Can an average student get into an IIM?

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.

Is it worth doing MBA from IIM Shillong?

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:

Can I get IIM Shillong at 92 percentile?

The minimum Sectional CAT score required to get shortlisted for the GDPI round at IIM Shillong for the year 2022 is mentioned below: Category VARC DILR QA Differetly Abled 50 50 50 ST 50 50 50 SC 60 60 60 EWS 75 75 75 Others 75 75 75 The overall CAT cutoff , based on the category of the candidate is showcased in the table below: Category Percentile General 90 SC/ ST 75 OBC 80 Note: The overall CAT percentile is taken from unofficial sources. Hence, is indicative

What is the CAT cutoff for IIM Shillong?

Below we have discussed about CAT cutoff for IIM Shillong: IIM Shillong CAT cutoff does not release on public platform but it is available for students using their registered email ID and password. As per past year trends the overall IIM Shillong sectional CAT cutoff was 90 for students belonging to the General AI category.

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Check out the table for more information: Particulars Highest Package -2023 Average Package -2023 IIM Shillong INR 71.30 LPA INR 26.96 LPA IIM Visakhapatnam INR 32.65 LPA INR 16.61 LPA IIM Nagpur INR 64 LPA INR 16.74 LPA IIM Jammu INR 64 LPA INR 16.50 LPA

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Candidates who get selected must pay the IIM Shillong - Indian Institute of Management fees as per requirement for seat confirmation. The total tuition fees range from INR 60,000 to 20,00,000. Some of the additional fee components, such as refundable security deposit may also be applied. The fee information is taken from the official website, but it still may vary. Hence, is indicative. The following table mentions course-wise fee information.

Course Name	One-Time Fee	Tuition Fee
Executive MBA/PGDM	INR 10,000	INR 11,10,000 to 20,00,000
Ph.D.	INR 2,000	INR 10,00,000
Certificate		INR 60,000 to 1,60,000

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Q: What is the salary for IIM Shillong PGPEx placements?

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:

Top Recruiters
Accenture	Jio	Infosys
Cognizant	Hexaware	Reliance
Deloitte	KPMG	pwc

Q: What is the salary of IIM Shillong Executive MBA?

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

Particulars	Details
Total Students	43
No. of Students Placed	37
Average CTC	INR 25.58 LPA
Median CTC	INR 26 LPA
the highest CTC	INR 43.92 LPA
Top Recruiters	Accenture, Jio, Virtusa, Hexaware, Infosys, PWC, and more

Q: What is the ranking of IIM Shillong in 2023?

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

Q: How good are the placements at IIM Shillong?

IIM Shillong provides good placements to its students of PGP and PGPEx. The highest package for PGP stood at INR 71.50 LPA and for PGPEx it was INR 35 LPA. The table below provides the IIM Shillong placement statistics recorded during the recent yaers:

Particulars	Placement Statistics (2024)	PGP Placement Statistics (2025)	PGP Placement Statistics (2026)
Highest package	INR 35 LPA (PGPEx) INR 71.50 LPA (PGP)	INR 71.5 LPA (PGP) INR 35 LPA (PGPEx)	INR 71.5 LPA (PGP) INR 35 LPA (PGPEx)
Average package	INR 24.40 LPA (PGPEx) INR 26.10 LPA (PGP)	INR 26.44 LPA (PGP) INR 24.38 LPA (PGPEx)	INR 27.03 LPA (PGP) INR 25 LPA (PGPEx)
Median package	INR 22.80 LPA (PGPEx) INR 25.67 LPA (PGP)	INR 25 LPA (PGP) INR 25 LPA (PGPEx)	INR 26 LPA (PGP) INR 25 LPA (PGPEx)
Top 10% average package	INR 43.15 LPA (PGP)	INR 41.13 LPA (PGP)	INR 43.26 LPA (PGP)
Top 20% average package	INR 38.43 LPA (PGP)	INR 38.53 LPA (PGP)	INR 38.62 LPA (PGP)
Top 50% average package	INR 32.39 LPA (PGP)	INR 32.33 LPA (PGP)	INR 30.51 LPA (PGP)
Companies participated	42 (PGPEx) 87 (PGP)	141 (PGP)	147 (PGP)
New recruiters	46 (PGP)	54 (PGP)	51 (PGP)
PPO/ PPI	87 (PGP)	75 (PGP)	102 (PGP)

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Q: How can I get into IIM Shillong?

