IIM Lucknow and ISB Hyderabad are a college and a Private Institute (Autonomous) respectively located in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh and Hyderabad, Telangana. IIM Lucknow holds a NIRF rank of #4. Fees at IIM Lucknow range from ₹6.0L to ₹26.3L per year, compared to ₹13.9L–₹41.6L at ISB Hyderabad. IIM Lucknow offers 5 programs across multiple streams and ISB Hyderabad offers 5 programs. This page provides a detailed side-by-side comparison of fees, placements, cutoffs, rankings, infrastructure, and admission processes to help you make an informed decision.
IIM Lucknow edges out ISB Hyderabad by 3 points on our 8-dimension scoring model, with advantages in NIRF ranked #4, more affordable (₹10.6L/yr vs ₹30.6L/yr), 128+ recruiters vs 17+. IIML - Indian Institute of Management and ISB Hyderabad Indian School of Business are a institution and a private institute (autonomous) institution in Management, based in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh and Hyderabad, Telangana respectively. Here is a detailed breakdown of how they compare across the parameters that matter most to students.
IIM Lucknow holds a NIRF rank of #4. ISB Hyderabad is not currently ranked in NIRF. In terms of tiering, IIM Lucknow is Tier 1 and ISB Hyderabad is Tier 1.
Neither college has published placement statistics. 128+ companies recruit from IIM Lucknow, 17+ from ISB Hyderabad.
IIM Lucknow is more affordable at ₹10.6L/yr vs ₹30.6L/yr, a difference of ~188%.
IIM Lucknow: 9 facilities, ISB Hyderabad: 9. Programmes: IIM Lucknow offers 5, ISB Hyderabad offers 5.
Choose IIM Lucknow if: ranking (NIRF #4), placement outcomes and brand recognition matter most.
IIM Lucknow has a measurable edge, but the gap is tight. Your specific course, location, or budget could tip the balance.
This is a data-driven auto-analysis. A detailed editorial verdict is being prepared.
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IIM Lucknow vs ISB Hyderabad — average package, highest package, and annual fees.
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