IIM Lucknow EFPM : Fees 2025, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

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Course Description

IIM Lucknow EFPM is offered as 5 Years Part Time program. The minimum eligibility criteria for EFPM is Graduation with 65%. The total fees for IIM Lucknow EFPM in 2025 is ₹ 7.5 Lakhs for the complete course duration. Earlier, the fees in 2024 - 2025 for EFPM was ₹ 7.5 Lakhs.

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According to Financial Times Rankings 2025 for Management, IIM Lucknow ranks 71 out of 100 in India. Earlier, the institute ranked 85 out of 100 institutes in India.

IIM Lucknow EFPM Fees 2025

Fees (2025 - 2026) Total Fees
Total Fees (2025 - 2026) ₹7.5 Lakhs

* Fees is refundable

IIM Lucknow EFPM Previous Fees

Fees Total Fees
Total Fees ₹7.5 Lakhs

* Fees is refundable

IIM Lucknow EFPM Admission 2025

The minimum eligibility for admission to EFPM at IIM Lucknow is Graduation with 65%.

IIM Lucknow Ranking 2025

IIM Lucknow ranking 2025 has been released. You can check the agency-wise engineering ranking for IIM Lucknow in the table below.

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#71 out of 100 (2025)
#85 out of 100 (2024)
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#4 out of 25 (2025)
#4 out of 25 (2024)
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#4 out of 100 (2025)
#6 out of 46 (2024)
#1st Uttar Pradesh
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#201-250 out of 251 (2025)
#151 out of 315 (2024)
Collegedunia.com
#6 out of 371 (2025)
#1st Uttar Pradesh
#7 out of 608 (2023)
#1st Uttar Pradesh
Collegedunia.com
#2 out of 275 (2024)
#1st Uttar Pradesh
#4 out of 272 (2023)
#1st Uttar Pradesh
Collegedunia.com
#7 out of 125 (2024)
#1st Uttar Pradesh
#6 out of 125 (2023)
#1st Uttar Pradesh
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#3 out of 150 (2019)
#1st Uttar Pradesh
Collegedunia.com
#8 out of 50 (2019)
#2nd Uttar Pradesh

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Eligibility Criteria

Minimum eligibility criteria for applying to EFPM in the Academic Year: 2025- 26 are as below:

Educational qualification (10+2+3 or 4 years of formal education)

a. For General/OBC category:

  • Secondary (Class X) and Senior Secondary (Class XII) with minimum 55% marks;
  • Graduation (non-engineering) with minimum 50% marks or equivalent CGPA and Post-graduation* with minimum 55% marks or equivalent CGPA,
  • OR Graduation (engineering) with minimum 65% marks or equivalent CGPA.

b. For SC/ST category:

(Note: (*Post Graduation with duration of less than two years are not eligible)

  • Secondary (Class X) and Senior Secondary (Class XII) with minimum 50% marks;
  • Graduation (non-engineering) with minimum 45% marks or equivalent CGPA and Post-graduation* with minimum 50% marks or equivalent CGPA,
  • OR Graduation (engineering) with minimum 60% marks or equivalent CGPA.

In case of the candidate being awarded grades/CGPA instead of marks, the equivalence would be based on the conversion formula provided by the institution/university from where they have obtained the bachelor's/Master's degree. In case the institution/university does not have any conversion formula for converting the CGPA into equivalent marks, the equivalence would be established by IIML by dividing the obtained CGPA by the maximum possible CGPA and multiplying the resultant by 100.

Course Details

IIM Lucknow EFPM offers doctoral programs and primarily aims at preparing students for careers in management research, teaching and consulting. The duration of this course is a minimum 5 years in which 2 years extra could be allotted only after the approval from TAC. Students with valid CAT, GATE, GRE, GMAT, JRF (Qualified) PGPWE Entrance Scores are eligible to apply for EFPM at IIM Lucknow.

