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{{Infobox university
| name = Indian Institute of Management Shillong
| former_name = Rajiv Gandhi Indian Institute of Management Shillong
| motto =
| image = Rajiv Gandhi Indian Institute of Management Shillong logo.png
| image_upright = .7
| established = {{start date and age|df=yes|2007}}
| type = [[Public school (government funded)|Public]] [[business school]]
| chairperson = [[Shishir Bajoria]]<ref>{{cite news|last1=Pathak|first1=Vikas|title=Four IIMs to get new chairmen|url=http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-national/four-iims-to-get-new-chairmen/article19695142.ece|access-date=11 October 2017|work=[[The Hindu]]|date=16 September 2017|language=en}}</ref>
| director = Naliniprava Tripathy (Director In Charge)<ref>{{cite web |title=IIM Shillong Leadership |url=https://www.iimshillong.ac.in/leadership |website=IIM Shillong |access-date=2 March 2026}}</ref>
| city = [[Shillong]]
| state = [[Meghalaya]]
| country = [[India]]
| coor = {{Coord|25|33|30.27|N|91|54|18.09|E|type:edu|display=inline, title}}
| campus = [[Urban area|Urban]]
| enrollment =
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| administrative_staff = 59<ref>{{cite web |title=IIM Shillong RTI Handbook |url=https://www.iimshillong.ac.in/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Revised-RTI-Handbook-16-02-26.pdf |website=IIM Shillong |access-date=2 March 2026}}</ref>
| website = {{URL|https://www.iimshillong.ac.in/}}
| students =
| academic_staff = 35<ref>{{cite web |title=IIM Shillong RTI Handbook |url=https://www.iimshillong.ac.in/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Revised-RTI-Handbook-16-02-26.pdf |website=IIM Shillong |access-date=2 March 2026}}</ref>
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'''Indian Institute of Management Shillong''' ('''IIM Shillong''' or IIM-S) is a public, fully autonomous management institute in the city of [[Shillong]], [[Meghalaya]]. It was the seventh [[Indian Institutes of Management|Indian Institute of Management]] to be established in [[India]].

Founded in 2007, IIM Shillong offers postgraduate, doctoral, and executive programmes in management education, and Management Development Programmes (MDPs) spanning different streams of management. Admissions to the institute are based on scores obtained in the [[Common Admission Test]] (CAT) and further an extempore and personal interview rounds. In addition, from 2025, the institute also admits students to the Integrated Programme in Management (IPM), a five-year course, through the IPMAT (IIM Indore) entrance examination.<ref name=":0">{{Cite news |title=IPM Overview - IIM |url=https://www.iimshillong.ac.in/ipm/overview |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250907172803/https://www.iimshillong.ac.in/ipm/overview |archive-date=2025-09-07 |access-date=2025-10-10 |work=IIM |language=en-US}}</ref>The institute also has a Centre for Development of North Eastern Region (CEDNER), constituted to offer programmes relevant to the local community and society of the state and [[Northeast India|the region]].

== History ==
The proposal to start an Indian Institute of Management in the Northeast was unanimously taken in June 2004 by the [[Union Council of Ministers of India|Union Minister]] of [[Ministry of Human Resource Development (India)|Human Resource Development]] along with the [[Chief Minister]]s of the [[Seven Sister States|North Eastern states]] in the review meeting held at Shillong.<ref>{{Cite web|title = National : Seventh IIM to be set up in Shillong|url = http://www.thehindu.com/2005/10/25/stories/2005102506591200.htm|website = [[The Hindu]]|date = 2005-10-25|access-date = 2015-11-28}}{{dead link|date=April 2021|bot=medic}}{{cbignore|bot=medic}}</ref> Shillong was drafted as the permanent location for the institute after consultation between the [[Ministry for Development of North Eastern Region|Ministry of Development of North Eastern Region]] (MDONER) and the Chief Ministers of the states.<ref>{{Cite news|title = IIM Shillong to begin operations next year|newspaper = Business Standard India|date = 25 July 2007|url = http://www.business-standard.com/article/management/iim-shillong-to-begin-operations-next-year-107072501029_1.html|access-date = 2015-11-28|last1 = Pathak|first1 = Kalpana}}</ref>

