IIM Lucknow Placements 2026: Key Highlights
IIM Lucknow's latest final placement report covers the 2024–26 graduating cohort from the Post Graduate Programme (PGP) and Post Graduate Programme in Agribusiness Management (PGP-ABM). The institute reported more than 580 offers for 559 students. The figures below are from the official report for the batch of 2026.
The median CTC was ₹32.9 LPA, close to the average of ₹33.2 LPA. Consulting was the largest placement domain, accounting for 39% of the reported distribution.
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IIM Lucknow Average and Median Package: 5-Batch Trend
The table compares the average and median CTC reported across the five placement reports shared for this analysis. It shows a dip for the 2022–24 batch, followed by a recovery in the 2025 and 2026 reports.
| Batch / placement report | Average CTC | Median CTC | Highest domestic CTC | Highest international CTC |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020–22 | ₹31.03 LPA | ₹29 LPA | ₹58 LPA | ₹61.59 LPA |
| 2021–23 | ₹32.23 LPA | ₹30 LPA | ₹1 crore | ₹65 LPA |
| 2022–24 | ₹30 LPA | ₹27 LPA | ₹1.23 crore | ₹65 LPA |
| 2025 | ₹32.3 LPA | ₹31 LPA | ₹75 LPA | ₹65 LPA |
| 2026 | ₹33.2 LPA | ₹32.9 LPA | ₹1 crore | ₹65 LPA |
From the 2020–22 report to the 2026 report, average CTC moved from ₹31.03 LPA to ₹33.2 LPA, while median CTC moved from ₹29 LPA to ₹32.9 LPA. The figures did not increase every year, so compare the full trend rather than treating one batch as a continuous year-on-year rise.
How to use this table: Average CTC gives the arithmetic mean, while median CTC is the midpoint of the reported salary distribution. Highest CTC is an individual top figure and does not represent the salary most students receive.
IIM Lucknow Placements 2026: Domain-wise Distribution
The latest report divides placement distribution across consulting, general management, finance, technology-related roles, sales and marketing, and operations. Consulting made up the largest share.
| Placement domain | Share of placement distribution | What the category covers in the report |
|---|---|---|
| Consulting | 39% | Consulting roles |
| General Management | 20% | General management roles |
| Finance | 17% | Finance roles |
| IT, Tech, Analytics and Product | 13% | Technology, analytics and product-related roles |
| Sales and Marketing | 8% | Sales and marketing roles |
| Operations | 3% | Operations roles |
If you are targeting consulting, the latest report shows the largest share of placements in that domain. Finance and general management also represented sizeable shares. Distribution indicates the mix of reported placements; it does not guarantee a particular role for an individual student.
IIM Lucknow Domain-wise Average and Highest CTC
The 2026 report also publishes domain-specific mean and highest CTC figures. Use the mean CTC to compare the reported domain averages, and read the highest CTC as the top offer in that domain.
| Domain | Mean CTC | Highest CTC |
|---|---|---|
| Finance | ₹34.8 LPA | ₹100 LPA |
| Consulting | ₹36.9 LPA | ₹45.4 LPA |
| Product, Tech and Analytics | ₹33.2 LPA | ₹80 LPA |
| Sales and Marketing | ₹28.5 LPA | ₹51.6 LPA |
| General Management | ₹30.9 LPA | ₹56 LPA |
| Operations | ₹30.1 LPA | ₹40 LPA |
In the 2026 report, consulting has the highest mean CTC among these listed domains at ₹36.9 LPA. Finance has the highest domain-level CTC at ₹1 crore. These are different measures, so they should not be treated as interchangeable.
Which Companies Recruit from IIM Lucknow?
The official placement reports list recruiters across consulting, finance, technology, product, sales and marketing, general management and operations. Recruiter participation can vary by batch; the names below are examples shown in the reports, not a guarantee that every company will recruit in every year.
| Recruitment area | Examples of recruiters listed in the reports |
|---|---|
| Consulting | Accenture Strategy, Bain & Company, Boston Consulting Group, Deloitte, EY-Parthenon, Kearney, KPMG, McKinsey & Company, PwC |
| Finance | American Express, Avendus, Barclays, Citi, Deutsche Bank, Goldman Sachs, HSBC, J.P. Morgan |
| Technology, product and analytics | Adobe, Amazon, Atlassian, Flipkart, Microsoft, Paytm, Salesforce |
| Sales, marketing and consumer businesses | Hindustan Unilever, ITC, P&G, Marico, Nestlé |
| General management | Aditya Birla Group, Capgemini, Hinduja Group, RPG, Tata Administrative Services |
| Operations and e-commerce | Amazon, Flipkart, Uber, Udaan |
The 2025 report also names new recruiters including Ather Energy, GMR Group, HPCL, Jefferies, Maruti Suzuki, PhonePe, Walmart and others. Refer to the relevant batch report for its complete recruiter list.
How Should MBA Aspirants Read IIM Lucknow Placement Data?
Compare these figures
- Median and average CTC together
- Domain-wise mean CTC for your target function
- Placement distribution across domains
- Recruiters and roles relevant to your career plan
- Multiple batches rather than one headline figure
Keep these limits in mind
- Highest CTC is not the typical salary.
- CTC is not the same as monthly in-hand salary.
- Domain-level highest CTC does not indicate what every student in that domain earns.
- The headline figures cited here cover PGP and PGP-ABM together; do not treat them as separate programme-wise outcomes.
