IIM Lucknow
Working Managers' Programme (WMP)
The 3-year weekend MBA for professionals who refuse to hit pause on their career
NIRF Management Rank
Among India's elite B-schools
Key numbers
Duration
36 Months
Intake
60 Seats
Format
Weekend Classes
Total Fee
₹18 Lakhs
Investment
₹18.0L total
- Total Program Fee₹18,00,000
Are you eligible?
Entrance Exams
Valid score in CAT, GMAT, or IIML-WAT is required.
Target Audience
Designed exclusively for working professionals.
Entrance exams
Built for Internal Mobility
WMP focuses on career acceleration where you already are — internal promotions, lateral shifts, and bigger roles with your current employer rather than conventional campus placement drives.
The verdict
Good fit
If you’re already earning and want the IIM Lucknow brand without a career break, WMP hits different. Weekend classes plus applied projects let you upskill without sacrificing your paycheck. Just be ready to self-fund ₹18 lakhs, and don’t expect hostel life or scholarships.
Matches what you said
- ✓ Weekend format while working
- ✓ IIM Lucknow NIRF #7 brand
- ✓ Applied learning with experienced peers
Doesn't match
- ✗ Conventional campus recruitment
- ✗ Hostel accommodation
- ✗ Scholarship support