IIM Shillong Overview

Indian Institute of Management Shillong is a second-generation IIM established in India in the year 2017. The institute has been ranked 26^th by NIRF 2023 among the top management institutes in the country. As per the Outlook, I Care Ranking 2021, IIM Shillong is placed 11^th among the country's top 50 business schools. The institute is ranked 16^th among India's top 100 business schools in the India Today MDRA ranking 2020. The popular courses offered at IIM Shillong are; PGP, PGPEx, PGP-WE, Ph.D., and Ph.D. for working professionals. Admission to these programs is based on entrance examinations such as CAT and GMAT. Based on the scores in these examinations and basic eligibility criteria, candidates are shortlisted and invited for Group Discussions (GD) and Personal Interviews (PI). The two-year PGP/MBA program at IIM Shillong admits 240 students. The MBA fee at the institute is INR 14,60,000. IIM Shillong’s faculty strength consists of 28 permanent faculty members and 40 visiting faculty. Faculty visiting the institute are a mix of professors from top management institutes across the world, and industry experts. The institute has the mission to cultivate ethical business managers who are committed to sustainable development.  

IIM Shillong offers Need-Based Financial Assistance to help MBA students from economically weak backgrounds. The financial assistance is provided based on gross annual family income, creditworthiness, and student assets. Top recruiters visit the institute during the final placement drive for MBA students, every year. In 2023, 63 leading recruiters visited the campus and offered job offers to 238 MBA students. The consulting and strategy sector was the top recruiting sector as it gave job offers to 69 students. The highest placement package offered to MBA students was INR 71.3 LPA by the IT & Analytics sector. The Finance sector gave job offers to 48 students and the highest package offered by the sector was INR 41 LPA. The sales and marketing sector also offered INR 41 LPA. The average package offered at the institute was INR 26.96 LPA and the median package offered was INR 26.09 LPA. Some of the top recruiters that visited the campus in 2023 placements are Bain & Company, Deloitte, EY, Everest Group, Baker Hughes, Jio, Latentview, Microsoft, IBM, McKinsey & Company, Amagi, Yes Bank, etc.  

IIM Shillong Highlights

Particulars	Statistics
Year of establishment	2007
Campus Size	120
MBA Students Intake	240
MBA Fees	INR 14,60,000
Number of Courses	17
Total Faculty	40
NIRF Ranking 2023	26
Scholarships offered	Need-Based Financial Assistance
Highest Package for MBA in 2023	INR 73.1 LPA
Top Recruiters	Bain & Company, Capgemini, Cognizant, D.E. Shaw, Deloitte USI, EY, Aditya Birla Capital, Amagi, ITC, JPMorgan Chase & Co., Amazon, Goldman Sachs, HSBC Bank, ICICI Group, Infosys Consulting, Mahindra & Mahindra, etc.

IIM Shillong Rankings

The institute has been ranked 26^th by NIRF 2023 among the top management institutes in the country. The other rankings bagged by IIM Shillong are mentioned below:

Year	Rank	Category	Ranking Body
2023	26	Management	NIRF
2023	30	Best Govt. B-School	IIRF
2023	12	B-School Ranking	Business Today
2023	10	Executive MBA Ranking	Business Today
2023	10	1-Year MBA Ranking	Business Today
2022	6	Top Govt. MBA College	Outlook ICARE

IIM Shillong Admission 2024 

IIM Shillong has started the admission process for the two-year MBA for Working Executives (PGP-WE) and the one-year full-time residential PGP for Executives (PGPEx) for 2024. IIM Shillong’s PGPEx application process started on September 1, 2023, and the PGP WE application process on September 8, 2023. The executive PGP, PGPEx offered at the institute is designed for executives with a minimum of 5 years of work experience, whereas the PGP-WE program serves those who wish to uplift their careers in management while working without taking a break and have a minimum of 3 years of work experience. IIM Shillong admission 2024 to the PGPEx program is based on CAT/GMAT scores. The institute determines the eligibility of each candidate based on the minimum cut-off set in the CAT and GMAT examinations.  After shortlisting the eligible candidates based on their CAT/GMAT scores and other basic eligibility criteria, IIM Shillong invites them for group discussions and personal interviews. 

