Rajiv Gandhi Indian Institute of Management
Mayurbhanj Complex Shillong http://www.iimshillong.in/
About IIM Shillong
VisionTo become an internationally recognized management Institute with a global outlook grounded in Indian values.MissionTo generate and disseminate knowledge in all aspects of management education for sustainable development and to develop innovative leaders with strong ethical values. Core Values Openness to new ideas and experiences Intellectual freedom Self-experimentation and creative pursuit Adherence to fair, just and ethical practicesCompassion for othersIIM Shillong has been set up with a vision of providing good quality management education and research in the North Eastern region of India. The decision of coming up with an Indian Institute of Management in the North East was unanimously taken by the Union Minister of Human Resource Development along with the Chief Ministers 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.Located in the green contours of North Eastern part of the country, IIM Shillong which commenced operations in 2008, remains committed to its goal of excellence in management education and research so as to evolve into a nationally and internationally recognized educational institution. Besides high quality standards and academic rigor, which are considered as the hallmark of an IIM, in IIM Shillong there is also emphasis on the ever growing significance of sustainable development and business practices. The Institute strives to impart to its students ethical values, compassionate behaviour, and concern for society. To ensure a holistic management education and to help the graduates grow into innovative leaders of the future, the Institute provides opportunities outside the classrooms as well, be it industrial interactions, sports competitions, cultural activities or entrepreneurial pursuits. The quality of instruction, rigorous course curriculum and exposures that the students get at IIM Shillong when coupled with their Summer Internship experience makes them adequately prepared and confident to face the challenges of the corporate world.Institute Governance and ManagementIIM Shillong is governed by a Board of Governor and is managed by several Executive Committees, including an Institute Management Committee, Finance Committee and a Grievance Committee.