The foundation stone for the institute was laid by Shri. [[Arjun Singh (politician, born 1930)|Arjun Singh]], Union Minister of Human Resource Development, on 1 December 2007.<ref>{{Cite web|title = HRD Minister to lay foundation stone for IIM Shillong tomorrow|url = http://www.oneindia.com/2007/11/30/hrd-minister-to-lay-foundation-stone-for-iim-shillong-tomorrow-1196429962.html|website = www.oneindia.com|date = 30 November 2007|access-date = 2015-11-28}}</ref> The admittance of the first batch of students for the Post-Graduate Programme was formally inaugurated by Dr [[Donkupar Roy]], Chief Minister of Meghalaya, on 4 July 2008.<ref>{{Cite web|title = Country's seventh IIM starts from today|url = http://www.sify.com/news/country-s-seventh-iim-starts-from-today-news-national-jegrPibifdj.html|archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20150924214956/http://www.sify.com/news/country-s-seventh-iim-starts-from-today-news-national-jegrPibifdj.html|url-status = dead|archive-date = 2015-09-24|website = [[Sify]]|access-date = 2015-11-28}}</ref>

The institute was set up at the Mayurbhanj Palace, the summer retreat of the [[Mayurbhanj State|Mayurbhanj Kings]] of [[Odisha]]. The Palace was renovated by the Meghalaya government<ref>{{Cite web|title = Old Shillong palace campus for India's newest IIM - Indian Express|url = http://archive.indianexpress.com/news/old-shillong-palace-campus-for-india-s-newest-iim/253326/|website = archive.indianexpress.com|access-date = 2015-11-27}}</ref> with the construction of a permanent campus in development at Umsawli.

The first chairman of the Board of Governors was Shri. Rathindra Nath Dutta, and the first director, Prof Ashoke K. Dutta.
[[File:IIM Shillong New Campus.jpg|thumb|IIM Shillong New Campus]]

== Institute Logo ==
IIM Shillong's logo was designed by Anil Sinha and Ankita Gajjar from the [[National Institute of Design, Ahmedabad]].{{citation needed|date=June 2021}}

== Campus ==

[[File:Front Lawns.jpg|thumb|Front Lawns]]
The campus has an auditorium for conducting seminars, conferences, culture programmes, students' events and other significant events of the institute.{{citation needed|date=April 2021}}

== Academics ==
=== Post-Graduate Programme in Management (PGPM) ===
This is a two-year, fully residential Master of Business Administration program with a curriculum comprising a mix of compulsory courses and electives, supplemented by specialized courses on industry sectors. Participants are offered subjects from the areas of [[economics]], [[finance]], [[Human resource management|human resources]], [[information technology]], [[marketing]], [[Operations management|operations]], and general management. The programme begins with a two-week foundation course on sustainability which focuses on developing sustainable practices in business management. Sustainability modules are also incorporated into every subject offered.<ref>{{Cite web|title = IIM Shillong Courses - Post-Graduate Programme in Management|url = http://www.iimshillong.in/programmes/post-graduate-programme-in-management.asp|website = www.iimshillong.in|access-date = 2015-11-28}}</ref>

Some of the unique courses offered at IIM Shillong include Northeast Studies, Doing Business in the Northeast, Decoding Organizational Pathologies, and Sports Management,<ref>{{Cite web|title = Post CWG should see demand in sports management courses|url = http://www.sify.com/news/post-cwg-should-see-demand-in-sports-management-courses-news-national-kkck4ceigde.html|archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20101006075041/http://sify.com/news/post-cwg-should-see-demand-in-sports-management-courses-news-national-kkck4ceigde.html|url-status = dead|archive-date = 2010-10-06|website = [[Sify]]|access-date = 2015-11-27}}</ref> to name a few. Participants in the second year are also encouraged to undertake courses of independent study (CIS). Participants of the programme also undergo a summer internship between April and June, as part of the course.

