IIFM Bhopal: Courses, Fees, Contact Details, Facilities

Divya Verma

Updated on - Jan 16, 2025

IIFM Bhopal Latest Updates

January 16, 2025

• XAT result is most probably to be declared on January 18, 2025, at xatonline.in. Scores can be downloaded with the use of the XAT ID and password by the candidate. 

January 11, 2025

• XAT Results are expected to be announced on or before January 18, 2025. The scores for XAT 2025 would be downloadable through xatonline.in with your XAT ID and password. Provisional answer keys for objections and finally preparing the final result, XAT will issue on its portal, www.xlri.edu/portal/ end.
• The provisional answer key for XAT 2025 is released on xatonline.in. The answer key is downloadable. Responses can be compared, and objections can be raised within a time-bound period. Cutoffs are released for the top colleges such as XLRI at 91-95 percentile and SPJIMR at 93.5-95 percentile. Results will be declared by the third week of January 2025 after resolving objections.

January 06, 2025

• The XAT 2025 response sheet is anticipated to release January 8-9, 2025, at the official website, xatonline.in. This will enable candidates to assess their performance and predict scores. XAT 2025, which was conducted on January 6, was moderate to tough. The response sheet will contain questions with section-wise questions, responses provided by the candidate, and their respective correct answers.

January 04, 2025

• The XAT exam will take place in computer-based mode in over 110 cities on January 5, 2025, from 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM. There will be no essay-writing component this year; there will be 20 questions on GK. Candidates must report by 12:30 PM with a gate closure at 1:50 PM. About 1.42 lakh candidates have registered for this MBA entrance exam being conducted by XLRI Jamshedpur. 

January 03,2025

• ICSSR-sponsored one-day international conference on community-based ecotourism under the Vision Viksit Bharat @2047.

December 30,2024

• XAT 2025 The exam will be scheduled for January 5. Some prominent changes are that the length of the exam is curtailed to 180 minutes; essay writing has been given up; and GK questions have been pruned to 20 only. The paper consists of two parts: VALR and Decision Making, Quant Apt, Part 1 and GK, Part 2. Total questions to be given is 95.

December 27,2024

• The XAT 2025 admit card is out and can be downloaded from xatonline.in. Registered candidates can retrieve their hall tickets by login with their XAT ID and password. The admit card provides the following important details: Test center address, exam timing, and reporting time Two color printouts of the admit card are required on the examination day.

December 24,2024

• The XAT 2025 admit card, which was set to be released on December 20, 2024, has been further delayed. As such, XLRI Jamshedpur is likely to publish it by December 25-26, 2024, with the examination day being January 5, 2025. Candidates must come with two color printouts of their admit card containing their personal details, exam timings, and the test centre address. 

December 21,2024

• The XAT 2025 admit card was to be released on December 20, 2024. XLRI is now expected to release the same on December 21, 2024, at xatonline.in. Registered candidates will be able to download their hall ticket by logging into their credentials. The XAT 2025 exam will be held on January 5, 2025, in 110 cities spread across India. Key details are also available on the admit card.

December 19,2024

• XAT 2025 Admit Card will be available online at xatonline.in on December 20, 2024. Candidates may log in using their date of birth and XAT ID to download the XAT hall ticket. The exams will be conducted on January 5, 2025. There will be 110 test cities in India. Candidates can find the details, including the date, timing, venue, and important instructions, on the admit card.

December 16,2024

• XAT Admit Card 2025 is available to download from December 20, 2024 Official XAT Website Login Credentials Registered candidates can download it The Exam will take place on January 5, 2025 One sitting across 110 cities in Test City and Centre Exam timings mentioned in the admit card after which check your test center.

December 9,2024

• The XAT 2025 registration process ends today. Candidates can fill up their application forms on the official website at xatonline.in. XAT is one of the most popular MBA entrance exams in India for XLRI and other top B-schools. Fill in all details correctly to ensure eligibility for this high management test.

