IIM Lucknow summer placement 2025 records domestic stipend of Rs 3.95 lakh per month: Why this matters for future managers
IIM Lucknow summer placement 2025: The Indian Institute of Management Lucknow (IIM Lucknow) has announced a significant rise in summer placement stipends for its 2025-27 batch. The highest domestic stipend recorded during this year’s placement season reached Rs 3.95 lakh per month, while the highest international stipend stood at Rs 2.5 lakh per month. This marks a considerable increase compared to previous years.The average stipend for the summer placements has also grown to Rs 1.67 lakh per month from Rs 1.43 lakh last year. Additionally, the median stipend reached Rs 1.72 lakh per month, up from Rs 1.5 lakh in the prior cycle. These figures reflect a steady upward trend in remuneration offered to IIM Lucknow’s students during their internships.Summer placements see rise in average and median stipendsIIM Lucknow’s summer placement drive attracted more than 580 offers for its 41st batch of Post Graduate Programme (PGP) students and the 22nd batch of Post Graduate Programme in Agribusiness Management (PGP-ABM) students. The top 50% of the batch secured an average stipend of Rs 2.18 lakh per month, demonstrating strong outcomes for a significant portion of the cohort.The batch comprises 187 freshers and 345 students with prior work experience across various sectors. This mix likely contributed to the varied stipend range, reflecting the value recruiters place on both experience and fresh talent.Diverse recruiters participate in placement seasonThe summer placements saw continued involvement from several major recruiters. Established firms such as Accenture, Aditya Birla Group, Adobe, Alvarez & Marsal, American Express, Amazon, Bain & Company, Boston Consulting Group (BCG), Citi Group, Deloitte, Deutsche Bank, EY Parthenon, Goldman Sachs, Google, Hindustan Unilever Limited (HUL), ITC, J.P. Morgan Chase, KPMG, Mastercard, McKinsey & Company, Procter & Gamble (P&G), and Salesforce featured prominently.In addition to these, several first-time recruiters participated, including Barclays (RSG), CRISIL, D.E. Shaw, Edelweiss, HSBC (IB), Morgan Stanley (IB), Mondelez, Nestle, and Wells Fargo. This broadened the scope of opportunities available to students, offering exposure to a wider range of industries and roles.Adani group offers unique benefitsA notable addition to this year’s placement season was the participation of the Adani Group. Selected interns from Adani were offered a tuition waiver alongside competitive stipends. This incentive marks a departure from conventional placement offers and may indicate evolving trends in how companies attract top talent.Implications for future managersThe rising stipends reflect an increased demand for skilled management graduates across sectors such as consulting, finance, marketing, product management, operations, retail, and e-commerce. The diversity of recruiters and the variety of offers highlight the expanding opportunities available to students.These figures also underscore the importance of IIM Lucknow’s industry engagement and its role in preparing students for impactful careers. The strong stipend growth indicates that firms are willing to invest heavily in future managers, recognising their potential to drive organisational success.IIM Lucknow 2025 summer placement: Key stipend figures
This year’s summer placement season marks a notable milestone for IIM Lucknow, with rising stipends and a broad range of recruiters reflecting growing confidence in the talent pool.
