Does GIM Goa really provide 100% placements with good average salaries?

GIM Goa has a good record of placements for its PGDM courses. As per the latest report, the highest package offered during GIM Goa placements in 2024 stood at INR 29 LPA. The GIM Goa average package offered to the PGDM batch 2024 stood at INR 14.81 LPA. Further, the GIM Goa average package offered to PGDM HCM and PGDM BDA batch 2024 stood at INR 14.25 LPA and INR 15.6 LPA, respectively. The key highlights of Goa Institute of Management placements for the PGDM Class of 2023 and 2024 are tabulated below: Particulars PGDM Statistics (2023) PGDM Statistics (2024) Total students 242 191 Highest package INR 55 LPA INR 26.3 LPA Average package INR 14.87 LPA INR 14.81 LPA Median package INR 14.7 LPA INR 14.6 LPA Total offers 240+ NA Total recruiters 60 54 Placement rate 100% NA Note: The placements are going on for the academic year 2023-2024. The data mentioned above may vary once the final placement report 2024 is out.

What is the placement percentage at Goa Institute of Management?

The GIM Goa placement percentage for PGDM and PGDM BIFS batch passing out in 2025 was 100%. For PGDM HCM and PGDM BDA, the percentage of students placed was 99%.

Does Goa Institute of Management have good placements?

Yes, the institute has a good placement record. During placements 2025, 100% placement rate was achieved for PGDM and PGDM HCM. For PGDM BDA and PGDM BIFS, the percentage of students placed was 99%, The overall the highest package recorded during GIM placements 2025 was INR 32.20 LPA which was bagged by PGDM and PGDM BDA students. Furthermore, the average and median packages offered to PGDM students were INR 15.13 LPA and INR 15 LPA. For PGDM HCM, the average and median packages stood at INR 14.68 LPA and INR 13 LPA. The average package for PGDM BDA and PGDM BIFS was INR 15 LPA and INR 14.51 LPA.

Who were the top recruiters of Goa Institute of Management?

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

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Goa Institute of Management admissions 2026 are open. Other latest updates are as follows:

The CMAT 2026 exam has been conducted for admission to MBA/PGDM/MMS courses, and the result can be expected in Feb 2026.
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Candidates have to apply on the institute’s website for the preferred programme. GIM Goa offers courses in various fields and streams. Aspirants have to pay the programme fee to confirm their seat at the institute. Check below table for tuition fee, eligibility criteria, and qualifying exam for GIM Goa:

Courses	Tuition Fees	Eligibility
MBA/PGDM(5 courses)	21.4 LGet Fee Details	Graduation : 50 % Exams : XAT CAT
FPM(1 course)	40 KGet Fee Details	10+2 : 60 %
Certificate(1 course)	24.6 LGet Fee Details	Exams : CBSE 12th ISC+1 More

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Q: Can I get GIM Goa at 80 percentile in XAT?

XAT cut off is released category wise. The cut off percentile for female candidates and male candidates are different. The cut offs for engineering and non engineering candidates are different and XAT cut offs for PGDM BM and PGDM HRM are different. As per the GIM Goa cutoff 2023, the percentile was 85 for the General All India category students. So, considering the previous year cutoff trend, a candidate should score above or in the range of 80 to 85 percentile in XAT.

Q: How can I get admission to the GIM Goa PGDM course?

The modes of Goa Institute of Management (GIM Goa) course admission are online and offline. Admission to various courses is based on merit and entrance examination scores. The accepted entrance exams are CAT, XAT, and others. Students applying through the CAT must first register for the CAT exam. Then appear for the CAT exams. Then with valid scores apply on the official website of the Goa Institute of Management GIM Goa. For exact eligibility criteria, please visit the official website of the college.

Q: How can I get admission in GIM Goa?

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.

Q: Can I get GIM at 80 percentile for PGDM admission?

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.

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After the completion of the application process, candidates must pay the GIM - Goa Institute of Management fees for admission confirmation and seat allotment. The total fees of any course might include different components that can vary from course to course. Check out the GIM Goa fee structure of the offered courses in the table below:

Course Name	One-Time Fee	Tuition Fee
MBA/PGDM	INR 25,000	INR 5,35,000 to 19,40,000
PG Diploma		INR 19,40,000
FPM	INR 10,000	INR 40,000
Certificate		INR 1,15,000

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Q: What is the fees of GIM Goa PGDM?

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.

Q: What is the fee for FPM at GIM Goa?

