Goa Institute of Management Goa - Other Answered Questions

To apply for PGDM in Big Data Analytics admission at GIM Goa, the following documents are required:
1. Bachelor's Degree
2. XAT 2025/CAT 2024/GMAT taken between 01 January 2023 to 15 January 2025 scorecard
3. GIM Analytics Aptitude Test (GAAT) scorecard (if applicable)
4. Domicile certificate (if applying under Goan Domicile or Origin category)
5. Documentary proof of residence/education/employment in Goa (if applicable)
6. Birth certificate (if applying under Goan Origin category)
7. Proof of ancestral property in Goa (if applicable)
8. Mark sheets and certificates of Class 10, Class 12, and Graduation
9. Work experience certificates (if applicable)

For reserved category students, the admission criteria for PGDM in Big Data Analytics at GIM Goa includes:
Minimum 45% aggregate in Bachelor's Degree
Must have taken/ appeared for any one of the following: XAT, CAT, GMAT, or GIM Analytics Aptitude Test (GAAT)
The qualifying cut-off score of the competitive exam may be lowered by up to 15 points for candidates of Goan domicile/origin.
Documentary evidence of origin/domicile is required.

GIM Goa is moderately strict when it comes to the eligibility requirements of PGDM in Healthcare Management. The requirements include a minimum 50% aggregate in Bachelor's Degree, and candidates must have taken/ appeared for any one of the following exams: XAT, CAT, or GMAT. The selection criteria also consider past academic records, work experience, and face-to-face evaluation.

The college is strict when it comes to eligibility requirements of PGDM in Big Data Analytics at GIM Goa. The requirements include:
* Minimum 50% aggregate in Bachelor's Degree
* Must have taken/ appeared for any one of the following: XAT, CAT, GMAT, or GIM Analytics Aptitude Test (GAAT)
* Candidates who will complete all requirements for the degree by June 2025 may also apply
* Candidates in the last year of degree should have obtained minimum 50% aggregate (45% for SC/ST category) in the latest examination.

No, there is no direct admission to GIM Goa PGDM in Big Data Analytics programme. Admission is based on merit, and candidates must meet the eligibility criteria and go through a selection process, which includes taking a competitive exam such as CAT, XAT, or GMAT, and a further evaluation process.

Check eligibility: Minimum 50% aggregate in Bachelor's Degree and must have taken/ appeared for XAT, CAT, GMAT, or GIM Analytics Aptitude Test (GAAT).
Apply for the programme through the official website.
Appear for GAAT (if not taken XAT, CAT, or GMAT) on 2nd February 2025.
Shortlisted candidates will be invited for further evaluation, including face-to-face assessment.
Selection will be based on objective assessment (40%), past academic performance (15%), work experience (10%), face-to-face evaluation (30%), and profile assessment index/diversity (5%).

The PGDM in Big Data Analytics at GIM Goa is a good choice due to its strong curriculum, good faculty, and decent placement statistics. The course is full of ML and Data Science subjects, and the faculty is nice. However, it's worth noting that the demand for such certification holders in the industry is not high, and there is infinite demand for data Science professionals without any school or college degree.