- Institute to roll out BS (AI & Business Analytics), Tech MBA and integrated degree
Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan inaugurated IIM Lucknow’s new programmes on Artificial Intelligence during the Bharat Bodhan AI Conclave 2026. The initiative integrates AI research, consultancy and management education aimed at developing future-ready professionals in the domain.
Speaking at the launch event, Pradhan said, “We aim to make India a global leader in ethical AI. I commend business schools for leading the integration of AI into management education, innovation, and real-world societal applications. It will prepare students for an AI-driven future while ensuring technology serves human values and national development. With one of the world’s largest young workforces, India has a unique opportunity to build indigenous AI models and solutions for the world. Aspirational India must leverage Artificial Intelligence not only for economic growth but also for inclusive and socially meaningful progress.”
The Minister added, “AI must improve outcomes across sectors such as education, healthcare, and public services through responsible adoption of best practices and innovation delivery models. By encouraging institutions and young innovators to develop indigenous solutions and promote technological consciousness, India can build AI systems that respond to national needs while contributing meaningfully to global innovation.”
Speaking about the initiative, MP Gupta, Director, IIM Lucknow, said that the new programmes on Artificial Intelligence at IIM Lucknow blend business acumen with technological depth through a thoughtfully designed modular course curriculum. He said the institute aims to bridge the gap between technology innovation and commercially viable business models, serving as a catalyst in developing AI capacity and shaping India’s journey towards Viksit Bharat@2047.
The programme integrates the institute’s expertise across management disciplines with AI and Business Analytics at its core. Three academic programmes will be launched successively by IIM Lucknow. The BS in Artificial Intelligence and Business Analytics, a four-year programme, will be launched in the academic year 2026–27 and is designed for higher secondary (10+2) graduates with a qualifying rank in JEE Advanced. The Tech MBA, a two-year programme, will be introduced in the academic year 2027–28. The Integrated BS + Tech MBA, a five-year pathway, will be available for students enrolled in the BS (AI & BA) programme, allowing them to complete both degrees in five years.
At the individual level, the programmes will equip students with skills to integrate AI into core business functions, cultivating digital leadership and an entrepreneurial mindset.
