IIFM Bhopal Admission 2026 (Open): Dates, Fees, Eligibility & Selection Criteria

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.

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.

The IIFM Bhopal PhD eligibility criteria state that students who have a Master's degree or Post Graduate Diploma/BE or BTech Degree or its equivalent followed by at least 2 years of relevant work experience/Professional qualifications namely CA, ICWA, or CS, are eligible to apply. Moreover, students must have obtained a minimum of 60% marks (absolute). Moreover, prospective candidate must not be more than 45 years old as of 1 Jul, 2025.

CAT is one of the accepting exams for IIFM Bhopal MBA admission. Candidates with a CAT score can apply for MBA 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.

As per Government of India requirements, IIFM Bhopal reserves some seats for reserved category. Below is the reservation criteria:

Once the students have submitted the application forms, the selection committee at the Indian Institute of Forest Management begins the screening process. The committee conducts the evaluation process based on their score in the national-level entrance test, followed by an institute-level written test and PI session. After that, the institute releases a merit list with the names of the students suited for the programme.

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.

The total cost to pursue the IIFM Bhopal PhD programme is calculated by adding amounts associated with multiple fee elements. Some of the key fee components are the tuition fee, admission fee, caution fee, etc. Other than these, students willing to live in the hostels must also pay the hostel fees. Students must note that this fee is applicable for a duration of five years. Tabulated below is the complete fee structure for the PhD programme:

Note: The above-mentioned fee is as per the official sources. However, it is indicative and subject to change.

Students seeking admission to the IIFM Bhopal PhD course must fulfil the basic eligibility requirements in the first place. Only those who satisfy the eligibility requirements can apply by filling out the application form. The form is generally made available on the institute's official website.

After completion of the application stage, the selection of students is done based on the following parameters:

• Score in accepted entrance exams
• Score in RAT test
• Performance in the PI round

At last, the selected candidates must report to the institute for document verification and payment of fees.

Yes, IIFM Bhopal offers scholarhsips to the meritorious students under various schemes. The institute is recognised 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.

Yes, IIFM Bhopal offers a Doctoral Programme in Management leading to the award of a PhD degree. This programme is offered for a maximum duration of five years. Moreover, students who are a part of this programme are offered an array of specialisations to choose from. For admission, students can apply on the official website of the institute. 

The allocation process for Indian Institute of Forest Management Bhopal PhD seats consists of various steps. Candidates can check below to know how to get a PhD seat at IIFM Bhopal:

1. Visit the official website of the institute to perform an eligibility check.

2. Fill out the application form available on the official website.

3. If shortlisted, appear for the institute-level test, i.e., RAT. Those who qualify RAT are further invited for the PI process.

4. Stay updated with the merit list. If shortlisted, report at the institute for the document verification process and payment of fees.