What is the minimum CAT percentile required for IIM Shillong PGPM 2027?

The minimum is 75 CAT percentile per section for General and EWS. This applies to VARC, DILR, and QA individually. SC needs 60 per section. ST and DA need 50 per section. Meeting these cutoffs does not guarantee a PI call. Final shortlisting uses Composite Score: 65% CAT and 35% NARS.

Is work experience required for IIM Shillong PGPM admission?

Work experience is not mandatory for IIM Shillong PGPM. However, it contributes up to 14 points in the Application Rating Score. The highest score goes to candidates with 18 to 24 months of experience. Freshers score 0 in this component. The ARS counts for 10% of the final Overall Score.

What is the IIM Shillong PGPM final selection weightage?

IIM Shillong PGPM final merit uses four components. CAT score counts 40% and PI counts 40%. ARS counts 10% and gender diversity counts 10%. Non-majority gender candidates receive 10 bonus points. Minimum PI score to qualify: 30% for General and EWS, 25% for SC, 20% for ST and DA.

Can final-year students apply for IIM Shillong PGPM 2027?

Yes. Final-year students may apply for IIM Shillong PGPM admission. If selected, they are admitted provisionally. They must show their graduation result by December 31, 2027. The result must meet the minimum required marks.

Does IIM Shillong accept GMAT for PGPM?

IIM Shillong accepts GMAT only for overseas PGPM candidates. These candidates live outside India and cannot appear for CAT. Minimum GMAT Focus Edition score is 640. Traditional GMAT minimum is 690. All domestic candidates must apply through CAT only.

What is the eligibility for IIM Shillong PGPEx 2027-28?

IIM Shillong PGPEx requires graduation with minimum 50% marks (45% for SC/ST/DA). Five years of post-graduation work experience by March 31, 2027 is required. Minimum CAT overall percentile is 50 from the last two years. GMAT minimum is 500 in traditional format from the last five years.

What is the IIM Shillong IPM eligibility and selection formula?

Minimum 70% in Class X and XII is needed for IIM Shillong IPM. SC, ST, and DA candidates need 65% in each. Mathematics in Class XI and XII is mandatory. Entrance is through IPM AT conducted by IIM Indore. PI carries the highest weight at 50% of the final OS.

Is there a management quota or direct admission at IIM Shillong?

No. IIM Shillong does not offer a management quota, NRI quota, or direct admission for any programme. All PGPM, PGPEx, and IPM seats are filled through merit. The institute runs its own selection process following GoI reservation norms.

What scholarships are available at IIM Shillong for PGPM students?

IIM Shillong offers a Need Based Financial Assistance Scheme based on family income. SC students can apply for the Top Class Education Scheme. SC, ST, and PWD students can access GoI scholarships for tuition fees at scholarships.gov.in. Education loans are available through the PM-VIDYALAXMI portal.

What is the IIM Shillong PGPEx Round 1 deadline for 2027-28?

The Round 1 deadline for IIM Shillong PGPEx 2027-28 admission is November 15, 2026. Shortlisting notifications go out on November 24, 2026. Interviews are held December 5 to 6, 2026. Results are announced in mid-December 2026. A second round will be announced separately.

What is the difference between Ph.D. Management and Ph.D. for Working Professionals at IIM Shillong?

The Ph.D. in Management is the regular full-time residential programme, fully funded with a monthly stipend of INR 35,000 rising to INR 40,000 after the Comprehensive Qualifying Exam. Scholars also receive free tuition and hostel. The Ph.D. for Working Professionals is a paid programme at INR 11,00,000 total, designed for senior executives who wish to pursue doctoral research while continuing in their careers. It has a flexible format with weekend classes and no stipend.

What qualifying exam score is needed for IIM Shillong FPM admission?

IIM Shillong does not publish a specific cutoff score. The qualifying exam (CAT, GMAT, GRE, GATE, or UGC-NET) must be valid within two years of the application date. Shortlisting is holistic, placing significant weight on the research proposal and academic profile. Two-year PGDM graduates from IIMs with 60% or higher CGPA are completely exempt from submitting any qualifying exam score.

How long does the IIM Shillong FPM take to complete?

The minimum duration is four years. Years 1 and 2 are structured coursework. The Comprehensive Qualifying Exam is typically taken at the end of Year 2 or early Year 3. Years 3 and 4 are dedicated to thesis research under a faculty advisory committee. Stipend support is typically provided for four years. Many scholars finish in four to five years depending on their research area and thesis progress.