As per the official website, the admission criteria of IIM Shillong varies from course to course.
Admission to IIM Shillong PGP is done through CAT/GMAT. Domestic candidates seeking admission to IIM Shillong must have a valid CAT score to get shortlisted for the GD-PI round. IIM Shillong PGP Admission Process starts with the CAT Registration process. The final admission offers are made after conducting multiple selection rounds. Candidates seeking admission to IIM Shillong PGP will have to go through a multi-step admission process. For admission to IIM Shillong courses, other than PGP, candidates are required to appear for the relevant entrance exam accepted by IIM Shillong for that particular course.

Interanational candidates interested to get into IIM Shillong must have a GMAT score of not less than 640 to get shortlisted for the personal interview round.

Q: Is IIM Shillong worth joining?

The 2026 placements for PGP and PGPEx concluded with the highest package of INR 71.50 LPA and INR 35 LPA, respectively. A total of 75 PPO/ PPI offers were made to the PGP students. This year, 147 companies participated in PGP placements. This includes 51 first-time recruiters. Check the complete insights of IIM Shillong placements 2026 from the table below:

Particulars	Placement Statistics (2026)
Highest package	INR 35 LPA (PGPEx) INR 71.50 LPA (PGP)
Average package	INR 25 LPA (PGPEx) INR 27.03 LPA (PGP)
Median package	INR 25 LPA (PGPEx) INR 26 LPA (PGP)
Top 10% average package	INR 43.26 LPA (PGP)
Top 20% average package	INR 38.62 LPA (PGP)
Top 50% average package	INR 30.51 LPA (PGP)
Companies participated	147 (PGP)
New recruiters	51 (PGP)
PPO/ PPI	102 (PGP)

Q: How are IIM Shillong placements as compared with other top IIMs?

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Particulars	Highest Package -2023	Average Package -2023
IIM Shillong	INR 71.30 LPA	INR 26.96 LPA
IIM Visakhapatnam	INR 32.65 LPA	INR 16.61 LPA
IIM Nagpur	INR 64 LPA	INR 16.74 LPA
IIM Jammu	INR 64 LPA	INR 16.50 LPA

Q: What is the fees for PhD programme at IIM Shillong?

The application fee for PhD at IIM Shillong is INR 3,000. The programme fee structure is mentioned below:

Particulars	Amount
Acceptance Fees (non-refundable)	INR 50,000
Program Fee Instalment	INR 4 lakh
Program Fee Instalment	INR 3.50 lakh
Program Fee Instalment	INR 1 lakh
Program Fee Instalment	INR 1 lakh

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Placements: IIM Shillong was definitely worth a look. Around 60 to 75% of applicants get accepted. It was pretty good. When it comes to the average salary package, it ranges from about 11 to 25 LPA. They provide some solid vocational training, which is a great way to get hands on experience. Job prospects, you would be in good company with big names like Ford, HDFC Bank, Google, IBM, and Accenture looking to hire. Positions like Programme Executive and Project Manager were just a couple of the high level jobs.

Infrastructure: The amenities in the colleges campus housing include Wi-Fi, drinking water, lighting, fans, and beds. Plus, we had air conditioned classrooms and a well equipped central library where students could borrow books. The food quality at the mess was just average. Three canteens on campus serve some really tasty fast food. We also got a small sports field for volleyball, football, and cricket.

Faculty: Faculty members were friendly, and they really helped students tackle the tough parts of the material. They encourage questions and try to clear up any confusion, so students can eventually step into the professional world with confidence. The pass rate was just over 50%, and a lot of that stems from students not being fully engaged. Teachers remain supportive through it all.

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The best college for placements.

Placements: Latentview, Amagi, Yes Bank, and Microsoft are the most important recruiters from IIM Shillong. IIM Shillong has given 87% of placements in my academic year. Also, 31.5 LPA is the best package offered to the students, especially for the postgraduate program.

Infrastructure: They are good at providing transportation facilities within or outside the college. Mobile phones should not be carried inside the classrooms, it should be switched off and kept in the Laboratories before entering into classrooms. Also it's one of the most technological updated college.

