IIM Lucknow EFPM 2027 Admission Open at iiml.ac.in; Check Last Date to Apply

The Indian Institute of Management Lucknow (IIM Lucknow) has opened applications for the Executive Fellow Programme in Management (EFPM) 2027 batch on its official website at iiml.ac.in. Working professionals and teaching faculty may submit the online form by December 31, 2026. The entrance test is scheduled for January or February 2027 at the Noida campus.

The EFPM is a part-time, non-residential doctoral programme. It is built for executives who want to earn research credentials without leaving their jobs. The programme typically runs for four to five years, with a maximum limit of seven years.

IIM Lucknow EFPM 2027 Important Dates

Who Is Eligible to Apply?

Candidates must meet academic, work experience, and age criteria. The age limit is 55 years as of March 31, 2027. A minimum of seven years of full-time work experience is mandatory on the same cut-off date.

Applicants need any one of the following academic qualifications:

• Graduation in a non-engineering stream with 50 percent marks plus a post-graduation with 55 percent marks.
• Engineering graduation with a minimum of 65 percent marks.
• Professional qualification such as CA, CS, or ICWA, along with a B.Com degree.

SC and ST category candidates get a 5 percent relaxation on these marks. A valid CAT, GATE, GMAT, or GRE score is required. JRF or SRF holders and those clearing the IIM Lucknow entrance test are also eligible.

IIM Lucknow EFPM 2027 Fee Structure

The total programme fee for non-exempted candidates is Rs 7,50,000. Candidates eligible for a first-year exemption pay Rs 5,00,000 in total. The application fee is Rs 1,000 for general candidates and Rs 500 for SC and ST applicants.

Areas of Specialisation Offered

IIM Lucknow allows candidates to apply to a maximum of two areas in one application. The specialisations cover eleven major management domains.

• Agribusiness Management
• Economics and Business Environment
• Business Sustainability
• Business Communication
• Decision Sciences
• Finance and Accounting
• Human Resource Management
• Information Technology and Systems
• Marketing Management
• Operations and Supply Chain Management
• Strategic Management

How to Apply for IIM Lucknow EFPM 2027?

Candidates must apply online through the official IIM Lucknow website. The institute advises using a computer or laptop to fill the form. Mobile devices are not recommended for the application process.

Applicants must upload educational certificates, work experience letters, salary slips, a valid test scorecard, and a recent passport-size photograph. The application fee is non-refundable and must be paid online.

Action Plan for Candidates

1. Visit the official EFPM portal at iiml.ac.in and read the brochure.
2. Check your eligibility on marks, work experience, and age.
3. Keep a valid CAT, GATE, GMAT, or GRE scorecard ready.
4. Arrange scanned copies of certificates, salary slips, and photograph.
5. Pay the application fee online and submit the form before December 31, 2026.