The Indian Institute of Forest Management (IIFM), Bhopal, has once again extended the deadline for submitting applications for MBA/PGDM admissions for the 2026–28 academic batch. Eligible candidates can now apply online up to January 31, 2026, through the institute’s official admission portal.
According to the latest update released by IIFM, candidates will be shortlisted based on their scores in national-level management entrance exams such as CAT, XAT, MAT, and CMAT. The institute has clearly stated that organisations like IIMs, XLRI, AIMA, and NTA are not involved in either the admission process or the conduct of the MBA programmes offered by IIFM.
MBA Programmes Offered by IIFM Bhopal (2026–28)
For the upcoming academic session, IIFM Bhopal is offering admissions across four specialised MBA programmes, with the following seat intake:
| Programme | Number of Seats |
| MBA (Forestry Management) | 150 |
| MBA (Sustainability Management) | 75 |
| MBA (Sustainable Development) | 75 |
| MBA (Development & Sustainable Finance) | 75 |
Candidates shortlisted on the basis of entrance exam scores will be invited for offline Personal Interviews (PI). The interview process will be conducted across multiple cities, including Ahmedabad, Bhopal, Delhi, Guwahati, Chennai, Bengaluru, and Kolkata.
IIFM Bhopal MBA Admission 2026: Fee Structure
The institute has announced the fee details for the 2026–28 batch. The total academic fee varies by category and does not include certain additional charges.
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Total academic fee (General category): ₹11.8 lakh
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Total academic fee (SC/ST category): ₹7.08 lakh
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Refundable caution deposit: ₹30,000 (one-time)
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Approximate mess charges: ₹4,500 per month
| Fee Component | General / NC-OBC / EWS | SC / ST |
| First Year Fee | ₹7,08,000 | ₹4,24,800 |
| Second Year Fee | ₹4,72,000 | ₹2,83,200 |
| Total Fee | ₹11,80,000 | ₹7,08,000 |
IIFM Bhopal MBA 2026 Application Fee
Candidates are required to pay a non-refundable application fee at the time of form submission:
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General / NC-OBC / EWS: ₹1,500
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SC / ST: ₹1,000
