{"id":21801,"date":"2026-09-16T06:01:41","date_gmt":"2026-09-16T06:01:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/careermantra.net\/blog\/?p=21801"},"modified":"2026-09-16T06:02:32","modified_gmt":"2026-09-16T06:02:32","slug":"top-mba-colleges-in-lucknow","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/careermantra.net\/blog\/top-mba-colleges-in-lucknow\/","title":{"rendered":"Top MBA Colleges In Lucknow"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Lucknow,the capital of Uttar Pradesh, is one of the major cities that offer education in management and is home to the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/careermantra.net\/colleges\/4933\/Lucknow\/MBA\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">top MBA colleges<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> of Northern India with an extremely good educational background, industry connections, and high placements. Most of these colleges look at CAT, CMAT, MAT, and XAT.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-21810\" src=\"https:\/\/careermantra.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/ChatGPT-Image-Sep-16-2026-11_29_14-AM.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"1774\" height=\"887\" srcset=\"https:\/\/careermantra.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/ChatGPT-Image-Sep-16-2026-11_29_14-AM.png 1774w, https:\/\/careermantra.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/ChatGPT-Image-Sep-16-2026-11_29_14-AM-300x150.png 300w, https:\/\/careermantra.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/ChatGPT-Image-Sep-16-2026-11_29_14-AM-1024x512.png 1024w, https:\/\/careermantra.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/ChatGPT-Image-Sep-16-2026-11_29_14-AM-768x384.png 768w, https:\/\/careermantra.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/ChatGPT-Image-Sep-16-2026-11_29_14-AM-1536x768.png 1536w, 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class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/careermantra.net\/blog\/top-mba-colleges-in-lucknow\/#Recent_Exam_Updates\" >Recent Exam Updates:-<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/careermantra.net\/blog\/top-mba-colleges-in-lucknow\/#Highlights_Of_Top_MBA_Colleges_In_Lucknow\" >Highlights Of Top MBA Colleges In Lucknow:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/careermantra.net\/blog\/top-mba-colleges-in-lucknow\/#Top_MBA_Colleges_in_Lucknow_NIRF_Ranking_2025\" >Top MBA Colleges in Lucknow: NIRF Ranking 2025<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/careermantra.net\/blog\/top-mba-colleges-in-lucknow\/#Accreditations_Top_MBA_Colleges_in_Lucknow\" >Accreditations: Top MBA Colleges in Lucknow\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/careermantra.net\/blog\/top-mba-colleges-in-lucknow\/#Top_MBA_Colleges_in_Lucknow_Admission_2026\" >Top MBA Colleges in Lucknow: Admission 2026<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/careermantra.net\/blog\/top-mba-colleges-in-lucknow\/#Top_MBA_Colleges_in_Lucknow_Tuition_Fee_and_Facilities\" >Top MBA Colleges in Lucknow: Tuition Fee and Facilities :<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/careermantra.net\/blog\/top-mba-colleges-in-lucknow\/#Top_Private_MBA_Colleges_in_Lucknow\" >Top Private MBA Colleges in Lucknow<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/careermantra.net\/blog\/top-mba-colleges-in-lucknow\/#Top_Government_MBA_Colleges_in_Lucknow\" >Top Government MBA Colleges in Lucknow:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/careermantra.net\/blog\/top-mba-colleges-in-lucknow\/#Top_MBA_Colleges_in_Lucknow_by_Specialization\" >Top MBA Colleges in Lucknow by Specialization:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/careermantra.net\/blog\/top-mba-colleges-in-lucknow\/#Cut_Off_2026_Expected\" >Cut Off 2026 (Expected):<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/careermantra.net\/blog\/top-mba-colleges-in-lucknow\/#Conclusion\" >Conclusion<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/careermantra.net\/blog\/top-mba-colleges-in-lucknow\/#FAQs\" >FAQs :<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/careermantra.net\/blog\/top-mba-colleges-in-lucknow\/#1Which_are_the_top-rated_MBA_colleges_in_Lucknow\" >1.Which are the top-rated MBA colleges in Lucknow?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/careermantra.net\/blog\/top-mba-colleges-in-lucknow\/#2Which_entrance_exams_do_Lucknows_MBA_colleges_accept\" >2.Which entrance exams do Lucknow's MBA colleges accept?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/careermantra.net\/blog\/top-mba-colleges-in-lucknow\/#3What_is_the_average_tuition_fee_of_an_MBA_college_in_Lucknow\" >3.What is the average tuition fee of an MBA college in Lucknow?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/careermantra.net\/blog\/top-mba-colleges-in-lucknow\/#4What_kinds_of_salary_packages_are_offered_to_students_graduating_from_MBA_programs_in_Lucknow_colleges\" >4.What kinds of salary packages are offered to students graduating from MBA programs in Lucknow colleges?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/careermantra.net\/blog\/top-mba-colleges-in-lucknow\/#5What_are_the_specializations_available_in_MBA_courses_in_Lucknow\" >5.What are the specializations available in MBA courses in Lucknow?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/careermantra.net\/blog\/top-mba-colleges-in-lucknow\/#6What_is_the_admission_procedure_at_Lucknow_B-schools\" >6.What is the admission procedure at Lucknow B-schools?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/careermantra.net\/blog\/top-mba-colleges-in-lucknow\/#7Are_internships_offered_in_MBA_courses_at_Lucknow_institutes\" >7.Are internships offered in MBA courses at Lucknow institutes?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/careermantra.net\/blog\/top-mba-colleges-in-lucknow\/#8What_CAT_percentile_is_required_for_admission_to_IIM_Lucknow\" >8.What CAT percentile is required for admission to IIM Lucknow?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/careermantra.net\/blog\/top-mba-colleges-in-lucknow\/#9What_is_the_duration_of_an_MBA_in_Lucknow\" >9.What is the duration of an MBA in Lucknow?