RGIIM, Shillong aims at creating a strong network of academicians, intellectuals, and industry professionals drawn from across the globe. This newly born IIM would not only strive to provide quality management education but would soon become a much desired destination for management aspirants. Additionally, by providing impetus to the progress of a backward region, it would help the government take a step forward towards fulfilling one of its prime plan agenda, i.e., to promote a balanced development of the country.

RGIIM would facilitate high quality management education and research in the North East region with a mission to serve the needs of industry and commerce and to train young men and women for careers in management connected with industry, commerce and business enterprises; and to undertake research and other activities to promote effective management of such enterprises. Further it will strive to become an institution of excellence having a national character but will consider the needs and aspirations of the people of the region.