What are the eligibility criteria for admission to IIFM

Candidates must hold a bachelor’s degree with at least 50% marks (45% for SC/ST/PwD) in any discipline. Admission to the MBA programme is through CAT, XAT, CMAT, MAT or GMAT scores

Indian Institute of Forest Management (IIFM), Bhopal

Bhopal, Madhya PradeshEst. 1982

NIRF Rank #75
AICTE
AACSB
NAAC A+

IIFM Bhopal is a renowned institute that focuses on sustainable management, forestry, and the environment. It was founded in 1982 as an independent institution under the Ministry of Agriculture and was subsequently transferred to the Ministry of Environment, Forests, and Climate Change, Government of India. In order to combine ecological and managerial viewpoints, it provides customized management programs. IIFM is a key player in developing individuals for leadership in natural resource management and sustainable development, with a solid background in research, training, and consulting. It stands out from other institutions in the field of management education due to its multidisciplinary approach and policy-focused activities.

Avg placement: —
Flagship fee: ₹13L; MBA in Forestry Management (MBA-FM) · 2-yr residential
Top package: —
Programs: 4; Across all modes

Admission dates not announced yet.

Eligibility

Accepted exams

CAT

80%General

XAT

No cutoff published

MAT

No cutoff published

CMAT

No cutoff published

GMAT

No cutoff published

Note: Minimum 50% in graduation · Work experience not required

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Placements

MBA in Forestry Management (MBA-FM)

Flagship programme only · Class of 2024-26

Avg CTC

—

Not published

Highest CTC

—

151 companies

Placed

96.9%

189 students placed

Placement trend · batch-wise

Avg CTC
Highest

Offers by sector

All programs combined

Sector split not published yet.

Summer internships · 2024 batch

Top recruiters

Official placement report 2024-26View official data

Programs & Fees

Avg CTC

—

Not published

Avg. Tuition Fee

₹13L

Across 4 programs

Placed

96.9%

Batch of 2024-26

MBA in Forestry Management (MBA-FM)
Flagship
Full-time2 yearsResidential
150
Seats
—
No data
₹13L
Tuition
MBA in Sustainability Management (MBA-SM)
Full-time2 yearsResidential
75
Seats
—
No data
₹13L
Tuition
MBA in Sustainable Development (MBA-SD)
Full-time2 yearsResidential
75
Seats
—
No data
₹13L
Tuition

Program	Seats	Avg. Placement	Tution Fee
MBA in Forestry Management (MBA-FM)Flagship Full-time2 yearsResidential	150	—No data	₹13LTuition
MBA in Sustainability Management (MBA-SM) Full-time2 yearsResidential	75	—No data	₹13LTuition
MBA in Sustainable Development (MBA-SD) Full-time2 yearsResidential	75	—No data	₹13LTuition
MBA in Development and Sustainable Finance (MBA-DSF) Full-time2 yearsResidential	75	—No data	₹13LTuition

Total cost of the MBA

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₹14.1Lknown costs so far

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Tuition fees: ₹13L
Monthly EMI: ₹21,919

Scholarships

2 scholarships

₹4

Highest award

Central Sector Scholarship Scheme for Scheduled Castes (Top Class Education) – MoSJ&E

Eligibility

SC category students at IIFM
4 scholarships available per batch
awarded by Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment, Government of India
covers full tuition fee, lodging and boarding charges, and books and stationery at a fixed rate

Central Sector Scholarship Scheme for Scheduled Tribes (Top Class Education) – MoTA

Eligibility

ST category students at IIFM
5 scholarships available per batch
awarded by Ministry of Tribal Affairs, Government of India
covers full tuition fee, lodging and boarding charges, and books and stationery at a fixed rate

₹4
Highest award
Central Sector Scholarship Scheme for Scheduled Castes (Top Class Education) – MoSJ&E
Eligibility
- SC category students at IIFM
- 4 scholarships available per batch
- awarded by Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment, Government of India
- covers full tuition fee, lodging and boarding charges, and books and stationery at a fixed rate
Central Sector Scholarship Scheme for Scheduled Tribes (Top Class Education) – MoTA
Eligibility
- ST category students at IIFM
- 5 scholarships available per batch
- awarded by Ministry of Tribal Affairs, Government of India
- covers full tuition fee, lodging and boarding charges, and books and stationery at a fixed rate

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Campus

What’s on campus

230-acre campus

Hostel is mandatory · 4 hostel blocks

Getting there

Start
IIFM Bhopal campus
Bhopal
Airport
~9.7 km
Bhopal Airport
Railway
~6.5 km
Bhopal Railway Station
Nearest city
In the city
Bhopal

Living nearby

PGs and flats around IIFM Bhopal, by distance from campus

Rings at 1, 2, 5 and 10 km. Dots show distance only, not direction.

1Indian Institute of Forest Management0.8 km

2Hari Om Boys Hostel & Guest House, Nehru Nagar -Best Boys Hostel |Top Boys Hostel |Guest House in Nehru Nagar Bhopal1.1 km

3Singhai boys hostel1.5 km

4Sahyog Boys Hostel2.5 km

5Mahesh Boys Hostel5.5 km

6HARI OM BOYS HOSTEL AND GUEST HOUSE, M.P. NAGER5.7 km

7AMB Boy's Hostel5.7 km

8Vrindavan Dham Boys Hostel & P.G5.9 km

Admission

Admission rounds

Application fee

₹2K

Apply at iifm.ac.in

Interview cities

Ahmedabad, Bhopal, Delhi, Guwahati, Chennai, Bengaluru, Kolkata

Step by step

01
Apply and appear for CAT/XAT/MAT/CMAT entrance exam
02
Apply online at iifm.ac.in/admission and pay application fee
03
Shortlisting based on qualifying exam score
04
Based on the scores of written exam students will be called for Personal Interview which will be held in offline mode at designated centres such as Ahmedabad, Bhopal, Delhi ,Guwahati, Chennai, Bengaluru, Kolkata

05
Personal Interview (PI) at designated offline centres
06
The offer letter gets released.
07
Fee payment for admission confirmation

Selection

Written Ability Test
Personal Interview

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What MBA courses are offered?

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The school offers MBA – Forestry Management MBA – Sustainability Management MBA – Sustainable Development MBA – Development and Sustainable Finance

Can I get admission to IIFM with a 80 percentile in CAT?

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Yes, a 80 percentile in CAT is generally considered competitive for IIFM. However, final selection depends on other parameters like academic background, diversity, work experience, and performance in the interview

What is the total fee structure for the MBA programs?

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The total program fee is approximately ₹11.8 lakhs for Indian candidates.

Are there any scholarships or financial aid options available for students?

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IIFM students can apply for government scholarships. The college does not offer any.

What is the unique aspect of IIFM’s curriculum compared to other B-schools?

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IIFM integrates core management principles with environmental and developmental issues, offering courses on sustainability, natural resource management, policy analysis, and social entrepreneurship, setting it apart from traditional MBA programs.

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Indian Institute of Forest Management (IIFM), Bhopal

Accepted exams

Placement trend · batch-wise

Offers by sector

Summer internships · 2024 batch

Top recruiters

MBA in Forestry Management (MBA-FM)

MBA in Sustainability Management (MBA-SM)

MBA in Sustainable Development (MBA-SD)

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