=== Post Graduate Program for Executives – (PGPEx) ===
This is a twelve-month fully residential Executive Master of Business Administration (Executive MBA) program for executives that aims to provide the opportunity to learn and conduct trans-national business.<ref>{{Cite web|title = IIM Shillong PGPEx Programme- The Background|url = http://www.iimshillong.in/pgpex/pgpex.asp|website = www.iimshillong.in|access-date = 2015-11-27}}</ref> This course is spread across two campuses – IIM Shillong and [[EADA Business School]], [[Barcelona, Spain]]. In addition to classroom facilitation, the course structure also includes practical learning through internships and industry visits in both countries.

=== Integrated Programme in Management (IPM) ===
The Integrated Programme in Management (IPM) at IIM Shillong is a five-year, fully residential course combining undergraduate and postgraduate management education, with admissions through the IPMAT ([[Indian Institute of Management Indore|IIM Indore]]) entrance examination. The program integrates Indian philosophical traditions with contemporary management practices and learner-centered pedagogies aligned with the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020. It emphasizes holistic, ethical, and socially responsible leadership, blending core management subjects with interdisciplinary modules on Indigenous Knowledge Systems, [[Social science|social sciences]], and [[sustainability]]. The curriculum combines theoretical instruction with practicums and experiential learning, aiming to develop reflective, responsible, and culturally grounded leaders.<ref name=":0" />
{| class="wikitable"
|End of First Year
|'''Certificate''' in Management
|-
|End of Second Year
|'''Diploma''' in Management
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|End of Third Year
|'''UG Degree –''' Bachelor in Business Administration – BBA
|-
|End of Fourth Year
|'''UG Degree –''' Bachelor in Business Administration – BBA (Honors)
|-
|End of Fifth Year
|'''PG Degree – '''Masters in Business Administration MBA
|}

=== Doctoral Programme (PhD) ===
This is the doctoral level programme offered by IIM Shillong. The PhD is a four-year fully residential Doctor of Management programme fellowships awarded in the following areas: economics, finance, HR, information systems, marketing, and operations management. Admissions for this programme are based on scores obtained through [[Common Admission Test|CAT]], [[Graduate Management Admission Test|GMAT]], [[Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering|GATE]], [[Graduate Record Examinations|GRE]], or the Junior Research Fellowship (JRF) examination.<ref>{{Cite web|title = IIM Shillong Courses - Fellow Programme in Management|url = http://www.iimshillong.in/programmes/fellow-programming-management.asp|website = www.iimshillong.in|access-date = 2015-11-27}}</ref>

=== Management Development Programme (MDP) ===
These are short duration programmes varying from two days to six months, for working executives from the industry, education, and government sectors, held both on- and off-campus. The MDPs furnish executives a chance to familiarize themselves with the latest techniques, tools, and skills spanning different streams of management from Education Management to Sustainable Development.<ref>{{Cite web|title = IIM Shillong Courses - Management Development Programmes|url = http://www.iimshillong.in/programmes/management-development-programme.asp|website = www.iimshillong.in|access-date = 2015-11-27}}</ref>

=== Centre for Development of North Eastern Region (CEDNER) ===
Formerly known as the Accelerated Learning Centre (ALC), the CEDNER has been constituted to organize both short-term and long-term programmes relevant to the local community and society of the state and the region. Courses offered at the CEDNER respond to local needs, and make institute facilities available for training people from the region during various phases of their business and entrepreneurial activity.<ref>{{Cite web|title = CEDNER:Centre for Development of North Eastern Region: IIM Shillong|url = http://www.iimshillong.in/programmes/cedner.asp|website = www.iimshillong.in|access-date = 2015-11-27}}</ref>

=== Faculty Development Programme (FDP) ===
The institute also offers programmes for faculty development at regular intervals to help familiarize with current and relevant industry trends and practices.

=== Course Pedagogy ===
The pedagogy at IIM Shillong follows a case-based system. Participants are provided cases and supplement readings. Analysis and solutions are then discussed in groups with faculty facilitating and grading the dialogue. Participants are also encouraged to undertake projects falling under the purview of the subject and share their learnings with others.

=== Faculty ===
[[File:Student canvas tribute to Dr Kalam.jpeg|thumb|Canvas graffiti of Dr [[A. P. J. Abdul Kalam]] as an IIM Shillong student tribute|300x300px]]
The institute has a current faculty strength of 28 permanent faculty<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.iimshillong.in/rti/11.pdf|title=Iimshillong.in}}</ref> and close to 40 visiting faculty. Faculty visiting IIM Shillong are usually renowned professors from institutes across the world.

