The wait is finally over for thousands of aspiring business leaders as IIM Lucknow unveils the shortlist for the 2024-26 MBA, MBA-ABM, and MBA-SM batches. This blog delves into the intricacies of the admission statistics, providing valuable insights into the competitive selection process.

CAT-2023 Overview

Expressed Interest

The initial step in the journey towards an IIM Lucknow MBA involved a staggering number of candidates expressing their interest through CAT-2023.

Category	MBA	MBA-ABM	MBA-SM
General	176,969	133,099	134,393
EWS	14,153	12,548	12,455
NC-OBC	46,590	39,211	38,983
SC	21,444	16,918	16,891
ST	5,608	4,111	4,055
PwD	1,085	832	826
Total	265,849	206,719	207,603

Stage 1a Qualification Statistics

Candidates who Qualified

Moving on to the next stage, the statistics reflect the number of candidates who successfully cleared Stage 1a, showcasing the competitive nature of the process.

Category	MBA	MBA-ABM	MBA-SM
General	6,847	7,238	1,510
EWS	733	944	116
NC-OBC	1,914	2,324	455
SC	2,136	1,696	266
ST	595	433	45
PwD	236	189	24
Total	12,461	12,824	2,416

Stage 1b Composite Scores and Shortlisting

Minimum, Maximum, and Shortlisted Candidates

For candidates who qualified in Stage 1a, the next step involves a detailed evaluation based on composite scores in Stage 1b. Here are the minimum (cut-off), maximum, and the number of candidates shortlisted for WAT-PI across different categories.

Category	MBA	MBA-ABM	MBA-SM
General	Min: 48.81	Min: 43.45	Min: 35.92, Max: 72.37, Shortlisted: 1,268
EWS	Min: 35.44	Min: 31.59	Min: 17.50, Max: 64.93, Shortlisted: 312
NC-OBC	Min: 34.28	Min: 30.94	Min: 17.85, Max: 60.63, Shortlisted: 910
SC	Min: 27.15	Min: 21.95	Min: 10.46, Max: 59.68, Shortlisted: 792
ST	Min: 19.41	Min: 13.81	Min: 11.66, Max: 61.68, Shortlisted: 396
PwD	Min: 11.21	Min: 9.05	Min: 15.73, Max: 62.56, Shortlisted: 187

These numbers provide a glimpse into the intense competition and the high standards set by IIM Lucknow for admission to its esteemed MBA programs. As shortlisted candidates gear up for the WAT-PI rounds, the journey towards a prestigious management education continues.

IIM Lucknow MBA Admissions: A Comparative Analysis (2023-24 vs. 2024-25)

As the curtain rises on yet another admissions season at IIM Lucknow, prospective candidates are eager to understand the trends and benchmarks set by the institution. Let’s embark on a journey through the admission statistics for the 2024-26 batch, comparing them with the data from the previous year, 2023-25.

CAT-2023 vs. CAT-2022: Expressed Interest

CAT-2023 (2024-26 Batch)

Category	MBA	MBA-ABM	MBA-SM
General	176,969	133,099	134,393
EWS	14,153	12,548	12,455
NC-OBC	46,590	39,211	38,983
SC	21,444	16,918	16,891
ST	5,608	4,111	4,055
PwD	1,085	832	826
Total	265,849	206,719	207,603

CAT-2022 (2023-25 Batch)

Category	PGP	PGP-ABM	PGP-SM
General	127,812	100,677	99,617
EWS	8,953	8,106	7,880
NC-OBC	32,151	27,958	27,348
SC	15,300	12,455	12,246
ST	4,092	3,122	3,013
PwD	825	622	615
Total	189,133	152,940	150,719

Observations:

• The total number of candidates expressing interest has increased significantly from 189,133 in CAT-2022 to 265,849 in CAT-2023.
• The rise is consistent across all categories and programs, reflecting a growing interest in IIM Lucknow’s management programs.

Stage 1a Qualification Statistics

CAT-2023 (2024-26 Batch)

Category	MBA	MBA-ABM	MBA-SM
General	6,847	7,238	1,510
EWS	733	944	116
NC-OBC	1,914	2,324	455
SC	2,136	1,696	266
ST	595	433	45
PwD	236	189	24
Total	12,461	12,824	2,416

CAT-2022 (2023-25 Batch)

Category	PGP	PGP-ABM	PGP-SM
General	9,987	10,562	1,632
EWS	545	677	74
NC-OBC	1,549	1,886	297
SC	1,755	1,352	188
ST	496	363	30
PwD	168	118	31
Total	9,987	10,562	1,632

Observations:

• The number of candidates qualifying in Stage 1a has shown a slight decrease from 9,987 in CAT-2022 to 12,461 in CAT-2023.
• Despite the decrease, the competition remains fierce, with a notable number of candidates still vying for a spot.

Stage 1b Composite Scores and Shortlisting

CAT-2023 (2024-26 Batch)

Category	MBA	MBA-ABM	MBA-SM
General	Min: 48.81	Min: 43.45	Min: 35.92, Max: 72.37, Shortlisted: 1,268
EWS	Min: 35.44	Min: 31.59	Min: 17.50, Max: 64.93, Shortlisted: 312
NC-OBC	Min: 34.28	Min: 30.94	Min: 17.85, Max: 60.63, Shortlisted: 910
SC	Min: 27.15	Min: 21.95	Min: 10.46, Max: 59.68, Shortlisted: 792
ST	Min: 19.41	Min: 13.81	Min: 11.66, Max: 61.68, Shortlisted: 396
PwD	Min: 11.21	Min: 9.05	Min: 15.73, Max: 62.56, Shortlisted: 187

CAT-2022 (2023-25 Batch)

Category	PGP	PGP-ABM	PGP-SM
General	Min: 48.97	Min: 44.54	Min: 35.11, Max: 72.09, Shortlisted: 730
EWS	Min: 33.34	Min: 29.93	Min: 21.59, Max: 68.02, Shortlisted: 74
NC-OBC	Min: 32.95	Min: 29.44	Min: 19.00, Max: 55.61, Shortlisted: 297
SC	Min: 26.23	Min: 20.51	Min: 12.38, Max: 45.48, Shortlisted: 188
ST	Min: 17.73	Min: 9.45	Min: 12.56, Max: 51.14, Shortlisted: 30
PwD	Min: 14.03	Min: 11.11	Min: 18.11, Max: 50.89, Shortlisted: 25

Observations:

• The minimum composite scores for shortlisting in CAT-2023 are slightly lower than in CAT-2022 across all categories, suggesting a marginally less stringent shortlisting criteria.
• The maximum composite scores and the number of candidates shortlisted vary, emphasizing the competitive nature of the selection process.

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Conclusion:

The comparative analysis of CAT-2023 and CAT-2022 data provides valuable insights into the evolving landscape of admissions at IIM Lucknow. While the number of candidates expressing interest has seen a significant uptick, the competition remains intense, and the institute continues to maintain high standards for shortlisting candidates. As aspiring business leaders gear up for the WAT-PI rounds, the journey to secure a coveted spot in IIM Lucknow’s MBA programs promises to be both challenging and rewarding.

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