Ph.

D Program
For Working Professionals

Admission Brochure
2021
About IIM Shillong
Nestled in the pristine and verdant North Located in the green contours of North
Eastern Indian state of Meghalaya, IIM Eastern part of the country, IIM Shillong
Shillong endeavours to actualize which commenced operations in 2008,
management leaders by bolstering the remains committed to its goal of excellence
latitude of thought, innovation and in management education and research so
dynamism to have a global outlook coupled as to evolve into a nationally and
with strong values. IIM Shillong has been internationally recognized educational
set up with a vision of expansion and institution. Besides high quality standards
mobilization of facilities for offering good and academic rigor, which are considered as
quality management education and the hallmark of an IIM, in IIM Shillong there
research in the North Eastern region of is also emphasis on the ever growing
India. The decision of coming up with an significance of sustainable development
Indian Institute of Management in the and business practices. The Institute strives
North East was unanimously taken by the to impart to its scholar’s ethical values,
Union Minister of Human Resource compassionate behavior, and concern for
Development along with the Chief Ministers society.
of the North Eastern States in the Review
Meeting held at Shillong during June 2004.
Shillong was drafted as the permanent
location for the institute after consultation
between the Ministry of Development of
North Eastern Region (DONER) and the
Chief Ministers of States of the region.

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Program Vision Areas of Specialisation
The doctoral level program for working • Economics and Public Policy
professionals leading to Ph.D of IIM Shillong • Marketing
endeavors to co-create knowledge in all
aspects of Management Education for • Finance and Control
sustainable development and to develop • Information Systems and Analytics
independent researchers with strong ethical • Operations and Quantitative Techniques
values. The program is committed to
inculcate in individuals the necessary • Organizational Behavior and Human
knowledge and skills for knowledge co Resource
creation who will excel in their respective • Strategic Management
area as educators and produce high quality
• Sustainability and Liberal Studies
research through publication of quality
work of international standard.

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Eligibility Criteria

Candidates should have

• A Master’s Degree (bachelor’s degree In case of grades / CGPA, the conversion to

obtained in 10+2+3 pattern, followed by percentage of marks would be based on the
a master’s degree) or a 5-year Integrated procedure certified by the respective
Master’s Degree (obtained after University/ Institution.
completing higher secondary schooling If a University/institution confirms that
in 10+2 pattern) in any discipline, with at there is no scheme for converting CGPA into
least 55% marks in the bachelor’s and equivalent marks, the equivalence would be
60% in the master’s degrees established by dividing the candidate’s
or CGPA by the maximum possible CGPA, and
multiplying the result by 100.
• A Master’s Degree (A 4 year / 8
semesters Bachelor’s degree (10+2+4
pattern) with at least 6.5 CGPA or The above qualification should be from any
equivalent marks, followed by a master’s of the Universities incorporated by an act of
degree the central or state legislature in India or
other educational institutions established
or by an act of Parliament or declared to be
• A professional qualification like CA, deemed as a University under section 3 of
ICWA, CS with at least 55% marks in UGC Act, 1956; or, recognized by the
B.Com degree. Ministry of HRD, Government of India.

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Test Scores and Validity Selection Procedure
• IIM Shillong will consider valid scores of Candidates eligible as mentioned, will be
GMAT, GRE, CAT, GATE or JRF(NET) for shortlisted based on recommendation of
admission to PhD (WP) program. Valid the appropriate committee. The shortlisted
score need to be entered while filling the candidates will be invited for personal
application form. interviews (and/or written test) online for
final selection.
• The following categories of candidates
are to be exempted from standard tests
stated above but will be required to
Reservation Policy
produce two reference letter from senior
Reservation for eligible categories will be as
leadership
per Government of India rules applicable
A. Graduates of PGP programs (2 years for doctoral program at the time of
fulltime) of IIMs or an Indian admission.
University that has features in the
top 50 institute/universities as pe
the NIRF list released by the
Government of India. (List of
Management Schools, any year)
with CGPA 6.5 out of 10 or
equivalent.

B. Individuals with at least 10 years of

rich management experience from
government or non- government
sector.

C. Individuals with minimum 5 years of

post PGP experience with PGP from
IIMs.

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Application Procedure
The application form (available from link The soft copy of the application form, one
below) should be filled up and submitted. for each area with a recent photograph
Online. pasted with all the supporting documents
(including self attested copies of mark sheet
The candidates are requested to be careful and certificates of all public examinations
while filling in the form and to check the starting from 10th, experience certificate,
same before submitting it. In case any relevant score card, age proof etc.) attached
candidate submits the form more than separately with each form may be sent
once. The first submission will be online. Application Link.
considered.

The candidates should take the print out of

the online form before submitting the Application Fee
same. If the candidate is applying for two
areas, two copies must be submitted. The application fee is Rs. 2000/-

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Program Fees

The total fees for the course is Rs. 7,50,000/- (Rs. Seven Lakh Fifty Thousand Only) + GST (as
applicable).

Amount Details Date of Payment

INR 50,000 Acceptance Fees (non-refundable) Fourth Week of April 2021

INR 2,25,000 Program Fee Instalment First Week of May 2021

INR 1,75,000 Program Fee Instalment First Week of May 2022

INR 1,50,000 Program Fee Instalment First Week of May 2023

INR 1,50,000 Program Fee Instalment First Week of May 2024

• Caution Deposit (refundable): Rs. 10,000/- *

• Accommodation and food charges will be extra (as decided by the Institute) if Campus
accommodation is available and is availed by a candidate.

* This is a onetime fee payable during the time of registration.

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Program Duration Important Dates
The minimum commitment to the program
is 3 years, but scholars are expected to Application Stages Dates
complete the program in four years and
ensure that they complete the
requirements of the program within this Date of filling the
stipulated time. In case scholar is not able application form December 20, 2020-
to complete the program in four year, they and submitting the February 15, 2021
can be given two extensions of 6 months form online
each depending upon their progress.

Announcements of
First Half of March,
short-listed
2021
Program Continuation candidates

The candidates who go beyond the above

stipulated time may be allowed to continue Interview of
Second Half of
in the program depending upon their shortlisted
March, 2021
progress and with payment of continuation candidates
fee but not beyond 7 years as under:

• After completion of 4 years into the

Announcement of First Half of April,
program an extension of one year will be
Selected Candidates 2021
given subject to a payment of
continuation fee of Rs.25, 000/- every 6
months.
Registration and
• After completion of 5 years into the Commencement of May 2021
program an appeal to the Director has to the Program
be made and such participant may be
allowed to continue in the program on a
six monthly extension basis for a period
of maximum of two years subject to
payment of a continuation fee of Rs.
50,000/- every 06 months.

• Beyond 7 years there will be no further For queries write to:

extension. [email protected]

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www.iimshillong.ac.in

INDIAN INSTITUTE OF MANAGEMENT SHILLONG

Mayurbhanj Complex, Nongthymmai
Shillong – 793 014 East Khasi Hills District,
Meghalaya, India
Phone: 0364 - 2308000