Ques. Do IIM Shillong PGPEx students have to pay extra for the International Immersion program?
Ans. Yes, apart from the total PGPEx fee, the candidates must pay an extra INR 4 lakh for the international immersion program.
Ques. Is it worth it to join IIM Shillong?
Ans. It is worth it to join IIM Shillong as it follows the same curriculum as other IIMs and provides a top-notch education to students. The institute also has international collaborations with other foreign institutes to provide study-abroad programs. IIM Shillong has recorded a 100% placement in the last 2 years with the highest package of INR 71.30 LPA in the 2023 placements.
Ques. What percentile do I need to get into IIM Shillong for MBA?
Ans. The candidates will have to appear for CAT and will have to score a minimum percentile of 75 in all the sections to get shortlisted for the GD/PI at IIM Shillong.
Ques. Does IIM Shillong offer any financial aid to its students?
Ans. Yes, IIM Shillong does offer financial aid to its students, by assisting in availing educational loans and also providing scholarships to economically weak MBA participants, through their Need-Based Financial Assistance Scheme.
Ques. How is the placement for PGPEx at IIM Shillong?
Ans. The IIM Shillong placement for Executive MBA was 100% in 2023. 37 students participated in the placement drive and all of them were placed in top companies with an average package of INR 25.58 LPA and the highest package of INR 43.92 LPA.
Ques. Is it worth doing the PGPEx program from IIM Shillong?
Ans. IIM Shillong has partnered with Ocean University China to offer the PGPEx program and prepare leaders to conduct business. So it is worth it to pursue PGPEx from IIM Shillong.
Ques. Is IIM Shillong a tier-1 B-school?
Ans. IIM Shillong is considered to be a tier-1 B-school but it does not rank among the top 10 business schools.
Ques. What is the average package at IIM Shillong?
Ans. In the 2023 placement drive, the average package witnessed at IIM Shillong was INR 26.96 LPA. It has increased in the last 2 years, as in 2022 the average package was INR 23.10 LPA and in 2020 it was INR 19.17 LPA.
Ques. How good is IIM Shillong?
Ans. IIM Shillong is a good institute, based on its campus, faculty, and placements.
- IIM Shillong is located in a peaceful setting, covered with pine trees. The area is beautiful and offers such a serene place to relax after a hectic full-day hectic.
- The batch size is small, which helps the faculty to focus on the improvement of each and every student, and also helps in the placement.
- The faculties are dedicated and highly supportive.
- It has a 100% placement record with the highest CTC of INR 71.30 LPA and an average CTC of INR 26.96 LPA
Ques. Is IIM Shillong good for Finance?
Ans. IIM Shillong can be considered good for finance, as in the 2023 placement drive, 20% of the offers were made in the finance domain, with the highest CTC of INR 41 LPA.
IIM Shillong has received the most offers in Consulting & Strategy, with the highest package of INR 31.2 LPA. Whereas the highest CTC domain area was IT & Analytics with the highest CTC of INR 71.3 LPA.
Ques. How is life at IIM Shillong?
Ans. Life at IIM Shillong is very busy and hectic, but it is happening at the same time. There are events and festivals celebrated all year round. Along with all-day assignments and presentations, the students also engage in cultural clubs, sports events, competitions, etc.
Ques. Does IIM Shillong have its own hostel?
Ans. Yes, IIM Shillong does have hostel facilities within the campus. There are four hostels available for boys and girls. It offers single as well as shared accommodation inclusive of all basic amenities.
Ques. Does IIM Shillong have a permanent campus?
Ans. Yes, IIM Shillong has a permanent campus spread across 120 acres, amidst natural greenery, and is replete with all the facilities for the students. It has state-of-the-art infrastructure with an administrative block, classrooms, and a library. It has separate offices to deal with executive education, management training programs, and academic research.
Ques. How is PGPEx different from PGP?
Ans. PGPEx program is a one-year residential program specifically designed for professionals with work experience. Whereas PGP is a 2-year residential program that is designed for freshers and entry-level managers.
Ques. Can we do distance learning in the IIM Shillong PGPEx program?
Ans. No, PGPEx is a full-time residential program, that needs to be done while staying on campus.
Ques. What is the minimum work experience required to apply to IIM Shillong PGPEx?
Ans. The candidates should have a minimum of 5 years of full-time work experience after graduation. Relaxation for up to 1 year is available for candidates with at least 1-year field experience outside India.
Ques. How are IIM Shillong Faculty?
Ans. IIM Shillong faculties are all very qualified and experienced. Apart from the internal faculties IIM Shillong students have the privilege of learning from some of the best independent consultants, industry experts, and faculties who are the best in their business in the 2nd year when they take up their electives.
Ques. How is the summer placement scenario at IIM Shillong? Was IIM Shillong able to place the entire batch for the 2024 summer placement?
Ans. The summer placements in IIM Shillong are as good as the final placements. In the 2024 summer placement, 283 students participated and all of them were placed with an average stipend of INR 2.06 lakh for 2 months.
Ques. What makes IIM Shillong special?
Ans. IIM Shillong is an institute of national importance and is known for its serene and beautiful campus, small batch sizes, 100% MBA placement records, and high ROI. It has been ranked 30th in IIRF 2023 and 26th in NIRF among the top b-schools.