What career paths do IIM Shillong FPM graduates typically pursue?

FPM graduates primarily move into academia, targeting faculty positions at IIMs, NITs, and national B-schools. Some join research roles at think tanks or policy institutes. IIM Shillong does not publish formal PhD placement data since graduates enter academic markets rather than corporate ones. If you are aiming for a faculty chair at a reputed management institution, the IIM Shillong FPM provides strong credibility in that hiring market.

Can I apply to IIM Shillong FPM while still completing my Masters degree?

Yes. Final-year Masters students may apply provisionally. An admission offer may be conditional on submitting the final degree certificate before programme commencement in July. You must meet the minimum requirements of 60% in Masters and 55% in Bachelors at the time of joining. Candidates who do not meet academic requirements by the joining date forfeit the conditional offer.

IIM Shillong Ph.D: 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 Ph.D Fee structure 2026 has been released. The total academic fee is ₹ 10,000 -₹ 12.05 Lakhs.

Fee range

INR 1,000 to INR 11.88 Lakhs

4 years, residential to working professionals

Fellowship

INR 35,000 a month

residential, years 1 and 2; INR 40,000 after

Scholars on roll

18 full time and 72 working, NIRF 2026

Ph.D graduates

last three NIRF years, both courses

In This Page▾

01About this degreeThe full write-up, from fees to where alumni teach 02Courses at a glanceBoth courses with their fee and entry routes 03Which course should you pick?Who each course suits, who should skip it, and a counsellor's advice 04EligibilityThe degree marks and test score you need before you apply 05Admission ProcessEvery step from the form to registration 06Admission DatesNext year's calendar, estimated from this year 07FeesThe full course cost for each course 08Which courses will your score get you?What each test or route lets you apply for 09ScholarshipsThe fellowship, the grants and the fee waiver 10How does it compare?The same degree at institutes in its league, side by side 11FAQsShort answers to what applicants ask before they apply

About IIM Shillong Ph.D

IIM Shillong offers a four-year Ph.D in management in two courses: a four-year residential course and a course for working professionals. Both admit scholars into the same seven research areas, and the NIRF 2026 data shows 18 full-time and 72 working scholars on roll. The institute started its doctoral programme in 2012 and holds AACSB and EQUIS accreditation. The residential course waives tuition and hostel, so its full fee is INR 1,000, the application fee, and it pays a fellowship worth INR 4.2 LPA in year 1. The working professionals course costs INR 11.88 Lakhs plus GST. You need a Master's degree and a CAT, GMAT, GRE, GATE or NET score, or an exemption. IIM Shillong publishes no pay report for Ph.D graduates.

IIM Shillong Ph.D at a Glance

Particulars	Details
Course Duration	4 Years
Number of Ph.D Specialisations	2
Admission Through	CAT, GMAT, GRE, GATE or NET score, then test and interview
Minimum Eligibility	Master's with 60% after a Bachelor's with 55%
Total Fees	INR 1,000 to INR 11.88 Lakhs
Residential Fees	INR 1,000
Working Professionals Fees	INR 11.88 Lakhs
Hostel + Mess	Hostel waived for residential scholars; mess at actual cost
Scholarship Available	INR 35,000 a month fellowship, residential years 1 and 2
Average Package 2026	Not published for the Ph.D
Placement Rate 2026	Not published for the Ph.D
NIRF Management Rank	#38 in 2025

IIM Shillong Ph.D Fees

The working professionals course costs INR 11.88 Lakhs over four years, plus GST, and the residential course costs INR 1,000, the application fee. As a residential scholar you pay no tuition and no hostel fee; you pay a refundable INR 10,000 deposit and your mess charges at actual cost. As a working professional you pay INR 4.50 Lakhs of programme fee in year 1, INR 4 Lakhs in year 2 and INR 1 Lakh in each of years 3 and 4.

