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IIFM Bhopal Admission 2025 (Open): Dates, Fees, Eligibility & Selection Criteria

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IIFM Bhopal Admission Process 2025

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Q:   Can I join IIFM Bhopal directly?

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IIFM Bhopal does not offer direct admission to MBA, PhD or FPM courses. Candidates have to qualify any of the accepted entrance-exams. The institute considers CAT, MAT, CMAT, XAT or GMAT for admission to MBA course. The selection for PhD course is based on FRIDU entrance test. For certificate courses, admission is based on merit of the aspirants in the last qualifying exam.

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Q:   What are the courses offered at IIFM Bhopal?

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Indian Institute of Forest Management offers five courses at PG, doctoral and certificate levels. The programmes include MBA, FPM, PhD and certificate. PhD is offered in IIFM (nodal centre) of FRI Dehradun. Admission to most of the IIFM Bhopal courses is based on entrance-exam. Candidates can fill out the application form for the preferred course on the institute's website.

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Q:   How is the Indian Institute of Forest Management, Bhopal, and what is the admission procedure?

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Indian Institute of Forest Management, Bhopal is a recognised institute offering MBA, FPM, certificate courses. Aspirants are first required to apply online for the preferred course. The selection for MBA is based on MAT/ XAT/ GMAT/ CAT/ CMAT scores followed personal interview. Admission to the PhD programme is through an entrance test conducted by the FRI. Admission to certificate courses is based on the merit of the candidates in the last qualifying exam.

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Q:   Is CMAT compulsory for MBA at IIFM Bhopal?

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CMAT is one of the accepting exams for IIFM Bhopal MBA course. However, it not mandatory to have a valid CMAT score for admission to MBA programme. Aspirants who have passed CAT, XAT, MAT or GMAT can also apply for admission. Besides entrance exam, candidates must also fulfil the eligibility requirements. A minimum of graduation is required for MBA admission.

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IIFM Bhopal MBA Admission 2025

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  • Undergraduate Degree with 50% aggregate
  • Accepting Exams: MAT, XAT, CAT, CMAT

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DatesUpcoming Events
7 Sep '24 - 7 Dec '24
MAT 2024 Registration Process PBTOngoing
3 Dec '24 - 7 Dec '24
MAT 2024 Admit Card Release CBT 1Ongoing
7 Dec '24
MAT 2024 CBT 1
15 Jul '24 - 10 Dec '24
XAT 2025 Exam registrationOngoing
14 Nov '24 - 13 Dec '24
CMAT 2025 registration and application processOngoing
DatesPast Events
7 Sep '24 - 30 Nov '24
MAT 2024 Registration Process CBT 1
5 Nov '24 - 24 Nov '24
CAT 2024 admit card download
24 Nov '24
CAT 2024 exam
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Q:   How much CAT score is required for IIFM Bhopal MBA?

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CAT is one of the accepting exams for IIFM Bhopal PGDM course. Aspirants need an overall percentile of 80 in CAT for admission in PGDM course of IIFM. Below is the CAT percentile requirement for PGDM programme of IIFM:

Section202120222023
Overall808080
Quants505050
VA-RC505050
DI-LR505050
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Q:   Is IIFM good for MBA?

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IIFM Bhopal is ranked among the top Management institutes of India. The institute has been ranked by several top and prestigious ranking organisations. IIFM Bhopal Ranking for MBA/ PGDM by Business Today at 48 in 2023. As one of the top-rated and reputed institutes, IIFM Bhopal provides excellent quality education for its PGDFM and PGDSM students and the placements for both courses at the institute are very good with the participation of top-notch recruiters. The overall highest and median packages at IIFM stood at INR 20.50 LPA and INR 10 LPA, respectively. 

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Q:   What is the level of GD-PI during admissions in IIFM, Bhopal MBA?

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Personal interview is conducted at the second level of IIFM Bhopal selection process. After selection based on entrance exam score, shortlisted candidates are called for personal interview. PI are conducted in offline at centres-Bhopal, Delhi, Ahmedabad, Guwahati, Bengaluru, Kolkata and Chennai.

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IIFM Bhopal Application Process 2025

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Q:   What is the MBA application fee at IIFM Bhopal?