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22\" href=\"https:\/\/careermantra.net\/blog\/top-mba-colleges-in-lucknow\/#10_Are_there_scholarships_available_at_MBA_colleges_in_Lucknow\" >10. Are there scholarships available at MBA colleges in Lucknow?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-23\" href=\"https:\/\/careermantra.net\/blog\/top-mba-colleges-in-lucknow\/#_11Which_MBA_college_in_Lucknow_offers_the_best_ROI\" >\u00a011.Which MBA college in Lucknow offers the best ROI?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-24\" href=\"https:\/\/careermantra.net\/blog\/top-mba-colleges-in-lucknow\/#12_Can_students_take_only_CAT_as_an_entrance_exam_for_Lucknow_B-schools\" >12. Can students take only CAT as an entrance exam for Lucknow B-schools?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-25\" href=\"https:\/\/careermantra.net\/blog\/top-mba-colleges-in-lucknow\/#13What_is_the_NIRF_ranking_of_top_Lucknow_management_institutes\" >13.What is the NIRF ranking of top Lucknow management institutes?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-26\" href=\"https:\/\/careermantra.net\/blog\/top-mba-colleges-in-lucknow\/#14What_is_the_comparison_of_government_versus_private_MBA_colleges_of_Lucknow\" >14.What is the comparison of government versus private MBA colleges of Lucknow?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-27\" href=\"https:\/\/careermantra.net\/blog\/top-mba-colleges-in-lucknow\/#15Is_work_experience_essential_to_pursue_an_MBA_program_at_Lucknow\" >15.Is work experience essential to pursue an MBA program at Lucknow?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Recent_Exam_Updates\"><\/span><b>Recent Exam Updates:-<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>CAT 2026:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Scheduled for November 29, 2026<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/mat.aima.in.\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b>MAT September 2026:<\/b><\/a> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Registration starts (in session) &#8211;\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Paper based test scheduled for 13 September, 2026<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Computer based test scheduled for 20 September, 2026<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>XAT 2027: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Date &#8211; January 3<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Highlights_Of_Top_MBA_Colleges_In_Lucknow\"><\/span><strong>Highlights Of Top MBA Colleges In Lucknow:<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The process to select an <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/careermantra.net\/colleges\/4933\/Lucknow\/MBA\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">MBA college in Lucknow<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> along with the other cities will become easier if one has some information about their ranking. There are many <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/careermantra.net\/colleges\/4933\/Lucknow\/MBA\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">MBA colleges in Lucknow<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">; these might be private colleges or even government colleges.<\/span><\/p>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Parameter<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Details<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Number of MBA Colleges<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">20+<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Annual Fees<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">INR 70,200 &#8211; INR 20.75 Lakh\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Top Specializations<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Finance, Marketing, HR, International Business, Agribusiness\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Accepted Exams<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">CAT, MAT, XAT, CMAT, UPSEE, CUET-PG (LUMET for Lucknow University)\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Highest Package<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">INR 75 Lakh\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Average Salary<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">INR 5 &#8211; 32.3 LPA\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Placement Rate<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">90-100%<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Top_MBA_Colleges_in_Lucknow_NIRF_Ranking_2025\"><\/span><strong>Top MBA Colleges in Lucknow: NIRF Ranking 2025<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The management education in Lucknow is dominated by IIM Lucknow is at 5th spot in NIRF 2025 rankings, beating the top-ranking institution IIM Calcutta this year. Apart from the premier government institution, there are other private B-schools, such as Jaipuria Institute of Management. This enables learners to get both world-class and low-cost government education, as well as industry-oriented private education institutions.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The following table shows the rankings of <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/careermantra.net\/colleges\/4933\/Lucknow\/MBA\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Lucknow&#8217;s best MBA colleges <\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">in NIRF 2025.