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.

The Rajiv Gandhi Indian Institute of Management (RGIIM) offers a comprehensive two years Post-Graduate Diploma in Management Programme (PGDM). The course has been designed to provide a holistic approach towards addressing business problems of the new millennium and beyond. The institute aims to develop unbeatable leaders for an economically and ecologically sustainable society, with the help of a unique curriculum that comprises a mix of compulsory and elective courses, supplemented by specialised courses on industry sectors.

The Rajiv Gandhi Indian Institute of Management (RGIIM) also offers one year program Post Graduate Program for Executives - Managing Business in India and China. The Executive Management Program aims at equipping the participants with adequate knowledge and business skills for managing businesses in India and China, and also enabling them to operate at strategic levels with a global outlook by synergizing all functional areas of Management. Moreover the participants will be trained to in Chinese language, Chinese Culture and Chinese tradition understanding which is important for doing business in China.

Post-Graduate Programme in Management

The Institute offers the Post-Graduate Programme in Management [PGP], a two-year full time residential programme for graduate students from all disciplines who aspire to choose a career in management.

The Post-Graduate Programme commenced from the academic session 2008-'09 (in the temporary accommodation) at “Mayurbhanj Palace”, which was renovated by State Government for the purpose. A flagship programme called Post-Graduate Diploma in Management (PGDM) with an annual student intake capacity of 60 in the first 2 years has also been implemented. The Government of Meghalaya has disbursed about 120 acres of land free of cost for setting up the permanent campus of RGIIM at Shillong.

A cohesive network of academicians, intellectuals and industry professionals drawn from across the globe makes RGIIM a centre of quality management education. The students from many corners of the country look forward to acquiring their management training from here. A quick impetus in the infrastructural upliftment of the region rests on the shoulders of the Institute. It would assist the government to take a big step forward to execute one of its prime plan agenda, the promotion of a sustainable and balanced development of the nation.
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For Overseas Candidates      

The Institute also welcomes candidates from other countries. Candidates from neighbouring nations are invited to participate in the comprehensive programmes of the Institute.     
Course Fee

The tuition fee for the ongoing batch of the two-year residential PG Programme is INR 4.00 Lacs. The fees does not include boarding & lodging charges.
Diploma

On successful completion of the programme, participants will be awarded "Post-Graduate Diploma in Management".
No. of seats and course fee are subject to revision and approval of the competent authority.