IIM Shillong Admission 2026: Eligibility, Application Process & Dates

Shillong , Meghalaya

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2025-12-02

IIM Shillong has launched the 7th batch of its Executive MBA (PGPWE), a 24-month flexible programme tailored for working professionals. The curriculum, aligned with NEP 2020, combines online and on-campus sessions and offers more than 60 electives. It emphasises leadership development, industry-focused learning, and career advancement. Candidates must hold a bachelor’s degree with at least 50% marks and possess a minimum of three years of work experience.

IIM Shillong admission 2026 will commence for PGP courses after the CAT 2025 examination. The CAT 2025 examination will be conducted on November 30, 2025. The university offers admission to various postgraduate, and doctoral courses like PGP, PGP-Ex, PGP-WE, PhD and PhD for Working Professionals.

Aspiring candidates can visit the official website to complete the Indian Institute of Management Shillong application form for various courses. The eligibility criteria for IIM Shillong for the PGP and PGP-Ex courses are based on a valid CAT and GMAT scores, counselling, and personal interview.

IIM Shillong course admission is based on the candidate's academic scores and entrance exam rank. It also conducts WE Management Aptitude Test for the PGP-WE courses. Given below are more information on the IIM Shillong admission 2026, including the eligibility criteria, selection process, fee details, and admission dates.

IIM Shillong Admission Highlights 2026

IIM Shillong admission 2026 includes MBA, PGPEx, PGPwe, Online MBA, and PhD programs. Selection is done through various entrance exams, but mainly with the CAT. Below are some Shillong IIM admission highlights given:

Particulars	Details
Institute Name	Indian Institute of Management Shillong (IIM Shillong)
Year of Establishment	2007
Location	Shillong, Meghalaya
Courses Offered	PGP, PGPEx, PhD, Ph.D (WP), PGP (WE)
Entrance Exams	CAT, GMAT, GRE, GATE, UGC-NET
Admission Mode	Online (via IIM Shillong Admission Login)

IIM Shillong Admission Dates 2026

The following table exhibits the important upcoming events for the IIM Shillong course admissions. Students can also check the institute's official portal for more details on the Indian Institute of Management Shillong admission process.

Events	Dates
CAT Registration	Aug 01, 2025 - Sep 13, 2025
CAT 2025 Application Dates for Admission [MBA]	Aug 01, 2025 - Sep 13, 2025
CAT Admit Card	Nov 05, 2025
CAT Exam Date	Nov 30, 2025

IIM Shillong Admission Process 2026

IIM Shillong offers two-year full-time PGP programs and four-year full-time doctorate programs in various specialisations. More details, including IIM Shillong admission process, courses list, eligibility criteria, selection criteria and other details are elaborated below.

Step 1: Register and appear for the All India Management examinations

The admission process for IIM Shillong begins with the GMAT / GRE / CAT / GATE / UGC JRF / UGC CSIR registration processes.
Students must note that the institute releases the application forms for admission on its official website.

Step 2: Applying for Choice of Course

Once the all India management exams are over, students are advised to keep an eye on the IIM Shillong official website for the release of application forms.
Students must log in and fill in the application form for their choice of course and submit on or before the deadline mentioned by the college.
The application fee varies according to the course.

Step 3: Shortlisting for the Personal Interview (PI) Process

After students are selected for their CAT (or other examination) scores, a Personal Interview (PI) Process is conducted online for all the participating IIMs in the Common Admission Process (CAP).

Step 3: Merit List Preparation

The final step of selection is a merit list, which is prepared by awarding a “composite score” to students. Details about the weightage given for various particulars for the PGP course are tabulated below.

Particulars	Weightage
Work Experience	10%
Class 10th Score	5%
Class 12th Score	10%
CAT Score	30%
Diversity Factor	5%
Personal Interview	40%
Total	100%

Step 4: Offer Acceptance

Students need to accept the admission offer for the PGP course at IIM Shillong on or before the deadline. A caution deposit fee is taken, which is later adjusted with the total academic fees.

