IIM Shillong PGPEX : Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

Shillong, MeghalayaAutonomous UniversityEstd 2007

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IIM Shillong Indian Institute of Management Latest Updates

27 Apr, 2026 IIM Shillong Fee structure 2026 has been released for PGPEX program. The total academic fee is ₹ 22.77 Lakhs.

Total fees

INR 22.77 Lakhs

1 year, mess included

Average pay

INR 24.39 LPA

Class of 2025 placements

Cutoff

50 percentile

CAT minimum to apply, or GMAT 500

Median pay

INR 25 LPA

Class of 2025 placements

In This Page▾

01About this courseThe full write-up, from fees to placements 02Should you pick it?Who it suits, who should skip it, and a counsellor's advice 03EligibilityThe degree, work experience and test score you need 04Admission ProcessEvery step from the form to joining 05Admission DatesThe admission calendar, step by step 06FeesThe full course cost with and without the trip abroad 07Will your score get you in?Check your experience and test score against the rules 08ScholarshipsWhat you can claim and what you missed 09How does it compare?The same course at colleges in its league, side by side 10FAQsShort answers to what students ask before they apply

About IIM Shillong PGPEx

IIM Shillong offers PGPEx, a one-year, full-time and residential MBA for people with at least five years of work. It ends with a Master of Business Administration degree. The 15th batch starts classes on 12 Apr 2027 at the Umsawli campus in Shillong. The institute is #38 in the NIRF management ranking 2025. The programme fee is INR 22.77 Lakhs with mess, the figure set for the last batch. You need CAT 50 percentile or GMAT 500, and then a group discussion and an interview. The Batch of 2026 had 55 students. The Class of 2025 got an average pay of INR 24.39 LPA and a median of INR 25 LPA.

IIM Shillong PGPEx Fees

The total fees with the trip abroad is about INR 27.77 Lakhs, while the fees without it is INR 22.77 Lakhs. The programme fee of INR 22.77 Lakhs already covers the mess. You pay it once for the one-year course, and banks give loans for it. The international immersion costs about INR 5 Lakhs to INR 7 Lakhs, at actual cost. This fee is the last batch's, and IIM Shillong will announce any change before admissions.

Fee head	Amount	How it is charged
Programme fee, with mess	INR 22.77 Lakhs	Full course, set for the 2026-27 batch
International immersion	INR 5 Lakhs	One time, lower end of the estimate
Application fee	INR 3,000	One time, not refunded
Total, no immersion	INR 22.77 Lakhs	Full course
Total with immersion	INR 27.77 Lakhs	Full course

IIM Shillong PGPEx Admission Dates 2027

Round 1 applications are open till 15 Nov 2026. The shortlist comes on 24 Nov 2026, and interviews are on 5 and 6 Dec 2026. Classes start on 12 Apr 2027. If you miss Round 1, the Round 2 form closes on 24 Jan 2027. You keep your score card and experience letters ready before you apply.

Event	Date	Status
Round 1 application, last date to apply	19 Aug 2026 to 15 Nov 2026	Confirmed
Round 1 interview shortlist	24 Nov 2026	Confirmed
Round 1 GD and PI	5 Dec 2026 to 6 Dec 2026	Confirmed
Round 1 result and offers	Dec 2026	Confirmed
Round 1 offer acceptance fee, last date	23 Dec 2026	Confirmed
Round 2 application, last date to apply	24 Jan 2027	Confirmed
Round 2 GD and PI	Feb 2027	Tentative
Round 2 result and waitlist offers	Mar 2027	Tentative
Reporting and document check	Apr 2027	Tentative
Classes start	12 Apr 2027	Confirmed

IIM Shillong PGPEx Eligibility

You need a bachelor's degree with 50%% marks and five years of full-time work after it. The work is counted till 31 Mar 2027. You also need CAT 50 percentile or GMAT 500. One year less work is fine if you spent a year working outside India.

