IIM Shillong: Fees, Courses, Admissions 2025, Placements, Cutoff, Ranking

The highest stipend offered to the PGP batch 2023-25 was INR 5.21 lakh and was made in the Sales and Marketing domain. The table below mentions the domain-wise highest stipend offered during IIM Shillong PGP summer placements 2023-25:

Domain	Highest Stipend (PGP Batch 2023-25)
Sales & Marketing	INR 5.21 lakh
IT & Analytics	INR 5 lakh
Consulting & Strategy	INR 4.50 lakh
Finance	INR 4.20 lakh
General Management	INR 3.92 lakh
Human Resources & Operations	INR 3.90 lakh

The domain-wise list of top recruiters that were part of IIM Shillong MBA placements 2024 is presented below:

Domains	Top Recruiters (2024)
IT & Analytics	WNS, Microsoft, Baker Hughes
Finance	Standard Chartered, HSBC, Goldman Sachs
Sales & Marketing	ITC, Adani Wilmar, Beregr Paints
HR & Operations	Birlasoft, Tata Steel, Air India
Consulting & Strategy	EY, BCG, McKinsey & Company
General Management	Adani, JSW, IIFL

As per the records, 87 companies participated in the 2023-24 PGP placements. This included 46 new recruiters. Earlier, 63 companies were part of PGP placements 2023 and 26 new recruiters were witnessed. Looking at the past three years' data, a fluctuating trend was observed in the number of recruiters and first-time recruiters. To know the exact numbers refer to the below table:

The IIM Shillong highest package offered during the 2024 PGP placements was in the IT and Analytics domain. This was followed by the Consulting & Strategy domain with the highest package of INR 46.05 LPA. The domain-wise highest package offered during IIM Shillong placements 2024 for PGP is presented below:

Domain	PGP Highest Package (2024)
IT & Analytics	INR 71.50 LPA
Finance	INR 40 LPA
Sales & Marketing	INR 43 LPA
HR & Operations	INR 30 LPA
Consulting & Strategy	INR 46.05 LPA
General Management	INR 30 LPA

For admission to MBA (or PGP) 2024 batch at IIM Shillong, the CAT test will be conducted on November 26, 2023. Aspirants of IIM Shillong are required to appear for the exam in Computer Based Testing mode at the allotted test centres. CAT exam 2023 will be held in three slots:

Morning slot: 8:30 AM to 10:30 AM

Afternoon slot: 12:30 PM to 2:30 PM

Evening slot: 4:30 PM to 6:30 PM

Earlier, the CAT exam used to be of 180 minutes with 100 questions but in 2020, both exam duration and number of questions were reduced due to COVID-19 pandemic. Now, starting CAT 2022, the total number of questions stands at 66 as part of CAT pattern.

IIM Shillong has secured 26th position in the NIRF Ranking List 2023 under the Management category. The institute was on the same position in the year 2022 as well. Candidates can refer to the placement information showcased below to make a decision whether to go for IIM Shillong PGP or not:

Particulars	Details
The highest CTC	INR 71.50 LPA
Average CTC	INR 26.10 LPA
Y-o-Y Increase in Average CTC	16.70%

Students can also check out below inforgaphic for IIM Shillong students reviews on Shiksha:

Yes, IIM Shillong offers two year full time MBA course. Admission to IIM Shillong MBA is done on the basis of CAT percentile, performance of the candidate in the personal Interview round and other factors such as academic profile, work experience (if any) and diversity.

In this current year 2023 IIM shillong the highest package stood at 71.30 Lacs per annum and the average package stood at 26.96 Lacs per annum with the hike of 16.70 percent in annual CTC than the previous year IT and analytics domain offered the highest package in IIM shillong

{Source: MBA/PGDM students & alumni}

Based on the reviews and feedback from students and alumni, here are some key points that highlight the pros and cons of pursuing an MBA/PGDM programme at IIM Shillong:

Pros:
* Excellent Faculty: The faculty is highly qualified, knowledgeable, and helpful, with many having extensive corporate experience.
* Good Placement Record: The institute has a decent placement record, with around 50-55% of students getting placed, and the average package being around INR6 LPA.
* Industry Exposure: Students get exposure to real-world business challenges through case studies and projects, making them industry-ready.
* Diverse Campus Life: The campus is diverse, with students from different backgrounds, cultures, and industries, providing a unique learning environment.
* State-of-the-Art Infrastructure: Although currently operating from a temporary campus, the new campus promises world-class infrastructure and amenities.

