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Indian Institute of Management Shillong Admissions 2026 Eligibility, Admission Process & Important Dates

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Admission to the flagship PGPM programme at IIM Shillong is based primarily on CAT performance, followed by a Personal Interview designed to assess academic strength, communication ability, and overall fit for the programme.

Indian Institute of Management Shillong Admissions

Admission Process Overview

Below is the complete admission information including eligible exams, eligibility criteria, admission process, and important notes for each program offered.

Required Entrance Exams

CAT (for PGPM)

Eligibility Criteria

Bachelor's degree with minimum 50% marks (45% for reserved categories); shortlisting typically requires a CAT percentile of around 90 (overall and sectional)

Admission Process

CAT score-based shortlisting followed by a Personal Interview (PI); final selection weighs CAT performance, PI performance, academic record, work experience, and diversity factors

Required Entrance Exams

IPMAT (for IPM)

Eligibility Criteria

To be eligible for IIM IPM, you must have passed Class 10 and 12 with a minimum of 60% marks (55% for SC/ST/PwD) and generally be under 20 years of age.

Admission Process

Meet Eligibility: Ensure you satisfy the age limits, 70% academic cutoff, and the Class 11 & 12 Mathematics requirement. Take Entrance Exam: Register for and appear in the IPM Aptitude Test (IPM AT) conducted by IIM Indore. Get Shortlisted: IIM Shillong will shortlist candidates based on their IPM AT scores and academic credentials. Attend Interview: Shortlisted students must clear the Personal Interview (PI) round to secure final admission.

Required Entrance Exams

WE-MAT/GMAT/CAT (for Executive programmes)

Eligibility Criteria

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent with a minimum aggregate of 50% marks from a recognized university. Minimum 5 years of full-time work experience after graduation (relaxation of up to 1 year is given for candidates with 1+ year of field experience outside India).

Admission Process

Submit Application: Complete the online application form on the IIM Shillong portal and upload required documents, including your resume and valid test scores (CAT/GMAT/WE-MAT). Shortlisting: The admissions committee reviews profiles based on academic background, work experience, and test scores to shortlist candidates. Interview Round: Shortlisted candidates are invited for a Personal Interview (PI) to evaluate leadership potential and communication skills. Final Offer: Successful candidates receive a provisional admission offer based on their overall composite score across all evaluation stages.

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Admission Process

Eligibility Criteria

Applicants must hold a bachelor's degree with a minimum of 50% marks or equivalent CGPA (45% for reserved categories) from a recognised university. Final-year students awaiting results may apply provisionally, subject to submission of final marks and degree certificates by stipulated deadlines.

Shortlisting and Personal Interview

IIM Shillong's general category CAT cutoff has typically been around 90 percentile, both overall and sectional. Shortlisted candidates are called for a Personal Interview, with final selection weighing CAT performance, PI performance, academic record, work experience, and diversity factors.

Admission Routes for IPM and Executive Programmes

Admission to the five-year IPM programme is based on the IPMAT entrance exam, open to students who have completed Class 12. The Executive PGP and MBA for Working Executives programmes admit candidates through WE-MAT, GMAT, or CAT scores combined with relevant professional work experience.