Course Duration
5 YearsTotal Fees
7.5 LakhsTotal Fees | ₹ 7.5 Lakhs |
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, GRE, GMAT, JRF (Qualified) PGPWE Entrance Scores are eligible to apply for EFPM at IIM Lucknow.
Course Name | Executive Fellow Programme in Management |
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Stipend | 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 |
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Admission Criteria | CAT / GATE / GRE / GMAT/ JRF(Qualified) / PGPWE Entrance + Personal Interview + Academic + Professional Profile. |
Scholarships Offered | Need-Based, Merit-Based |
Table of Content
The selection process allows students to choose among the following areas of specialization of which candidate may choose two academic areas of interests:-
Here is the list of tentative dates for the respective events mentioned in regards to IIM Lucknow EFPM 2024:-
Event | Date |
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Last date of submission of completed application | November 20, 2023 |
Entrance Exam | December 17, 2023 (Tentative) |
Announcement of Shortlisted Candidates | January 25, 2024 (Tentaive) |
Personal Interviews | February 20 - 23, 2024 (Tentative) |
Announcement of Selected Candidates | March 5, 2024 (Tentative) |
Last Date of Acceptance and Submission of Acceptance Fee | March 20, 2024 (Tentative) |
Induction and commencement of Program | April 2024 (Tentative) |
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.
Ques. Can International students enroll in the EFPM programme, offered by IIM Lucknow?
Ques. Do EFPM students get scholarships at IIM Lucknow?
Ques. What if I am unable to complete IIM Lucknow EFPM in 5-year duration?
Ques. How to choose the EFPM research topic at IIM Lucknow?
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-
Highest Placement | ₹ 1.0 Crore |
Average Placement | ₹ 32.2 Lakhs |
Top Companies |
Candidates need to score a minimum of 90 percentile in CAT to participate in the IIM Lucknow admission process for PGP courses. The cutoff for various courses at IIM Bangalore are as follows
Course |
Cutoff Percentile |
PGP-ABM |
85 |
Post Graduate Diploma in Sustainable Management |
85 |
PGPM |
90 |
However, according to the cutoff trends, the minimum expected cutoff for IIM Lucknow is 90 and the maximum expected cutoff is 99. Some points to keep in mind are
Being a non-engineer female can increase your chances while vice versa can decrease your chances.
The brand value of ISB and XLRI, FMS, IIM L can’t be compared. ISB is known for its executive PGP while XLRI, FMS, and IIM L are reputed for their two-year-long MBA progran. These are some of the top-rated B-Schools in the country and have long-standing legacies.
ISB has a huge batch size of around 800. Due to the huge batch size students face problems getting decent opportunities through campus placements. The ROI isn’t that good. The total course fee for PGPM is around INR 36.3 lakhs. While the average CTC is around 34.07 LPA, according to the recent highlights of ISB placements.
XLRI is the better option among these. The institute has a strong industry presence. According to the recent highlights, XLRI placements are pretty good. During the 2022 placement drive, the average CTC offered was INR 30.73 LPA. While the highest CTC offered was INR 60 LPA.
XLRI is widely reputed across the country. If you check the credentials of multinational brands operating in India, most of them are XLRI alumni.
Student life at XLRI is much better compared to IIM L. The personality development programs of XLRI are pretty good and help students gain management and leadership traits. IIM L has a more traditional approach toward academics.
If you have a good 10th and 12th-grade point average but a gradual decrease in graduation, it will undoubtedly affect your admission if you do not have work experience.
Attempt to improve your CAT percentile. Having a round 99.86+ percentile, you may receive a call from both the new and old IIMs.
Compared to IIM Lucknow’s IPMX, IIM Indore’s EPGP will be a better option.
Small Cohort Size:
IIM Indore has a small cohort size. So, the professor-to-student ratio is higher.
Location:
IIM Indore IPMX program takes place on the Noida campus. The environment on campus is ideal for studies and it also has the advantage of being close to the industries in the Delhi NCR region.
Placement:
IIM Indore Executive MBA placements 2022 had witnessed an all-time high average placement package. The average CTC for the top 25% of the EPGP students was INR 35.5 LPA. While the top 50% of students received an average CTC of INR 30.6 LPA.
Batch Size:
IIM Indore 2021 EPGP batch had 68 students. Students had work experiences in the range of 5-15 years. The students crowd is diverse and there is huge potential for peer learning.
Due to these factors, EPGP from IIM Indore will be a better option.
Among these IIM Lucknow PGP ABM is the best option. IIM Lucknow tag offers certain advantages. You will get access to many case studies, a diverse student pool, a huge alumni network, and an ecosystem that fosters learning and excellence.
For the first year, ABM students share classes with PGP students. The curriculum faculty and learning will be the same. For the second year, you can choose some extra subjects according to your interest along with your specializations.
IIM Lucknow offers good placement opportunities to PGP ABM students. Along with FMCG companies, most companies in Consulting, Marketing, Finance, Operations, and HR are open to ABM students. In recent years, IIM Lucknow ABM placements had an average CTC of INR 24-25 LPA.
One of my friends studied at IIM Lucknow. According to him, WMP (working manager program) at IIM Lucknow is one of the exceptional programs in India.
Categories |
WMP at IIM Lucknow |
Course Fee |
13.70 lakh |
Median CTC |
21 LPA |
Recruiting Companies |
Coca Cola, Capgemini, HSBC, HP, etc. |
Since the objective is learning, the exchange of knowledge takes place among the batch-mates as well. Undergoing learning and implementing the learning at work is a great opportunity for the Working Professional/Managers.
It is difficult to mention one faculty who is the most approachable in IIM Lucknow, but Rajiv Kumar Srivastava is one among the rare.
About Prof. Rajiv Kumar Srivastava:
Qualifications:
Research Areas:
He has done his research in Manufacturing and Supply Chain Management in Theory and Practice, IT Applications in Operations Management, pedagogical approaches in Production/Operations Management, and Management Literature.
Recent Research Interest:
One of my closest friends attended IIM Lucknow, and Prof. Rajiv Kumar Srivastava used to be his favorite faculty.
IIM Lucknow programs emphasize extensive case-based discussions, presentations, and role-plays to initiate an interactive learning environment. So, professors use cases from all B-schools across the world.
All the case studies are available on the website of HBS and can be purchased. But it will not add any value to the students until debated in the classroom with experienced professors and diverse opinions of the students. The ultimate motto is to use the best cases to preview the real-life application. Harvard cases are considered to be one of the best management cases in the world.
For Finance, IIM Lucknow will be better. It is older than IIM Indore and offers better career outcomes in the Finance domain.
Reputed consulting companies, Investment banks, and big banks visit IIM Lucknow placements frequently. The job roles offered are similar to that of IIM ABC. During the 2022 placement drive, the average CTC offered in the finance domain was INR 53.34 LPA and the mean salary was INR 32.21 LPA.
IIM Lucknow has more diversified class profile. There’s a good number of Economics majors and CAs in each batch.