
Indian Institute of Forest Management
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Average rating of IIFM Bhopal
Overall Rating (Out of 5)
4.5
Student Rating Distribution
Sameer Iyer
15 Sept, 2025
Admission: In PGDFM, we study forestry, environment, CSR, rural development, and general management. The professors are great and use different methods to explain concepts. They are always willing to help. Some of them are IFS officers and others are leaders in their fields.
Placement: The placement scene here is pretty good. Most students can land a job if the placement team does a good job. The average salary is around 6.5 Lacs, mainly from the Microfinance Industry. We also get visits from state forest departments and development organizations. Your chances of getting placed really come down to how much effort you put in and how well the placement team supports you.
Campus: The college has awesome facilities. We've got everything we need here, like a top-notch computer lab, a big library filled with management books, and a hostel. Plus, there's a cool football and cricket field, and even a tennis court. The students in charge of the mess serve up some tasty food too.
Yamini Rao
22 May, 2025
Admission: The teachers are really smart and know a lot about what they teach. They keep things interesting by doing cool stuff like case studies and open learning days. This helps us learn better and get ready for working in the real world.
Placement: IIFM has a 100% placement record. The 2016-18 batch got jobs with an average salary of 7.15 Lacs. The highest package was 13.75 Lacs and the lowest was 4.93 Lacs. Companies from different sectors like environment, development, wildlife, and FMCG come to IIFM for placements and internships.
Campus: IIFM has a really beautiful campus. It was designed by a famous architect in India, Anant Raje. The classrooms are super modern with everything you need like speakers and projectors. There's Wi-Fi and LAN available all the time for both students and teachers. The hostel life is awesome with big rooms and clean bathrooms. The food at the mess is top-notch because students run it. Love being an IIFMite!
Suresh Iyer
20 Mar, 2025
Admission: The teachers at IIFM are awesome, and the course schedule is well thought out. We have quizzes, assignments, group work, and exams to keep us on our toes. Plus, we each have a mentor to guide us and offer support when needed.
Placement: IIFM is great at helping students find jobs and internships at good companies. They had 100% placement last year and this year too. The internships offered were also good. The highest salary was 13.75 Lacs and the lowest was 4.93 Lacs. The average was around 7.15 Lacs. Students got jobs as managers and coordinators in different companies. IIFM has a committee with teachers and students that helps with placements and internships. They make sure new companies come every year and stay as recruiters. There are many recruiters, like Samasta Microfinance, WWF India, Microsave, Sambodhi, Swades Microfinance, IDBI Bank, and more.
Campus: The campus at IIFM has pretty good facilities. The hostels are nice and you can share a room. The mess food is tasty and students run it. The computer labs are open 24/7 and the library has lots of good books and journals. There are decent sports facilities, including a gym. The classrooms are big enough for everyone and have everything you need for studying.
K Naveen Kumar
12 Mar, 2025
Admission: The teachers at our college are really experienced. They know how to explain things well because they've been doing it for a while. Some of them are even IFS officers who know a lot about forestry. Besides forestry, we also learn about other management topics to be ready for different jobs.
Placement: The placements here are awesome! They've had a 100% record for years. The highest salary offered is around 15 lakhs per year, and the average is about 7.5 lakhs. Companies like EandY, KPMG, Kantar, Pradan, and Annapurna Microfinance come to recruit. Everyone gets internship opportunities with big names like Kantar, Microwave, and Northernarc Capital. The roles offered are diverse from researcher to analyst and more.
Campus: Living on campus is great because we all stay in the hostel. The facilities are awesome and eco-friendly. The campus is huge, like 230 acres, and we have sports facilities for every type of game. The library is separate, classrooms are fancy with AC and projectors, and there's Wi-Fi everywhere for us. The students run the mess, so we decide the menu and keep it clean. They serve both veg and non-veg, and the food tastes really good.
Abhishek Gupta
11 Feb, 2025
Admission: The teachers really know their stuff and are great at guiding us through the course. IFS officers teach forestry stuff, while other teachers help us understand everything else. We have 6 semesters over 2 years with a trimester system. Your final score comes from end-term exams, mid-terms, quizzes, and assignments.
Placement: The course I'm in offers a top package of 14 LPA and an average of 8 LPA. Last year, the placement cell handled the campus placements with about 30 companies taking part. Some big companies like IDFC Bank and WWF were there. I got a good offer from WWF, so that's cool.
Campus: The campus at IIFM is great! The classrooms are top-notch with smart boards and all the tech stuff. Plus, there's Wi-Fi everywhere. The hostel rooms are pretty cool too you get your own space with Wi-Fi, a bed, a table, and a bathroom. The library is massive and comfy with AC. And if you need medical help, there's a 24/7 service on campus. Oh, and the food at the mess is tasty and clean. There are three hostels split up for guys and girls, and the mess is run well by a committee. Overall, the facilities here are awesome!
