{"id":22009,"date":"2026-09-23T07:06:33","date_gmt":"2026-09-23T07:06:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/careermantra.net\/blog\/?p=22009"},"modified":"2026-09-23T07:07:11","modified_gmt":"2026-09-23T07:07:11","slug":"top-mba-colleges-in-lucknow-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/careermantra.net\/blog\/top-mba-colleges-in-lucknow-2026\/","title":{"rendered":"Top MBA Colleges in Lucknow 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Lucknow, the capital of Uttar Pradesh, is a prominent administrative, educational, and commercial\u00a0 center in North India. Renowned for its rich cultural heritage, rapid infrastructural development, and\u00a0 expanding IT and manufacturing corridors, Lucknow has become a <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">major destination for management <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">education<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Home to premier institutions like IIM Lucknow, Jaipuria Institute of Management, and\u00a0 Lucknow University (LUMBA), the city offers a diverse spectrum of management programs ranging from\u00a0 flagship PGDM to specialized MBA degrees. Admissions across top institutes in Lucknow are governed by\u00a0 entrance exams including CAT, XAT, CMAT, MAT, CUET-PG, and ATMA.\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/careermantra.net\/colleges\/4933\/Lucknow\/MBA\">https:\/\/careermantra.net\/colleges\/4933\/Lucknow\/MBA<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_83 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span 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 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class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/careermantra.net\/blog\/top-mba-colleges-in-lucknow-2026\/#Highlights_for_Top_MBA_Colleges_in_Lucknow_2026\" >Highlights for Top MBA Colleges in Lucknow 2026:<\/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-2026\/#Top_MBA_Colleges_in_Lucknow_NIRF_Ranking_2026\" >Top MBA Colleges in Lucknow : NIRF Ranking 2026\u00a0<\/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-2026\/#Top_MBA_Colleges_in_Lucknow_Admission_2026\" >Top MBA Colleges in Lucknow : Admission 2026\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-2026\/#Top_Private_MBA_Colleges_in_Lucknow\" >Top Private 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-6\" href=\"https:\/\/careermantra.net\/blog\/top-mba-colleges-in-lucknow-2026\/#Top_Government_MBA_Colleges_in_Lucknow\" >Top Government 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-7\" href=\"https:\/\/careermantra.net\/blog\/top-mba-colleges-in-lucknow-2026\/#Fees_vs_Salary_Return_on_Investment_ROI\" >Fees vs Salary : Return on Investment (ROI)\u00a0<\/a><\/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-2026\/#Top_MBA_Colleges_in_Lucknow_by_Specialisations\" >Top MBA Colleges in Lucknow by Specialisations:\u00a0<\/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-2026\/#Cut_off_2025\" >Cut off 2025:\u00a0<\/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-2026\/#Conclusion\" >Conclusion:\u00a0<\/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-2026\/#FAQs\" >FAQs\u00a0<\/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-12\" href=\"https:\/\/careermantra.net\/blog\/top-mba-colleges-in-lucknow-2026\/#1Which_are_the_top_MBA_colleges_in_Lucknow\" >1.Which are the top MBA colleges in Lucknow?\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/careermantra.net\/blog\/top-mba-colleges-in-lucknow-2026\/#2What_is_the_average_MBA_fee_in_Lucknow_colleges\" >2.What is the average MBA fee in Lucknow colleges?\u00a0<\/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-2026\/#3Which_MBA_college_in_Lucknow_offers_the_highest_placement\" >3.Which MBA college in Lucknow offers the highest placement?\u00a0<\/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-2026\/#4Is_Lucknow_University_LUMBA_good_for_an_MBA\" >4.Is Lucknow University (LUMBA) good for an MBA?\u00a0<\/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-2026\/#5Which_entrance_exams_are_accepted_by_MBA_colleges_in_Lucknow\" >5.Which entrance exams are accepted by MBA colleges in Lucknow?\u00a0<\/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-2026\/#6What_is_the_cutoff_required_for_IIM_Lucknow\" >6.What is the cutoff required for IIM Lucknow?\u00a0<\/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-2026\/#7Can_I_pursue_an_MBA_in_Agri-Business_Management_in_Lucknow\" >7.Can I pursue an MBA in Agri-Business Management in Lucknow?<\/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-2026\/#8Are_there_good_private_MBA_colleges_in_Lucknow_without_CAT\" >8.Are there good private MBA colleges in Lucknow without CAT?\u00a0<\/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-2026\/#9What_is_the_cost_of_living_in_Lucknow_for_MBA_students\" >9.What is the cost of living in Lucknow for MBA students?\u00a0<\/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-2026\/#10Does_Jaipuria_Lucknow_offer_good_placement_opportunities\" >10.Does Jaipuria Lucknow offer good placement opportunities?\u00a0<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Recent_Developments\"><\/span><b>Recent Developments:\u00a0<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><b>CAT 2026 : <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Scheduled for November 29, 2026\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><b>MAT 2026 : <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Scheduled for September 13, 2026 (PBT) and September 20, 2026 (CBT) <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2022 <\/span><b>XAT 2027 : <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Scheduled for January 3, 2027\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><b>CMAT 2027 : <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Expected on January 24, 2027\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><b>ATMA 2026 : <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Scheduled for May &amp; July cycles 2026\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><b>Highlights for Top MBA Colleges in Lucknow 2026: <img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-21890\" src=\"https:\/\/careermantra.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Gemini_Generated_Image_c54p7gc54p7gc54p.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"1333\" height=\"800\" srcset=\"https:\/\/careermantra.