The former [[President of India]], Dr [[A. P. J. Abdul Kalam]], was a regular visiting faculty at the institute, offering courses for the second year students on a variety of subjects. Dr Kalam, on 27 July 2015, collapsed while delivering a lecture on 'Creating a Liveable Planet' at the institute. After being placed in an intensive care unit, Dr Kalam was confirmed dead owing to a sudden cardiac arrest.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.news18.com/news/india/abdul-kalam-showed-no-signs-of-life-when-brought-to-hospital-doctor-1026532.html|title=Abdul Kalam showed no signs of life when brought to hospital: Doctor|date=2015-07-27|access-date=2016-08-31}}</ref>

=== International Collaborations ===
IIM Shillong currently has a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with [[Nanyang Technological University]] for the PGPM. MoUs signed previously include those with [[Drexel University]], [[Virginia Commonwealth University]], and Hamburg Media School, among others. The PGPEx has a MoU with [[Ocean University of China]], Qingdao, P.R.C and (School of Management) [[Fudan University]], Shanghai P.R.C

=== Admissions ===
Admission to IIM Shillong is governed by the Common Admission Test (CAT), an annual exam administered by the IIMs for selection into various business schools across India. The selection to IIM Shillong is a multi-stage process that is defined by the admission policy.<ref>{{Cite web|title = Post-Graduate Programme (PGP) Admissions at IIM Shillong|url = http://www.iimshillong.in/admission/admission-policy2016-18.asp|website = www.iimshillong.in|access-date = 2015-11-27}}</ref> There are slight variations in the criteria depending on the course applied for.

In 2025, IIM Shillong admitted its first batch of students to the Integrated Programme in Management (IPM), a five-year course that combines undergraduate and postgraduate management education. Admissions to the programme are based on the IPMAT (IIM Indore) entrance examination.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2025-08-01 |title=How many IIMs offer UG courses? A look at eligibility, seats, fee structure |url=https://indianexpress.com/article/education/how-many-iims-offer-ug-courses-a-look-at-eligibility-seats-fee-structure-10160658/ |access-date=2025-10-10 |website=The Indian Express |language=en}}</ref>

=== Library ===
The library, named as the [[Exim Bank (India)|Exim Bank]] Knowledge Centre, has books, journals, magazines, and other information resources. The Knowledge Centre is also fully automated with the help of [[VTLS]], maintaining different databases for books, reports, audio cassettes, video cassettes, CDs and journal articles.

===Rankings===
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| NIRF_B_2022 = 26
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Outlook I Care has revealed the IIM Shillong Ranking 2021 and the institute is placed 11th among the country's top 50 management schools. According to the NIRF Management Ranking 2022, IIM Shillong is ranked 26th.<ref name=Rankings_NIRF_B_2022/> IIM Shillong is ranked 16th among India's top 100 business schools in the India Today MDRA ranking 2020.

== Student life ==
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=== Student Activities ===
IIM Shillong is a student-run institute with participants taking care of daily functioning of the institute outside academics and administration. This is with a view to provide the participants hands-on experience in everyday management, problem-solving, and event management.

Student committees handle everyday processes such as placements, hostel and IT requirements, student affairs, etc. Clubs are societies that are dedicated to interest in different domains of management and otherwise. They also play pivotal roles in determining electives offered under different domains.