Rohit Patel
6 Jul, 2024
Admission: The teachers here really know their stuff and are super helpful. They teach us through real-life examples. Every student gets a mentor to guide them. We go on a 20-day field trip once a year, which is pretty cool. The classes are set up to match the curriculum.
Placement: The college is great for getting jobs after graduation. Lots of companies in the environment, development, and wildlife sectors come to the college for placements and internships. The average salary last year was around 6 lakhs per year. It's cool that students run the placement committee.
Campus: The classrooms here are super modern with things like speakers and projectors. They even have LAN and Wi-Fi in the hostel. There's a computer center too. The hostel rooms are great, and the food in the mess is like home-cooked. The building was designed by a well-known architect.
Radhika Mishra
13 Mar, 2024
Admission: The teachers at our college are awesome, especially the experienced professors. Lots of companies visit us for placements in different fields like data analysis, marketing, IT, and more. We get to do a summer internship and go on field trips every ten weeks. It's pretty cool!
Placement: Our college rocks when it comes to placements! Last year, everyone got hired. The top salary offered was over 11 LPA, and most students got around 7 LPA. Big companies like IDFC Bank, Axis Bank, and E&Y came for placements. They offered roles like research associate, manager, and programme coordinator. It's a great opportunity for us students!
Campus: Our college library has tons of books, like over 42,000! The campus has cool stuff like high-tech classrooms, sports areas, fast Wi-Fi, a doctor on-site, modern labs, and a cafeteria with AC. It's a huge campus, like 200 acres big, and the weather here is awesome. We get to enjoy rainy days, fun winters, beautiful springs, and there are even forests and lakes around. The college's infrastructure is pretty good overall.
Komal
27 Dec, 2022
Admission: The teachers here are super helpful and really involved in helping us with our careers. They also focus on building our personal skills and getting us ready for the industry. We have cool events like Open Learning Day and assignments to get us more experience. Plus, every student gets a mentor to help with any problems and give advice. They prefer hands-on learning over just talking at us. The classes are set up to teach us everything we need for work and internships. We do quizzes, assignments, and presentations to keep us on our toes and juggle different tasks.
Placement: IIFM is known for its good placements and value for money. This year, around 80% of students already got placed by January. Companies hiring students are from different fields like Microfinance, Consultancy, Wildlife, Forestry, CSR, and NGOs. The highest salary offered this year is 14 lakhs, with an average of 8 lakhs. Some top companies that recruited students are WWF, Sambodhi, Care India, OLM, Jai Kisan, Sambhandh, and Kantar. For internships, companies like Sambodhi, Basix, Kantar, Care India, RTI, ITC, and Vedanta have recruited students. About half of the junior batch students have secured internships too.
Campus: IIFM has a cool setup, especially the admin block and the water tank that looks like India Gate. It was designed by a famous architect who also did IIM A. The classes are great, with comfy spaces where professors can focus on each student. They're more into practical stuff than just theory. I stayed in Aravali, the girls' hostel, while the guys stayed in Vindhyachal and Nilgiri. The rooms are big with private bathrooms, Wi-Fi, and a forest view from the window. The staff is on top of cleaning and fixing things. The mess, Swaruchi, is run by students and fits about 120 people. Plus, you get a sweet view of Bhopal while chowing down.
Lata Rao
21 Dec, 2022
Admission: The teachers at IIFM are top-notch. They have a lot of experience in research, teaching, and training that you won't find anywhere else. At IIFM, we get to learn about different areas up close and it opens up a lot of doors for us in the future.
Placement: The seniors from the 2017-19 batch got placed well. The highest salary offered was 13.5 LPA, and the average was 7.5 LPA. Everyone in our college got placed this year too. There were jobs in different areas like development management, wildlife, microfinance, and consultancy.
Campus: I really like IIFM's setup. The fee system is good, and they have awesome facilities like a big library, computer center, sports area, and medical help. Wi-Fi works everywhere on campus. The hostel rooms are big and the bathrooms are clean. The whole campus is nice and has everything we need. The food in the mess and canteen is great too, better than other places I've been to.
Arun Gupta
11 Sept, 2022
Admission: The teachers at this college really know their stuff. They usually have at least a master's degree and some industry experience. We get to do 22 days of field work too, which is great for getting practical skills.
Placement: I loved my time at college! They hook you up with internships and jobs at cool companies like Pradhan, Sambhodi, EY, JK paper, and ITC. You can land gigs as a data analyst, finance guy, or consultant. The average salary they offer is around 9 lakhs. So worth it!
Campus: The school's Wi-Fi works well. The computer lab is open all day, every day, with modern computers and software. The library has lots of books and resources. The hostel rooms are clean and nice. Food in the mess and canteen is tasty. They also have medical services, sports, and games on campus.