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Updated on May 22 2025, 12:13 PM IST by Nvarsha

About Cutoff at IIM Shillong

IIM Shillong CAT cutoff 2024 and admission criteria 2025-27 have been released. Candidates must clear the IIM Shillong cutoff 2024 for admissions to MBA courses. IIM Shillong admissions 2025 are done based on the performance of the candidate in CAT 2024 and Personal Interview (PI). Those who clear the IIM Shillong CAT cutoff 2024 must go through GD and PI.

Indian Institute of Management Shillong cutoff is released to shortlist candidates for admission to the MBA. IIM Shillong CAT cutoff prescribes the minimum percentile for candidates who want to appear for admission rounds such as personal appearance, group discussion and many more. More details on the IIM Shillong admission process and IIM Shillong cutoff 2024 are provided below.

Also See: IIM Shillong Admissions

IIM Shillong Cutoff 2024

For DA category students, the IIM Shillong cutoff is 50. For SC and ST students, the IIM Shillong CAT cut off is 60 and 50, respectively. For EWS students, IIM Shillong MBA cutoff is 75. Based on the CAT exam score, the IIM Shillong cut off is prepared for admission. The details of IIM Shillong CAT cutoff 2024 for admissions 2025-27 for PGP programmes are given below.

IIM Shillong CAT Cutoff 2024

Category

VARCDILR

QA

DA (D)

50

50

50

ST (T)

50

50

50

SC (C)

60

60

60

EWS (E)

75

75

75

Others (OT)

75

75

75

Also See: IIM Shillong Courses

IIM Shillong PI Cutoff 2024

Students must meet the IIM Shillong cutoff for PI to participate further in the admission process. DA and ST category students must score 20% in the Personal interview. SC and EWS students must score 25% and 30% respectively. Check below the cutoff 2024 for IIM Shillong in Communication Efficiency and Personal Interview.  

IIM Shillong MBA Cutoff 2024 for Personal Interview

Category% required in communication efficiency% required in PI
DA20%20%
ST20%20%
SC25%25%
EWS30%30%
Others30%30%

IIM Shillong Cutoff 2023

Indian Institute of Management Shillong cutoff 2023 for the DA and ST category is 50. For SC and EWS students, IIM Shillong cutoff marks are 60 and 75, respectively. Students can check below category-wise IIM Shillong cutoff for DA, ST, SC and EWS.

IIM Shillong Sectional Cutoff 2023

Category

VARC

DILR

QA

DA (D)

50

50

50

ST (T)

50

50

50

SC (C )

60

60

60

EWS (E )

75

75

75

Others (OT)

75

75

75

Also See: IIM Shillong Placements

IIM Shillong Cutoff 2022

IIM Shillong admission cutoff 2022 for SC students is 60, ST students is 50, and EWS students is 75. Check below details of Indian Institute of Management Shillong category wise cutoff for SC, ST and EWS students. 

IIM Shillong MBA Cutoff 2022

Category

SC

ST

EWS

Class 10

55

50

80

Class 12

55

50

80

Graduation

55

50

65

DILR

60

50

75

VARC

60

50

75

QA

60

50

75

Also See: IIM Shillong Facilities

IIM Shillong Cutoff 2021

Indian Institute of Management Shillong cutoff 2021 for the DA and ST category is 50. For SC and EWS students, IIM Shillong cutoff marks are 60 and 75, respectively. Check below the details of the IIM Shillong CAT cutoff 2024 for admissions to MBA courses. 

IIM Shillong Category Wise Cutoff 2021

Category

VARC

DILR

QA

DA (D)

50

50

50

ST (T)

50

50

50

SC (C)

60

60

60

EWS (E)

75

75

75

Others (OT)

75

75

75

IIM Shillong Selection Criteria 2025-27

IIM Shillong final selection process will be based on CAT 2024 scores, Personal Interview, Gender diversity and application rating scores. Students can check the weightage of each component below for the IIM Shillong admission criteria 2025-27. 

Components for IIM Shillong Admissions 2025-27

ComponentWeightage

Application Rating Score

10%

Gender Diversity

10%

PI Performance

40%

Overall CAT 2024 Score

40%

The candidates must satisfy IIM Shillong cut off to participate in further rounds of PGP admissions.

Factors Influencing IIM Shillong Cutoff Trends

Students can check factors below determining IIM Shillong cut off marks. 

  • The overall difficulty level of the CAT.

  • Total number of candidates who appeared for the exam.

  • Total number of seats available.

  • IIM Shillong admission cutoff trends of past years.

Top IIMS Cutoff Comparison

Students can check below the overall CAT Cut off Percentile for general category students for some of the top Indian Institutes of Management (IIMs)

The above-mentioned data is as per the CAT Cutoff 2024 scores.

