IIM Lucknow Summer Placements 2025 Highest Stipend: The summer placement season at the Indian Institute of Management (IIM) Lucknow serves as a critical benchmark for the employability of its postgraduate students, bridging academic rigor with real-world industry demands in a competitive job market. For the 41st batch of the Post Graduate Programme (PGP) and the 22nd batch of Agribusiness Management (ABM), these placements underscore the institute’s strong corporate ties and curriculum relevance, attracting top recruiters across sectors and affirming IIML’s status among India’s premier B-schools. Involving over 500 students, the process highlights the interplay between aspiring leaders and global firms, shaping career trajectories in consulting, finance, and beyond.
The drive concluded with a record highest domestic stipend of Rs 3.95 lakh per month and an international high of Rs 2.5 lakh, alongside an average of Rs 1.67 lakh and median of Rs 1.72 lakh. The top 50 percent averaged Rs 2.18 lakh, with full batch placement across diverse domains and new entrants like Adani Group offering tuition waivers.
Record-Breaking Offers: Stipend Insights and Domain Breakdown
IIM Lucknow’s summer placements for 2025 wrapped up with impressive figures, reflecting robust demand for the PGP and ABM cohorts. The highest domestic stipend reached Rs 3.95 lakh per month, surpassing previous records and signaling premium valuations for top performers, while the international peak stood at Rs 2.5 lakh. Overall, the average monthly stipend hit Rs 1.67 lakh, with a median of Rs 1.72 lakh, and the top 50 percent of the batch securing Rs 2.18 lakh on average, indicating consistent upward trends in compensation.
Offers spanned key domains including consulting, finance, marketing, product management, operations, retail, and e-commerce, ensuring versatile exposure for interns. Recruiters like McKinsey & Company, Boston Consulting Group (BCG), Bain & Company, Accenture, Hindustan Unilever Limited (HUL), Goldman Sachs, Amazon, Google, and Procter & Gamble (P&G) dominated the list. First-time participants such as Barclays, DE Shaw, Morgan Stanley, Mondelez, Nestle, and Wells Fargo added fresh dynamics, while the Adani Group made a notable entry by offering selected interns tuition waivers alongside competitive stipends. The institute noted that this success “reflects IIM Lucknow’s strong industry linkages and commitment to preparing students for impactful leadership roles across sectors.”
Placement Pipeline: From Campus Drives to Internship Selections
The summer placement process at IIM Lucknow unfolds through a structured, student-led approach, commencing with company registrations in early 2025 and culminating in offer rollouts by April. Eligible students from PGP and ABM batches, having completed core courses and electives, participate in pre-placement talks where firms outline roles and expectations, followed by aptitude tests, group discussions, and personal interviews tailored to domain preferences.
The Placement Committee coordinates slot allocations, ensuring equitable opportunities, with 100 percent participation achieved through robust corporate outreach. Selected interns gain hands-on experience, often leading to pre-placement offers for full-time roles post-graduation.
Horizon of Excellence: Trends and IIML’s Forward Momentum
These placements signal a positive trajectory for IIM Lucknow, with rising stipends and recruiter diversity pointing to enhanced global employability. As the institute eyes international expansions, future drives may incorporate more cross-border firms, building on this year’s momentum.
IIM Lucknow’s summer placements 2025 exemplify academic-industry synergy, propelling students toward leadership legacies. For ongoing insights and reports, visit iiml.ac.in or presswire.
