IIM Lucknow PGP Agri-Business Management: Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

Lucknow, Uttar PradeshAutonomous UniversityEstd 1984

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Total fees
INR 20.75 Lakhs
2 years, hostel included
Average pay
INR 33.2 LPA
PGP and PGP-ABM, Class of 2026
Cutoff
85 percentile
CAT overall, General category
Placement rate
100%
of the batch placed

About IIM Lucknow PGP-ABM

IIM Lucknow offers the Post Graduate Programme in Agri-Business Management, a two-year, full-time, residential MBA in agri-business. The course covers six terms and mixes core management courses with agri and rural electives. The institute stands #5 in NIRF Management 2025 and takes about 60 students in this batch. The full course fee is INR 20.75 Lakhs, which covers tuition and hostel. A seat comes through CAT, then a Written Ability Test and a Personal Interview at the institute. The General cutoff to be shortlisted is 85 percentile overall. Students also spend a week in a village to study the rural economy. The Class of 2026 averaged INR 33.2 LPA and 100% of the batch was placed.

IIM Lucknow PGP-ABM Fees

You pay the tuition fee in two yearly parts. The other charges cover hostel, campus services and the one time admission fee. Mess charges are paid on top, term by term.

Fee headAmountHow it is charged
Tuition feeINR 12.60 LakhsINR 6.30 Lakhs a year, 2 years
Other chargesINR 8.15 LakhsFull course, covers hostel and the admission fee
Mess chargesINR 1.08 LakhsINR 18,000 a term, 6 terms
Total, no messINR 20.75 LakhsFull course
Total with messINR 21.83 LakhsFull course

IIM Lucknow PGP-ABM Admission Dates

The CAT 2026 form is open till 15 Sep 2026 and the exam is on 29 Nov 2026. The shortlist and the interview come in the new year. Watch the form date first, because there is no second window.

EventDateStatus
CAT 2026 notification26 Jul 2026Over
CAT 2026 registration, last date to apply3 Aug 2026 to 15 Sep 2026Confirmed
CAT 2026 exam29 Nov 2026Confirmed
CAT 2026 result and scorecardJan 2027Tentative
WAT and PI shortlistJan 2027Tentative
Final offer listApr 2027 to May 2027Tentative
Seat acceptance fee, last dateMay 2027Tentative
Reporting and document checkJun 2027Tentative
Classes startJun 2027Tentative

IIM Lucknow PGP-ABM Eligibility

You need a bachelor's degree with 50% marks and a valid CAT score. Reserved category students get a lower mark. Final year students can apply too.

RequirementWhat you need
DegreeBachelor's degree of three years or more
Degree marks50% for General, EWS and NC-OBC. 45% for SC, ST and PwD
ExamA valid CAT 2026 score
Final year studentsCan apply and join on a provisional basis

IIM Lucknow PGP-ABM Admission Process

One CAT form covers this course. The mistake that costs a seat is treating the exam as the whole test, because the interview carries the most weight at the end.

StepWhat you do
1. Fill the CAT formRegister by 15 Sep 2026 and pick this course
2. Sit for CATWrite the exam on 29 Nov 2026 in your slot
3. Wait for the shortlistIIM Lucknow scores your CAT, marks, work and diversity
4. Face the WAT and PIPersonal Interview 40%, CAT score 30%, the rest on marks and work
5. Accept and reportPay the seat fee, then report with your original papers

IIM Lucknow PGP-ABM Cutoff

These are the published CAT percentile marks you must clear to enter the shortlist pool. They are the floor, not the call. The overall mark and each section mark both count.

CategoryOverall percentileEach section
General8580
EWS7772
NC-OBC7772
SC6555
ST6050
PwD6050

IIM Lucknow PGP-ABM Placements

The 2026 batch was placed in full. Agri and food firms hire from this course beside the consulting and bank recruiters who visit the campus.

MetricValue
Average CTCINR 33.2 LPA, Class of 2026
Median CTCINR 32.9 LPA
Highest CTCINR 1 Crore PA
Batch placed100%
Mean summer stipendINR 1.67 Lakhs a month, 2025-27 batch

IIM Lucknow PGP-ABM Scholarships

Money off comes from the institute waiver and a few outside schemes. Every one of them asks for an income paper, so keep it ready before you join.

ScholarshipWho can get itAmount or waiver
Need-based IIML scholarshipReserved category, family income below INR 1.50 Lakhs a yearTuition waived, INR 12.60 Lakhs
Bharti Enterprises ScholarshipFamily income up to INR 1.08 Lakhs a yearINR 1 Lakh over the course
Merit-cum-Means ScholarshipMerit and family income below INR 1.50 Lakhs a yearINR 4,400 over the course
SC and ST scholarshipSC or ST categoryINR 3,000 over the course

IIM Lucknow PGP-ABM Ranking

NIRF ranks the institute every year on data it files. The management list is the one that matters for this course.

Ranking bodyYearRank
NIRF Management2025#5
NIRF Management2024#7
NIRF Management, among the IIMs2025#4

IIM Lucknow PGP-ABM Course Structure

The first year is the same core management load as the flagship batch. The agri and rural work comes in the second year and in the field week.

YearWhat you study
Year 122 core management courses over three terms
Year 2Agri and rural electives such as agri-input marketing and rural marketing
Field weekA week in a village for the village study and a thematic study

IIM Lucknow PGP-ABM Seats and Intake

This is a small batch beside the flagship programme. The seat count moves a little each year.

ItemDetail
SeatsAbout 60
BatchThe 2026 batch was the 21st of this course
ModeFull-time and residential on campus

Should you pick PGP-ABM at IIM Lucknow?

This course suits students who want to manage food and farm businesses and can live on campus for two years.

Pick it if:
You have a strong interview but a middling CAT score: the Personal Interview carries 40% of the final score here and the CAT score only 30%.
You want an IIM Lucknow seat at an easier cutoff: this course shortlists from 85 percentile overall, and one CAT form covers it.
You want farm and food work, not only consulting: year two adds electives in agri-input marketing, rural marketing and value chain finance.
You want the hostel cost inside one fee: the published fee covers hostel, and only mess charges are paid separately each term.
Skip it if:
You are counting on this year's average pay: INR 33.2 LPA is the figure for the whole 2026 batch, not for this course alone.
You do not want fieldwork: every student spends a week living with a rural community for the village study.
You want agri courses from day one: the first year is 22 core management courses and the agri electives start in year two.
You will decide only after the CAT result: the CAT form closes on 15 Sep 2026 and there is no separate form for this course later.
Counsellor's advice
If your CAT is past 85 percentile but your marks are average, put your best work into the interview, because it carries the most weight here. If farm sector work is the goal, fill this course on the CAT form before 15 Sep 2026.
PGP-ABM Eligibility▾
Degree needed: A bachelor's degree of three years or more with 50% marks. 45% for SC, ST and PwD.
Exam needed: A valid CAT 2026 score. There is no other exam route into this course.
Overall percentile: 85 for General, 77 for EWS and NC-OBC, 65 for SC, 60 for ST and PwD.
Each section: 80 percentile in each CAT section for General, 72 for EWS and NC-OBC, 55 for SC, 50 for ST and PwD.
Final year students: You can apply while in your last year and join on a provisional basis.
PGP-ABM Admission Process▾
Fill the CAT form: Register on the CAT website by 15 Sep 2026 and pick this course on the form.
Sit for CAT: The exam is on 29 Nov 2026 in three slots. Your percentile decides the first cut.
Wait for the shortlist: IIM Lucknow scores your CAT, your marks, your work and diversity together.
Face the WAT and PI: Write the Written Ability Test, then the interview. PI carries 40% of the final score and CAT 30%.
Accept and report: Pay the seat fee by the last date, then report with your original papers.

PGP-ABM Admission Dates 2026

These are the dates for the CAT 2026 cycle. Tap 2027 for expected dates of the next batch.

The 2027 calendar is not out yet. These dates are estimates based on 2026.
Over
26 Jul 2026
CAT 2026 notification
The full exam schedule came out on 26 Jul 2026.
Confirmed
3 Aug 2026 to 15 Sep 2026
CAT 2026 registration, last date to apply
The last date to apply is 15 Sep 2026, 5 pm. Late forms are not taken.
Confirmed
4 Nov 2026
CAT 2026 admit card
Download it and check your slot and centre.
Confirmed
29 Nov 2026
CAT 2026 exam
Three slots in one day. You sit in the slot given to you.
Tentative
Jan 2027
CAT 2026 result and scorecard
Your percentile decides whether you enter the pool.
Tentative
Jan 2027
WAT and PI shortlist
IIM Lucknow puts the shortlist on its own website.
Tentative
Feb 2027 to Mar 2027
Written Ability Test and Personal Interview
The interview carries the most weight in the final score.
Tentative
Apr 2027 to May 2027
Final offer list
Offers go out on the combined score, not on CAT alone.
Tentative
May 2027
Seat acceptance fee, last date
You lose the seat if the fee is not paid by the last date.
Tentative
Jun 2027
Reporting and document check
Bring originals. The seat is cancelled without them.
Tentative
Jun 2027
Classes start
Hostel rooms are given out in the week before this date.
Tentative
Aug 2027
CAT 2027 registration, last date to apply
Expected to open in the same month as this year and close about six weeks later.
Tentative
Nov 2027
CAT 2027 exam
Expected in the same month as this year.
Tentative
Dec 2027
CAT 2027 result and scorecard
Expected about four weeks after the exam.
Tentative
Jan 2028
WAT and PI shortlist
Expected within weeks of the result.
Tentative
Feb 2028
Written Ability Test and Personal Interview
Expected over about two months.
Tentative
Apr 2028
Final offer list
Expected after the last interview slot.
Tentative
May 2028
Seat acceptance fee, last date
Expected soon after the offer list.
Tentative
Jun 2028
Reporting and document check
Expected in the week before classes.
Tentative
Jun 2028
Classes start
Expected in the same month as this year.

Source: the official CAT 2026 notification and the IIM Lucknow admission page. Confirm on the official site before you act.

IIM Lucknow PGP-ABM Fees 2026

This is the full 2-year cost, not one year. Turn on the toggle to add mess charges.

Tuition fee
Per year × 2, INR 6.30 Lakhs a year
INR 12.60 Lakhs
Other charges
Full course, as published, covers hostel, campus services and the one time admission fee
INR 8.15 Lakhs
Add mess charges
Mess charges
Per trimester × 6, INR 18,000 a trimester, called a term here
INR 1.08 Lakhs
Total course fee
INR 20.75 Lakhs
2 years · tuition + other charges, mess not added
Total course fee
INR 21.83 Lakhs
2 years · tuition + other charges + mess
Education loan EMI
INR 34,986
7 yr · 10.5% per year
ROI
160%
average first-year pay INR 33.2 LPA vs the full fee
Education loan EMI
INR 36,807
7 yr · 10.5% per year
ROI
152%
average first-year pay INR 33.2 LPA vs the full fee

Source: the IIM Lucknow published fee structure. Confirm on the official site before you act.

Will your CAT score get you a seat at IIM Lucknow?

Pick your category. The cutoff ranges are the published CAT percentile marks for this course.

Category
General
85 percentile and above: you clear the mark for this course. Fill the form and get ready for the interview.
80 to 84.9 percentile: you clear each section but miss the overall mark of 85. Lift the overall score next time.
Below 80 percentile: not this year. You need 80 in each section first.
NC-OBC
77 percentile and above: you clear the mark for this course. Fill the form and get ready for the interview.
72 to 76.9 percentile: you clear each section but miss the overall mark of 77. Lift the overall score next time.
Below 72 percentile: not this year. You need 72 in each section first.
EWS
77 percentile and above: you clear the mark for this course. Fill the form and get ready for the interview.
72 to 76.9 percentile: you clear each section but miss the overall mark of 77. Lift the overall score next time.
Below 72 percentile: not this year. You need 72 in each section first.
SC
65 percentile and above: you clear the mark for this course. Fill the form and get ready for the interview.
55 to 64.9 percentile: you clear each section but miss the overall mark of 65. Lift the overall score next time.
Below 55 percentile: not this year. You need 55 in each section first.
ST
60 percentile and above: you clear the mark for this course. Fill the form and get ready for the interview.
50 to 59.9 percentile: you clear each section but miss the overall mark of 60. Lift the overall score next time.
Below 50 percentile: not this year. You need 50 in each section first.
PwD
60 percentile and above: you clear the mark for this course. Fill the form and get ready for the interview.
50 to 59.9 percentile: you clear each section but miss the overall mark of 60. Lift the overall score next time.
Below 50 percentile: not this year. You need 50 in each section first.
EDITOR'S NOTE

The published percentile is only the door, not the call. Students who get the interview letter usually sit well above it, so treat your category mark as the floor and aim higher.

