IIM Shillong, SIRD&PR Arunachal Pradesh forge partnership to boost Rural Leadership

IIM Shillong, SIRD&PR Arunachal Pradesh forge partnership to boost Rural Leadership

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New Delhi, Updated on Aug 7, 2024 12:49 IST

The primary goal of this MoU is to set the framework for a comprehensive Management/Leadership Capacity Building Program. This program is intended to significantly uplift the skills and knowledge of elected representatives, officials, and other key personnel involved in Panchayati Raj Institutions throughout Arunachal Pradesh.

Indian Institute of Management (IIM) Shillong and the State Institute of Rural Development & Panchayati Raj (SIRD&PR) in Arunachal Pradesh have officially signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to collaborate on a groundbreaking initiative focused on enhancing leadership and managerial capabilities within Panchayati Raj Institutions (PRIs) across the region. The agreement was formalized by Professor D.P. Goyal, Director of IIM Shillong, and Dr. Sonal Swaroop, IAS, Secretary of Panchayati Raj and President of the Executive Council at SIRD&PR.

Strengthening Rural Governance and Operational Efficiency

The primary goal of this MoU is to set the framework for a comprehensive Management/Leadership Capacity Building Program. This program is intended to significantly uplift the skills and knowledge of elected representatives, officials, and other key personnel involved in Panchayati Raj Institutions throughout Arunachal Pradesh. The initiative is designed to provide community leaders with advanced leadership and management training, promoting more effective resource utilization and better management of Panchayat affairs.

Fostering Sustainable Development and Community Leadership

The partnership between IIM Shillong and SIRD&PR represents a pivotal move towards strengthening rural governance and enhancing community leadership in Arunachal Pradesh. By equipping local leaders with advanced managerial skills, the program aims to foster sustainable development and improve overall governance within the Panchayati Raj framework.

This collaborative effort highlights a shared commitment to advancing rural development and underscores the importance of effective leadership in achieving long-term progress and community well-being across the state.

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Q:   Is MBA from IIM Shillong worth it?

A:

Over the past three years of placements, the highest package for MBA has improved year-on-year. However, a fluctuating trend was observed in the number of companies and new recruiters participating in IIM Shillong MBA placements over the past three years. Take a look at the below table for placement trend analysis:

Particulars

PGP Placement Statistics (2022)

PGP Placement Statistics (2023)

PGP Placement Statistics (2024)

Highest package

INR 55.22 LPA

INR 71.30 LPA 

INR 71.50 LPA

Average package

INR 23.10 LPA

INR 26.96 LPA

INR 26.10 LPA

Median package

INR 22.28 LPA

INR 26.09 LPA

INR 25.67 LPA

Top 10% average package

N/A INR 39.68 LPA

INR 43.15 LPA

Top 20% average package

INR 31.31 LPA INR 35.35 LPA INR 38.43 LPA

Top 50% average package

INR 26.95 LPA INR 30.82 LPA INR 32.39 LPA

No. of recruiters

73 63  87

No. of new recruiters

43 26  46

No. of PPOs/ PPIs 

48 85  87

Q:   Is it worth doing MBA from IIM Shillong?

A:

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:

Q:   Is IIM Shillong worth joining?

A:

The 2024 placements for PGP and PGPEx concluded with the highest package of INR 71.50 LPA and INR 35 LPA, respectively. A total of 87 PPO/ PPI offers were made to the PGP students. This year, 87 companies participated in PGP placements. This includes 46 first-time recruiters. Check the complete insights of IIM Shillong placements 2024 from the table below:

Particulars Placement Statistics (2024)
Highest package

INR 35 LPA (PGPEx)

INR 71.50 LPA (PGP)

Average package

INR 24.40 LPA (PGPEx)

INR 26.10 LPA (PGP)

Median package

INR 22.80 LPA (PGPEx)

INR 25.67 LPA (PGP)

Top 10% average package

INR 43.15 LPA (PGP)

Top 20% average package

INR 38.43 LPA (PGP)

Top 50% average package

INR 32.39 LPA (PGP)

Companies participated

42 (PGPEx)

87 (PGP)

New recruiters 46 (PGP)
Total shortlisting 181 (PGPEx)
Total offers 30 (PGPEx)
PPO/ PPI 87 (PGP)

Q:   Is MBA available in IIM Shillong?

A:

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.

Q:   Is CAT necessary for Executive MBA from IIM Shillong?

A:

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: 

Feature

Details

Eligibility

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent from a recognised institution

Admission Criteria

Entrance Exam* score, Group Discussion and/or Personal Interview

Accepted Entrance Exams*

CAT (overall 50 percentile)/ GMAT (overall 500 score)

Additional Qualification

-Full-time work experience of 5 years (as of March 31, 2022)

-Relaxation up to 1 year for candidates with at least 1-year field experience outside India

Total Fee

INR 20 lakh

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