IIM Lucknow BS Admission 2026 : AI & Business Analytics

The Indian Institute of Management (IIM) Lucknow has commenced the admission process for its Bachelor of Science (BS) in Artificial Intelligence and Business Analytics for the batch of 2026. This is a 4-year fully residential undergraduate programme to develop professionals who are equally at ease with advanced technology and managerial decision-making. The IIM Lucknow Undergraduate programme is built on decades of excellence in management education from IIM Lucknow and integrates it with a rigorous technical curriculum built around Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, and Data Analytics. Candidates will graduate with a skill set that is extremely high in demand across industries.

Established in 1984, IIM Lucknow is one of the six original Indian Institutes of Management and is consistently ranked among the top business schools in India. The institution has a rich history of creating leaders in corporate, entrepreneurial, and public policy circles globally. The B.Sc. in AI and Business Analytics is available at the fully residential campus of IIM Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh. Students enrolled in the programme will have access to IIM Lucknow's academic infrastructure, faculty expertise, industry connections, and the broader IIM alumni network, which has shaped the career outcomes of IIM graduates over generations.

To be eligible for admission to the IIM Lucknow BS in AI and Business Analytics 2026. The candidate must satisfy all three conditions stated below. 1. Indian Citizenship: Eligibility is restricted to Indian citizens only. 2. Academic Qualification: Should have passed Class XII (10+2) or Equivalent in 2025 or 2026 with Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics (PCM) as main subjects. 3. Entrance Examination: Should have passed JEE Advanced. No separate entrance exam is conducted by IIM Lucknow.

The Annual Fee for the BS in AI and Business Analytics programme is Rs. 5,00,000 (Rupees Five Lakhs only) p.a. The total fee payable is Rs. 20,00,000/- (Rupees Twenty Lakhs) for the entire programme of four years, subject to any revisions by the Institute. Fee waivers and scholarships based on merit may be considered for the JEE Advanced toppers. This is a limited offer, and IIM Lucknow has some eligibility conditions. If you are a candidate who is applying for a fee waiver. Apply early and directly contact the admission office during the admission process. 1. Annual fee: Rs. 5,00,000 per year 2. Total Programme Fee: Rs. 20,00,000 (4 years) 3. Fee waiver: Merit-Based, for top JEE Advanced ranker - limited availability 4. First-Term Fee: Payable at reporting on 17th August 2026 at IIM Lucknow campus

Tech-MBA Pathway: Students in the BS programme can choose an integrated dual degree option with the BS in AI and a Tech-MBA. This delivers full technical and business knowledge for leadership roles in AI-driven business, without the need for a separate postgraduate programme after the undergraduate degree. Internal Graduate Pathway: IIM Lucknow is working on BS plus 1-year MS or MBA programmes with tie-ups from leading global universities. This pathway will expose students to international and cross-cultural perspectives of AI applications and business strategy. The institute will communicate details of specific partner universities and the pathway.

Graduates with a BS in AI and Business Analytics are prepared to fill in-demand jobs in industries where AI and data-driven decision-making are core functions. The following careers are directly related to the programme curriculum: -Data Scientist / AI Engineer: Product companies, technology firms, analytics startups. -ML Engineer / LLM Engineer: Building and deploying large language models and AI pipelines. -Business Analyst / Strategy Analyst: BFSI, e-commerce, healthcare, FMCG, and consulting. -Product Manager (Technology): Roles requiring both engineering understanding and business acumen. -Management Consultant: Digital transformation, AI Strategy, and technology advisory. -Entrepreneur: Building AI-native startups with technical depth and business grounding. -Policy and Governance Roles: Government bodies focused on AI ethics, data governance, and digital public infrastructure.

- Application Opens: 4th June 2026 - Last Date to Apply: 3rd July 2026 (23:59 IST) - First List Announcement: 10th July 2026 - Second List Announcement: 23rd July 2026 - Third List Announcement: 3rd August 2026 - Reporting at IIM Lucknow: 17th August 2026 (9:00 IST) - Academic Session Begins: 18th August 2026

- Email: [email protected] - Phone: +91-522 669 6657 / 6682 / 6683 - Address: Prabandha Nagar, IIM Road, Lucknow - 226013, Uttar Pradesh, India. - Official Website: www.iiml.ac.in/bs-artificial-inteligence - Apply Online: www.iiml.ac.in/bsai-instructions