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IIFM Bhopal Admission Process

Indian Institute of Forest Management (IIFM), Bhopal admission is offered to the postgraduate and doctoral-level courses. Candidates seeking admission to the Indian Institute of Forest Management are selected based on the students’ performance in the national-level entrance exams. Students meeting the eligibility criteria can apply for IIFM Bhopal admissions.

  • IIFM Bhopal Admissions are offered for MBA and DPM Programmes.
  • IIFM MBA admissions are offered for various specialisations such as Forestry Management, Sustainability Management, Sustainable Development, and Development and Sustainable Finance.
  • Entrance Exams Accepted for Indian Institute of Forest Management Bhopal admissions are  CAT/ XAT/ MAT/ CMAT/ GMAT/ GRE/ UGC NET/ ICAR/ CSIR NET are accepted for the admission process.
  • GATE 2026 exam will be conducted from 7th to 15th February 2026 for IIFM DPM admission.

IIFM Bhopal admission process involves filling out an application form online, paying the application fees and uploading necessary documents. Students will be shortlisted based on the scores obtained in entrance exams. Shortlisted students need to appear for the group discussion, followed by a personal interview.

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Indian Institute of Forest Management Bhopal Admissions 2026 Highlights

Mentioned below are the names of the entrance examinations that are accepted at the time of Indian Institute of Forest Management Bhopal admissions. 

Entrance Exams Accepted at the time of IIFM Bhopal Admissions

Courses

Entrance Exams

MBA

CAT/ XAT/ MAT/ CMAT

DPM

CAT/ GMAT /GRE/ UGC NET- JRF/ ICAR-SRF / DST Inspire/ CSIR NET

How to Apply for Indian Institute of Forest Management Bhopal Admissions 2026?

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

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 IIFM Bhopal’s application fees of Rs 1,500 for the General category.

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

Indian Institute of Forest Management Bhopal Admissions 2026 for MBA Programme

The Indian Institute of Forest Management Bhopal offers an MBA programme for the duration of 2 years at the postgraduate level. 

IIFM Bhopal Admissions Eligibility Criteria

Courses

Eligibility Criteria

MBA

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

+

Valid marks in the CAT/ XAT/ MAT/ CMAT / GMAT

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/ MAT/ CMAT/ GMAT

  • Candidates are shortlisted on the basis of the entrance exam score

  • Shortlisted candidates will have to appear for the personal interview round

  • Final selection of the candidates is done on the basis of the past academic performance, entrance exam score and other criteria

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

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Indian Institute of Forest Management Bhopal Admissions 2026 for DPM Programme

Indian Institute of Forest Management offers one doctoral course that is DPM (Doctoral Programme in Management). Candidates can check the IIFM Bhopal DPM eligibility criteria in the table below. 

IIFM Bhopal Admissions Eligibility Criteria

Courses

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/ RAT/ ICAR-SRF (PGS – merit list for award of SRF)/ DST Inspire/CSIR NET 

  • Following that, candidates are advised to acquire minimum marks in the above exams.

  • Candidates qualifying for research aptitude test 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 2026

  • 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: Candidates need to carry all the above-mentioned documents in order to make the IIFM Bhopal admission process easy.Sustainable Development

IIFM Bhopal Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's)

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

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 with a valid CAT/ XAT/ MAT/ CMAT/ GMAT score is the eligibility criteria for MBA at IIFM Bhopal.

2: Who is eligible to apply for a MBA of IIFM Bhopal?

Candidates who hold 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) with a valid CAT/ XAT/ MAT/ CMAT/ GMAT score are eligible to apply for a MBA of IIFM Bhopal.

3: Can I get direct admission to IIFM Bhopal?

Admission to IIFM Bhopal is done based on candidates' performance in the entrance examination such as CAT/ XAT/ MAT/ CMAT/ GMAT followed by WAT/Personal Interviews which will be conducted through Offline mode. 

4: How can I get admission in IIFM Bhopal?

To get admission to IIFM Bhopal candidates are required to meet the eligibility criteria for admission to MBA courses. Candidates have to secure valid scores in national-level entrance exams such as CAT/ XAT/ MAT/ CMAT/ GMAT. IIFM Bhopal will use the above-mentioned entrance exam scores for shortlisting candidates. 

Shortlisted candidates will have to appear for the WAT/Personal Interview. Candidates based on their performance in the entrance exam and WAT/PI will be selected for admission.

5: Does IIFM Bhopal accept CAT scores?

Yes. CAT scores are accepted by the IIFM Bhopal. Apart from the CAT scores the institute also offers XAT/ MAT/ CMAT/ GMAT scores to get admission into the Indian Institute of Forest Management, Bhopal.

Student Reviews for IIFM Bhopal

College Infrastructure: 4.3/5
Academics: 4.6/5
Placements: 4/5
Value for Money: 2.6/5
Campus Life: 4.3/5

Excellent industry exposure and extraordinary placement.

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.

Learning and living life at IIFM

Verified Review

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.

IIFM experience sharing

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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.

Have a question related to IIFM Bhopal ?

So I am female got 74 percentile in CAT, ews category, acads are 8/8/7, what are the colleges i am eligible for?

Hello Monika,

You are eligible for Baby IIMs or Newer IIMs, as the top-tier or moderate-tier IIMs usually close around 80-90+ cutoffs. Here is list of eligible IIMs for you:

  • IIM Jammu
  • IIM Sirmaur
  • IIM Sambalpur
  • IIM Visakhapatnam
  • IIM Bodh Gaya
  • IIM Nagpur

Hello aspirant,

CAT is one of the toughest exam of India. Many students appear in this exam every year, so with 49 percentile you can not decent college in India even if you got the benefit of reservation. So I suggest you to prepare hard and appear for CAT next

Hello there,

With a 70 percentile it is not easy to make it in the IMT Hyderabad because the cutoff usually reaches 85-90+ for general category, even IMT Nagpur has low chances since the cutoff usually reaches 75-85. However, IMI Kolkata, is your safe option, since the cutoff is around

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