Course Name Executive Fellow Programme in Management 
Fee INR 7,50,000
INR 5,00,000 (For students entering directly in second year)
Duration 5 Years + 2 Years (with approval from Thesis Advisory Committee;TAC)
Selection Criteria
  • Secondary (Class X) and Senior Secondary (Class XI) with minimum 55% marks; (50% for SC/ST);
  • Graduation (non-engineering) with minimum 50% marks, (45% for SC/ST) or equivalent CGPA and Post-graduation with minimum 55% marks or equivalent CGPA; (50% for SC/ST), OR
  • Graduation (engineering) with minimum 65% marks;(60% for SC/ST) or equivalent CGPA.
  • MBA/PGDM/PGPM with A 4-year degree programs or another PG degree
  • Currently employed in a full-time job with a minimum of 7 years of work experience as on 31st March 2025;
  • Less than 55 years of age as on 31st March 2025
Admission Criteria CAT / GATE / GRE / GMAT/ JRF(Qualified) / PGPWE Entrance + Personal Interview + Academic + Professional Profile.
Scholarships Offered Need-Based, Merit-Based
 

IIM Lucknow EFPM Areas of Specializations 

The selection process allows students to choose among the following areas of specialization of which candidate may choose two academic areas of interests:- 

  • Agribusiness Management
  • Business Environment (Economics)
  • Business Sustainability
  • Business Communication
  • Decision Sciences (Statistics, Operations Research)
  • Finance and Accounting
  • Human Resource Management
  • Information Technology and Systems
  • Marketing Management
  • Operations Management
  • Strategic Management

IIM Lucknow EFPM Admission Schedule

Here is the list of tentative dates for the respective events mentioned in regards to IIM Lucknow EFPM 2025:-

Event  Date (Tentative)
Last date of submission of completed application  November 20, 2024
Entrance Exam December 17, 2024
Announcement of Shortlisted Candidates January 31, 2025
Personal Interviews February 20 - 23, 2025
Announcement of Selected Candidates March 5, 2025
Last Date of Acceptance and Submission of Acceptance Fee March 20, 2025
Induction and commencement of Program April 2025

IIM Lucknow EFPM Mandatory Course Work 

For students enrolling in IIM Lucknow EFPM, there is a mandatory course work during first and second year as mentioned further:- 

First Year 

An EFPM student has to perform a first year course work with the Post Graduate Programme for Working Executives (PGPWE). All these courses are compulsory courses. The PGPWE classes are held on alternative weekends at NOIDA Campus of IIM Lucknow.

Second Year 

An EFPM student has to do specialized elective and compulsory courses in second year. In order to do these courses, an EFPM student has to make three visits of 21 days' duration each to Lucknow/Noida Campus during the second year. 

Post completion of the mandatory course work, students shall be eligible for a Comprehensive Examination before presenting the final Thesis Report.

 

IIM Lucknow EFPM FAQs

Ques. Can International students enroll in the EFPM programme, offered by IIM Lucknow?

Ans. Yes, International students can enroll themselves in the EFPM programme. The eligibility and selection criteria will be exactly similar to that of domestic students.

Ques. Do EFPM students get scholarships at IIM Lucknow?

Ans. The EFPM programme at IIM Lucknow is specifically designed for executives and teaching professionals. Hence, no scholarship schemes are available for the prospective candidates.

Ques. What if I am unable to complete IIM Lucknow EFPM in 5-year duration?

Ans. The total duration of the EFPM programme is 5 years (4 years in case of direct admission). However, if you are unable to complete it within the 5-year duration that it can be extended upto a period of two years at the discretion of the committee. The duration cannot exceed more than a period of 7 years.

Ques. How to choose the EFPM research topic at IIM Lucknow?

Ans. After the completion of the course work, a Thesis Advisory Committee (TAC) is formed which helps the student to choose an appropriate topic for research. The topic should interest the student & a guide must be available in that specific area to help the scholar.

Ques. What is the validity of the accepted entrance exams for IIM Lucknow EFPM programme?

Ans. The validity of scores of the entrance examinations as suggested by IIM Lucknow has to be as follows-

  • CAT- Scores of test taken 2022 onwards
  • GATE- Valid scores of test taken in the year 2024 onwards
  • GMAT- Must be taken as on the last date of applying
  • GRE- Must be valid till the last date of application 
  • JRF (Qualified)
  • PGPWE entrance exam conducted in the same admission year at IIM Lucknow/Noida Campus
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IIM Lucknow Executive Fellow Programme in Management Ranking

IIM Lucknow Management ranking by Financial Times is 71 out of 100 in International in 2025 and it was ranked 85 out of 100 in International in 2024. IIM Lucknow Management ranking by Outlook is 4 out of 25 in India in 2025 and it was ranked 4 out of 25 in India in 2024. IIM Lucknow Management ranking by IIRF is 4 out of 100 in India in 2025 and it was ranked 6 out of 46 in India in 2024

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