Indian Institute of Forest Management (IIFM) — School of Management | Nehru Nagar, Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh
Est: 1982 | Type: Government Autonomous — Ministry of Environment, Forest & Climate Change, Govt of India | Conceptualised: National Commission on Agriculture | Early collaboration with IIM Ahmedabad | Loc: Nehru Nagar, Bhopal, MP | 200-acre campus | Membership: AACSB (Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business — global top 6%) | Approval: AICTE | UGC | Accreditation: NAAC A+ Grade | Rankings: NIRF #75 Management (2021) | Business Today #48 (2023) | IIRF #43-45 (2024-25) | Times of India #34 MBA (2024) | Placements 2025: 189/195 placed | 151 organizations | Avg ₹8.5L | ₹10-11L peak CTC band | Unique: India’s ONLY management school specializing in Forestry + Sustainability + Environmental Management | Mission: “Est 1982 Govt India MoEFCC; NAAC A+; AACSB member; IIM Ahmedabad early alliance; Swedish SIDA funded; 200 acres; 189/195 placed 151 organizations; Avg ₹8.5L; ₹10-11L peak; MBA-FM+MBA-SM; DPM 9 specs; CAT 80+ pctile; Only India forestry+sustainability mgmt”
COURSES & SPECIALISATIONS
| Program |
Details |
| MBA (4 Unique Specializations) |
MBA-FM (Forestry Management) | MBA-SM (Sustainability Management) | MBA-SD (Sustainable Development) | MBA-DSF (Development & Sustainable Finance) | Fees: ₹11.80L (General/OBC/EWS) | ₹7.08L (SC/ST/PwD) | Fully residential 2-yr | CAT 80+ pctile (General) | Also: XAT / MAT / CMAT / GMAT / GRE + WAT + PI |
| Doctoral Programme in Management (DPM/FPM) — 9 Specializations |
Doctoral Programme in Management (DPM) — 9 specializations | Fellowship grants for research | Post-graduation 55%+ required | UGC NET / ICAR / CSIR NET accepted | Executive programmes + customized training for forest departments + government bodies |
| AACSB + IIM-A Legacy + Swedish SIDA + 200 Acres |
AACSB member (global top 6% B-Schools) | IIM Ahmedabad early collaboration | Swedish International Development Agency (SIDA) — financial + technical founding support | 200-acre campus Bhopal | “Forestry + environment + sustainability” — unique niche management education |
PLACEMENTS & CAREER SUPPORT
| Category |
Details |
| Placement Stats (2025) |
189/195 eligible placed (97%) | 151 organizations | Avg ₹8.5L (2023) | ₹10-11L peak CTC band (2025) | MBA-FM 2023 highest avg ₹20.50L | MBA-SM avg ₹10.38L (2023) | Forestry + Sustainability + Finance + Development sectors |
| Recruiters (151 Organizations) |
Forest departments (State + Central) | NABARD | SIDBI | World Bank-funded projects | NGOs | CSR divisions | Sustainability firms | ESG consultancies | IFC | UNDP | GIZ + Government + Development + Corporate CSR sectors |
| NAAC A+ + AACSB + India’s Only Forestry MBA |
NAAC A+ | AACSB (global top 6%) | India’s ONLY MBA in Forestry + Sustainability | BT #48 | TOI #34 | 97% placed | 151 organizations | IIM-A legacy | SIDA support | 200-acre Bhopal |
APPROVALS & RECOGNITION
| Authority |
Status |
| Govt + NAAC A+ + AACSB |
Government Autonomous — Ministry of Environment, Forest & Climate Change, Govt of India | NAAC A+ | AACSB Member | AICTE | UGC |
| Rankings |
NIRF #75 Mgmt (2021) | BT #48 (2023) | IIRF #43-45 (2024-25) | TOI #34 MBA (2024) | Est 1982 | Nehru Nagar Bhopal MP | iifm.ac.in |
CAMPUS FACILITIES & INFRASTRUCTURE
| Facility |
Details |
| 200-Acre Residential Campus |
200 acres | Fully residential | Modern classrooms | Library + GIS/remote sensing labs | Auditorium | Conference hall | Canteen | Sports complex | Hostels (affordable govt rates) | Medical | Wi-Fi | Forest + nature learning environment |
| Support |
Hostels (₹4,500/month mess) | Sports | Medical | Canteen | Central govt scholarships (SC/ST/PwD — ₹7.08L fees) | Merit-based | NSP | Research fellowships |
SCHOLARSHIPS & FINANCIAL SUPPORT
| Scheme |
Details |
| IIFM Scholarships |
SC/ST/PwD: ₹7.08L (reduced fee vs ₹11.80L General) | Central govt scholarships | DPM fellowships | Merit-based | Financial need | NSP | Forest department sponsored candidates |
| Fee Structure |
MBA (Gen/OBC/EWS): ₹11.80L | MBA (SC/ST/PwD): ₹7.08L | NAAC A+ | AACSB | BT #48 | 189/195 placed | ₹20.50L MBA-FM highest avg | iifm.ac.in |
Join IIFM — Indian Institute of Forest Management, Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh
Est 1982 | 200-Acre Nehru Nagar Bhopal MP | Government — Ministry of Environment, Forest & Climate Change, Govt of India | NAAC A+ | AACSB Member (Global Top 6%) | AICTE + UGC | INDIA’S ONLY MBA IN FORESTRY + SUSTAINABILITY MANAGEMENT | MBA-FM ₹11.80L | MBA-SM | MBA-SD | MBA-DSF | SC/ST/PwD ₹7.08L | 189/195 Placed (97%) | 151 Organizations | Avg ₹8.5L | Peak ₹10-11L Band | Forest + Sustainability + ESG + Development + NABARD + World Bank careers | NIRF #75 | BT #48 | TOI #34 | IIM-A Early Alliance + Swedish SIDA Support | DPM Doctoral (9 specs) | CAT 80+ pctile | iifm.ac.in
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