IIM Shillong PGP Admission 2026

IIM Shillong offers two-year full-time management programs - PGP, PGP for Executives (PGP-Ex) and PGP for Working Executives (PGP-WE). More details including Indian Institute of Management Shillong eligibility criteria, selection criteria and other details are given below.

Course	Eligibility Criteria	Selection Criteria
PGP	Bachelor’s Degree with 50% marks or above (45% for SC, ST and PwD students)	Valid CAT scores (for Indian Nationals) + GDPIValid GMAT scores with a score of 640 or more (for Overseas Candidates) + GDPI
PGP-Ex	Bachelor’s Degree with 50% marks or above (45% for SC, ST and PwD students) + Minimum 5 years of Work Experience post graduation (1 year relaxation given if a student has at least 1-year field experience outside India)	Valid CAT (50 percentile or more) and GMAT (500 or above) scores + GDPI
PGP-WE	Bachelor’s Degree with 50% marks or above (45% for SC, ST and PwD students) + Minimum 3 years of Work Experience post graduation	Valid CAT (50 percentile or more) and GMAT (500 or above) scores Or Valid WE-MAT (Management Aptitude Test) Scores + GDPI

IIM Shillong PGP Course Fees

Displayed in the table below are the IIM Shillong fee details during IIM Shillong admission 2026 to PGP courses.

Fee Details	Amount for PGP course
Acceptance Fee + Caution Deposit + Advance for Mess Charges	INR 90,000
Term 1 Fees + advance for Mess charges	INR 3.63 Lakhs
Term 2 Fees + advance for Mess charges	INR 4.33 Lakhs
Term 3 Fees + advance for Mess charges	INR 4.33 Lakhs
Term 4 Fees + advance for Mess charges	INR 4.33 Lakhs
Term 5 Fees + advance for Mess charges	INR 4.33 Lakhs
Term 6 Fees + advance for Mess charges	INR 4.33 Lakhs

IIM Shillong PGP-Ex Course Fees

Refer to the table below for the fee details during IIM Shillong admission 2026 to Post Graduate Program for Executives (PGPEx) course.

Fee Details	Amount for PGP-Ex course
Application Fees (Before admission)	INR 3000
Academic Fee	INR 20 Lakhs
Non-Academic Fees 1,2,3	INR 2,66,500
Security Deposit (Refundable)	INR 10,000
Total	INR 22,76,50

IIM Shillong PGP-WE Course Fees

Tabulated below for the fee details which is to be paid during the IIM Shillong admission process 2026 to Post Graduate Program for Working Executives (PGP-WE) course.

Fee Details	Amount for PGP-WE course
Application Fees (Before admission)	INR 3000
Program Fee	INR 12 Lakhs
Security Deposit (Refundable)	INR 10,000
Alumni Fees	INR 10,000
Total	INR 12,20,000

IIM Shillong PhD Courses Admission 2026

In addition to postgraduate courses, IIM Shillong also offers two four-year doctoral programmes- PhD and PhD for Working Professionals. Candidates who satisfy the IIM Shillong eligibility criteria, followed by two shortlisting rounds are offered admission to these courses.

IIM Shillong offers the doctorate courses in Seven specialisations- Marketing, Economics and Public Policy, Finance and Control, Information Systems and Analytics, Operations and Quantitative Techniques, Organisational Behaviour and Human Resources, and Strategy & Liberal Studies .

More details on the IIM Shillong admission criteria and fee details are given below.

