Indian Institute of Management Lucknow Placements 2026: Highest Package Reaches ₹1 Crore; Over 550 Students Placed
The placement season for the 2024–26 batch at Indian Institute of Management Lucknow recorded strong results with over 550 students placed and a highest domestic package of ₹1 crore, reflecting steady recruiter demand across consulting, technology, and finance sectors. The outcomes highlight consistent salary growth and strong industry confidence in the institute’s MBA graduates.
The final placement season for the 2024–26 batch at Indian Institute of Management Lucknow has concluded with strong results, reflecting stable recruiter demand despite a competitive global hiring environment. The institute recorded a highest domestic salary package of ₹1 crore per annum, along with participation from leading global consulting, technology, and finance companies.
The placements covered students from the Post Graduate Programme (PGP) and Post Graduate Programme in Agribusiness Management (PGP-ABM), with more than 550 students receiving job offers across multiple sectors.
Strong Placement Performance for the 2026 Batch
The placement drive saw participation from more than 200 recruiters, offering roles across consulting, finance, technology, product management, operations, and sales and marketing domains.
Key highlights of the placement season include:
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Total students placed: 559
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Total job offers: Over 580
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Highest domestic salary: ₹1 crore per annum
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Highest international salary: ₹65 lakh per annum
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Average salary package: ₹33.2 lakh per annum
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Median salary package: ₹32.9 lakh per annum
These figures indicate consistent salary growth and strong industry confidence in management graduates.
Consulting and Technology Firms Lead Recruitments
Consulting firms continued to dominate the placement season, followed closely by technology and finance recruiters. Several top multinational companies offered roles in strategy, analytics, product management, and digital transformation.
Major recruiters included:
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Accenture
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Amazon
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Google
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Microsoft
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Bain & Company
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Boston Consulting Group
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Deloitte
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Goldman Sachs
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McKinsey & Company
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Procter & Gamble
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Tata Administrative Services
Recruiters offered roles across business consulting, financial analysis, product strategy, and leadership programs.
Participation of First-Time Recruiters Expands Opportunities
The 2026 placement season also saw participation from several new recruiters, indicating expanding industry engagement with the institute.
Some first-time recruiters included:
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BlackRock
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Uber
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boAt
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Shapoorji Pallonji Group
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Darwinbox
These companies offered roles in fintech, asset management, technology, operations, and human resource analytics.
Sector-Wise Hiring Trends
The placement data reflects diversified hiring across industries. Consulting remained the top recruiting sector, followed by finance, technology, and general management roles.
Key hiring domains included:
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Consulting and Strategy
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Finance and Investment Banking
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Product Management and Technology
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Sales and Marketing
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Operations and Supply Chain
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General Management
The growing demand for analytics and digital transformation roles also influenced recruitment patterns.
Rising Salary Trends Reflect Market Confidence
The record domestic package of ₹1 crore highlights strong compensation growth for top-performing candidates. The average and median salary figures remained closely aligned, indicating balanced salary distribution across the batch.
Despite global hiring moderation in some sectors, strong participation from consulting and technology companies helped maintain overall placement performance.
What It Means for MBA Aspirants
The latest placement outcomes reinforce the position of Indian Institute of Management Lucknow among India’s top management institutions. Consistent recruiter participation and strong salary packages continue to attract MBA aspirants seeking careers in consulting, finance, and technology.
Located in Lucknow, the institute remains a preferred destination for management education with strong industry linkages and placement performance.
