IIM Lucknow PI typically lasts 20-30 minutes with 2-3 panelists (mix of professors and alumni), conducted at 5-star hotels like Taj Bengal Kolkata during March admission cycles. Panels have balanced male-female composition depending on the slot and IIM L's faculty availability. The OP of this thread faced 2 panelists and was asked 10-12 questions over 20-25 minutes.
IIM Lucknow at Rs 22L fees and Rs 32.3 LPA average runs 4-5 day interview marathons across multiple cities (Kolkata, Delhi, Mumbai, Bangalore, Chennai) in March. Candidates per panel per day: 8-10, meaning each interview is 25 minutes including buffer time.
Early morning slots (8-10 AM) are fresh and thorough; afternoon slots (2-6 PM) can be rushed due to panel fatigue. Document requirements: PI invite letter, application form, government ID (Aadhaar, passport), mark sheets (if requested). Some candidates have reported 40-minute interviews if they're early in a morning slot; others have 15-minute rushed interviews late in the day.
For the IIM L Kolkata venue at Taj Bengal, panels are set up in conference rooms with comfortable seating. Flight connections and travel time to the venue matter; book accommodation near Taj Bengal, arrive 45 minutes early, dress formally in dark business attire (grey or navy suit), maintain eye contact during the panel, and be prepared to leave immediately if the panel wraps early. Check your eligibility at collvera.