Phase 3 Applications Announced! Apply Now for IIM Lucknow’s One-Year IPMX Global Leadership MBA

IPMX (1-Year MBA) Programme Admission Schedule

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Note: #Only those candidates who have been shortlisted/selected will be intimated by e-mail, with all the relevant details.

Note: Candidates who apply in IPMX Phase-I and are shortlisted for WAT and PI but rejected in the PI, such candidates will not be eligible to apply in IPMX Phase-II.

Eligibility Criteria for the IPMX (1-Year MBA) Programme

The IPMX programme is open to executives of all nationalities. Applicants must hold a bachelor’s degree in any discipline (following 10+2+3 or 10+2+4 years of formal education) or an equivalent qualification, with a minimum of 50% marks or an equivalent CGPA, to be eligible for Phase 2 of IPMX registrations.

For candidates awarded grades or a CGPA instead of marks, the conversion to percentage will follow the formula prescribed by the awarding institution or university. If no such conversion formula is available, IIM Lucknow will determine the equivalence by dividing the candidate’s CGPA by the maximum possible CGPA and multiplying the result by 100.

Applicants are also required to have a valid GMAT/ GMAT Focus Edition/ GRE score, which must remain valid until the application deadline. Submission of the official score report—or the test taker’s copy if the official report has not yet been received—is mandatory at the time of application. Candidates must upload the relevant scorecard along with the application form and ensure that the scores are sent to IIM Lucknow by informing GMAC or ETS. The GMAT code for IIM Lucknow is J39-VT-55, and the GRE Designated Institution (DI) code is 4988.

In addition, candidates must have a minimum of five years of full-time work experience after graduation as of March 31, 2026, to be considered eligible for the IPMX (One-Year MBA) programme at IIM Lucknow’s Noida Campus.

Note: Online GMAT/GMAT Focus Edition/GRE (take-home) exam scores are not valid; only test centre-based GMAT/ GMAT Focus Edition/ GRE scores are valid.

What is the IPMX (1-Year MBA) Application Process 2026?

Step 1: Candidates need to visit the official website: iiml.ac.in/ipmx-application-form.

Step 2: Then, they must register with a valid email address and mobile number.

Step 3: Next, they have to fill out the application form online.

Step 4: Then, candidates need to upload the scanned copies of the relevant documents, like bachelor’s degree certificates, a valid entrance examination scorecard, and relevant work experience certificates.

Step 5: A non-refundable application fee of Rs. 5,000 has to be paid by the applicants to proceed.

Step 6: Finally, candidates should submit the completed application form.

Step 7: Shortlisted/selected will be intimated by e-mail, with all the relevant details.

Note: Candidates cannot make any changes to the Application once it is submitted. One can “Preview” the application very carefully once it is completed before submitting it. The System will allow you to “Preview” the application multiple times before you “Submit” it.

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IPMX (1-Year MBA) Programme Selection Criteria Weightage

A candidate’s final selection score for the IPMX 2026–27 batch will be determined based on the weightages outlined in the following table.

Note: Offer of admission is given based on the final score.

Tentative Payment Schedule for IPMX (1-Year MBA)

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At the time of giving offer of admission to an applicant, a last date of withdrawal will also be announced. Any withdrawal from the programme by that 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 start of the classes. After joining the programme, all paid fee installment amounts are non-refundable.

Note: Candidates should check the eligibility criteria and fee structure before applying for the desired course.

What are the Documents Required for the IPMX (1-Year MBA) Application?

• A duly filled-in application form along with a non-refundable application fee of Rs. 5000.

• A recent, recognisable photograph (4.5cm × 3.5cm) should be uploaded by the candidate in the online application form.

• Combined scanned PDF of Class 10 Marks Sheet and Certificate.

• Combined scanned PDF of Class 12 Marks Sheet and Certificate

• Combined scanned PDF of all Graduation Marks Sheets and Degree.

• Combined scanned PDF of all Master’s Marks Sheets and Degree.

• Valid Official GMAT/GMAT Focus Edition/GRE score, which is valid until the last date of application.

• Combined scanned PDF of all Experience, Relieving Letter, and First and Last Salary Slips.

Note: All the documents must be presented during the time of admissions.