Indian Institute of Forest Management (IIFM), Bhopal-M.Phil Admission

Indian Institute of Forest Management (IIFM), Bhopal, a premier sectoral management
institute, invites applications for one year M.Phil. programme in Natural Resource
Management  (Award of degree by Saurashtra University, Rajkot) commencing from
September, 2011. With a focus on climate change, the programme comprises of class
work, field work, seminar, study tour (National as well as abroad) and dissertation.
Eligibility
Candidates must have a Post Graduate Degree/Diploma or its equivalent, recognized by
an Indian University or Association of Indian Universities  with the minimum of 55%
marks (50% for SC/ST/OBC-Non creamy/PD) in aggregate in the field of
Science/Engineering/ Management and related Social sciences (as decided by
equivalence committee of the Institute). Those appearing in the final year of Post
Graduation examination can also apply; provided they complete the eligibility criteria by
August 31, 2011.
Seats: The total number of seats available is 20, out of which maximum of 10 seats will
be filled by in-service officers from Indian Forest Service, State Forest Services, Group A
officers or equivalent from Govt. Departments/public sector & representatives  from
NGOs  with minimum three years of experience in fields related to Natural Resource
Management. Remaining 10 seats shall be filled by other eligible candidates.
Reservation: Reservation of seats  will be applicable to the candidates as per  the
prevailing Government of India norms.
Selection Process:
For in-service officers, the application should be forwarded through proper channel
which will be screened  at the Institute for direct interview. Candidates possessing
UGC/CSIR/ICAR-NET certificate or PGDFM from IIFM with a minimum of 3.0 OGPA shall
also be exempted from written test and be directly called for interview. Others have to
qualify  a written test  conducted by the Institute.  The cutoff score of the test will be
decided by the Institute and shall  have three components namely English ability,
analytical ability and Natural Resource Management aptitude.
Fees:
The total cost of the programme is Rs. 1,50,000/-.
How to Apply
Interested candidates are required to submit their applications in the prescribed
application form with all supporting documents mentioned in the form.  Application
form and details about the programme are available at the website
www.iifm.ac.in/M.Phil. Completed application form (accompanied by a demand draft of
Rs. 500/- in favour of Director IIFM, payable at Bhopal, should be sent to Chairperson,
M.Phil. (NRM) Admission, Indian Institute of Forest Management, Nehru Nagar, Bhopal
462003, M.P., so as to reach IIFM latest by   05-07-2011.