In 1982, IIFM Bhopal was founded as an independent organisation under the jurisdiction of the Indian government's Ministry of Environment, Forests, and Climate Change. The college is known to train students in management and related fields. The college currently holds offline classes in accordance with directives from the appropriate government. AICTE has approved IIFM Bhopal's programs, while NAAC has awarded IIFM Bhopal an A+ accreditation.

IIFM Bhopal provides quality education for management and allied techniques and methods for the development of forestry in the country. It offers courses in the field of Management. It includes Post Graduate Diploma in Forestry Management [PGDFM], Post Graduate Programme in Sustainability Management [PGDSM], and FPM.

IIFM Bhopal considers the scores of  CAT/XAT/MAT/CMAT/GMAT for the selection of the candidates. Registration has begun for a few of these entrance exams. CAT 2024 is scheduled for November 24, 2024, and XAT 2025 will be conducted on January 05, 2024. 

IIFM Bhopal placement cell organises drives every year, and significant recruiters visit, ensuring maximum placements every year. For 2023, the highest package offered was INR 20.5 LPA, and the average package offered was INR 10.38 LPA.

IIFM Bhopal Highlights

The highlights of IIFM Bhopal, such as university type, approvals, facilities, etc., are mentioned below.

IIFM Bhopal Admission 2025

IIFM Bhopal admissions 2025 process will soon begin. The admission process will be based on the scores on different national management entrance exams of CAT, XAT, MAT etc. However, IIMs and XLRI will not have a hand in the selection process of the students. 

IIFM Bhopal offers admission based on the scores of entrance exams and qualifying exams. 

IIFM Bhopal Eligibility Criteria

Indian Institute of Forest Management offers PG diploma courses in management and FPM programs to its students. The basic eligibility for the courses is graduation in the respective and required subjects. 

The specific eligibility requirements are given below:

Post Graduate Diploma in Forestry Management (PGDFM) Eligibility Criteria

• Candidates must have an aggregate of 50% in graduation from a recognised university.
• Students must have valid scores for any of the management entrance exams, such as CAT/XAT/MAT/CMAT/GMAT.

Post Graduate Programme in Sustainability Management (PGDSM) Eligibility Criteria

• Candidates must have an aggregate of 50% in graduation from a recognised university.
• Students must have valid scores for any of the management entrance exams, such as CAT/XAT/MAT/CMAT/GMAT.

Fellow Programme in Management Eligibility Criteria 

• Bachelor’s with at least 50% aggregate + Master’s or equivalent degree with First Class, including a five-year/four-year Master’s (integrated program)

IIFM Bhopal Admission Dates 2025

The 2025 IIFM admission process will soon begin. The dates for a few of the entrance exams for upcoming sessions have been announced. Given below are the announced and tentative dates. 

IIFM Bhopal Ranking

IIFM Bhopal is accreditated by MBA and is honored by many government organizations for its outstanding performance in education and other disciplines. Below is an overview of the institute's rankings in the last few years by different organisations:

• Business Today 2023 has ranked IIFM Bhopal at 48th position in the MBA category.
• Ranked 53 by the Outlook 2020
• Ranked as 75 MBA college in the NIRF ranking 2021
• In the overall forest management colleges, it is ranked as 8th college by MHRD.

IIFM Bhopal Courses

IIFM Bhopal offers courses in the field of Management. It offers courses at various levels, such as PG, Doctorate, and Certification courses. The offered courses by the institute are mentioned below:

IIFM Bhopal Fee Details

The fee details of different PG diploma courses at IIFM Bhopal is given below:

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Why Choose IIFM Bhopal?

Indian Institute of Forest Management with an outmost with 40 years of teaching, stands out to be one of the best forest management colleges in India. IIFM Bhopal Ranking for MBA/PGDM by Business Today 2023 is 48. The institute meets the needs of Indian forestry and forest-related industries. It also calculates the appreciation of those who are selected for training.

The courses offered by IIFM Bhopal incorporate the use of theoretical frameworks, methods, methodologies, and management concepts for the sustainable management of natural resources for development, conservation, and ecological balance.

