Indian Institute of Forest Management - [IIFM], Bhopal

Bhopal, Madhya PradeshEstd 1982
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About IIFM

The Indian Institute of Forest Management (IIFM), Bhopal was founded in 1982 is an autonomous institution under the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change, Government of India, IIFM was conceptualized in response to the recommendations of the National Commission on Agriculture. This culminated in an alliance with the Indian Institute of Management, Ahmedabad and IIFM evolved.  

The sectoral specialized college has financial and technical assistance from Swedish International Development Agency (SIDA). The institute is ranked 8th overall in the country by MHRD. IIFM Bhopal offers admission in two-year full-time residential flagship PGDFM and PGDSM program. IIFM Bhopal has all the course assistance from the IIM Ahmedabad and shortlists candidates on the basis of CAT/ XAT/ MAT/ CMAT/ GMAT score. The minimum IIFM Bhopal CAT Cut off required for admission to courses is 85 percentile. Candidates who have completed their Bachelor’s from a recognized university are eligible to apply through the online procedure. 

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IIFM Bhopal placements 2023 concluded with the highest package for PGDFM was INR 38 LPA and the average package of INR 8.5 LPA. A total of 46 recruiters visited and made offers to 103 students. Some of the major recruiters included ICICI Bank, Infosys, Vedanta, Aditya Birla Hindalco and many more. Read more about IIFM Bhopal Placements.

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IIFM Bhopal Quick Facts

  • Indian Institute of Forest Management Bhopal caters to managerial human resources in the area of Forest, Environment, and Natural resources Management and allied sectors.
  • During the placement drive, 18% recruiters include Paper & Dairy, Wildlife & Environment NGOs and Other government agencies and 10% included Research and Consultancy groups
  • IIFM Bhopal fees for both PGDFM and PGDSM is INR 11,80,000.
  • The institute saw 46 companies participating in the placement process, IIFM Bhopal Average Package for PGDFM batch of 2023 was INR 8.5 LPA.

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IIFM Bhopal Important Dates 2024

Events Dates
PGDFM/ PGDSM Last Date to apply January 31, 2024
PGDFM/ PGDSM Last Date to apply (extended) February 15, 2024
Last Date to apply for Certificate Course on Chartered Foresters Registration 2024 October 20, 2024
Start of Certificate Course on Chartered Foresters Program  November 01, 2024

IIFM Bhopal Ranking

IIFM Bhopal Ranking was 48th rank by Business Today Ranking 2023 and 43rd by IIRF Ranking 2024. The table below shows IIFM Bhopal Ranking awarded by different agencies:

Ranking Body Ranking Parameter Ranking
IIRF 2024 Top Govt B-School 43
IIRF 2023 Top Govt B-School 42
Business Today Ranking 2023 B-Schools 48
MHRD Overall Forest Management 8
NIRF 2021 MBA School 75
Accreditation National NBA

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IIFM Bhopal Courses

Course Eligibility Course Fee (in INR)
PGDFM Bachelor’s degree or equivalent with at least 50% (45% for SC,ST, PWD) marks or equivalent CGPA from a recognized University/Institute
Duration: 2 years
Admission Criteria: valid CAT/ XAT/ MAT/ CMAT/ GMAT score +WAT/PI
Intake: 150
11.80 Lacs
PGDSM Bachelor’s Degree, with at least 50% (45% for SC,ST, PWD) marks or equivalent CGPA from a recognized University/Institute
Duration: 2 years
Admission Criteria: valid CAT/XAT /MAT/ CMAT/ GMAT score+ WAT + PI
Intake: 75
11.80 Lacs
M.Phil Two-year Post Graduate Diploma/Degree in Engineering/Sciences/Management and associated Social Sciences or its equivalent 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 with at least 50% aggregate + Master’s or equivalent degree with First Class including a five-year/four-year Master’s (integrated program)
Duration: 4 years
Admission Criteria: CAT/GMAT/GATE/ICAR NET
Intake: 10
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IIFM Bhopal Cutoff 2024 (Expected)

IIFM Bhopal aggregate highest and lowest expected CAT percentile scores are mentioned below.

Qualifying Exam General SC ST EWS OBC-NC
Highest CAT percentile 97.47 79.23 61.97 88.71 89.80
Lowest CAT percentile 80.05 56.81 ----- 80.82 66.67

IIFM Bhopal aggregate highest and lowest expected CAT percentile scores are mentioned below.