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Gemini_Generated_Image_c54p7gc54p7gc54p.png 1333w, https:\/\/careermantra.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Gemini_Generated_Image_c54p7gc54p7gc54p-300x180.png 300w, https:\/\/careermantra.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Gemini_Generated_Image_c54p7gc54p7gc54p-1024x615.png 1024w, https:\/\/careermantra.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Gemini_Generated_Image_c54p7gc54p7gc54p-768x461.png 768w, https:\/\/careermantra.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Gemini_Generated_Image_c54p7gc54p7gc54p-1100x660.png 1100w, https:\/\/careermantra.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Gemini_Generated_Image_c54p7gc54p7gc54p-600x360.png 600w, https:\/\/careermantra.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Gemini_Generated_Image_c54p7gc54p7gc54p-20x12.png 20w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1333px) 100vw, 1333px\" \/><\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Lucknow hosts <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">top-ranked management institutions <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">offering quality education across various fee\u00a0 structures and specialisations. Below is a glance at key parameters for MBA admissions in Lucknow:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Parameter\u00a0<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Details<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Number of MBA Institutions\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">45+<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Annual Fees\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">INR 1.2 &#8211; 20.8 Lakhs<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Top Specialisations\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Marketing, Finance, Agri-Business Management,\u00a0 Human Resource, Business Analytics, International\u00a0 Business<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Accepted Exams\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">CAT, XAT, CMAT, MAT, ATMA, CUET-PG, XIMB\/LU\u00a0 Entrance<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Highest Package\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">INR 20 &#8211; 65 LPA<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Average Salary\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">INR 6.0 &#8211; 31.0 LPA<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Placement rate\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">85 &#8211; 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_2026\"><\/span><b>Top MBA Colleges in Lucknow : NIRF Ranking 2026\u00a0<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF) ranks management institutes based on parameters\u00a0 like teaching, research, and graduation outcomes. Below are the NIRF 2026 rankings for <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">top MBA <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">colleges in Lucknow<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">:<\/span><\/p>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><b>College\/University Name\u00a0<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>NIRF Ranking<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Indian Institute of Management (IIM), Lucknow\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">6 (Management Category)<\/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;\">72<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<table style=\"height: 185px;\" width=\"544\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>Babu Banarasi Das University (BBDU) \/ BBDITM,\u00a0 Lucknow<\/td>\n<td>101-125 Band<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Amity University, Lucknow Campus<\/td>\n<td>101-125 Band<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>University of Lucknow (LUMBA)<\/td>\n<td>151-200 Band<\/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><b>Top MBA Colleges in Lucknow : Admission 2026\u00a0<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">General admission requirements : Candidates aspiring for admission to <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">top MBA\/PGDM programs in <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Lucknow<\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">must fulfill the following criteria:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A Bachelor&#8217;s degree in any discipline with at least 50% aggregate marks (45% for reserved\u00a0 categories) from a recognised university.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Valid scores in national level management tests like CAT, XAT, CMAT, MAT, CUET-PG, or ATMA\u00a0 followed by GD-PI \/ WAT evaluation rounds.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Entrance exams\u00a0<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Exam Date 2026<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">CAT\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">November 29<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">MAT\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">September 13-20<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">XAT\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">January 3, 2027<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">CMAT\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">January 24, 2027<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">ATMA\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">May \/ July \/ February 2026<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Top_Private_MBA_Colleges_in_Lucknow\"><\/span><b>Top Private MBA Colleges in Lucknow :\u00a0<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Private business schools and universities in Lucknow <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">offer industry-oriented curricula, practical training,\u00a0 strong alumni networks, and robust placement drives:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><b>College Name\u00a0<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Total Tuition Fees<\/b><\/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;\">INR 12.5 &#8211; 13.5 Lakhs<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Amity University, Lucknow Campus\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">INR 