Cons:
* Infrastructure Issues: The temporary campus lacks certain amenities, such as sports facilities and computer labs, although this is likely to change with the shift to the new campus.
* Mess Food Quality: The hostel mess food quality is subpar, with many students opting to dine outside instead.
* Small Batch Size: While this can lead to closer bonding among peers, it may limit networking opportunities.
* Limited Extracurricular Activities: Some students mentioned that the extracurricular activities could be more varied and frequent.

In conclusion, while IIM Shillong faces some challenges related to infrastructure and food quality, its strong faculty, decent placement record, and industry exposure make it a viable option for those seeking an MBA/PGDM education. However, potential students should carefully weigh the pros and cons before making an informed decision.

The median package offered during IIM Shillong PGP placements 2024 stood at INR 25,67 LPA. Further, a fluctuating trend was witnessed in the median package offered over the past three years of IIM Shillong placements for PGP, which is presented below:

Course	Median Package (2022)	Median Package (2023)	Median Package (2024)
PGP	INR 22.28 LPA	INR 26.09 LPA	INR 25.67 LPA

Additionally, the median package offered during IIM Shillong PGPEx placements 2024 was INR 22.80 LPA. The past years' data is unavailable. Refer to the below table to know the PGPEx median package 2024:

Course	Median Package (2024)
PGPEx	INR 22.80 LPA

The highest package and average package offered during PGPEx placements 2024 were INR 35 LPA and INR 24.40 LPA, respectively. Check the complete details of IIM Shillong PGPEx placements 2024 from the table below:

Particulars	PGPEx Placement Statistics (2024)
Highest package	INR 35 LPA
Average package	INR 24.40 LPA
Median package	INR 22.80 LPA
Companies participated	42
Total shortlisting	181
Total offers	30

Manufacturing & Retail was the top sector during PGP summer placements 2023-25 with 24% of offers made in it. Take a look at the below snip for a better understanding of the sector-wise distribution of PGP summer placements 2023-25:

Source: Official Report

Over the past three years of placements, the highest package for MBA has improved year-on-year. However, a fluctuating trend was observed in the number of companies and new recruiters participating in IIM Shillong MBA placements over the past three years. Take a look at the below table for placement trend analysis:

Particulars	PGP Placement Statistics (2022)	PGP Placement Statistics (2023)	PGP Placement Statistics (2024)
Highest package	INR 55.22 LPA	INR 71.30 LPA	INR 71.50 LPA
Average package	INR 23.10 LPA	INR 26.96 LPA	INR 26.10 LPA
Median package	INR 22.28 LPA	INR 26.09 LPA	INR 25.67 LPA
Top 10% average package	N/A	INR 39.68 LPA	INR 43.15 LPA
Top 20% average package	INR 31.31 LPA	INR 35.35 LPA	INR 38.43 LPA
Top 50% average package	INR 26.95 LPA	INR 30.82 LPA	INR 32.39 LPA
No. of recruiters	73	63	87
No. of new recruiters	43	26	46
No. of PPOs/ PPIs	48	85	87

NIRF ranked IIM Shillong Management courses in 2023 rankings. Below are the NIRF rankings:

Institute	NIRF 2021	NIRF 2022	NIRF 2023
IIM Shillong	21	26	26

IIM Shillong provides a two-year residential Post Graduate Programme (PGP) or Master of Business Administration (MBA) programme in the field of Management. Offered in full-time mode, IIM Shillong PGP admission is subject to a valid score in CAT exam. This are the basic details of the programme. Now to answer the question, here are some of the unique features of IIM Shillong's PGP course that set it apart from other top B-schools in India:

• Focus on competencies: The institute’s PGP course lay high focus on individual competencies, such as managerial problem-solving acumen, awareness of ethical and sustainability challenges in business & society and interpersonal & leadership skills
• Placement-oriented curriculum: IIM Shillong's PGP programme is designed to meet the demands of the industry. The curriculum is custom-made to provide students, the skills and knowledge required to excel in their respective areas.
• International exposure: To further enrich the experience of its students, the curriculum of IIM Shillong PGP is supplemented by visits to foreign universities with a focus to enable understanding of Business Management from different cultural perspectives.
• Experiential learning: All IIMs, including IIM Shillong emphasizes on experiential learning, offering students the opportunities to engage in practical projects, case studies, and other hands-on learning experiences.

