The IIM Lucknow Results 2026 for the PGP 2026–28 batch are expected to go live on May 5, 2026, on the official portal at iiml.ac.in. Candidates who appeared for the WAT-PI rounds in February–March 2026 can now check their final admission status, offer made, waitlisted, or not selected. Whether you are refreshing your dashboard every hour or mapping your backup options, this guide breaks down everything you need to know: merit list, official selection weightages and expected waitlist movement.
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IIM Lucknow Result 2026 – Important Dates
Once results are announced, missing even a single deadline can cost you your seat. Here is the complete timeline for the IIM Lucknow PGP 2026–28 admission cycle:
| Event | Date |
| WAT-PI Shortlist Released | January 10, 2026 |
| WAT-PI Rounds Conducted | February – March 2026 |
| IIM Lucknow Final Result 2026 | May 5, 2026 (expected) |
| Offer Acceptance Deadline | First / Second week of May 2026 (expected) |
| Waitlist Movement Begins | Post first round of acceptances, May 2026 |
| PGP 2026–28 Batch Joining | June 2026 (expected) |
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How to Check IIM Lucknow Result 2026?
IIM Lucknow does not release a public PDF merit list. Each candidate must log in individually to check their admission status. Follow these steps:
- Visit the official IIM Lucknow website: iiml.ac.in
- Navigate to Admissions → Student Login / Admission Status
- Log in using your CAT 2025 Registration Number and registered email/password
- Your status will be displayed: Offer Made, Waitlisted, or Not Selected
- If selected, an offer letter will appear on-screen and be sent to your registered email
- If waitlisted, your merit list position will be indicated on the dashboard
IIM Lucknow Merit List 2026: How Is It Prepared?
The IIM Lucknow merit list 2026 is built on a two-stage composite scoring system, the first for shortlisting candidates for WAT-PI, and the second for final admission offers.
Stage 1: Shortlisting Composite Score (WAT-PI Stage)
Candidates who clear the minimum CAT 2025 sectional and overall cutoffs are ranked on:
| Component | Weight (MBA) |
| Scaled CAT 2025 Score | 60% |
| Class 12th Marks (normalised) | 10% |
| Graduation Marks (normalised) | 10% |
| Work Experience | 10% |
| Academic Diversity (DFa) | 5% |
| Gender Diversity (DFb) | 5% |
| Total | 100 |
Stage 2: Final Selection Composite Score (Post WAT-PI)
After the WAT and PI rounds, the final merit list for admission offers is built on:
| Component | Weight (MBA & MBA-SM) |
| Personal Interview (PI) | 40% |
| Writing Ability Test (WAT) | 10% |
| CAT 2025 Score | 30% |
| Academic Performance (12th + Graduation) | 5% + 5% = 10% |
| Work Experience | 5% |
| Diversity Factor (Academic + Gender) | 5% |
| Total | 100 |
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Official CAT 2025 Cutoffs for IIM Lucknow Shortlisting
Candidates must meet both the sectional minimums AND the overall cutoff to qualify for WAT-PI.
IIM Lucknow MBA (PGP) Cutoffs
| Category | Min. VARC | Min. DILR | Min. QA | Min. Overall |
| General | 85 | 85 | 85 | 90 |
| EWS | 77 | 77 | 77 | 82 |
| NC-OBC | 77 | 77 | 77 | 82 |
| SC | 55 | 55 | 55 | 65 |
| ST | 50 | 50 | 50 | 60 |
| PwD | 50 | 50 | 50 | 60 |
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IIM Lucknow Waitlist Movement 2026
Receiving a waitlist at IIM Lucknow is not the end; it is a real opportunity. IIM Lucknow does not formally publish a numbered ‘waitlist.’ Instead, they release a merit list, and candidates are sequentially offered admission as seats open up. IIM Lucknow typically conducts 9 to 10 rounds of offer extensions per cycle, with movement continuing from May through early July.
What Waitlisted Candidates Should Do
- Log into iiml.ac.in every day without exception
- Keep your registered email inbox and spam folder monitored at all times
- Have the seat acceptance fee amount ready for immediate transfer. Offers come with a 5 to 7-day response window
- Keep all documents ready: 10th, 12th, graduation marksheets, category certificates, work experience letters
- Do not disengage until IIM Lucknow formally closes the admission process (typically early July)
- Act immediately when an offer arrives; do not request extensions or deferrals.
Also Check: IIM Kozhikode Results 2026 | IIM Calcutta Results 2026 | IIM Indore Results 2026
IIM Lucknow WAT-PI: What Was Evaluated?
The WAT and PI together account for 50% of the final selection score. Here is how each component worked in the 2026 admission cycle:
Written Ability Test (WAT) – 10% Weightage
The WAT is a 30-minute essay-writing exercise where candidates write approximately 300 words on a given topic. Topics are typically drawn from contemporary socio-economic, business, or policy themes. Evaluation focuses on clarity of thought, logical organisation, and written communication quality, not just language fluency.
Personal Interview (PI) – 40% Weightage
The PI lasts 20 to 25 minutes and is the most decisive component of the IIM Lucknow selection process. Panels cover academic background, work experience, current affairs, business awareness, and situational judgment. The minimum qualifying mark is 12 out of 40, failing this threshold means automatic disqualification from the merit list, regardless of scores elsewhere. For MBA-SM candidates, work experience context plays a greater role in the PI given the programme’s sustainability focus.
Conclusion
The IIM Lucknow Result 2026 is the culmination of a demanding journey, from CAT 2025 preparation through shortlisting, WAT-PI rounds, and the final wait. Whether you have received an offer, are on the merit list waiting for a seat, or are already thinking ahead to CAT 2026, act decisively and do not let paperwork or deadlines slip.
Post results, if you have converted IIM Lucknow, complete the acceptance formalities without delay. If you are still waiting, stay alert, the merit list moves across multiple rounds through June and early July. IIM Lucknow’s waitlist has historically been one of the more active ones among older IIMs. Your opportunity may still be coming.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q1. When will the IIM Lucknow Result 2026 be released?
A: Based on last year’s trend, the IIM Lucknow result for the PGP 2026-28 batch is expected around May 5, 2026. IIM Lucknow has not officially confirmed the exact 2026 result date. Candidates should regularly check iiml.ac.in and their registered email for any official announcement.
Q2. How to check the IIM Lucknow Result 2026?
A: Visit iiml.ac.in → Admissions → Student Login / Admission Status. Log in using your CAT 2025 Registration Number and registered email/password. Your admission status — Offer Made, Waitlisted, or Not Selected — will appear on the dashboard. An offer letter will also be sent to your registered email if selected.
Q3. What is the minimum PI score required for IIM Lucknow final merit list?
A: As per the official IIML Admission Policy, a candidate must score a minimum of 12 out of 40 marks in the Personal Interview. Candidates failing to meet this threshold will not be included in the final merit list, regardless of their CAT percentile or academic scores.
