What is Indian Institute of Forest Management (IIFM) known for?
Indian Institute of Forest Management (IIFM) offers M.Phil, MBA / PGDM across 19 active programme records.
Indian Institute of Forest Management (IIFM), Bhopal – 2026 Overview
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19Active programmes
3Student reviews
4.3Average rating
1Placement years
About Indian Institute of Forest Management (IIFM)
History and Background
IIFM Bhopal Highlights Particular Detail Type | Establishment Year Public | 1982 Approved By AICTE Admission mode Online & Offline Admission Criteria Merit & Entrance Based Accepted Entrances CAT / XAT /UGC-NET/ GMAT/ RAT/ GATE /CSIR-NET/ ICAR-NET Courses Offered PG - PGDFM, PGDSM PhD & FPM Application Fee INR 1000 Top Recruiters Aditya Birla Group, HDFC Bank, ICICI Bank, Deloitte, BYJUs, E & Y Facilities Hostel, Guest House, Mess, Library, Computer Lab, Sports Facilities Admission Helpdesk 0755-2671929 Website https://iifm.ac.in/ IIFM Bhopal Courses Indian Institute of Forest Management (IIFM) offers forest management courses at PG Diploma and PhD levels. The courses offered are the Post Graduate Diploma in Forestry Management (PGDFM), The Post Graduate Diploma in Sustainability Development (PGDSM), and the Fellow Program in Management (FPM). These programs are approved by the All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE). The courses are mentioned along with their eligibility criteria and seat intake: Courses Eligibility Seats PGDFM Bachelor’s degree in any discipline with a minimum 50% A valid CAT / XAT score 150 PGDSM Bachelor’s degree in any discipline with a minimum 50% A valid CAT / XAT score 50 FPM Bachelor’s or Master’s degree with a minimum 50% A valid score in any of these CAT / UGC-NET/ GMAT/ RAT/ GATE /CSIR-NET/ ICAR-NET
Campus and Location
Established in 1982. Located in Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh. Po Box 357, Nehru Nagar, Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh
Courses and Programmes Offered
M.Phil Programmes
- Master of Philosophy Natural Resource Management – 1 years – The minimum qualification for all candidates shall be Post Graduate degree/diploma or its equivalent with a minimum of 55% aggregate marks recognized by anIndian University or Association of Indian Universities (AIU). The relaxation of 5% marks at the Masters Degree (P.G) eligibility criterion shall be given to candidates belonging to SC/ST/PD category as per the guidelines of UGC. · M.Phil profile
MBA / PGDM Programmes
- Fellow Programme in Management (FPM) Communication Management – 4 years – A Bachelors Degree with atleast 50 percent marks/ Masters degree (minimum two years prescribed duration after 10+2+3 years of formal education) in relevant discipline (relevancy has to be decided by the IIFM) with at least 55% marks including Five year/Four year Integrated masters Degree programme and with good academic records. · MBA / PGDM profile
- Fellow Programme in Management (FPM) Entreprenuership – 4 years – A Bachelors Degree with atleast 50 percent marks/ Masters degree (minimum two years prescribed duration after 10+2+3 years of formal education) in relevant discipline (relevancy has to be decided by the IIFM) with at least 55% marks including Five year/Four year Integrated masters Degree programme and with good academic records.
- Fellow Programme in Management (FPM) Finance – 4 years – A Bachelors Degree with atleast 50 percent marks/ Masters degree (minimum two years prescribed duration after 10+2+3 years of formal education) in relevant discipline (relevancy has to be decided by the IIFM) with at least 55% marks including Five year/Four year Integrated masters Degree programme and with good academic records.
- Fellow Programme in Management (FPM) Human Resources – 4 years – A Bachelors Degree with atleast 50 percent marks/ Masters degree (minimum two years prescribed duration after 10+2+3 years of formal education) in relevant discipline (relevancy has to be decided by the IIFM) with at least 55% marks including Five year/Four year Integrated masters Degree programme and with good academic records.
- Fellow Programme in Management (FPM) Marketing – 4 years – A Bachelors Degree with atleast 50 percent marks/ Masters degree (minimum two years prescribed duration after 10+2+3 years of formal education) in relevant discipline (relevancy has to be decided by the IIFM) with at least 55% marks including Five year/Four year Integrated masters Degree programme and with good academic records.
- Fellow Programme in Management (FPM) Rural Management – 4 years – A Bachelors Degree with atleast 50 percent marks/ Masters degree (minimum two years prescribed duration after 10+2+3 years of formal education) in relevant discipline (relevancy has to be decided by the IIFM) with at least 55% marks including Five year/Four year Integrated masters Degree programme and with good academic records.