For PGDFM, in the first year of the curriculum, core management education pertaining to issues in forestry, social development, and the environment is the main focus. Additionally, the curriculum places a strong emphasis on fundamental knowledge and abilities in all first-year classroom terms as well as in term four of the second year.

For PGDSM, through classroom instruction, fieldwork, summer internships, and industrial projects, participants can develop their application skills and gain a comprehensive understanding of how sustainability can be integrated into company strategy through immersion experiences in real-world scenarios.

IIFM Bhopal Cutoff

IIFM Bhopal cutoff 2024 has not yet been released. Admission to both PG diploma courses is based on the institute's cut-off criteria. The cut off details of the MBA/ PGDM course are based on CAT and other entrance exams.

The expected IIFM Bhopal cutoff 2024 for CAT scores for admission to PGD programs is given below:

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IIFM Bhopal Infrastructure

IIFM Bhopal has a vast infrastructure, with advanced facilities. With highly renowned software. It has an excellent infrastructure which is upgraded with the latest technologies every year. In addition to having basketball courts, nature clubs, sports clubs, literary clubs, adventure clubs, and other activities, IIFM Bhopal also boasts sporting facilities. Students can also stay in hostels at IIFM Bhopal. The college offers gym and canteen amenities. Some of them are stated below:

• Computer Centre
• Library
• Sports
• Hostel and Mess 
• Wi-Fi

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IIFM Bhopal Placements

The IIFM Bhopal 2023 placement drive has been successfully completed. The average package for IIFM Bhopal was INR 10.38 LPA. Additionally, the highest package was INR 20.50 LPA, while the median package was INR 10 LPA. Furthermore, INR 8.20 LPA and INR 11.52 LPA, respectively, were the packages for the 25th and 75th percentiles. 

IIFM Bhopal provides assistance to students to achieve 100% campus placements. The students of this institute are privileged to work with reputed organizations. Through Case Study, Field Visits, Research and Presentations, Summer Internships, Alumni Network Committee and various other activities and events, the students are made industry-ready. Summer internship at this institute is an integral part of the curriculum. All the students must do 2 internships during their course.

Few Internship Recruiters:

• Aga Khan Rural Support Programme
• Community Collective Society for Integrated Development 
• Chhattisgarh Minor Forest Produce Department
• Bihar Rural Livelihood Promotion Society
• Applied Environmental Research Foundation
• Forest Development Corporation of Maharashtra
• Madhya Pradesh Hastashilp Evam Hasthkargha Vikas Nigam Ltd.
• Ministry of Environment and Forests GOI
• MP Eco-tourism Development Board

Few Top Recruiters:

• MSME Fragrance and Flavour Development Centre, Ministry of MSME
• Madhya Pradesh Hastashilp Evam Hasthkargha Vikas Nigam Ltd.
• National Commodity and Derivatives Exchange Ltd
• Sambodhi Research and Communication Pvt. Ltd
• Tadoba Andhari Tiger Reserve Conservation Foundation
• Wildlife Institute of India
• The Energy and Resource Institute 

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IIFM Bhopal Scholarships

IIFM Bhopal provides scholarships to students. Candidates are required to meet the eligibility conditions set by the college to vail the scholarship facility. More details regarding the University scholarship are cited below:

• The Central Sector Scholarship Scheme of Top Class Education for Scheduled Castes (SC) Students
• Central Sector Scholarship Scheme of Top Class Education for Scheduled Tribes (ST) Students
• Performance Linked  Merit Scholarship Scheme
• Academic Awards

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IIFM Bhopal Collaborations

The institute has many collaborations with organizations. Some of them are mentioned below:

• Regional Community Forestry Training Center for Asia and the Pacific [RECOFTC]
• International Tropical Timber Organization [ITTO]
• Food and Agriculture Organization [FAO]
• United Nations Development Programme [UNDP]
• United States Forest Service [USFS]
• International Development Research Centre [IDRC]
• World Bank
• Cambridge University
• Oxford Forest Institute

IIFM Bhopal Alumni

 Indian Institute of Forest Management has its alumni a group of engineers, technologists, and scientists. They have set up an Alumni Association Consisting of a dedicated team.