Post Graduate Program in Management (PGPM) 

at IIM Shillong, Shillong

IIM Shillong process of shortlisting candidates for GDPI is independent of those of other IIMs. IIM Shillong sends an intimation mail to the registered email of the shortlisted candidates. The Candidates are required to fill out the interview form and upload the same on the Admission Portal of IIM Shillong.

IIM Shillong, then sends GD/PI call letters to only those candidates who have filled the interview form correctly. 

IIM Shillong does not send any intimation to those candidates who are not shortlisted, or who haven't filled the interview form correctly within the stipulated time.

Based on the performance of the candidate in GDPI, a merit list for final admission offers is prepared. IIM Shillong also prepares a waitlist, according to the ranks of the candidate, for admission in case any candidate do not accept the admission offer.

The minimum Sectional CAT score required to get shortlisted for the GDPI round at IIM Shillong for the year 2022 is mentioned below:

The overall CAT cutoff, based on the category of the candidate is showcased in the table below:

 Note: The overall CAT percentile is taken from unofficial sources. Hence, is indicative

The selection process of IIM Shillong for MBA consists of the following steps:

1. CAT/GMAT: The first step is to take the CAT or GMAT. The CAT is a standardized test that is required for admission to all IIMs. The GMAT is an alternative test that can be taken instead of the CAT.
2. Shortlisting: Based on the CAT/GMAT score, the IIM Shillong shortlists candidates for the next round of the selection process.
3. Personal Interview (PI): The PI is a one-on-one interview with a panel of faculty members. The PI is used to assess the candidate's communication skills, personality, and fit for the MBA program.
4. Group Discussion (GD): The GD is a group discussion with other candidates. The GD is used to assess the candidate's communication skills, teamwork, and problem-solving skills.
5. Decision: Based on the PI, GD, and CAT/GMAT score, the IIM Shillong makes a decision on whether to admit the candidate.
6. The selection process of IIM Shillong is competitive. The average CAT score for admitted students is around 90 percentile. The GMAT score requirement is also high.

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:

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:

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

The 2024 placements for PGP and PGPEx concluded with the highest package of INR 71.50 LPA and INR 35 LPA, respectively. A total of 87 PPO/ PPI offers were made to the PGP students. This year, 87 companies participated in PGP placements. This includes 46 first-time recruiters. Check the complete insights of IIM Shillong placements 2024 from the table below:

Yes sure, anyone can pursue MBA from IIMs as long as they meet the eligibility criteria and match the final CAT cut off.

IIM MBA aspiring candidates have to only worry about how they are going to crack the CAT exam and other selection rounds conducted during the IIM MBA admission process. For that also, Shiksha has got you covered with some of the best CAT preparation strategies.

As soon as a candidate gets an admission offer from any of the IIMs, the banks themselves will approach the candidate for educational loans. Repayment of the bank loans is not going to be an issue because of the kind of placements offered at IIMs.

Also, there are scholarships available for meritorious students in each IIM. Candidates can check the eligibility and criteria to avail the scholarships by visiting the Shiksha pages of Top IIMs in India

According to the placement report released by IIM Shillong for the PGP Ex batch 2022-23, following statistics can be derieved:

The 2024 placement data for other IIMs are yet to be disclosed. Refer the below-mentioned table to check IIM Shillong placements 2023 (PGP) statistics as compared with other top IIMs such as IIM Nagpur, IIM Visakhapatnam and IIM Jammu:

The average package offered at IIM Shillong for PGP EX 2022-23 batch was INR 25.58 LPA, the median package was INR 26 LPA and the highest CTC offered was INR 43.92 LPA. Top recruiters during the placement drive are mentioned below: