Indian Institute of Forest Management Bhopal
IIFM Bhopal Courses, Admission 2024, Fee, Placement, Ranking, Contact
The Indian Institute of Forest Management (IIFM) was established in 1982 as an autonomous institute dedicated to training in natural resource services and forestry. It is situated in Bhopal. The specialized college in this industry receives financial assistance from SIDA. The institute is ranked 8th nationwide by MHRD. IIFM Bhopal provides admission to its two-year full-time residential flagship programs, namely PGDFM and PGDSM. IIFM Bhopal receives course support from IIM Ahmedabad and selects applicants based on their CAT/XAT scores. The minimum CAT percentile required for admission to courses at IIFM Bhopal is 85.Applicants who have obtained a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university are eligible to apply using the online application process.
IIFM Bhopal Highlights
| Particulars | Statistics |
|---|---|
| Establishment year | Ownership | 1982 | Public/Autonomous |
| Location | Bhopal |
| Campus size | 230 acres |
| Accepted entrance exams | XAT, CAT, GMAT, GATE, CSIR NET, UGC NET, MAT |
| Rankings | 53 for MBA/ PGDM by Outlook 2020 51-75 for MBA/ PGDM by NIRF 2020 |
| Number of courses offered | 3 courses across 2 streams |
| Average placement package | INR 8.5 LPA (2020 – 2022) |
| Top recruiters | Jai Kisan, WWF India, Samasta Microfinance etc. |
| Official website | iifm.ac.in |
IIFM Bhopal Course with Fee details
| Course | Eligibility | Course Fee (in INR) |
|---|---|---|
| PGDFM | Bachelor’s degree or equivalent with at least 50% aggregate/final year students awaiting results can apply.y Duration: 2 years Admission Criteria: valid CAT/XAT score +WAT/PI Intake: 120+30(EWS) | 6.24 Lacs |
| PGDSM | Bachelor’s degree or equivalent with at least 50% aggregate or equivalent CGPA from a recognized University/Institute Duration: 2 years Admission Criteria: valid CAT/XAT score+WAT + PI Intake: 60 | 6.24 Lacs |
| M.Phil | A two-year postgraduate diploma/degree in engineering/sciences/management/social sciences with at least 55% aggregate. Duration: 1 year Admission Criteria: WAT + PI+ UGC/ICAR-NET/CSIR can directly take the PI without WAT. Intake: 20 | 1.75 Lacs |
| FPM | Bachelor’s degree or equivalent with at least 50% + First-class Master’s or equivalent degree, including five-year/four-year integrated program Duration: 4 years Admission Criteria: CAT/GMAT/GATE/ICAR NET Intake: 10 | – |
IIFM Bhopal Ranking
| Ranking Body | Ranking Parameter | Ranking |
|---|---|---|
| IIRF 2023 | MBA School | 42 |
| Business Today Ranking 2023 | B-Schools | 48 |
| MHRD | Overall Forest Management | 8 |
| NIRF 2021 | MBA School | 75 |
| Outlook 2020 | MBA School | 53 |
| Accreditation | National | NBA |
IIFM Bhopal Courses
Post Graduate Diploma
- 2 YEARS
- ON CAMPUS
- FULL TIME
- Exams Accepted :
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Specialization: Forestry Management |Sustainable Social Development - Cutoff:
Total tuition Fees: ₹ 780,000 Total Fees
Post Graduate Programme in Sustainable Management
- 2 YEARS
- ON CAMPUS
- FULL TIME
- Exams Accepted : CAT|XAT
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Specialization: - Cutoff: PG Programme in Sustainable Management CAT 2023 Cut off: 80
Total tuition Fees: ₹ 780,000 Total Fees
Certificate Course in Chartered Foresters
- 4 Months
- ON CAMPUS
- FULL TIME
- Exams Accepted :
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Specialization: - Cutoff:
Total tuition Fees: ₹ 100,000 Total Fees
IIFM Bhopal Admission Process
1. Visit the official website of IIFM Bhopal
2. Click on the Programmes tab and select the desired course
3. Fill the application form with required details
4. Pay the requisite application fees.
5. Submit the application form.
6. Take a printout of the filled application for future use.
IIFM Bhopal Admission Dates 2024
| Events | Dates |
|---|---|
| CAT Registration Starts | August 2, 2023 |
| CAT Registration Closes | September 20, 2023 |
| CAT Admit Card Releases | October 25, 2023 |
| CAT Exam | November 26, 2023 |
| Events | Dates |
|---|---|
| PGDFM Registration 2024 | Ongoing |
| PGDSM Registration 2024 | Ongoing |
| Certificate Course on Chartered Foresters Registration 2024 | Ongoing |
Documents required for admission:
1. Class 10th and 12th Marksheets and Passing Certificate
2. Graduation degree and Degree Certificate
3. Scorecard of entrance exam taken by the candidate
4. Category Certificate (if applicable)
5. Govt. ID proof
6. Passport sized photographs
IIFM Bhopal Scholarships
Scholarship to SC students: 4 scholarships are available to SC category students at IIFM subject to fulfillment of the conditions laid down by the Ministry. The scholarship will cover the expenditure of full-fee and lodging boarding charges, books, and stationary charges at a fixed rate.
Scholarship to ST students: 5 scholarships are available to ST category students at IIFM subject to fulfillment of the conditions laid down by the Ministry. The scholarship will cover the expenditure of full- fee, lodging and boarding charges, books and stationary charges.
Merit-based Scholarships: available for the 20 students offered by the Institute based on the merit obtained in the qualifying exams.
IIFM Bhopal Placements 2023
IIFM Bhopal ended its 2023 placement program. A total of 46 recruiters visited the school. Major recruiters include ICICI Bank, Infosys, Vedanta, Aditya Birla Hindalco, and others. Recruitment came from banking, finance, and NGOs. The top placement drive is below:
Placement of 103 students.
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IIFM Bhopal Location
- Address:
Bhadbhada Rd, Nehru Nagar, Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh 462003