IIM Shillong is the oldest of the 2nd generation IIMs, established in 2007. IIM Shillong has been ranked 26 by NIRF 2023 among the top management institutes in India. IIM Shillong courses include PGP, Executive PGP, PGP-WE, PhD, and PhD for working professionals. IIM Shillong MBA fee is INR 14,60,000. Check: Is IIM Shillong worth joining?

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IIM Shillong admission is based on exams like CAT/ GMAT followed by a group discussion or Personal Interview. IIM Shillong CAT cut-off is 94 percentile (overall). IIM Shillong is highly known for its highest number of placements in consulting and strategy domain. IIM Shillong Placements 2023 has been concluded. IIM Shillong average package stood at INR 26.96 LPA whereas IIM Shillong highest package stood at INR 73.1 LPA.

 

IIM Shillong Highlights

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

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IIM Shillong Important Dates 2024

PGP
Events Dates
CAT Registration Starts August 2, 2023
CAT Registration Ends September 20, 2023
CAT Admit Card October 25, 2023
CAT Exam Date November 26, 2023
Shortlisting of Candidates for Personal Interview January 19, 2024 (Tentative)
Start of Personal Interview Process February 2024 (Tentative)
End of Personal Interview Process Late April 2024 (Tentative)
Declaration of Final Offer and Waitlist April 28, 2024 (Tentative)
Registration at IIM Shillong Campus Mid to late June 2024 (Tentative)
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PGPEx
Events  Round 1 Dates Round 2 Dates
Start of Application Process September 1, 2023 December 15, 2023
Last Date for Filling of Application Form November 13, 2023 January 30, 2024
Intimation of Interviews for Shortlisted Applicants November 17, 2023 February 02, 2024
Admission Interviews  December 2 - 3, 2023 February 10 & 11, 2024
Declaration of Results by December 11, 2023 February 16, 2024
Last Date for Acceptance of Offer by December 18, 2023 February 22, 2024
Last Date of Withdrawal January 15, 2024 February 29, 2024
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IIM Shillong Courses & Fees

IIM Shillong offers various courses like MBA, Executive MBA, MBA for working executives, PhD and PhD for working professionals. The details for all these courses are mentioned below:

Courses Fees  Program Details
PGP INR 14,60,000 for 2 Years Intake: 240
Eligibility: Bachelor’s degree with 50% marks
Selection Criteria: CAT scores + Group Discussion / Personal Interview
PGPEx INR 20,40,000 for a Year  Intake: 43
Eligibility: Bachelor’s degree and 5 years of Work Experience
Selection Criteria: CAT/GMAT scores + Group discussion/ Personal Interview
PGP Working Executive  INR 12,00,000 for 2 Years Intake: 17
Eligibility: Bachelor’s degree with 50% marks and 3 years of Work Experience.
Selection Criteria: CAT/GMAT/ WE-MAT scores + Group discussion/ Personal Interview

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IIM Shillong Admission 2024

IIM Shillong admission is currently going on. The candidates who have appeared for CAT 2023 are only eligible for admission. 

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The admission process through the CAT examination is mentioned below:

Admission Stage Description
Register for CAT The candidates will have to register and fill out the CAT application form and apply for PGP at IIM Shillong on the same form.
CAT Exam Appear for the CAT exam, conducted in various cities across India.
Shortlist for GD/ PI The candidates who will clear the minimum sectional cut-off released by IIM Shillong will be shortlisted for Group Discussion and Personal Interviews.
GD/ PI Process The shortlisted candidates must appear for GD/ PI 
Final Selection  The final merit list will be prepared based on the PI scores, academic qualifications, overall CAT performance, experience, and gender diversity. 

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IIM Shillong Cut-off 2023

IIM Shillong Cut-off for PGP 2023 admissions is 75 percentile for all sections. The candidates who have applied for the IIM Shillong MBA program have to clear the minimum sectional cut-off.

