Latest Update: IIM Shillong PhD admission 2024 is open and the last date to apply is February 3, 2024. Interested candidates can register through the official webiste. 

IIM Shillong PhD (Doctoral Program) for a duration of 4 Years. Candidates with a Master’s Degree can apply for the program. PhD Students receive a stipend of INR 30,000 per month during 1st & 2nd year and INR 35,000 per month thereafter.

Course Name Doctoral Program
Stipend
  • INR 30,000 per month during 1st & 2nd Year
  • INR 35,000 per month during 3rd & 4th Year
Duration 4 Years
Selection Criteria
  • Master’s Degree or 5-Year Integrated Master’s Degree with 55% Marks in Bachelor’s Degree and 60% Marks in Master’s Degree OR
  • 4-Year Bachelor’s Degree with 6.5 CGPA followed by Master’s Degree OR
  • CA / ICWA / CS with 55% Marks in B.Com Degree OR
  • Candidates with a PGDM from IIMs with CGPA equivalent to 60%
Admission Criteria CAT / GMAT / GATE / GRE / JRF (UGC/CSIR) Scores + Academic Scores + Personal Interview + Research Proposal

IIM Shillong PhD Important Dates 2024

Event Dates
Round 1
Start of Application Process November 01, 2023
Last Date for Filling in the Application Online February 3, 2024
Shortlisting of Candidates for Personal Interview / Interaction February 5, 2024
Start of Personal Interview / Interaction Process across the Centers February 9, 2024
End of Personal Interview / Interaction Process across the Centers Mid April, 2024
Declaration of Final Offer and Wait List End of April - Beginning of May, 2024
Round 2
Start of Application Process February 8, 2024
Last Date for Filling in the Application Online March 5, 2024
Shortlisting of Candidates for Personal Interview / Interaction March 8, 2024
Start of Personal Interview / Interaction Process across the Centers March 9, 2024
End of Personal Interview / Interaction Process across the Centers Late April, 2024
Declaration of Final Offer and Wait List End of April - Beginning of May, 2024

IIM Shillong PhD Admission: How to Apply?

IIM Shillong PhD Applications can be filled online on the official website. To fill the application form for PhD, check the steps below:

  1. Click on Apply Online.
  2. Fill in all the details and provide CAT / GMAT / GATE / GRE / JRF (UGC/CSIR) Scores.
  3. Pay the amount of INR 3,000/- (Non-refundable) towards Application Fees to complete the application process.

IIM Shillong PhD FAQs

Ques. Does IIM Shillong provide accommodation for PhD students?

Ans. Yes, there is a hostel facility for all the PhD (full-time) students. However, family accommodation is currently unavailable at IIM Shillong for PhD students.

Ques. Does IIM Shillong provide any financial assistance to PhD students?

Ans. Yes, the full-time Doctoral Program students are provided with financial support covering their research requirements and modest living. They are offered a stipend of INR 30,000 for the first and second years. In the third and fourth years, applicants are offered a stipend of INR 35,000.

Ques. How are interviews conducted for IIM Shillong PhD admission?

Ans. Keeping in view the current pandemic situation, IIM Shillong would conduct interviews for PhD admission online for domestic candidates. For foreign applicants, IIM Shillong anyways conducts interviews online. 

Ques. Should I apply again for a PhD at IIM Shillong even when I applied in 2022? 

Ans. Applicants who applied at least a year back, but did not get an offer letter do not have to apply again for admission to PhD at IIM Shillong. If the candidate applied in 2022 but did not get an offer letter in 2023, can apply again for 2024 admission.

Ques. I have submitted two applications for PhD at IIM Shillong. Will both get rejected? 

Ans. Applicants must carefully submit one application for PhD at IIM Shillong. The application that was submitted first by the applicant would be considered only. Thus, applicants must not rely on submitting an application for the second time.