Indian Institute of Forest Management Bhopal Answered Questions

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 Fees100% (minus INR 1,000 processing fee)15 days or more before the formally notified last date of admission90% (minus INR 1,000 processing fee)Less than 15 days before the formally notified last date of admission80% (minus INR 1,000 processing fee)15 days or less after the formally notified last date of admission50% (minus INR 1,000 processing fee)30 days or less, but more than 15 days after formally notified last date of admissionNo RefundMore than 30 days after formally notified last date ofadmission

Yes, students who are officially pursuing the IIFM Bhopal Doctoral Programme in Management (DPM) programme are offered hostel facilities. Students who wish to live on campus premises can opt for the facilities. As per the official website, the institute has four hostels, namely Nilgiri, Vindhyachal, Aravalli, and MDP Block.Each hostel is equipped with furnished rooms, a hot water facility, a recreational area, a TV, a mess, and more. As per official sources, the students who are allotted hostels are required to pay a sum of INR 1.08 Lacs as hostel fees. This fee can be paid online by visiting the official website of the institute. Note: The above-mentioned fee is as per the official sources. However, it is indicative and subject to change.

Yes,  IIFM Bhopal offers scholarships for students who are officially pursuing the Doctoral Programme in Management course. These scholarships are offered to provide financial assistance to meritorious and deserving students. Moreover, the institute also offers contingency grants to second and fifth-year students. Interested students can check out the official website of the institute to know more.

Yes, fees can be an important factor while comparing the IIFM Bhopal DPM course with other similar institutes/colleges. Comparing based on fees helps students calculate the affordability of a programme. The lower the fees, the greater the affordability. As per official sources, the total fees to pursue Doctoral Programme in Management at IIFM Bhopal is INR 92,500.Note: The above-mentioned fee is as per the official sources. However, it is indicative and subject to change.

A PhD degree from IIFM Bhopal provides graduates with a broad career scope. PhD scholars can pursue different career paths, each with the potential for attractive earnings. Scholars can look out for jobs in the field of academia. Students can apply to work as a professor or researcher. Scholars can expect to start with a salary ranging from INR 7 to INR 8 LPA.However, the students must note that the pay and job title may differ from student to student depending on the student's skill, knowledge, and experience. PhD graduates can also explore the field of consultancy. They can join an established firm that deals with their area of research or set up their own consultancy company. 

The Research Aptitude Test (RAT) exam is an aptitude test and part of the Indian Institute of Forest Management evaluation process for the PhD course. The test is preferably during the month of June-July. To be able to appear for the exam, students must first apply with a valid entrance test score. Only those who meet the cutoff are invited to appear for the exam.

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 ComponentsAmountTuition FeesINR 92,500Hostel FeesINR 1.08 lakhOne-Time FeeINR 39,000Total FeeINR 2.4 lakhNote: 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 examsScore in RAT testPerformance in the PI roundAt last, the selected candidates must report to the institute for document verification and payment of fees.

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.