Indian Institute of Management Lucknow has officially released its summer placement report for the 2025-27 batch, showcasing remarkable outcomes despite global economic slowdowns and market uncertainties. The impressive performance by students from the 41st Post Graduate Program and the 22nd Agribusiness Management batch demonstrates that top-tier talent remains in high demand across industries, securing lucrative internship offers from leading global corporations.
Stipend Benchmarks and Financial Growth
The latest recruitment season surpassed numerous historical benchmarks at the institution, registering a substantial 16.5 percent increase in the average monthly stipend alongside a 14.5 percent growth in the median stipend figure. Legacy recruiters such as McKinsey, BCG, Bain, and Goldman Sachs reinforced their long-standing trust in the institute by returning for campus hiring. Concurrently, dozens of new international firms participated in the recruitment drive for the very first time, extending substantial offers to the student pool.
Domain-Wise Breakdown of Internship Offers
A detailed sectoral analysis reveals that the consulting domain once again dominated the recruitment landscape, commanding the single largest share at 25 percent of all total offers. Prominent firms like Bain & Company, McKinsey, BCG, and Kearney spearheaded this segment. Meanwhile, information technology and analytics accounted for 19 percent of the placements, driven by the expanding footprint of digital technology and data systems. Finance and sales-marketing sectors secured 18 percent each, while operations and general management rounded out the figures with a 15 percent share.
New Recruiters and Student Demographics
The campus welcomed a diverse array of first-time recruiters this year, significantly expanding the corporate partnership network. Notable new international brands joining the drive included DE Shaw, Crisil, Nestle, Morgan Stanley IB, Salesforce, Mondelez International, Eternal, and Galderma. The total batch strength comprised 572 students, featuring 30 percent female candidates and 70 percent male candidates. Furthermore, over 60 percent of the cohort possessed prior corporate work experience ranging between one and three years, giving experienced profiles a distinct edge in high-paying technical and consulting roles.