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Candidates applying for PGDM at IIFM Bhopal need to pay an application fee. Candidates can pay the fee via any of the online payment modes. The application fee for IIFM Bhopal PGDM is given below:

CategoryApplication Fee
GEN/ OBC/ DA/ EWSINR 1,500
SC/ ST/ DAINR 750
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Q:   When are IIFM Bhopal application forms out?

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Currently, the applications are open at Indian Institute of Forest Management, Bhopal. Candidates can apply on the institute's website for the preferred course. Candidates for the Ph.D degree in Forestry must apply for registration to the Registrar FRI deemed to be university or through Nodal Officers of the recognised centers of the FRI deemed to be University. Aspirants need to pay an application fee to register for a course.

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Q:   How to apply for admission at IIFM Bhopal?

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The mode of application is online for all courses. Candidates need to pay an application fee of INR 1,000 (INR 500 for SC/ ST/ DA). Check below the steps to apply for IIFM Bhopal admission:

Step 1: Visit the official website of IIFM Bhopal.

Step 2: Click on 'Apply Now' on the Home page.

Step 3: Register with the basic details to generate login credentials.

Step 4: Login to fill out the application form.

Step 5: Upload the documents and pay the application fee.

Step 6: Submit the application form.

 

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IIFM Bhopal
Students Ratings & Reviews