IIM Shillong admission 2024 to the PGP WE program is also based on CAT/GMAT scores. However, the institute also admits students to this program through a written exam WE-MAT given they have not taken the CAT or GMAT tests. Admission to the two-year full-time residential MBA/PGP program is based on CAT scores. MBA admission for the academic year 2023-2025, is based on CAT 2022 scores for domestic candidates. International candidates who wish to be admitted to the MBA program can use their GMAT score obtained after December 15, 2017. The admission process of the MBA program is a two-stage process, which begins with shortlisting the candidates according to their CAT scores, followed by the final selection round consisting of group discussions (GD) and personal interviews (PI). Aspiring candidates are advised to visit the institute’s official website for further updates.

Common Admission Test

Students can get MBA admission to prominent management institutes and top B-schools in India by taking the Common Admission Test (CAT). IIM Shillong 2024 admission to its post-graduate management program, MBA/PGP is based on Common Admission Test 2023 scores. The official announcement regarding CAT 2023 was released on July 30, 2023, and its registration started on August 2, 2023. MBA aspiring candidates must register by September 13, 2023. The CAT 2023 is scheduled to take place on November 26, 2023. As you all are aware, the CAT exam will take place in 3 slots. To secure admission to the top IIMs and B-schools in the country, aspirants must continue their exam preparation dedicatedly. The registration fee for CAT 2023 has been increased for both reserved and unreserved category students. For the unreserved category, the fee has been increased to INR 2,400 from INR 2,300. Similarly, for reserved category candidates, the fee has been revised to INR 1,200 from INR 1,150. IIM Shillong has set the minimum overall cut-off in CAT as 90 percentile and the sectional cut-off as 75 percentile. These are the minimum required cutoffs to shortlist candidates for final rounds of selection. 

IIM Shillong MBA Admission 2024 Important Dates 

Dates	Events
August 2, 2023	CAT 2023 Registration Starts
September 13, 2023	CAT 2023 Registration Ends
October 25, 2023	CAT 2023 Admit Card
November 26, 2023	CAT 2023 Exam
January 19, 2024 (Tentative)	Shortlisting of Candidates for GD and PI
February 2024 (Tentative)	GD & PI Rounds Starts
Late April 2024 (Tentative)	GD & PI Rounds Ends
April 28, 2024 (Tentative)	Declaration of Final Merit list
June 2024 (Tentative)	Registration at IIM Shillong

IIM Shillong MBA Admission 

IIM Shillong MBA admission for the 2023-25 academic session is based on CAT 2022 scores. Applicants must possess a valid CAT 2022 score that aligns with IIM Shillong's shortlisting eligibility criteria, as detailed on the official website. As per the notification released by the institute, the admission process for domestic candidates for the PGP 2023-25 program is currently in progress, and no new applications are being considered at this stage. However, domestic candidates who missed CAT 2022 can still apply by taking CAT 2023. Registration for CAT 2023 opened on August 2, 2023. For IIM Shillong PGP 2024 admission, domestic candidates will be assessed based on their CAT 2023 scores, while overseas candidates can apply for the program through their GMAT scores obtained after December 15, 2017. The application fee for these candidates is USD 100, which is payable during the application submission. The PGP admission process comprises two stages. Initially, candidates are shortlisted based on their CAT scores. Subsequently, shortlisted candidates undergo a final selection process that includes group discussions (GD) and personal interviews (PI). Detailed information on this process is available on the official IIM Shillong website.

Important Steps in IIM Shillong MBA Admission Process

• Aspiring candidates must register and complete the CAT application form and apply for the IIM Shillong MBA on the same form.
• Take the CAT test and score above the minimum IIM Shillong cut-off.
• The candidates who clear the minimum sectional and overall cut-off set by IIM Shillong will be shortlisted for the final selection rounds.
• The final merit list will be prepared by the institute based on the scores in CAT and PI, academic qualifications, and work experience.

IIM Shillong MBA Admission 2024 Important dates

• By mid-January 2023, the institute will shortlist the candidates for GD & PI.
• The first round of GD & PI will begin in early February 2023.
• The result of the final rounds will be declared by late April 2023.
• The final merit list will be released by early May 2023.
• IIM Shillong registration for MBA will start from mid-to-late June 2023.

IIM Shillong MBA Admission 2024 Eligibility Criteria 

Candidates must fulfill the basic requirements given below to be eligible for admission to the MBA program at IIM Shillong:

• A bachelor's degree with at least a 50% or an equivalent CGPA. (A minimum of 45% for applicants under reserved categories.)
• In India, the Bachelor's Degree must be given by a college or university that has been recognized by an Act of Parliament or State legislature. It must hold an equivalent qualification recognized by the Ministry of HRD, Government of India, or be declared to be presumed to be a university under Section 3 of the UGC Act, 1956. 

