
The OB & HR specialization at IIM Shillong is designed to develop people-centric leaders capable of managing organizations in dynamic environments. It focuses on understanding human behavior, leadership, organizational culture, and strategic HR practices. Students learn to align human capital with business strategy, manage change, and drive organizational effectiveness. The program uses case studies, simulations, and live projects to build skills in talent management, leadership development, and organizational transformation.
• Course Level:
PG
• Stream:
Management
• Specialization:
Human Resource Management
• Eligibility
-Bachelor’s degree (any discipline)
-Minimum 50% marks (45% for reserved categories)
-Valid CAT score
• Entrance Exams Accepted
• Process
-Apply through CAT exam
-Shortlisting based on: CAT score Academic performance
-Selection rounds: Written Ability Test (WAT) Personal Interview (PI)
-Final merit list based on composite score
• Application Deadline
Not Available
# 38 ( As per NIRF 2025 )
# 24 ( As per NIRF 2024 )
# 10 ( As per Business Today )
# 38 ( As per NIRF 2025 )
# 24 ( As per NIRF 2024 )
# 10 ( As per Business Today )
The program integrates human resource management, organizational behaviour, HR analytics, and strategic leadership with a strong sustainability focus, preparing students for HR leadership roles. Its case-based pedagogy and industry-aligned curriculum ensure practical exposure to real-world organizational challenges.
The curriculum includes HR analytics, industrial relations, performance management, leadership, and organizational diagnosis, offering a comprehensive understanding of people management and business strategy. These courses help build expertise in managing talent and designing high-performance organizations.
The specialization equips students with skills in talent acquisition, employee engagement, and strategic HR alignment, enabling roles such as HR business partner, talent manager, and organizational consultant across industries with strong leadership and decision-making capabilities.
The program uses a case-based learning approach combined with projects, group discussions, and experiential learning, helping students apply organizational behaviour theories to real business situations and develop analytical and problem-solving skills.
Yes, students undergo summer internships and live projects, gaining hands-on experience in HR functions such as performance management, consulting, and organizational development, which enhances employability and industry readiness.
Students gain leadership, communication, HR analytics, and decision-making skills along with expertise in organizational change, employee relations, and strategic HR management, making them capable of driving business growth through effective people management.
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