Qualifying Exam General SC ST EWS OBC-NC
Highest CAT percentile 91.29 ----- ----- ----- 70.10
Lowest CAT percentile 65.51 ---- ---- ----- -----

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IIFM Bhopal Placements 2023

IIFM Bhopal recently concluded its 2023 placement drive. 46 recruiters visited the campus. Some of the major recruiters included ICICI Bank, Infosys, Vedanta, Aditya Birla Hindalco and many more. Recruiters came from various sectors like Banking & Finance, NGO. The highest of the placement drive is mentioned below:

Particulars PGDFM PGDSM
Highest Package INR 38 LPA INR 14 LPA
Average Package INR 8.5 LPA INR 9 LPA
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IIFM Bhopal Internship

Summer Internship is an integral part of the PGDFM program and provides an opportunity for the students to be exposed to real-life situations and diverse work environments. Students are attached to various corporate houses,  government agencies, national and international development and consulting agencies to work on independent projects. A large number of organizations have been participating in the Summer Internship every year. 

IIFM Bhopal Scholarship

IIFM is recognized as an Institute of Excellence under the Central Sector Scholarship Scheme of Top Class Education for Scheduled Castes (SC) Students offered by the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment, Government of India and Central Sector Scholarship Scheme of Top Class Education for Scheduled Tribes (ST) Students offered by the Ministry of Tribal Affairs, Government of India subject to fulfillment of the conditions laid down by the Ministry. The scholarship will cover expenditure of full-fee and lodging boarding charges, books and stationary charges at a fixed rate.

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IIFM Bhopal FAQs

Ques. What is the surrounding of the IIFM Bhopal?

Ans. IIFM Bhopal is surrounded by 230 acres which is full of green lush and this is a plastic-free campus. Inside the campus, there are several plants and animals living. The environment gives the students a peaceful mind for the students and it attracts all of them.

Ques. When will the class commence at IIFM Bhopal?

Ans. At IIFM Bhopal the new session begins from 1st week of July. 

Ques. What is the exact location of the IIFM Bhopal?

Ans. IIFM, Bhopal is located at 375, Bhadbhada road, Nehru Nagar, Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh. Habibganj railway station is 7.6 km and Raja Bojh airport is 16 km away from the institute. Suraj Nagar bus depot is 9 km away from the institute. Students can hire a taxi or auto to reach the college.

Ques. Is IIFM Bhopal good for MBA?

Ans. Being one of the top-rated and a reputed institutes, IIFM Bhopal provides excellent education quality for its MBA students and the placements for MBA programs at the institute are overall good with the participation of top recruiters.

Ques. How well is IIFM Bhopal ranked in India?

Ans. IIFM is an NBA accredited institute, which ranks among the top 100 Management Institutes of India. The institute has been ranked by several tops and prestigious ranking organizations such as NIRF, Outlook, MHRD, etc. 

Ques. How are placements at IIFM Bhopal?

Ans. Placements at IIFM Bhopal are quite good and with a 100% placement record. In the year 2023, about 103 students got placed in more than 46 reputed organizations and companies. 

Ques. What kind of job roles are offered to IIFM Bhopal graduates?

Ans. The IIFM graduates are offered jobs in sectors like NGOs, Government Organisations and Financial Sector with various job roles such as Development Professional, Branch Manager, Research Analyst or Consultants, HR Divisions, and many more.

Ques. Is IIFM Bhopal worth it?

Ans. Yes, joining IIFM Bhopal is totally worthwhile as it provides world-class education by its highly qualified and experienced faculty members. The institute also focuses on the overall development of a student by encouraging them to participate in various cultural and academic events organized by the institute. 

Ques. How is life at IIFM Bhopal?

Ans. As the IIFM Bhopal is a residential institute located at the hilltop, the students of IIFM get much time to spend with their peers, seniors, faculty members and are exposed to different perspectives, professional and different cultures, and their values. A lot of extracurricular activities are organized and managed by the student clubs at IIFM Bhopal. The institute has Sports Facilities, SAAC Activities, Kalpataru, Cultural Club, Literary Club, Nature Club, Sports Club, Alumni Network Committee and Adventure Club. 

Ques. Does IIFM Bhopal provide hostel facilities?

Ans. Yes, IIFM Bhopal provides the facility of accommodation in the hostels for its students. Three hostel blocks having one hundred and ten fully furnished rooms are available for accommodating boys and girls separately. The hostel rooms are connected with internet facility through LAN and Wi-Fi. The hostel rooms are well maintained and equipped with all the modern amenities. Mess facility is available and it is run on cooperative basis by students themselves and approximate expenditure would be Rs. 3300/- per month.