<\/span><\/p>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><b>College Name<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>NIRF 2025 Ranking<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Government and Private MBA Colleges:<\/b><\/td>\n<td><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Indian Institute of Management Lucknow (IIM Lucknow)\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">5<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Indian Institute of Information Technology (IIIT) Lucknow\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Not ranked (newer institute)\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Babasaheb Bhimrao Ambedkar University (BBAU)\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">79<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Jaipuria Institute of Management, Lucknow\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">67<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">University of Lucknow\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">100<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">NOTE<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The NIRF 2026 Management ranking list is yet to be released because usually the list is launched by mid-September. The ranking list above contains the latest figures which are those from the NIRF 2025 report. Readers are recommended to visit <\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/www.nirfindia.org\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">www.nirfindia.org<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to get up-to-date figures before making admission decisions.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Accreditations_Top_MBA_Colleges_in_Lucknow\"><\/span><strong>Accreditations: Top MBA Colleges in Lucknow\u00a0<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><b>College Name<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Established Year<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>AICTE Approval<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Accreditation<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Indian Institute of Management (IIM) Lucknow<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1984<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Not applicable (IIM Act governed)<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">AACSB, AMBA (International)<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Babasaheb Bhimrao Ambedkar University (BBAU)<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1996<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">UGC\/AICTE recognized<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">NAAC A++ Grade<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>IIIT Lucknow<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2015<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Approved (Institute of National Importance)<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">NAAC A+ Grade<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Jaipuria Institute of Management, Lucknow<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1995<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Approved<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">NAAC A+ Grade, NBA Accredited (PGDM)<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Shri Ramswaroop Memorial University (SRMU)<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2012<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Approved<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">NAAC B+ Grade<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Babu Banarasi Das University (BBDU)<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2010<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Approved<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">NAAC B++ Grade, NBA Accredited (Select Courses)<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Top_MBA_Colleges_in_Lucknow_Admission_2026\"><\/span><strong>Top MBA Colleges in Lucknow: Admission 2026<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>General Admission Criteria:<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To get admission to MBA programs in <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/careermantra.net\/colleges\/4933\/Lucknow\/MBA\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Lucknow&#8217;s top MBA colleges<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, candidates have to meet these basic criteria:<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bachelor&#8217;s degree from any reputed university with 50% and above percentage in their qualifying examination.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Minimum score in entrance examinations at national level including CAT, XAT, CMAT, MAT or ATMA.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Good Group Discussion (GD)\/\u00a0 (Personal Interview) PI round as required by the institutions.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Entrance Exam<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Exam Date (Upcoming)<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Website Link<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">CAT<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">November 29, 2026<\/span><\/td>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/iimcat.ac.in\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">https:\/\/iimcat.ac.in\/<\/span><\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">MAT\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">PBT-September 13, 2026\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">CBT-September 20,2026<\/span><\/td>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/mat.aima.in\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">https:\/\/mat.aima.in\/<\/span><\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">XAT<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">January 3, 2027<\/span><\/td>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/xatonline.in\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">https:\/\/xatonline.in\/<\/span><\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">ATMA<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">August 9, 2026<\/span><\/td>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.atmaaims.