The Indian Institute of Management Lucknow is a public business school in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh. The business school was established in the year of 1984 and offers post-graduate diplomas, doctoral programs, and executive programs in management. The IIM Lucknow is ranked 5th position in the management category in the NIRF rankings 2025. 

IIM Lucknow provides Fellow Program in Management for a duration of 4 and a half years. The institute offers a PhD program in management in various specializations, including Agri-Business Management, Business Sustainability, Communication, Decision Sciences (OR/ Stats), Business Environment (Economics), Finance & Accounting, Human Resource Management, Information Technology & Systems, Marketing Management, Operations Management, and Strategic Management. 

The doctoral students also receive a fellowship stipend for four and a half years. The individuals will receive a stipend of INR 35,000 per month for the first and second year. On qualifying the comprehensive exam, the individuals will receive a stipend of INR 40,000 per month for the third and fourth year.  The scholars will also receive contingency grants to support the individuals to attend International conference.  

Moreover, individuals can also earn their doctoral degree along with the ‘Dr’ title that too, in just three years through an online DBA program. The Doctor in Business Administration (DBA) is characterized by flexible classes along with in-depth domain knowledge, theoretical as well as practical, that will offer wider job opportunities.