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IIM Shillong or IMI New Delhi? In terms of recognition in the US. PS: IMI has AMBA accreditation.
In terms of seniority, IMI New Delhi has more experience. The college has been around since 1981 while IIM Shillong is a newly established business school and also commonly known as one of the new IIMs.
Ranking and Accreditation
- IMI New Delhi has AMBA accreditation which implies that the college follows international standards.
- These accreditations are hard to acquire and maintain. With these, the quality of the programme offered at the college is good and relevant.
- AMBA accreditation means that the college can hold student exchange programmes with some of the top universities in the world.
- As far as Indian ranking is concerned, IMI New Delhi was ranked 28 by the NIRF for Management while IIM Shillong was ranked 30 by the same institution.
In terms of recognition in the US, both colleges have the same reputation and recognition abroad. While business schools like IIM Ahmedabad, IIM Bangalore and IIM Calcutta overshadow all the other business schools in the US.
Both IMI New Delhi and IIM Shillong have more or less the same reputation and recognition abroad while the former has AMBA accreditation as well. However, IIM A-B-C are well-known and respected more than these 2 institutions.
How difficult is it to convert to IIM Shillong? How easy/difficult is the GDPI round?
The experience of GD and PI for IIM Shillong differs from one person to another.
The GD is case-based wherein you’ll get a real-life situation. You’ll have to analyze the problem and offer your opinions and effective solutions. This is easy for an engineering graduate, but it can be difficult based on your field of expertise.
The interview panel consists of two professors. The mood of the PI is calm. They'll ask you questions on your profession/ field of study. For example, You are an engineer who has worked in a manufacturing plant. You'll get questions on turbines, rotors, fluid dynamics, heat exchangers, etc.
They ask current affairs questions as well. You may be asked about the MBA domain you wish to pursue at IIM Shillong. Some of the questions may be out of the syllabus. For example, my brother did his engineering from NIT Bhopal. So he was asked a question on the Bhopal Gas Tragedy as well.
The GD and PI last for around half an hour in total. The PI isn’t difficult, but it is fast-paced and straightforward. You won't be expected to know every question. But your answers must be well thought out. If you give the interview and GD with confidence, there’s a high chance of you converting to IIM Shillong.
How good is IIM Shillong's PGPEX programme and how good are its placements?
My brother received an interview call from IIM Shillong for their PGPEX program. This was a few years back. He wanted to join the course because he felt it would be beneficial for his corporate career. The teaching model at IIM Shillong focuses on developing Asian economies like China.
The PGPEX is comparatively affordable at IIM Shillong, compared to other management schools. But the top management schools host international teachers as visiting faculty for their courses.
Now here is the catch. The placements of IIM Shillong are entirely student driven. My brother reached out to a faculty member who was clear that the college offers its students a platform, but it can’t guarantee placements. During placements your entire profile will get you an offer, not just your ‘IIM Shillong’ tag.
After careful consideration, my brother decided to not opt for PGPEX at IIM Shillong.
How is IIM Shillong for HR in terms of placements, roles offered, and recruiting companies? Also, how many students from then entire batch opt for HR as a specialization?
If you have decided to take up Human Resources as your specialization then your top priority should be options such as XLRI, TISS, SCMHRD, and MDI. Beyond these options the placement opportunities in other colleges for the HR domain are limited and you have to struggle to bag good offers. Even top IIM’s receive very limited opportunities for the domain of Human resources.
A total of 170 students were there in the 2020 batch at IIM Shillong. Out of the 185 offers made, only 7% of them were from Human Resources & operations domain combined.
The highest package received by the students in this domain was 48.5 LPA. Some of the companies that visited for the particular domains were D.E. Shaw, Moglix, TATA Steel, Tillomed Laboratories, and Titan. An increase in the package offered was recorded in this season by 42.5%.
It must be noted that very few students opt for HR as a career option in IIM Shillong. You will not find great opportunities in this domain.
Which is a better option, IIM Shillong or IMI Delhi?