For international candidates, the following conditions apply in addition to the basic eligibility criteria mentioned above:

• 640 in GMAT.
• They must hold an Indian passport and have lived, worked, or studied outside India continuously for at least one year (for Indian residents abroad).
• The Personal Interview round will take place in India.

IIM Shillong CAT Cut-off 

IIM Shillong has set a minimum CAT cut-off for both sectional and overall stages in the admission process. The overall IIM Shillong 2023 CAT cut-off will be 90 percentile and the minimum sectional cut-off required will be 75 percentile for the general category students. The below table represents the minimum prescribed IIM Shillong 2023 CAT cut-off to shortlist the candidates for GD & PI rounds:

Category	VARC	DILR	QA
General/NC-OBC/EWS	75	75	75
SC	60	60	60
ST/DA	50	50	50

How to check the IIM Shillong Cut-off for CAT? 

After declaring the CAT result, candidates can check their results and access their scorecards from the official website using their ID and password. 

• Visit the official website.
• Click on “Login”.
• Enter CAT ID and password.
• Click on “Enter”.
• Click on CAT Result, and select the scorecard option.
• Download the scorecard.

IIM Shillong GD & PI Cut-off 

Based on the IIM Shillong cut-off in CAT, the final selection rounds will be conducted for the selected candidates. In the final selection, the candidates must fulfill the IIM Shillong cut-off for the GD and PI. The cut-off score will vary according to candidates in each category.

Category	Cut-off as Minimum Percentage of Performance out of Maximum Possible Performance in GD	Cut-off as Minimum Percentage of Performance out of Maximum Possible Performance in PI
General/NC-OBC/EWS	30%	30%
SC	25%	25%
ST/DA	20%	20%

IIM Shillong Academic Cut-off

IIM Shillong 2023 academic cut-off for shortlisting candidates for the final selection rounds:

Category	SSC Percentage	HSC Percentage
General/NC-OBC/EWS	80	80
SC	55	55
ST/DA	50	50

IIM Shillong MBA Admission: Final Merit List 

After completing the GD and PI rounds, the final merit list will be prepared based on performance in these rounds, academic qualifications, score in CAT, work experience, and gender.

Components	Percentage of Weightage
PI	40%
CAT	30%
Work experience	10%
Marks in 12th	10%
Marks in 10th	5%
Gender	5%

IIM Shillong Scholarships

The top IIMs and B-schools in the country are a bit expensive, considering the quality management programs offered at these institutes. However, the IIMs offer various financial assistance to students based on certain eligibility criteria. Meritorious students with low family incomes often get financial help for their studies in these premier institutes. IIM Shillong has a provision for Need-Based Financial Assistance to help MBA students from economically disadvantaged backgrounds. The institute decides the number of students to consider for financial assistance based on their gross annual family income, creditworthiness, and overall suitability.

The details of IIM Shillong scholarships are given below;

IIM Shillong Need-Based Financial Assistance Scheme 

• IIM Shillong provides a Need-Based Financial Assistance Scheme to help MBA students from economically weak backgrounds. 
• This financial assistance scheme is for students with an excellent academic record but with limited finance. 
• The scholarship seats are limited in number, and thus, depend upon the number of students with low annual family income. 
• The assistance provided to students is based on annual family income, creditworthiness, student assets, and overall suitability.

Additionally, the institute facilitates several scholarship schemes offered by the central and state governments. 

Scholarships Provided by the Government of India 

In addition to the Need-Based financial assistance under IIM Shillong scholarships, the institute facilitates several scholarships for the reserved category students (Scheduled Caste (SC) / Scheduled Tribe (ST) / People with Disabilities (PWD)) offered by the Government of India.

• National Fellowship & Scholarship for Higher Education of Scheduled Tribe Students (Central Sector Scheme).
• Central Sector Scheme for Scholarships for College and University Students. 
• Merit Cum Means Scholarship for Professional and Technical Courses.

Apart from various financial assistance, IIM Shillong also helps students take educational loans from banks during the admission process. The details regarding the process will be informed to the students after they are offered admission.

