Fees
Fees at Indian Institute of Management for the Post Graduate Programme in Management (PGPM) are structured comprehensively to include tuition, hostel, and mess fees, with the total cost amounting to approximately Rs. 25,00,000. This fee is uniform across categories and is distributed over six terms, with specific term-wise breaks of Rs.
5,72,800, Rs. 3,55,000, Rs. 3,45,000, Rs. 5,39,000, Rs. 3,40,000, and Rs. 3,30,000 respectively. A refundable caution deposit of Rs. 10,000 is also required. There are several financial aid options, including the Need-Based Financial Assistance for economically challenged participants and various scholarships such as the Aditya Birla Scholarship. Government of India scholarships are available for eligible candidates.
About Management Development Programme
IIM Shillong’s Management Development Programme offers short-term executive education for working managers and professionals, with programs spanning 2 to 30 days in areas such as finance, strategy, marketing, HR, and operations. The institute holds NIRF rank 38 in Management (2025). Admission requires no competitive entrance examination and is open to professionals across industries. The program fee is INR 30,000 per participant.
📋 Admission Status: Admissions expected to open September 2026 (Tentative).
IIM Shillong MDP Fees 2026
| Component | Amount (INR) |
|---|---|
| Program Fee | INR 30,000 |
| Total Fees | INR 30,000 |
- Fees vary across programs based on duration and delivery format.
- GST at 18% is applicable over and above the stated program fee.
- Customized MDP fees are separately negotiated with the client organization based on participant count and program scope.
- 50% of agreed fees is payable in advance before program commencement.
IIM Shillong MDP Admission 2026
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| MDP Annual Calendar 2026-27 Published | August 2026 |
- Programs are conducted throughout the year per the IIM Shillong MDP calendar.
- Registration for each program typically opens 4 to 6 weeks before commencement.
- Open MDPs require a minimum of 8 registered participants to be conducted.
- Customized MDPs require a minimum of 12 participants and are initiated by the client organization.
The dates mentioned above are tentative and subject to change.
Eligibility Criteria
- Working professionals from junior, middle, or senior management positions in any sector
- Minimum 2 years of professional work experience recommended for most program categories
- Open to candidates from corporate, PSU, central and state government, and non-profit organizations
- Organizations may nominate employees at any level based on program type and content area
- Long-duration MDPs of 6 months to 1 year may specify higher experience thresholds
Admission Process
- Access the annual MDP calendar on the IIM Shillong executive education portal and identify a relevant program
- Download the program brochure and registration form from the individual program page
- Submit the completed registration form with participant profile, designation, and organizational details
- The IIM Shillong MDP coordination office reviews the profile to confirm program suitability
- Receive a confirmation letter and fee payment instructions from the MDP office
- Pay 50% of the program fee in advance as per the prescribed schedule
- Attend the program at the IIM Shillong campus, Shillong on the scheduled dates and receive the participation certificate on completion
✓ Opt for this if
- Working professionals seeking IIM-certified short-term management upskilling
- Companies nominating managers for specific functional area training
- Managers wanting IIM-level learning without a full-time program commitment
- Northeast India professionals preferring proximity to IIM Shillong campus
- Senior managers needing a focused leadership or strategy competency refresher
✗ Skip if
- Fresh graduates seeking a formal postgraduate management degree
- Candidates needing an MBA qualification for a full career transition
- Professionals requiring internationally accredited business school credentials
- Those preferring deep academic specialization over short-term skill updates
IIM Shillong MDP Scholarships 2026
| Scholarship | Amount | Eligibility |
|---|---|---|
| Organizational Sponsorship | INR 30,000 (full program fee) | Professionals nominated by their employer organization |
| DOPT Government Nominee | Per DOPT training reimbursement norms | Central government employees on official deputation for training |
- Most MDP participants attend through full employer sponsorship of the program fee.
- Organizations enrolling 5 or more participants may request group pricing from the MDP office.
- Contact the IIM Shillong executive education office for institutional rate details.
According to an external review site Ranking 2025, IIM Shillong ranks 17 out of 370 colleges in India and 1st in state Meghalaya for its MDP program.
- 38 out of 125 under NIRF Management Ranking 2025.
- 6 out of 25 under Outlook Management Ranking 2025.
- 15 out of 100 under IIRF Management Ranking 2025.
- 4 out of 100 under The Times Of India Management Ranking 2025.
- 9 out of 275 under India Today Management Ranking 2024.
Read more on IIM Shillong Rankings here
IIM Shillong MDP FAQs
Ques. Who should attend IIM Shillong Management Development Programme?
Ans. The programme is designed for junior, middle, and senior management professionals from corporate, PSU, and government organizations. Participants with at least 2 years of work experience gain the most from the applied management content and peer learning environment. Organizations often nominate functional managers who need to quickly strengthen specific competencies without taking extended leave from their roles.
Ques. What functional areas are covered under IIM Shillong MDP?
Ans. IIM Shillong MDPs cover economics and public policy, finance and control, marketing, HR, operations, information systems, data analytics, digitalization, corporate governance, organizational behavior, leadership, strategy, and sustainability. Both open enrollment programs and organization-specific customized programs are offered across these domains throughout the academic year, with faculty drawn from IIM Shillong’s permanent roster.
Ques. What certificate does IIM Shillong award on MDP completion?
Ans. Participants who complete a Management Development Programme receive a certificate of participation issued by the Indian Institute of Management Shillong. This certificate carries the IIM Shillong brand and is widely recognized by employers as evidence of formal training at an IIM. It is not a degree certificate but serves as a credible credential for professional development records.
Ques. Can individuals apply for IIM Shillong MDP or is corporate nomination required?
Ans. Both individual and organizational registrations are accepted for open MDP programs. A minimum of 8 participants is required for a program to be conducted. Customized MDPs are exclusively designed for specific client organizations. Individuals can register directly through the IIM Shillong executive education portal after identifying a suitable program in the annual MDP calendar.
Ques. How does IIM Shillong MDP differ from its PGP or PGPEx programs?
Ans. MDPs are short-term non-degree programs of 2 to 30 days targeting specific skill areas and accessible without a CAT or GMAT score. PGP is a 2-year full-time MBA requiring a valid CAT score, while PGPEx is a 1-year executive program for professionals with 5 or more years of experience requiring GMAT or CAT. MDPs suit professionals who cannot commit to a long-duration academic program.
Ques. Is there an entrance examination for IIM Shillong MDP enrollment?
Ans. No entrance examination is required for IIM Shillong MDP enrollment. Admission is based on direct registration and a profile review by the MDP coordination office. The office assesses whether the selected program aligns with the participant professional background, role level, and development objectives. Sponsored participants are usually pre-approved by their organization before registration is submitted.