INDIAN INSTITUTE OF FOREST MANAGEMENT BHOPAL - Post Graduate Diploma in Forest Management / Fellow Programme in Management Admission Announcement 2011

INDIAN INSTITUTE OF FOREST MANAGEMENT BHOPAL
Nehru Nagar, Bhopal 462 003 INDIA
Phone : 91-755-2775716, 2773799 Extn. 349, 339 & 461 ; FAX : 91-755-2772878,
Email: pgdfmadmission@iifm.ac.in; www.iifm.ac.in/admission

Admission Announcement 2011

Post Graduate Diploma in Forest Management

Fellow Programme in Management

PGDFM Admissions 2011

Admission to the fully residential two year PGDFM is open to graduates from any discipline provided he/she fulfils the eligibility criteria and qualifies through the selection process.

Eligibility: Applicants should have (a) at least a three-years 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 are also eligible to apply provided they complete it before June 30, 2011 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) 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.

 

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 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 on or before 10th December 2010. 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 March/April 2011.

 Reservation: 15%, 7.5% ,27% and 3% of the seats are reserved for candidates belonging to the SC, ST, OBC non-creamy and DA(PWD) respectively, provided they meet the minimum selection criteria as specified by IIFM.
 
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,
Email: pgdfmadmission@iifm.ac.in
Internet: www.iifm.ac.in/admission

 

Fellow Programme in Management

 

Application Form , Prospectus

Eligibility
Masters degree (minimum two years prescribed duration after 10+2+3 years of formal education) in relevant discipline (relevancy has to be decided by the IIFM) with at least 60% marks in the Master's degree and with good academic records.

For IIFM Graduates, who has done PGDFM and IIM graduates who have done PGDM, the minimum OGPA of 3.33 (equivalent to B+) in 4.33 maximum scale, is required.

For those qualifications where the above 4.33 scale is not available, the eligibility will be decided by the Equivalence Committee constituted by the Director, IIFM and its decision will be final.

PROGRAMME
The IIFM stands in a responsible position to meet the requirements of the changing scenario in the forestry and allied sector. It is constantly striving to update itself and accordingly respond to the needs of all concerned stakeholders. Given the emerging, and much-needed, emphasis on biodiversity conservation and ecological and economical role that the forests play, IIFM suitably modifies its focus, activity frame and course structure to successfully meet these needs. The National Forest Policy of 1988 strongly advocated 'participatory regime' in forest management and opened avenues for non-government agencies to work in forestry and related environmental and socio-economic sectors.  Involvement of NGOs in the areas of social forestry, watershed development, joint forest management, and collection and sale of NTFP, thus, started expanding. All these activities not only require human-power, possessing a desired blending of skills of forestry and management sciences but also need the professional assistance and guidance for capacity building, project implementation and monitoring.  Therefore, IIFM through its educational, training, research and consultancy activities has planned to endeavor to meet this emerging need.

The FPM is a doctoral level program designed to develop and equip students for career opportunity in management education and research in the following faculty areas of specialization :

Communication and Extension  Management

Ecosystem and Environment Management

Environment and Developmental Economics

Financial Management

Human Resource Management

Information Technology & Quantitative Techniques

Marketing Management

Sociology and  Community Development

Technical Forestry

PROGRAMME OBJECTIVES

The main objectives of the FPM are:

To develop researchers and scholars in the field of management;
To create a body of knowledge in the area of Natural Resource Management and
To stimulate research / action research work in the area of Natural Resource Management

SALIENT FEATURES

(Residential requirement for the first two years is compulsory.  Remaining two years will be decided by the Institute on case to case basis.)

Input

Selection of candidates through a two-stage process.

A. Screening test

Eligible candidates will be required to take the CAT

Alternatively

       They can take GMAT. Or

       The candidates who have five years post-master's experience or for Engineering post-graduates with 4  years experience can opt for the internal test which can be designed by IIFM
 

Or

      Should have qualified UGC-CSIR NET
 

Or

      Candidates who have already obtained a PGDFM from IIFM with a minimum of OGPA of 3.33 (B+), need not take CAT and can apply directly.

B.  Group Discussion & Interview 

Shortlisted candidates will be called to Bhopal for Group Discussion and Personal interview and personal discussion as per the screening criteria decided by the IIFM.

With respect to eligibility(Please see prospectus for eligibility details), please note the following :
The maximum age limit is 45 years as on 1st July of the 1st year of the commencement of the academic year.
Masters degree ( Minimum two years prescribed duration after 10+2+3 years of formal education in relavent discipline with at least 60% marks in Masters dergree.
Scores for all standard tests above which are more than two  year old as on 1st July of the relevant academic year shall not hold valid.
Process ( Spread over four years)

Academic

Four years cycle ( For PGDFM students – three years)
Maximum time allowed is Six years cycle ( For PGDFM students – five years)
Foundation Courses in First Year (Term I, II and III of PGDFM)
Advance Courses including Research Methodology courses in term-IV&V
Comprehensive Examination
Preparation of Case and its finalization
Thesis Proposal and its defense
Teaching & Research Assignments
Publication of two research articles
Thesis and its defense
Financial assistance will be provided as per the guidelines decided by the IIFM, initially for four years (three years for IIFM graduates), extendable by one year.  However, this assistance is not available to the deputed candidates.

Output

On qualifying for the award of the title, students become eligible to receive the folllwing doctoral level title :

'Fellow of the Indian Institute of Forest Management'

 

INSTRUCTIONS:
*Application Fee
A demand draft for Rs.200 in favour of 'Indian Institute of Forest Management, Bhopal. Payable at
Bhopal, should be sent with the filled in application form towards application fee.
Please Note:
1. Last date of receipt of application; March 15, 2011
2. Please send all the application materials as stated above at the address given below
Chairperson – FPM.
Indian Institute of forest management, Bhopal
Nehru Nagar,
Bhopal – 462003 (MP)
If you have any questions about the application procedure, please write to the above-mentioned postal
address. You can also email or call at the numbers provided below:
E-mail: fpm@iifm.ac.in
Phone: 0755-2775716,2765125,Extn.No.339,349