4.4/5
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Placement Review IconPlacements4.2
Infrastructure Review IconInfrastructure4.7
Faculty Review IconFaculty & Course4.2
Crowd Review IconCampus Life4.4
Money Review IconValue for Money4.7
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The top recruiting companies are KPMG, PwC, ICICI Foundation, Jai Kisan, WWF, and many more.
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MBA in Sustainability Management - Batch of 2023
4.6
4Placements5Infrastructure4Faculty5Crowd & Campus Life5Value for Money
Life at IIFM as a PGDSM Student.
Placements: All students were placed in the 21-23 batch. Total strength being 18. However there was no support from the institute. Rather the institute puts roadblocks in the placement process of some students. The Placement Committee is headed by the most competent professor in the institute. The students are asked to run the Student Placement Committee but autonomy is snatched when they are unable to promote FM branch at the expenses of some opportunities. The highest package offered was 21LPA (3 years xp in relevant field). The lowest was 7LPA (Fresher). The average was 14.2LPA. Median 12LPA. However, replication of this performance by any other batch is highly doubtful due to the absurd increase in batch size in a short period of time with disregard for market demand. Our batch (some) landed internships and placements from - Internships: Trove Research ( Now MSCI Carbon Markets) Galaxy Surfactant Hindalco Vedanta PwC KPMG Century Textile GAIL The Kabadiwala Urban Company UP Forest Depth. Goodera Care India GIZ VNV EMC Acuity Knowledge Partners Nuvoco Vistas Corp. Ltd. Placements: Morningstar Sustainalytics SnP Global Ramboll Vedanta Infosys Hindalco Birla States IORA Kansai Nerolac PwC Roles Offered: Consultant Manager Analyst .
Infrastructure: Everything this great except the Wi-Fi. It is pathetic. Classrooms are naturally well lit and beautiful. The library is well stocked The mess has all things necessary including a lawn to laze around if you have time to spare after a meal. The canteen is pretty useless. But there is a Sanchi Parlour which has most things that one would need to save off hunger. It is run by Chandu Bhaiyya, of the best person you will meet on campus.
Faculty: Professors are great. Relevant but lacks in practical aspect/ application based teaching. Except for the Industrial visit and some field visits, the course is majorly theory based. However, there is a strong focus on research. Almost everyone passes. The grading is relatively. Hence, bigger batch sizes mean easier scoring.
Other: The campus is lovely. Doubt there are any MBA campuses that can give you a similar experience. The faculty is great if you are self motivated. Practical application of the courses learnt. Clean on the analytical and scientific aspects of managing sustainability in terms of control and levers for different industries.
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MBA in Forestry Management - Batch of 2025
4.6
5Placements4Infrastructure4Faculty5Crowd & Campus Life5Value for Money
Beautiful campus and a strong alumni network.
Placements: Empower your future with 100% placement and internships at top companies like Pradhan, Sambhodi, EY, JK paper and ITC. Secure your rewarding careers as a data analyst, finance executive, or consulting executive. The average package offered by the institute is INR 9 lakh rupees.
Infrastructure: The institute has good wi-fi connectivity. The computer lab is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. They are equipped with the latest computers and software. The library has a good collection of books, journals and other resources. The quality of the hostel is good. The rooms are clean and well-maintained. The food in the mess and canteen is also good. There are medical facilities available on campus, as well as sports and games facilities.
Faculty: Teachers in higher education are well-qualified and knowledgeable in their field. They typically have a master's or higher degree. They often work in industry before entering academia. The institute also provides 22 days of field work for students to gain real-world experience.
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MBA in Sustainability Management - Batch of 2018
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4Placements5Infrastructure5Faculty4Crowd & Campus Life5Value for Money
Review of Indian Institute of Forest Management.
Placements: In our college, many students got placed with satisfactory salary packages.
Infrastructure: The infrastructure of our college is good and beautiful. Classrooms are good. Our college and hostel provide a noncontroversial environment for girls. The food served in the mess and canteen is good.
Faculty: Teachers were approachable, passionate, and knowledgeable. Fields were very informative and provided industry exposure.
Other: I opted for a social enterprise, and I learned about the development sector on the ground.
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MBA in Forestry Management - Batch of 2020
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3Placements5Infrastructure3Faculty4Crowd & Campus Life4Value for Money
Our college has an amazing infrastructure, facilities, and good placements.
Placements: Almost 90% of the batch got placed. The highest salary package was 15 LPA and the average was around 7.5 LPA. Most students got placed at livelihood missions in different states, NGOs, and consulting firms. Around 95% of students got internships at research-based organisations, NGOs, and MFIs.
Infrastructure: Hostels are good, clean, and spacious. The infrastructure of the campus is amazing. The quality of food in the mess is good as the mess is run by the student mess committee. The campus has a gym and a sports complex as well.
Faculty: Faculty members are experienced and have great knowledge related to their subjects. Some of them are IFS officers, and some hold Ph.D.s from renowned institutes. The course curriculum needs to be updated based on the latest trends in the sector to make students industry-ready.
Other: There are committees like a cultural club, a literary club, a sports club, etc.
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MBA in Forestry Management - Batch of 2018
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4Placements5Infrastructure4Faculty5Crowd & Campus Life5Value for Money
One of a kind with a beautiful campus.
Placements: Students get places in consultancies, banks, microfinance, NGOs, Government Projects. Organisation like E and Y, Microsave, BRLPS, Pradan, WWF, Dr Reddy, Axis bank, Swadesh, OLM, MPSRLM, MPFD, Annapurna Microfinance, WTI etc. come for the recruitment.
Infrastructure: The hostel and classrooms are well maintained and beautiful. The campus has sports complex, big library, computer centre, good quality food in mess. Apart from this the campus is surrounded by forest and lakes which adds extra beauty to the campus life.
Faculty: Faculty members are well qualified with great experiences. Professors like IFS officer Praveen Tambe methodology of teaching is amazing. Professors share their experiences of working at ground which helps the student to nurture and grow in professional space.
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MBA in Forestry Management - Batch of 2024
4.8
5Placements5Infrastructure5Faculty4Crowd & Campus Life5Value for Money
One of the best Sectoral Colleges in Asia offering Forestry Management.
Placements: IIFM has a constant record of placing. 100% of its Students every year. Every year 2020-2022. The highest package is 36 LPA, while the average is 8.14 LPA. The top recruiting companies are KPMG, PwC, ICICI Foundation, Jai Kisan, WWF, and many more. We also hold a 100% Summer internship record.
Infrastructure: We have one of the Country's best infrastructures on our campus. IIFM is spread over a 230-acre campus with diverse flora and fauna. The library has multiple reading materials and thousands of books related to management and Forestry education. We have a computer centre lab with good Wi-Fi. Also, IIFM is quite active in sports activities as well.
Faculty: Some teachers here are the world's renowned scientists, CA-qualified, PhD. Holders and much more contributions. They are always ready to help and guide us in the best way possible. The Course Curriculum is updated frequently as per the industry needs so that we have practical-based learning. Also, We have field work after term 2, Summer internship after term 3, and Winter internship after term four which provides great exposure in the field.
Other: The reason I took this course is that this course gives us an idea about various sectors like development and livelihood, Forestry, Ecotourism, Consultancy, Sustainability, Microfinance and many more diverse fields. Also, the ROI here is the best part of IIFM.
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IIFM Bhopal Admission 2025 FAQs

Q:   Does IIFM Bhopal accept CAT score?

