IIM Lucknow Begins EFPM Admission 2026; Apply till January 20 @iiml.ac.in

Content Writer | Updated On - Nov 27, 2025

IIM Lucknow has started EFPM Admission 2026, and candidates can apply for the programme until January 20, 2026.

IIM Lucknow has invited applications for its Executive Fellow Programme in Management (EFPM) 2026, and the last date to apply is January 20, 2026. The programme is meant for working professionals who want to pursue doctoral-level research without leaving their jobs.

Applicants must fulfil the required academic qualifications, work experience, and valid exam scores before completing the online form. The institute will announce the entrance exam and interview dates soon.

EFPM Admission 2026 Schedule Dates

Event	Dates
Last date to apply	January 20, 2026
Entrance Exam	To be updated
Shortlist announcement	To be updated
Personal Interviews	To be updated
Final selection result	To be updated
Acceptance deadline	To be updated
Program start	April 2026

*Tentative dates as given by IIM Lucknow.

Applicants for IIM Lucknow’s EFPM 2026 must meet the academic requirements set for their category, which include minimum marks in Class X, Class XII, graduation, and post-graduation. Professional degrees such as CA, ICWA, and CS are also accepted when paired with the required scores.

Candidates should have at least seven years of full-time work experience and must be under 55 years of age as of March 31, 2026. They are also required to hold a valid score in CAT, GATE, GMAT/GMAT Focus Edition, GRE, JRF/SRF, or appear for the EFPM Entrance Exam conducted by IIM Lucknow.

A candidate may receive first-year exemption if they have completed a two-year MBA/PGDM with at least 60% or 6.0 CGPA, and the degree is from:

an institute ranked in the top 15 of NIRF Management, or
an institute accredited by AMBA, AACSB, or EQUIS.

The final decision on exemption is taken by the interview panel. Candidates must fill out the application form and attach documents supporting eligibility. Each applicant can choose two academic areas in a single form.

Applications are shortlisted by area-level committees. Shortlisted candidates will be called for a personal interview, conducted at either Lucknow or Noida campus. The final selection is based on the interview performance, academic record, and professional background.