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.

Q: Is GIM Goa PGDM ranked?

GIM Goa has been ranked by multiple ranking agencies under 'Management' Category. NIRF ranked GIM in 2022 and 2023 rankings. It 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. Below are GIM Goa rankings:

Publisher	2022	2023
NIRF	36	33
Business Today	NA	27

Q: Does GIM Goa provides waiver in fee?

Yes, GIM Goa offer waiver in tuition fee. GIM Goa provides a tuition fee waiver scheme to students whose family income is less than INR 8 LPA to PGDM students. 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. The awardees would get a full waiver of the tuition fee. The award shall be based on the assessment of the financial need, considering total family income and economic condition of the family.

GIM Goa Admission Dates 2026

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MBA/PGDM Admissions 2026

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Undergraduate Degree with 50% aggregate
Accepting Exams: XAT, CAT

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Feb '26	MBA/PGDM Evaluation ProcessOngoing

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Q: What is eligibility for FPM at GIM Goa?

Aspirants need to pass a master's degree or equivalent in any discipline with at least 60% aggregate or equivalent grade to apply for Goa Institute of Management FPM programme. Candidates must also secure a minimum of 60% aggregate in Class 12 to apply for admission.

Q: Which are the specialisations offered in PGDM at GIM Goa?

PGDM is a full-time two-year flagship course that is offered by the Goa Institute of Management (GIM Goa). PGDM has received NBA accreditation and is equivalent to the Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree of any Indian university. PGDM at the Goa Institute of Management (GIM Goa) is offered in four specialisations namely, General, Big Data Analytics and Banking, Insurance & Financial Services, Healthcare Management, and others. Candidates must have completed graduation to apply for admission to any of the PGDM specialisation.

Q: Can I get into GIM with 83 percentile?

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

Q: What is the GIM Goa CAT Cutoff?

The GIM GOA CAT Cutoff 2024 was released for admission to its MBA/PGDM courses. Candidates seeking admission should have a valid CAT Cutoff to be able to avail a seat at this institute. The CAT Cutoff 2024 for the PGDM in Healthcare Management course was at 88 percentile for all categories under the All India quota.

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The companies that visit our campus are the best in their industries like Reliance India Limited, Diageo, Barclays, and GEP etc.

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Satisfied with the infrastructure, campus life, crowd, and academic excellence.

Placements: Even though achieving 100% placements is quite difficult, GIM BDA has seen 90%+ students getting placed consistently over the years. The highest package is around 25 LPA and the lowest is around 10 LPA. Top companies include Accenture, JPMC, HSBC, EY, Optum, Aditya Birla, Natwest, etc.

Infrastructure: The infrastructure of the college is exceptional. You also get to witness a serene view of the mountains from various points inside the campus. There is 24/7 Wi-Fi installed in all the hostel rooms, classrooms, and labs with good speed. The mess food is above average and most people say it is better than other residential campuses. There is a lot of variety every week. The sports facilities are also phenomenal but medical services are pretty average.

Faculty: Most of the faculty is wonderful here, with a few exceptions. Honesty, you have to rely on self-study at the end of the day. But the teachers are very helpful. The curriculum is quite technical and people who come from unrelated backgrounds and have no interest in analytics, states, programming, or Maths might struggle. There are mid-term and end-term examinations along with weekly quizzes. You can easily pass in them with a decent effort.

Other: A lot of extracurricular and academic activities and fests/parties keep happening throughout the year. There are multiple student-driven clubs and committees which keep the students engaged. There is not a dull day at GIM!

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My college is Goa Institute of Management.

Placements: The placement of summer internships starts from the first semester itself, along with final year placements. Many companies, including leaders like JP Morgan, Deloitte, and Goldman Sachs, visit our campus. The highest package is 27 lakhs, and the average is 15 lakhs. Roles are different; many companies offer business development associate roles.

Infrastructure: Campus infrastructure is aesthetic and modern. The library has limited seats with a plan for extension. The weather in Goa is either very hot or rainy. The hostel consists of non-AC double occupancy rooms with an option to upgrade to a single AC room at an extra cost. Each room is furnished with a bed, cupboard, shoe rack, and a small side table for casual use. The accommodation fee for two years is 1,80,000 rupees, which includes meals four times a day: dinner, lunch, breakfast, and evening snacks. The food quality is high and hygienic, and the seafood has a good taste.

