Indian Institute of Management Shillong: Premier B-School

About Indian Institute of Management Shillong

IIM Shillong, or the Indian school of Management, is a public, self-governing school that opened in 2008. It is a very important institute in India and is known as an Institute of National Importance. The NIRF Rankings 2023 say that IIM Shillong is ranked 26th in the world for management.

The foundation stone for IIM Shillong was put by Arjun Singh, who was the Union Minister of Human Resource Development at the time, on December 1, 2007. The college started out in the Mayurbhanj Complex, which used to be the summer home of the Mayurbhanj Kings of Odisha. The Meghalaya government later fixed it up and used it as a school. They let in their first group of kids on July 4, 2008. The new 120-acre site where IIM Shillong is located is a great place to study because it is surrounded by nature and has state-of-the-art facilities like an executive block, classes, a library, and different offices for each programme.

IIM Shillong has many programmes, one of which is a two-year, fully residential Post-Graduate Programme in Management (PGPM). The PGPM includes required courses and electives in areas like general management, operations, marketing, IT, HR, finance, and economics. The course work focuses on being environmentally friendly and includes special classes about the Northeast. The school also has a Doctoral Programme (PhD) in management, Management Development Programmes (MDPs), an Executive Master of Business Administration (EMBA) programme called Post Graduate Programme for Executives (PGPEx), and other specialised programmes.

At IIM Shillong, school life is very busy, with students taking part in many clubs and groups that run daily operations and plan events. The school has a 100% placement record and students come from all over the country. Top marketers take part in the placement drive to make sure that both men and women are represented equally. For the school year 2021-23, the best pay recorded was Rs 71.30 LPA, and the average income was Rs 26.96 LPA.

People who want to apply to IIM Shillong must first take the Common Admission Test (CAT). If they pass, they will go through a selection process with several steps that depend on the programme they are applying for.

Ranking and Accreditation

NIRF Ranking: #24
Business Today: #9
Outlook Ranking: #6

Indian Institute of Management Shillong Courses & Fees

Courses	Duration	No. of Seats	Total Fee
PGP	02 Years	-	-
PGP (Working Executive)	02 Years	-	-
PGPEx	01 Year	-	-
PhD (Full Time)	04 Years	-	-
PhD (Working Professionals)	04 Years	-	-

PGP

Indian Institute of Management Shillong's Post Graduate Programme (PGP) is a two-year, full-time residential MBA program that is intended to equip students with a thorough comprehension of management principles and practices. The curriculum is designed to encompass a combination of essential courses and electives, with a particular emphasis on finance, marketing, operations, strategy, and human resource management. IIM Shillong distinguishes itself from other management programs by emphasising sustainability and ethical business practices. Students are also prepared for leadership roles in a variety of sectors by being exposed to real-world business challenges through case studies, apprenticeships, and industry interactions. The program cultivates a collaborative learning environment that is bolstered by state-of-the-art infrastructure and experienced faculty.

Summer Internship

Highest Package: 5.21 Lakhs
Average Package: 1.98 Lakhs

International Exchange Program

The Indian Institute of Management (IIM) Shillong's International Exchange Program partners with esteemed institutions worldwide to provide its students with global exposure. Students participate in cross-cultural learning through this program, which broadens their global perspectives and comprehension of international business practices. The exchange provides opportunities for academic collaborations, collaborative research initiatives, and exposure to a variety of instructional methodologies. Participants experience a comprehensive development process that improves their strategic thinking, communication, and leadership capabilities. The program also promotes networking with international faculty and peers, thereby equipping students with the necessary skills to thrive in a globalised business environment.

Approval Body & Accreditation

Indian Institute of Management Shillong Admission Process

The process of admission to the IIM Shillong is based on the scores of the CAT, MAT, or GMAT exams and personal interviews (Pls). For the batch of 2023-2025 MBA, the CAT cutoff is 75% for general and EWS students and 50% for ST and DA category students.

The university offers direct admission to some of the online programs. The procedure followed for taking direct admission is mentioned here:

Step 1-Go to the official website of the University and select the course from the program list.
Step 2-Look for the "Apply Now" tab on the website and click it, this will redirect you to another webpage.
Step 3-Fill out the personal details in the form provided and register yourself with the course.
Step 4-After registration, log in to the admission portal using the personalized credentials used at the time of registration.
Step 5-Fill in the details as asked in different stages of the admission process and upload the required documents.
Step 6-Move on to the Payment section after reviewing the application form.
Step 7-Choose a suitable payment option for you and deposit the fee.
Step 8-Submit the application and keep the confirmation document of admission with you for future reference.

Category wise cut-off for academic year 2023-24 (MBA-PGPM)

General	EWS (Economically Weaker Section)	NC-OBC (Non-Creamy Other Backward Class)	SC (Scheduled Caste)	ST (Scheduled Tribes)	DAP (Differently-Abled Person)
NA	NA	NA	NA	NA	NA

Above cut-offs represent the minimum percentile needed for candidates to qualify for the subsequent stages of the admission process, such as the Written Ability Test (WAT) and Personal Interview (PI).

Indian Institute of Management Shillong Placement Partners

Students are guaranteed access to advantageous opportunities across industries as a result of the Indian Institute of Management Shillong (IIM Shillong)'s partnerships with a diverse array of reputable companies for placements. Leading organisations from industries including finance, operations, marketing, consulting, and information technology are actively involved in the recruitment process. Prominent placement partners, including Deloitte, McKinsey, Tata Consultancy Services, HDFC Bank, and Amazon, offer positions that are tailored to a variety of specialisations and interests. Students are able to acquire practical experience and insights into real-world business challenges as a result of the institute's strong corporate connections and targeted industry engagement initiatives. IIM Shillong's placement cell is dedicated to fostering the development of top-tier talent for global business leadership, as evidenced by its remarkable placement record. Therefore, the institute is consistently striving to fortify these relationships.

Highest Package: Rs 71.3 LPA
Average Package: Rs 26.96 LPA

Placement Partners

Faculty

Faculty Name	Subject
Douglas Cumming	Finance & Control
Abhishek Vashishth	Operations, Quantitative Methods & Information Systems
Ashutosh Murti	Human Resource Management (HRM)
Bidyut Gogoi	Marketing (MAR)
Debasisha Mishra	Strategic Management

Hostel

IIM Shillong Hostels accommodate students within separate buildings for boys and girls even though the facilities remain the same. IIM Shillong Hostels fees range from INR 1,50,000 per year to INR 3,00,000 per year. The fee structure varies according to the room occupancy type.
In total, there are 4 hostel buildings at IIM Shillong Hostels with all necessary amenities like mess and cafeteria, sports, common rooms, library etc. The registration for IIM Shillong Hostels is done at the time of admissions only.

Important Features of IIM Shillong:-

Hostels at IIM Shillong are known for their aesthetically pleasing environment with lush green trees and greenery all around.
There are separate hostels for boys and girls accommodation with the same set of facilities and luxuries available.
Students entering into the first year programs at IIM Shillong are usually accommodated into double occupancy rooms. During their further years of graduation/ post graduation, they are permitted to single occupancy rooms.
There are common rooms for students to make time for playing, informal discussions and parties etc.
IIM Shillong Hostels are full of basic luxuries which include bed, chair-table, mattress, heater(during cold weather) and so on.