Indian Institute of Management Shillong

What Indian Institute of Management Shillong does

Indian Institute of Management Shillong (IIM Shillong) is a government-established management education institution founded in 2007 and commencing operations in 2008, designated as the seventh Indian Institute of Management and an Institute of National Importance under the IIM Act 2017. Operating from a 120-acre campus in Umsawli, Shillong, Meghalaya, the institute offers a portfolio of degree programs including the two-year full-time PGP (MBA), the one-year full-time residential PGPEx Executive MBA with international immersion, the two-year PGPWE for working executives delivered via electronic mode, four-year doctoral programs (residential and working professional variants), and the Integrated Programme in Management (IPM). It supplements degree programs with executive education delivered through Management Development Programs (MDPs), Faculty Development Programs (FDPs), and Certificate Programs, and operates research and knowledge centers including the Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam Centre for Policy Research, NE-CCIE, and the IIMS Foundation for Incubation and Enterprises (IIMSFIE).

The institute runs on a tuition-driven revenue model with degree program fees as the primary stream (PGPEx at approximately ₹22.77 lakhs per student, PGPWE at ₹12.70 lakhs including alumni fee), supplemented by executive education, conference registrations (SUSCON, iMarC, LEAD, ICEP), and sponsored research and consultancy. Admissions are gated through CAT/GMAT scores for flagship programs plus WE-MAT for working executive programs, with subsequent personal interviews and group discussions, creating a sales-led go-to-market dependent on the central entrance exam funnel. Distribution combines direct admissions, a channel partnership with Nulearn for PGPWE enrollment, and a corporate placement cell that connects students with 300+ prime recruiters, delivering placement outcomes of ₹71.5 LPA highest CTC, ₹27.03 LPA average, and ₹26 LPA median. The institute's technology stack is primarily operational — comprising an LMS, webmail, the SAMARTH ERP-backed academic portal, an e-library with remote access, and OpenConf-based conference management — rather than differentiated or AI-native. Triple Crown accreditation (AACSB, EQUIS, AMBA/BGA) underpins premium positioning, while international immersion partnerships with universities in China, Australia, France, and Spain provide a global learning layer. Revenue is not publicly disclosed, consistent with the institution's status as a government entity under the Ministry of Education.

Name

Indian Institute of Management Shillong

Legal name

Indian Institute of Management Shillong

Website

https://iimshillong.ac.in

Company type

Private

Founded year

2007

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

IIM Shillong is a government-established Indian Institute of Management (founded 2007) offering the flagship two-year PGP, one-year PGPEx Executive MBA, PGPWE for working executives, doctoral and IPM programs, plus executive education, research, and incubation services through a 120-acre Meghalaya campus.

Ownership category

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Product category

Management Education

NAICS

Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (6113), Professional and Management Development Training (61143)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

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PRIMARYEDAHAHAI

Strategy, Consulting & General Management Institutes

Education/Higher Education (Colleges & Universities)/Business Schools & Management Institutes

SECONDARYEDAHAHAJ

International Business & Global Management Schools

Education/Higher Education (Colleges & Universities)/Business Schools & Management Institutes

Keywords

• Management education
• Post graduate program
• Executive education
• Doctoral program
• Integrated management program

Headquarters

HQ city

Shillong

HQ country

India

HQ region

Asia

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Degree Program Fees: Tuition and fees from full-time (PGP, PGPEx) and part-time (PGPWE) MBA programs. PGPEx costs approximately ₹22.76 lakhs total; PGPWE costs ₹12.70 lakhs including alumni fee.
2. Executive Education Programs: Management Development Programs (MDPs), Faculty Development Programs (FDPs), and Certificate Programs for corporate professionals and faculty members
3. Conference Revenue: Registration fees from international conferences including SUSCON, iMarC, LEAD, and ICEP
4. Research and Consultancy: Sponsored projects and consultancy engagements with external organizations

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

IIM Shillong delivers management education through degree programs (PGP MBA, PGPEx Executive MBA, PGPWE for working executives, Doctoral programs, and Integrated Programme in Management) and executive education offerings (Management Development Programmes, Faculty Development Programmes, and Certificate Programs). It also operates research and consulting activities, international conferences, and an incubation center supporting entrepreneurship in the North-East region.

Product overview

Indian Institute of Management Shillong offers a comprehensive portfolio of management education programmes: the two-year full-time PGP (Post Graduate Programme) as the flagship MBA, the one-year residential PGPEx Executive MBA with international immersion, the two-year PGPWE for working executives delivered via electronic mode with campus immersion, doctoral programmes for both residential and working professionals, and an Integrated Programme in Management. The institute also provides executive education through Management Development Programmes, Faculty Development Programmes, and Certificate Programmes. Its research ecosystem includes the IIMS Journal of Management Science and major international conferences: SUSCON (sustainability), iMarC (marketing), LEAD (emerging technologies/AI), and ICEP (economics/public policy). Supporting infrastructure includes the Dr. Kalam Centre for Policy Research, NE-CCIE for career and entrepreneurship, an Incubation Centre, Learning Management System, ERP, and Samarth portal.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• SUSCON: International Sustainability Conference - flagship annual conference of IIM Shillong on sustainability themes
• iMarC
• LEAD
• Nuksa - The Pine Chronicle