Both the institutes guarantee top-notch placements with full opportunity to gain expertise in different streams.
IIM holds a better reputation in terms of education as well as recruitment mechanisms. IIM Shillong holds a favorable ranking in the list of entire institutions. IMI Delhi also gives an entire lookout for better opportunities. The better option among IIM Shillong and IMI Delhi can be done by looking into the descriptions below.
Ranking:
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IIM Shillong holds the 2nd ranking in the management category institutes all across the country. It also provides requisite financial assistance to students in the first and final years.
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It is the 7th IIM in the family of 20 IIM institutes across the nation.
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IMI Delhi is the only college that has set up a center of excellence in different fields of management. It holds 4th rank among the top B schools of the country.
Courses Offered:
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6 courses are offered by IIM Shillong which is MBA, PGDM, FPM, PGPM, MDP, and Certification.
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IMI Delhi offers 4 courses which are PGDM, PGPM, Executive FPM, and FPM.
IIM Shillong offers fewer options for streams as compared to IMI Delhi.
Course Fees:
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IIM Shillong provides the course within a fee range of INR 10 Lakh in two variants of general & working.
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IMI Delhi provides courses within a fee structure of INR 17.15 Lakhs in 3 streams which are HRM, General, and Banking Services.
Eligibility:
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Both the institutes set eligible criteria as Graduation with CAT/GMAT score.
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The probable cut-off score required for admission is 90 in the CAT examination.
Placements:
IIM Shillong:
It provides a bright future ahead by giving a great range of options in consulting & strategy, sales & marketing, and finance.
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The highest range offered is INR 48.5 LPA, while an average package offered, is around INR 18.76 LPA.
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The top recruiters are Amazon, Goldman Sachs, Deloitte, JP Morgan Chase & Co., PWC
IMI Delhi:
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It also provides decent packages with an average range of INR 13.07 LPA.
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The prominent sectors here also stand at IT/ ITES/ Manufacturing.
As for which option will be better for you, you should decide that based on your preference of course.
What was the Summer Internship data for IIM Shillong?
According to the summer internship placement of batch 2022-24, a total of 67 recruiters visited and made 279 offers. The highest stipend stood at INR 4.75 lakhs and the average and the median stipend at INR 2.06 lakhs and INR 2 lakhs respectively. The average stipend witnessed a growth of 18.86% from the previous year.
Most of the offers were made in the Sales & Marketing domain followed by Consulting & Strategy. The highest stipend was offered in the Consulting & Strategy domain. The domain-wise placement statistics are as follows:
| Domains | Percentage of Offers | Highest Stipend |
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| Sales & Marketing | 29% | INR 3.60 Lakhs |
| Consulting & Strategy | 25% | INR 4.75 Lakhs |
| Finance | 16% | INR 3.92 Lakhs |
| IT & Analytics | 10% | INR 2.46 Lakhs |
| General Management | 10% | INR 3.20 Lakhs |
| Human Resources & Operations | 10% | INR 3.92 Lakhs |
Also, most of the offers received were in the Consulting sector, followed by Manufacturing & Retail. The sector-wise data are as follows:
| Sectors | Percentage of Offers |
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| Consulting | 24% |
| Manufacturing & Retail | 23% |
| BFSI | 20% |
| IT & Analytics | 14% |
| Technology, Media & Telecommunication | 8% |
| FMCG | 2% |
| Others | 9% |
Who are some of the famous alumni of IIM Shillong?
Some of the famous alumni of IIM Shillong are very prominent people who have worked hard to reach the position they are in. They include:
- Ashish Singla, (PGDM 2014) : Vice President - National Business Head at IndiaMART InterMESH Limited.
- Esha Arora, (MBA 2011) : Senior Vice President, Marketing at Info Edge India Ltd.
- Aditya Rastogi, (MBA 2017) : Digital Product Manager at Adidas.
- Anushri Bansal, (PGDM 2014) : Vice President, Corporate Banking at Yes Bank.
- Sagarica Brahma, (MBA 2019) : Associate Marketing Manager at Infosys.
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