Faculty: The academic excellence of IIM Shillong set illustrations for some other institutions over there. Coaching and guidance given by them, made to study well and to score higher ranks. Teachers performance result in increasing the admissions of students every academic year by 25%.

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Firstly preferred college by students.

Placements: Number of industries that came for placements would have been increasing every year and by the academic year, 2023, 173 companies arrived for campus drives. More than 60 companies are top companies offering the highest salary packages ever. Also, I am amazed by the work done by the placement team for recruitment.

Infrastructure: The beautifully landscaped campus with ample space attracts students to choose this college for pursuing. Hostel rooms are so comfortable and very clean, sanitized by workers regularly and we would accessible to clean drinking water and purified water. Foods are so nutritious to eat in the hostel areas.

Faculty: It's a one year course teachers take care of our academic standards very well, they are experts in solving our doubts. They give priority to building students as a well disciplined one. They are the real assets of the college and maintain the unity of students.

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Placements: Adani Wilmar, Brain Company, and Case & Co. were the most common top recruiters from IIM Shillong. Mostly, 32% of students got placed in top companies, with the highest package being 52.5 LPA and the lowest package being 4.5 LPA.

Infrastructure: Food was high enough to meet hygienic and nutrition standards. Food was served according to the needed quantities. Fresh foods are cooked three times a day and cannot be reused. Also, there is no chance for hostellers to approach hotel food on weekdays.

Faculty: College was well-renowned for its academic excellence with advanced academic assistance. Scores and grades played a mandatory role in the selection of students for placement training. All feedback, surveys, data, and quizzes were prepared by faculty members and stored in their files for future needs.

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IIM Shillong is very good and provides many facilities.

Placements: IIM Shillong provides good placements. The TNP cell of IIM Shillong encourages students to learn new things that help their careers. They will conduct workshops based on job-oriented learning. The highest package is 30 LPA. The average package is 15 LPA. In IIM Shillong, almost all students got internship opportunities in the 2nd year. Companies like Amazon, Microsoft, Wipro, TCS, Tata, Accenture, Cognizant, etc., are top recruiters.

Infrastructure: Our institute has marvelous infrastructure and provides all facilities. Classrooms are big enough to accommodate a large number of students. They have a hostel for both boys and girls. In the hostel, there are good facilities with neat rooms and good food quality. The staff care about study very well.

Faculty: Faculty members at IIM Shillong are very good and use whiteboards to explain problems. They use presentations to explain topics in detail. Exams are held very strictly by the college. They provide assignments as internal exams. They conduct mid-term and semester exams after a gap of one month. The passing percentage is 70%.

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Overall best College for PGPM Course.

Placements: Students have a great opportunity to apply for our degree at IIM Shillong. Approximately 60–75% of students are accepted into this college. In our college, the average package supplied was between 11 and 25 LPA. This college also offers vocational training to its students. For our course, the top employers at this college are Ford, HDFC Bank, Google, IBM, Accenture, and others. Program Executive, Project Manager, and other high-level positions are available.

Infrastructure: Being a temporary university, it lacks various basic facilities like a sports center, computer lab, etc., but the university is well-located. All the basic requirements are nearby. We would transfer to the new campus this year. The hotel rooms are small and can accommodate two or three people. Mess food is not good.

Faculty: Faculty members typically have advanced degrees from prestigious institutions and have significant research and teaching experience. Teachers often have exceptional expertise in their field, bringing both teaching and practical insights to the classroom. In semester exams, it is easy to score high marks, and the pass rate of students is 87%.

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Admission FAQs

Q: Is MBA available in IIM Shillong?

Yes, IIM Shillong offers MBA programme. The institute offers MBA programme for the duration of 2 years in full-time mode. IIM Shillong MBA admisison is based on national entrance exams like CAT, GMAT, MAT, and others.

Q: Does IIM Shillong offer any scholarship?

IIM Shillong offers financial assistance to meritorious students. These scholarships are offered through the provision of the need-based financial assistance scheme. In addition to this, candidates are also eligible for Government scholarships under the SC/ ST/ PwD categories. Some of the scholartships offered at IIM Shillong are as follows:

Pre-matric Scholarship for Students with Disabilities
Scholarships for Top Class Education for Students with Disabilities
National Fellowship and Scholarship for Higher Education of ST Students - Scholarship

Q: Can I get a loan for studying in IIM Shillong?