IIM Lucknow PGP-ABM Scholarship Calculator

Answer two questions to see what you can claim. Confirm the final amount with the institute.

Category
Annual family income
Scholarships you missedYou do not qualify on your answers. Tap to see why.▾

Each chip below says which answer blocked the scheme.

Need-based IIML scholarship
INR 12.60 Lakhs
IIM Lucknow
The tuition fee is waived for the full course. About 15% of the batch gets it.
Who qualifies: reserved category, family income below INR 1.50 Lakhs a yearApply in your first month on campus
Not eligible on your answers
Bharti Enterprises Scholarship
INR 1 Lakh
Bharti Enterprises
INR 50,000 a year for both years of the course.
Who qualifies: family income up to INR 1.08 Lakhs a yearApply in your first month on campus
Not eligible on your answers
Merit-cum-Means Scholarship
INR 4,400
Government of India
INR 2,200 a year, given to about 25% of the batch on merit and family income.
Who qualifies: merit and family income below INR 1.50 Lakhs a yearApply through the institute after you join
Not eligible on your answers
SC and ST scholarship
INR 3,000
Government of India
INR 1,500 a year while you keep passing.
Who qualifies: SC or ST categoryApply through the National Scholarship Portal
Not eligible on your answers
No scheme matches these answers. Ask the institute about paying in parts and about education loans.
Estimated total waiver
INR 1.04 Lakhs
Your net course fee: INR 19.71 Lakhs
Estimated total waiver
INR 4,400
Your net course fee: INR 20.71 Lakhs
Estimated total waiver
INR 0
Your net course fee: INR 20.75 Lakhs
Estimated total waiver
INR 13.64 Lakhs
Your net course fee: INR 7.11 Lakhs
Estimated total waiver
INR 12.64 Lakhs
Your net course fee: INR 8.11 Lakhs
Estimated total waiver
INR 13.67 Lakhs
Your net course fee: INR 7.08 Lakhs
Estimated total waiver
INR 12.67 Lakhs
Your net course fee: INR 8.08 Lakhs
Estimated total waiver
INR 3,000
Your net course fee: INR 20.72 Lakhs

IIM Lucknow PGP-ABM vs similar colleges

Tap a college to see it next to IIM Lucknow. Blue marks the better number in each row: lower fees, higher pay, an easier cutoff.

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Indian Institute of Management Kozhikode
Kozhikode
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Indian Institute of Management Indore
Indore
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Institute of Rural Management Anand
Anand
Total fees2 years, no mess
INR 20.75 Lakhs
tuition + other charges
INR 27.50 Lakhs
INR 6.75 Lakhs more, PGP-FABM
INR 24.17 Lakhs
INR 3.42 Lakhs more
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INR 4.40 Lakhs more
INR 13.60 Lakhs
INR 7.15 Lakhs less
Average payaverage CTC, latest batch
INR 33.2 LPA
Class of 2026
INR 20.05 LPA
INR 13.15 LPA less, PGP-FABM 2025
INR 28.18 LPA
INR 5.02 LPA less, Class of 2025
INR 27.27 LPA
INR 5.93 LPA less
INR 14.17 LPA
INR 19.03 LPA less
Placement rateshare of the batch placed
100%
Class of 2026
100%
Same rate
100%
Same rate
100%
Same rate
100%
Same rate
CAT cutoffoverall percentile to be shortlisted, General
85
each section at 80
95
10 more, General overall
85
Same cutoff
90
5 more, General overall
80
5 fewer, General overall
Seatsseats in this course
60
PGP-ABM batch
44
16 fewer, latest batch
480
420 more, flagship MBA batch
487
427 more, flagship MBA batch
250
190 more, flagship batch
In short
IIM Ahmedabad is the other big agri-business MBA, but it costs more and has fewer seats. If your CAT clears 95 percentile, apply to both; if it does not, IIM Lucknow is the safer form to fill.
In short
IIM Kozhikode pays more on average, costs more and asks for the same 85 percentile. If you want general management, apply there too; if you want food and farm work, this course fits better.
In short
IIM Indore costs more and asks for 5 more percentile points. If you want a general MBA and clear 90 percentile, list it; if agri-business is the goal, IIM Lucknow is the better fit.
In short
IRMA Anand costs much less and takes a lower cutoff, but its average pay is far behind. If money is the tight part, IRMA Anand works; if pay matters most, take IIM Lucknow.

