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.

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MBA in Forestry Management - Batch of 2025

4.6

Review of Indian Institute of Forest Management.

Placements: There are 100% placements. It varies according to the hard work and efforts put in to get the desired one. The average package ranges from 8-10 LPA, and the highest package is 21 LPA according to the 2023 report. Top recruiting companies for our course are EY, Deloitte, JK Paper Ltd., Birla Estates, Vedanta, Hindalco, and IUCN. Internship percentage is 100.

Infrastructure: The infrastructure is excellent. We have Wi-Fi connection in classrooms, a computer centre, a library, and a hostel. There is a well-equipped computer lab with no time restrictions, so we can study both day and night. There are smart classrooms with projectors and boards. The mess food is quite good and served with a variety. The canteen runs on all days except Sunday with a variety of snacks, tea, coffee, etc. For sports enthusiasts, there is a basketball court, a badminton court, TT equipment, and a ground for other outdoor sports.

Faculty: Teachers are very helpful and qualified. They are all PhD holders and knowledgeable. They are involved in many projects in different fields. The course curriculum is relevant and updated according to current industry requirements. The structure includes classroom learning, field visits, field work, internships, case studies, and a lot of industry-interface interaction sessions by renowned personalities and alumni. Exams are moderately difficult but manageable by following regular classes and active participation. A relatively grading pattern is followed here.

Other: It conducts many extracurricular activities. It is a place that does not sleep but teaches us time management, crisis management, leadership, teamwork, participation through events, sports, assignments, etc. There are many events of sports, cultural, adventure, and a national business fest named Coalescence every year.

Reviewed on 2 Dec 2025Read More

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MBA in Forestry Management - Batch of 2027

4.6

I'm really happy with my IIFM journey.

Placements: IIFM Bhopal has maintained almost 100 percent placements in recent batches, with the highest package reaching around 20.5 LPA and the average package staying near 10.3 LPA. Leading companies such as PwC, EY, S&P Global, ICICI Bank, Fincare SFB, and Aditya Birla regularly recruit from the campus across sustainability, operations, and development sectors. Students receive roles in sustainability management, project management, carbon business, general management, and research. Students also secure PPOs based on their internship performance and skill set.

Infrastructure: IIFM Bhopal offers an academic environment with Wi-Fi, smart classrooms, computer labs, a peaceful library, one of the best libraries among environmental management institutes, and a wide range of books, journals, and digital resources. The campus is spread across lush green forested surroundings, creating a serene beauty. Hostels are spacious, clean, and well-maintained. The mess facilities are also good, and the canteen offers additional snacks and meals. Medical facilities are available on campus, visiting doctors, and ambulance services. The campus has sports infrastructure, including both indoor and outdoor sports. The facilities are reliable, comfortable, and supportive for both academic and extracurricular needs.

Faculty: Professors are really knowledgeable, some are research scientists as well. Teaching quality is practical-based wherever needed. The course curriculum is relevant to the roles that are actually to be performed in organisations. Semester exams are a little difficult, you need to be very attentive during classes to score well. Relatively, grading is done.

Other: As I had a background in agriculture, I developed a keen interest in knowing more about this forestry management course. I felt that this is something different, which covers real issues right now faced by the world to reach towards SDG with balancing the environment and human society.

Reviewed on 27 Nov 2025Read More

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MBA in Forestry Management - Batch of 2027

4.8

A great college for management and sustainability aspirants.

Placements: 100 percent placement as of now reported from PGD-FM and PGD. The average package can be considered as 10.3 LPA. According to placement data, some of the major recruiters are Vedanta, EY, Hindalco, and PwC. The placement structure is well furnished with various opportunities. The curriculum prepares you well through internships, field visits, and practical assignments. Intern recruiters include the Ministry of Environment and the Forest Wildlife Institute of India, and many more.

Infrastructure: The campus spans 230 acres, approximately situated on a lush green hilltop. The architecture is beautiful, incorporating open walk yards, classrooms are air-conditioned, the auditorium is well-maintained, and the library is multistoried. The computer centre is well-equipped; it runs GIS remote sensing software, statistical tools, etc. The library has a large print and digital collection, and an online public access catalog is available.

Faculty: Mostly, the faculty hold Ph.D. degrees. They are our subject experts, helpful as well, and they focus on developing our personality in the best possible way. They have 23 core faculty and 44 adjunct guest faculty. Many faculty members hold PhDs, and some have real-world field experience, bringing both academic and consultancy experience. They emphasize peer learning group assignments and field visits. Several students say that professors are interactive and helpful as well.

Other: I chose this course because I wanted to make a career in sustainability. The curriculum is balanced. IIFM Bhopal is one of the major institute that blend studies with sustainability fieldwork internships, giving us practical exposure as well.

