The IIM Lucknow MBA (PGP) program ranks among the top in India. It is ranked 5th in the NIRF 2025 management ranking. It is also ranked 5th in the IIRF MBA Ranking 2026, down from 4th in 2025. In the QS World University Rankings by Subject 2026, IIM Lucknow is ranked 75th for Business and Management Studies. It was 131st in 2025.
The IPMX program of IIM Lucknow is ranked 58th in the Financial Times Global MBA Ranking 2026. That is a rise of 13 places. In the Financial Times Masters in Management Ranking 2026, IIM Lucknow is ranked 72nd, down from 57th in 2025.
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IIM Lucknow Ranking Highlights
IIM Lucknow Ranking 2026 is out. IIML is ranked 5th in NIRF 2025 and 5th in IIRF 2026 for MBA. It is ranked 58th in the FT Global MBA list (IPMX) and 72nd in the FT Master's in Management list. In QS by Subject 2026, it is ranked 75th for Business and Management Studies. The table below gives an overview of the Indian Institute of Management Lucknow rankings:
| Ranking Body | Rank | Category | Year |
| NIRF | 5th | Management | 2025 |
| IIRF | 5th | MBA | 2026 |
| IIRF | 4th | MBA | 2025 |
| Financial Times | 58th | Global MBA (IPMX) | 2026 |
| Financial Times | 72nd | Master's in Management | 2026 |
| Financial Times | 57th | Master's in Management | 2025 |
| QS World University Rankings by Subject | 75th | Business and Management Studies | 2026 |
| QS World University Rankings by Subject | 131st | Business and Management Studies | 2025 |
| QS World University Rankings | 111-120 | Master's in Management | 2025 |
| NIRF | 7th | Management | 2024 |
| Financial Times | 85th | Global MBA (IPMX) | 2024 |
IIM Lucknow NIRF Ranking 2025
In the NIRF 2025 rankings, IIM Lucknow secured the #5 position in the MBA category. Previously, Indian Institute of Management Lucknow was ranked #6 in 2023 and #7 in 2024. This upward trend highlights IIM Lucknow’s strong academic excellence, impactful research, and robust industry connections, reinforcing its position as one of the leading B-schools in the country.
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IIM Lucknow Financial Times Ranking 2026
In 2026, the Financial Times ranked the IPMX program of IIM Lucknow 58th in its Global MBA list. This is a rise of 13 places. In the Master's in Management list, IIM Lucknow is ranked 72nd. It was 57th in 2025. That is a fall of 15 places. In 2024, the IPMX program was ranked 85th in the Global MBA list.
IIM Lucknow Ranking FAQs
What is IIM Lucknow's NIRF 2025 ranking?
IIM Lucknow has been ranked 5th in the MBA category under the NIRF Rankings 2025. This is an improvement from its earlier positions of #6 in 2023 and #7 in 2024.
How has IIM Lucknow performed in the Financial Times (FT) Rankings 2026?
In the FT Master's in Management Ranking 2026, IIM Lucknow is ranked 72nd. It was 57th in 2025. The IPMX program is ranked 58th in the FT Global MBA Ranking 2026. This is a rise of 13 places.
What is IIM Lucknow's rank in QS Rankings 2026?
In the QS World University Rankings by Subject 2026, IIM Lucknow is ranked 75th for Business and Management Studies. It was 131st in 2025.
What is IIM Lucknow's rank as per BusinessToday?
IIM Lucknow was ranked #4 in both 2022 and 2023 by BusinessToday. In 2024, IIML rose to #2. (Please check if there is a newer BusinessToday rank before you publish.)
Has IIM Lucknow shown improvement over the years?
The picture is mixed. IIM Lucknow moved up in NIRF, from #7 in 2024 to #5 in 2025. It also moved up in QS by Subject, from 131st to 75th, and in the FT Global MBA list for IPMX, which rose 13 places. It slipped in IIRF, from 4th in 2025 to 5th in 2026. It also fell in the FT Master's in Management list, from 57th to 72nd.
How do these rankings impact IIM Lucknow's reputation?
These rankings show academic excellence, strong industry connections, impactful research, and student outcomes. They support IIM Lucknow's reputation as one of India's most prestigious B-schools, with growing global recognition.
