experience: 10% weightage
• Academic Diversity: 5% weightage
• Gender Diversity: 5% weightage.

The candidates will be shortlisted for the WAT-PI process based on composite scores. The shortlisted candidates shall be required to fill in and submit the WAT-PI form online within the given deadline.

The final admissions are based on the above given parameters along with the performance in WAT & PI. The weightage criteria of these parameters in the final selection parameters are as follows-

• CAT score: 30% weightage
• 12th Marks: 5% weightage
• Graduation Marks: 5% weightage
• Work Experience: 5% weightage
• Diversity: 5% weightage
• WAT: 10% weightage.
• PI: 40% weightage

*Note: The minimum requirement for getting a pass in PI is 12 out of 40 marks. Names of candidates who do not pass in PI will not be included in the final merit list.

IIM Lucknow Noida Campus IPMX Admission 2026

The institute offers IPMX (1-Year MBA) for working executives as a fully residential program. Candidates need to have passed a bachelor's degree with at least 50% mark, and have at least 5 years of experience. The admission process is based on GMAT score, followed by WAT & PI.

IIM Lucknow Noida Campus IPMX Admission Dates 2026

The final admission to IPMX course is based on the following parameters:

• GMAT/GMAT Focus Edition/GRE Score: 30% weightage
• Academic and Professional Profile: 30% weightage
• WAT: 10% weightage
• PI: 30% weightage.

IIM Lucknow Noida Campus MBA-WE Admissions 2026

Noida Campus of IIM Lucknow also offers 2-year part time MBA for Working Executives. Candidates need to have passed bachelor’s with at least 50% marks and work experience of at least 3 years to be eligible for the program. The admission is based on GMAT/ GMAT Focus Edition/GRE/CAT/GATE/ PGPWE Entrance Exam, followed by WAT & PI.

IIM Lucknow Noida Campus MBA-WE Admission Dates 2026

The final admission to the course is based on the following parameters.

• Entrance Exam Score: 30% weightage
• Academic and Professional Profile: 30% weightage
• WAT: 10% weightage
• PI: 30% weightage

IIM Lucknow Noida Campus Admission FAQs

Ques. Which programs are offered at the IIM Lucknow Noida Campus?

Ans. IIM Lucknow’s Noida Campus offers management programmes for working professionals and executives:

• MBA (Sustainable Management): A two-year full-time residential MBA focusing on sustainability and responsible business.
• IPMX (International Programme in Management for Executives): A one-year full-time residential MBA for mid-senior level professionals.
• MBA-WE: A two-year part-time MBA designed for working professionals.
• Executive Ph.D (EFPM): Doctoral level research-oriented programme for executives.

Ques. How are MBA-WE course at IIM Lucknow Noida Campus?

Ans. Also known as PGP for Working Executives (PGP-WE / WMP), this is a two-year MBA degree tailored for professionals who want to pursue formal management education while continuing their job. It is offered via weekend and modular formats to balance work and study at IIM Lucknow Noida Campus.

Ques. What is the eligibility criteria and admission process for EFPM at IIM Lucknow Noida Campus?

Ans. For admission to Executive FPM at IIM Lucknow Noida Campus, candidates need to have passed UG with at least 50% marks. He/she should have at least 7 years of work experience. Admissions are based on entrance exam scores (CAT/GATE/GMAT/GRE/JRF/Entrance exam conducted by the institute), followed by Personal Interview. The application fee is INR 1000 for general category and INR 500 for reserved category candidates.