Requirement	What you need
Degree	Bachelor's degree with 50% aggregate marks
Work experience	5 years of full-time work after the degree, till 31 Mar 2027
Work abroad	1 year less if you have 1 year of field work outside India
Test score	CAT 50 percentile or GMAT 500
Score age	CAT from the last 2 years or GMAT from the last 5 years

IIM Shillong PGPEx Admission Process

You apply online in Round 1 or Round 2 and pay INR 3,000. A shortlist, a group discussion and an interview then decide the offer. IIM Shillong makes the merit list and sends offers by category. If your job papers do not prove your experience, you lose the offer.

Step	What you do
1. Apply online	Fill the form in Round 1 or Round 2 and pay INR 3,000
2. Shortlist	IIM Shillong checks your details and calls you by email and SMS
3. GD and PI	Attend the group discussion and interview at a venue, or online if you live abroad
4. Offer	Accept the offer and pay the fee by the last date
5. Join	Bring degree proof and experience letters at registration in April

IIM Shillong PGPEx Cutoff

The minimum to apply is CAT 50 percentile or GMAT 500. Your test score carries 20%% of the overall score. IIM Shillong does not declare a closing score. Work experience carries 30%%, the group discussion 20%% and the interview 30%%.

Part of the overall score	Minimum or weight
CAT	50 percentile to apply
GMAT or GMAT Focus	500 to apply
Test score weight	20%
Work experience weight	30%
Group discussion weight	20%
Interview weight	30%

IIM Shillong PGPEx Placements

The Class of 2025 got an average pay of INR 24.39 LPA and a median of INR 25 LPA. The highest offer was INR 35 LPA. Infosys Consulting made 9 offers and Accenture units made 10. Most roles were in IT project management, consulting and pre-sales.

Metric	Value
Average pay	INR 24.39 LPA, Class of 2025
Median pay	INR 25 LPA
Highest offer	INR 35 LPA
Infosys Consulting	9 offers
Accenture units	10 offers
Hexaware and CAMS	4 offers each

IIM Shillong PGPEx Scholarships

Two central schemes can pay up to the full fee of INR 22.77 Lakhs. The SC scheme takes family income up to INR 8 Lakhs, and the ST scheme up to INR 6 Lakhs. You apply on the National Scholarship Portal after you join. IIM Shillong has 10 SC scheme places.

Scholarship	Who can get it	Amount or waiver
Top Class Scholarship for SC students	SC, family income up to INR 8 Lakhs a year	Up to INR 22.77 Lakhs, plus INR 86,000 allowance
Top Class Scholarship for ST students	ST, family income up to INR 6 Lakhs a year	Up to INR 22.77 Lakhs, plus living allowance

IIM Shillong PGPEx Ranking

IIM Shillong is #38 in the NIRF management ranking 2025. It was #24 in 2024, so it fell 14 places. NIRF ranks on teaching, research, graduate results, reach and how others see the institute.

Ranking body	Year	Rank
NIRF Management	2025	#38
NIRF Management	2024	#24

IIM Shillong PGPEx Seats and Intake

The Batch of 2026 had 55 students with 7.2 years of work on average. 27% of them were women. IT and ITES was the biggest industry at 29%, then manufacturing at 22%.

Item	Detail
Students, Batch of 2026	55
Average work experience	7.2 years
Women	27%
From IT and ITES	29%
From manufacturing	22%

IIM Shillong PGPEx Course Structure

The foundation courses cover accounting, business maths, economics and R or Python. Then come core courses, over 60 electives and a trip abroad. If visa trouble stops your trip, you finish those credits in India.

Part	What you study
Foundation	Accounting, business maths, economics, R and Python
Core courses	Finance, marketing, people management, operations and strategy
Electives	A choice of over 60 courses
International immersion	In-company projects at a partner business school abroad
Innovation camp	A business plan judged by investors and founders

IIM Shillong PGPEx Hostel and Campus

The campus covers 120 acres at Umsawli in Shillong, and the course is fully residential. The mess charge is part of the programme fee.

