IIM Shillong Admission 2027

IIM Shillong admission is handled in two phases for the PGP. The first is shortlisting for the interview, and the second is a merit list for offers. The other programmes have their own policies, and each one ends in an interview. The IIM Shillong admission criteria differ by programme, and so does the IIM Shillong admission procedure. IIM Shillong admission offers follow the rank on the overall score. The PGP document sets out every IIM Shillong admission criteria step. The IIM Shillong admission 2027 cycle will follow the same pattern.

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IIM Shillong admission dates for the PGP 2027-29 batch are not announced, but CAT 2026 is on 29 November 2026. The PGP shortlist follows the CAT result. The first timeline gives the CAT 2026 dates, and IIM Shillong admission 2027 starts from them. Use them to plan your IIM Shillong admission details. IIM Shillong admission 2027 dates for the PGP depend on the CAT result. The second gives the tentative calendar of the last PGP cycle, for 2026-28.

When Does IIM Shillong Admission 2027 Start?

IIM Shillong admission 2027 for the PGP starts after CAT, and the interview shortlist comes in mid-January. Domestic PGP candidates apply through the CAT form, where you name IIM Shillong. This is the first step of the IIM Shillong admission procedure. CAT registration opened in August for earlier cycles. Watch the PGP admissions page for the new IIM Shillong admission process document.

What Are the Dates for the Other IIM Shillong Programmes?

The PGPEx 2027-28 batch is the only programme with a current calendar. The tabs give the latest IIM Shillong admission dates of each programme. Overseas PGP candidates applied in March 2026. The last date was 27 March, and the online interview was on 25 April 2026.

The IIM Shillong eligibility criteria for admission add rules on marks, grades and residence to the programme minimums. These IIM Shillong admission requirements apply to every candidate. The courses page of this guide lists the degree and experience minimum for each programme. Those are the base IIM Shillong admission requirements. The cards below cover how the institute reads your marks for IIM Shillong admission.

🏛️DegreeRecognised DegreeThe degree must come from a university set up by an Act of Parliament or a state law. A deemed university also counts.🧮MarksGrades and CGPAYour university's certified method converts grades to marks. If it has none, the institute divides your CGPA by the maximum CGPA and multiplies by 100.📄SchoolClass 10 and 12 MarksThe institute adds up all subjects on the mark sheet, whatever the board counts. A board certificate is needed if the sheet shows only grades.🌍OverseasIndian Residents AbroadThe overseas route needs an Indian passport. You must have lived, worked or studied outside India for 12 continuous months as on 31 December 2025.

IIM Shillong admission uses CAT for the PGP and CAT or GMAT for the PGPEx. The IPM uses IPM AT, and the PGPWE uses the WE-MAT. CAT is the route to the two-year PGP. The tabs give the facts on each test for IIM Shillong admission.

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The IIM Shillong admission process 2027 for the PGP is expected to follow the same steps as PGP 2026-28. The new document will confirm the details. The IIM Shillong admission procedure below comes from the last published policy. Each step of the IIM Shillong admission process has a different owner.

1. Apply through CAT. Name IIM Shillong in your CAT application. The institute considers only candidates who did so.
2. Clear the sectional bars. You need the minimum percentile in each section for your category.
3. Get shortlisted. The institute ranks candidates on a composite score and shortlists them for the interview.
4. Fill the interview form. Shortlisted candidates fill a form on the IIM Shillong admission portal within the stated time.
5. Attend the interview. The institute sends call letters only to those who filled the form on time.
6. Receive an offer. The merit list gives IIM Shillong admission offers by rank, and a waitlist is kept.
7. Register at campus. Registration is in mid to late June in the last cycle.

The IIM Shillong selection criteria give CAT 40% and the interview 40% of the final overall score. The application rating score and a gender score carry 10% each. These are the IIM Shillong selection criteria for the PGP 2026-28 batch. The IIM Shillong admission criteria for the PGP are public in the policy PDF. They shape IIM Shillong admission at every stage. The tables below give the shortlisting composite and the final score. The IIM Shillong admission criteria for other programmes follow.

The gender score is 10 for every candidate except those of the gender with the largest share among CAT 2025 candidates. The institute assesses communication proficiency but does not add it to the final score. The other programmes weigh their parts differently.

How Does Work Experience Score at IIM Shillong?

Work experience scores best at 18 to 24 months, which earns 14 points. The score then falls as experience grows. The rating score adds this to your school and graduation scores. IIM Shillong divides your total by the average of the top 50 rating scores in the applicant pool.

How Are School and Graduation Marks Scored?

Class 10, Class 12 and graduation marks each score up to 10 points. Graduation scores slightly higher than school marks in the middle bands. Marks below 70 in graduation score nothing.

IIM Shillong admission shortlists PGP candidates within academic discipline, social category and gender groups. It then picks the final batch on the overall score. The institute decides the total number called for interviews. It uses CAT performance, seats, overlap with other IIMs and past attendance.

How Does IIM Shillong Group Applicants by Academic Discipline?

The institute sorts every applicant into one of six academic categories by graduation subject. Each group gets a share of interview calls in line with its share of CAT takers. The table shows the groups.

⏳By RankOffers and WaitlistOffers go in rank order. The institute keeps a waitlist and may make several rounds of waitlist offers, based on seats left.🧭Own RulesIndependent ShortlistsIIM Shillong shortlists on its own rules. Your list of calls from one IIM can differ from another's.🔒Not SharedInterview Criteria Stay PrivateThe institute treats its interview parameters as its own property and does not share them.

You need mark sheets, proof of graduation and, if you claim experience, work documents for IIM Shillong admission. These are the IIM Shillong admission documents named in the policy. They are also IIM Shillong admission requirements at registration. Keep scanned copies ready before the interview form opens. Ask the office for IIM Shillong admission details if a document is missing.

• Class 10 and Class 12 mark sheets, with a board certificate if the sheet shows only grades.
• Graduation mark sheets, and proof that you finish the degree by 31 December 2026 for the 2026-28 batch.
• A valid category certificate for SC, ST, DA or EWS candidates.
• Work experience proof, such as relieving letters, experience certificates and EPF or NPS records.
• A passport and proof of 12 months abroad, for Indian residents using the overseas route.

IIM Shillong admission follows the Government of India reservation rules that apply to it. For the PGP interview shortlist, the 2026-28 policy sets the shares in the table. The institute decides the total number called. The policy sets 5% of the EWS shortlist for differently abled candidates.

The policy lists no separate OBC share. Ask admissions@iimshillong.ac.in how OBC reservation applies to your batch. Category cannot be changed once the application is final.

IIM Shillong has no direct admission route. Every IIM Shillong admission goes through the same merit process. The admission policies of the PGP, PGPEx, PGPWE, IPM and doctoral programmes describe only test scores, interviews and merit lists. None describes a management quota or a donation seat. Treat anyone who sells an IIM Shillong admission seat as a fraud.

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