IIM Lucknow · NIRF #7 · Management
PGP-SM at IIM Lucknow
A 2-year MBA built for the sustainability era — where ESG strategy meets serious career upside.
Cohort Size
Super selective batch — expect intense peer learning and close industry connect.
Key numbers
Placement Rate
100%
Average CTC
₹24.8 LPA
Batch Size
60
NIRF Rank
#7
Investment
₹14.2L total
- Total Programme Fee₹14,16,000per year
Placement · 2025
Where graduates land
Placement rate
100%
Top recruiters
Are you eligible?
Entrance Exam
A valid CAT score is mandatory for application.
Admission Basis
Selection is purely entrance-exam based.
Entrance exams
Data Confidence: Moderate
Heads up — the confidence score on the underlying data is 40%. Double-check fees, placement stats, and curriculum specifics directly with IIM Lucknow admissions before you lock in your decision.
The verdict
Good fit
If you're done with generic MBAs and want to build a career that actually impacts the planet while still securing a solid bag, PGP-SM hits different. IIM Lucknow's top-tier brand, 100% placement record, and ₹24.8 LPA average CTC make this a power move for sustainability nerds. Just know it's hyper-specialized — not the move if you're still figuring things out or want traditional consulting/finance flexibility.
Matches what you said
- ✓ Top-tier IIM brand value
- ✓ Sustainability & ESG focus
- ✓ Strong placement stats
Doesn't match
- ✗ General management flexibility
- ✗ Lower tuition fee outlay