Item	Detail
Campus	120 acres at Umsawli, Shillong
Stay	Residential for the whole year
Mess	Included in the programme fee

Should you pick PGPEx at IIM Shillong?

This course suits working professionals who want a general management role in IT services or consulting after one year of study.

Pick it if:

You want a consulting or IT leadership role: Infosys Consulting made 9 offers and Accenture units made 10 in the Class of 2025 list.

You want to work abroad for a few weeks: the course sends the batch to a partner business school in Europe for in-company projects.

You want the fee back fast: at the Class of 2025 average pay the full fee comes back inside the first working year, as the ROI tile shows.

Your test score and job papers are ready now: apply in Round 1, because Round 2 only fills the seats that Round 1 leaves.

Skip it if:

You already earn above INR 25 LPA: that was the Class of 2025 median and the highest offer was INR 35 LPA, so a raise is not sure.

You want a banking or finance job: the Class of 2025 offers were mostly IT services and consulting, and CAMS was the main finance name.

You are counting on the ranking: IIM Shillong fell from #24 to #38 in the NIRF management ranking 2025, so check the newest list before you pay.

You cannot show proof of past jobs: work without relieving letters and EPF or NPS records is not counted, even after an offer.

Counsellor's advice

If your test score clears the minimum and your experience letters are ready, apply in Round 1 by 15 Nov 2026. If you already earn above INR 25 LPA, check the recruiter list before you pay the offer fee.

PGPEx Eligibility▾

Degree: A bachelor's degree with at least 50% aggregate marks.

Work experience: 5 years of full-time work after your degree, counted till 31 Mar 2027.

Work abroad: 1 year less is fine if 1 year of your field work was outside India.

Test score: CAT 50 percentile or GMAT 500. The GMAT home edition is not taken.

Score age: CAT from the last 2 years or GMAT from the last 5 years.

PGPEx Admission Process▾

Apply online: Fill the form in Round 1 or Round 2 and pay INR 3,000. You pick three venues.

Shortlist: IIM Shillong checks your details and calls you by email and SMS.

GD and PI: A group discussion and an interview. Applicants living abroad can join online.

Merit list: Test score 20%, work 30%, group discussion 20% and interview 30% make your score.

Accept and join: Pay the offer fee by the last date. Bring degree proof and job letters in April.

PGPEx Admission Dates 2027

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These are the official 2027 dates. Tap 2028-29 Batch for expected dates of the next batch.

2027-28 Batch2028-29 Batch

The 2028 calendar is not out yet. These dates are estimates based on 2027.

Confirmed

19 Aug 2026 to 15 Nov 2026

Round 1 application, last date to apply

The form opened on 19 Aug 2026. The INR 3,000 form fee is not refunded.

Confirmed

24 Nov 2026

Round 1 interview shortlist

The shortlist comes by email, SMS and on the website.

Confirmed

5 Dec 2026 to 6 Dec 2026

Round 1 GD and PI

A group discussion and an interview at your venue.

Confirmed

Dec 2026

Round 1 result and offers

Results come in the second week of Dec 2026.

Confirmed

23 Dec 2026

Round 1 offer acceptance fee, last date

You lose the offer if the fee is not paid by 23 Dec 2026.

Confirmed

15 Jan 2027

Round 1 last date to withdraw

Ask for your fee back in writing before this date.

Confirmed

24 Jan 2027

Round 2 application, last date to apply

Round 2 fills only the seats left after Round 1.

Tentative

Feb 2027

Round 2 GD and PI

Expected about four weeks after the Round 2 form closes.

Tentative

Mar 2027

Round 2 result and waitlist offers

Waitlist offers come only after both rounds end.

Tentative

Apr 2027

Reporting and document check

Bring degree proof, experience letters and EPF or NPS records.

