Indian Institute of Management Lucknow is calling applications for the newly launched blended MBA (bMBA) program, designed specifically for working professionals and entrepreneurs aiming to accelerate their career growth.
Interested candidates are encouraged to apply early and ensure they meet all the eligibility requirements. For more information and application submission, applicants can visit office website: https://www.iiml.ac.in/programmes/bmba
The “blended” format of the program will combine online and in-person modules, offering participants the flexibility to learn remotely while benefiting from immersive campus interactions that enrich their learning experience.
Eligibility criteria and Admission Process
Reflecting IIM Lucknow’s commitment to nurturing leaders who can navigate complexity with agility and foresight, the program is designed for ambitious professionals and entrepreneurs seeking to enhance their leadership and managerial capabilities. The eligibility requirements include:
- Minimum of three years of full-time work experience after graduation
- Minimum of 15 years of formal education (10 + 2 + 3 or 4 system)
- Minimum 50% aggregate marks or equivalent CGPA
- Valid CAT/ GRE/ GMAT/ GMAT score (valid for last 5 years)
Additionally, candidates with any one of the following qualifications are also eligible to apply for the program:
- Chartered Accountant (CA) from ICAI
- Company Secretary (CS) from ICSI
- Cost and Management Accountant (ICWA/CMA) from ICAI
- Foreign degree equivalents must be recognised by AIU (Association of Indian Universities)
Candidate shortlisting will be done by the Institute based on their academic profile, test scores, and work experience. This will be followed by an online interview of the shortlisted candidates for final selection.
- Application close date: 18thAugust 2025
- Online Interviews: Last week of August to 3rdWeek of September 2025
- Program starts:25th September 2025
Why choose IIM Lucknow’s bMBA program?
With the credo “Lead Smarter: Anytime, Anywhere through flexible, future-ready learning,” the key features of this program include:
- Modular and integrated structure, designed to balance academic rigor with professional commitments
- Application-oriented learning, ensuring direct workplace relevance
- Training in emerging tools, technologies, and managerial frameworks
- Focus on developing ethical, responsible leaders in the Indian and global context
- Ability to learn continuously, a crucial trait for long-term leadership success
To ensure best learning experience, participants of the program will benefit from the virtual live sessions, combined with the immersive experience of in-person interactions at IIM Lucknow’s fully equipped campus. State-of-the-art lecture halls and digital platforms will enable a seamless and interactive learning environment.
Case-based teaching, hands-on exercises on various software, project work, and group discussions will encourage both knowledge acquisition and development of practical skills in communication, collaboration, and problem-solving, will also be a part of bMBA program’s learning experience.
