Indian Institute of Management Shillong (IIM Shillong) is among India’s premier management schools offering postgraduate and doctoral programs in management and leadership. Admissions for 2026 are underway or opening soon for various programs including the flagship MBA‑equivalent PGP, executive programs, and PhD degrees.
🎓 Courses Offered & Fee Structure
Here’s a snapshot of the key programs available at IIM Shillong along with typical fee ranges:
Program
Total Fees (Approx)
Eligibility
PGP (MBA)
₹26.18 Lakhs
Graduate degree + CAT/GMAT + PI
PGPEx (Executive MBA)
₹11 Lakhs
Graduate + ≥5 yrs work experience + CAT/GMAT
Executive PGP (PGPWE)
₹22.78 Lakhs
Graduate + ≥3 yrs work experience + CAT/WE‑MAT/GMAT
PhD (Full‑Time)
₹11 Lakhs
Master’s or 4‑yr undergrad + test score + interview
PhD (Working Professional)
₹11 Lakhs
Master’s + ≥5 yrs experience + interview
IPM (Integrated Program in Management)
Varies (around ₹30–35 L)
After 12th + IPMAT + PI
Note: Fees include tuition and hostel/mess costs for residential programs, and may vary slightly by term and financial year.
🪪 Eligibility Criteria (Program‑wise)
📌 PGP (MBA / 2‑Year Full‑Time)
To be eligible for the flagship postgraduate program for the 2026–28 batch:
- Bachelor’s degree with at least 50% marks (45% for SC/ST/DA candidates).
- Valid CAT score (or GMAT for overseas candidates).
- Final year graduation students can also apply provisionally.
🧑💼 PGPEx & Executive MBA
For executives:
- Bachelor’s degree with 50% minimum.
- Minimum work experience: 5 years for PGPEx; 3 years for other executive tracks.
- Qualifying test: CAT or GMAT.
🎓 PhD Programs
- Master’s degree (or equivalent) with ≥55% marks; relaxations apply for reserved categories.
- Valid entrance test score (CAT/GATE/GMAT/GRE/NET) and research proposal.
👨🎓 IPM (5‑Year Integrated Program)
- After Class 12 (10+2) with minimum 60% in X and XII (55% for reserved).
- Must appear for IPMAT entrance test followed by Personal Interview.
🧠 Admission & Selection Process
📝 PGP (MBA)
CAT/GMAT Score: Valid CAT score (year to be notified).
Shortlisting: Based on CAT sectional & overall cut‑offs.
Personal interview (PI): Shortlisted candidates attend PI, evaluated on leadership, aptitude and managerial potential.
Final Merit List: Based on CAT performance, PI score, academic record, work experience, gender diversity and other components.
Category‑based minimum cut‑offs are typically set for VARC, DILR and QA sections, after which composite scores determine PI calls.
👔 PGPEx/Executive Programs
- Shortlisting: Based on valid CAT/GMAT scores plus work experience.
- Group Discussion/PI: Candidates selected through GD/PI rounds before final offers.
📚 Doctoral Programs (Full‑Time & Working)
- Shortlisting based on eligibility, research proposal, and test scores.
- Final selection involves in‑person/online interviews with the doctoral committee.
🎓 IPM Selection
- Based on IPMAT scores and performance in the Personal Interview.
- Weightage typically given to academic marks and PI performance.
📅 Key Dates (Indicative for 2026)
Program
Activity
Timeline
PGP (MBA)
Online applications open
Around march 2026
PGP
Shortlist for PI
Around mid‑January
PGP
PI rounds
February – April
PGP
Final offers
By May 2026
PGP
Registration at campus
June 2026
(Exact dates are subject to official confirmation on IIM Shillong admissions site.)
💡 Additional Notes
- Overseas candidates for PGP may apply with valid GMAT scores and have separate visa‑related criteria.
- IIM Shillong also offers scholarships and financial aid based on merit and category, policies for which are detailed on official portals. (Please check the official site for current details.)
- Admissions are competitive with limited seats, so strong CAT/IPMAT/GMAT performance combined with profile strength greatly improves chances.
📌 Summary
Eligibility: Graduate degree with minimum 50% (PGP); work experience for executive programs; IPMAT for IPM; relevant test and research requirements for PhD.
Selection: Entrance test → shortlisting → personal interview (and GD for executives/IPM) → final merit.
Fees: PGP ~₹26 L; Executive programs ₹11 L to ₹22 L; PhD ~₹11 L; IPM varies ~₹30–35 L.
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