Confirmed

12 Apr 2027

Classes start

The 15th batch begins on the Umsawli campus.

Tentative

Aug 2027 to Nov 2027

Round 1 application, last date to apply

Expected to open in Aug and close in Nov, like this year.

Tentative

Nov 2027

Round 1 interview shortlist

Expected soon after Round 1 closes.

Tentative

Dec 2027

Round 1 GD and PI

Expected in early Dec.

Tentative

Dec 2027

Round 1 result and offer acceptance fee

Expected before the year ends.

Tentative

Jan 2028

Round 2 application, last date to apply

Expected in late Jan.

Tentative

Feb 2028

Round 2 GD and PI

Expected in Feb.

Tentative

Apr 2028

Reporting and document check

Expected in the first days of Apr.

Tentative

Apr 2028

Classes start

Expected in Apr, like this year.

Source: IIM Shillong PGPEx 2027-28 admission page and brochure. Confirm on the official site before you act.

IIM Shillong PGPEx Fees 2027

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This is the full 1-year cost of the course, with mess. The fee is the 2026-27 batch's. Turn on the toggle to add the trip abroad.

Programme fee, with mess

Full course, as published for the 2026-27 batch

INR 22.77 Lakhs

Add international immersion

International immersion

One time, lower end of the INR 5 Lakhs to INR 7 Lakhs estimate

INR 5 Lakhs

Total course fee

INR 22.77 Lakhs

1 year · programme fee with mess, trip abroad not added

Total course fee

INR 27.77 Lakhs

1 year · programme fee with mess + international immersion

Education loan EMI

INR 38,392

7 yr · 10.5% per year

ROI

107%

average pay INR 24.39 LPA vs the full fee

Education loan EMI

INR 46,822

7 yr · 10.5% per year

ROI

88%

average pay INR 24.39 LPA vs the full fee

Source: IIM Shillong PGPEx 2027-28 brochure. Confirm on the official site before you act.

Will your score and work experience get you a PGPEx seat at IIM Shillong?

Pick your work experience and test score. The card tells you if you can apply.

Work experience

5 years or more4 years, 1 abroadUnder 5 years

Test score

Clears the minimumBelow the minimum

Yes, you can apply

You meet every rule. The offer then depends on your overall score from test, work, group discussion and interview.

Not yet

You need CAT 50 percentile or GMAT 500 before the round's last date. A score from a later test cannot be added after the form closes.

Almost there

You qualify only if a full year of your field work was outside India. Keep proof of that work ready for the document check.

Not yet

You need CAT 50 percentile or GMAT 500 before the round's last date. A score from a later test cannot be added after the form closes.

Not this year

You need five years of full-time work after your degree, counted till 31 Mar 2027. Apply once you cross it.

Not yet

You need CAT 50 percentile or GMAT 500 before the round's last date. A score from a later test cannot be added after the form closes.

EDITOR'S NOTE

No cutoff score is declared. Waitlist offers go by merit rank, and only after both rounds end.

IIM Shillong PGPEx Scholarship Calculator

Answer two questions to see what you can claim. Confirm the final amount with the college.

IIM Shillong PGPEx vs similar colleges

Tap a college to see it next to IIM Shillong. The cream box marks the better number in each row: lower fees, higher pay, a better rank.

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Total feesfull course, as published

