Indian Institute of Forest Management (IIFM), Bhopal
Bhopal, Madhya PradeshEst. 1982
NIRF Rank #75AICTEAACSBNAAC A+
IIFM Bhopal admissions 2026 are open.
Registration Date
1st October, 2025
Application Closing Date
15th March, 2026
IIFM Bhopal is a renowned institute that focuses on sustainable management, forestry, and the environment. It was founded in 1982 as an independent institution under the Ministry of Agriculture and was subsequently transferred to the Ministry of Environment, Forests, and Climate Change, Government of India. In order to combine ecological and managerial viewpoints, it provides customized management programs. IIFM is a key player in developing individuals for leadership in natural resource management and sustainable development, with a solid background in research, training, and consulting. It stands out from other institutions in the field of management education due to its multidisciplinary approach and policy-focused activities.
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Eligibility
At a glance
Avg CTC
₹10L
Median ₹8.8L (2025)
Flagship Fee
₹11.8L
MBA in Forestry Management (MBA-FM) · 2 years
Top Package
₹20.5L
Highest CTC 2025
Programs
4
Across all modes
Accepted exams
- CAT
- XAT
- MAT
- CMAT
- GMAT
Cutoffs by exam
CAT
80%
General
Note: Minimum 50% in graduation · Work experience not required
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Placements
At a glance
Avg CTC
₹10L
Median ₹8.8L
Highest CTC
₹20.5L
151 companies
Placed
96.9%
189 students placed
MBA in Forestry Management (MBA-FM)
Flagship programme only · Class of 2025
Placement trend · batch-wise
- Avg CTC
- Highest
Offers by sector
All programs combined
Sector split not published yet.
Summer internships · 2024 batch
Programs & Fees
At a glance
Avg CTC
₹10L
Median ₹8.8L
Avg. Tuition Fee
₹11.8L
Across 4 programs
Placed
96.9%
Batch of 2025
| Program | Seats | Avg. Placement | Tution Fee |
|---|---|---|---|
| MBA in Forestry Management (MBA-FM)Flagship Full-time2 yearsResidential | 133 | —No data | ₹11.8LTuition |
| MBA in Sustainability Management (MBA-SM) Full-time2 yearsResidential | 62 | —No data | ₹11.8LTuition |
| MBA in Sustainable Development (MBA-SD) Full-time2 yearsResidential | — | —No data | ₹11.8LTuition |
| MBA in Development and Sustainable Finance (MBA-DSF) Full-time2 yearsResidential | — | —No data | ₹11.8LTuition |
Total cost of attendance
- Tuition fees
- ₹11.8L2024
- HostelNot on official site
- —
- Mess charges
- ₹1.1L
- Personal & travelNot on official site
- —
Total (partial)₹12.9LExcludes hostel, personal & travel — not published
Scholarships available
- ₹4
Central Sector Scholarship Scheme for Scheduled Castes (Top Class Education) – MoSJ&E
SC category students at IIFM; 4 scholarships available per batch; awarded by Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment, Government of India; covers full tuition fee, lodging and boarding charges, and books and stationery at a fixed rate
Central Sector Scholarship Scheme for Scheduled Tribes (Top Class Education) – MoTA
ST category students at IIFM; 5 scholarships available per batch; awarded by Ministry of Tribal Affairs, Government of India; covers full tuition fee, lodging and boarding charges, and books and stationery at a fixed rate
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Results
Monthly EMI
₹20k
EMI/Salary
16.2%
Total Interest
₹5.0L
Note: At a ₹8.8L median package, tuition is about 16 months of gross salary.
Fee data · 2024
Alumni
Alumni breakdown not published yet.
Notable alumni
- Abdullah Dharoshiko MAssociate Consultant · KPMG2022-2024
- Vipasa MallikConsultant · EY2021-2023
- Yatendra Singh DhanaAssistant Manager Esg · Escorts Kubota Limited2019-2021
- Akash MishraAnalyst-Esg Operation · Esg Risk Assesments and Insights2021-2023
Campus
Bhopal, Madhya PradeshIIFM Bhopal
- Campus & housing230-acre campus · Hostel is mandatory · 4 hostel blocks
- InfrastructureHostel (Nilgiri, Vindhyachal, Aravalli, MDP Block) · Library (46,000+ volumes, 13,000+ online journals) · Computer Lab with GIS/ARC INFO/ERDAS · Campus-wide WiFi and LAN
- Clubs & eventsAuditorium
- Other facilitiesSeminar Rooms · Indoor Games (Table Tennis) · Medical Facility (visiting doctor) · Research Labs · Conference Hall · Common Room with TV/DTH · Solar/Geyser hot water in hostels
- Food & messCafeteria/Mess
- Sports & fitnessSports Complex (Volleyball, Basketball, Lawn Tennis, Badminton, Football, Cricket) · Gymnasium
- Getting thereAirport: Bhopal Airport ~9.7 km · Railway: Bhopal Railway Station ~6.5 km
Admission
How IIFM Bhopal selects its batch — step by step
- 01
Apply and appear for CAT/XAT/MAT/CMAT entrance exam
- 02
Apply online at iifm.ac.in/admission and pay application fee
- 03
Shortlisting based on qualifying exam score
- 04
Written Ability Test (WAT)
- 05
Personal Interview (PI) at designated offline centres
- 06
Final merit list based on exam score, WAT, PI, and academic record
- 07
Offer letter and fee payment for admission confirmation
- Selection: Written Ability Test · Personal Interview
- 1 admission round
- Application fee ₹2K
- Interviews in Ahmedabad, Bhopal, Delhi +4 more
FAQs
The school offers MBA – Forestry Management MBA – Sustainability Management MBA – Sustainable Development MBA – Development and Sustainable Finance
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