- Fellow Programme in Management (FPM) Strategic Management – 4 years – A Bachelors Degree with atleast 50 percent marks/ Masters degree (minimum two years prescribed duration after 10+2+3 years of formal education) in relevant discipline (relevancy has to be decided by the IIFM) with at least 55% marks including Five year/Four year Integrated masters Degree programme and with good academic records.
- Fellow Programme in Management (FPM) Supply Chain Management – 4 years – A Bachelors Degree with atleast 50 percent marks/ Masters degree (minimum two years prescribed duration after 10+2+3 years of formal education) in relevant discipline (relevancy has to be decided by the IIFM) with at least 55% marks including Five year/Four year Integrated masters Degree programme and with good academic records.
- Post Graduate Diploma in Forestry Management (PGDFM) Agricultural – 2 years – Applicants should have at least a three-year bachelor's degree in any discipline obtained through the 10+2+3 system or an equivalent qualification recognised by the Association of Indian Universities (AIU), with a minimum 50% aggregate marks (45% for SC/ST/DA) or equivalent CGPA
- Post Graduate Diploma in Forestry Management (PGDFM) Banking – 2 years – Applicants should have at least a three-year bachelor's degree in any discipline obtained through the 10+2+3 system or an equivalent qualification recognised by the Association of Indian Universities (AIU), with a minimum 50% aggregate marks (45% for SC/ST/DA) or equivalent CGPA
- Post Graduate Diploma in Forestry Management (PGDFM) Business Environment – 2 years – Applicants should have at least a three-year bachelor's degree in any discipline obtained through the 10+2+3 system or an equivalent qualification recognised by the Association of Indian Universities (AIU), with a minimum 50% aggregate marks (45% for SC/ST/DA) or equivalent CGPA
- Post Graduate Diploma in Forestry Management (PGDFM) Communication Management – 2 years – Applicants should have at least a three-year bachelor's degree in any discipline obtained through the 10+2+3 system or an equivalent qualification recognised by the Association of Indian Universities (AIU), with a minimum 50% aggregate marks (45% for SC/ST/DA) or equivalent CGPA
- Post Graduate Diploma in Forestry Management (PGDFM) E- Business – 2 years – Applicants should have at least a three-year bachelor's degree in any discipline obtained through the 10+2+3 system or an equivalent qualification recognised by the Association of Indian Universities (AIU), with a minimum 50% aggregate marks (45% for SC/ST/DA) or equivalent CGPA
- Post Graduate Diploma in Forestry Management (PGDFM) Entreprenuership – 2 years – Applicants should have at least a three-year bachelor's degree in any discipline obtained through the 10+2+3 system or an equivalent qualification recognised by the Association of Indian Universities (AIU), with a minimum 50% aggregate marks (45% for SC/ST/DA) or equivalent CGPA
- Post Graduate Diploma in Forestry Management (PGDFM) Finance – 2 years – Applicants should have at least a three-year bachelor's degree in any discipline obtained through the 10+2+3 system or an equivalent qualification recognised by the Association of Indian Universities (AIU), with a minimum 50% aggregate marks (45% for SC/ST/DA) or equivalent CGPA
- Post Graduate Diploma in Forestry Management (PGDFM) Finance and Accounts – 2 years – Applicants should have at least a three-year bachelor's degree in any discipline obtained through the 10+2+3 system or an equivalent qualification recognised by the Association of Indian Universities (AIU), with a minimum 50% aggregate marks (45% for SC/ST/DA) or equivalent CGPA
- Post Graduate Diploma in Forestry Management (PGDFM) Human Resources – 2 years – Applicants should have at least a three-year bachelor's degree in any discipline obtained through the 10+2+3 system or an equivalent qualification recognised by the Association of Indian Universities (AIU), with a minimum 50% aggregate marks (45% for SC/ST/DA) or equivalent CGPA
- Post Graduate Diploma in Forestry Management (PGDFM) Market Research and Data Analytics – 2 years – Applicants should have at least a three-year bachelor's degree in any discipline obtained through the 10+2+3 system or an equivalent qualification recognised by the Association of Indian Universities (AIU), with a minimum 50% aggregate marks (45% for SC/ST/DA) or equivalent CGPA
Admission Process and Eligibility
Eligibility Criteria by Programme
- M.Phil: The minimum qualification for all candidates shall be Post Graduate degree/diploma or its equivalent with a minimum of 55% aggregate marks recognized by anIndian University or Association of Indian Universities (AIU). The relaxation of 5% marks at the Masters Degree (P.G) eligibility criterion shall be given to candidates belonging to SC/ST/PD category as per the guidelines of UGC..
