IIM Shillong was established in 2007. The institute has been ranked 26 by Zollege in the management category in 2025. IIM Shillong offers various full- time and executive PG and Doctoral levels in Management such as PGP, PGPEx, PhD, PhD- WP & IPM.

IIM Shillong Key Details:

  • Flagship Programs: PGP
  • Total PGP Fees: INR 26.18 Lakhs.
  • Highest Package 2025: INR 71.50 LPA
  • Average Package 2025 : INR 26.44 LPA
  • The institute also gives 5% relaxation of marks to the reserved category.

IIM Shillong Admission Details :

  • Application Fee : INR 3000 for all the courses except IPM.
  • IPM Application Fee : INR 2000 and INR 1000 for reserved category.
  • Entrance Test : The institute conducts a written eligibility test (WE- MAT) for admission to PGPWE (PGP for Working Executives).
  • PGP-WE Written Exam Date (WE-MAT) : April 4, 2026.
  • Application Deadline for PhD- WP : March 24, 2026.

IIM Shillong admissions are currently open for PhDWP. Interested candidates can apply from the link given below.

IIM Shillong PhDWP Registration 2026

IIM Shillong Courses and Fees 2026

IIM Shillong offers admission to various management courses such as PGP, PGPEX and PhD. IIM Shillong Courses & Fee details are mentioned below.

Course Eligibility & Selection Criteria Total Fee
PGP Bachelor’s Degree with 50% marks +
valid CAT score + PI		 INR 26.18 Lakhs
PGPEx Bachelor’s Degree with 50% marks +
Min 5 year work experience +
CAT (Min. 50 percentile) OR
GMAT (Min. 500 score) + PI/ GD		 INR 22.76 Lakhs
PGP-WE Bachelor’s Degree with 50% marks
+ valid CAT/ WE-MAT/ GMAT score
+ Min. 3 years of full-time working experience + PI		 INR 12.4 Lakhs
PhD-WP Master’s degree / 5year Integrated Master’s with 55% marks in Bachelor’s and 60% marks in Master’s
+ 4year Bachelor’s with minimum 6.5 CGPA +
CAT Score (last 2 years) OR
a valid GATE / GMAT / GRE/ UGC-NET / CSIR-NET Score		 INR 11 Lakhs

IIM Shillong Admission 2026

Details of the IIM Shillong Admission process for various courses are provided below.

IIM Shillong Admission Process

IIM Shillong PGP weights of different components for overall score is as follows:

Component Score
Application Rating Score 10%
Gender 10%
Personal Interview 40%
CAT score 40%

Key Notes:

  • The candidates not having valid CAT/GMAT score for PGPWE admission, will need to appear for Working Executive Management Aptitude Test (WE-MAT) conducted by IIM Shillong.
  • IIM Shillong considers IPMAT (Integrated Programme in Management Aptitude Test) score conducted by IIM Indore for shortlisting candidates for IPM.

IIM Shillong CAT Cutoff

IIM Shillong CAT sectional cutoff 2025 for PGP is given below for different categories.

Category Overall QA/ DILR/ VARC
General 92 75
EWS 92 75
OBC 92 75
SC 92 60
ST 92 60
PwD 92 50

From the above table it is observed that IIM Shillong Cutoff 2025 for CAT overall is same for all the categories. However, CAT sectional cutoff varies, being highest for General and lowest for PwD.

IIM Shillong Placement

According to IIM Shillong Placement 2025, 382 students participated in the campus recruitment process, with 141 recruiters, including 54 new recruiters. The key highlights of IIM Shillong PGPM Placements 2025 are given below.

Particulars Details
Highest Package INR 71.50 LPA
Average Package INR 26.44 LPA
Median Package INR 25 LPA
Top 10% Average Package INR 41.13 LPA
Top 50% Average Package INR 32.23 LPA
PPO Offers 75
Top Recruiters Microsoft, Merilytics, Baker Hughes, Adani Group, IIFL, Kotak Life

IIM Shillong Rankings

IIM Shillong has been ranked 26 by Zollege in the MBA category in 2025. IIM Shillong Ranking received from different ranking agencies in 2025 for Management category is mentioned below:

IIM Shillong Rankings

IIM Mumbai vs IIM Indore

Comparison between IIM Shillong and IIM Indore across parameters are shown below in the table for PGP programs.

Parameters IIMS IIMI
PGP Fees INR 26.18 Lakhs INR 21.15 Lakhs
Highest Package 2025 INR 71.50 LPA INR 70 Lakhs
Average Package 2025 INR 26.44 LPA INR 29.5 Lakhs
IIRF 2025 MBA Ranking 15th 5th
Overall CAT Cutoff 2025 92 90
ROI 100% 139%

From the above table, it is observed that IIM Shillong and IIM Indore offer comparable placement outcomes, with IIM Shillong having a slightly higher package. However, IIM Indore has a lower CAT cutoff (90 percentile) and lower PGP fees, along with a significantly higher ROI compared to IIM Shillong.

IIM Shillong Campus & Infrastructure 2026

IIM Shillong is spread over 120 acres of land at its Umsawli location, with a spacious and scenic setting for academics and student life. The campus has classrooms, hostel accommodation, and many other amenities as described below.

  • Academic Blocks: Modern classrooms equipped for interactive learning.
  • Hostels: Separate hostel facilities for boys and girls.
  • Mess & Cafe: Hygienic dining facilities offering meals four times a day.
  • Computer Labs: Hi-tech labs with advanced computing and internet facilities.
  • Sports Facilities: sports complex for indoor and outdoor activities.
  • Library: Well-stocked library with access to academic books, journals, and e-resources.
  • Recreational Spaces: Common areas and open spaces for relaxation and student interaction.

IIM Shillong FAQs

Ques. What is the eligibility criteria for admission to PGP at IIM Shillong?

Ans. IIM Shillong offers PGP as its flagship course. It is a 2-year, full-time, residential program. Its total fees is INR 26.18 Lakhs. PGPM eligibility and selection criteria is as follows:

Eligibility Criteria Selection Criteria
Graduation with 50% marks Personal Interview
CAT Score Work Experience

Ques. What is the difference between PGPWE and PGPEx at IIM Shillong?

Ans. IIM Shillong offers PGPWE as PGP for Working Executives and PGPEx for Executives. The basic difference between both the programs is as follows:

Parameter PGPWE PGPEx
Duration 2 Years 1 Year
Target Audience Working professionals without career break Experienced professionals willing to take a break
Mode Blended (Online + Campus Immersion) Full-time Residential
Classes Online sessions (weekends/evenings) + campus modules Regular on-campus classes
Degree Awarded MBA MBA (Executive)

Ques. Is there any reservation policy followed by IIM Shillong?

Ans. Yes, IIM Shillong follows the Government of India reservation policy for PGP admissions, with category-wise reservation. The reservation percentages are as follows:

Category Seat Reservation
NC- OBC 27%
SC 15%
ST 7.5%
EWS 10%
PwD 5%

Candidates must submit valid and up-to-date category certificates at the time of application and admission.