CAT 2024: The IIMs conduct Common Admission Test (CAT) every year in November for admissions to its Postgraduate Programmes (PGP). IIM Lucknow releases 2025 MBA admissions criteria. IIM Lucknow's 2025 MBA admissions process involves CAT 2024, ARS, and Personal Interview. This exam serves as a gateway to top MBA programs in India, including those offered by the IIMs themselves.
What are the Academic disciplines for IIM Lucknow MBA Admission 2025?
- The field of agriculture encompasses a wide range of disciplines, including agronomy, soil science, agricultural biochemistry, agricultural economics, agricultural extension, plant breeding and genetics, entomology, and plant pathology.
- The field of science encompasses a wide range of disciplines, including Biology, Biochemistry, Biotechnology, Biotechnology Engineering, Botany, Home Science, Life Science, and Zoology.
- Key areas also include Veterinary Science, Animal Husbandry, Fisheries, and Dairy Science, focusing on animal health and production.
- The fields of engineering and technology encompass Agricultural Engineering, Dairy Technology, Food Technology, and Food Technology & Management.
- From forests to fields, forestry and horticulture play a vital role in sustainable land management and crop production, contributing to the agribusiness supply chain.
- Rural Sociology, Rural Cooperatives, Rural Studies, and Rural Banking are significant fields that provide valuable information about rural communities, cooperative farming models, rural economic systems, and agricultural financial services, all of which are critical in shaping agribusiness strategies in rural areas.
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Eligibility Criteria for WAT-PI
Applicants must meet the minimum sectional and overall CAT 2024 percentile cutoffs. Additionally, a non-negative raw score in all sections is required to advance to Stage 2.
MBA - The following table outlines the minimum percentile scores required for admission to IIM Lucknow, categorised by applicant type:
| Category | VARC | DILR | QA | Total |
| General | 85 | 85 | 85 | 90 |
| EWS | 77 | 77 | 77 | 82 |
| NC-OBC | 77 | 77 | 77 | 82 |
| SC | 55 | 55 | 55 | 65 |
| ST | 50 | 50 | 50 | 60 |
| PWD | 50 | 50 | 50 | 60 |
Weights for Final Score calculation after WAT-PI stage
The final selection process at IIM Lucknow involves a comprehensive evaluation of multiple factors. These include CAT 2024 score, Personal Interview, Academic Rating Score (ARS), and Gender diversity score. The weightage assigned to each parameter is outlined in the table below.
| S.No | Component | MBA & MBA-SM | MBA-ABM |
| 1 | Common Admission Test (CAT) | 30 | 35 |
| 2 | Academic performance (12M + GM) | 5+5 | 5+5 |
| 3 | Diversity Factor (DFa +DFb) | 5 | 5 |
| 4 | Work Experience | 5 | NA |
| 5 | Writing Ability Test (WAT) | 10 | 10 |
| 6 | Personal Interview (PI) | 40 | 40 |
| | Final Score | 100 | 100 |
Source: IIM Lucknow official website
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