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.

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:-

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.