7.2 &#8211; 9.5 Lakhs<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Babu Banarasi Das University (BBDU), Lucknow\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">INR 2.5 &#8211; 3.8 Lakhs<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Integral University, Lucknow\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">INR 2.8 &#8211; 3.6 Lakhs<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">SRMS College of Engineering &amp; Technology\u00a0 (Management Dept), Lucknow<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">INR 2.2 &#8211; 2.8 Lakhs<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sherwood College of Management, Lucknow\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">INR 1.8 &#8211; 2.4 Lakhs<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">SMS (School of Management Sciences), Lucknow\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">INR 2.2 &#8211; 3.0 Lakhs<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">LUMBA (Department of Business Administration, LU &#8211; Self Finance)<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">INR 1.6 &#8211; 2.2 Lakhs<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Anandi Devi Institute of Management &amp; Technology,\u00a0 Lucknow<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">INR 1.5 &#8211; 2.0 Lakhs<\/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 :\u00a0<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Government institutions in Lucknow <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">provide world-class management education with exceptional\u00a0 return on investment and brand value:<\/span><\/p>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><b>College Name\u00a0<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Total Tuition Fees<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Indian Institute of Management (IIM), Lucknow\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">INR 20.5 &#8211; 20.8 Lakhs<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Institute of Management Sciences (IMS), University of\u00a0 Lucknow<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">INR 1.6 &#8211; 2.4 Lakhs<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Institute of Engineering and Technology (IET), Lucknow\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">INR 1.2 &#8211; 1.6 Lakhs<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Babasaheb Bhimrao Ambedkar University (BBAU),\u00a0 Lucknow<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">INR 1.0 &#8211; 1.8 Lakhs<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Khwaja Moinuddin Chishti Language University\u00a0 (KMCLU), Lucknow<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">INR 1.0 &#8211; 1.4 Lakhs<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Fees_vs_Salary_Return_on_Investment_ROI\"><\/span><b>Fees vs Salary : Return on Investment (ROI)\u00a0<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">ROI analysis compares the total tuition fee invested with the average placement packages secured by\u00a0 graduates:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><b>College Name\u00a0<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Total Tuition Fees\u00a0<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Annual Average Salary<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">IIM Lucknow\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">INR 20.5 &#8211; 20.8 Lakhs\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">INR 30.0 &#8211; 31.0 LPA<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">LUMBA \/ IMS University of\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Lucknow<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">INR 1.6 &#8211; 2.4 Lakhs\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">INR 6.0 &#8211; 7.2 LPA<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">IET Lucknow\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">INR 1.2 &#8211; 1.6 Lakhs\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">INR 5.8 &#8211; 6.5 LPA<\/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;\">INR 1.0 &#8211; 1.8 Lakhs\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">INR 5.5 &#8211; 6.2 LPA<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Jaipuria Institute of Management,\u00a0 Lucknow<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">INR 12.5 &#8211; 13.5 Lakhs\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">INR 11.2 LPA<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Amity University Lucknow\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">INR 7.2 &#8211; 9.5 Lakhs\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">INR 6.5 &#8211; 7.5 LPA<\/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_Specialisations\"><\/span><b>Top MBA Colleges in Lucknow by Specialisations:\u00a0<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">B-schools in Lucknow<\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">offer specialized management programs tailored to regional and national\u00a0 industrial demands:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Specialisations\u00a0<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>College Name<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Agri-Business Management (ABM)\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">IIM Lucknow, BBAU Lucknow<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sustainable Management\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">IIM Lucknow (L-SM Campus)<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Marketing &amp; E-Commerce\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Jaipuria Lucknow, Amity Lucknow, LUMBA<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Financial Management &amp; Fintech\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">IIM Lucknow, Jaipuria Lucknow, IMS LU<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Human Resource Management (HRM)\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">IIM Lucknow, BBDU, Jaipuria Lucknow<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">International Business\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Amity University Lucknow, Jaipuria Lucknow<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Operations &amp; Supply Chain Management\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">IIM Lucknow, IET