Course	Eligibility Criteria	Selection Criteria
PhD	Master’s Degree with 60% marks or above OR5-Year Integrated course with an aggregate of 55% in Bachelor’s and 60% in Master’s ORMaster’s Degree post 4-Year Bachelor’s Degree with CGPA 6.5 or more OR Professional degrees like CA, ICWA, or CS, with at least 55% marks in B.Com degree	Valid CAT/ GMAT/ GRE/ GATE / UGC JRF / UGC CSIR scores + Interview
PhD for Working Professionals	Master’s Degree with 60% marks or above OR5-Year Integrated course with an aggregate of 55% in Bachelor’s and 60% in Master’s ORMaster’s Degree post 4-Year Bachelor’s Degree with CGPA 6.5 or more OR Professional degrees like CA, ICWA, or CS, with at least 55% marks in B.Com degree	Valid CAT/ GMAT/ GRE/ GATE / UGC JRF / UGC CSIR scores + Interview

Note: Any student who already has a two-year PGDM degree from any of the IIMs with an aggregate of 60% marks or more are not required to follow the above selection procedure. They can directly apply through the IIM Shillong Application Form.

IIM Shillong PhD Course Stipend

Candidates seeking admission to IIM Shillong PhD courses do not need to pay any course or hostel fee as they are waived off. Instead, the students are offered stipends in the form of financial support.

Refer to the table below for more details.

Financial Support Details	Amount
Stipend	INR 35,000 per month - 1st Year INR 40,000 per month - 2nd Year and onwards
One-Time Computer Grant	INR 80,000
Financial Aid for Seminars, Workshops and Conferences (National and International)	INR 1,00,000
Contingency Grant	INR 50,000

IIM Shillong PhD for Working Professional Course Fees

The table below provides more information on the fee details during IIM Shillong admission 2026 to PhD for Working Professional course. Students must note, the hostel and food charges are not included in the table.

Fee Details	Amount
Acceptance Fees (Non - Refundable)	INR 50,000
Caution Fee (Refundable)	INR 10,000
Program Fee First Instalment	INR 4.5 Lakhs
Program Fee Second Instalment	INR 4 Lakhs
Program Fee Third Instalment	INR 1 Lakh
Program Fee Fourth Instalment	INR 1 Lakh

IIM Shillong Application Process 2026

IIM Shillong offers admission to postgraduate and doctoral management courses. In addition to passing all India entrance exams, the IIM Shillong selection process includes a Personal Interview (PI) and Group Discussion (GD) round too.

Candidates can visit the official website to complete the IIM Shillong application form for their desired course. They must also keep visiting the website to check the IIM Shillong admission status. Once shortlisted, candidates must reserve seats by depositing the required IIM Shillong course fee.

The application process to apply for the IIM Shillong admission process is as follows:

Step 1: Visit the IIM Shillong official website page.
Step 2: Go to “Program” on the top menu bar and click on it.
Step 3: Select the desired course.
Step 4: A new page appears.
Step 5: Click on the “Admission Process” option on the top of the webpage.
Step 6: Refer to the detailed admission process and apply for the desired program.
Step 7: Fill out the Indian Institute of Management Shillong application form.
Step 8: Pay the application fee.
Step 9: Keep a printout of the application form and fee receipt.

Documents Required for Application Process 2026

Refer to the documents listed below which students need to submit to complete the IIM Shillong admission process:

Any Photo ID (Aadhar Card, PAN Card, Driver's Licence)
Passport Size Photographs
Educational Marksheets (10th, 12th and Graduation)
Educational Certificates (10th, 12th and Graduation)
Master's Certificate (For PhD courses)
Income Certificate of Parents
Migration Certificate
Caste Certificate (if applicable)
Entrance Test Scores

IIM Shillong Admission Entrance Exam

The All-India CAT examination is compulsory for IIM Shillong admission 2026. In addition, the institute also accepts several other entrance exams for other postgraduate and doctorate courses.

Elucidated in the table below are the accepted IIM Shillong entrance exams for the courses offered by Indian Institute of Management Shillong.

Courses Offered	Entrance Exams Accepted
PGP	CAT
PGP - Ex	CAT / GMAT
PGP-WE	CAT / GMAT / We-MAT
PhD	CAT/ GMAT/ GRE/ GATE / UGC JRF / UGC CSIR
PhD Working Professionals	CAT/ GMAT/ GRE/ GATE / UGC JRF / UGC CSIR

IIM Shillong Admission Helpline

For IIM Shillong admission 2026 process, students can refer to the following admission contact number, email and other details for any further guidance or assistance.

