GIM Goa: Courses, Fees, Admission 2026, Placements, Ranking

Yes,  GIM Goa is considered a good college. Goa Institute of Management is ranked 37th by NIRF 2024 under the Management category. GIM Goa is approved by AICTE and AIU and is accredited by NBA and SAQS. Goa Institute of Management is a member of AACSB, EFMD Global, PRME, GBSN, United Nations Sustainable Development Solutions Network, and UN-Global Compact Network India. 

MBA/ PGDM is the flagship programme of Goa Insitute of Management. It is offered in four specialisations at the PG level. GIM Goa has been ranked under the 'Management' Category by NIRF and Business Today. GIM Goa is amongst the top 2% of globally ranked B-Schools by AMBA. It is also under top 11 private business schools by Outlook India ranked in 'Top Private MBA Institutions in India' of 2022.

Besides, PGDM students are also open to placement opportunities. As per the latest report, the institute recorded 100% placement rate for its PGDM batch 2023. The highest international and domestic package offered during GIM placements 2023 stood at INR 60.4 LPA and INR 55 LPA, respectively. 

The Goa Institute of Management average package 2025 for PGDM and PGDM HCM was INR 15.13 LPA and INR 14.68 LPA. The average package offered to PGDM BDA and PGDM BIFS students during placements 2025 was INR 15 LPA and INR 14.51 LPA, respectively.

The highest international package offered during GIM placements 2023 stood at INR 60.4 LPA. This package was offered to the students of the PGDM (HCM) course. Further, the highest domestic package offered during Goa Institute of Management placements 2023 stood at INR 55 LPA. This package was offered to the students of the PGDM course. On the other hand, the highest package offered to PGDM (BIFS) and PGDM (BDA) students stood at INR 27 LPA and INR 40.2 LPA, respectively. The table below showcases the course-wise highest package offered during Goa Institute of Management placements 2023:

Note: The placements are going on for the academic year 2022-2023. The above-mentioned data may vary once the placement report 2023 is out.

The institute specifies the minimum required percentile for admission to PGDM course. Candidates can check below the GIM Goa 2021 cutoff:

The total tuition fee for Goa Institute of Management FPM is INR 40,000. This information is sourced from official website/ sanctioning body and is subject to change. Candidates need to pay the course fee at the time of admission to confirm their seat in the institute. Besides, aspirants also need to pay a one-time fee of INR 10,000 for admission.

Students who apply for withdrawal on or before June 30 of the admission year, receive full refund of the academic fee after deduction of INR 1,000 as processing charge. Further, there is deduction from the hostel fee based on the duration of the stay of student in the hostel. Students withdrawing from the course after June 30 of the admission year are not eligible for the refund.

GIM Goa offers a full-time four-year residential Fellowship Programme in Management. The courses at the GIM Goa are offered in various specialisations. Admission to the FPM course is based on CAT/ GMAT/ XAT/ CMAT/ CSIR NET/ MAT/ UGC NET/ JRF scores followed by a PI round. GIM Goa also considers the work experience, research proposal, academic performance, and statement of purpose of the candidates. A pass in master’s degree with a minimum of 60% aggregate or an equivalent grade along with a minimum of 60% aggregate in Class 12 is required to apply for the FPM course.

Candidates need to qualify national-level entrance exams such as CAT, XAT, CMAT, etc. for admission to PGDM programme. Aspirants must score equal or above the GIM Goa cutoff to take admission. Below is the minimum percentile required to get in GIM Goa:

The mode of GIM Goa admissions is online. Hence, no matter where the student is located, admissions can be applied for. Below mentioned is the step-by-step process to apply for Goa Institute of Management admission:

1: Go to the GIM official website.
2: Click on ‘Apply Now’ on the home page.
3: Read the instructions and register with the basic details.
4: Log in and fill the application form.
5: Upload the required documents.
6. Pay the application fee and submit.
7. Print a copy of the application form for further use.

Goa Institute of Management (GIM Goa) has collaborated with various universities, industries, and colleges. For this, the Goa Institute of Management has signed MoUs with several companies and institutions. Some of them are the University of Antwerp, the University of Kansas, General Insurance Corporation (GIC), Konkan Railway Corporation, and others. In collaboration with various colleges and universities, Goa Institute of Management (GIM Goa) offers PG and other courses to students. The college also arranges guest lectures for students.

Considering the past three years trend, the CAT cutoff remained consistent for GIM for open category. As per the GIM CAT cutoff 2024, the Post Graduate Diploma in Management (PGDM cutoff stood at 95 for CAT for the General AI category candidates. However, for other PGDM specialisations, it stood at 98.5 in 2024. So, the expected can be same for separate PGDM specialisation. Further, the GIM cutoff 2025 is yet to be released.

The alumni of Goa Institute of Management are working with top companies such as Infosys, Accenture, Deloitte, IBM, Google, and many more. They are working in various sectors such as Consulting, Operations, Business Development, Marketing, Sales and more. Of all the sectors, 33% of alumni work in the Business Development sector. Additionally, 19% and 18% of alumni work in the Operations and Consulting sectors, respectively. For a detailed analysis of the sector-wise distribution of alumni, see the below pie chart:

No, GIM Goa does not accept CMAT scores for its PGDM programs for admissions. It only accepts CAT or XAT exam score. CAT score of previous year is accepted and XAT score of current year is accepted.

Goa Institute of Management offers admission via Management Quota based on merit. Aspirants must contact the institute for more details on admission via Management Quota.

IT/ITES was the top recruiter for PGDM, which led to 29% of the recruitments. The Engineering and Manufacturing sector led to 25% of placements. The FMCG/FMCD sector placed 6% of its students, and the consulting sector placed 3% of its students.

The Achiever's Round is a profile-based selection process for candidates with outstanding achievements in academics, sports, or professional work (e.g., national-level athletes or top-ranked university graduates). 

• Early Evaluation: Shortlisting for this round happens before CAT/XAT/GMAT scores are considered.
• Spot Offers: High-performing candidates in this round may receive spot admission offers, whereas others are moved to the regular pool for consideration alongside standard applicants.
• Scholarships: Selected Achiever's Round candidates are eligible to apply for the ACCESS scholarship, which can provide up to ₹5 Lacs in tuition fee assistance.