IIM Shillong - Indian Institute of Management

IIM Shillong prepares its students for success in the global market in multiple ways. All these are described below:

• Its rigorous academic curriculum for the PGP and other Management courses develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and analytical skills in the students
• The college offers an international exchange programme and numerous internship opportunities to the students. While the international immersion programme is offered in optional mode, it is considered extremely beneficial for budding Managers and entrepreneurs by enabling in them vast understanding of Business Management from different cultural perspectives
• Experiential learning via case studies, simulations, and live projects
• A diverse mix of students that fosters cultural awareness and collaboration
• A strong alumni network of successful business leaders working at top orgnaisations such as Deloitte, JPMorgan Chase & Co., Microsoft, IBM, etc.

Additionally, IIM Shillong's location in the Northeast of India provides students the chance to gain experience of working in a beautiful yet dynamic and emerging market

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.

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.