Fees and pay can change. Check each college site before you decide.

FAQs on IIM Lucknow PGP-ABM

Short answers to what students ask before they apply.

How do I get admission to this course?▾
Register for CAT 2026 and pick this course on the form. Clear the percentile mark for your category, then face the Written Ability Test and the Personal Interview. The offer comes on your combined score.
What is the full fee for the course?▾
The full 2-year fee is INR 20.75 Lakhs, which covers tuition and hostel. Mess charges add about INR 1.08 Lakhs on top. Both totals sit in the fee block above.
What CAT percentile do I need?▾
For General you need 85 percentile overall and 80 in each section. The checker above shows the mark for every category. The shortlist for the interview usually asks for more.
Can I pay the fee in parts?▾
Yes. The fee is charged term by term over six terms, so it is never due all at once. Mess charges are paid separately each term.
Is the hostel compulsory?▾
Yes. The course is fully residential and the hostel cost already sits inside the published fee. Only mess charges are paid on top of it.
Which scholarships can cut this fee?▾
The calculator above lists the need-based waiver, the Bharti Enterprises award and the government schemes this course takes. Answer its two questions to see your total waiver and your net fee.
What pay can I expect after the course?▾
The 2026 batch averaged INR 33.2 LPA and 100% of the batch was placed. The last summer cycle paid a mean stipend of INR 1.67 Lakhs a month.

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The college offers a highly-ranked MBA program, requiring the CAT exam for admission, alongside academic and interview evaluations. It features experienced faculty with a student-to-faculty ratio of approximately 60:1. The grading system is relative, making it easier to pass but challenging to excel or fail. The total program fee is about 15 lakhs for two years, payable every four months. Placement is robust, with over 150 companies visiting, achieving a 100% placement rate typically within two days.

Summer placements involve 80+ companies, offering stipends ranging from 50,000 to 2.5 lakh, with an average of 1 lakh per month. Prominent recruiters include MBBK, Walmart, Microsoft, and HUL, with positions in consulting, product management, and marketing. Students with 18 months of experience can participate in lateral placements in November, with final placements in January. Internships are mandatory and last four weeks. Scholarships are available based on income, talent, grades, and competitions.

Several banks offer security-free loans with facilities on campus. The total fee for the 2017-19 batch was 14 lakhs, including an additional 250,000 INR for international immersion and other specific charges. Mess and catering cost about 25,000 INR per semester, and hostel fees are included. An admission fee of 1 lakh applies, with financial aid accessible for economically weaker sections.

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IIM Lucknow offers a variety of courses in a variety of fields. The following are the courses available at IIM Lucknow:

  • Post Graduate Programme in Management (PGPM): This is a two-year full-time residential program for graduates interested in pursuing a career in management.
  • Post Graduate Programme in Agribusiness Management (PGP-ABM): This is a two-year full-time residential program for graduates who want to work in agribusiness management.
  • Post Graduate Programme in Sustainable Management (PGP-SM): This is a two-year full-time residential program for graduates who want to work in sustainable management.
  • Executive Post Graduate Programme in Management (EPGP) is a one-year full-time residential program developed for experienced professionals who want to improve their managerial skills and expertise.
  • Fellow Programme in Management (FPM): This is a doctoral program for researchers interested in conducting management research.

IIM Lucknow also provides a variety of Executive Education programs, such as Management Development Programmes (MDPs), Customised Programmes, and Certificate Programmes.

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Honestly, there are so many online courses offering the same program that are cost-friendly. Brand name does not play any major role in your career in Analytics. So paying such hefty fees is not understandable. Also, the professors of Analytics here are too old and have never worked in the field in real life. They are just here to earn money and impart bookish knowledge. 

Courses like these require passion and willingness to learn and not a brand name or huge fees. This course is suitable for a senior manager who is eager to learn about Analytics. 

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