Faculty: GIM has a high number of faculty members who hold Ph.D. degrees, bringing a wealth of knowledge. This intensive two-year program is unfolded in six terms, three per year. Each term is packed with 8-9 engaging subjects. GIM’s flagship program takes a unique approach; the first year covers business domain and strong foundation subjects, and the second year offers a journey of choosing specialization subjects.

Other: Beaches are a great distance from the college, but you should make a plan.

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One of the best campus life among b-schools in India.

Placements: 100% students are placed. 26 Lacs was the highest fees, 8.5 Lacs was the lowest, and the average was 11.5 Lacs. Jp Morgan, icici bank, reliance industries, gep, EY, and ITC are some of the top recruiters. Sales manager, financial analyst, risk analyst, data analyst, research intern are some of the offered roles. 90% got internship from college, rest of the students availed it on their own from outside the college.

Infrastructure: 50 acres campus, state of art academic block. The library is great and has almost all the resources available. The campus is fully Wi-Fi, shares a common password so it's easily accessible. The classrooms are fully air conditioned and good enough for spending the whole day doing classes. 2. 2 sharing non AC room is provided in 1st year and single non AC room in 2nd year, the mess is good, serves 4 meals a day and taste is decent enough. Sports facilities are great enough, has a full fledged multi purpose auditorium dedicated to sports with swimming facilities. The medical facilities are not good.

Faculty: All the teachers are highly qualified and well experienced. Few of them also have decent industry exposure. The overall teaching quality is 6.5 out of 10. The course curriculum is decent enough to cater to the basic needs of meeting the academic requirements for an MBA, but keeping the industry standards in mind, it does need some rectifications.

Other: The campus life, the eventful 2 years, the decent placement offers, the location. The placement average, peer to peer learning, the return on investment. This can proudly be said that GIM is one of the best in terms events, campus life, fest, extra curriculars.

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Best B-School in India for Business Analytics and Data Science Enthusiasts.

Placements: The PGDM - Big Data Analytics programme of GIM has been creating buzz around India. Even after being a 4-year-old programme BDA has achieved new heights and has set new records when it comes to placements. The programme achieved 100% placements in the month of December itself with the highest package of 30.17 LPA, setting an all-time high college record. The average is also expected to increase and go above 13+ LPA. The highest package of SIP is 1.2 Lacs per month. Top recruiters visited the campus from various sectors and have offered various job roles in Analytics as well in General Management.

Infrastructure: GIM has the best classroom infrastructure with high-tech Labs powered by SAS and other Big Data tools Microsoft Azure, Power BI, Tableau, and so on. The library is accessible for the students 24x7 with all curriculum books and good infrastructure for students to prepare for their assignments and projects. The classrooms, hostels are having a high-speed Wi-Fi connection which goes up to 200mbs download speed. The hostel rooms are quite spacious and well maintained. The mess provides a variety of delicious food from all parts of India so that all the students get to taste their regional food as well as not feel homesick. The college provides infrastructure for various sports like Cricket, Football, Table Tennis, Badminton, Basketball and many more. The campus also has a swimming pool and gym facilities.

Faculty: Faculty members for BDA are from top-notch colleges around the world like Stanford, IITs and IIMs. There are and few faculty members who have come with a good corporate experience and they are always there to guide the students and conduct various projects with them to make them ready for the corporate world and step up to face real-life problems. The faculty members are always approachable and take a keen interest to explain the concepts in the class. The case study pedagogy for solving managerial and analytical problems makes the course interesting.

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I am proud to be a part of GIM, a great B-school with many opportunities to learn and grow.

Placements: Even after being the new program, GIM big data analytics witnesses 100% of students are placed due to high industry demands and a well-structured curriculum. The highest salary package offered is 1.2 lakh per month till now and for finals, it is 30.17 lakhs. Top recruiters included companies from various sectors offering roles such as data scientist and business analyst.

Infrastructure: GIM has recapitulated the personification of being one of the best colleges of management in India by not only postulating an unparalleled education but also bestowing students with enormous amenities. It touches all parts of a student's life, by taking care of their varied interests and provisioning them with courts, laboratories, library, etc., and also maintaining hygiene with beautification of the college to maintain the dignity and the peace of students or faculty members.

Faculty: Faculty members are well versed with the knowledge that should be imparted to the students. They have a vivid experience in their fields, and hence through their interactions, the students can relate to them to solve any Rubik's Cube problem in their particular subjects. The course is very diligently illustrated and allows students to also tap into their varied fields. It not only prepares the student for their challenges in jobs or businesses but also sets an eye for detail on each aspect that is essential as a future manager.