IIM Shillong Placements

Top recruiters in the industry visit IIM Shillong during the final placement drive, every year. In 2023, the institute welcomed 63 leading recruiters and successfully concluded the placements for 238 MBA students. 26 of these recruiters were new to the campus. 85 students secured Pre-Placement Offers (PPOs) or Pre-Placement Interviews (PPIs) through their internships. IIM Shillong’s MBA students received an impressive INR 71.30 lakhs per year as the highest package during the 2023 placement. The average package offered to these students was INR 26.96 lakhs per year and the median package offered was INR 26.09 lakhs per year. Among all the top recruiting sectors, the IT & Analytics sector emerged as the highest-paying during the placement drive. Some of the esteemed companies that visited the campus in 2023 IIM Shillong placements are Bain & Company, Deloitte, EY, Everest Group, Baker Hughes, Jio, Latentview, Microsoft, IBM, McKinsey & Company, Amagi, and Yes Bank. The institute also concluded the final placement for its one-year full-time PGPEx batch of 2022-23. Various leading sectors, such as IT Consulting, Finance, Operations, Sales, Product Management, Business Consulting, and Healthcare offered a wide variety of roles to the executive professionals of the PGPEx program. The placement drive witnessed an increase in the number of new recruiters. 

The Summer Internship Placement for the 2022-2024 batch at the institute concluded successfully. 238 students in the batch received a total of 279 offers. 67 recruiters visited the campus, with 37 of them being first-time visitors. The highest stipend offered was INR 4.75 lakhs, and the average stipend was INR 2.06 lakhs. It was the Strategy and consulting sector that offered the highest stipend. The coordination and efforts put in by the placement committee at the institute demonstrate why IIM Shillong placements are a huge success and why the institute is becoming the favorite destination for leading recruiters for both final placements and summer internships. 

IIM Shillong Placements Highlights

Particulars	Placement Statistics
MBA Batch Size	238
Number of Recruiters	63
Number of New Recruiters	26
PPO/ PPI Offers	85
Highest CTC	INR 71.30 LPA
Average CTC	INR 26.96 LPA
Median CTC	INR 26.09 LPA
Highest CTC offering Domain	IT & Analytics
Top Recruiting Domain	Consulting
Top 50%	INR 30.82 LPA
Top 20%	INR 35.35 LPA
Top 10%	INR 39.68 LPA
Top Recruiters	Baker Hughes, Amagi, Microsoft, Jio, Latentview, Yes Bank, etc.

IIM Shillong Placements Sector-Wise 

Top recruiters who visited the campus during the 2023 final placements offered a wide variety of roles to MBA students in various fields. They received offers from popular sectors such as IT & Analytics, Finance, Sales & Marketing, HR, Operations, and Strategy & Consulting. IIM Shillong 2023 placements sector-wise highlights are; the Consulting & Strategy sector emerged as the top recruiting sector offering highly rewarding roles to 69 students while the IT & Analytics sector offered the highest package of INR 71.3 LPA. The Finance sector gave job offers to 48 students and the highest package offered was INR 41 LPA. The sales and marketing sector also offered INR 41 LPA during the placement. 

IIM Shillong Placements Sector-Wise Report;

Sectors	No. of Students	Highest Package	CTC Range
Consulting & Strategy	69	INR 31.2 LPA	INR 13 - 22 LPA
Finance	48	INR 41 LPA	INR 13 - 32 LPA
Sales & Marketing	20	INR 41 LPA	INR 15 - 32 LPA
General Management	19	INR 27.1 LPA	INR 14 - 28 LPA
IT & Analytics	18	INR 71.3 LPA	INR 14 - 55 LPA
HR & Operations	13	INR 34.7 LPA	INR 12 - 33 LPA

IIM Shillong 2021, 2022 Placements Statistics

Particulars	2021 placements	2022 placements	2023 placements
Highest CTC	32 LPA	55.22 LPA	71.30 LPA
Average CTC	19.17 LPA	23.10 LPA	26.96 LPA
Average CTC of 50%	23.22 LPA	26.95 LPA	30.82 LPA
Average CTC of 20%	26.67 LPA	31.31 LPA	35.35 LPA
Median CTC	17.50 LPA	22.28 LPA	26.09 LPA
Highest-Average CTC Domain Area	HR, Operations	IT & Analytics	IT & Analytics, Sales, Marketing & Finance
Total Recruiters participated	64	73	63
PPO/PPI Offers	23	48	85
No. of New Recruiters	34	43	26

Life at IIM Shillong 

IIM Shillong campus has advanced facilities that support the student community in several ways. The institute and its facilities focus on promoting sustainable approaches, and individual development, making a difference in the local community, and revolutionizing the management field. The facilities feature modern classrooms, advanced libraries and computer laboratories, and sports. The institute’s infrastructure is designed to enhance the overall experience of its students. It has an advanced telecommunications network, comfortable student accommodation facilities, a modern and well-equipped library, and a strong IT infrastructure. The student committees and clubs at the institute arrange several cultural events, seminars, workshops, and conferences. The institute promotes innovation and entrepreneurship through its incubation center and various events like the annual Entrepreneurship Summit. At IIM Shillong, students are provided with resources to shape entrepreneurial ideas and launch their startups. 

