HYDERABAD: The Indian Institute of Management (IIM), Lucknow has released its selection criteria for the MBA admissions for the 2025 session.
The selection process involves evaluating the candidates based on their CAT 2024 scores, Application Rating Score (ARS), and performance in the Personal Interview (PI), a notice issued by the IIM Licknow said.
This multi-stage approach ensures a comprehensive review of academic achievements, diversity, and interpersonal skills of the students.
Parameters for admission
CAT 2024 score: Candidates’ performance in CAT 2024
Application Rating Score (ARS): It evaluates academic consistency of a candidate
Personal Interview (PI): It evaluates interpersonal abilities and programme suitability of a candidate.
Programme-specific focus: Candidates from fields related to agriculture, rural management, and sustainability are encouraged to apply for MBA in Agribusiness Management (MBA-ABM)
Weightage distribution
The final selection parameters include
CAT Scores: 30%-35% weightage.
Academic Performance: 10% (5% each for Class 12 and graduation marks).
Diversity Factor: 5%.
Work Experience: 5% (applicable for MBA and MBA-SM).
Writing Ability Test (WAT): 10%.
Personal Interview (PI): 40%, the most significant component.
Cut-offs
Candidates must meet the minimum sectional and overall cut-off percentiles in the CAT 2024 to qualify for the writing ability test-personal interview (PI) round. Scoring at least 12 of 40 in the PI is mandatory. Names of candidates who do not pass in PI will not be included in the final merit list.
Reservation policy
IIM Lucknow follows the government reservation norms and retains the authority to classify academic programs into relevant categories.
To view the notice issued by the IIM, Lucknow, click here.