Question 1

What is the surrounding of the IIFM Bhopal?

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IIFM Bhopal is surrounded by 230 acres which is full of green lush and this is a plastic-free campus. Inside the campus, there are several plants and animals living. The environment gives the students a peaceful mind for the students and it attracts all of them.

Question 2

What is the exact location of the IIFM Bhopal?

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IIFM, Bhopal is located at 375, Bhadbhada road, Nehru Nagar, Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh. Habibganj railway station is 7.6 km and Raja Bojh airport is 16 km away from the institute. Suraj Nagar bus depot is 9 km away from the institute. Students can hire a taxi or auto to reach the college.

Question 3

How is the Indian Institute of Forest Management, Bhopal for an MBA?

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PGDM from Indian institute of Forest management Bhopal is good. The curriculum is quite similar to that of other B schools but they have some forestry papers in every trimester. You will not specialize in marketing, finance and HR but specializations are available for Conservation and livelihood management, environmental management and development management. If you want to make a career in the environment and development sector then this college will be good for you. Placements will be mostly in the rural area and packages might be in the lower side around 5-6 lacs. You will get positions like program officer in conservation organizations, young professionals in livelihood missions, tourism coordinator, resort manager, sales manager in banks and microfinance institutions, consultants in multilateral organizations like UNDP, World Bank etc. Categories Indian Institute of Forest Management, Bhopal Course Fee 4.56 lakh Highest CTC 14 LPA Average CTC 7 LPA Overall the campus, faculty members, and college environment are all good. The college accepts applications through CAT and XAT scores. This college also provides a good return on investment.

Question 4

Why should anyone join IIFM Bhopal for PGDFM program?

Accepted Answer

IIFM Bhopal is an excellent institute for forest management courses, providing a degree that offers much more than knowledge of general management. You will learn to apply management practices in development sectors. The forest management course usually deals with the application of management practices in the forest development sector, which has its unique approach. MBA pass-outs from IIFM work as managers in several sectors, taking difficult decisions like the banning and control of falling of trees, framing a criminal offense for the poaching of wildlife, etc. Let&rsquo;s consider a real-life scenario, if an old villager is accused of killing a tiger, he/she will be punished for 7 years with a monetary fine in the court of law. It will be a matter of political, ethical, legal, and economic approach for a general management student, resulting in the villager being punished. But, for an MBA in forest management, he/she will also consider the livelihood side of the villager, his conditions of living, and the circumstances that led to the crime. This is the major difference in approach. The PGDFM program in IIFM Bhopal has its characteristics and approach of study, which is unique, and that makes it a decent choice for students interested in the field.

Question 5

What are the requirements to get into IIFM Bhopal?

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There are certain requirements which are needed to be fulfilled by every student in the proper admission procedure. Eligibility You should score 50% in their Bachelors degree or a CGPA equivalent. For students belonging to SC/ST/Differently Abled (PWD category), the candidate must have a minimum score of 45%. In case there is a candidate who is still waiting for his/her results after completing their degree OR is appearing in their final year of Bachelors- they can thereafter join on provisional grounds by submitting the documents required on time. This document has to be signed by the Principal of the candidates previous college mentioning that the candidate has cleared their degree. Admission Procedure A valid score in CAT or XAT. Based on these scores, you will be shortlisted for GD and PI round. Apart from applying to IIFM via CAT/XAT, you can visit the universitys website and pay the admission fee - Rs. 1000 for the general category and Rs. 500 for SC/ST category. Based on your CAT/XAT score, you have to show up for an interview either at Bhopal, Bengaluru, Delhi, or Kolkata. Nevertheless, ultimately IIFM would be allotting centers to the candidates. These are some of the processes you have to follow to get admission at IIFM Bhopal. You will be finally selected on the basis of your overall performance, from admission scores, ranks, and performance in GD and PI.

Question 6

Is it worth taking a loan of around 6-7 lakhs for IIFM, Bhopal Forestry Management Course (Wildlife)? Isn't it a burden with a salary just being around 5-6 LPA?

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IIFM Bhopal is a sectorial institute that can provide you with a great number of opportunities. To name certain fields- Development, MNC, Wildlife, Microfinance, Banks, Forestry. You can choose any one of the following and you would never end up being disappointed. The highest placement package offered at IIFM Bhopal was 14 LPA in 2020. The salary you would be offered here would not be very appealing as it might not be as popular as the others. As far as loan is concerned and considering the entire atmosphere or IIFM, Bhopal- it would absolutely be worth it. Everything depends on your interest ultimately. You are bound to feel burdened when you already are familiar with the fact that the job neither carries your interest nor does it pay you well.

Question 7

I am very passionate about wildlife and forests. Should doing an MBA from IIFM Bhopal help me to do a job that will satisfy my passion?

Accepted Answer

Yes, it is natural that when you are applying for a course in Wildlife, you are bound to encompass aspects of Wildlife as well, which would be a crucial part of the course. This includes Ecosystem Management, Wildlife Conservation, Forestry, and Environment. The most interesting fact here is that once you complete your course on Wildlife from IIFM, Bhopal you would manage to grab a golden opportunity for yourself to work with reputed wildlife organizations like World Wildlife Fund (WWF), MP Tiger Foundation, MP Forest Department, and many others like that. If you are just as passionate about forests and wildlife, you should definitely go for IIFM Bhopal. Perhaps try to connect with alumni for better clarification on your queries as they would have better to explain along with on-ground knowledge.

Events	Dates
CAT Registration Starts	August 2, 2023
CAT Registration Closes	September 20, 2023
CAT Admit Card Releases	October 25, 2023
CAT Exam	November 26, 2023

Ranking Body	Ranking Parameter	Ranking
IIRF 2023	MBA School	42
Business Today Ranking 2023	B-Schools	48
MHRD	Overall Forest Management	8
NIRF 2021	MBA School	75
Outlook 2020	MBA School	53
Accreditation	National	NBA

Course	Eligibility	Course Fee (in INR)
PGDFM	Bachelor’s degree or equivalent with at least 50% aggregate /final year students who are awaiting degree results are also eligible to apply Duration: 2 years Admission Criteria: valid CAT/XAT score +WAT/PI Intake: 120+30(EWS)	6.24 Lacs
PGDSM	Bachelor’s Degree, with at least 50% marks or equivalent CGPA from a recognized University/Institute Duration: 2 years Admission Criteria: valid CAT/XAT score+WAT + PI Intake: 60	6.24 Lacs
M.Phil	Two-year Post Graduate Diploma/Degree in Engineering/Sciences/Management and associated Social Sciences or its equivalent with at least 55% aggregate Duration: 1 year Admission Criteria: WAT + PI+ UGC/ICAR-NET/CSIR can directly take the PI without WAT. Intake: 20	1.75 Lacs
FPM	Bachelor’s with at least 50% aggregate + Master’s or equivalent degree with First Class including a five-year/four-year Master’s (integrated program) Duration: 4 years Admission Criteria: CAT/GMAT/GATE/ICAR NET Intake: 10	------

Qualifying Exam	General	SC	ST	EWS	OBC-NC
Highest CAT percentile	97.47	79.23	61.97	88.71	89.80
Lowest CAT percentile	80.05	56.81	-----	80.82	66.67

Qualifying Exam	General	SC	ST	EWS	OBC-NC
Highest CAT percentile	91.29	-----	-----	-----	70.10
Lowest CAT percentile	65.51	----	----	-----	-----

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