Remarks
IIM Shillong is considered one of the top 7 IIMs in India and is also famously called the 'Campus in Clouds.' The admission process includes the CAT entrance exam followed by group discussion and interviews. IIM Shilong is different from the others. It is focused on sustainability and has dedicated courses for the same. It also offers excellent placement opportunities and a beautiful campus to stay.
Course Curriculum Overview
The professors are as good as they come. They are highly qualified and helpful. There are a lot of electives to choose from. There is a particular focus on sustainability, and special courses are taught for the same. A minimum of 85% of attendance is mandatory for each subject. Each one-credit course will have 20 sessions, and there are around 7- 8 courses each semester.
Internships Opportunities
The institute offers on-campus internship opportunities. Several companies that come to provide placement also come for internships as well. The highest stipend provided in the on-campus internship was around 3 lakh rupees for 2 months.
Placement Experience
The institute offers ample placement opportunities and offers 100% placement to the students. The highest package in 2020 was 48.5 LPA, with the average package around 18.76 lakh rupees per annum. Companies like ABG, ITC, Bain, Deloitte, DE Shaw, Goldman Sachs, Nomura participated in the placement process.
Loan/ Scholarship Provisions
The fees of IIM Shillong is quite competitive with the other established IIMs. The average fee is around 20 lakhs rupees for the two years. As for the scholarships, there are a few scholarships provided to the students.
Campus Life
The institute has around 18 clubs and committees to take care of several campus activities and promote interest in various domains. In leisure time one can observe students engaged in different sports activities. The campus currently provides all the necessary amenities and soon we will shift to the new campus which will provide a significant upgrade in the infrastructure.
Interview Experience
There were a group discussion and personal interview in the selection procedure. While some students participated in the process offline, others resorted to online because of the pandemic and the subsequent lockdowns. For freshers, the preparation should include being thorough with the academics, and awareness of the current affairs is a must.
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