IIM Lucknow opens registration for one-year MBA for working professionals, students; fee over Rs 26 lakh

The Indian Institute of Management (IIM) Lucknow has opened the registration process for admission to its one-year MBA (IPMX) programme at Noida campus. Eligible candidates can apply for phase 3 admissions through the official website at iiml.ac.in by January 27, 2026.

Designed for working professionals, and college students, the management institute will announce the shortlisted candidates for phase 3 of its IPMX programme on February 2, 2026.

The cost for one-year MBA fee at IIM Lucknow’s Noida campus amounts to around Rs 26 lakh plus a refundable caution money of Rs 20,000 and alumni membership fee of Rs 5,000, as per the official notification.

The IIM Lucknow will declare the list of selected candidates for the phase 3 of its IPMX course on February 20. They have to pay the acceptance fee for admission before March 10, 2026.

The classes for its phase 3 programme will commence in the first week of April, 2026.

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IIM Lucknow Admission 2026-27: Selection process for MBA

As per the selection process, candidates will be shortlisted for the one-year MBA programme on the basis of their Graduate Management Admission Test (GMAT), GMAT focus edition, Graduate Record Examination (GRE) scores.

The institute will hold a Writing Ability Test (WAT) and a Personal Interview (PI) as part of its admission process. Notably, 30% weightage has been given to GMAT, GMAT Focus edition, GRE scores, academic and professional profile, and PI, whereas only 10% has been allotted to the WAT.

“Any withdrawal from the programme by the last date will attract INR 30,000/- as processing fee and the remaining amount will be refunded. If the withdrawal request comes after the date of withdrawal, no money will be refunded. No refund after the start of the classes. After joining the programme, all paid fee installment amounts are non-refundable,” as per the official website.