Indian Institute of Forest Management (IIFM), Bhopal Admission Process

IIFM Bhopal Admissions 2026

Latest Updates

Admissions for the 2026 MBA batch are now open. Apply today!

• CMAT 2026 registrations for MBA/PGDM admissions are currently in progress. Candidates can apply online at cmat.nta.nic.in. The application correction window will be available from November 26 to 28, 2025.

• XAT 2026 Registration is also underway for MBA/PGDM aspirants. Candidates can apply online at xatonline.in until December 5, 2025. The XAT 2026 exam is scheduled for January 4, 2026, from 2 PM to 5 PM.

• MAT December 2025 Registration has begun for MBA admissions. Applicants can register at mat.aima.in until December 7, 2025 for the PBT mode, and until December 15, 2025 for the CBT mode. The MAT 2025 (December session) exams will be held on December 13, 2025 (PBT) and December 21, 2025 (CBT).

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

IIFM Bhopal MBA Admission 2026 – Important Dates

IIFM Bhopal accepts MBA admissions through CAT and XAT scores. The official CAT 2026 and XAT 2026 schedules have been announced. Candidates must keep track of the following key dates for registration, admit cards, exams, and results.

Eligibility

A candidate must have a bachelor’s degree in any discipline with at least 50% marks or an equivalent CGPA (45% for candidates belonging to SC, ST, and Differently Abled/Persons with Disability (DA/PwD) categories). The degree must be awarded by a university established under an act of the Central or State Legislature, an institution created by an act of Parliament, or one recognized as a deemed university under Section 3 of the UGC Act, 1956. Equivalent qualifications recognized by the Ministry of Human Resource Development, Government of India, are also accepted.

Candidates who are in the final year of their bachelor’s degree or have completed their degree requirements and are awaiting results may also apply. If selected, they can join the program provisionally, provided they submit a certificate from the Principal/Registrar of their college/institute—dated on or before June 30, 2026—confirming that they have completed all requirements for obtaining their bachelor’s degree or equivalent qualification.

CAT 2025/XAT 2026/MAT 2025/MAT (FEB) 2026/CMAT 2025 & 2026

Apply and appear for CAT 2025/ XAT 2026/MAT 2025/MAT (FEB) 2026/CMAT 2025 & 2026. IIFM will use CAT/XAT/MAT & CMAT score for short-listing the candidates. IIMs/XLRI/AIMA/NTA have no role either in the selection process or in the conduct of the programme. 

Total no. of Seats : 150 (MBA – Forestry Management)

Total no. of Seats : 75  (MBA – Sustainability Management)

Total no. of Seats : 75  (MBA – Sustainable Development)

Total no. of Seats : 75  (MBA – Development and Sustainable Finance)

• Click here and remit the fee through Debit Card/Credit Card/Net Banking, application fee Rs. 1500/- for GEN/NC-OBC/DA/EWS category, Rs. 1000/- for SC/ST/DA in SC/ST category.

Personal Interviews

Based on the scores of qualifying exam, candidates will be called for Personal Interview which will be conducted offline mode in the following centres viz. 1) Ahmedabad  2) Bhopal  3) Delhi  4) Guwahati  5) Chennai  6) Bengaluru  7) Kolkata