Indian Institute of Management (IIM) Lucknow started from the year 1984. To get admission to IIM Lucknow courses, candidates should fulfil the eligibility criteria that are set up by the institution. In an exclusive interaction with Careers360, Shivang Sharma (IPMX one-year programme) an alumnus at IIM Lucknow embarks on his learning experiences, international exchange programme, involvement as an alumni, and more. Read the full article to learn about his thoughts on studying at IIM Lucknow.
Careers 360: What made you choose the one-year IPMX programme at IIM Lucknow?
Shivang Sharma: Case based curriculum and rich experience gained during international immersion.
Careers 360: How did the IPMX programme help with your career advancement?
Shivang Sharma: I was able to switch industry from Analytics to banking, as part of my campus placements.
Careers 360: Please elaborate on any specific learning experience from the IPMX course which you found most valuable in your professional life.
Shivang Sharma: Organisational Behaviour and finance courses combined with Analytics found great use cases as part of my future job profiles.
Careers 360: How was your experience with the Alumni while you were a student at IIM Lucknow?
Shivang Sharma: Amazing experience, very accessible pool of alums with realistic insights on the industry.
Careers 360: How enriching was the international exchange programme for you?
Shivang Sharma: It was an amazing experience, to have undertaken a comprehensive international study experience and be exposed to widely varying and enriching perspectives.
Careers 360: How did the IPMX programme prepare you for seeking the top positions in industry-leading roles?
Shivang Sharma: Access to alumni placed in top profiles and top companies and brand value the IPMX course carries, opened me up to an array of top profiles across various industries.
Careers 360: As an alumnus of IIM Lucknow, what makes the IPMX programme unique?
Shivang Sharma: The international experience, the world class faculty, the amazing placement office and a separate dedicated Noida campus makes this course very special in its learning.
Careers 360: Are you actively involved with the alumni support being offered to the current students? Please share some insights.
Shivang Sharma: Yes, usually some alumni sessions with current batches on interview strategies and general placement preparation
Careers 360: How often do you meet with your fellow alumni members? Is the network supportive?
Shivang Sharma: Quite often actually. They are almost family to me.
Careers 360: Please share some tips on how one can expand their professional network.
Shivang Sharma: Actively look for opportunities on online platforms, build good relationships with batchmates and alums, and reach out to alums in similar profiles and socialise.
Careers 360: How can one plan to climb the corporate ladder? What areas should be considered by the students?
Shivang Sharma: Network well and build good meaningful relationships. Don’t be transactional in your networking bit. Opportunities will come once you are able to establish trust and establish a sense that you carry immense value.
Careers 360: Any advice to those who wish to pursue the IPMX programme?
Shivang Sharma: Apply today, convert the interview call, and feel the difference after taking IIM Lucknow admissions.
Disclaimer: The content is published as a marketing initiative between Careers360, and IIM Lucknow.
On Question asked by student community
With an NC-OBC category, 85.77 percentile in CAT, a strong 9/9/8 academic profile, and a graduation background in Horticulture, you do have some chances, but they differ significantly between IIM Ahmedabad FABM and IIM Lucknow ABM.
For IIM Ahmedabad – FABM, the institute usually has a very high CAT percentile
Hello aspirant,
With a CAT 2025 raw score of 84 and strong sectionals, your expected percentile may fail in the high 98 range , depending on scaling. Your excellent academics and 2 years of work experience strengthen your profile .IIM Lucknow calls are possible but competitive for EWS engineers ,
Hello, Getting shortlisted for IIM Lucknow or IIT Bombay (SJMSOM) with your profile is challenging, primarily due to your 58% in Class 10th, which significantly impacts the composite score calculation for both institutes. While your 98 percentile CAT score is excellent, and your 24 months of work experience, B.Com (Hons)
Hi!
MIT-WPU and IIM Lucknow are quite different institutions offering the MBA programme. While MIT-WPU is a private university offers an MBA through its WPU School of Business, IIM Lucknow is a public institution established by the Government of India, and is recognised as the 'Institute of National Importance' .
See, your academics are the most problematic things, as with 75%, 87% in schooling (10th and 12th), and 75% in your graduation, you are in quite disadvantageous position. And since you are in B.Sc, you'll be counted in the same bucket as engineers, you you'll get no diversity points as
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