Candidates need to score a minimum of 90 percentile in CAT to participate in the IIM Lucknow admission process for PGP courses. The cutoff for various courses at IIM Bangalore are as follows  Course Cutoff Percentile PGP-ABM 85 Post Graduate Diploma in Sustainable Management  85 PGPM 90 However, according to the cutoff trends, the minimum expected cutoff for IIM Lucknow is 90 and the maximum expected cutoff is 99. Some points to keep in mind are Your maximum focus should be on your CAT score. Try to score 99+ Past academics are also taken into consideration in IIM Bangalore admission  Work Experience carries 10% weightage A decent to good profile can be get admitted by scoring 99.3+ An average profile's required percentile is unpredictable but should aim as high as they can. Being a non-engineer female can increase your chances while vice versa can decrease your chances.

The brand value of ISB and XLRI, FMS, IIM L can’t be compared. ISB is known for its executive PGP while XLRI, FMS, and IIM L are reputed for their two-year-long MBA progran. These are some of the top-rated B-Schools in the country and have long-standing legacies.  ISB has a huge batch size of around 800. Due to the huge batch size students face problems getting decent opportunities through campus placements. The ROI isn’t that good. The total course fee for PGPM is around INR 36.3 lakhs. While the average CTC is around 34.07 LPA, according to the recent highlights of ISB placements.

XLRI is the better option among these. The institute has a strong industry presence. According to the recent highlights, XLRI placements are pretty good. During the 2022 placement drive, the average CTC offered was INR 30.73 LPA. While the highest CTC offered was INR 60 LPA.  XLRI is widely reputed across the country. If you check the credentials of multinational brands operating in India, most of them are XLRI alumni.  Student life at XLRI is much better compared to IIM L. The personality development programs of XLRI are pretty good and help students gain management and leadership traits. IIM L has a more traditional approach toward academics. 

If you have a good 10th and 12th-grade point average but a gradual decrease in graduation, it will undoubtedly affect your admission if you do not have work experience. Attempt to improve your CAT percentile. Having a round 99.86+ percentile, you may receive a call from both the new and old IIMs.

Compared to IIM Lucknow’s IPMX, IIM Indore’s EPGP will be a better option.  Small Cohort Size:  IIM Indore has a small cohort size. So, the professor-to-student ratio is higher.  Location:  IIM Indore IPMX program takes place on the Noida campus. The environment on campus is ideal for studies and it also has the advantage of being close to the industries in the Delhi NCR region.  Placement: IIM Indore Executive MBA placements 2022 had witnessed an all-time high average placement package. The average CTC for the top 25% of the EPGP students was INR 35.5 LPA. While the top 50% of students received an average CTC of INR 30.6 LPA.  Batch Size:  IIM Indore 2021 EPGP batch had 68 students. Students had work experiences in the range of 5-15 years. The students crowd is diverse and there is huge potential for peer learning.  Due to these factors, EPGP from IIM Indore will be a better option. 

Among these IIM Lucknow PGP ABM is the best option. IIM Lucknow tag offers certain advantages. You will get access to many case studies, a diverse student pool, a huge alumni network, and an ecosystem that fosters learning and excellence.  For the first year, ABM students share classes with PGP students. The curriculum faculty and learning will be the same. For the second year, you can choose some extra subjects according to your interest along with your specializations.  IIM Lucknow offers good placement opportunities to PGP ABM students. Along with FMCG companies, most companies in Consulting, Marketing, Finance, Operations, and HR are open to ABM students. In recent years, IIM Lucknow ABM placements had an average CTC of INR 24-25 LPA. 

One of my friends studied at IIM Lucknow. According to him, WMP (working manager program) at IIM Lucknow is one of the exceptional programs in India. This program takes place in Noida and is 2.5 years for professionals in Delhi-NCR. It is an on-campus program, therefore, does not involve distance learning. Classes take place in IIM Lucknow (Noida Campus). The study hours are the same as normal IIM PGP programs. The batches are highly experienced with an average of 10 years. Networking events provide an opportunity to meet and learn from the IIM Lucknow Alumni as well as the Industry Experts that pay regular visits to the campus. Categories WMP at IIM Lucknow Course Fee 13.70 lakh Median CTC 21 LPA Recruiting Companies Coca Cola, Capgemini, HSBC, HP, etc. Since the objective is learning, the exchange of knowledge takes place among the batch-mates as well. Undergoing learning and implementing the learning at work is a great opportunity for the Working Professional/Managers.

It is difficult to mention one faculty who is the most approachable in IIM Lucknow, but Rajiv Kumar Srivastava is one among the rare.  About Prof. Rajiv Kumar Srivastava: Qualifications: B. Tech. in Mechanical Engineering, Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Kanpur PGDIE (Post Graduate Diploma in Industrial Engineering), NITIE Mumbai Ph.D.(IE & OR), Virginia Tech, USA Research Areas: He has done his research in Manufacturing and Supply Chain Management in Theory and Practice, IT Applications in Operations Management, pedagogical approaches in Production/Operations Management, and Management Literature. Recent Research Interest: Infrastructural Development by Creating Manufacturing Systems and Enterprise Management Laboratories for teaching/research (through grant-based projects of AICTE/ MHRD) which had resulted in the most comprehensive software for Operation Management in an institution. Application of Computer-Based and Analytical Methods in Manufacturing, Indian Context and Best Practices, Enterprise Software Adoption in India, and Developing library collections management. One of my closest friends attended IIM Lucknow, and Prof. Rajiv Kumar Srivastava used to be his favorite faculty.

IIM Lucknow programs emphasize extensive case-based discussions, presentations, and role-plays to initiate an interactive learning environment. So, professors use cases from all B-schools across the world. Professors use cases from HBR, Ivey League, Stanford, IIM Ahmedabad, Kellogg’s, Wall Street Journal, and by IIM-L professors and students. In this premier B-school of India, almost all the subjects use case-study pedagogy. Even the oral communication subjects use cases to give a glimpse of real-time situations. The cases are important, but the level of the discussion carried out in the classroom plays a more predominant role. So, in all such analyses, the students are expected to read the case beforehand and prepare their participation notes. It is major for an extensive discussion. Some classes involve cases only. But sometimes, some use cases for discussion purposes only. All the case studies are available on the website of HBS and can be purchased. But it will not add any value to the students until debated in the classroom with experienced professors and diverse opinions of the students. The ultimate motto is to use the best cases to preview the real-life application. Harvard cases are considered to be one of the best management cases in the world.

For Finance, IIM Lucknow will be better. It is older than IIM Indore and offers better career outcomes in the Finance domain.  Reputed consulting companies, Investment banks, and big banks visit IIM Lucknow placements frequently. The job roles offered are similar to that of IIM ABC. During the 2022 placement drive, the average CTC offered in the finance domain was INR 53.34 LPA and the mean salary was INR 32.21 LPA.  IIM Lucknow has more diversified class profile. There’s a good number of Economics majors and CAs in each batch.