Campus Times |Lucknow

The Indian Institute of Management Lucknow (IIML) has successfully concluded its 2026 final placement season for the 40th batch of the Post Graduate Programme (PGP) and the 21st batch of the Post Graduate Programme in Agribusiness Management (PGP-ABM). A total of 559 students received over 580 job offers, underlining strong industry demand for IIM Lucknow graduates.The highest domestic package offered this year stood at ₹1 crore per annum, surpassing the top international salary of ₹65 lakh per annum — a notable shift where domestic roles outpaced international offers in compensation. The average salary stood at ₹33.2 lakh per annum, while the median package was close to ₹32.9 lakh, reflecting balanced opportunities across roles.

Top recruiters

Top global recruiters, including Accenture, Amazon, McKinsey & Company, Boston Consulting Group, Deloitte, Goldman Sachs, Google, and Microsoft participated in the placement drive, offering roles across consulting, finance, general management, product management, operations, sales & marketing, and e-commerce sectors. This year’s placements were conducted in a hybrid format, with participation from over 200 domestic and international companies, including several first-time recruiters, reinforcing IIM Lucknow’s position as a premier destination for corporate talent. The Placement Chairpersons and institute leadership stated that the strong outcomes reflect the students’ adaptability, analytical rigor, and the institute’s industry-aligned curriculum.