Colleges in Bhopal

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 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.

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.

IIFM Bhopal's Doctoral Programme in Management (DPM)/PhD course runs for a duration of five years. During this course duration, for the first two years, students study advanced electives. After that, students are given three years of time to complete thesis work and research /teaching assignments. To know more, candidates can visit the official website of the institute.