IIM Shillong PGP: Admission, Eligibility, Fees, Ranking

IIM Shillong PGP or the Postgraduate Programme in Management is a two-year full-time course offered at the campus. The institute also offers Executive PGP, which is an offline course, and PGP for Working Executives which is conducted in a live online mode.

Table of Contents

• IIM Shillong PGP Eligibility Criteria
• IIM Shillong PGP Admission
• IIM Shillong PGP Fees
• Why Choose IIM Shillong PGP?
• IIM Shillong Ranking
• IIM Shillong PGP Placements
• IIM Shillong PGP Career Opportunities
• IIM Shillong PGP Scholarships

IIM Shillong PGP Eligibility Criteria

IIM Shillong PGP eligibility criteria differ for domestic and international candidates. For domestic candidates, they should have a 50% aggregate score in graduation, (45% in the case of candidates belonging to the Scheduled Caste (SC), Scheduled Tribe (ST), and Differently Abled (DA) categories) and a valid score in CAT score.

For international candidates, a 50% aggregate score in graduation and a valid GMAT score.

IIM Shillong PGP Admission

The IIM Shillong admission 2023 will be conducted online on the offline website. The IIM Shillong PGP admission process begins by registering for the CAT/GMAT exam and then applying on the official website. The admission process differed for national and international students. 

More details about the IIM Shillong PGP admission are given below:

Application Procedure

The IIM Shillong PGP application procedure is conducted online and the students must register themselves to be eligible for admission. The step-by-step application procedure is given below:

For Domestic Students

It is mandatory for Indian students to have a valid CAT score. The other steps are as follows:

• Register and appear for the CAT 2023 exam.
• Go to the official website of IIM Shillong- iimshillong.ac.in and apply for the PGP course.
• Register using personal details and upload the relevant documents.
• Pay the application fee and submit the application.
• Await shortlisting by the institute.

For International Students

The international students must also fill out the application form and have a valid GMAT (not less than 640) score while applying for the PGP course. The other steps are as follows:

• Go to the official website- iimshillong.ac.in
• Click on Programs, and go to PGP.
• Click on the Admission tab, scroll down to Overseas candidates, and click on Apply Now.
• Submit the personal details, and relevant documents and pay the application fee (USD 100).
• Submit the application form and await shortlisting from the institute.

Entrance Exams

IIM Shillong PGP entrance exams accepted for admission are different for domestic and overseas students. Domestic students must have a valid CAT score and overseas students must have a valid GMAT score.

Documents Required

The aspirants must keep the following documents handy while applying for the IIM Shillong PGP course:

• Class 10th and 12th mark sheets (or Diploma mark sheets, whichever is applicable).
• Graduation mark sheets for all years/semesters (whichever is applicable).
• Passport size Photographs
• Caste certificate
• A valid photo identity card (Passport/Driving License/PAN card/Aadhar card/Voter ID)

IIM Shillong PGP Fees

The IIM Shillong PGP fees is INR 14.6 Lakhs. It is the total fee for the course. 

Why Choose IIM Shillong PGP?

Indian Institute of Management Shillong established in 2007 offers a 2-year full-time residential PGP course that culminates with students receiving an MBA degree from the institute. The IIM Shillong PGP course has three special features:

• The first few lectures of the program are aimed at familiarizing students with the nature of the course, curriculum, and pedagogy that will be followed in the 2 years. It acts as a foundation for clarity.
• The remedial program which has lessons on Accounting, Economics, and Quantitative Techniques is conducted to bring them to the same level of understanding.
• Lastly, a foundational course on sustainability. This course develops an understanding of sustainability within a business from the perspective of stakeholders, customers, and the organization.

IIM Shillong Ranking

IIM Shillong is a 2nd generation IIM and is an institute of national importance. The notable IIM Shillong ranking are mentioned below:

IIM Shillong PGP Placements

The IIM Shillong PGP placements 2023 concluded successfully. 63 recruiters visited the campus and 85 PPOs were made. The other highlights have been tabulated below:

IIM Shillong PGP Career Opportunities

IIM Shillong PGP career opportunities include various managerial positions. Some of these include:

• Associate Consultant- Modify and test network applications for optimal functioning of the organization/business.
• Operations Manager- Manage the retail processing, goods processing, and planning of the operations in the business.
• Business Analytics Consultant- Involves stakeholder management and communication related to business initiatives. 
• Digital Marketing Manager- Planning, marketing, and analyzing SEO practices related to various campaigns.
• Entrepreneur- Begin a business venture to meet customer needs.

IIM Shillong PGP Scholarships

Indian Institute of Management Shillong offers financial assistance to students based on their socioeconomic status and academic merit. These scholarships include:

• Need-Based Financial Assistance Scheme.
• SC/ST Scholarships.