IIM Shillong Shortlist & Selection Criteria 2026-2028: Check PI Calls Status, CAT Cut Off 2025 & Admission Process
IIM Shillong MBA admission is based on CAT cut off percentile and WAT-PI. Check here all about IIM Shillong selection criteria, admission policy, CAT cut off 2025 and PI shortlist.
IIM Shillong selection criteria 2026-2028 has been released. The IIM Shillong cut off 2025 is same as last year, i.e. 75 percentile in all the three sections (VARC, DILR and QA) of the exam. For students belonging to DA and ST categories, the minimum CAT cut off to be eligible for the PI round was 50 percentile.
For SC category students it was 60 percentile in CAT 2025. Those who cleared the PI round were considered for admission to IIM Shillong. The IIM Shillong PI Calls for 2026 admission will be out in January 2026, after the declaration of CAT 2025 result.
- PI Shortlist Calls 2026: How to Check?
- IIM Shillong Selection Criteria 2026: Qualifying CAT Cut Off 2025
- IIM Shillong Selection Criteria: PI Cut Off for Merit List Preparation
- IIM Shillong Selection Criteria and Admission Process: Key Points
- Institute-wise IIM Admission Criteria and Shortlisting Process
PI Shortlist Calls 2026: How to Check?
Candidates can check their shortlist status at the IIM K website when the PI form filling starts in January 2026. Post the shortlisting process of candidates; they will be screened for PI round. To express interest in participating in PI round of IIM Shillong, candidates will have to fill an online application form. Interview calls will be made to candidates in February 2026 and an email regarding the same will be sent out to all selected candidates. Here's how to apply:
- Go to IIM Shillong website
- Click on 'PGP admission'
- Click on 'Click here to check shortlisting status 2026'
- Enter CAT 2025 registration ID and email ID
- Click on 'submit' to check your shortlist status and follow the given instructions to apply
Also Read: Top 200 GD-WAT-PI topics to prepare for MBA admission 2026
The CAT cut offs for IIM Bangalore hovers between 97-100 percentile. The qualifying CAT cut off required for being eligible for IIM Bangalore's Written Ability test (What) and Personal Interview PI is 85 percentile for General category students, whereas for SC candidates, it is 70 percentile. For ST candidates, it is 65 percentile and for PwD candidates it is 60 percentile. Given below are the sectional and overall qualifying CAT cut offs for IIM Bangalore.
- General category: 80 VARC 75 DILR 75 Quantitative Aptitude 85 (Overall)
- NC-OBC category: 75 VARC 65 DILR 65 Quantitative Aptitude 75 (Overall)
- EWS category: 70 VARC 65 DILR 65 Quantitative Aptitude 75 (Overall)
- SC category: 65 VARC 60 DILR 60 Quantitative Aptitude 70 (Overall)
- ST category: 55 VARC 55 DILR 55 Quantitative Aptitude 65 (Overall)
- PwD category: 50 VARC 50 DILR 50 Quantitative Aptitude 60 (Overall)
Minimum qualifying cut off for IIM Ahmedabad is 95 percentile whereas for IIM Bangalore and IIM Calcutta, it is 85. However final cut offs for these three top IIMs are between 99 to 100 percentile.
IIM Shillong Selection Criteria 2026: Qualifying CAT Cut Off 2025
Take a look at the minimum CAT cut off fixed for IIM Shillong admission 2026-2028 for PI shortlisting in the table below. Candidates meeting the below cut off will be eligible for PI round, but may not be selected.
| Category |
VARC percentile |
DILR percentile |
QA percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| DA (D) |
50 |
50 |
50 |
| ST (T) |
50 |
50 |
50 |
| SC (C ) |
60 |
60 |
60 |
| EWS (E ) |
75 |
75 |
75 |
| General |
75 |
75 |
75 |
The table below indicates minimum academic score required to be eligible for IIM Shillong’s PI round:
| Class X |
Class XII |
Graduation |
|||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score |
Percentage |
Score |
Percentage |
Score |
|
| 10 |
95-100 |
10 |
95-100 |
10 |
|
| 9 |
90-94.99 |
9 |
90-94.99 |
9 |
|
| 8 |
85-89.99 |
8 |
85-89.99 |
8 |
|
| 5 |
80-84.99 |
5 |
80-84.99 |
6 |
|
| 2 |
75-79.99 |
2 |
75-79.99 |
5 |
|
| 0 |
<74.99 |
0 |
70-74.99 |
2 |
|
|
|
|
|
<69.99 |
|
|
According to IIM Shillong selection criteria and admission policy, final selection will be done on the basis of scores of PI and overall CAT exam performance. The IIM Shillong cut off scores of PI round are different for different category students.