In addition to the above features, the institute also has an Incubation and Enterprise Support Centre (IESC), popularly known as an Incubation Centre, which is involved in mentoring the start-up ideas of budding entrepreneurs. In addition to all these attributes, IIM Shillong also offers a rigorous academic curriculum with a strong focus on developing students' critical thinking.

IM Shillong admission process is conducted in two phases. In the Phase 1, candidates are shortlisted for Group Discussion (GD) and Personal Interview (PI). In Phase 2, based on the Past Academic Performance, Performance in GD and PI, Performance in CAT, total work experience, and gender, the final merit list is prepared for offer of admission to the PGP batch. It is the phase 2 which is the deciding factor for any candidate's admission to IIM Shillong.

Candidates who have opted (as per the CAT application) for the IIM Shillong PGP 2024-26 batch are eligible for consideration in Phase 1. The minimum requirement of marks in various sections of CAT for candidates across different categories to be considered for shortlisting for the PI process is tabulated below:

Category	CAT 2023 Percentile (VARC)	CAT 2023 Percentile (DILR)	CAT 2023 Percentile (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

IIM Shillong offers a one-year residential Executive Master of Business Administration (E-MBA) programme called the Post Graduate Programme for Executives (PGPEx). The admission-related details of the programme are given in the table below: 

Feature	Details
Eligibility	Bachelor’s degree or equivalent from a recognised institution
Admission Criteria	Entrance Exam* score, Group Discussion and/or Personal Interview
Accepted Entrance Exams*	CAT (overall 50 percentile)/ GMAT (overall 500 score)
Additional Qualification	-Full-time work experience of 5 years (as of March 31, 2022) -Relaxation up to 1 year for candidates with at least 1-year field experience outside India
Total Fee	INR 20 lakh

The answer to this question of whether an average student can get into IIM can be both yes and no depending on the definition of an average student.

• Based on Academics (Class 10/ Class 12/ Graduation): While a student with average scores in Class 10, Class 12 and graduation with a good CAT score certainly has good chances of getting a call from IIM-A, chances are less for someone with an average CAT score.
• Based on student category (General or Reserved): While it is tough for a General category average student to grab a seat at IIM due to high score requirements, a reserved category student can get admission being at average scores as well.
• Based on past work experience, diversity and other factors: Gender and academic diversity is also a factor on which students are shortlisted at IIM. IIMs judge the past academic category based on the degree obtained by the students before MBA and then a weightage is allotted based on that. For Engineers, the percentage for scoring the highest marks is higher as compared with other streams
• Performance in selection rounds: Once you make it to the final selection rounds, i.e., AWT/PI process, it can be considered a fresh start. At this stage, students can forget their past average-ness but definitely require good grasp over the past subjects as academics-related questions are asked in the interview.

Based on the above factors, it can be considered that while getting into top Management institutes, such as IIM is extremely tough, the past performance, CAT performance, student category and a lot of factors can be the reasons for a student to receive that final call.

Yes, IIM Shillong offers hostel facilities to its students. The college houses 4 hostel blocks with facilities such as sports, recreation and dining. Visit the official website and check what are the charges for the hostel and decide whether to avail of this facility or not. The hostel is safe for students and proper security is maintained at the hostel for the students. 

The second phase in the IIM Shillong admission process involves preparation of a merit list, based on different components, for final admission offers. The below mentioned table showcases the weightage of each component:

Component	Weightage
Work Experience Score	10%
Gender Diversity Score	5%
Class 10	5%
Class 12	10%
PI Performance	40%
CAT Performance	30%