Here are some differences between IIM Ahmedabad and IIM Shillong-
IIMA is already the leader, while IIM Shillong aspires to become one. Regardless, both of these are great institutes for management studies.
IIM Ahmedabad is the best management school in the country. In many ways, it has defined the benchmark of excellence in management education. IIM A has a legacy of over 60 years and is highly reputed all across the globe. It offers excellent networking opportunities and career outcome possibilities. The placement record of the institute is phenomenal.
IIM Shillong is a new IIM and is still in the process of making an individual identity.
IIM Ahmedabad in 2008 was the first management school in India to be awarded with EQUIS (European Quality Improvement System) accreditation by the EFMD (European Foundation for Management Development). It is the pioneer of Management schools in India.
IIM Shillong is following IIM Ahmedabad’s footsteps. It is presently operating from a temporary campus in Mayurbhanj complex. The building is in progress in the permanent campus area.
The table given below gives a brief overview of both the institutes:
Categories |
IIM Ahmedabad |
IIM Shillong |
Established in |
1961 |
2008 |
Campus |
Permanent |
Temporary |
Placement Percentage |
100% |
75% |
Highest Salary Package |
70 LPA |
28-48 LPA |
Average Salary Package |
20-25 LPA |
10-15 LPA |
Lowest Salary Package |
12 LPA |
6 LPA |
Starting Fees |
23 lakhs |
10 lakhs |
Top companies visit during the placement program, like Microsoft, Google, Estee Lauder, Accenture, JP Morgan, Goldman Sachs, Nestle, Hindustan Unilever Limited, The Royal Bank of Scotland, Barclays, P&G, Morgan Stanley, Edelweiss, McKinsey and Company and many more.
Faculty -
The location is also a factor, because many students have complained about the location of IIM Shillong being unfavourable because of its network disturbances and internet availability.
IIM Shillong though being a new establishment has the want to be better as the reputed and older IIMs.