Products and services

• PGP (Post Graduate Programme) Two-year full-time residential Post Graduate Programme in Management leading to MBA degree, designed for fresh graduates and early-career professionals. Students are admitted through CAT/GMAT scores followed by personal interviews and group discussions.
• PGPEx (Executive MBA) One-year full-time residential Executive MBA programme designed for professionals with 5+ years of work experience, featuring an international immersion module at partner institutions in China, Australia, France, and Spain. Total program fee approximately ₹22,76,500 (indicative).
• PGPWE (MBA for Working Executives) Two-year MBA programme with live classes held over electronic mode and campus immersions, designed for working professionals with 3+ years of experience who wish to study without a career break. Total program fee ₹12,70,000 including alumni association fee. Marketing and enrollment supported by Nulearn as channel partner.
• Doctoral Programme (Residential) Four-year full-time residential doctoral programme for candidates seeking to pursue research careers in management. Designed for doctoral scholars focused on research methodology, academic publishing, and teaching preparation.
• Doctoral Programme (Working Professionals) Four-year doctoral programme designed for working professionals to pursue research while continuing their careers. Enables research methodology training and academic publishing without leaving employment.
• IPM (Integrated Programme in Management) Integrated Programme in Management combining undergraduate and postgraduate education into a single program for students entering directly from higher secondary school.
• Management Development Programmes (MDPs) Executive education programmes for working executives focusing on leadership, strategic planning, and organizational development. Designed for corporate professionals seeking skill enhancement.
• Faculty Development Programmes (FDPs) Programmes designed for faculty members of higher education institutions to strengthen academic leadership capabilities and teaching competencies.
• Certificate Programmes Short-term certificate programmes for skill development and professional advancement, offered to working professionals seeking targeted competency building.

Quantifiable outcome

• 71.5 LPA highest CTC offered to students
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Feature3 records

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• EADA Business School, SpaincoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 20232023 batch visited Barcelona, attended classes at EADA, and completed five courses with industry visits and live projects in European companies.
• Fudan University, ChinacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational immersion partner for PGPEx program, facilitating student exchange and global business learning experiences.
• Ocean University, ChinacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational immersion partner contributing to the global curriculum of the PGPEx executive program.
• University of Newcastle, AustraliacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner institution for international immersion module of PGPEx program.
• EM Lyon Business School, FrancecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational partner for PGPEx program facilitating student exchange and cultural immersion.
• IE Business School, SpaincoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational partner contributing to the global perspective of executive MBA program.
• SpringerminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPublication partner for SUSCON conference, publishing selected papers in SCOPUS-indexed Springer Proceedings in Business and Economics series.
• University of DerbyminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerKnowledge partner for SOM 2023 conference, contributing academic expertise to operations management conference.
• NulearncoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAdmission partner for PGPWE (MBA for Working Executives) program, handling marketing and enrollment support. Contact: [email protected]

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• IIM Lucknow: IIM Lucknow is a legacy IIM offering PGP, IPM, ABM, and executive programs. Comparable in scale, accreditations, and program portfolio to IIM Shillong, competing for the same placement recruiters and applicant pool.
• IIM Calcutta (IIMC): IIM Calcutta is one of the original IIMs with flagship PGP, PGPEX, and executive programs. Comparable to IIM Shillong in statutory status and accreditation, with substantially larger alumni network and recruiter base.
• IIM Kozhikode: IIM Kozhikode is a contemporary-generation IIM founded in 1996, offering PGP, EPGP, and Kochi-based executive programs. Highly comparable to IIM Shillong as a fellow non-metro IIM, competing for similar placement recruiters and South-India/North-East applicant pools.
• IIM Indore: IIM Indore is a comparable-generation IIM offering IPM, PGP, EPGP, and executive programs. Particularly relevant as IIM Shillong's current Director-in-Charge (Prof. Tripathy) previously served at IIM Indore, and both institutions compete for similar mid-tier applicant segments.
• IIM Bangalore (IIMB): Indian Institute of Management Bangalore is one of India's flagship IIMs, offering PGP, EPGP, and doctoral programs with similar accreditations and placement structure. Directly comparable as a peer IIM in the same statutory system, competing for the same applicant pool and recruiter mindshare.
• IIM Ahmedabad (IIMA): IIM Ahmedabad is the legacy IIM, offering PGP, PGPX, AMP, and doctoral programs. It is the gold-standard peer against which all newer IIMs (including Shillong) benchmark accreditation, placement outcomes, and brand value.

Broad incumbents

• XLRI Xavier School of Management: XLRI is a long-established private business school offering flagship PGDM (Business Management), PGDM (HRM), and executive programs. Competes with IIM Shillong in the same applicant market and recruiter ecosystem, particularly for HR and general management roles.
• ISB Hyderabad: Indian School of Business is a private, donor-funded business school offering 1-year PGP, executive education, and advanced management programs. Competes with IIM Shillong's PGPEx segment and shares AACSB/EQUIS accreditation pedigree.
• MDI Gurgaon: Management Development Institute (MDI) Gurgaon is a top-tier private business school offering PGDM, executive, and online programs. Directly competes with IIM Shillong for applicants and recruiter share, particularly in NCR-based corporate placement.
• SPJIMR Mumbai: SP Jain Institute of Management and Research is a well-established private business school offering PGDM, executive, and online programs. Comparable to IIM Shillong in program mix and accreditations, with a stronger metro Mumbai footprint.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Subsidiaries4 records

Funding overview

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