Post Graduate Program in Management (PGPM) 

at IIM Shillong, Shillong

The minimum Sectional CAT score required to get shortlisted for the GDPI round at IIM Shillong for the year 2022 is mentioned below:

The overall CAT cutoff, based on the category of the candidate is showcased in the table below:

 Note: The overall CAT percentile is taken from unofficial sources. Hence, is indicative

IIM Shillong process of shortlisting candidates for GDPI is independent of those of other IIMs. IIM Shillong sends an intimation mail to the registered email of the shortlisted candidates. The Candidates are required to fill out the interview form and upload the same on the Admission Portal of IIM Shillong.

IIM Shillong, then sends GD/PI call letters to only those candidates who have filled the interview form correctly. 

IIM Shillong does not send any intimation to those candidates who are not shortlisted, or who haven't filled the interview form correctly within the stipulated time.

Based on the performance of the candidate in GDPI, a merit list for final admission offers is prepared. IIM Shillong also prepares a waitlist, according to the ranks of the candidate, for admission in case any candidate do not accept the admission offer.

The selection process of IIM Shillong for MBA consists of the following steps:

1. CAT/GMAT: The first step is to take the CAT or GMAT. The CAT is a standardized test that is required for admission to all IIMs. The GMAT is an alternative test that can be taken instead of the CAT.
2. Shortlisting: Based on the CAT/GMAT score, the IIM Shillong shortlists candidates for the next round of the selection process.
3. Personal Interview (PI): The PI is a one-on-one interview with a panel of faculty members. The PI is used to assess the candidate's communication skills, personality, and fit for the MBA program.
4. Group Discussion (GD): The GD is a group discussion with other candidates. The GD is used to assess the candidate's communication skills, teamwork, and problem-solving skills.
5. Decision: Based on the PI, GD, and CAT/GMAT score, the IIM Shillong makes a decision on whether to admit the candidate.
6. The selection process of IIM Shillong is competitive. The average CAT score for admitted students is around 90 percentile. The GMAT score requirement is also high.

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:

Students can also check out below inforgaphic for IIM Shillong students reviews on Shiksha:

The second phase in the IIM Shillong admission process involves preparation of a merit list, based on different components, for final admission offers. The below mentioned table showcases the weightage of each component:

Indian Institute of Management Shillong accepts CAT scores for admission to the MBA course. IIM Shillong CAT cutoff 2023 will be released after the CAT 2023 result. Considering the previous year CAT percentile for IIM Shillong, the istimated final CAT cutoff will be range between 90 and 92 for the General ALL India category candidates. 

Candidates can refer to the table given below to get an idea of the estimated CAT percentile for IIM Shillong for MBA admission 2024. 

Note: The above-mentioned final CAT cutoff 2023 for IIM Shillong is the expected cutoff on the basis of 2022 CAT percentile. Hence, the actual CAT percentile for 2023 may differ from the expected cutoff.

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: 

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

The admission procedure for IIM Shillong MBA 2024 involves two steps. Firstly, candidates with a valid CAT 2023 will be selected for the Analytical Writing Test (AWT) and Personal Interview (PI). Those who score above the minimum cutoffs in both the sectional percentile ranks and the overall percentile rank, with a positive raw score in all sections of CAT 2023, will move on to the next stage. The minimum CAT cutoff percentile ranks for IIM Shillong 2024 are provided in the table below:

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