Category VARC DILR QA
DA (D) 50 50 50
ST (T) 50 50 50
SC (C)  60 60 60
EWS (E) 75 75 75
Others (OT) 75 75 75

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IIM Shillong Placement 2023

IIM Shillong Placements 2023 has been concluded. IIM Shillong average package increased by 16% at INR 26.96 LPA whereas IIM Shillong highest package stood at INR 73.1 LPA. More highlights of IIM Shillong Placements 2023 are tabulated below:

Particulars Placements Statistics 2022
Number of Recruiters Participated 63
Number of PPOs 85
Highest CTC INR 71.3 LPA
Average CTC INR 26.96 LPA
Median CTC INR 26.09 LPA
Y-O-Y Increase in Average CTC 16%
Major Sectors Consulting
Top Recruiters Aditya Birla Capital, Capgemini, Cipla, Deloitte USI, Goldman Sachs, EY etc

The following table represents the year wise placement trends at IIM Shillong:

Year Highest CTC Average CTC
2023 INR 71.30 LPA INR 26.96 LPA
2022 INR 55.22 LPA INR 23.10 LPA
2021 INR 32 LPA INR 19.17 LPA
2020 INR 48.50 LPA INR 18.76 LPA

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IIM Shillong Rankings

IIM Shillong has been ranked 26 by NIRF 2023 among the top management institutes in India. The other ranking of IIM Shillong is mentioned below:

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

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IIM Shillong Vs IIM Udaipur Vs IIM Indore 

Particulars IIM Shillong IIM Udaipur IIM Indore
Established 2007 2011 1996
NIRF Ranking 2023 26 16 8
Batch Size 240 340 471
Campus Area 120 acres  300 acres 193 acres
MBA Fees INR 14,60,000 INR 20,40,000 INR 21,14,222
MBA Admission CAT + GD/PI CAT + PI through CAP CAT + PI
CAT Cut-off 75 sectional 92 percentile overall and 70 sectional 90 percentile overall and 80 sectional
Highest CTC INR 71.30 LPA INR 35.94 LPA INR 49 LPA
Average CTC INR 26.96 LPA INR 17.82 LPA INR 24.09 LPA
Scholarship  Need-based financial assistance is available. Financial assistance to the students with annual household income below INR 4.5 lakh. Need-based financial assistance is provided to students, whose family income is below INR 9 lakh annually.
 

Life at IIM Shillong 

IIM Shillong is situated in a peaceful setting surrounded by pine trees, a lake, and beautiful walking trails. The campus is well-equipped with classrooms, hostels, a mess/ cafeteria, sports arena, IT infrastructure, and many more facilities. The campus has 4 blocks of hostels with facilities like sports, recreation, and dining. 

The classes at IIM Shillong start at 9 am. Each of the sessions is usually 1.5 hours long that includes lectures, interactive sessions, case studies, presentations, etc. The classes usually end and continue till 6 pm and some of the sessions are also held at night. Then the rest of the day is spent attending group meetings or club meetings, making assignments, and preparing for the next day's classes. 

IIM Shillong FAQs

Ques. Do IIM Shillong PGPEx students have to pay extra for the International Immersion program?

Ans. Yes, apart from the total PGPEx fee, the candidates must pay an extra INR 4 lakh for the international immersion program. 

Ques. Is it worth it to join IIM Shillong?

Ans. It is worth it to join IIM Shillong as it follows the same curriculum as other IIMs and provides a top-notch education to students. The institute also has international collaborations with other foreign institutes to provide study-abroad programs. IIM Shillong has recorded a 100% placement in the last 2 years with the highest package of INR 71.30 LPA in the 2023 placements.

Ques. What percentile do I need to get into IIM Shillong for MBA?

Ans. The candidates will have to appear for CAT and will have to score a minimum percentile of 75 in all the sections to get shortlisted for the GD/PI at IIM Shillong. 

Ques. Does IIM Shillong offer any financial aid to its students?

Ans. Yes, IIM Shillong does offer financial aid to its students, by assisting in availing educational loans and also providing scholarships to economically weak MBA participants, through their Need-Based Financial Assistance Scheme.

Ques. How is the placement for PGPEx at IIM Shillong?