=== Committees ===
* '''Alumni Committee''' – provide year-round interfacing between the alumni and institute, primarily over videoconferencing and the alumni portal. Also organize Melange, the annual alumni meet.
* '''Cultural Committee''' – all festive celebrations within the institute and the local community are organized by the Cultural Committee. Other events organized include [[SPIC MACAY|SPICMACAY]] concerts and Waltzzz, the annual dance workshop.
* '''Hostel Committee''' – take care of hostel amenities pertaining to stay and food. The committee also organizes the intra-college sports fest, Rannbhoomi.
* '''IT Committee''' – provide IT related solutions to the participants, faculty, and staff.
*'''Placement Committee''' – coordinate Summer Internship and Final Placements for the participants.<ref>{{Cite web|title = IIM Shillong – Placement Committee|url = http://www.iimshillong.in/placement/placement_committee.aspx|website = www.iimshillong.in|access-date = 2015-11-27}}</ref>
*'''Public Relations Cell''' – handle all external communication with the media, corporate, and other institutes. The committee hosts multiple events throughout the year – The Podium, the corporate interaction series; Synergy, the corporate videoconferencing series; and TEDxIIMShillong, an independently organized [[TED (conference)|TED]] event at IIM Shillong. The PR Cell is also responsible for online presence, institute information, admission mentoring, subscriptions, and merchandising.
* '''Sports Committee''' – responsible for the selection and management of sporting teams representing IIM Shillong. They also organize the Bamboo Premier League and Kopda Cup, auction-based intra-college football and cricket tournaments.
* '''Student Council''' – the apex student body. The Council handles all student affairs and interfaces between students and the administration. They also organize the annual Golf Cup; KhlurThma, the annual management fest; and Udaan, the annual business conclave.
* '''Symphony, the Literary Committee''' – publish the annual institute magazine, Symphony. Also arrange weekly movie screenings and group discussions.

=== Special Interest Groups (SIGs) ===
Special Interest Groups are student groups that pursue allied interests. There are a number of SIGs, for various pursuits such as photography, trekking, cinema, gaming, etc.

=== Internships & Placements ===
Summer Internships are mandated as part of the course curricula. The Placement Committee of IIM Shillong is responsible for overseeing the Summer Internship and Final Placements. Prominent recruiters over the past few years for both the Summer Internships and Final Placements include [[Amazon.com|Amazon]], [[American Express]], [[Boston Consulting Group]], Beiersdorf, [[Robert Bosch GmbH|Bosch]], [[D. E. Shaw & Co.]], [[Dabur]], [[Deloitte]], [[Egon Zehnder]], [[Flipkart]], [[Google]], [[GlaxoSmithKline|GSK]], [[Hero MotoCorp]], [[HSBC]], [[Hyundai Motor Company|Hyundai]], [[IBM]], [[ITC (company)|ITC]], [[JPMorgan Chase|J. P. Morgan Chase]], [[KPMG]], [[L'Oréal|L’Oréal]], [[Mahindra & Mahindra|Mahindra]], [[MetLife]], [[Nestlé]], [[Nomura Group|Nomura]], [[Ola Cabs|Ola]], [[Perfetti Van Melle|Perfetti van Melle]], [[PricewaterhouseCoopers]], [[Procter & Gamble]], [[Renault–Nissan Alliance|Renault–Nissan]], [[Reserve Bank of India]], [[Siemens]], [[Snapdeal]], [[State Bank of India]], [[Tata Group|Tata Administration Services]], [[Volvo]], and [[Yes Bank]] to name a few.<ref>{{Cite news|title = Tata Steel, RBL offer most internships at IIM-Shillong - The Economic Times|url = http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/tata-steel-rbl-offer-most-internships-at-iim-shillong/articleshow/50922162.cms|website = The Economic Times|access-date = 2016-02-12}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.iimshillong.in/placement/Placement%20Brochure_2015-16.pdf|title = Iimshillong.in}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title = IIM Shillong completes final placements with average CTC of Rs 13.04 lakh|url = http://articles.economictimes.indiatimes.com/2015-02-04/news/58795664_1_iim-shillong-placement-process-average-ctc|archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20150211063647/http://articles.economictimes.indiatimes.com/2015-02-04/news/58795664_1_iim-shillong-placement-process-average-ctc|url-status = dead|archive-date = 11 February 2015|website = timesofindia-economictimes|access-date = 2015-11-27}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title = IIM Shillong : Placement 2013; Average salary at IIM Shillong@ Rs 12.22 lakh|url = http://www.mbauniverse.com/article.php?id=6919|website = www.mbauniverse.com|access-date = 2015-11-27}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|url=http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/industry/jobs/sales-marketing-emerges-as-the-most-sought-after-domain-in-iim-shillongs-placements/articleshow/57082215.cms|title=Sales & marketing emerges as the most sought after domain in IIM Shillong's placements - The Economic Times|newspaper=The Economic Times|access-date=2017-02-11}}</ref> Students have also opted outed of placements to start their own ventures across the world.<ref>{{Cite news|title = IIM-Shillong completes placements - The Times of India|url = http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/home/education/news/IIM-Shillong-completes-placements/articleshow/34111479.cms|website = The Times of India| date=23 April 2014 |access-date = 2015-11-27}}</ref>

