IIM Lucknow (Noida Campus) EFPM : Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

Ans. The Executive Fellow Programme in Management (EFPM) at IIM Lucknow Noida Campus is a part-time doctoral programme designed for working executives with at least 7 years of professional experience. Unlike the full-time FPM, EFPM participants continue to work while pursuing research. The programme is equivalent to a PhD in Management and runs over 4 to 5 years based on the track selected.

Ans. The standard track EFPM fee totals INR 7,50,000, payable as an acceptance fee followed by annual installments over 5 years. The first-year exempt track totals INR 5,00,000 over 4 years. The application fee is INR 1,000 for general and OBC candidates and INR 500 for SC/ST candidates. All fees are non-refundable and payable as per the IIM Lucknow payment schedule.

Ans. Candidates must submit valid scores from CAT (within two preceding years), GMAT, GRE (valid through application deadline), GATE, or UGC-JRF. IIM Lucknow also conducts its own EFPM Entrance Exam at the Noida Campus for shortlisted applicants. The final admission decision weighs entrance exam performance, personal interview outcome, academic qualifications, and professional experience profile together.

Ans. The first-year exempt track is available to candidates who hold a two-year MBA or PGDM with a minimum CGPA of 6.0 on a 10-point scale from institutions in the top 15 of NIRF Management ranking, or from AMBA, AACSB, or EQUIS-accredited programmes. Such candidates complete EFPM in 4 years and pay a reduced fee of INR 5,00,000.

Ans. EFPM prepares working executives for careers in management research, teaching at business schools, and senior consulting roles. The IIM Lucknow doctoral credential is recognised by top business schools and consulting organisations. Many participants transition into faculty roles at IIMs and other management institutions, or take up research and advisory positions at think-tanks and policy organisations after completing the programme.