Colleges in Bhopal

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 IIFM Bhopal releases the merit list, selected candidates must present original and self-attested photocopies for verification purposes. Such candidates are required to bring along the following documents:

• Class 10 marksheet
• Class 12 marksheet
• Migration certificate
• School leaving certificate/transfer certificate
• UG marksheets
• UG degree
• PG marksheets (if applicable)
• Letter of experience (if applicable)
• NOC certificate (if applicable)
• Category certificate (if applicable)
• Income certificate (applicable for candidates seeking admission via EWS category)

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.

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.

Yes, IIFM Bhopal offers a Doctoral Programme in Management leading to the award of a PhD degree. This programme is offered for a maximum duration of five years. Moreover, students who are a part of this programme are offered an array of specialisations to choose from. For admission, students can apply on the official website of the institute. 

No, NLIU Bhopal does not provide 3 year LL.B course. Instead they yare known for offering a 5-year integrated B.A. LL.B.  (Hons.) programme and a 1-year LL.M. program. Maximum duration is seven academic years. There are two semesters in an academic year.The total cost to pursue this 5 year integrated course anges around INR 750000 excluding other expenses of transportation and food.