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IIM Lucknow Summer Placements Hit Record High with 16.5 Percent Jump in Average Stipend
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News18•17-10-2026, 15:20
IIM Lucknow Summer Placements Hit Record High with 16.5 Percent Jump in Average Stipend
- •IIM Lucknow released its summer placement report for the 2025-27 batch, recording strong growth despite global economic uncertainties.
- •The highest monthly stipend reached Rs 3.95 lakh, while the average stipend rose by 16.5% to Rs 1.67 lakh per month.
- •The consulting sector led with 25% of the total offers, followed by IT and Analytics at 19%, and Finance and Sales-Marketing at 18% each.
- •Prominent new recruiters including DE Shaw, Morgan Stanley IB, and Salesforce participated alongside legacy firms like McKinsey and BCG.
- •The batch of 572 students featured over 60% with prior corporate experience ranging from 1 to 3 years.
Key Questions Answered
During the summer placement season for the 2025-27 batch, the highest stipend reached up to Rs 3.95 lakh per month.
The consulting sector reigned supreme, securing the largest share of total offers at 25% with major companies like Bain & Company, McKinsey, BCG, and Kearney participating.
More than 60% of the students in the batch already possessed 1 to 3 years of corporate experience, which was heavily prioritized by tech and consulting companies.
