Sunday, October 25, 2009

Indian Institute of Forest Management (IIFM) Admission Announcement 2010 Post Graduate Diploma in Forest Management / Fellow Programme in Management

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 Internet: www.iifm.ac.in/admission   
 
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, 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 published in leading national dailies dated 30th August 2009. The CAT bulletin can be obtained from selected branches of Axis Bank on payment before 1st October 2009. 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 the following coaching institutes (Photocopy of the cash receipt issued by the coaching institute should be attached) :


IMS Learning


PT Education


Career Launcher

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.

 

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.

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 Internet: www.iifm.ac.in/admission   

 

Doctoral Level Programme
Fellow Programme in Management
 

Approved By AICTE


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

 


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.

Admission Procedure

Selection of candidates is through a two stage process involving Screening Test and GD+Intreview. The details are as follows :

Stage 1: Screening test

  Eligible candidates will be required to take the CAT

 Alternatively

They can take GMAT

Alternatively 

Should have qualified UGC-CSIR NET

(Scores for all standard tests CAT, GMAT, NET mentioned above which are more than two year old as on 1st July of the relevant academic year shall not hold valid)

Alternatively


Candidates who have already obtained a PGDFM/PGDM from IIFM/IIM with a minimum OGPA of 3.33(B+) out of 4.33 need not take CAT and can apply directly.

Alternatively

Candidates who have five years post-master's experience or for Engineering post-graduates with 4 years post-masters experience, can opt for the internal written test which will  be conducted  by  IIFM.

 

Stage 2: GD and Interview 

Candidate will be called to Bhopal for interview and personal discussion, as per the screening criteria decided by the IIFM.
 

Other Details

Age Limit
The maximum age limit is 45 years as on 1st July of the 1st year of the commencement of the programme.

Final selection will be based on criteria as decided from time to time including personal discussions.

Admission in Specific Area of specialization           


The students will be admitted in a specific area of specialization related to the existing faculty areas of the Institute.
     Number of Students Admitted Each Year 

At present maximum eight students can be admitted each year. 

 

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