Fee head	Amount	How it is charged
Application fee, residential	INR 1,000	One time; waived for SC, ST and DA
Tuition and hostel, residential	INR 0	Waived for every scholar
Caution deposit, residential	INR 10,000	One time, refundable
Programme fee, working professionals	INR 10.50 Lakhs	Four parts, plus GST
Offer acceptance fee, working professionals	INR 50,000	One time, when you accept
Immersion fee, working professionals	INR 75,000	INR 50,000 in year 1, INR 25,000 in year 2
Alumni fee, working professionals	INR 10,000	One time
Application fee, working professionals	INR 3,000	One time
Caution deposit, working professionals	INR 20,000	One time, refundable
Total, residential	INR 1,000	Application fee only
Total, working professionals	INR 11.88 Lakhs	Plus GST; deposit not added

IIM Shillong Ph.D Admission Dates

The 2026 residential batch registered on 6 Jul 2026 and the working professionals batch started on 25 May 2026. Both 2026 cycles are over. The 2027 forms are not out yet. Last year the residential form opened on 23 Oct 2025 and the working professionals form on 1 Nov 2025, so expect the same months.

Event	Date	Status
Residential applications	23 Oct 2025 to 22 Jan 2026	Over
Working professionals applications	1 Nov 2025 to 24 Mar 2026	Over
Residential interview calls	28 Jan 2026	Over
Residential test and interview, five cities	7 Feb 2026 to 18 Apr 2026	Over
Working professionals shortlist	26 Mar 2026	Over
Working professionals online interview	5 Apr 2026	Over
Results	Apr 2026 to May 2026	Over
Working professionals classes start	25 May 2026	Over
Residential registration and start	6 Jul 2026	Over

IIM Shillong Ph.D Eligibility

You need a Master's degree with 60% after a Bachelor's with 55%, or CA, ICWA or CS with 55% in B.Com. SC, ST and DA applicants get 5% lower marks. You also need a CAT score from the last two years or a valid GMAT, GRE, GATE or NET score. For the residential course you must be 30 or under on 1 June; for working professionals you need five years of work.

Requirement	What you need
Degree	Master's with 60% after a Bachelor's with 55%
Other degree routes	Master's after a four-year Bachelor's with CGPA 6.5, or CA, ICWA or CS with 55% in B.Com
Relaxation	5% lower marks for SC, ST and DA
Test score	CAT from the last two years, or GMAT, GRE, GATE, UGC-NET or CSIR-NET
Age, residential	30 or under on 1 June; five more years for SC, ST, DA, women and transgender applicants
Work, working professionals	At least five years

IIM Shillong Ph.D Admission Process

The residential merit score counts your academics for 30, your test for 20, the written test for 10 and the interview for 40. The Admissions Committee first shortlists you on your marks and test score, and meeting the rules alone does not get you a call. Working professionals face an online interview only, and their score counts work experience for 30 and the interview for 40.

Step	What you do
Apply online	Fill the form with your test score and a short research idea. The fee is INR 1,000 or INR 3,000.
Get shortlisted	The Admissions Committee reads your marks and score; only shortlisted applicants get an email.
Written test and interview	Residential: in one of five cities, with the interview worth 40 of 100. Working professionals: online.
Merit list and offers	A category-wise list; waitlist offers follow as seats free up.
Register	Show your degree papers and work letters on registration day and pay what your course asks.

IIM Shillong Ph.D Branches and Fees

The working professionals course costs INR 11.88 Lakhs and the residential course INR 1,000, and both use the same seven research areas. The course you pick decides the fee, the fellowship and whether you live on campus. The institute does not publish seats for either course. Each course name below opens its own course page.

Course	Full fee	Research areas
Ph.D (Working Professionals)	INR 11.88 Lakhs	7
Ph.D (Management), Four-Year Residential	INR 1,000	7

IIM Shillong Ph.D Entry routes

Five routes lead in, and a test score is the main one: CAT from the last two years, or GMAT, GRE, GATE, UGC-NET or CSIR-NET. An IIM two-year PGP with 60% skips the test for the residential course. Working professionals can skip it with 10 years in management, or a PGP from an IIM or a NIRF top 50 school with CGPA 6.5 and five years of work after it.

Route	Courses it opens	What decides the seat
CAT, GMAT or GRE	Both courses	Marks and score, then test and interview
GATE, UGC-NET or CSIR-NET	Both courses	The same, in the matching research area
IIM PGP with 60%	Residential	No test; marks and interview
PGP with CGPA 6.5 and 5 years of work	Working professionals	Two reference letters and the interview
10 years in management	Working professionals	Two reference letters and the interview

IIM Shillong Ph.D Placements

Only 3 full-time scholars graduated in 2024-25, after 4 in 2023-24 and 5 in 2022-23, and 2 working scholars finished in 2024-25. IIM Shillong publishes no pay or placement report for its Ph.D graduates. Most doctoral graduates go into teaching and research, and the brochure names two 2021 graduates who now teach as assistant professors at an IIT and an IIM.

