Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 2

Is work experience required for IIM Shillong PGPM admission?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 3

What is the IIM Shillong PGPM final selection weightage?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 5

Does IIM Shillong accept GMAT for PGPM?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 6

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

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 7

What is the IIM Shillong IPM eligibility and selection formula?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 8

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

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 9

What scholarships are available at IIM Shillong for PGPM students?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 10

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

Accepted Answer

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.

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