=== Live Projects & Competitions ===
A number of live projects are undertaken by the students of IIM Shillong. These range from government initiatives to projects from entrepreneurial ventures. These projects serve to enhance the participants’ competence across different domains while also providing additional exposure to the industry.

Students also partake in a number of competitions hosted by various companies and other business schools. IIM Shillong has developed proficient niche for competitions, having won various prestigious competitions such as the American Express Centurion Challenge, the HSBC IB League,<ref>{{Cite web|title = IIM Shillong wins Inaugural HSBC IB League|url = http://meghalayatimes.info/index.php/front-page/32362-iim-shillong-wins-inaugural-hsbc-ib-league|website = Meghalaya Times|access-date = 2015-11-27}}</ref> L’Oréal Brandstorm,<ref>{{Cite web|title = Team IIM Shillong wins L'oreal brandstorm 2014 national finals|url = http://www.ibnlive.com/news/india/team-iim-shillong-wins-loreal-brandstorm-2014-national-finals-681697.html|website = IBNLive|access-date = 2015-11-27}}</ref> Nomura Case Study Competition, Tata Steel-a-thon,<ref>{{Cite web|title = Steel-a-thon 2014 witnesses a thrilling Grand Finale|url = http://www.tatasteelindia.com/pressrelease/content.asp?title=Steel-a-thon-2014-witnesses-a-thrilling-Grand-Finale&id=1129|website = www.tatasteelindia.com|access-date = 2015-11-27|archive-date = 8 December 2015|archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20151208065033/http://www.tatasteelindia.com/pressrelease/content.asp?title=Steel-a-thon-2014-witnesses-a-thrilling-Grand-Finale&id=1129|url-status = dead}}</ref> and Wipro Earthian,<ref>{{Cite web|title = IIM-Shillong emerges as Wipro Earthian national winners|url = http://www.thehindubusinessline.com/on-campus/iimshillong-emerges-as-wipro-earthian-national-winners/article5670687.ece|website = The Hindu Business Line| date=9 February 2014 |access-date = 2015-11-27}}</ref> to name a few.

=== Events ===
==== The Podium ====
The Podium is the annual corporate interaction series of IIM Shillong. Organized jointly by the Public Relations Cell and the Placement Committee, the event sees corporate leaders from top companies address the participants on the industry and provide inputs on structuring their careers. The series is set over 20 sessions between the months of July and September.

==== EmergE ====
Emerge is the flagship entrepreneurship summit at IIM Shillong held mid-September. The event hosts various conclaves where industry doyens have a dialogue on their areas of expertise. EmergE also has two competitions for students from business schools - R€vo£u$n, the business plan competition and Reveal, the football case study sponsored by [[Royal Wahingdoh F.C.|Royal Wahingdoh]].

==== KhlurThma ====
KhlurThma is the annual management fest of IIM Shillong. The event is held during the second week of October in tandem with the Golf Cup. The event sees participation from over 5000 teams across the top business schools in India.

==== Golf Cup ====
The IIM Shillong Golf Cup is the flagship event of the institute. Held in October or November every year, the Golf Cup is the first such tournament to be held by any business school in India. The event emphasizes on taking corporate interaction out of the classroom onto the greens. Every year, the event sees a massive participation of reputed golfers, corporates, and top bureaucrats who compete at the Shillong Golf Course in various categories.