Metric	Value
Full-time graduates, 2024-25	3
Full-time graduates, 2023-24	4
Full-time graduates, 2022-23	5
Working scholars graduated, 2024-25	2
Ph.D degrees at the 2026 convocation	5
Pay and placement report	Not published for the Ph.D
Where two 2021 graduates teach	An IIT and an IIM, as assistant professors

IIM Shillong Ph.D Scholarships

Residential scholars get INR 35,000 a month in years 1 and 2 and INR 40,000 a month in years 3 and 4, after they clear the comprehensive exam and submit the proposal. On top, the institute gives an INR 80,000 computer grant, up to INR 1 Lakh for conferences and an INR 50,000 contingency grant. Working professionals get no fellowship. SC, ST and DA applicants pay no residential application fee.

Scholarship	Who can get it	Amount or waiver
Doctoral fellowship	Every residential scholar	INR 35,000 a month, then INR 40,000
Computer grant	Every residential scholar, after year 1	INR 80,000 once
Conference and seminar aid	Residential scholars, years 2 and 3	Up to INR 1 Lakh
Contingency grant	Every residential scholar	INR 50,000
Application fee waiver	SC, ST and DA applicants, residential	INR 1,000

IIM Shillong Ph.D Ranking

NIRF placed IIM Shillong #38 in management in 2025, down from #24 in 2024, and Collegedunia ranks it #19 for MBA in 2026. The institute announced AACSB and EQUIS accreditation in May 2026. NIRF ranks institutes on teaching, research and outcomes; it does not rank Ph.D courses on their own.

Ranking body	Year	Rank or grade
Collegedunia, MBA	2026	#19
NIRF, Management	2025	#38
NIRF, Management	2024	#24
AACSB	2026	Accredited
EQUIS	2026	Accredited

IIM Shillong Ph.D Course Structure

The residential course asks for 76 credits of coursework over five terms, 26 of them in Term I. You sit the comprehensive exam after year 1 and need a CGPA of 2.67 in the coursework. Working professionals take 48 credits, some alongside the MBA for working executives. Both courses then move to the thesis, which one Indian and one foreign examiner read.

Term	Credits
Term I, foundation courses	26 credits
Term II, business environment and flexi courses	18 credits
Term III, intermediate doctoral courses	8 credits
Term IV, advanced courses	8 credits
Term V, seminar courses	16 credits
Working professionals coursework	48 credits

IIM Shillong Ph.D Hostel and Campus

Residential scholars live in the campus hostel at no fee and pay a refundable INR 10,000 deposit. Family flats are not available. The campus is at Umsawli in Shillong. Working professionals come to campus for week-long immersions twice a year, about May and December.

Item	Detail
Hostel fee, residential	Waived
Caution deposit, residential	Refundable INR 10,000
Family housing	Not available
Campus	Umsawli, Shillong
Working professionals on campus	Week-long immersions, about May and December

IIM Shillong Ph.D courses

Doctor of Philosophy [Ph.D]

4 Years · Full Time · 2 courses

Total fees

INR 1,000 to INR 11.88 Lakhs

Residential to working professionals

4.135 reviews299 views last year

Fellowship

INR 35,000 a month, residential only

Eligibility

Master's with 60%, Bachelor's with 55%

Tests accepted

CAT, GMAT, GRE, GATE or NET

Research areas

7, the same in both courses

Pay report

Not published for the Ph.D

Ph.D (Working Professionals)

INR 11.88 Lakhs

Total fees

No rating yet115 viewslast yearCompare

Entry routes

Test score, a PGP or 10 years at work

Ph.D (Management), Four-Year Residential

INR 1,000

Total fees

No rating yet18 viewslast yearCompare

Entry routes

Test score, or an IIM PGP with 60%

Which Ph.D course should you pick at IIM Shillong?

Course

Working professionalsResidential

Ph.D for Working Professionals (PhDWP)

INR 11.88 Lakhs for four years, plus GST. Five years of work needed. Online interview.

Pick it if:

You want a Ph.D and your job: you come to campus for immersion weeks about May and December, and pay INR 75,000 for them over two years.

You have 10 years in management: you can apply without a test score if two senior leaders write you reference letters.

You can pay over four years: the programme fee falls from INR 4.50 Lakhs in year 1 to INR 1 Lakh in each of years 3 and 4.

