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MBA Colleges in Lucknow 2026-27
7 institutes, the exams they accept and NIRF 2025 ranks, checked against official sites.
Lucknow is one of the few Indian cities with an IIM inside city limits: IIM Lucknow at Prabandh Nagar is ranked 5th in the NIRF 2025 management list. Four Lucknow institutes appear in NIRF 2025 management rankings, including Jaipuria Institute of Management (67), Babasaheb Bhimrao Ambedkar University (79) and the University of Lucknow (100), alongside options such as IIIT Lucknow's CUET-based MBA (Digital Business) and private universities on Ayodhya Road. Aspirants can target CAT for IIM Lucknow, CAT/XAT/CMAT/MAT/GMAT for private PGDMs, and CUET-PG for AKTU-linked counselling (UPTAC) and IIIT Lucknow.
IIM Lucknow, Prabandh Nagar, IIM Road (in the city; about 21 km from Lucknow railway station and 31 km from the airport, per IIM Lucknow's campus page).
NIRF ranked MBA colleges in Lucknow
Indian Institute of Management Lucknow
NIRF 5Holds AMBA, AACSB and EQUIS accreditations; Lucknow campus spreads over 200 acres.
Official programme page ↗Jaipuria Institute of Management, Lucknow
NIRF 67AACSB- and NBA-accredited; in management education since 1995; entrance score carries 45% weight in final selection.
Official programme page ↗University of Lucknow (Faculty of Management Studies)
NIRF 100Faculty of Management Studies houses the Department of Management, Institute of Management Sciences and Institute of Tourism Studies; admissions run through the Samarth portal.
Official programme page ↗Indian Institute of Information Technology Lucknow
2026 admission notice set a minimum CUET 2026 score (paper COQP12) of 110 for Open/EWS/OBC-NCL, followed by an interview.
Official programme page ↗Babu Banarasi Das University (School of Management)
Two-year full-time MBA with dual specialisation across Finance, Marketing and HR.
Official programme page ↗NIRF 2025 Management (ranks 1-100 and band 101-125 checked): IIM Lucknow 5, Jaipuria Institute of Management Lucknow 67, Babasaheb Bhimrao Ambedkar University 79, University of Lucknow 100. No Lucknow entry in the 101-125 band.
MBA and PGDM colleges in Lucknow
7 institutes in and around Lucknow, with the exams each accepts and its NIRF 2025 management rank. Every name links to the official website.
| Institute | Type | Exams accepted | NIRF 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Indian Institute of Management LucknowPrabandh Nagar, IIM Road | IIM | CAT | 5 |
| Jaipuria Institute of Management, LucknowVineet Khand, Gomti Nagar | private PGDM | CAT, XAT, CMAT, MAT, GMAT | 67 |
| Babasaheb Bhimrao Ambedkar University (School for Management Studies) | central university department | See official site | 79 |
| University of Lucknow (Faculty of Management Studies)University main campus (PIN 226007) | state university department | See official site | 100 |
| Indian Institute of Information Technology LucknowChak Ganjaria, C.G. City | IIIT (Institute of National Importance) | CUET-PG | – |
| Babu Banarasi Das University (School of Management)BBD City, Ayodhya Road | private university | CAT, MAT, XAT, CMAT, GMAT, ATMA, CUET | – |
| Integral University | private university | IUET, CAT, MAT, UPSEE | – |
MBA colleges in Lucknow accepting CUET PG
The same Lucknow college often accepts several exams. Here is the city grouped by exam, so you can see what one score opens up.
Indian Institute of Management Lucknow, Jaipuria Institute of Management, Babu Banarasi Das University (School of Management), Integral University
Jaipuria Institute of Management, Babu Banarasi Das University (School of Management), Integral University
Jaipuria Institute of Management, Babu Banarasi Das University (School of Management)
Jaipuria Institute of Management, Babu Banarasi Das University (School of Management)
Jaipuria Institute of Management, Babu Banarasi Das University (School of Management)
Indian Institute of Information Technology Lucknow
State admission route in Lucknow
No separate state MBA CET. MBA seats in AKTU-affiliated colleges across UP are filled through UPTAC 2026 counselling, conducted by Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Technical University (AKTU), Lucknow; the UPTAC 2026 brochure uses CUET-PG 2026 scores for main-round merit.
MBA careers in Lucknow
What the local economy means for summer internships and final placements:
- Uttar Pradesh state capital: state government departments and administration
- Chikankari (GI-tagged embroidery) and Zari Zardozi crafts - Lucknow's ODOP products (odopup.in, accessed Oct 2026)
- Apparel and fashion supply linked to the chikankari cluster (odopup.in)
MBA coaching in Lucknow
National coaching brands with centres in Lucknow. We link to each brand's own centre page; phone numbers are shown only for listings the centre has verified with us.
| Coaching | Centres / locality | Official page |
|---|---|---|
| IMS | Hazratganj (Sapru Marg) | Visit ↗ |
| IMS | Aliganj | Visit ↗ |
| Career Launcher | Alambagh (LDA Colony, Kanpur Road) | Visit ↗ |
| Career Launcher | Kapoorthala, Aliganj | Visit ↗ |
| Career Launcher | Hazratganj | Visit ↗ |
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Working in Lucknow? The online MBA route
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MBA in Lucknow: questions students ask
How many Lucknow institutes are in the NIRF 2025 management rankings?
Four: IIM Lucknow (5), Jaipuria Institute of Management Lucknow (67), Babasaheb Bhimrao Ambedkar University (79) and the University of Lucknow (100).
Which exams does Jaipuria Lucknow accept for PGDM?
Jaipuria Lucknow's admissions page lists CAT, XAT, CMAT, MAT and GMAT; the entrance score carries 45% weight, with the rest from interview, case analysis, academics and other factors.
Can I get an MBA in Lucknow without CAT?
Yes. IIIT Lucknow's MBA (Digital Business) admits through CUET-PG plus interview, and MBA seats in AKTU-affiliated colleges are allotted through UPTAC counselling using CUET-PG 2026 scores.
Is IIM Lucknow's flagship MBA taught in Lucknow?
Yes. The two-year MBA (PGP) and MBA-ABM run at the Prabandh Nagar campus; programmes such as MBA-SM, MBA-WE and IPMX are run from the Noida campus.
Nearby and related
Sources
- nirfindia.org/Rankings/2025/ManagementRanking.html
- nirfindia.org/Rankings/2025/ManagementRanking150.html
- iiml.ac.in/
- iiml.ac.in/master-business-administration
- iiml.ac.in/campus/lucknow-campus
- jaipuria.ac.in/lucknow/
- jaipuria.ac.in/lucknow/admissions/
- jaipuria.ac.in/lucknow/contact-us/
- lkouniv.ac.in/
- lkouniv.ac.in/en/page/management-programs
- lkouniv.ac.in/en/page/faculty-of-management-studies
- lkounivadm.samarth.edu.in/
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