IIM Shillong Admission Contact Details
Address	Indian Institute of Management Shillong East Khasi Hills District, Umsawli, Shillong – 793018 Meghalaya, India
Phone Number	(0364) 230-8000
Email ID	admissions@iimshillong.ac.in

IIM Shillong PGP CAT Cutoff 2022 - General

IIM Shillong PGP CAT cutoff 2022 has been released for Round 1. The overall IIM Shillong PGP cutoff 2022 Percentile for General category is 92%.

Post Graduate Program [PGP]	Round 1 (Percentile)
Post Graduate Program in Management (PGPM)	92.00%

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FAQs on IIM Shillong Admission

Q: How can I join IIM Shillong?

Students are offered various courses on the basis of their scores in All India entrance examinations, followed by a GDPI round. For example, CAT 2024 scores are required for admission to all management and doctorate courses. Refer to the above tables for more details on IIM Shillong admission 2025.

Q: What is the last date for IIM Shillong?

The registration for the IIM Shillong PGPEx course is ongoing. The last date to apply is November 13, 2024. Refer to the above tables for more details on IIM Shillong admission dates.

Q: Can I get direct admission in IIM Shillong?

No, IIM Shillong does not offer direct admissions to students for any course. Students are expected to pass the all India management exams and follow the admission process to get admission into the institute. Refer to the above article for more details on Indian Institute of Management Shillong admission 2025 to PG and doctorate courses.

Q: How much percentage is required for IIM Shillong?

Students require an overall aggregate percentage of 50% or more in their bachelor’s degree for admission to PG courses. Refer to the above tables for more details on IIM Shillong selection criteria.

Q: Can I get into IIM Shillong without CAT?

No, CAT scores are compulsory for IIM Shillong admission 2025 to various postgraduate and doctorate courses. Refer to the above table for more details.

Q: Can we buy a seat in IIM Shillong?

No, IIMs, including IIM Shillong does not have a management quota. Thus students cannot buy a seat. Refer to the above tables for more IIM Shillong admission 2025 details.

Q: Is IIM Shillong hard to crack?

IIM Shillong is neither hard, nor easy to crack. Students who follow the syllabus and get a good CAT percentile can easily get admission into IIM Shillong. Refer to the above tables for more details on IIM Shillong eligibility criteria and selection criteria.

Q: Is it worth joining IIM Shillong?

Yes, the Indian Institute of Management Shillong is a prestigious management institute under the “IIM umbrella brand” with great placements, infrastructure and faculty members. The details of the IIM Shillong admission process is elucidated in the above article.

Q: What is the cut off for IIM Shillong for CAT?

General and EWS category students need a minimum of 75 percentile in the CAT exam for admission to IIM Shillong. Similarly, SC category students require 60 percentile and ST/PWD category students require 50 percentile for admission.

Q: Does 12th marks matter in IIM Shillong?

Yes, 10+2 marks is important for every course offered at IIM Shillong, especially for the doctorate courses. Refer to the above tables for more details on IIM Shillong eligibility criteria.

Q: How many seats are there in IIM Shillong PGP?

There are 60 seats in IIM Shillong for the PGP course.

Q: Does IIM Shillong have reservations?

Yes, the Indian Institute of Management Shillong admissions are reserved for certain backward category students as per the government guidelines.

Q: What is the age limit for IIM Shillong?

According to the IIM Shillong eligibility criteria, students applying for the PhD program must not be more than 30 years of age (as of on June 01 of the year of application). Refer to the above tables for more details on IIM Shillong course details.

Q: What are the fees of IIM Shillong for MBA?

The total IIM Shillong fees for the PGP course is INR 26.18 Lakhs including the caution deposit and acceptance fee.

