IIFM Bhopal (Indian Institute of Forest Management) was established as an autonomous institute under the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change, Government of India, in 1982. Located at Nehru Nagar, Bhopal, the institute is accredited with an A+ Grade by NAAC. IIFM offers training to students in Management and related subjects. It offers postgraduate and certificate courses to students across Forestry Management and several other streams. The flagship program offered by the college is MBA. The courses provided by IIFM Bhopal are approved by the AICTE.
IIFM Bhopal admissions are based on academic merit and entrance exams. It accepts scores from any of the national entrance exams like CAT, XAT, MAT, CMAT or GMAT. Further, the institute boasts a well-equipped infrastructure featuring modern classrooms, a library, an auditorium, a conference hall, a canteen, hostel facilities, a sports complex and more.
IIFM Bhopal Fees 2025
The total fees for the MBA program is Rs 11.80 lakh. Students can pay Rs 7.08 lakh in the first year and Rs 4.72 lakh in the second year. Meanwhile, the total fees for the candidates who belong to SC or ST categories is Rs 7,08,000.
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Course
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Fees
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MBA
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Rs 11,80,000
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IIFM Bhopal Courses 2025
IIFM Bhopal offers MBA across several specialisations such as Forestry Management, Sustainability Management, Sustainable Development, and Development and Sustainable Finance. Admission is based on academic merit and entrance exams, CAT, XAT, MAT, CMAT or GMAT, followed by a Personal Interview. The college also offers a Doctoral Programme in Management (DPM) for candidates who want to pursue doctoral studies.
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Program Name
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Duration
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Eligibility Criteria
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Selection Process
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MBA
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2 years
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Bachelor’s degree in any discipline with at least 50% or more marks or equivalent CGPA (45 for candidates who belong to the reserved categories). Candidates who are appearing for their final year exams can also apply
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CAT, XAT, MAT, CMAT, GMAT + Personal Interview
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Doctoral Programme in Management (DPM)
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3-6 years
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Master’s degree with 60% or more marks. Candidates must not be more than 45 years old as of July 1st 2025.
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CAT, GMAT, GRE or UGC NET - JRF + Research Aptitude Test (RAT) + Personal Interview
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IIFM Bhopal Admission Process 2025
The college admits students on the basis of academic merit, entrance exams and performance in the personal interview. The different stages of the admission process have been mentioned below:
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Admission Stage
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Description
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Eligibility
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Applicants need to meet the eligibility criteria for their chosen program. Program eligibility requires a Bachelor’s/Master’s degree with 50% or more marks.
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Application form
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Fill out the application form, which is available on the official website.
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Entrance Exam
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Appear for CAT, XAT, MAT, CMAT or GMAT.
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Submit the Documents
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Submit required documents like ID proof, marksheets and entrance exam scores.
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PI
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Candidates must appear for Personal Interview rounds conducted by the institute.
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Final Selection
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Candidates will be selected based on performance in PI, academic merit and entrance exam scores.
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IIFM Bhopal Cutoff 2025
The IIFM Bhopal CAT (MBA in Forestry Management) cutoff percentiles for the general category have been listed below. Candidates can refer to the table to get admission into the institute.
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Section
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2024
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2023
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2022
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Overall
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80
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80
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80
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Quants
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50
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50
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50
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VA-RC
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50
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50
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50
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DI-LR
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50
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50
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50
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IIFM Bhopal Rankings 2025
IIFM Bhopal has been ranked 45th in the IIRF MBA Rankings 2025. It was also ranked 43rd and 34th by IIRF and India Today under the ‘MBA’ category in 2024.
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Ranking Body
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Rank
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Category
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Year
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IIRF
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45
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MBA
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2025
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IIRF
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43
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MBA
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2024
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Times of India
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34
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MBA
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2024
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NIRF
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75
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MBA
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2021
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NIRF
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62
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MBA
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2020
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India Today
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48
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MBA
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2023
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IIFM Bhopal Vs Shiv Nadar University Vs Mesa School of Business
One can check the comparison of IIFM Bhopal to similar colleges below.
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Colleges
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Fees (Approx.)
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Size of campus
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Average package
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IIFM Bhopal
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Rs 11,80,000
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230 acres
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Rs 10 LPA
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Shiv Nadar University
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Ra 13.3 lakh
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286 acres
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Rs 9.81 LPA
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Mesa School of Business
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Rs 12.45 lakh
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50,000 sq ft
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IIFM Bhopal Placements 2025
The institute provides excellent placement opportunities to students. During the 2024 placement, the average salary package stood at Rs 10 lakh per annum. PWC, Deloitte, Vedanta, S&P Global, ICICI Bank, Infosys, Aditya Birla Hindalco and E&Y were some of the top companies that participated in the drive.
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Particulars
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Information
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Average Package
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Rs 10 LPA
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Top Recruiters
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PWC, Deloitte, Vedanta, S&P Global, ICICI Bank, Infosys, Aditya Birla Hindalco, E&Y
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IIFM Bhopal FAQs
How big is IIFM Bhopal?
IIFM Bhopal spans over 230 acres and is located in Nehru Nagar, Bhopal.
What courses are offered by IIFM Bhopal?
IIFM Bhopal offers an MBA program across several specialisations such as Forestry Management, Sustainability Management, Sustainable Development, and Development and Sustainable Finance.
What is the average package at IIFM Bhopal?
The average package offered during the 2024 IIFM Bhopal placements is Rs 10 LPA.
Is IIFM Bhopal private or government?
IIFM Bhopal is a government institute.
Is IIFM Bhopal AICTE-approved?
Yes, IIFM Bhopal is approved by the AICTE.
What are the fees of IIFM Bhopal?
The total fees for the MBA program offered at IIFM Bhopal is Rs 11.80 lakh. Students can pay Rs 7.08 lakh in the first year and Rs 4.72 lakh in the second year.
