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      IIFM Bhopal Admission 2027: Dates, Fees, Eligibility, Cutoff & Application Form

      Labhanshi Kaim

      Updated on Sep 25 2026, 04:48 PM IST

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      • On Sept 17, 2026 the college hosted Jaison Thomas for a guest lecture on Nature-Related Financial Disclosures.

      • The last date to fill the Indian Institute of Forest Management application form is December 31, 2026.

      IIFM Bhopal Admission Process

      Indian Institute of Forest Management admissions 2027 is offered to the MBA and DPM programme. Admission to the IIFM courses is entrance based. Students must ensure to satisfy the minimum Indian Institute of Forest Management admission eligibility criteria as per the programme chosen. 

      • IIFM Bhopal admissions are offered for MBA and DPM programmes.
      • Last date to fill the Indian Institute of Forest Management application form is December 31, 2026.  Once the offer letter is issued to the students the the last date of fee/payment will be intimated.
      • Entrance Exams Accepted for Indian Institute of Forest Management Bhopal admissions are CAT/ XAT/ CMAT/ GMAT examination based on the course chosen. 

      The admission process of the IIFM Bhopal involves filling out an application form online, paying the application fees, and uploading necessary documents. The admission at the IIFM is based on several factors such as past academic performance, performance in the interview round and several criteria. The college will tentatively start from the 1st week of July 2027.

      Read More: IIFM Bhopal Placement

      Indian Institute of Forest Management Bhopal Admissions 2027 Highlights

      For the IIFM Bhopal admission 2027, students need to score valid marks in the respective entrance examinations. Mentioned below are the names of the entrance examinations that are accepted at the time of Indian Institute of Forest Management Bhopal admission for the academic year 2027

      Entrance Exams Accepted for IIFM Bhopal Admissions

      Courses

      Entrance Exams

      MBA

      CAT/ XAT/ GMAT/ CMAT

      DPM

      CAT/ GMAT/ GRE/ UGC NET-JRF or any other based on specialisation chosen

      How to Apply for Indian Institute of Forest Management Admissions 2027?

      Candidates willing to take the IIFM Bhopal admissions need to follow the registration process mentioned below.

      IIFM Bhopal Registration Process

      • First, visit iifm.ac.in for the online application.

      • Then, fill out the application form with the required details.

      • Pay the required IIFM Bhopal’s application fees

      • Submit the application form and take a printout for future reference

      Note: The application fees for the GEN/OBC/DA/EWS category is Rs 1,500 and the application fees for the SC/ST/ DA category is Rs. 1000.

      Indian Institute of Forest Management MBA Admissions 2027

      The Indian Institute of Forest Management Bhopal offers an MBA programme for the duration of 2 years at the postgraduate level across several specialisations. The details about the Indian Institute of Forest Managements Bhopal MBA course is given below. 

      IIFM Bhopal MBA Selection Criteria

      Course

      Seat Intake 

      Eligibility Criteria

      MBA

      375

      Graduation with 50% marks (45% marks for the reserved category)

      IIFM Bhopal MBA Specialisation Wise Seat Intake

      ParticularsSeat Intake
      MBA in Forestry Management (MBA-FM)150
      MBA in Sustainability Management (MBA- SM)75
      MBA in Sustainable Development75
      MBA - Development and Sustainable Finance75

      IIFM Bhopal MBA Admission Process

      • First, candidates are required to meet the eligibility criteria before applying 

      • Visit the official website and fill the application form 

      • Candidates have to secure valid scores in national-level entrance exams such as CAT/ XAT/ GMAT/ CMAT

      • Candidates are shortlisted based on the entrance exam score

      • Shortlisted candidates will have to appear for the personal interview round and WAT (Written Ability Test)

      • Final selection of the candidates is done based on the entrance exam score followed by the performance of candidates in WAT/personal interview round

      • Later, candidates must ensure to get their documents verified and pay the IIFM Bhopal admission fees 2027

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      Indian Institute of Forest Management DPM Admissions 2027

      Indian Institute of Forest Management offers one doctoral course, which is DPM (Doctoral Programme in Management). The details about the Indian Institute of Forest Management DPM course for the academic year 2027 is given below.  

      IIFM Bhopal DPM Selection Criteria

      Course

      Eligibility Criteria

      DPM 

      Bachelor's degree with 60% marks

      Or

      Master’s degree with 60% marks/ A five-year integrated Master’s degree

      Or

      Professional qualifications namely CA, ICWA, CS, with a minimum of 60% marks (absolute) a bachelor's degree with a minimum of 60% marks.

      IIFM Bhopal DPM Admission Process

      • For IIFM Bhopal DPM admission, candidates should meet the eligibility criteria.

