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GIM Goa Admission Dates 2026
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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 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 |
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 |
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.
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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.
GIM Goa admission process involves registration, selection rounds and admission confirmation. Candidates need to qualify national-level Management entrance exams for selection. GAAT is GIM Aptitude Test conducted by the institute for admission to PGDM BDA and PGDM BDA + MSc in Business Analytics. Candidates need to register by paying application fee. Once entrance exam is conducted, selected candidates need to come for a personal interview round. After selection, aspirants need to pay the programme fee to confirm seat.
GIM accepts CAT Scores for admission to the various PGDM courses. GIM CAT cutoff 2024 has been concluded and as per the available data, the cutoff differs as per the PGDM specialisatons for the open AI category candidates. Wherein, the Post Graduate Diploma in Management (PGDM was the most competitive course with a Last Round percentile of 95 for the General AII India category students
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The highest package bagged during Goa Institute of Management placements 2025 was INR 32.20 LPA. This was offered to PGDM and PGDM BDA students. Take a look at the table below depicting the course-wise GIM the highest package 2025:
| Course | the highest Package (2025) |
|---|---|
| PGDM | INR 32.20 LPA |
| PGDM HCM | INR 29 LPA |
| PGDM BDA | INR 32.20 LPA |
| PGDM BIFS | INR 27.3 LPA |
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.
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%.
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.
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GIM Goa Admission FAQs
Goa Institute of Management (GIM Goa) is famous for its infrastructure and the courses it offers to students across Management, Accounting, Human Resource Management, and other streams. Goa Institute of Management (GIM Goa) is located in Goa and spread across 50 acre of land. GIM Goa consists of a well-stacked library with a collection of over 7,100 titles, and annual reports of around 1,000 companies. It provides all the basic facilities to students, including wi-fi enabled campus, air-conditioned classrooms, hostel facilities, etc. GIM has 75+ highly knowledgeable full-time faculty members.
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.
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.
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 |
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 |
General category students who have scored at least 50% are eligible for admission in GIM Goa PGDM courses. For SC/ST category, scoring at least 45% is must for admission. Along with that scores of either XAT or CAT exam are must 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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:
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 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.
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.
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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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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
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.
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered a month ago
GIM PGDM (Part time) involves the percentage basis selection criteria. 30% weightage is given to work experience, 30% weightage is given to past academic records, 30% weightage is given to face-to-face evaluation and 10% weightage is given to composite diversity index.
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