Skip it if:

You expect a monthly fellowship: the INR 35,000 a month goes only to residential scholars, and working professionals pay every fee head.

You have under five years of work: the course asks for at least five years of work, so the residential course is your route in.

Open the full Ph.D (Working Professionals) page

Ph.D, Four-Year Residential (Residential)

Tuition and hostel waived. INR 35,000 a month in years 1 and 2, then INR 40,000. Age limit 30.

Pick it if:

You want to teach and research at a business school: the brochure names two 2021 graduates who now teach as assistant professors at an IIT and an IIM.

You cannot pay fees for four years: tuition and hostel are waived, and the fellowship pays INR 35,000 a month in years 1 and 2.

You want a small group of fellow scholars: the NIRF 2026 data shows 18 full-time scholars on roll across all seven areas.

Skip it if:

You will be over 30 on 1 June: the age limit is 30, with five more years only for SC, ST, DA, women and transgender applicants.

You want to finish in exactly four years: only 3 full-time scholars graduated in 2024-25, and the rules allow two more years after the fourth.

You need family housing: scholars live in hostels, and the institute has no family flats for doctoral scholars.

Open the full Ph.D (Management), Four-Year Residential page

Counsellor's advice

If you are 30 or under and hold a valid test score, apply to the residential course first; it is free and pays a fellowship. If you have five years of work and want to keep your job, pick working professionals and plan for INR 11.88 Lakhs plus GST.

Ph.D Eligibility▾

Degree marks: A Master's with 60% after a Bachelor's with 55%, or CA, ICWA or CS with 55% in B.Com.

Relaxation: 5% lower marks for SC, ST and DA applicants.

Test score: CAT from the last two years, or a valid GMAT, GRE, GATE, UGC-NET or CSIR-NET.

No test route: An IIM two-year PGP with 60% for residential; 10 years in management for working professionals.

Age and work: Residential: 30 or under on 1 June. Working professionals: at least five years of work.

Same rule, every branch: Both courses use the same degree marks and the same seven research areas.

Ph.D Admission Process▾

Apply online: Residential forms opened on 23 Oct 2025 and working professionals forms on 1 Nov 2025. The fee is INR 1,000 or INR 3,000.

Get shortlisted: The Admissions Committee shortlists on marks and test score; meeting the rules alone does not get you a call.

Test and interview: Residential applicants write a test and face an interview in one of five cities. Working professionals interview online.

Merit list: A category-wise list by overall score. Waitlist offers follow as seats free up; no cutoff score is published.

Register: Working professionals in May, residential scholars in July, with your degree papers and work letters.

Ph.D Admission Dates 2027

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The 2027 calendar is not out. These estimates follow the 2026 cycle.

Tentative

Oct 2026

Residential application opens

The 2026 form opened on 23 Oct 2025; expect the same month.

Tentative

Nov 2026

Working professionals application opens

The 2026 form opened on 1 Nov 2025.

Tentative

Jan 2027

Residential last date to apply

Last year the form closed on 22 Jan 2026.

Tentative

Feb 2027 to Apr 2027

Residential written test and interview (selection)

Held in five cities last year, from Mumbai in February to Delhi in April.

Tentative

Mar 2027

Working professionals last date and shortlist

Last year the form closed on 24 Mar 2026 and the shortlist came two days later.

Tentative

Apr 2027

Working professionals online interview (selection)

Held on 5 Apr 2026 last year.

Tentative

May 2027

Results and offer round

A merit list by category; waitlist offers follow as seats free up.

Tentative

May 2027

Offer acceptance fee and first fee part, working professionals

INR 50,000 to accept, then INR 4.50 Lakhs at admission.

Tentative

May 2027

Working professionals classes start

The 2026 batch started on 25 May 2026.

Tentative

Jul 2027

Residential registration and document check (reporting)

Bring proof of your degree; the 2026 batch registered on 6 Jul 2026.

Tentative

Jul 2027

Residential classes start

Coursework starts right after registration.

Source: IIM Shillong Ph.D admission pages and brochures, 2026.

IIM Shillong Ph.D Fees 2027

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This is the full 4-year cost. It differs by branch group: tap yours.