      • Fill out the application form from the official website

      • Candidates should have any of the CAT/ GMAT/ GRE/ UGC NET-JRF or any other based on specialisation chosen

      • Then candidates then need to appear in the Research AptitudeTest and Personal Interview round

      • The final selection of candidates will be based on entrance exam score, performance in the interview round and more

      • Selected students must pay the IIFM Bhopal DPM admission fees and submit all the required documents

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      Documents Required for Indian Institute of Forest Management Bhopal Admissions 2027

      • Passport-size photograph

      • Class 10th certificate and mark sheet

      • Class 12th certificate and mark sheet 

      • Bachelor's degree certificate 

      • Entrance exam scorecards

      • ID Proof

      • Migration certificate

      • Transfer certificate

      • Caste certificate

      Note: Students need to carry all the above-mentioned documents in order to make the IIFM Bhopal admission process easy.

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      Q: What is the eligibility criteria for the MBA at IIFM Bhopal?
      A:

      Bachelor’s degree in any discipline with at least 50% marks or equivalent CGPA (45% in case of candidates belonging to Scheduled Caste (SC), Scheduled Tribe (ST) and Differently Abled (DA) (it may also be referred to as Persons With Disability (PWD) categories).
       

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      Student Reviews for IIFM Bhopal

      Average Rating

      4.3
      Rating given by students

      Total Reviews

      31
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      Overall

      4.3

      Infrastructure

      4.3

      Placements

      4

      Campus Life

      4.3

      Academics

      4.6

      Value for Money

      2.6

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      Excellent industry exposure and extraordinary placement.

      Anonymous Posted on 8 Mar'25
      MBA Forestry Management - Batch of 2022-01-01
      5

      Academics

      The college's academic programs are exceptional, with rigorous and well-structured curricula, experienced faculty, and a strong focus on research and innovation. Students receive personalized attention, mentorship, and opportunities for hands-on learning, internships, and projects.

      College Infra

      The college infrastructure is exceptional, with modern, well-maintained facilities, state-of-the-art technology, and top-notch sports facilities. The campus is Wi-Fi enabled, with a vast library and excellent classrooms. Overall, the infrastructure is outstanding, providing an ideal learning environment.

      Placements

      The average salary package is around ₹6 lakhs per annum, with some students receiving offers as high as ₹12-15 lakhs.100% student are placed.The college's strong industry connections, rigorous academic programs, and dedicated placement cell ensure that students are well-prepared for the job market.
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      Learning and living life at IIFM

      Prakhar Chopde Posted on 27 Nov'23
      MBA Forestry Management - Batch of 2025-01-01
      4

      Academics

      Course Outlook is Well Suited for modern Competition in the Sector and brings growth both Academically and personality development. Faculty uses experience and knowledge both to deliver lectures and provide specialized insights.

      College Infra

      Architecture by Charles Correa. Modern Infrastructure with proper Facilities and Equipment. Classrooms are Air Conditioned with Comfortable Furniture and smart Classroom Model. Decent Library and Sports Area, Hostels are Well Ventilated and Receive adequate Sunlight. Mess is Hygienic and Spacious.

      Placements

      Good ROI, 100% placement with International Opportunities and best in class organizations taking part in placement form campus with complete support from the institute to ensure good placement. Avg being around 11 LPA
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      IIFM experience sharing

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      Sayani Chatterjee Posted on 17 Feb'20
      MBA Forestry Management - Batch of 2021-01-01
      5

      Academics

      I am a student of PGDFM, Post Graduate Diploma in Forestry Management. Any student who is passionate to work for the Forestry sector, Development sector, microfinance, can opt for this course. Apart from this IIFM also offers PGDSM, Post Graduate Diploma in Sustainability Management. The curriculum is regularly updated according to the industry needs, for which it seeks help from the expansive alumni network working in varied sectors. Some of the brilliant minds of India teach students here.

      College Infra

      Infrastructure and building design of IIFM is considered to be a work of art. It has all the required facilities like smart classes, computer lab, auditorium, WiFi connectivity throughout the campus, etc., within an expansive green space of 230 acres. Swaruchi Mess, the student-run Mess, works tirelessly towards providing nutritious and hygienic food. IIFM has a brilliant collection of books in its library and regularly updates the same. Apart from all this, it also has a dedicated sports Centre

      Campus Life

      IIFM is blessed with 230 acres of lush green campus. The most lucrative part of the campus is the grasslands. Huge land covered with grasses, trees containing around 139 species of birds. After a long day of classes, the campus provides the much-needed recreation through its natural beauty.

      Placements

      The highest placement this year was of 14 LPA and average was 7.8 LPA. Some of the recruiters of IIFM are WWF, Kantar, Fincare, Sambodhi, CEEW, IDFC First Bank, JK Paper, etc. The average CTC figure is continuously increasing with every passing year.

      Value For Money

      For two years the course fee for the batch 2020 - 2022 is 6.4 L, whereas the average salary is 7.8 LPA giving a 121% ROI.
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      For a B.Sc. with Chemistry, Botany and Zoology (CBZ), if the CAT application asks separately for:

      • Degree Name: B.Sc.
      • Graduation Stream: Science
      • Discipline: enter/select Science if that is an available option.

      If the Discipline dropdown has a more specific option such as “Biological Sciences,” “Life Sciences,” or “Zoology/Botany,”

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