The Indian Institute of Management Lucknow (IIM-L) has announced impressive results from its 2025 placement drive, showcasing significant successes for its 39th batch of Post Graduate Programme (PGP) and its 20th batch of Postgraduate Programme in Agribusiness Management (PGP-ABM). The hybrid-driven recruitment process saw over 600 job offers extended to 570 students, with the highest domestic package soaring to Rs 75 lakh per annum (LPA), and the highest international package reaching Rs 65 LPA. Overall, the average salary offered during this year's drive stood at Rs 32.3 LPA.
This year's placement drive was marked by the participation of over 180 domestic and international recruiters, reflecting confidence from various sectors. Notable returning companies like Accenture, Adani Group, Amazon, Bain & Company, and McKinsey & Company were present, offering diverse roles across consulting, finance, e-commerce, operations, and retail. Along with these legacy recruiters, several first-time participants such as Ather Energy, GMR Group, Mankind Pharma, and PhonePe also contributed to the broadening of opportunities for the students.
According to Prof. Priyanka Sharma, Chairperson of Student Affairs and Placement at IIM Lucknow, "The recent final placement drive stands as a testimony to the robustness of our unique curriculum. By offering a blend of theoretical and practical experiences, we assure our students not only meet but exceed industry expectations. With the economy on the mend, we foresee even greater success stories in the near future." This optimistic outlook hints at the increasing demand for skilled graduates capable of addressing the dynamic needs of modern industries.
The placement offers encompassed roles not only in traditional sectors but also reached across innovative fields, showcasing the versatility of the current student cohort. The candidates included fresh graduates and experienced professionals, with many hailing from prestigious institutions such as the Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs), National Institutes of Technology (NITs), and the Birla Institute of Technology and Science (BITS).
This comprehensive recruitment event demonstrates not only the faith employers place in the talent cultivated at IIM Lucknow but also highlights the institution's adaptability to changing market demands. The hybrid format of the recruitment drive—a combination of physical and virtual interactions—allowed for greater flexibility and engagement between recruiters and students, facilitating successful matches.
The recruitment process this year has been characterized by its thoroughness and inclusivity, which ensured each candidate found potential pathways aligning with their aspirations with companies well matched to their skill sets. From product management roles to positions within general management, the 2025 placement drive confirms the breadth of opportunity available to graduates.
With the significant achievement of over 600 job offers and high packages, IIM Lucknow has once again reaffirmed its position as one of the leading business schools in the country. This achievement not only augurs well for those graduating this year but also solidifies the future reputation of IIM-L as it continues striving for excellence.
Overall, the results from this year's placement drive are bittersweet for the students graduating from the PGP and PGP-ABM, as many express excitement about the roles offered to them, but also recognize the diversity of industries they are stepping out to work within. With companies from tech giants to traditional industry leaders showing interest, the outlook for these graduates couldn't be brighter.
With such positive news coming from the campus, the eagerness of both current students and prospective applicants will likely continue to grow as faith is restored and elevated by improving economic conditions.