IIM Shillong Admission 2026: Eligibility, Selection Criteria, Admission Process

IIM Shillong offers a two-year full-time PGPM course, which is its main program. IIM Shillong admission process includes the CAT exam followed by a personal interview.  Along with the PGPM, IIM Shillong also offers the PGPEx, which is a one-year full-time residential program for professionals, and the PGPWE, a two-year MBA program specially designed for working professionals.

• For PhD admission, candidates must have a valid score in CAT (last 2 years), GATE, GRE, GMAT, or JRF (UGC/CSIR).
• For IPM admission, candidates must have appeared for the IPMAT exam, and IIM Shillong will use the scores to shortlist candidates for the interview.

IIM Shillong Admission 2026: Highlights

Below are the key details and admission criteria for IIM Shillong 2026.

IIM Shillong PGP Admission 2026

The two-year full-time PGP is a fully residential program. It focuses on teaching both traditional management principles and the latest industry practices. The program includes a mix of core and elective courses spread over six terms in two years. The total fees for the PGP are INR 25.28 Lakhs.

PGP Eligibility Criteria

• A bachelor's degree with at least 50% marks or equivalent CGPA
• 45% marks for candidates from SC, ST, and Differently Abled (DA) categories.

PGP Selection Process

Here is the step-by-step admission process for IIM Shillong PGP:

• Register for CAT: Candidates must register and fill out the CAT application form.
• CAT Exam: Candidates will need to appear for the CAT exam, held in various cities across India.
• Shortlist for GD/PI: Those who meet the minimum sectional cut-off set by IIM Indore will be shortlisted for Group Discussion (GD) and Personal Interview (PI).
• GD/PI Process: Shortlisted candidates must attend the GD/PI process.
• Final Selection: The final merit list will be prepared based on PI scores, academic qualifications, CAT performance, work experience, and gender diversity.

IIM Shillong CAT Cutoff 2024

Minimum CAT percentile cutoffs required for shortlisting candidates across different categories.

IIM Shillong PGPEx Admission 2026

The PGPEx 2025-26 program has 55 participants with an average age of 31 and 7 years of work experience. Most come from IT, manufacturing, and other industries, bringing diverse experience. It has 40 men and 15 women in the batch.

IIM Shillong PGPEx Admission Process

The PGPEx 2025-26 admission will happen in two rounds with a non-refundable fee of INR 3000. Candidates can apply in any round based on seat availability.

• Fill in the application form.
• Shortlisting for Group Discussion and/or Personal Interview.
• GD/PI at preferred venue (or online for overseas and differently abled candidates).
• Final selection and waitlist announcement after each round.

IIM Shillong PGPWE Admission 2026

PGPWE is for working professionals aiming for higher roles in their careers. It helps people from business, government, non-profits, research, and academics.

• 80% male and 20% female participants
• Program fee: INR 12.45 Lakhs

IIM Shillong PGPWE Admission Process

The PGPWE admission process includes these steps:

• Fill out the application form.
• Appear for WE-MAT if no valid CAT/GMAT score.
• Shortlisting for interviews.
• Attend an online interview.
• Final selection and waitlist announcement.

IIM Shillong PhD Admission 2026

Grow your knowledge and leadership skills through a rigorous, hands-on program focused on ethics, sustainability, and real-world business challenges. Specializations include Economics, Finance, Marketing, HR, Strategy, and more.

IIM Shillong PhD Eligibility

• A master's degree after a 3-year bachelor's (10+2+3 system) with at least 55% marks in bachelor's and 60% in masters.
• A 5-year integrated master's degree after 12th (10+2) with 55% marks at bachelor's level (if mentioned) and 60% in masters.
• A master's degree after a 4-year bachelor's degree (10+2+4 system) with a CGPA of 6.5 or more (or similar marks).
• A professional qualification like CA, ICWA, or CS with at least 55% marks in BCom.

IIM Shillong PhD Selection Criteria

• Qualified CAT exam (conducted by IIMs) in the last 2 years from the date of application.
• Qualified GATE, GRE, GMAT, or JRF (UGC/CSIR) with a valid score.

IIM Shillong Admission Process

The PhD admission process will follow these steps:

• Fill in the application form, along with a tentative research proposal describing the research problem you plan to work on.
• Shortlisting of candidates based on their profile and research proposal. Shortlisted candidates will be informed.
• Applicants should select three preferred venues for the interview. The institute will confirm the final venue and schedule.
• Personal Interview/Interaction with shortlisted candidates.
• Admission offers will be made to selected candidates.

IIM Shillong IPM Admission 2026

The program starts with a 2-week orientation to help students adjust to the IIM environment, build confidence, and reduce anxiety. The BBA follows a semester system for 3 years, while the MBA follows a trimester system like the PGP program.

IIM Shillong IPM Admission Process

Eligible candidates must follow these steps to apply:

• Apply online at iimshillong.ac.in between June and July 2025 and pay the application fee (INR 2000/- for general, INR 1000/- for SC/ST/DA/EWS).
• SC/ST/DA candidates must upload valid Caste/Category certificates.
• EWS candidates must provide valid EWS eligibility documents.

A merit list for each category will be made based on the Overall Score (OS).