MBA in Sustainable Development 

at IIFM Bhopal, Bhopal

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.

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.

The total fee for IIFM Bhopal MBA 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:

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:

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. 

The IIFM Bhopal placements 2023 recorded 100% of the students placement rate for its PGDFM and PGDSM batches. Check the tabulated data given below for more details on the IIFM Bhopal recent placements overall stats:

The Indian Institute of Forest Management (IIFM) in Bhopal outlines its fee structure for the 2023-2025 batch, with the Post Graduate Diploma in Forestry Management (PGDFM) and Post Graduate Programme in Sustainability Management (PGDSM) costing INR 7.80 Lacs for General Category/Non-creamy OBC/Differently Abled Candidates, and INR 4,67,200 for SC/ST Candidates. Hostel facilities are available, with fees set at INR 1.25 Lacs for General/NC-OBC/DA category students and INR 75,000 for SC/ST category students. The institute reports an average placement package of INR 9 lakhs, reaching a high of INR 36 lakhs. Beyond academics, IIFM provides various facilities, including a sports complex, library, computer center, canteen, and gym. While acknowledging relatively higher fees, the institute's strong placement opportunities and comprehensive facilities underscore its commitment to fostering academic and personal development among its students.

IIFM Bhopal refunds the complete fee in case the host cancels the course. The host is not liable for any other charges that candidate incurred. The course fee for certificate course is INR 36,000. The payment of fee can be done in two installments.

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.

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