Other: Pursuing PGDM in big data analytics is one of the superlative choices while being in a renowned college like Goa Institute of Management. It has created an epitome of achievements and growth with a good approach to curriculum, faculty members, and infrastructure. About BDA in GIM data is useless without the skill to analyze it, and hence GIM offers this high-demand course to look for ways to exploit the power of big data. By incubating BDA in 2018, GIM has stepped a ladder up and accomplished a whole new achievement by unlocking the power of the data-driven approach. The structural representation of events that takes place in GIM, helps students to build their persons in other fields as well. It grants them to embrace their interests and engage themselves in extra-curricular activities to frame an all-rounder personality. These events also enhance students' horizons to think creatively and through their interactions, they learn the diverse viewpoints of others from different states.

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Students can have a good future by doing Bg Data Analytics at GI.

Placements: Data analytics is gaining popularity as the most important trend that businesses are looking for. PGDM - BDA is an amalgamation of management and in-demand analytical skills. The placements have been extremely promising for a relatively new course. The major recruiters of our course are from the banking industry. The USP of GIM - Big Data Analytics is the 5-month summer internship program helping students gain hands-on industry experience on analytical tools.

Infrastructure: I would rate the college 10/10 in terms of infrastructure. Labs are equipped with powerful analytical tools that are accessible 24X7 by students. The campus is lush green and is Wi-Fi enabled throughout. Classrooms are spacious and air-conditioned. The mess offers a variety of dishes both Continental/Indian and is maintained by a student-driven health club. Medical assistance is available 24X7 for the students.

Faculty: Faculty members are very good, with rich experience in the relevant field. Visiting faculty are industry leaders. They visit the campus and help students gain hands-on knowledge of the current industry trends. The course curriculum is carefully laid out keeping in mind the industry needs. Students are given training in SAS by industry professionals.

Other: I opted for this course because data is the new trend. Big data analytics is one of the most in-demand career paths today. The need to learn analytics is at its peak and PGDM-BDA is one of the top colleges offering a full-time program with good placements and a great course structure. Apart from this, the Goa Institute of Management has been known for being extremely diverse and student-driven. For most students, the 2 years of MBA is not just a degree but a complete personality development experience.

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Q: What are the PGDM specialisations offered by GIM Goa?

GIM Goa PGDM is a two-year full-time flagship programme accredited by the National Board of Accreditation (NBA). PGDM is offered in four specialisations. The institute offers PGDM in four specialisations, namely:

General
Healthcare Management
Big Data Analytics
Banking, Insurance, Financial Services

Q: When can I apply for GIM Goa PGDM?

GIM Goa early applications open in the October for PGDM admission. Candidates need to apply online on the official website of the institute for PGDM programme. Below is GIM Goa tentative admission dates for PGDM:

Event	Date
Application begins	Oct
Application closed	Jan of the admission year

Q: How to get admission to FPM course offered at GIM Goa?

The institute offers a four-year full-time residential Fellowship Programme in Management at the doctoral level. The course is offered in 12 specialisations. Admission to FPM course is based on XAT/ CAT/ MAT/ GMAT/ JRF scores followed by a PI round. The institute also considers the academic performance, work experience, research proposal and statement of purpose of the candidates. A pass in 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 is required to apply for the FPM course. Click here to know the complete admission process for FPM.

Q: What is the expected CAT cutoff 2025?

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.

Q: When will CMAT 2025 be conducted?

CMAT 2025 was on January 25, 2025, almost four months ahead of previous years. The CMAT exam is usually held in March-April, but in 2023 and 2024, it was held in May. The last time CMAT was held in January was in 2019.

The NTA announced registration dates via an official circular, which was released online on the NTA website on November 14, 2024. The CMAT 2025 exam schedule includes registration window open and close dates and form correction dates. CMAT 2025 registration has started, and the last date to apply was December 13, 2024, and the admit card was released on January 20, 2025.

Q: How to get admission to PGDM course at GIM Goa?

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.

Q: Is it worth doing an MBA from Goa Institute of Management?

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.

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What is the average package offered during GIM placements?

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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.

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What is the median package offered during Goa Institute of Management placements?

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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

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Does GIM accept CMAT for PGDM program?

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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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What is GIM's NIRF ranking for PGDM?

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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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What is the "Achiever’s Round" and how does it differ from the Regular Round in GIM PGDM?

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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).