IIM Lucknow has opened the application window for its Post Graduate Programme for Working Executives. This programme is designed for working professionals who want to learn while they continue their jobs. The last date to submit the application form is October 15, 2026. Candidates must check all eligibility conditions before they apply. The admission process also includes an entrance examination which will be held at the IIM Lucknow Noida Campus. Scroll for more details.
Eligibility and Accepted Exam Scores
Applicants must hold a bachelor degree in any discipline with a minimum of 50 percent marks or an equivalent CGPA. They also need at least three years of full time post qualification work experience as of March 31, 2027. The institute has clearly stated that freelance work or training assignments will not be accepted as valid experience. Project work done as part of curricular requirements is also excluded. Candidates can additionally apply with a valid score from one accepted examination. These include GMAT or GRE and CAT or GATE along with the PGPWE Entrance Exam. CAT scores from 2024 and 2025 are valid. GATE scores from 2025 and 2026 are also accepted.
Application Fee and Entrance Exam Details
Candidates who finish the registration process can appear for the PGPWE entrance examination. The exam is tentatively scheduled for November 2026 and it will be conducted at the IIM Lucknow Noida Campus. The application fee is Rs 1000 and it must be paid to complete the application process. Applicants should note that no changes are allowed once the application form is submitted. So every detail must be checked carefully before final submission. Aspirants should therefore keep all documents ready before they start filling the form. The question paper will have 100 multiple choice questions which candidates must complete in 120 minutes. The paper is divided into three sections. The first section is Verbal Ability and Reading Comprehension. The second section is Data Interpretation and Logical Reasoning. The third section is Quantitative Ability.
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