Ans. The IIM Shillong placement for Executive MBA was 100% in 2023. 37 students participated in the placement drive and all of them were placed in top companies with an average package of INR 25.58 LPA and the highest package of INR 43.92 LPA.

Ques. Is it worth doing the PGPEx program from IIM Shillong?

Ans. IIM Shillong has partnered with Ocean University China to offer the PGPEx program and prepare leaders to conduct business. So it is worth it to pursue PGPEx from IIM Shillong.

Ques. Is IIM Shillong a tier-1 B-school?

Ans. IIM Shillong is considered to be a tier-1 B-school but it does not rank among the top 10 business schools. 

Ques. What is the average package at IIM Shillong?

Ans. In the 2023 placement drive, the average package witnessed at IIM Shillong was INR 26.96 LPA. It has increased in the last 2 years, as in 2022 the average package was INR 23.10 LPA and in 2020 it was INR 19.17 LPA.

Ques. How good is IIM Shillong?

Ans. IIM Shillong is a good institute, based on its campus, faculty, and placements.

  • IIM Shillong is located in a peaceful setting, covered with pine trees. The area is beautiful and offers such a serene place to relax after a hectic full-day hectic. 
  • The batch size is small, which helps the faculty to focus on the improvement of each and every student, and also helps in the placement. 
  • The faculties are dedicated and highly supportive.
  • It has a 100% placement record with the highest CTC of INR 71.30 LPA and an average CTC of INR 26.96 LPA

Ques. Is IIM Shillong good for Finance?

Ans. IIM Shillong can be considered good for finance, as in the 2023 placement drive, 20% of the offers were made in the finance domain, with the highest CTC of INR 41 LPA. 

IIM Shillong has received the most offers in Consulting & Strategy, with the highest package of INR 31.2 LPA. Whereas the highest CTC domain area was IT & Analytics with the highest CTC of INR 71.3 LPA.

Ques. How is life at IIM Shillong?

Ans. Life at IIM Shillong is very busy and hectic, but it is happening at the same time. There are events and festivals celebrated all year round. Along with all-day assignments and presentations, the students also engage in cultural clubs, sports events, competitions, etc. 

Ques. Does IIM Shillong have its own hostel?

Ans. Yes, IIM Shillong does have hostel facilities within the campus. There are four hostels available for boys and girls. It offers single as well as shared accommodation inclusive of all basic amenities.

Ques. Does IIM Shillong have a permanent campus?

Ans.  Yes, IIM Shillong has a permanent campus spread across 120 acres, amidst natural greenery, and is replete with all the facilities for the students. It has state-of-the-art infrastructure with an administrative block, classrooms, and a library. It has separate offices to deal with executive education, management training programs, and academic research.

Ques. How is PGPEx different from PGP?

Ans. PGPEx program is a one-year residential program specifically designed for professionals with work experience. Whereas PGP is a 2-year residential program that is designed for freshers and entry-level managers.

Ques. Can we do distance learning in the IIM Shillong PGPEx program?

Ans. No, PGPEx is a full-time residential program, that needs to be done while staying on campus.

Ques. What is the minimum work experience required to apply to IIM Shillong PGPEx?

Ans. The candidates should have a minimum of 5 years of full-time work experience after graduation. Relaxation for up to 1 year is available for candidates with at least 1-year field experience outside India.

Ques. How are IIM Shillong Faculty?

Ans. IIM Shillong faculties are all very qualified and experienced. Apart from the internal faculties IIM Shillong students have the privilege of learning from some of the best independent consultants, industry experts, and faculties who are the best in their business in the 2nd year when they take up their electives.

Ques. How is the summer placement scenario at IIM Shillong? Was IIM Shillong able to place the entire batch for the 2024 summer placement?

Ans. The summer placements in IIM Shillong are as good as the final placements. In the 2024 summer placement, 283 students participated and all of them were placed with an average stipend of INR 2.06 lakh for 2 months.

Ques. What makes IIM Shillong special?

Ans. IIM Shillong is an institute of national importance and is known for its serene and beautiful campus, small batch sizes, 100% MBA placement records, and high ROI. It has been ranked 30th in IIRF 2023 and 26th in NIRF among the top b-schools.