Indian Institute of Forest Management (IIFM) PG Diploma in Forest Management Admissions 2010-2012

Indian Institute of Forest Management (IIFM)
Nehru Nagar, Bhopal 462 003 INDIA ,
Phone : 91-755-2775716, 2773799 Extn. 349, 339 & 370 FAX : 91-755-2772878,
Email: admission@iifm.ac.in,   ashutosh@iifm.ac.in  
www.iifm.ac.in/admission  

PG Diploma in Forest Management Admissions 2010-2012


Indian Institute of Forest Management , Bhopal has invited applications for the fully residential two year Post Graduate  Diploma programme in Forest Management (PGDFM) from graduates of any discipline.

Eligibility: Applicants should have (a) at least a three-years 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 minimum 50% aggregate marks (45% for SC/ST/PD) or equivalent CGPA. Candidates appearing for the final year graduation examination are also eligible to apply provided they complete it before June 30, 2010 and fulfill the eligibility criteria as set by IIFM.

Admission Procedure

STEP-1: 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) between 28th November to 07th December 2009 by responding to their notification . 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.

STEP-2 : IIFM Application Form

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 some coaching institutes (Photocopy of the cash receipt issued by the coaching institute should be attached) .The names of coaching institutes are available at the IIFM website.

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 on or before 10th December 2009. Applicant should attach the photocopy of CAT admit card along with IIFM application form.

STEP-3 : Group Discussion/Interview

Candidates shortlisted on the basis of CAT score, will be called for Group Discussion and Interview at IIFM, Bhopal during February/March 2010.

Reservation

15%, 7.5% and 3% of the seats are reserved for candidates belonging to the SC, ST, and PD respectively, provided they meet the minimum selection criteria as specified by IIFM. The Institute will also be implementing the OBC quota for non-creamy layer in a phased manner.

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.

Candidates should ensure that the completed PGDFM application form reaches IIFM by December 10, 2009

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 & 370 FAX : 91-755-2772878, Email: admission@iifm.ac.in,    ashutosh@iifm.ac.in  

For futhur details visit  www.iifm.ac.in/admission