INR 22.77 Lakhs

with mess

INR 22.87 Lakhs

INR 10,000 more, includes stay

INR 23.40 Lakhs

INR 63,000 more, includes room and meals

INR 22.66 Lakhs

INR 11,000 less, includes basic hostel

INR 26.40 Lakhs

INR 3.63 Lakhs more, includes stay

Average paylatest batch

INR 24.39 LPA

Class of 2025

INR 19.54 LPA

INR 4.85 LPA less

INR 18.1 LPA

INR 6.29 LPA less, Class of 2026

INR 24.42 LPA

INR 0.03 LPA more

INR 23.5 LPA

INR 0.89 LPA less

Median paylatest batch

INR 25 LPA

Class of 2025

INR 16.79 LPA

INR 8.21 LPA less

Not published

INR 23.23 LPA

INR 1.77 LPA less

Not published

Highest offerlatest batch

INR 35 LPA

Class of 2025

INR 40.18 LPA

INR 5.18 LPA more

INR 43 LPA

INR 8 LPA more, Class of 2026

INR 50 LPA

INR 15 LPA more

INR 36 LPA

INR 1 LPA more

Batch sizestudents in the latest batch

Batch of 2026

10 more, Class of 2025

Not published

165

110 more, Class of 2025

18 more, Class of 2025

NIRF rankmanagement, 2025

#38

2025

#21

17 places higher

#37

1 place higher

#20

18 places higher

30 places higher

In short

Udaipur ranks higher and has a higher top offer, but its average and median pay sit below IIM Shillong. If pay matters most, keep IIM Shillong above Udaipur in your list.

In short

Great Lakes costs a little more and its average pay is lower, though its top offer is higher. If you have five years of work, IIM Shillong is the better seat.

In short

SPJIMR pays about the same on average and ranks higher, but its course takes 18 months, not one year. If you want a Mumbai base, pick SPJIMR; if you want one year, pick IIM Shillong.

In short

Indore ranks far higher but charges INR 3.63 Lakhs more, and its average pay is lower. If the brand matters more than the fee, pick Indore; if not, IIM Shillong is the cheaper choice.

Fees and pay can change. Check each college site before you decide.

FAQs on IIM Shillong PGPEx

Short answers to what students ask before they apply.

Can I join PGPEx at IIM Shillong with four years of work experience?▾

Only if at least one year of it was field work outside India. Otherwise you need five full years after your degree, counted till 31 Mar 2027. Keep relieving letters and EPF or NPS records ready, because work without proof is not counted.

What is the full fee for PGPEx?▾

The programme fee is INR 22.77 Lakhs, and it includes the mess. The trip abroad costs extra, about INR 5 Lakhs to INR 7 Lakhs. This fee is the last batch's, and any change is announced before admissions.

Is there a cutoff score for the interview call?▾

No cutoff score is declared. You need at least CAT 50 percentile or GMAT 500 to apply. The final list uses your test score, work experience, group discussion and interview together.

Should I apply in Round 1 or Round 2?▾

Apply in Round 1 if your score and papers are ready. Round 2 only fills the seats left after Round 1. Round 1 closes on 15 Nov 2026.

When do PGPEx classes start?▾

The 15th batch starts classes on 12 Apr 2027. You bring your degree proof and experience letters at registration in April.

Can I get a scholarship for PGPEx?▾

SC and ST students with a low family income can apply for the central Top Class scholarships. The calculator above shows who qualifies on your answers.

What pay did the last PGPEx batch get?▾

The Class of 2025 got an average of INR 24.39 LPA and a median of INR 25 LPA. The highest offer was INR 35 LPA. Infosys Consulting and Accenture made the most offers.

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Content Curator | Updated on - Sep 14, 2026

IIM Shillong: 1 Answered Question

What are the requirements to get the PGDM course at IIM Shillong?

SagardeepIIM Shillong

The following is a list of the prerequisites that must be met before enrolling in the PGDM programme at IIM Shillong:

a minimum of fifty percent (50%) of the possible points or a cumulative grade point average (CGPA) equivalent from a university that is both recognised and accredited.
Valid CAT/ GMAT/ XAT/ CMAT score.
Experience in the workforce is not required but is highly recommended.
Candidates who have been shortlisted will be contacted to participate in a personal interview as well as a written ability test.

Note: The qualifying conditions that have been given above are subject to change. Prospective students are strongly encouraged to consult the official website of IIM Shillong for the most up-to-date information.

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