IIM Shillong Reviews

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Hitesh Kuanr Batch 2018 Others

Reviewed on Feb 26, 2018

3.5 Placements

2.5 Fees

Entrance Exams & Admissions : As per chse board marks admission is performed. I have attend 12th board examination. Cutoff is 69%

Placements & Internships : I have no any internship . I am a new student in this inistute. Salaries are below 10000

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K. P. Bali Bali Batch 2020 MBA [Master of Business Administration]

Reviewed on Nov 19, 2017

Entrance Exams & Admissions : Candidate must clear the CAT exam and must have passed the 12th from a recognized institute to get admission in this college. Minimum 95%tile is required.

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Jeevansaaathii Batch 2020 M.Tech Mechanical Engineering

3.5

Reviewed on Jul 19, 2016

3.5 Academics

2.5 Fees

4 Placements

3.5 Infrastructure

4 Campus

Academics & Faculty : Daily routine is 9 am to 5 pm. Teaching method is traditional but effective. Teachers engage well with you and make you understand the concepts very well. Overall experience is good and

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Tejashwi Kumar Batch 2016 PGPM [Post Graduate Programme in Management]

4.4

Reviewed on Jan 14, 2016

4.5 Infrastructure

4 Campus

4.5 Academics

5 Fees

4 Placements

College Infrastructure & Hostel Facilities : There are 4 hostels in the campus and being a new institute, hostels are new as well. The campus is running out of Mayurbhanj Complex which was previously the erstwhile summer palace of Mayurbhanj Kings, so I suppose that would explain the scenic beauty and the marvelous campus that IIM Shillong has. Hostel fee is included in the overall fee of the course and there are no other hostel fee. MBA at IIM Shillong is strictly residential program and hence there is no requirement of any PGs. However for guests and parents, you would find various hotels at budget as well as luxury rates in the vicinity of the campus (3 to 4 Km). Taxi (reserved and shares) are always available near the gate of the campus and hence connectivity is never an issue and main market is approximately 4 to 5 Km away only. Food in mess is good (considering the fact that nobody likes mess food, I would not call it great). There is a fixed menu for every week and you would get veg as well as non-veg food, ranging from south Indian to western, easter and north Indian dishes. Also sometimes we get local north-east dishes like Mawphlang burger. The cost of food/mess is also included in college fee and students don't have to pay separately for that. But in case you are not satisfied with what you get in mess, you can order food in campus from KFC, Dominos, some local restaurants etc. Classrooms are aesthetically appealing and being in a hilly area it is perfectly suited for studies. We have latest technology like smart board in our classroom. You need not take notes, whatever teacher writes on smartboard, you get a scanned copy of it automatically in your mailbox. There is also a conference room in campus. The library is enriched with books of all genera from academic, research oriented to novels and magazines. Also our library has 6 terminals of Bloomberg which is extremely handy for any kind of research work. We have 2 separate dining halls for 1st year and 2nd year students. They are neat and well maintained. Wi-Fi and LAN is the heart of the institute and we have 100Mbps LAN and I have personally seen download speed of 8MB/sec. You will never see any Youtube videos buffering and can download 1GB file in 2 to 2.5 minutes. Every student is provided with a room heater for winters. Also every washroom in campus has a geyser installed. We also have a place for bone fire. In terms of sports, we have badminton court, basketball court, volleyball court etc.

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Abhishek Bansal Batch 2016 PGDM [Post Graduate Diploma in Management]

4.5

Reviewed on Jan 29, 2015

4 Academics

5 Campus

Academics & Faculty : Very relevant curriculum as per industry needs, Conducive environment for learning, Excellent teaching pedagogy.........

Clubs & Associations : Professional Clubs, Cultural and Arts Clubs, Political and Social associations - There are multiple clubs and committees k

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Indian Institute of Management, [IIM] Shillong - HW53+GP6 Admin Building, Jingkieng, Nongthymmai, Shillong, Meghalaya 793014
+913642308000
www.iimshillong.in