Is IIFM Bhopal a good college?

Yes, IIFM Bhopal is one of the eminnet college which offers quality edcuation to the students. It is an autonomous institute under the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change, Government of India. The institute appoints eminet faculty members and focuses on therotical and practical knowledge to the students. IIFM has top-notch infrastructure which is equipped with lush green gardens with all the necessary amenities available for the students.

What is the fees of IIFM Bhopal PGDM?

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: Fee Components General SC/ST Academic Fee (First Year) INR 7.08 lakh INR 4.24 lakh Academic Fee (Second Year) INR 4.72 lakh INR 2.83 lakh

Does IIFM Bhopal accept CAT score?

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.

Does IIFM Bhopal have 100% placements?

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: Particulars Placement Statistics (2023) the highest package INR 20.50 LPA Average package INR 10.38 LPA Median package INR 10 LPA 75th percentile package INR 11.52 LPA 25th percentile package INR 8.20 LPA No. of students in PG batches 103 No. of recruiting organisations 46 Students sought on-campus/ off-campus placements 97.08% Placement rate 100% PPOs accepted 8% Popular recruiters ESAF, Fincare Small Finance Bank, JK Paper Ltd.

Why should anyone join IIFM Bhopal for PGDFM programme?

PG Diploma in Forest Management is a popular course of IIFM Bhopal. Joining this course will benefit students not only in terms of placement but also learning. The PGDFM course include summer internship programmes for the growth of the students. The flagship programme- Post Graduate Diploma in Forestry Management (PGDSM) comprises all the ingredients of a standard MBA course together with a unique extension to Environment, Social Development, Sustainability, and Rural Markets. Talking about placements, the highest package offered to PGDFM students was INR 38 lakh. The average package recieved was INR 8.5 lakh.

In which companies IIFM Bhopal alumni are working?

Some of the eminent companies where the IIFM alumni are placed are listed below: IIFM Bhopal Alumni Placements: Top Companies KPMG TERI EY Bharat Financial Inclusion Limited JK Paper Limited IIFL Samasta Finance Limited MicroSave Consulting Annapurna Finance Pvt. Ltd.

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Indian Institute of Forest Management Fee Structure

Candidates wanting to take admission at Indian Institute of Forest Management must check out the fees for their desired courses. The institute fees vary across the available courses. The total fee comprises various components, such as tuition fees, security deposit, hostel fees, etc. Check out the following table for IIFM Bhopal fees:

Course Name	One-Time Fee	Tuition Fee	Hostel Fee
MBA/PGDM	INR 31,500	INR 11,80,000	INR 3,78,000
Ph.D.	INR 39,000	INR 92,500	INR 1,08,000
Certificate		INR 36,000

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

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.

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

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:

Category	Application Fee
GEN/ OBC/ DA/ EWS	INR 1,500
SC/ ST/ DA	INR 1,000

Q: What is the total cost to pursue PhD at IIFM Bhopal?

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:

Fee Components	Amount
Tuition Fees	INR 92,500
Hostel Fees	INR 1.08 lakh
One-Time Fee	INR 39,000
Total Fee	INR 2.4 lakh

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

IIFM Bhopal Admission Dates 2025

IIFM Bhopal accepts GMAT scores for admission to different programmes. Upcoming events scheduled for IIFM Bhopal admission via these exams are tabulated below:

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Q: Is entrance exam accepted for MBA at IIFM Bhopal?

Yes, IIFM Bhopal accepts national-level Management entrance exams like MAT, XAT, CAT, CMAT, and others. The shortlisted aspirants are further called for WAT and a personal interview round. After completion of the selection process, the institute sends an offer letter to the selected aspirants. Once the offer letter is issued to the students, the last date to pay the fee is intimated.

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

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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The top recruiting companies are KPMG, PwC, ICICI Foundation, Jai Kisan, WWF, and many more.

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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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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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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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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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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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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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Q: What to do after applying for the IIFM Bhopal Doctoral Programme in Management (DPM) course?

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.

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How much waitlist moves for the EWS category at IIFM Bhopal?

Answered 2 months ago

It truly depends on the number of seats in your desired course verses number of applicants partipating.

The waitlist usually moves from 2 to 3 wait list kindly go through the cutoff of the first list, if you are around that you may get chance in the second list

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Is there any chance that application date for IIFM Bhopal will be extended?

Answered 3 months ago

While there's no guarantee, past instances suggest there's a possibility of an extension. IIFM Bhopal has extended application deadlines before 17 February 2025, for the 2025-27 batch. The last date to apply for the MBA programs was initially February 28, 2025, but was later extended.

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Can I get admission in DPM at IIFM Bhopal with 75 percentile in CAT?

Answered 5 months ago

The selection process for admission to the IIFM Bhopal Doctoral Programme in Management course is based on a broader range of entrance exams, including CAT/GMAT/UGC-CSIR-JRF/NET/GATE/ICAR NET. Other than this, admission of students also depends on their performance in the subsequent GDPI round. Ther

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Can I get admission in IIFM Bhopal for DPM with 60% in Class 12?

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As per the eligibility criteria for the IIFM Bhopal DPM programme, candidates seeking admission to the programme are required to possess a Master's degree or postgraduate Diploma or BE/BTech degree or its equivalent followed by at least two years of relevant work experience or Professional qualifica

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Will I get a fee refund if I cancel my admission at IIFM Bhopal?

Answered 6 months ago

Yes, at IIFM Bhopal, if a student wishes to cancel the admission, he/she is entitled to a refund of fees. However, the refund amount varies as per the point of time when notice of withdrawal of admission is given. Check out the below table to know the institutes refund policy:

Point of time when notice of withdrawal of admission	% of Refund of Fees
100% (minus INR 1,000 processing fee)	15 days or more before the formally notified last date of admission
90% (minus INR 1,000 processing fee)	Less than 15 days before the formally notified last date of admission
80% (minus INR 1,000 processing fee)	15 days or less after the formally notified last date of admission
50% (minus INR 1,000 processing fee)	30 days or less, but more than 15 days after formally notified last date of admission
No Refund	More than 30 days after formally notified last date of admission