IIM Lucknow · NIRF #7 Management
PGP-ABM at IIM Lucknow
A 24-month deep-dive into agribusiness economics, rural marketing & commodity trading for future leaders of India’s farm-to-fork economy.
Batch Size
Super tight cohort = laser focus and insane peer learning.
Key numbers
NIRF Management Rank
#7
Placement Rate (2025)
100%
Average CTC (2025)
₹26.5 LPA
Programme Duration
24 Months
Placement · 2025
Where graduates land
Placement rate
100%
Top recruiters
Are you eligible?
Entrance Exam
A valid CAT score is mandatory. Admission is granted purely on entrance exam basis.
Degree Level
Open to graduates seeking a specialized postgraduate degree in Agribusiness Management.
Entrance exams
Built for the Farm-to-Boardroom Pipeline
If you care about food security, agri-supply chains, and rural markets, this isn’t just an MBA—it’s a mission. The curriculum fuses policy, food processing, and sustainability with hardcore management training.
The verdict
Good fit
If you’re obsessed with agri-tech, FMCG, or rural development, PGP-ABM is a power move: 100% placements, a top-10 IIM tag, and recruiters like ITC & Cargill. It’s less ideal if you want general consulting or pure investment banking, because the brand equity here is niche.
Matches what you said
- ✓ Agribusiness & rural sector careers
- ✓ IIM brand with specialized curriculum
- ✓ 100% placement assurance with agri-FMCG leaders
Doesn't match
- ✗ General management consulting
- ✗ Pure tech/start-up product roles
- ✗ Investment banking