SHILLONG: The Indian Institute of Management Shillong (IIM Shillong) has officially released the admission notification and detailed policy document for its flagship executive program—the Post Graduate Program for Executives (PGPEx) 2027–28 (15th Batch). The one-year full-time residential Master of Business Administration (MBA) program is slated to commence on April 12, 2027 at the institute’s Umsawli campus.
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Designed for working professionals and leaders aiming for senior managerial and general management roles, the admission process will be conducted across two separate rounds.
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Eligibility Criteria
- Education: A Bachelor’s degree or equivalent from a recognized university with a minimum of 50% aggregate marks (or equivalent CGPA).
- Work Experience: Minimum 5 years of full-time work experience (as on March 31, 2027) post-completion of graduation. A 1-year relaxation in work experience is available for candidates possessing at least 1 year of field experience outside India.
- Qualifying Examinations:
- CAT: Minimum 50 overall percentile (considering valid scores from the last 2 years).
- GMAT / GMAT Focus: Minimum 500 overall score (considering valid scores from the last 5 years).
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Admission Process & Important Dates
The application fee is INR 3,000 (non-refundable and non-adjustable). Eligible applicants will be shortlisted and called for the Executive Assessment Centre (EAC), which includes a Group Discussion (GD) and Personal Interview (PI).
Shortlisting and final selection weightages are structured as follows:
- CAT / GMAT Score: 20%
- Total Work Experience: 30%
- Group Discussion (GD): 20%
- Personal Interview (PI): 30%
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Important Dates Schedule
| Event / Milestone | Round 1 | Round 2 |
| Application Deadline | November 15, 2026 | Jan 24, 2027 |
| Declaration of Results | 2nd week of Dec 2026 | To be announced |
| Last Date for Offer Acceptance | December 23, 2026 | To be announced |
| Program Commencement | April 12, 2027 | April 12, 2027 |
Program Structure : The PGPEx curriculum incorporates foundational management tools, integrative core modules (like Capstone Strategy and Emerging Markets), electives, and a mandatory International Immersion Module. Under the international module, students spend time at foreign partner institutions, engaging in in-company projects, global classroom sessions, and industrial interactions (such as studying business practices in countries like Spain).
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Program Fee: The indicative domestic program fee is INR 22.77 Lakh (including mess charges in India). The international immersion fee is estimated at INR 5–7 Lakh based on actual expenses.
About IIM Shillong: Established in 2007 by the Ministry of Education (Government of India), the Indian Institute of Management Shillong is the 7th IIM in the country and is recognized as an Institute of National Importance. Located amidst the scenic hills of Umsawli, Meghalaya, the campus places a high emphasis on corporate sustainability, innovation, and ethical leadership.
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Academic Programs Offered
- Post Graduate Program in Management (PGP): Flagship 2-year full-time MBA program.
- Post Graduate Program for Executives (PGPEx): 1-year full-time residential MBA for working professionals.
- MBA for Working Executives (PGPWE): 2-year executive program designed for flexible professional development.
- Integrated Program in Management (IPM): 5-year comprehensive management program.
- Doctoral Program (Ph.D. & Ph.D. WP): 4-year doctoral programs for residential scholars and working professionals.
Rankings & Accreditations
- NIRF Ranking: Ranked #38 among Top Business Schools in India under the Management category by the National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF) 2025.
- Outlook-ICARE: Ranked #6 among public/government B-Schools in India.
- Business Today & India Today: Consistently ranked among the Top 10–12 B-Schools across India.
- QS Global Rankings: Ranked within the 351–400 band globally in the QS World University Rankings by Subject (Business & Management Studies).
