Indian Institute of Forest Management - [IIFM]
Overview Information
About College
The Indian Institute of Forest Management (IIFM) was founded in 1982. It is an autonomous institution established by the Ministry of Environment and Forests, Government of India with financial assistance from the Swedish International Development Cooperation Agency (SIDA) and course assistance from the Indian Institute of Management Ahmedabad
- The institute's objective is to fulfill the growing need for managerial human resources in the forest and allied sectors.
- Alumni from the Indian Institute of Forest Management have reached great heights wherever they have gone, leaving an indelible standard of excellence. They are present in many diverse sectors and with their brilliant work in every other sector; they have proved the institute's excellence at every step.
- Indian Institute of Forest Management has also produced many social entrepreneurs working for the betterment of society.
- Indian Institute of Forest Management, Bhopal is recognized as a research centre for pursuing doctoral research of the Forest Research Institute (Dehradun), Deemed University. The research Center started in December 1997.
- According to www.urpercentile.com, IIFM is ranked 34th among management institutes in India.
Festival:
Kalpataru, the annual festival is a gala event, hosting various literary, cultural, and sports activities.
Facilities:
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Library Multistoried air-conditioned library with a wide range of literature. A collection of 312 films on forestry, environment, conservation & management. The Online Public Access Catalogue (OPAC) facility is available on all terminals connected through LAN. More than 37,500 books and subscriptions to more than 280 National & International periodicals.
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Computer Center IIFM is equipped with excellent computing resources. The Computer Centre has hardware and software resources that are capable of providing support for diverse computing requirements. It has a number of desktops in Local Area Network (LAN) and has state-of-the-art Geographic Information System (GIS) and Image Processing facilities. Computing support is provided to students twenty-four hours a day.
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Hostel and Mess Facilities: Hostel complex consists of three hostels namely, Nilgiri, Vindhyachal, and Aravalli, all together have fully furnished 112 rooms with a separate block for girls (Aravalli Hostel) to accommodate (on twin sharing basis) students. All the hostels are provided with solar/geyser facility for hot water facility round the year. The hostels have common rooms with TV and DTH Connection (full package), gym and indoor games, etc. The Mess is equipped with automated and semi-automated equipment and cooking systems. It is capable of serving about 300 people at-a-time. |
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Sports: A wide range of sporting facilities is available on campus. The Institute has good facilities for indoor and outdoor sports like Badminton, Lawn Tennis, Table Tennis, Carrom, Football, Cricket, and Volleyball. Intra-Institute sports tournaments are organized regularly and the Institute participates every year in the All India Forest Sports and Games Meet organized by the Ministry of Environment and Forests, Government of India. Each activity inculcates a sense of discipline and sportsmanship. |
Scholarship:
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Approximately 20% of the batch will be awarded a merit scholarship of Rs. 5000/- per month from the end of the First Term. After the first term results are declared, the Institute will prepare a merit list of eligible students based on the recommendation of the PFM Committee. The reservation norms for the scholarships will be as follows:
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Scholarship to SC students IIFM is recognized as an Institute of Excellence under the Central Sector Scholarship Scheme of Top Class Education for Scheduled Castes (SC) Students offered by the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment, Government of India. This scholarship (total 4) is available to SC category students at IIFM subject to fulfillment of the conditions laid down by the Ministry. The scholarship will cover the expenditure of full-fee and lodging boarding charges, books, and stationary charges at a fixed rate. A laptop for eligible candidates will also be provided during their study at IIFM. |
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Scholarship to ST students IIFM is also recognized as an Institute of Excellence under the Central Sector Scholarship Scheme of Top Class Education for Scheduled Tribes (ST) Students offered by the Ministry of Tribal Affairs, Government of India. Five scholarships are available to ST category students at IIFM subject to fulfillment of the conditions laid down by the Ministry. The scholarship will cover the expenditure of full- fee, lodging and boarding charges, books and stationary charges at a fixed rate. A laptop for eligible candidates will also be provided during their study at IIFM. |
Extracurricular Activities:
The council comprises activity clubs that conduct extracurricular activities throughout the year. The major activity clubs include:
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College Infrastructure and Facility
Student Discussion
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Asha S 2016-07-25 09:24:10
Why Join Indian Institute of Forest Management, Bhopal ?
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Radhu Krishnan 2016-08-19 19:52:51
It is AICTE approved. Campus spread over 230 acres of land. Conducts industrial visits, guest lectures, seminars and workshops. It has Excellent placement record. Ranked 8th among 'Top 50 Management Institutes for Research and Teaching' in India by National Institutional Ranking Framework (MHRD) in 2016. Research projects funded by various national and international organizations. Collaborations with foreign bodies.
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