==== Udaan ====
Udaan is the annual business conclave that is hosted at IIM Shillong with the objective of connecting businesses from the Northeast with resources from across the world. Udaan serves as a platform where Northeast businesses can get access to advanced industry practices and technical know-how from industry pioneers, to utilize them in enhancing productivity.
[[File:Roshan Abbas at TEDxIIMShillong.jpeg|thumb|[[Roshan Abbas]] at TEDxIIMShillong|320x320px]]

==== TEDxIIMShillong ====
An independently organized TED event, under the banner of [[TED (conference)|TED]], TEDxIIMShillong, held in February every year, provides the platform to initiate ideas on fields outside business studies particularly, technology, entertainment, and design. The 2014 event organizer from the institute also received a TEDxChange Scholarship and represented India at [[TEDGlobal]] 2014 in [[Rio de Janeiro]].<ref>{{Cite web|title = The TEDxChange Scholarship {{!}} TEDx in the developing world {{!}} TEDx Program {{!}} Programs & Initiatives {{!}} About {{!}} TED|url = https://www.ted.com/about/programs-initiatives/tedx-program/tedx-in-the-developing-world/tedxchange-scholarship|archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20140320034456/http://www.ted.com/about/programs-initiatives/tedx-program/tedx-in-the-developing-world/tedxchange-scholarship|url-status = dead|archive-date = 20 March 2014|website = www.ted.com|access-date = 2015-11-28}}</ref>

==== Melange ====
Melange is the annual alumni meet held towards the end of January. Organized by the Alumni Committee, the event serves as a congregation of IIM Shillong's alumni while also keeping the alumni abreast about the institute's progress.

==== SusCon ====
The Sustainability Conference is the annual international conference on sustainability held in March every year. The conferences sees papers on sustainability across different domains, submitted from all over the world. Scholars and corporate from over 20 countries have participated over multiple editions of the conference.

==== Nexus ====
Nexus is the annual senior-junior meet held in the month of May. Held across six cities, Nexus provides incoming participants with a better idea on the two years at IIM Shillong as they get to interact with both the second year students and alumni.

==== Other Events and Initiatives ====
IIM Shillong has also initiated a number of events that are still in their nascent stages such as, the Shillong chapter of the [[Mensa International|Mensa IQ Test]]; PiktoTourShillong a global infographics workshop held across five destinations worldwide by [[Piktochart]]; a 5k run that flags off the Golf Cup,<ref>{{Cite web|title = IIM Shillong marathon a huge draw|url = http://www.telegraphindia.com/1141010/jsp/northeast/story_18911768.jsp#.VlhyGHYrLIU|archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20141111070726/http://www.telegraphindia.com/1141010/jsp/northeast/story_18911768.jsp#.VlhyGHYrLIU|url-status = dead|archive-date = 11 November 2014|website = The Telegraph|access-date = 2015-11-27}}</ref> and Nurturing Minds, a teaching initiative by the students for the local community.<ref>{{Cite news|title = IIM-Shillong announces programmes on Kalam's birth anniversary - The Times of India|url = http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/guwahati/IIM-Shillong-announces-programmes-on-Kalams-birth-anniversary/articleshow/49387082.cms|website = The Times of India| date=15 October 2015 |access-date = 2015-11-27}}</ref> The institute also observes various days of national importance, marked by deliverances.<ref>{{Cite web|title = IIM Shillong joins forces on Swachh Bharat Mission|url = http://www.meghalayatimes.info/index.php/region/27176-iim-shillong-joins-forces-on-swachh-bharat-mission|website = Meghalaya Times|access-date = 2015-11-28}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title = IIM Shillong observe first Constitution Day : Nagaland Post|url = http://www.nagalandpost.com/ChannelNews/Regional/RegionalNews.aspx?news=TkVXUzEwMDA5MDM1MQ%253D%253D|website = www.nagalandpost.com|access-date = 2015-11-28}}</ref>

IIM Shillong had also been instrumental in drafting Meghalaya's sports policy ahead of the 2016 [[South Asian Games]] in Shillong and [[Guwahati]].<ref>{{Cite news|title = Meghalaya Sports Policy to be now drafted by IIM-Shillong: Min|newspaper = Business Standard India|date = 25 March 2015|url = http://www.business-standard.com/article/pti-stories/meghalaya-sports-policy-to-be-now-drafted-by-iim-shillong-min-115032501043_1.html|access-date = 2015-11-27|agency = Press Trust of India}}</ref>

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