Indian Institute of Forest Management (IIFM), Bhopal

The maximum age limit as 45 year as on 1st July 2013. A Bachelor’s degree wit atleast 50 percent marks and Masters degree (minimum two years prescribed duration after 10+2+3 years of formal education) in relevant discipline (relevancy as decided by the IIFM) with at least 55% marks, including Five year/Four year Integrated masters degree programme or Professional qualification like CA, ICWA, CS with atleast 55% marks.

Admission

Eligible candidates with CAT/GMAT scores (scores of two years old with a minimum cut off score as decided by IIFM) or UGC-CSIR-JRF/NET or GATE or ICAR NET (certificates/scores not older than 5 years) or qualified FRI entrance test for PhD (two years old) or candidates who have obtained a PGDFM/PGDM from IIFM/IIM with a minimum OGPA of 3.00 or MRM students of IIFM with 3.00 CGPA or All India and allied services officers, officers in scale II of Nationalized Banks & officers of quivalent rank of PSUs can apply directly. Candidates who fulfill the required eligibility criteria as above and do not have any of the above qualifying test scores, but have five years experience (post their respective eligible degree) shall be called for the internal test and those who qualify in the internal test will be called for GD & PI.

Group Discussion & Interview

GD and Interview for short-listed candidates will be hold at IIFM, Bhopal during April/May 2013

Financial Assistance

Each student would be given a monthly fellowship of Rs. 12,000/- in first and second year, Rs. 14,000/- in third and fourth year and for extended one year (if applicable) during the program.

Interested candidates are required to submit their applications in the prescribed application form with all supporting documents mentioned in the form. Application form and details about the programme are available at the website http://www.iifm.ac.in/fpm or can be obtained in person or by post by sending a request along with bank draft of Rs. 500/-. Completed application form (accompanied by a Demand Draft of Rs. 500/- for forms downloaded from website) In favour of Director IIFM, payable at Bhopal, should be sent to Chairperson, FPM Admissions, Indian Institute of Forest Management, Nehru Nagar, Bhopal 462003, M.P. so as to reach IIFM latest by 22nd April 2013

Candidates must have a Post Graduate Degree/Diploma or its equivalent, recognized by an Indian University or Association of Indian Universitits wih the minimum of 55% marks (50% for SC/ST/PD) in aggregate in the field of Science/Engineering/Management and related Social Sciences (as decided by equivalence committee of the Institute). Those appearing in the final year of Post Graduation examination can also apply, provide they complete the eligibility criteria

Seats: The total number of seats available is 20; out of which maximum of 10 seats will be filled y in-service officers from Indian Forest Service, State Forest Services, Group A officers or equivalent from Govt. Departments/Public Sector & Representatives from NGOs with minimum three years of experience in fields related to Natural Resource Management. Remaining 10 seats shall be filled by other eligible candidates.

Reservation: Reservation of seats will be applicable to the candidates as per the prevailing Government of India norms.

Selection Process: For in-service officers, the application should be forwarded through proper channel which will be screened at the Institute for direct interview. Candidates possessing UGC/CSIR/ICAR-NET certificate or PGDFM from IIFM with a minimum of 3.0 OGPA shall also be exempted from written test and will be directly called for interview. Others have to qualify a written test conducted y the Institute. The cutoff score of the test will be decided by the Institute and shall have three components namely English Ability, Analytical Ability and Natural Resource Management Aptitude.

Fee: The total cost of the programme is Rs. 1,50,000/-

Interested candidates are required to submit their applications in the prescribed application form with all supporting documents mentioned in the form. Application form and details about the programme are available at the website www.iifma.c.in/M.Phil. Completed application form along with a Demand Draft of Rs. 500/- in favour of Director IIFM, payable at Bhopal, should be sent to Chairperson, M.Phil. (NRM) Admission, Indian Institute of Forest Management, Nehru Nagar, Bhopal 462003, M.P. so as to reach IIFM latest by 22nd April 2012.

Last date of submission of application: 22nd April 2013 

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

Admission Procedure

Common Admission Test (CAT)

All applicants desirous of seeking admission in PGDFM at IIFM, Bhopal 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 only for short-listing the candidates for two year full time post graduate programme. IIMs have no role either in the selection process or in the conduct of the programme.

Reservation

27%, 15%, 7.5% and 3% of the seats are reserved for candidates belonging to the OBC-Non-Creamy, SC, ST, and PD respectively, provided they meet the minimum selection criteria as specified by IIFM.

In addition to CAT, the candidates should fill up a separate application form for admission to PGDFM. This form can be obtained either personally or by post by sending a Demand Draft of Rs 900/- (Rs 450/- for SC / ST) drawn in favour of "Director, Indian Institute of Forest Management" payable at Bhopal. Alternatively, the form can be downloaded from the website and the filled in hardcopy of the form along with the Draft for the specified amount should be sent to IIFM. Alternatively the information bulletin and the application form can be purchased by paying cash at the various centres of the following coaching institute (Photocopy of the cash receipt issued by the coaching institute should be attached) :

1.     IMS Learning Resources Pvt. Ltd.

Filled in application form, complete in all respect including the CAT registration number (which will be available on CAT admit card, issued by IIM) should reach IIFM Bhopal. Applicant should attach the photocopy of CAT admit card along with IIFM application form.

Other Important Information

Providing inaccurate or incomplete information or malpractice of any kind or canvassing will result in disqualification of the candidate.

PLEASE NOTE THAT ADMISSION UNDER ANY CATEGORY IS SUBJECT TO MEETING THE SELECTION CRITERIA AS SPECIFIED BY IIFM. IN CASE OF ANY DISPUTE, THE JURISDICTION WILL BE THE COMPETENT COURT OF BHOPAL ONLY.

The PGDFM application form and bulletin will be dispatched to the candidates soon after receiving their requests along with the required application fee. IIFM will not be responsible for any postal delay or loss. If a candidate, after having made a request to IIFM with the requisite money, does not receive the application form, she/he may enquire about it through Phone, Fax or E-mail.

Send Application to:

Chairperson, PGDFM Admission, Indian Institute of Forest Management, Nehru Nagar, Bhopal 462 003 INDIA, Phone: 91-755-2775716, 2773799 Extn. 349, 339 & 461, FAX: 91-755-2772878

Last date of submission of application: 10th December, 2012 

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