IIM Shillong Facilities Highlights

• Modern Classrooms: The institution has advanced technology, instructional tools, and the latest seating arrangements in all the classrooms. 
• Hostels: The institute provides hostel facilities. It comprises four hostel blocks. All four hostel blocks have a mess, dedicated spaces for sports, and common rooms. students can book hostel rooms at the time of admission. IIM Shillong has separate hostel facilities for both male and female students. The fee for the hostel rooms ranges from INR 1,50,000 to INR 3,00,000 per year based on the room type. 
• Library: The library at IIM Shillong has an extensive collection of 15,000 books, and e-resources, which includes more than 40 databases. It also has access to more than 17,000 e-journals. The library offers access to over 7,500 e-business magazines and 250,000 e-books. It has subscriptions to both newspapers and magazines. The library’s e-collection can be accessed through the E-Library Portal. 
• IT Infrastructure: To support the academic community, IIM Shillong has advanced tech facilities. The institute and its premises are linked through high-speed optical fiber connections. The campus-wide Local Area Network (LAN) features a blend of wired and wireless infrastructure, providing multiple connectivity options. This ensures connectivity to the global digital network. Additionally, the institute has advanced security features to secure online interactions and data.
• Mess and Cafeteria: There are multiple dining options on the campus. The hostels have a mess facility. Additional dining facilities are available on the campus, offering a variety of food options for the students. The food and beverages offered in both the mess and cafeteria situated on campus have a variety of options. Both veg and non-veg foods are available, considering the various tastes and dietary preferences of students coming from different parts of the country.
• Sports: The institute offers both outdoor and indoor sports facilities including a cricket-cum-football ground, basketball courts, volleyball courts, lawn tennis courts, hockey field, throwball courts, badminton courts, table tennis, swimming pool, foosball, carrom, and chess. A well-equipped open gym is also available.
• Guest House: IIM Shillong has a guest house. Those who are attending various events like conferences, seminars, and workshops at the institute can stay here. The guest house has 16 rooms and has Wi-Fi and housekeeping services. 

Frequently Asked Questions about IIM Shillong 

Q. What are the courses offered at IIM Shillong?

Ans. The popular courses offered at IIM Shillong are; PGP, PGPEx, PGP-WE, Ph.D, and Ph.D. for working professionals. 

Q. What is the difference between PGPEx and PGP-WE?

Ans. The executive PGP, PGPEx offered at IIM Shillong is designed for executives with a minimum of 5 years of work experience, whereas the PGP-WE program serves those who wish to uplift their careers in management while working without taking a break and have a minimum of 3 years of work experience. 

Q. Is IIM Shillong worth joining?

Ans. Yes, even though it is one of the youngest Indian Institute of Management, IIM Shillong is worth joining because it is considered one of the top IIMs and one of the best B-Schools in India. 

Q. What are the scholarships offered at IIM Shillong?

Ans. The need-based financial assistance offered by IIM Shillong is available for students with good academic records and economically weak backgrounds. 

Q. What is the highest package received by MBA students at IIM Shillong 2023 final placements?

Ans. MBA students of IIM Shillong received the highest package of INR 71.30 LPA in the 2023 placement and the average package offered was INR 26.96 LPA.

Q. How can I get admission to the MBA in IIM Shillong?

Ans. To get MBA admission in IIM Shillong, you must appear for CAT and secure above the minimum cut-off set by the institute. 

Q. What is the MBA fee at IIM Shillong?

Ans. The MBA fee at the institute is INR 14,60,000.

Q. What is the IIM Shillong MBA application process?

Ans. Steps in IIM Shillong MBA Admission Process:

• Aspiring candidates must register and complete the CAT application form and apply for the IIM Shillong MBA on the same form.
• Take the CAT test and score above the minimum IIM Shillong cut-off.
• The candidates who clear the minimum sectional and overall cut-off set by IIM Shillong will be shortlisted for the final selection rounds.
• The final merit list will be prepared by the institute based on the scores in CAT and PI, academic qualifications, and work experience.