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Commonly asked questions On Admissions
Goa Institute of Management accepts CAT, XAT and CMAT entrance exam scores for admission to its PGDM courses. Considering the GIM Goa past years cutoff trend, the estimated CAT 2023 cutoff will be 85 percentile for the General All India category student at GIM Goa.
Meanwhile, candidates can refer to the table given below to check out the GIM Goa past yeas cutoff trend for the General All India category candidates:
| Exam | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| CAT (percentile) | 85 | 85 | 85 |
Goa Institute of Management CAT cutoff stood at 85 percentile for 2020, 2021 and 2022 for the General category students. So, condisering the past year cutoff trend, yes a student with 80 percentile in CAT can get admission to PGDM at GIM Goa.
Common Admission Test commonly known as CAT is a national level management aptitude test which is conducted by the IIM for MBA/ PGDM admission. Candidates seeking admission to GIM Goa must appear for the CAT exam.
The total tuition fees of PGDM course ranges between INR 5.3 lakh and INR 19.4 lakh. This information is sourced from official website/ sanctioning body and is subject to change. Candidates who will qualify all the selection rounds for PGP admission will be required to pay the course to confirm their seat in the institute. In case, a candidates is unable to pay the fee within the specified time, his or her admission will stand cancelled. Candidates need to pay a application fee to apply for admission.
The application fee ranges between INR 1,750 and INR 3,000 plus GST depending on the time of application for one or two courses. The fee increases, if a candidates applies for more than two courses.
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:
| Entrance Exam | Percentile |
|---|---|
| CAT | 88 |
| XAT | 85 |
| CMAT | 98.50 |
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The institute has released the specialisation-wise median package. The highets median package 2025 stood at INR 15.40 LPA and was offered to PGDM BIFS students. Check the table below to know more:
| Course | Median Package 2025 |
|---|---|
| PGDM | INR 15 LPA |
| PGDM HCM | INR 13 LPA |
| PGDM BDA | INR 14 LPA |
| PGDM BIFS | INR 15.40 LPA |
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 placement percentage details have been disclosed for 2025 only. However, the salary details are out for 2025 and 2024. Comparing the salary data, the highest package for PGDM, PGDM BDA and PGDM BIFS has increased from 2024 to 2025. For PGDM HCM, the highest package has been constant. On the other hand, the average package for PGDM and PGDM HCM has increased from 2024 to 2025. However, a slight drop was noticed in the average package of PGDM BDA and PGDM BIFS. Check the table below for detailed GIM Goa placement comparison:
| Particulars | Placements 2024 | Placements 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| Placement rate | N/A | - PGDM: 100% - PGDM HCM: 100% - PGDM BDA: 99% - PGDM BIFS: 99% |
| the highest package | - PGDM: INR 26.3 LPA - PGDM HCM: INR 29 LPA - PGDM BDA: INR 22.5 LPA - PGDM BIFS: INR 22.3 LPA | - PGDM: INR 32.20 LPA - PGDM HCM: INR 29 LPA - PGDM BDA: INR 32.20 LPA - PGDM BIFS: INR 27.3 LPA |
| Average package | - PGDM: INR 14.81 LPA - PGDM HCM: INR 14.25 LPA - PGDM BDA: INR 15.6 LPA - PGDM BIFS: INR 15.4 LPA | - PGDM: INR 15.13 LPA - PGDM HCM: INR 14.68 LPA - PGDM BDA: INR 15 LPA - PGDM BIFS: INR 14.51 LPA |
| Median package | - PGDM: INR 14.6 LPA - PGDM HCM: INR 13 LPA - PGDM BDA: INR 14.7 LPA - PGDM BIFS: INR 15.5 LPA | - PGDM: INR 15 LPA - PGDM HCM: INR 13 LPA - PGDM BDA: INR 14 LPA - PGDM BIFS: INR 15.40 LPA |
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.
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The list of recruiters that participated in recent placement sessions is presented below:
Goa Institute of Management Top Recruiters | ||
|---|---|---|
Cognizant | Deloitte | Accenture |
Infosys | Amazon | HCL |
Amazon | HDFC Bank | TCS |
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.
Candidates are required to meet the eligibility criteria i.e. graduation for PG and master's degree for FPM programmes. Check below the list of GIM Goa courses along with their eligibility:
| Course Name | Common Eligibility |
|---|---|
| PGDM | Bachelor’s degree with a minimum of 50% aggregate (45% aggregate for SC/ ST) |
| GOAL PGDM | Bachelor’s degree or equivalent with at least 50% aggregate and a minimum of three-year work experience |
| PGDM BDA + MSc Business Analytics | 30 months of work experience (preferably 36) Statement of purpose is to be submitted |
| FPM | Master’s degree or equivalent in any discipline with at least 60% aggregate or equivalent grade along with 60% aggregate in Class 12 or equivalent |
At the PG level, the Goa Institute of Management (GIM Goa) offers two-year full-time PGDM, HCM, BDA, BIFS, and IDA courses to students. The PGDM fee is INR 5.3 lakh - INR 19.4 lakh. This fee is exclusive of various charges such as the admission charges, transportation charges, and several other charges. Students can apply for scholarships if the fee is too high.
