IIM Lucknow Launches Blended MBA Programme for Working Professionals

The Indian Institute of Management Lucknow (IIM Lucknow) has introduced a new Blended Master of Business Administration (bMBA) programme aimed at working professionals and entrepreneurs. The two-year programme is designed to provide management education through a combination of online and on-campus learning, allowing participants to balance academic pursuits with professional commitments. Eligible candidates can register themselves on the official website at iiml.ac.in/programmes/bmba.

The bMBA is structured across six terms. The first year will include foundational core courses, while the second year will offer electives across domains such as Strategy, Finance, Marketing, IT Systems, Operations and Supply Chain Management, and Human Resources. These electives are aligned with IIM Lucknow’s flagship post-graduate programme. A Capstone project is also included in the curriculum to offer real-world application of the concepts taught.

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Important dates and application process

The program’s application period will begin on July 11, 2025, and end on August 18, 2025. The shortlisted candidates will have online interviews from September 1 through September 3, 2025. September 25, 2025, is the scheduled start date of the program.

According to its notice, the learning model includes virtual live sessions with periodic on-campus modules. These in-person sessions will be held at IIM Lucknow’s campus and will offer participants exposure to interactive lectures, software-based exercises, and group-based learning methods.

Who is eligible to apply?

Candidates must be at least 24 years old and have worked full-time for at least three years following graduation. It is necessary to have at least 15 years of formal education and a graduation grade of 50% (or an equal CGPA).

Professionals who hold degrees like Cost and Management Accountant (ICWA/CMA), Company Secretary (CS), Chartered Accountant (CA), or international degree equivalents approved by the Association of Indian Universities (AIU) are also eligible, in addition to graduates.

Academic performance, exam results, work experience, and a final online interview are all evaluated during the selection process.

Professionals who complete the bMBA program are expected to gain leadership skills, strategic thinking abilities, and digital fluency. In order to ensure applicability to modern corporate environments, it also emphasizes experiential learning using tools, technology, and useful business frameworks.