Course

ResidentialWorking professionals

Application fee, residential

One time; tuition and hostel are waived

INR 1,000

All fees, working professionals

Full course, plus GST: programme, offer, immersion, alumni and form fees

INR 11.88 Lakhs

Add the CAT 2026 fee

CAT 2026 fee

One time, if you apply with a CAT score

INR 2,700

Total course fee

INR 1,000

4 years · application fee only, tuition and hostel waived

Total course fee

INR 3,700

4 years · application fee + the CAT 2026 fee

Total course fee

INR 11.88 Lakhs

4 years · every fee head above, before GST

Total course fee

INR 11.91 Lakhs

4 years · every fee head above + the CAT 2026 fee

Education loan EMI

INR 17

7 yr · 10.5% per year

ROI

42000%

residential year 1 fellowship INR 4.2 LPA, vs this fee

Education loan EMI

INR 62

7 yr · 10.5% per year

ROI

11351%

residential year 1 fellowship INR 4.2 LPA, vs this fee

Education loan EMI

INR 20,030

7 yr · 10.5% per year

ROI

35%

residential year 1 fellowship INR 4.2 LPA, vs this fee

Education loan EMI

INR 20,081

7 yr · 10.5% per year

ROI

35%

residential year 1 fellowship INR 4.2 LPA, vs this fee

Source: IIM Shillong Ph.D brochures and finance pages, 2026.

Which Ph.D courses will your score get you at IIM Shillong?

Pick your route and your marks. IIM Shillong publishes no cutoff score.

Your route

CATGMAT or GREGATE or NETIIM PGP10 years at work

Your Master's marks

60% or more55% to 59.9%Below 55%

Your Master's marks

60% or more55% to 59.9%Below 55%

Your Master's marks

60% or more55% to 59.9%Below 55%

Your IIM PGP score

65% or more60% to 64.9%Below 60%

Your years in management

10 years or more5 to 9 yearsUnder 5 years

CAT · 60% or more

Yes, you are in: Residential, Working professionals. You can apply to both; residential needs age 30 or under, working professionals five years of work. The CAT score must be from the last two years.

CAT · 55% to 59.9%

Almost there: Residential, Working professionals. Only SC, ST and DA applicants clear the Master's rule here, with the 5% relaxation.

CAT · Below 55%

Not this year: Residential, Working professionals. The Master's rule is 60%, or 55% with the relaxation.

GMAT or GRE · 60% or more

Yes, you are in: Residential, Working professionals. You can apply to both; residential needs age 30 or under, working professionals five years of work. Overseas applicants must use this route.

GMAT or GRE · 55% to 59.9%

Almost there: Residential, Working professionals. Only SC, ST and DA applicants clear the Master's rule here, with the 5% relaxation.

GMAT or GRE · Below 55%

Not this year: Residential, Working professionals. The Master's rule is 60%, or 55% with the relaxation.

GATE or NET · 60% or more

Yes, you are in: Residential, Working professionals. You can apply to both; residential needs age 30 or under, working professionals five years of work. Apply in the area that matches your subject.

GATE or NET · 55% to 59.9%

Almost there: Residential, Working professionals. Only SC, ST and DA applicants clear the Master's rule here, with the 5% relaxation.

GATE or NET · Below 55%

Not this year: Residential, Working professionals. The Master's rule is 60%, or 55% with the relaxation.

IIM PGP · 65% or more

Yes, you are in: Residential, Working professionals. No test needed; working professionals also need five years of work after the PGP.

IIM PGP · 60% to 64.9%

Yes, you are in: Residential. An IIM PGP with 60% skips the test.

Not this route: Working professionals. It needs CGPA 6.5; use a test score instead.

IIM PGP · Below 60%

Not this route: Residential, Working professionals. Apply with a CAT, GMAT, GRE, GATE or NET score instead.

10 years at work · 10 years or more

Yes, you are in: Working professionals. No test needed if two senior leaders write you reference letters.

Not this route: Residential. Work years do not replace a test score for this course.

10 years at work · 5 to 9 years

Not this route: Residential, Working professionals. Five to nine years is enough for working professionals, but only with a test score.

10 years at work · Under 5 years

Not this route: Residential, Working professionals. Working professionals needs five years of work; residential needs a test score.

EDITOR'S NOTE

IIM Shillong says it records no cutoff score, and the written test and interview carry half of the residential merit score. A strong interview can lift an average test score, so shape a clear research idea in one of the seven areas before you apply.