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">https:\/\/www.atmaaims.com\/<\/span><\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">CMAT<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">January 24, 2027<\/span><\/td>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/cmat.nta.nic.in\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">https:\/\/cmat.nta.nic.in\/<\/span><\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">CUET PG<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">March\/April <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a02027<\/span><\/td>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/exams.nta.nic.in\/cuet-pg\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">https:\/\/exams.nta.nic.in\/cuet-pg\/<\/span><\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Top_MBA_Colleges_in_Lucknow_Tuition_Fee_and_Facilities\"><\/span><strong>Top MBA Colleges in Lucknow: Tuition Fee and Facilities :<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Top_Private_MBA_Colleges_in_Lucknow\"><\/span><b>Top Private MBA Colleges in Lucknow<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Private management colleges in Lucknow provides quality education, industry exposure, and placement support. Following are some of the top private MBA colleges in Lucknow:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><b>College Name<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Total Tuition Fee<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Hostel Facilities\u00a0<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Additional On-Campus Facilities\u00a0<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Jaipuria Institute of Management, Lucknow\u00a0<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">~INR 13.5 &#8211; 14.75 Lakh\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Separate hostels for boys &amp; girls (with AC\/Non-AC variants)\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">State-of-the-art business analytics lab, modern gym, Wi-Fi campus, sports arena.\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Babu Banarasi Das University (BBDU)\u00a0<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">~INR 2.81\u00a0 Lakh (2 year)<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Separate hostels for boys &amp; girls on campus\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">100-acre lush campus, massive sports stadium, central library, student cafeteria.\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Shri Ramswaroop Memorial University (SRMU)\u00a0<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">~INR 2.6- 3.2 Lakh (2 year)<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Separate hostels with mess facility available\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tech-enabled classrooms, dedicated seminar halls, expansive sports grounds, multi-cuisine cafeteria.\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Lal Bahadur Shastri Institute of Management (LBSIMDS)\u00a0<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">~INR 1.25 Lakh (2 year)<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hostel facility available (off-campus\/arranged; to be pre-booked)\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Computer labs, air-conditioned seminar halls, well-stocked corporate library.\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Integral University\u00a0<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">~INR 1 Lakh (2 years)\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Separate hostels (4 boys&#8217; blocks, 3 girls&#8217; blocks)\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In-house medical hospital, central Wi-Fi, advanced computer labs, sports track.\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Top_Government_MBA_Colleges_in_Lucknow\"><\/span><b>Top Government MBA Colleges in Lucknow:<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The number of government colleges providing MBA in Lucknow is few; however, the colleges providing MBA\u00a0 institutions providing quality education at reasonable costs.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><b>College Name<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Total Tuition Fee<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Hostel Facilities\u00a0<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Additional On-Campus Facilities\u00a0<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Indian Institute of Management (IIM) Lucknow\u00a0<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u20b920.75 Lakh\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fully residential compulsory separate hostels for all students\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tier-1 Ivy League-equivalent pedagogy, elite global corporate tie-ups, Olympic-sized swimming pool.\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Babasaheb Bhimrao Ambedkar University (BBAU)\u00a0<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u20b920,000 \u2013 \u20b91.80 Lakh\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Separate hostels for boys &amp; girls (with subsidized dynamic mess pricing)\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Central University status, 250-acre pollution-free green campus, high-speed campus-wide Wi-Fi.\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>IIIT Lucknow\u00a0<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u20b93.02 Lakh \u2013 \u20b94.94 Lakh\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Separate modern hostels (BH-1 to 5 and GH-1 to 3 blocks)\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Specialized MBA in Digital Business, centralized AC mess, high-speed IT labs, elite tech-company network\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>University of Lucknow (LUMBA)\u00a0<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u20b91.33 Lakh \u2013 \u20b93.24 Lakh\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Separate on-campus hostels (Affordable historic blocks)\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A+ NAAC legacy campus, highly active student-led placement cells, state-of-the-art cyber library.\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Institute of Engineering and Technology (IET)\u00a0<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u20b91.50 Lakh \u2013 \u20b91.55 Lakh\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Separate on-campus hostels (8 boys blocks, 4 girls blocks)\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">AKTU flagship government engineering and management department, focuses on industrial analytics.