IIM Shillong assists the participants in availing educational loans from banks during the admission process. The details for loan are available after admission.

Q: What is IIM Shillong's overall cutoff?

IIM Shillong accepts the CAT cutoff results for admission to the MBA/PGDM courses. As per the estimated cutoff for the General AI category, the cutoff was 90 (both overall and sectional). Students should know that this is the estimated cutoff and that the actual cutoff will vary for different categories.

Q: What was the highest stipend offered during IIM Shillong summer placements?

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

Q: How were PGPEx placements at IIM Shillong?

The highest package and average package offered during PGPEx placements 2026 were INR 35 LPA and INR 25 LPA, respectively. Check the complete details of IIM Shillong PGPEx placements 2026 from the table below:

Particulars	PGPEx Placement Statistics (2026)
Highest package	INR 35 LPA
Average package	INR 25 LPA
Median package	INR 25 LPA

Q: What is the selection criteria for PhD at IIM Shillong?

IIM Shillong accepts valid scores of GMAT, GRE, CAT, GATE or JRF (NET).

The below mentioned category candidates are exempted from appearing for entrance examinations but are required to produce two letter of references from their senior:

PGP post graduate from IIMs or any other Institute or University featured in the list of Top 50 institutes ranked by NIRF with 6.5 CGPA and minimum 5 years of work experience after post-graduation.

Candidates with atleast 10 years of managerial work experience.

Q: How were IIM Shillong summer placements?

See the table for more information:

Particulars	PGP Summer Placements 2023-25
Highest stipend	INR 5.21 lakh
Average stipend	INR 1.98 lakh
Median stipend	INR 1.70 lakh
Top 10% average stipend	INR 4.30 LPA
Top 20% average stipend	INR 4 LPA
Top 50% average stipend	INR 3.12 LPA
Total recruiters	72
New recruiters	38

Q: Can I do MBA from IIM if I am poor?

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

Q: Is CAT necessary for Executive MBA from IIM Shillong?

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

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Is IIM Shillong a good college?

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Yes, Indian Institute of Management Shillong is a well-known management institute. The institute is accredited by AACSB, EFMD Global and Business Graduated Associaion. IIM Shillong is ranked 38th in the Management category by the NIRF 2025. The institute appoints well-trained and expert faculty memb

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Is MBA from IIM Shillong worth it?

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Yes, it worth to pursue MBA from IIM Shillong. The course curriculum is specifically designed for working executives. The the highest salary package was recorded at INR 71.5 LPA.The average package stood at INR 26.44 LPA. The top recruiters at IIM Shillong placements include prominent names such as

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What is the selection criteria for admission in IIM Shillong?

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To get admission in IIM Shillong, the selection criteria is merit + entrance based. Entrance exam is considered for final seat allotment. Check the table below to get more information about the selection criteria for IIM Shillong courses:

Courses	Selection
MBA/ PGP	CAT/ GMAT, GD-PI
PGP/ MBA Executive	CAT/ GMAT, PI
PGP Working Executive	CAT/ WE-MAT/ GMAT, PI
PhD	CAT/ GATE/ GRE/ GMAT/ JRF, PI

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What is the eligibility criteria of IIM Shillong?

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To get admission in IIM Shillong, the students must meet the eligibility. Entrance exam is considered for final seat allotment. Check the table below to get more information about the selection criteria for IIM Shillong courses:

Courses	Eligibility
MBA/ PGP	Bachelor's degree in any stream with a minimum of 50% aggregate (45% for SC/ ST/ DA category) from a recognised University
PGP/ MBA Executive	Bachelor's Degree from a recognised University and minimum 5 years of full-time work experience after Graduation
PGP Working Executive	Bachelor's Degree with a minimum 50% aggregate Minimum 3 years of full-time work experience after Graduation
PhD	Bachelor's Degree with 55% aggregate and Master's Degree with 60% aggregate

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What is the application process of PGP at IIM Shillong?

Answered 2 months ago

To getadmission in IIM Shillong PGP, candidates have to apply for the CAT exam. Fill the CAT application form. Go to the official website of CAT and register by using a few basic details. Login with the ID and fill out the application form. Upload the required documents and pay the application fee.

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