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CAT is one of the accepting exams for IIFM Bhopal PGDM admission. Candidates with a CAT score can apply for PGDM provided they also fulfil other selection requirements. The minimum overall percentile required in CAT is 80. The section-wise percentile required for CAT is 50 as per the previous year data. Besides CAT, aspirants can also apply with MAT, CMAT, MAT, XAT or GMAT scores.

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Q:   Is PGDM in Sustainability Management available at IIFM Bhopal?

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Yes, IIFM Bhopal is one of the premier institutes offering PGDM in Sustainability Management. PGDSM is a two-year course equivalent to MBA that prepares professionals with a blend of managerial, technical, analytical and social skills as well as values to address emerging sustainability issues and challenges in the environmental sector. The two-year fully residential programme develops a brigade of green managers who would be able to integrate Economic, Social and Environmental issues. Candidates who have completed a bachelor's degree with at least 50% aggregate (45% aggregate for SC/ ST/ PwD) are eligible to apply for PGDSM. 

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Q:   What is the fees of IIFM Bhopal PGDM?

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The total fee for IIFM Bhopal PGDM is INR 11.80 lakh for General/ OBC-NCL/ EWS candidates. There is relaxation in the fee for the SC/ ST candidates. The total fee for SC/ ST candidates is INR 7.07 lakh which excludes a refundable caution deposit of INR 30,000. Candidates have to pay the caution deposit one-time along with the first year fee. Tabulated below are the fee for first and second year of the course:

Fee ComponentsGeneralSC/ST
Academic Fee (First Year)INR 7.08 lakhINR 4.24 lakh 
Academic Fee (Second Year)INR 4.72 lakhINR 2.83 lakh

 

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Q:   What is the reservation criteria at IIFM Bhopal?

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IIFM Bhopal follows a reservation criteria as per the Government of India requirements. Below is category-wise reservation:

CategoryReservation %
SC18.75%
ST9.375%
OBC-NCL33.75%
PwD5%
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Q:   What is the seat intake of PGDM at IIFM Bhopal?

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At the PG level, the college offers two-year fully residential PGDFM and PGDSM courses. The college also provides PhD courses to students. The total seat intake for MBA is 375. Check below IIFM Bhopal PGDM specialisation-wise intake:

MBA SpecialisationSeat Intake
Forest Management150
Sustainability Management75
Sustainable Development75
Development and Sustainable Finance75

 

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Indian Institute of Forest Management Bhopal admission is based on merit and entrance exams.  Admission to various courses is based on personal interviews, merit, and accepted entrance exams. The institute accepts national entrance exams such as CAT, MAT, XAT, and others. Aspiring candidates must qu

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The admission process at MBA in IIFM Bhopal is that students must have a bachelor's degree with at least 50% marks (45% for SC/ST/PwD candidates). Students who will be taking the final year test can also apply, but they must have their provisional degree and mark sheet by June 30 of the admission ye

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The mode of application is online. Eligible aspirants need to pay an application fee of INR 1,000 (INR 500 for SC/ ST/ DA). Check below the steps to apply for IIFM Bhopal admission:

Step 1: Visit the official website of IIFM Bhopal.

Step 2: Click on 'Admission open' on the Home page.

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The applications are currently open for IIFM Bhopal PGDM admission. Check below the application deadline:

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Last date to apply31 Jan '24

To get admission, candidates must have valid scores in accepted entrance exams such as MATXATCATCMAT, and others.

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Admission to FPM course is based on CAT/ UGC NET/ GMAT/ RAT/ GATE/ CSIR NET/ ICAR NET scores followed by presentation and personal interview round. The shortlisted candidates are called for counselling and document verification. Candidates need to pay a fee to confirm their seat in the institute. In

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