IIM Shillong Ph.D Scholarship Calculator

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INR 0

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Fellowshipa month, year 1

INR 35,000

years 1 and 2

INR 35,000

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Research areasfull-time Ph.D

same in both courses

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Scholars on rollfull time, latest NIRF data

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Ph.D graduatesfull time, latest NIRF year

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IIM Ranchi pays the same INR 35,000 a month, ranks higher and graduates more full-time scholars, but its form costs INR 1,000 more. If you clear both shortlists and want a larger research group, Ranchi is the stronger pick.

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IIM Raipur pays INR 15,000 more a month in year 1 and ranks 23 places higher, with eight areas. If money during coursework matters most to you, list Raipur above IIM Shillong.

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IIM Tiruchirappalli matches IIM Shillong on the form fee, the first fellowship and the seven areas, and it ranks 22 places higher. Pick on your research area and your guide, since the money is close.

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IIM Udaipur charges no application fee, pays INR 15,000 more a month and holds 35 full-time scholars, but offers only five areas. If your area is one of its five, Udaipur pays more.

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IIM Kashipur pays INR 2,000 more a month, has nine areas and graduated 10 full-time scholars in its latest NIRF year. If you want a bigger doctoral group, Kashipur has almost three times the scholars on roll.

FAQs on IIM Shillong Ph.D

Short answers to what applicants ask before they apply.

Is the Ph.D at IIM Shillong free?▾

The residential course is. Tuition and hostel are waived, so you pay the INR 1,000 application fee, a refundable INR 10,000 deposit and your mess charges, and you get INR 35,000 a month in years 1 and 2. The working professionals course costs INR 11.88 Lakhs plus GST.

Which tests does IIM Shillong accept for the Ph.D?▾

CAT from the last two years, or GMAT, GRE, GATE, UGC-NET or CSIR-NET. An IIM two-year PGP with 60% skips the test for the residential course. Working professionals can skip it with 10 years in management and two reference letters.

Is there a cutoff score for the Ph.D?▾

No. IIM Shillong says it records no cutoff score. Residential applicants are ranked on academics 30, test score 20, written test 10 and interview 40. Working professionals are ranked on work 30, academics 15, test 15 and interview 40.

What is the age limit for the residential Ph.D?▾

You must be 30 or under on 1 June of the admission year. SC, ST, DA, women and transgender applicants get up to five more years. The working professionals brochure states no age limit, but that course needs five years of work.

Can I do the Ph.D while working?▾

Yes, through the working professionals course. You come to campus for week-long immersions about May and December, and some classes are held with the MBA for working executives. You need five years of work and pay INR 11.88 Lakhs plus GST over four years.

How long does the Ph.D take?▾

Four years, with one year of coursework and a comprehensive exam at the end of it. The residential rules allow two more years with the Doctoral Committee's approval. Only 3 full-time scholars graduated in 2024-25, so plan for the full four years.

Does IIM Shillong publish Ph.D placements?▾

No. The institute publishes no pay or placement report for Ph.D graduates. Most graduates go into teaching and research, and the brochure names two 2021 graduates who now teach as assistant professors at an IIT and an IIM.

When do Ph.D applications open for 2027?▾

The 2027 forms are not out. Last year the residential form was open from 23 Oct 2025 to 22 Jan 2026, and the working professionals form from 1 Nov 2025 to 24 Mar 2026.

Which research areas can I choose?▾

Seven, the same in both courses: Economics and Public Policy, Finance and Control, Information Systems and Analytics, Marketing, Operations and Quantitative Techniques, Organisational Behaviour and Human Resources, and Strategy and Liberal Studies.

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Comments

Found 2 Comments

siddhi singh

Apr 1, 2024 09:58

What is the cost of pursuing an MBA from IIM Shillong?

Sweta Kumari

Apr 3, 2024 12:27

IIM Shillong PGDM fees are INR 15 Lakhs for 2 years. IIM Shillong placements in 2023 concluded with the highest package of INR 71.30 LPA, while the average package was INR 26.96 LPA. Top Recruiter of IIM Shillong includes TCS, Accenture, Google, Cognizant, etc. IIM Shillong Hostels fees range from INR 1,50,000 per year to INR 3,00,000 per year. The fee structure varies according to the room occupancy type.

ankita banerjee

Mar 30, 2024 16:40

Should I have some work ex before applying for admission to IIM Shillong?

Sweta Kumari

Mar 31, 2024 19:29

Yes, there is some weightage for the work experience in the admission to the IIM Shilling. The final merit list will be prepared based on the PI scores, academic qualifications, overall CAT performance, experience, and gender diversity.

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