IIM Shillong Admission Criteria 2025: Work Experience
Check the table below for score allotted to work experience in months. Maximum score is alloted to work experience of 18 to 24 months.
| Months of Experience |
Score |
|---|---|
| Less than 7 months |
0 |
| 7 months to less than 12 months |
6 |
| 12 months to less than 18 months |
12 |
| 18 months to less than 24 months |
14 |
| 24 months to less than 30 months |
10 |
| 30 months to less than 36 months |
6 |
| 36 months to less than 42 months |
2 |
| 42 months or more |
0 |
IIM Shillong Selection Criteria: PI Cut Off for Merit List Preparation
The IIM Shillong cut off score for PI varied category-wise. Given below are minimum percentage of performance out of maximum possible performance in Communication Proficiency and PI.
| Categories |
PI Cut off |
Communication Proficiency Cut off |
|---|---|---|
| DA |
20% |
20% |
| ST |
20% |
20% |
| SC |
25% |
25% |
| EWS |
30% |
30% |
| Others |
30% |
30% |
Given below are the key components and their weightage for overall score calculation for candidate selection.
| Component |
Weightagee |
|---|---|
| Application Rating Score |
10% |
| Gender Diversity |
10% |
| PI Performance |
40% |
| Overall CAT 2025 Score |
40% |
IIM Shillong provides various programmes and specialisations to students. For obtaining IIM Shillong admission, candidates are required to appear for the prescribed entrance tests. Students can visit the official website of the IIM Shillong to learn more regarding the eligibility details for their preferred course choice. Accepted exams include the CAT exam.
Yes, it is possible to score 99.99 percentile in CAT in first attempt. Many toppers of previous years' are such candidates. One must study in a focussed manner and do a lot of mock test practice. Exam day strategy is also crucial for better performance.
IIM Shillong Selection Criteria and Admission Process: Key Points
- For candidates who don’t have a bachelor’s degree but have completed CA/ICWA/CS, the 'bachelor degree marks’ would be considered as the percentage marks obtained in the final examination in CA/ICWA/CS.
- Candidates shortlisted for GD/PI rounds will be intimated through email and SMS tentatively in February 2026.
- The list of selected candidates will be uploaded on the official website, as well.
- Selected candidates will be then required to fill up the interview form available online and upload the same.
- Candidates, who appear in PI will be able to view their admission status, tentatively in May 2026 on the official website.
- Admission offer letter would be sent to all the candidates shortlisted for admission.
Also Read:
- IIM Admission Criteria and Selection Process 2026
- IIM eligibility criteria 2025
- IIM Fees: Check course-wise MBA fees
- IIM Placements 2025: Check institute-wise placement data
To know the shortlist and admission criteria other IIM campuses, click on the links given below:
| IIM Admission Criteria for MBA/PGP |
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|---|---|
| IIM Mumbai Shortlist & Admission Criteria | |
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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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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 |
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| 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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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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IIM Shillong is one of the eminent instute which offers quality education. The institute has been ranked by many eminnet organisation like NIRF and Business Today. Below mentioned are the IIM Shillong rankings:
anking Body | Category | Rank |
|---|---|---|
NIRF 2025 | Management Institutes | 38 |
Business Today 2024 | MBA | 10 |
NIRF 2024 | Management Institutes | 24 |
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Indian Institute of Management Shillong is well-known for MBA placements. The highest salary package was recorded at INR 71.5 LPA.The average package stood at INR 26.44 LPA. The median package at IIM Shillong placements during 2025 was recorded at INR 25 LPA. The top recruiting sectors at the instit
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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 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.