\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><b>College Name<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Total Tuition Fee<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Annual Average Salary<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">IIM Lucknow<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">~\u20b920.75 Lakh\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">~\u20b931.00 \u2013 \u20b933.00 LPA\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">IIIT Lucknow<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">~\u20b93.02 Lakh \u2013 \u20b94.94 Lakh\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">~\u20b911.56 LPA\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">BBAU Lucknow\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">~\u20b920,000 \u2013 \u20b91.80 Lakh\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">~\u20b94.50 \u2013 \u20b95.20 LPA\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Jaipuria Institute of Management, Lucknow\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">~\u20b913.50 \u2013 \u20b914.75 Lakh\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">~\u20b912.96 LPA<\/span> <i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(Top 50% = \u20b911.08L)<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">SRMU Lucknow\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">~\u20b9 2.6- 3.2 Lakh<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">~\u20b94.00 \u2013 \u20b95.00 LPA\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Top_MBA_Colleges_in_Lucknow_by_Specialization\"><\/span><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/careermantra.net\/colleges\/4933\/Lucknow\/MBA\">Top MBA Colleges in Lucknow by Specialization:<\/a><\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Specialization Courses in MBA colleges Lucknow are many, which assist students to connect their studies with their careers. The following specializations are some most sought after:<\/span><\/p>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Specialization<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Top Colleges Offering<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Finance<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">IIM Lucknow, Jaipuria Institute of Management\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Marketing<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">IIM Lucknow, SRMU\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Human Resources (HR)<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">IIM Lucknow, Jaipuria Institute of Management\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Operations<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">IIM Lucknow, BBAU\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Information Technology &amp; Systems\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">IIIT Lucknow, University of Lucknow (LUMBA)\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Business Analytics\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Jaipuria Institute of Management (dedicated analytics lab), IET Lucknow (industrial analytics focus)\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Digital Business\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">IIIT Lucknow (dedicated MBA specialization), IIM Lucknow\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Cut_Off_2026_Expected\"><\/span><strong>Cut Off 2026 (Expected):<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The cut-offs for MBA programs in <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/careermantra.net\/colleges\/4933\/Lucknow\/MBA\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">top Lucknow colleges<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> are as follows:<\/span><\/p>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><b>College Name<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Test Name<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Cut Off 2026 (Expected)\u00a0<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">IIM Lucknow (MBA)\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">CAT<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">90-92 percentile<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">IIM Lucknow (MBA-ABM\/SM)\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">CAT<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">85 percentile\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Jaipuria Institute of Management, Lucknow\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">CAT\/XAT\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">80-85 percentile\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">BBAU Lucknow\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">CAT\/CMAT\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">60-70 percentile\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">IIIT Lucknow (MBA &#8211; Digital Business)\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">CAT\/CMAT\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">70-75 percentile\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">NOTE; <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The above figures represent the cut-off for qualifying purpose only. The actual admission score will certainly have to be much higher than these. For instance, while the cut-off at IIM-Lucknow for qualifying purpose is 90 percentile, the actual selection normally occurs at around 97-99 percentile range. However, these figures are only projections because CAT 2026 results have not been declared yet.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Conclusion\"><\/span><strong>Conclusion<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Lucknow can be counted on as a well-known destination for pursuing an MBA degree, mainly due to the fact that this Indian city is home to some of the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/careermantra.net\/colleges\/4933\/Lucknow\/MBA\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">best management colleges<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, including Indian Institute of Management (IIM) Lucknow as well as renowned private colleges in this part of north India. Some of the top colleges in the region, for example IIM Lucknow, Jaipuria Institute of Management, and Indian Institute of Information Technology (IIIT) Lucknow, provide good quality management studies, while also ensuring placements; Babasaheb Bhimrao Ambedkar University (BBAU) and IIIT Lucknow are known for its excellent value for money among all of the others.