Indian Institute of Forest Management Bhopal Answered Questions

Hi Sandeep!
You are right that the government companies recruit students for a specific project for a period of time. But, these projects run for a long period of time. Through this project, you need to prove yourself and you need to give your best performance, so that the organization can appoint you for other projects as well. You need to prove your potential. You need the organization to feel your importance so that they can hire you permanently. After joining any private or government organization, one has to showcase and perform at their level best to retain their employment.

Hi Sandeep! Congrats. First of all, I would like to say you that PGDFM is a valid course. I think, you should refer to IIFM website to know more about it. It is a of-course a degree equivalent to PGDM. In fact, both are same. You refer to the website. It would clear all your doubts.

Hi Sandeep! Its good to hear that you received the placement report.
As I replied you previously in your asked questions that package range in IIFM is between Rs.4.5 lacs p.a to Rs.8.5 lacs p.a. Average package for 2014-16 batch was Rs.6 lacs p.a. Around 40 companies visited the institute for 80 students. Unfortunately, due to some health issues of students, the administration of the institute had to declare a holiday for 10 days. Due to this holiday, some companies could not visit the institute. Else, around 50 companies were lined up to visit the institute for placement of 80 students.

Hi Sandeep! You heard right that the mess committee is managed by students. The committee decides on every issues related to the mess such as menu, finance and others. After you join, you will understand its function clearly.
The placement report will publish soon.

Hi Ankit! IIFM provides with several knowledge in the field of forest management and environment. It gives details knowledge in these topics. In IIFM, there are many faculties, who are in IFS. They can also guide you in various ways. After passing out from IIFM, some students also go for IFS. But, you would have to appear for the respective exam for IFS. There is no short cut for it. Yeah, IIFM and its faculties can surely can guide you in this journey. According to me, IIFM can help you.

Hi Sandeep! First of all, I want to inform you that IIFM has a record of 100% placement. In this year as well, all the students of 2014-16 batch got placed. Package ranged in between 4.5 lacs p.a to 8.5 lacs p.a. Average package for 2014-16 batch was 6 lacs p.a. Around 40 companies visited the institute for 80 students. Unfortunately, due to some health issues of students, the administration of the institute had to declare a holiday for 10 days. Due to this holiday, some companies could not visit the institute. Else, around 50 companies were lined up to visit the institute for placement of 80 students. However, IIFM ranked 8th among 'Top 50 Management Institutes for Research and Teaching' in India by National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF) in 2016. Regarding the scope after PGDFM, you must be aware that, IIFM provides with three management branches related to environment, development and sustainable livelihood. By pursuing PGDFM in IIFM, one not only has an opportunity to work in banking sectors, but also has an option to work in a different field related to environment, development and sustainable livelihood. These fields have a very broad scope in upcoming future. The job profile of IIFMites varies, as IIFM provides varied knowledge. Like, job profile in development sector is programme manager, in micro-finance is area manager. In banking sector, job profiles are deputy manager, assistant product manager, and sales manager. In environment sector, job profiles are research associate, programme manager and project officer in government jobs. And for any other query, you may ask questions related to it in this platform itself. There is no need to have the contact number.