Chandragupt Institute of Management Patna (CIMP), an autonomous management institution in Bihar, approved by AICTE, accredited NBA and NAAC A++, and ranks 219 in Collegedunia’s 2025 India MBA/Management Colleges list, offers the Executive Fellow Programme in Management (EFPM), a doctoral-level management research programme designed for working professionals and executives. Structured as a 4-year hybrid programme (maximum 5 years), the EFPM combines rigorous management coursework with original doctoral research in one of nine specialisations: Marketing Management, Finance and Accounting, Organisational Behaviour and HRM, Economics, Operations Management, Information Systems Management, General Management, Strategic Management, and Entrepreneurship. Coursework is delivered in hybrid mode with four on-campus visits of about 16 dayseach over the first two years, combined with online instruction, allowing working professionals to continue their careers while pursuing a research degree. Total fees are ₹5,15,000 (₹15,000 acceptance fee plus four instalments of ₹1,25,000 over the first two years); a 20 percent waiver applies for CIMP alumni, employees of BSE/NSE-listed PSUs, and staff of AICTE-approved institutions. No standardised entrance exam is required; selection is based on a Statement of Purpose and a personal interview at CIMP campus. CIMP is the only NIRF-ranked management institution in Bihar (NIRF 2024: Band 101-125). Applications for the 2026 batch close on May 31, 2026.
Applications for the EFPM 2026 batch at CIMP, Patna, are open until May 31, 2026. Apply online at admission.cimp.ac.in. Personal interviews are scheduled for May 2026 at the CIMP campus in Patna; programme commencement is June 2026.
Key Points
- CIMP, Patna, is AICTE-approved, NBA-accredited, NAAC A++, and the only NIRF-ranked management institution in Bihar (NIRF 2024: Band 101-125).
- EFPM is a 4-year doctoral-level hybrid programme (max 5 years); total fee is ₹5,15,000; 20 percent waiver for alumni, PSU employees, and HEI staff.
- Nine specialisations available: Marketing Management, Finance and Accounting, OB/HRM, Economics, Operations Management, IS Management, General Management, Strategic Management, and Entrepreneurship.
CIMP Patna Executive Fellow Programme in Management Fees
Executive Fellow Programme in Management Fee Structure
| Component | Amount (INR) |
|---|
| Acceptance Fee (non-refundable, before commencement) | ₹15,000 |
| Term 1 Instalment | ₹1,25,000 |
| Term 2 Instalment | ₹1,25,000 |
| Term 3 Instalment | ₹1,25,000 |
| Term 4 Instalment | ₹1,25,000 |
| Total Fees (4 Years) | ₹5,15,000 |
- Total fees for the 4-year EFPM at CIMP, Patna, are ₹5,15,000: ₹15,000 acceptance fee (non-refundable, payable before commencement) plus four instalments of ₹1,25,000 each (Terms 1-4, payable within the first two years), as published on cimp.ac.in/programme-fee-structure/.
- A 20 percent fee waiver is available for CIMP alumni, employees of BSE/NSE-listed PSUs and corporations, and employees of AICTE-approved institutions and other HEIs.
- Total Fees (Hostel charges separate). Hostel and boarding charges during the four required on-campus visits (about 16 days each, spread over Years 1 and 2) are levied separately.
CIMP Patna Executive Fellow Programme in Management Admission 2026
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|
| Application Portal Opens | Ongoing; apply at admission.cimp.ac.in |
| Application Deadline (2026 Batch) | May 31, 2026 |
| Screening and Personal Interview (Expected) | May 2026 (on CIMP campus, Patna) |
| Programme Commencement (2026 Batch) | June 2026 |
| Application Fee | ₹1,000 (₹500 for SC/ST/DA candidates) |
Entrance Exam Dates
| Exam | Registration End | Exam Date | Result |
|---|
| No Standardised Entrance Exam | SOP + Screening + Personal Interview | On CIMP campus, Patna | May 2026 (tentative) |
- EFPM admissions at CIMP are based on a Statement of Purpose (up to 5,000 words), initial screening, and a Personal Interview held at the CIMP campus in Patna.
- No standardised entrance test (GMAT, CAT, UGC NET, etc.) is required; shortlisting is based on the SOP and professional experience profile.
- Candidates should apply at admission.cimp.ac.in and pay the application fee of ₹1,000 (₹500 for SC/ST/DA) before the deadline of May 31, 2026.
The dates mentioned above are tentative and subject to change.
Eligibility Criteria
- A Master’s degree (or equivalent) in Engineering/Technology, Management, Economics, Social Sciences, Biological Science, Pure Science, Commerce, or Humanities with First Class marks from a recognised Indian university or equivalent.
- A minimum of 5 years of professional experience in industry, corporate, or academic settings after graduation is required; candidates with 3 or more years are given preference.
- Final-year Master’s students may apply provisionally, provided their degree is completed by September 30 of the admission year with final marks available by December 31.
Admission Process
- Check eligibility: Master’s degree with First Class marks in Engineering, Management, Economics, Social Science, Sciences, Commerce, or Humanities, plus a minimum of 5 years of professional experience in industry, corporate, or academic settings.
- Prepare a Statement of Purpose (maximum 5,000 words) articulating research interests, professional experience, and reasons for pursuing the EFPM.
- Apply online at admission.cimp.ac.in and pay the application fee of ₹1,000 (₹500 for SC/ST/DA candidates) before May 31, 2026.
- Appear for the screening shortlisting process; candidates selected will be called for a Personal Interview at the CIMP campus in Patna (tentatively May 2026).
- Pay the Acceptance Fee of ₹15,000 (non-refundable) before programme commencement in June 2026 to confirm your seat.
CIMP Patna Executive Fellow Programme in Management Scholarships 2026
Executive Fellow Programme in Management Scholarships Available
| Scholarship | Amount | Eligibility |
|---|
| CIMP Alumni Waiver | 20 percent fee waiver | CIMP alumni; applied at fee payment stage |
| PSU/HEI Employee Waiver | 20 percent fee waiver | Employees of BSE/NSE-listed PSUs or AICTE-approved institutions |
| Application Fee Concession | 50 percent (₹500 instead of ₹1,000) | SC/ST/DA candidates |
- CIMP extends a 20 percent waiver on the total programme fee to its alumni, employees of BSE/NSE-listed PSUs and corporations, and employees of AICTE-approved institutions; eligible candidates should declare their status at the time of application.
- SC/ST/DA candidates pay a reduced application fee of ₹500 (versus ₹1,000 for others) when applying through admission.cimp.ac.in.
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