- MBA / PGDM: A Bachelors Degree with atleast 50 percent marks/ Masters degree (minimum two years prescribed duration after 10+2+3 years of formal education) in relevant discipline (relevancy has to be decided by the IIFM) with at least 55% marks including Five year/Four year Integrated masters Degree programme and with good academic records..
Entrance Exams Accepted
How to Apply
Check the relevant programme eligibility, follow the mapped entrance-exam or university counselling route, and confirm dates, documents and fees on the official admission notice.
Cutoffs and Entrance Exams
Entrance Exams for Indian Institute of Forest Management (IIFM)
Key entrance exams and routes recorded in the database: CAT.
Cutoff Trends
Branch-wise and category-wise cutoffs are not published in the current dataset. Check the official university or counselling website for the latest cutoffs.
Placements and Recruiters
Placement Highlights by Programme
2023₹20 LPA
MBA / PGDM (2023): Highest ₹20 LPA, Average ₹11 LPA, Lowest ₹4 LPA.
Top Recruiters
ACC Cement, Aditya Birla Group, axis bank, Bihar Rural Livelihood Promotion, Center of Environment Education (CEE), ECO CAPITAL, Energy Resources Institute (TERI), FINO, Gujarat State Watershed Agency, Hand in Hand, HDFC Bank, ICICI Bank, IDBI Bank, ITC, Jungle Lodges & Resorts (JLR), Lupin, Madhya Pradesh Khadi Village Industries Corporation, Madhya Pradesh Environmental Planning & Coordination (EPCO), Madhya Pradesh Forest Department, Madhya Pradesh Horticulture Department, MART, MSME CLUSTERS, National Innovation Foundation, NCDEX, New Concept Information System, Prime Minister Rural Devpt. Fellowship (PMRDF), Sahyog Microfinance, Sambodhi Research, SRIJAN India, Uttarakhand Biodiversity Board, WWF and others (31 recruiters in database).
Placement Data Disclaimer
Package units, currency and placement percentages are not fully specified in the source. Treat these figures as indicative and verify the latest official placement report.
Student Reviews and Ratings
Overall Student Ratings
- Total active reviews: 3
- Average overall rating: 4.3/5
- Infrastructure: 4.7/5
- Hostel: 4.7/5
- Clubs/Activities: Not recorded
- Faculty: 4.5/5
- Admission: Not recorded
Faculty and Departments
Key Faculty Members
- Dr. G.A. Kinhal – Director
Rankings and Recognition
NIRF and Other Rankings
- times_b 2024: Rank 34 out of 100.
- cs 2024: Rank 14 out of 100.
- nirf 2021: Rank 75 out of 100.
- nirf 2020: Rank 63 out of 200.
- nirf 2018: Rank 41 out of 200.
Frequently asked questions
What are the main courses at Indian Institute of Forest Management (IIFM)?
Indian Institute of Forest Management (IIFM) lists Master of Philosophy Natural Resource Management, Fellow Programme in Management (FPM) Communication Management, Fellow Programme in Management (FPM) Entreprenuership, Fellow Programme in Management (FPM) Finance, Fellow Programme in Management (FPM) Human Resources, and other programmes.
Which entrance exams are accepted by Indian Institute of Forest Management (IIFM)?
The active programme mappings list CAT.
How are placements at Indian Institute of Forest Management (IIFM)?
Placement records are available for 1 programme-year record(s), including average and highest package values where reported.
What is the average package at Indian Institute of Forest Management (IIFM)?
The available placement records include average package values such as ₹11 LPA. Values can vary by year and programme.
What is the ranking of Indian Institute of Forest Management (IIFM)?
The profile contains 5 active ranking record(s), including times_b rank 34 and cs rank 14.
What is the student rating of Indian Institute of Forest Management (IIFM)?
Indian Institute of Forest Management (IIFM) has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 from 3 active review(s).
Which recruiters are associated with Indian Institute of Forest Management (IIFM)?
The available records include recruiters such as ACC Cement, Aditya Birla Group, axis bank, Bihar Rural Livelihood Promotion, Center of Environment Education (CEE), ECO CAPITAL.
Data note: Fees, placements, rankings and reviews are recorded evidence and may change by batch, category, role, recruiter mix or academic year. Verify the latest official information before applying.