The Indian Institute of Management Lucknow (IIM Lucknow) has achieved 100% placements for the 42nd batch of its Post Graduate Programme (PGP) and the 23rd batch of its PGP in Agribusiness Management (PGP-ABM) for the 2026-28 session. On the first day of placements, students secured over 600 job offers, with the highest domestic stipend reaching Rs 3.5 lakh per month.
- 100% placement achieved for PGP and PGP-ABM 2026-28 batches
- Over 600 job offers made on day one
- Highest stipend: Rs 3.5 lakh per month
- Median stipend: Rs 1.75 lakh per month
- Average stipend: Rs 1.5 lakh per month
- Top recruiters include Google, Godrej, Accenture, and more
What are the stipend details for the 2026-28 batch?
The placements recorded a median stipend of Rs 1.75 lakh per month and an average stipend of Rs 1.5 lakh per month. Approximately 75% of the PGP and PGP-ABM students secured an average stipend of Rs 1.5 lakh per month, indicating strong compensation levels across the batch.
Who are the top recruiters for IIM Lucknow placements?
More than 600 job offers were made by leading companies such as Accenture, Aditya Birla Group, Adobe, Alvarez & Marsal, American Express, Amazon, Avendus, Axis Capital, Bain & Company, Bernstein, Boston Consulting Group, Citi Group, Colgate-Palmolive, Deloitte, Deutsche Bank, EY Parthenon, Godrej, Goldman Sachs, Google, HUL, ITC, J.P. Morgan Chase, Kearney, KPMG, Mastercard, McKinsey & Co., MMT, Pidilite, Procter & Gamble, PwC, Reckitt, Reliance, Tata Administrative Services, and VISA.
Which companies recruited for the first time at IIM Lucknow?
First-time recruiters included Arvind Fashions, Bayer, Coca-Cola, Cummins, DBS, Expedia Group, Firstsource, Flipkart, Groww, IBM, JioStar, Kwality Walls, MedhaviOne, NRI Consulting, o3 Capital, Positive Moves, Premji Invest, Renew Power, RPG, Samara Capital, Simson, Swiggy, and others.
How does IIM Lucknow’s placement chairperson describe this year’s placements?
Prem Prakash Dewani, placement chairperson at IIM Lucknow, stated that the summer placement process reflects strong and sustained confidence from the industry in IIM Lucknow’s talent. He highlighted the growth in stipend levels and the variety of opportunities across consulting, finance, marketing, product management, operations, retail, and e-commerce. Dewani also noted the mix of longstanding and new recruiters as a sign of the students’ relevance to the evolving business landscape.
What is the batch composition for the 2026-28 session?
The 2026-28 batch consisted of 578 students, including 119 freshers and 459 students with significant prior work experience across various sectors.
What additional benefits did some recruiters offer?
The Adani Group, among others, provided selected interns with a tuition waiver in addition to competitive stipends, enhancing the opportunities available to IIM Lucknow students.
In which domains did students secure summer internships?
Students obtained summer internship opportunities in diverse areas such as consulting, finance, marketing, product management, operations, retail, and e-commerce.