Lucknow, BBDU<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Cut_off_2025\"><\/span><b>Cut off 2025:\u00a0<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Expected entrance exam cut-offs for admission to major MBA programs in Lucknow:<\/span><\/p>\n<table style=\"height: 37px;\" width=\"684\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><b>College Name\u00a0<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Test Name\u00a0<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Cut off 2025<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>IIM Lucknow<\/td>\n<td>CAT<\/td>\n<td>90+ percentile (Overall CAT)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Jaipuria Institute of Management,\u00a0 Lucknow<\/td>\n<td>CAT \/ XAT \/ CMAT<\/td>\n<td>70-75 percentile<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>LUMBA \/ IMS Lucknow University<\/td>\n<td>CUET-PG \/ LUMAT<\/td>\n<td>75+ percentile<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>IET Lucknow<\/td>\n<td>CUET-PG \/ CMAT<\/td>\n<td>70+ percentile<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>BBAU Lucknow<\/td>\n<td>CUET-PG<\/td>\n<td>65-70 percentile<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Amity University Lucknow<\/td>\n<td>CAT \/ MAT<\/td>\n<td>55-60 percentile<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Conclusion\"><\/span><b>Conclusion:\u00a0<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Lucknow stands out as a high-value destination for management education in North India. Anchored by\u00a0 world-class institutions like IIM Lucknow alongside established private B-schools like Jaipuria and cost effective public institutions like Lucknow University, the city provides options across every budget and\u00a0 career focus. With robust corporate placement records, specialized tracks in Agri-Business and\u00a0 Sustainability, and lower living costs, Lucknow remains an ideal choice for prospective MBA students.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"FAQs\"><\/span><b>FAQs\u00a0<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1Which_are_the_top_MBA_colleges_in_Lucknow\"><\/span><b>1.Which are the top MBA colleges in Lucknow?\u00a0<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">IIM Lucknow, Jaipuria Institute of Management, Lucknow University (LUMBA\/IMS), Amity University\u00a0 Lucknow, and IET Lucknow are the top MBA colleges in the city.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2What_is_the_average_MBA_fee_in_Lucknow_colleges\"><\/span><b>2.What is the average MBA fee in Lucknow colleges?\u00a0<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fees range from INR 1.0 to 2.5 Lakhs in government colleges like Lucknow University and IET Lucknow,\u00a0 to INR 12.5 &#8211; 13.5 Lakhs in top private institutions like Jaipuria Lucknow, and ~INR 20.8 Lakhs at IIM\u00a0 Lucknow.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3Which_MBA_college_in_Lucknow_offers_the_highest_placement\"><\/span><b>3.Which MBA college in Lucknow offers the highest placement?\u00a0<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">IIM Lucknow records the highest packages, with average domestic packages exceeding INR 30 LPA and\u00a0 top packages reaching up to INR 65 LPA.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4Is_Lucknow_University_LUMBA_good_for_an_MBA\"><\/span><b>4.Is Lucknow University (LUMBA) good for an MBA?\u00a0<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Yes, LUMBA and IMS at Lucknow University offer an extremely high ROI with low tuition fees (INR 1.6 &#8211; 2.4 Lakhs) and reliable placement records in finance, marketing, and banking sectors.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5Which_entrance_exams_are_accepted_by_MBA_colleges_in_Lucknow\"><\/span><b>5.Which entrance exams are accepted by MBA colleges in Lucknow?\u00a0<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Institutions accept CAT, XAT, CMAT, MAT, ATMA, and CUET-PG. IIM Lucknow accepts CAT scores\u00a0 exclusively.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"6What_is_the_cutoff_required_for_IIM_Lucknow\"><\/span><b>6.What is the cutoff required for IIM Lucknow?\u00a0<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For general category applicants, the actual CAT cutoff typically ranges from 97 to 99+ percentile, while\u00a0 the minimum qualifying CAT eligibility threshold is 90 percentile.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"7Can_I_pursue_an_MBA_in_Agri-Business_Management_in_Lucknow\"><\/span><b>7.Can I pursue an MBA in Agri-Business Management in Lucknow?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Yes, IIM Lucknow offers a specialized PGP-ABM (Agri-Business Management) program which is globally\u00a0 recognized and highly rated.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"8Are_there_good_private_MBA_colleges_in_Lucknow_without_CAT\"><\/span><b>8.Are there good private MBA colleges in Lucknow without CAT?\u00a0<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Yes, institutes like Jaipuria Lucknow, Amity Lucknow, and BBDU accept MAT, CMAT, ATMA scores, or\u00a0 conduct their own internal selection tests.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"9What_is_the_cost_of_living_in_Lucknow_for_MBA_students\"><\/span><b>9.What is the cost of living in Lucknow for MBA students?\u00a0<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Lucknow is very affordable compared to metro cities like Delhi or Mumbai, with average monthly living\u00a0 expenses (accommodation &amp; food) ranging between INR 6,000 to 12,000.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"10Does_Jaipuria_Lucknow_offer_good_placement_opportunities\"><\/span><b>10.Does Jaipuria Lucknow offer good placement opportunities?\u00a0<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Yes, Jaipuria Institute of Management Lucknow has a centralized placement cell reporting average\u00a0 packages of INR 11.2 LPA across leading MNCs and national brands.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Lucknow, the capital of Uttar Pradesh, is a prominent administrative, educational, and commercial\u00a0 center in North India. Renowned for its rich cultural heritage, rapid infrastructural development, and\u00a0 expanding IT and manufacturing corridors, Lucknow has become a major destination for management \u00a0education. 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