

Moti Lal Rastogi School of Management (MLRSM) PGDM Admission 2025 is open for students interested in the management program. Candidates with a bachelor's degree from a recognised university with a minimum of 50 per cent marks (45 per cent marks in case of SC/ST students) and with a valid score in one of the following entrance exams: CAT, XAT, GMAT, MAT, CMAT, ATMA or any state-level entrance examination. Along with a demand draft of INR 500, applicants are required to submit an application form.
The selection is done by shortlisting of the candidates on the basis of their marks in their entrance examination, then they take part in Group Discussion (GD) and Personal Interview (PI) rounds. The merit list is drawn with overall scores in the entrance examination, the GD, and the PI. Successful applicants have to pay their first-year programme fee within three working days upon offer; otherwise, cancellation of admission may follow. One can either apply by downloading the form on the official web page or face work at the office of admission in the institute.
The Moti Lal Rastogi School of Management Lucknow invites applications to the PGDM programme of 2025-27. Candidates should have a 3-year bachelor's degree with a minimum of 50%(45% for SC/ST candidates) from a recognised university. He/she must score a valid score on any of the recognised entrance exams: MAT, CAT, XAT, ATMA, CMAT, GMAT, or a State Level Entrance Examination.
The application commissioning process starts with the filing of the application form (accompanied by a demand draft of INR 500 drawn in favour of Moti Lal Rastogi School of Management, Lucknow), whether online or through the post. Shortlisted candidates are called to undergo the next level of examination, Group Discussions (GD) and Personal Interview (PI). The very last merit list is made by making a cumulative score of the entrance test, GD and PI performance. The list of selected candidates should be in a position to confirm their admission within three working days of the conviction of the offer, failure of which the admission may be terminated by depositing the first-year programme fee.
Event (XAT) | Date |
Registration Start Date | 10 July 2025 |
Registration Last Date | 5 December 2025 |
Date for the Admit Card | 20 December 2025 |
Exam Date | January 4 2026 |
For admission to the Post Graduate Diploma in Management (PGDM) at Moti Lal Rastogi School of Management (MLRSM), Lucknow, candidates must hold a bachelor’s degree of at least three years’ duration from a recognised university with a minimum of 50% marks for General category applicants and 45% for SC/ST category candidates. Final-year students who are confident of completing their graduation successfully are also eligible to apply, provided they submit proof of graduation within the stipulated time.
Applicants must have a valid score in any one of the accepted entrance examinations, including CAT, MAT, XAT, CMAT, ATMA, GMAT, or a State Level Entrance Examination. Candidates are required to submit a duly filled application form either online or by registered post, along with a copy of their graduation mark sheet for initial processing.
Upon receipt of the application, the Admission Cell schedules a counselling or personal interview date. On the assigned date, candidates must report with original mark sheets from high school onwards, Aadhaar card, PAN card, migration certificate, and the relevant entrance exam scorecard for verification. The final selection is based on the cumulative performance in graduation, the entrance test, and the personal interview.
Moti Lal Rastogi School of Management Lucknow is now inviting applications for its PGDM programme for the 2025–27 session, offered with specialisations in Banking, Insurance & Financial Services, Retail Management, Engineering Management, and Real Estate Management. Applicants must hold a bachelor’s degree of at least three years’ duration from a recognised Indian university with a minimum of 50% aggregate marks (45% for SC/ST candidates). Final-year graduation students who are confident of passing may also apply provisionally, provided they submit the required graduation mark sheet by the stipulated deadline.
Eligible candidates must have a valid score in CAT, MAT, XAT, ATMA, CMAT, GMAT, or any recognised State-Level Entrance Examination. The selection process includes submission of the application form (along with a demand draft of INR 500 in favour of “Moti Lal Rastogi School of Management, Lucknow”), followed by a Group Discussion (GD) and Personal Interview (PI). The Admission Cell will schedule counselling/PI dates upon receipt of applications, and candidates must appear with original mark sheets (from high school onwards), Aadhaar card, PAN card, migration certificate, and entrance test scorecard for verification.
Final admission is granted on a merit basis, taking into account graduation marks, performance in the entrance exam, GD, and PI. Selected candidates must deposit their first-year programme fee within three working days of receiving the admission offer to confirm their seat.
MLRSM hosts an online application form and also offers a printable PDF application form for its PGDM admissions. Interested candidates can access these by downloading the form via the “Download Application Form” link on the official Registration page, or by clicking the Online Application option from the website’s main menu.
Steps to Apply
Step 1. Visit the official website and navigate to the Admissions and, then click on the Registration section.
Step 2. Download and print the application form, or choose the Online Application link to fill out the form digitally.
Step 3. Fill in the application completely, with accurate personal, academic, and entrance exam details.
Step 4. Pay the application fee of INR 500 via Demand Draft (DD) made in favour of “Moti Lal Rastogi School of Management, Lucknow” required with submission if using the printed form.
Step 5. For the Offline: Send the printed form along with the DD and documents by registered post to the institute.
Step 6. For the Online: Complete the upload of scanned documents and payment as prompted.
Filled application form (online or printed format).
Demand Draft of INR 500 (for printed submissions) in favour of “Moti Lal Rastogi School of Management, Lucknow.”
Copy of graduation mark sheet (or proof of appearing if final-year student).
Entrance exam score card (CAT / MAT / XAT / CMAT / ATMA / GMAT / State level).
Original documents such as Aadhaar Card, PAN Card, Migration Certificate, and academic mark sheets from High School onwards will be required at the time of interview for verification.