Student Reviews for IIM Shillong

College Infrastructure: 4.2/5
Academics: 4.3/5
Placements: 4.3/5
Value for Money: 3.4/5
Campus Life: 4.6/5

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College Infrastructure

IIM Shillong, nestled in the picturesque city of Shillong, offers a serene and peaceful campus spread across 120 acres. The educational building houses classrooms, a library, an auditorium, and small cafeterias. Overall, the infrastructure supports academic pursuits and provides a conducive environment for learning.

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College Infrastructure

IIM Shillong campus is located in the heaven of India. The weather is the best part here and campus is well-equipped with modern facilities including classrooms, seminar hall, well-equipped library, advanced computer labs, etc.

MBA experience at IIM Shillong

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College Infrastructure

IIM Shillong offers a picturesque campus with state-of-the-art facilities, including smart classrooms, a well-stocked library with more than 10,000 physical books and more than 1Lac digital library stock, modern hostels, and sports facilities.

Have a question related to IIM Shillong ?

Overall cat 98.2 va 76.6 dlr 98.2 qu 99.2. Any chance in mdi or iim shillong?

Yes, you might get a WATPI/ GDPI call from IIM Shillong and MDI Gurgaon at 98.2 percentile in the CAT. However, getting an Interview call also depends upon various other factors such as Class 10, Class 12, Graduation scores, work experience, academic and gender diversity, etc. along with the CAT percentile obtained by candidates. After the WATPI/ GDPI round, a final composite score is calculated by the institute based on performance of candidates in the CAT, Group Discussion/ Written Ability Test, Personal Interview and other components as decided by the institute and final merit list is prepared. As you have obtained 98.2 percentile, you have a good chance to get a call from IIM Shillong and MDI Gurgaon.

Also Check : CAT Percentile Predictor 2024 .

Hello Arnab,

180 seats are available for MBA admission at IIM Shillong. CAT scores are used by IIM Shillong to screen MBA candidates. For each of the three categories, the CAT sectional percentile was 75.

Eligibility Criteria for admission in IIM Shillong-

  • A bachelor's degree with a minimum of 50% in any subject for applicants under the general category.
  • For eligibility, applicants from the SC, ST, DA, and PwD groups must receive a minimum bachelor's grade point average of 45%.
  • While overseas candidates must submit GMAT scores, Indian applicants must provide CAT scores.

As per your query,

Yes, you will get chance to join IIM Shillong.

Good Luck !!

Hi Tannu,

Hope you are doing well !

Well, it seems that you have a good profile.

Though academics is not the only things considered in an IIM. You need to have Extra-curricular, and co-curricular activities. Also a good diverse profile is a plus point in any good B-school.

Hope my answer was helpful. Please let me know in case of any other query.

IIM Shillong Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's)

1: What are the parameters for IIM Shillong shortlisting candidates for admission?

Check the table to know the IIM Shillong parameters and their weightage:

ComponentWeightage
Application Rating Score10%
Gender Diversity10%
PI Performance40%
Overall CAT 2024 Score
40%
2: What is the minimum CAT percentile required for the Academic Diversity Factor?

A percentile of 90% or above is typically seen as good for the "Academic Diversity Factor" in IIM admissions as it shows a solid academic background in addition to the CAT score, enabling a larger pool of applicants with a variety of academic profiles to be taken into consideration.

3: Does IIM Shillong have sectional cutoffs in CAT?

Yes, IIM Shillong has sectional cutoffs. The IIM Shillong sectional cutoff is released for Verbal Ability & Reading Comprehension (VARC), Data Interpretation & Logical Reasoning (DILR) and Quantitative Ability (QA) sections.

4: Is meeting the CAT cutoff enough to get shortlisted for IIM Shillong?

No, candidates must also score eligible marks in their past academics i.e. school and undergraduate. Candidates must meet the scores as per the IIM Shillong selection criteria. Work experience and professional degrees also help in increasing the chances of admission.

5: What is the IIM Shillong cut off 2024?

Candidates must score ≥50 in VARC, DILR and QA sections as per the Indian Institute of Management Shillong CAT cutoff 2024. While the overall IIM Shillong MBA cutoff 2024 is ≥50.

6: Is 12th marks important for IIM Shillong admissions?

Yes. For IIM Shillong admissions, the marks from grades 10 and 12 are important. Your CAT percentile is the most crucial criterion for shortlisting. For being chosen from the candidates that were chosen, the marks from grades 10 and 12 are important. The average marks for classes X and XII must be at least 80% to qualify for the standard shortlisting process.

7: Which IIM has the lowest cutoff?

For candidates in the General category, the CAT cutoff range for newer IIMs is 90-95 percentile. The cutoff range is substantially lower for applicants in the Reserved category, between 85 and 80. (estimation).

8: Does IIM Shillong take up any other entrance exam score?

No, the Indian Institute of Management Shillong only accepts CAT scores. Students must satisfy the IIM SHillong CAT cutoff 2024 for admissions to MBA courses. 

9: How can I apply for IIM Shillong?

The shortlisted applicants have to fill the Interview form and upload the same on IIM Shillong admission dashboard. The shortlisted candidates receive a PI called letter from the institute.

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