Ques. How can I contact IIFM Bhopal for admission related queries?

Ans. Candidates having admission queries can connect to the Admission cell at +91 0755-2671929, Email: admission@iifm.ac.in

Ques. Does IIFM Bhopal offers any Part time courses?

Ans. Yes, IIFM Bhopal part time courses to the students. The courses are listed below:
  • Graduating from Traditional to Sustainable Management of Forest Bamboo Resources
  • Applied Rural Livelihoods - Developing Capabilities in the Development Sector
  • Chartered Foresters 

Ques. How is the typical day of a student at IIFM Bhopal?

Ans. A typical day at IIFM generally begins at eight-breakfast means a run to the mess, a hurried bite and a jog to class, which begins at eight thirty, Classes stretch through the day, almost up to four, but each lecture becomes a forum for intellectual stimulation, debate and deep thought.

But seven hours of lectures is just one part of the day. Most would agree that the day at IIFM begins at dusk. IIFM lays great emphasis on students’ responsibility, which essentially means that it is the students who run the mess, organise activities, ideate and implement whatever they think would enrich their learning experience. Quiz sessions, open house debates and guest lectures are often part of our evenings. Dinner follows, and with it the realization of the next day’s work. For even as we explore our talents, academic rigourrigour is not compromised. The 230-acre serene campus is the perfect setting for quiet study.

The night is generally spent with groups preparing presentations, assignments and preparation for the next day’s classes. This of course is punctuated with sudden visions of the future and arguments on hotly debated issues! And sleep? At IIFM that’s just an indulgence it’s hard to find time for!

Ques. Are internship opportunities provided by IIFM Bhopal?

Ans. IIFM Bhopal provides several internship opportunities to its students as the summer internships are an integral part of the PGDFM programme. Some of the organizations that provide the internship opportunities at IIFM Bhopal are Bihar Rural Livelihood Promotion Society (BRLPS), Carbon Minus India, New Delhi, Eco Capita, Bhopal, etc.

Ques. What other facilities are provided at IIFM Bhopal?

Ans. IIFM Bhopal offers a number of facilities to the students. Some of the facilities are Computer Center, Library, Gym, Mess, Internet and Wifi, Hostel, Canteen, Bank, Telecom, Medical etc. 

Ques. Can I avail a loan facility to pursue a degree at IIFM Bhopal?

Ans. Students can avail of the loan facility from any Bank of their choice.  State Bank of India IIFM Brach also provides educational loans to the students.

Ques. Is IIFM Bhopal a good college?

Ans. The students, the faculty, the courses, the field visits and the lush green campus all play a part to form the dynamic culture of IIFM. IIFM provides freedom to students to run various committees and cells. The culture of IIFM builds in the students, an ability to view the business world form all perspectives be it economic or environmental, be it profit or people. It drives the students in pursuit of knowledge and inculcates leadership and teamwork in them.

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IIFM Fees & Eligibility

Full time Courses
CourseFeesEligibilityApplication DateAction
PGDM
1 Course
7.38 Lakhs (1st Year Fees) Graduation with 50%31 Jan 2024
Certification
1 Course
1 Lakh (Total Fees) 10+2-
PG Diploma
1 Course
7.38 Lakhs (1st Year Fees) Graduation with 50%31 Jan 2024

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IIFM: 1 Answered Question

I have not written any of the competitive exams, am I eligible for any of the courses?

Sarani MukharjeeStudied at Indian Institute of Forest Management (2019)

Indian Institute of Forest Management in Bhopal takes admission for their PG courses based on entrance examination scores. If you are applying for a PG degree at IIFM you need to take one of the standardized tests accepted by the institute. The institute considers CAT or XAT scores, for admission. 

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IIFM Faculty

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director
Dr. Pankaj Srivastava
Advait Edgaonkar
Associate Professor
Anup Prakash Upadhyay
Assistant Professor
Asha Khanna
Lecturer
Ashish David
Assistant Professor
Ashutosh Verma
Associate Professor
Bal Krishna Upadhyay
Associate Professor
Bhaskar Sinha
Associate Professor
Chandra Prakash Kala
Associate Professor
Jayashree Dubey
Assistant Professor
Jigyasa Bisaria
Assistant Professor
Madhur Raj Jain
Assistant Professor
Manmohan Yadav
Professor

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Po Box 357, Nehru Nagar
Bhopal - 462003
Madhya Pradesh, India
Get SMS Contact:  0755-2671929
Get Call Details:  0755-2671929
Website Link:  http://www.iifm.ac.in
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