IIM Shillong MBA Courses & Fees 2025: Eligibility, CAT Cut-off, Admission Process

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

For admission to MBA (or PGP) 2024 batch at IIM Shillong, the CAT test will be conducted on November 26, 2023. Aspirants of IIM Shillong are required to appear for the exam in Computer Based Testing mode at the allotted test centres. CAT exam 2023 will be held in three slots:

Morning slot: 8:30 AM to 10:30 AM

Afternoon slot: 12:30 PM to 2:30 PM

Evening slot: 4:30 PM to 6:30 PM

Earlier, the CAT exam used to be of 180 minutes with 100 questions but in 2020, both exam duration and number of questions were reduced due to COVID-19 pandemic. Now, starting CAT 2022, the total number of questions stands at 66 as part of CAT pattern.

In this current year 2023 IIM shillong the highest package stood at 71.30 Lacs per annum and the average package stood at 26.96 Lacs per annum with the hike of 16.70 percent in annual CTC than the previous year IT and analytics domain offered the highest package in IIM shillong

{Source: MBA/PGDM students & alumni}

Based on the reviews and feedback from students and alumni, here are some key points that highlight the pros and cons of pursuing an MBA/PGDM programme at IIM Shillong:

Pros:
* Excellent Faculty: The faculty is highly qualified, knowledgeable, and helpful, with many having extensive corporate experience.
* Good Placement Record: The institute has a decent placement record, with around 50-55% of students getting placed, and the average package being around INR6 LPA.
* Industry Exposure: Students get exposure to real-world business challenges through case studies and projects, making them industry-ready.
* Diverse Campus Life: The campus is diverse, with students from different backgrounds, cultures, and industries, providing a unique learning environment.
* State-of-the-Art Infrastructure: Although currently operating from a temporary campus, the new campus promises world-class infrastructure and amenities.

Cons:
* Infrastructure Issues: The temporary campus lacks certain amenities, such as sports facilities and computer labs, although this is likely to change with the shift to the new campus.
* Mess Food Quality: The hostel mess food quality is subpar, with many students opting to dine outside instead.
* Small Batch Size: While this can lead to closer bonding among peers, it may limit networking opportunities.
* Limited Extracurricular Activities: Some students mentioned that the extracurricular activities could be more varied and frequent.

In conclusion, while IIM Shillong faces some challenges related to infrastructure and food quality, its strong faculty, decent placement record, and industry exposure make it a viable option for those seeking an MBA/PGDM education. However, potential students should carefully weigh the pros and cons before making an informed decision.

Yes, CAT 2023 dates for admission to IIM Shillong are out. To apply for the CAT exam, candidates are required to create an account, fill the CAT registration form and pay the exam application fee. The 2023 CAT form have to be submitted by a certain deadline after which no application will be accepted. For 2023 CAT exam, CAT registration will go on between Aug 2 and Sep 20. The exam will be conducted on November 26, 2023. Students are required to appear for the CAT 2023 exam in Computer Based Testing mode at allotted test centres. CAT exam 2023 for IIM Shillong admission will be held in three slots. These are as follows:

Morning slot: 8:30 AM to 10:30 AM

Afternoon slot: 12:30 PM to 2:30 PM

Evening slot: 4:30 PM to 6:30 PM

Candidates who are willing to get into IIM Shillong must mention the college name and course preference in their CAT application form to get a call (provided the student gets a valid score in the exam).

Yes, IIM Shillong offers two year full time MBA course. Admission to IIM Shillong MBA is done on the basis of CAT percentile, performance of the candidate in the personal Interview round and other factors such as academic profile, work experience (if any) and diversity.

The Consulting & Strategy domain attracted the highest number of offers during PGP placements 2024 with a 32% share. This was followed by the Finance domain with 29% offers made. The domain-wise distribution of IIM Shillong placements for PGP batch 2022-24 is showcased below:

Source: Official Report

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:

Below is the comparison between IIM Shillong and IIM Kashipur based on various parameters:

Institute	Median Salary	NIRF 2023
IIM Shillong	INR 26.09 LPA	26
IIM Kashipur	INR 17.2 LPA	19

Candidates seeking admission to IIM Shillong MBA are required to appear for CAT. Candidates who clear the CAT cut off for IIM Shillong admission will be invited to appear for further rounds of selection.

After CAT, the candidate are required to appear for the GD-PI round and a Written ability Test. The final admission offers are made on the basis of performance of the candidates in CAT, GD-PI, WAT and overall profile.  

As per the latest report, around 30 offers were made to PGPEx students in 2024. The institute has not released the offer details for PGP. However, other factors like the number of recruiters and the number of PPOs/ PPIs are out. The following table represents the important details related to IIM Shillong placements 2024:

Particulars	Placement Statistics (2024)
Companies participated	42 (PGPEx) 87 (PGP)
New recruiters	46 (PGP)
Total shortlisting	181 (PGPEx)
Total offers	30 (PGPEx)
PPO/ PPI	87 (PGP)