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"FAQs\"><\/span><strong>FAQs :<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1Which_are_the_top-rated_MBA_colleges_in_Lucknow\"><\/span><b>1.Which are the top-rated MBA colleges in Lucknow?<\/b><b><\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The best MBA colleges in Lucknow include Indian Institute of Management (IIM) Lucknow, Jaipuria Institute of Management, Indian Institute of Information Technology (IIIT) Lucknow, Babasaheb Bhimrao Ambedkar University (BBAU) and University of Lucknow.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h4><b>2.Which entrance exams do Lucknow&#8217;s MBA colleges accept?<\/b><b><\/b><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Most of the institutions have scores of candidates from CAT, XAT, CMAT, MAT, or ATMA in mind while considering.<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><\/h4>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3What_is_the_average_tuition_fee_of_an_MBA_college_in_Lucknow\"><\/span><b>3.What is the average tuition fee of an MBA college in Lucknow?<\/b><b><\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fees are very different ranging anywhere from about 20,000 Rs at some government institutions such as BBAU to more than 20 Lakhs at some premier institutions such as IIM-Lucknow, with private colleges like SRMU and Integral University offering mid-range options between INR 1-3 Lakh.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4What_kinds_of_salary_packages_are_offered_to_students_graduating_from_MBA_programs_in_Lucknow_colleges\"><\/span><b>4.What kinds of salary packages are offered to students graduating from MBA programs in Lucknow colleges?<\/b><b><\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The typical placement ranges anywhere from INR 4-5 LPA at smaller private colleges to more than 30+ LPA at IIM and IIIT Lucknow.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5What_are_the_specializations_available_in_MBA_courses_in_Lucknow\"><\/span><b>5.What are the specializations available in MBA courses in Lucknow?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Common specializations include Finance, Marketing, Human Resources, Operations, Business Analytics, Digital Business, and Agribusiness.<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><\/h4>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"6What_is_the_admission_procedure_at_Lucknow_B-schools\"><\/span><b>6.What is the admission procedure at Lucknow B-schools?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Admission requires a qualifying entrance exam score, followed by a Group Discussion (GD) and Personal Interview (PI) round.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"7Are_internships_offered_in_MBA_courses_at_Lucknow_institutes\"><\/span><b>7.Are internships offered in MBA courses at Lucknow institutes?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Yes, top institutes including IIM Lucknow and Jaipuria Institute of Management have mandatory summer internship programs between Year 1 and Year 2.<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><\/h4>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"8What_CAT_percentile_is_required_for_admission_to_IIM_Lucknow\"><\/span><b>8.What CAT percentile is required for admission to IIM Lucknow?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><b><\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> The qualifying CAT cutoff for IIM Lucknow is around 90 percentile for the general category, though actual selections typically happen closer to 97-99 percentile.<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><\/h4>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"9What_is_the_duration_of_an_MBA_in_Lucknow\"><\/span><b>9.What is the duration of an MBA in Lucknow?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Most programs run for 2 years, divided into 4 semesters.<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><\/h4>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"10_Are_there_scholarships_available_at_MBA_colleges_in_Lucknow\"><\/span><strong>10. <\/strong><b>Are there scholarships available at MBA colleges in Lucknow?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Yes, several institutions offer merit-based and need-based scholarships, particularly 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Can students take only CAT as an entrance exam for Lucknow B-schools?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">CAT is the most preferred exam, but many colleges also accept XAT, CMAT, MAT, or ATMA.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"13What_is_the_NIRF_ranking_of_top_Lucknow_management_institutes\"><\/span><b>13.What is the NIRF ranking of top Lucknow management institutes?<\/b><b><\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">IIM Lucknow holds a position within top 5-7 across India, University of Lucknow is a recent entrant in 51-100 category, whereas other private institutes including Jaipuria rank within lower categories as per annual rankings.<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><\/h4>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"14What_is_the_comparison_of_government_versus_private_MBA_colleges_of_Lucknow\"><\/span><b>14.What is the comparison of government versus private MBA colleges of Lucknow?<\/b><b><\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Government colleges such as IIM Lucknow, BBAU, and University of Lucknow usually have lower fees than salary whereas SRMU, BBDU, and Integral Universities might provide new facilities but at relatively higher fees compared to lower average packages.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"15Is_work_experience_essential_to_pursue_an_MBA_program_at_Lucknow\"><\/span><b>15.Is work experience essential to pursue an MBA program at Lucknow?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Absolutely not. 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