Established in 1984, The Indian Institute of Management, Lucknow, is the fourth in the prestigious IIM family of management schools in India. The establishment of IIMs was envisioned and initiated by the first Prime Minister of India, Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru. It offers courses accredited by AMBA, AACSB, & NIRF. IIM Lucknow is ranked #6 among Management schools in India by NIRF 2023 and also ranked #6 among Top B-Schools in the Government category by IIRF Ranking 2024.

The mission of IIM Lucknow is to improve management systems with regard to business, industry, and public services through the pursuit of excellence in management education, research, consultancy, and training. It aims to be a preeminent center of excellence, generating and imparting knowledge in management and providing socially conscious and globally relevant thought leadership.

IIML moulds its students into value-driven leaders, managers, and global players. It nurtures value-based young leaders who are capable of driving social and economic transformations towards an ethical, just, and sustainable society. It encourages and develops individuals with entrepreneurial spirit and actions capable of solving societal problems through innovative and sustainable business models. The faculty of IIML are teachers in the true sense of the word—people who impart knowledge that is continually updated. The institute undertakes a diverse range of academic activities aimed at the creation, dissemination, and application of management knowledge and practice. It is an ideal setup conducive to learning, accessibility, and excellence.