GIM Goa provides merit-based scholarships to students pursuing a programme from the institute. It also provides a tuition fee waiver scheme to students whose family income is less than INR 8 LPA. The tuition fee waiver is awarded to deserving students subject to a maximum of 5% of the students admitted. The facility of education loans is also available to students. Find below the details of the Goa Institute of Management Scholarships:
Scholarship | Eligibility | Amount |
|---|---|---|
Academic Competence and Excellence Scholarship Scheme (ACCESS) for PGDM | ACCESS Award is offered to meritorious students who excel in the selection process. GIM offers this scholarship to 45 students |
INR 5 lakh each |
GIM-MBBS Scholarship | Candidates holding MBBS degree admitted into PGDM HCM GIM offers this scholarship to 7 students | INR 5 lakh each |
Academic Competence and Excellence Scholarship Scheme (ACCESS) for PGDM-BDA | ACCESS award is offered to meritorious students who excel in the selection process. GIM offers scholarship this to 21 students | INR 5 lakh each |
Academic Competence and Excellence Scholarship Scheme (ACCESS) for PGDM-BFIS | ACCESS award is offered to meritorious students who excel in the selection process. GIM offers this scholarship to 7 students | INR 5 lakh each |
Admission to GIM Goa is entrance-based. Candidates must first apply for admission via online mode. The selection process for PGDM course, includes XAT, CAT, CMAT, GMAT scores followed by face-to-face evaluation and profile assessment index. For PGDM BDA, candidates must also qualify GIM Analytics Aptitude Test (GAAT) for admission. FPM admission is based on XAT/ CAT/ GMAT/ JRF and other score followed by a personal interview round. The institute also considers academic performance, work experience, etc. for final selection to FPM course.
Goa Institute of Management provides various programmes and specialisations to students. For obtaining GIM Goa admission, candidates are required to appear for the prescribed entrance tests. Students can visit the official website of the GIM Goa to learn more regarding the eligibility details for their preferred course choice. Accepted exams include XAT and CAT.
Goa Institute of Management (also known as GIM Goa) is one of the top institutes in India offering quality Management education. It is approved by the AICTE and accredited by the NBA and SAQS. GIM Goa offers PGDM, PGDM (part-time) and FPM courses. It offers PGDM in four specialisations. The duration of PGDM programme is two years, PGDM (part-time is three years and FPM is four years. For PG courses, candidates must complete graduation. Candidates need to hold a PG degree to apply for FPM course. Click here to check the courses offered at GIM Goa.
The institute specifies the minimum required percentile for admission to PGDM course. Candidates can check below the GIM Goa 2021 cutoff:
Entrance Exam | Cutoff |
|---|---|
CAT | 89% |
XAT | 82% |
CMAT | 98.50% |
GMAT | 600 |
As of now, the GIM Goa average package offered to PGDM batch 2024 stood at INR 14.81 LPA. The table below showcases the course-wise GIM average package offered during Goa Institute of Management placements 2024:
Course | Average Package (2024) |
|---|---|
PGDM | INR 14.81 LPA |
PGDM (HCM) | INR 14.25 LPA |
PGDM (BDA) | INR 15.6 LPA |
PGDM (BIFS) | INR 15.4 LPA |
The GIM Goa average package trends witnessed during Goa Institute of Management placements between 2022 and 2024 are tabulated below:
Course | Average Package (2022) | Average Package (2023) | Average Package (2024) |
|---|---|---|---|
PGDM | INR 12.14 LPA | INR 14.87 LPA | INR 14.81 LPA |
PGDM (HCM) | INR 10.4 LPA | INR 15 LPA | INR 14.25 LPA |
PGDM (BDA) | INR 12.8 LPA | INR 17.2 LPA | INR 15.6 LPA |
PGDM (BIFS) | INR 11.17 LPA | INR 14.61 LPA | INR 15.4 LPA |
Candidates applying for PGDM at GIM Goa have to pay an application fee. Since the mode of applications is online, aspirants can pay the fee via any of the online payment modes as mentioned below:
| Deadline | One or Two programmes | Three or Four programmes |
|---|---|---|
| Early Bird (first slot) | INR 1,750 + GST | INR 3,500 + GST |
| Early Bird (second slot) | INR 2,500 + GST | INR 4,000 + GST |
| Last date for final closure | INR 3,500 + GST | INR 5,000 + GST |
The selection is done in two rounds, namely the regular and the achiever's rounds. For the PGDM course, a small number of candidates is selected for an early interview in Goa. Aspirants eligible for the achiever’s round can apply for ACCESS scholarships. Admission to PGDM course is based on XAT, CAT, CMAT, GMAT scores followed by face-to-face evaluation and profile assessment index. For PGDM BDA, aspirants must also qualify GIM Analytics Aptitude Test (GAAT) for admission. Additionally, Bachelor’s degree with a minimum of 50% aggregate (45% aggregate for SC/ ST) is required to apply for the PGDM course. Candidates appearing in the final year of the degree must obtain 50% aggregate (45% aggregate for SC/ ST) to apply for the PGDM course.
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 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.
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:
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Answered a month ago
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.
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered a month ago
Goa Institute of Management got 43rd rank in all-India rankings by NIRF last year. Its NIRF ranking will be released mid of the year. For more information, visit the official website of the ranking body.
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered a month ago
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 c
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered a month ago
Candidates who are applying for the IDA programme must submit a 'Statement of Purpose. They must have at least scored 50% aggregate in a Bachelor's Degree and taken either XAT 2026 or CAT 2025. Students can also apply via the GMAT score. The GMAT code for GIM is 6VN-62-51 as mentioned on the offici
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered a month ago
Goa Instutute of Management only offers admission in PGDM through management quota. Therefore, you will have to fulfil its merit and even have a valid score of XAT and CAT for admission in the program.
J
Contributor-Level 10
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