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    Total Fees
    12.98 L
    Exam
    CAT

    Fees Details

    General

    ₹ 12.98 L

    SC

    ₹ 7.79 L

    ST

    ₹ 7.79 L

    OBC

    ₹ 12.98 L

    Disclaimer: Data for total fees has been calculated based on all years/semesters as provided by the college. The actual fees may vary.

    Course Details

    MODE

    Full time

    DURATION

    24 Months

    The fully residential two years (PGDFM) Post Graduate Diploma in Forestry Management was launched in July, 1988 for young graduates from all over the country, belonging to different streams of knowledge to meet the requirement for professional managerial manpower in forestry and allied sectors. PGDFM is recognized by the All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE) and equated to a corresponding Masters Degree of an Indian University by the Association of Indian Universities (AIU).

    The PGDFM program aims to develop professionals who will have a judicious mix of three different kinds of skills-first, familiarity with a variety of scientific and technical aspects of forestry, environment and development sector. Second, grounding in basic analytical and managerial skills; and third, to apply the technical, analytical and managerial skills in the real field to assist and influence the decision making process.


    Important dates

    Exams and EventsDates
    CAT
    Admit Card Date (Mode - Online)
    3 Nov'26 - 28 Nov'26
    CAT
    Exam Date (Mode - Online)
    28 Nov'26 - 28 Nov'26
    CMAT
    Exam Date (Mode - Online)
    6 Feb'27 - 6 Feb'27
    XAT
    Application Date (Mode - Online)
    14 Jul'26 - 5 Dec'26
    XAT
    Admit Card Date (Mode - Online)
    19 Dec'26 - 2 Jan'27
    XAT
    Exam Date (Mode - Online)
    2 Jan'27 - 3 Jan'27

    Eligibility Criteria

    A candidate must 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), awarded by any of the universities incorporated by an act of the central or state legislature in India or other educational institutions established by an act of Parliament or declared to be deemed as a university under Section 3 of the UGC Act. 1956, or possess an equivalent qualification recognized by the Ministry of Human Resource Development, Government of India.
     
    Candidates appearing for the final year of bachelor’s degree/equivalent qualification examination and those who have completed degree requirements and are awaiting results can also apply. If selected, such candidates will be allowed to join the programme provisionally, only if he/she submits a certificate latest by June 30, 2025 from the Principal/Registrar of his/her College/Institute (issued on or before June 30, 2025) stating that the candidate has completed all the requirements for obtaining the bachelor’s degree/ equivalent qualification on the date of the issue of the certificate.

    Admission Details

    A candidate must 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)

    Apply through CAT / XAT/CMAT/GMAT (Valid Scores). IIFM will use CAT/XAT/CMAT/GMAT score for
    short-listing the candidates. IIMs/XLRI/AIMA/NTA have no role either in the selection
    process or in the conduct of the programme.

    Admission through CAT/XAT/CMAT/GMAT followed by WAT/Personal Interviews
    which will be conducted through Offline mode in the following centres viz: 1) Bhopal 2) Delhi 3) Ahmedabad 4) Guwahati 5) Bengaluru 6) Kolkata and 7) Chennai.

    Student Reviews for MBA Forestry Management

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

    Excellent industry exposure and extraordinary placement.

    College Infrastructure

    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.

    Learning and living life at IIFM

    Verified Review

    College Infrastructure

    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.

    IIFM experience sharing

    Verified Review

    College Infrastructure

    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

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