For a broader view of the institute, including programmes and admissions-related information, see the IIM Lucknow college overview and MBA details.
IIM Lucknow Placement FAQs
Find answers to common student searches about IIM Lucknow's average and median package, highest CTC, placement domains, recruiter list and recent salary trends. Figures below refer to the placement reports cited on this page.
What is the average package at IIM Lucknow for the 2026 batch?
The official final placement report for the 2024–26 batch records an average CTC of ₹33.2 LPA. This headline figure covers the PGP and PGP-ABM graduating cohort together. Average CTC is the arithmetic mean reported by the institute and should be read alongside the median CTC of ₹32.9 LPA.
Use the median as a companion measure when comparing B-schools, because a small number of very high offers can pull an average upward. Compare both measures for the same placement year and check whether the report covers the same programmes.
What is the median package at IIM Lucknow in 2026, and why does it matter?
The median CTC for the 2026 batch is ₹32.9 LPA. Median salary is useful because it represents the midpoint of the reported salary distribution, so it helps students assess outcomes beyond the highest package. It is still a CTC figure, not a guarantee of monthly take-home pay.
CTC can include fixed pay, variable pay and other components. The report's headline CTC should not be directly converted into monthly in-hand salary without knowing the offer's pay structure, deductions and location.
What is the highest domestic and international package at IIM Lucknow in 2026?
The 2026 final placement report lists the highest domestic CTC as ₹1 crore per annum and the highest international CTC as ₹65 LPA. These are the top reported offers; they should not be interpreted as typical salaries for the batch. For a more balanced comparison, check the average, median and domain-wise mean CTC as well.
Domestic and international offers may differ in location, currency, benefits and compensation structure. Treat the two headline figures as separate reported outcomes rather than a like-for-like comparison of take-home pay.
Which MBA placement domain has the highest average salary at IIM Lucknow?
Among the domains listed in the 2026 report, consulting has the highest mean CTC at ₹36.9 LPA. Finance reports a mean CTC of ₹34.8 LPA and a highest CTC of ₹1 crore. The highest mean and the highest individual offer are different metrics, so compare them separately when evaluating career paths.
Mean CTC is the average for the domain, while highest CTC is the top reported offer in that domain. For career planning, also consider the type of role, required skills and your interest in the function; the salary figures alone do not establish role fit.
What percentage of IIM Lucknow students get consulting placements?
The 2026 report shows consulting at 39% of the placement distribution, the largest share among the listed domains. General Management accounts for 20%, Finance 17%, IT/Tech/Analytics/Product 13%, Sales and Marketing 8%, and Operations 3%. These percentages describe the reported distribution for that batch, not an individual student's probability of receiving a consulting offer.
These percentages show the distribution reported for the 2026 batch. They do not provide a placement probability for a particular student, and they should not be read as the share of all students who will necessarily enter that domain in future batches.
How has the IIM Lucknow average package changed from 2020–22 to 2026?
The average CTC moved from ₹31.03 LPA for the 2020–22 batch to ₹33.2 LPA for the 2026 batch. The series is not a straight year-on-year rise: the average was ₹32.23 LPA in 2021–23, ₹30 LPA in 2022–24 and ₹32.3 LPA in the 2025 report before reaching ₹33.2 LPA in 2026.
These reports represent separate placement cycles and should be compared as reported. Differences can reflect changes in the graduating cohort, recruiting mix and market conditions; the figures alone do not identify the cause of a change.
Are IIM Lucknow MBA and MBA-ABM placement packages reported separately?
The headline placement figures used on this page are published for the combined PGP and PGP-ABM graduating cohorts in the relevant reports. The cited reports do not provide separate headline average and median figures for each programme in the statistics summarised here. Therefore, these figures should not be labelled as PGP-only or PGP-ABM-only outcomes.
PGP and PGP-ABM are distinct programmes, but the headline statistics summarised here are combined. For a programme-specific comparison, use only a report that explicitly publishes separate placement figures for each programme.
Which companies visited IIM Lucknow for MBA placements?
Recruiters named across the reports include Accenture Strategy, Bain & Company, BCG, Deloitte, EY-Parthenon, Kearney, KPMG, McKinsey & Company, PwC, American Express, Citi, Goldman Sachs, J.P. Morgan, Adobe, Amazon, Microsoft, Hindustan Unilever and P&G, among others. Recruiter lists change by batch, so check the relevant official report for the complete list for a specific year.
The list gives examples of recruiters named across the reports, not a confirmed list of companies visiting every year. Recruiter participation and roles can change between cycles, so use the report for the relevant batch when checking a specific employer.
Does IIM Lucknow's highest package mean that most students earn that salary?
No. The highest CTC is the top offer reported for a placement cycle and does not describe the salary earned by most students. For a more representative view, compare the median and average CTC, then review domain-level mean CTC and placement distribution to understand the range of career functions represented.
An individual highest offer is an outlier measure, not a typical outcome. For a more useful comparison, consider median CTC, average CTC, domain-wise mean CTC and the roles offered, and remember that CTC is not the same as in-hand pay.
Official IIM Lucknow Placement Reports
The statistics on this page are taken from the five placement reports shared for the 2020–22, 2021–23, 2022–24, 2025 and 2026 batches. Figures are reproduced as stated in those reports.
Last updated: 20 October 2026 · Updated by CollegeDecoded Team