Indian Institute of Forest Management (IIFM) PGDFM Admissions 2014

Indian Institute of Forest Management (IIFM) is an autonomous body working under the Government of India. Admission to the fully residential two year PGDFM or the Post Graduate Diploma in Forest Management is open to graduates from any discipline provided he/she fulfils the eligibility criteria and qualifies through the selection process.

Eligibility Criteria

Applicants should have at least a three-year bachelor's degree in any discipline obtained through the 10+2+3 system or an equivalent qualification recognized by the Association of Indian Universities (AIU), with a minimum 50% aggregate marks (45% for SC/ST/DA) or equivalent CGPA.

Candidates appearing for the final year graduation examination are also eligible to apply provided they complete it before June 30, 2014 and fulfil the eligibility criteria as set by IIFM.

Admission Procedure

All applicants desirous of seeking admission in PGDFM at IIFM have to appear for Common Admission Test (CAT) conducted by Indian Institute of Management (IIMs), by responding to their notification published in leading national dailies. IIFM will use the CAT score for short-listing the candidates for calling for GD/PI. IIMs have no role either in the selection process or in the conduct of the programme.

Candidates shortlisted on the basis of CAT score, will be called for Group discussion and Interview at Bhopal, Delhi, Bengaluru and Kolkata based on the choice of candidates, as mentioned in the Application Form. However, IIFM reserves the right on the allotment of choice of centre to the candidates.

Application Form

In addition to CAT, the candidate should also apply to IIFM separately through one of the following ways:-

• Apply online by clicking here and remit the application fee of Rs 900/- (Rs 450/- for SC/ ST) through Credit Card/ Debit Card/ Netbanking.
• Apply online through MPOnline authorized KIOSK Centre - only for the students from Madhya Pradesh and remit the application fee in cash.
• The application must be sent along with Demand Draft of Rs 900/- (Rs 450/- for SC/ST) with all attachments by speed post.
• Obtain admission bulletin and the application form personally or by post by sending a Demand Draft of Rs 900/- (Rs 450 for SC/ST) in favour of Director, Indian Institute of Forest Management, Bhopal
• Application complete in all respect including the CAT registration number (which will be available on CAT vouchers issued by IIM) should reach IIFM Bhopal on or before 21st January 2014.
• Send Application to:

Chairperson, PGDFM Admission

Indian Institute of Forest Management

Nehru Nagar, Bhopal 462 003 INDIA

Reservation

15%, 7.5%, 27% and 3% of the seats are reserved for candidates belonging to the SC, ST, Non-Creamy-OBC and DA, (also referred to as Persons with Disability (PWD) respectively, provided they meet the minimum selection criteria as specified by IIFM.