Reviewed on 15 Nov 2025Read More

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IIFM is a leading provider of online courses, offering a wide range of programs designed to enhance professional skills and knowledge. With years of experience in the industry, IIFM has established a reputation for delivering high-quality, online training. Their courses cater to diverse learners and are delivered through various formats to suit different learning styles. Students benefit from hands-on exercises and real-world case studies, ensuring a comprehensive learning experience. IIFM`s team of experienced instructors brings industry expertise to the classroom, preparing students for success in their chosen fields. With a high satisfaction rate among past participants, IIFM remains a trusted choice for individuals seeking to advance their careers through targeted education.

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Indian Institute of Forest Management Fee Structure

Indian Institute of Forest Management fee structure gets renewed every year by the authority. As per the 2025 fee structure, the ranges from INR 36,000 to 11,80,000. After final selection, the fee payment must be done for seat confirmation. The below table mentions more Indian Institute of Forest Management fee information:

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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IIFM Bhopal Admission Dates 2025

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Companies like IDFC Bank, Axis Bank, MicroSave, Sambodhi, Spandana, E&Y, Samastha, SKS, Basix, Kantar Public, Techno Serve, Dharma Life, Dr Reddy's Foundation visited our campus for placements.

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MBA in Forestry Management - Batch of 2027

4.8

5.0Placements4.0Infrastructure5.0Faculty5.0Crowd & Campus Life5.0Value for Money

It is not a average B-School.

Placements: Speaking of our super seniors, the recruiters range from a diverse base, for example, consulting firms like EY to sustainability-focused companies and banks like WWF, UNDP, NABARD, and AXIS Bank. The average package is around 10 LPA, the median drops slightly to 8.8 LPA, and the highest is 20.50 LPA.

Infrastructure: The institute offers a peaceful green campus. Along with some special complimentary spots like a grassland with a view of the dam reservoir, caves, and a spot known as Bhopal Point, from where you can get an elevated view of a part of Bhopal. Classrooms are well-maintained with most facilities provided, and the mess is managed by students themselves. The menu is balanced and hygienic. The only issue is that, as the number of students increases, the dining area is not sufficient for one-time dining. Sports facilities like volleyball, badminton, and a gym are available with proper coaches.

Faculty: A very diverse, qualified, and experienced range of faculty members is present at IIFM. The course includes a mix of classroom lectures with case studies and frequent fieldwork and industrial exposure. The curriculum makes students extraordinarily industry-ready with its niche course exposure.

Reviewed on 15 Nov 2025Read More

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MBA in Forestry Management - Batch of 2027

4.6

4.0Placements5.0Infrastructure5.0Faculty5.0Crowd & Campus Life4.0Value for Money

Vibrant campus and career focused.

Placements: Our course has nearly 100% placements, with packages ranging from 8.2 LPA to 20.5 LPA. The average package offered is 10.38 LPA. Top recruiters include Hindalco, ITC, EY, PwC, and WWF, offering roles in sustainability, ESG, and CSR. There are two internships that the college provides, summer and winter internships, where every student gets an internship through the institute.

Infrastructure: The campus has Wi-Fi-enabled classrooms, a computer centre with 24/7 access, and advanced software like SPSS and GIS tools. The library is multi-storeyed and air-conditioned, housing over 41,000 volumes, journals, e-books, and subscriptions to databases. The programme is fully residential with proper air-conditioned hostels, common rooms, a gym, sports facilities, and gear. The mess is a student-managed mess that serves very good quality and hygienic food. Doctors visit every alternate day at the hostels; basic health care and first aid are available on campus.

Faculty: IIFM faculty are highly qualified and supportive, using case studies and fieldwork for practical learning. The curriculum is industry-relevant, making students job-ready. Exams are moderately tough but manageable, with a near 100% pass rate. Their fieldwork and experiences provide hands-on exposure to real-world scenarios.

Other: I chose IIFM's MBA in Forestry Management for its blend of management and forestry, as my background is in forestry. Best parts: fieldwork, industry exposure, and diverse roles. They could improve with more teacher integration. The campus is green and vibrant, with good facilities, events, and sports. There are fests, concerts, and events. Simply, this campus doesn't sleep; it's always alive.

Reviewed on 14 Nov 2025Read More

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MBA in Sustainability Management - Batch of 2023

4.6

4.0Placements5.0Infrastructure4.0Faculty5.0Crowd & Campus Life5.0Value 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 Sustainability Management - Batch of 2018

4.6

4.0Placements5.0Infrastructure5.0Faculty4.0Crowd & Campus Life5.0Value 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

3.8

3.0Placements5.0Infrastructure3.0Faculty4.0Crowd & Campus Life4.0Value 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.

Reviewed on 8 Dec 2022Read More

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

Answered 10 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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Dua naqvi

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

Answered 10 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.

Nishant Shukla

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

Answered a year 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

Shailja Rawat

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

Answered a year ago

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

Shailja Rawat

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How are DPM placements at IIFM Bhopal?

Answered a year ago

IIFM Bhopal provides good placements for students officially pursuing a course from the institute. As of now, the institute has not released the placement data for the DPM programme. However, the institute has shared the placement statistics for other courses. As per the report, the average package

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