Goa Institute of Management Opens Admissions for 2026-28 Postgraduate Management Programs

Deadline for the First Mover Application Window for eligible candidates is 23rd October 2025.

Goa Institute of Management (GIM), one of India’s premier business schools, is calling for admissions for the 2026–28 batches of Postgraduate Management Programs.

These comprehensive programs include:

• Postgraduate Diploma in Management (PGDM) – 300 seats
• PGDM – Health Care Management (HCM) – 120 seats
• PGDM – Big Data Analytics (BDA) – 180 seats
• PGDM – Banking, Insurance & Financial Services (BIFS) – 120 seats
• International Double Degree in Analytics (IDA) (PGDM BDA + MSc in Analytics from a partner international university) – 30 seats

Interested candidates can apply online using the link - https://admissions.gim.ac.in/.

Inviting eligible candidates to join GIM community Prof. Ajit Parulekar, Director, Goa Institute of Management said, “At GIM, our vision is to train future leaders who are skilled and ethical. These individuals will thrive in business; make significant contribution to the performance of the organisations they work for and give back to society in meaningful ways. Our programs, industry recognition, global ties, and commitment to responsible management education prepares them for the challenges and opportunities of a rapidly evolving world.”

Eligibility criteria for interested candidates include:

• Candidate must have a minimum of 50% aggregate marks in their bachelor’s degree (45% for SC/ST category)
• Candidates completing all degree requirements by June 2026 are also eligible to apply. Final-year students with a minimum of 50% aggregate marks in their latest examination can also apply
• Candidates with valid CAT 2025, XAT 2026, and GMAT scores taken between 1st January 2024 and 15th January 2026 can also apply

Candidates applying for International Double Degree in Analytics program must submit a Statement of Purpose (SoP) and appear for at least one of the following English proficiency exams, achieving minimum score as mandated by the Institute.

• TOEFL iBT
• IELTS
• Cambridge English Proficiency (CPE)
• Cambridge English Advanced (CAE)
• Cambridge English Business (BEC)

Candidates applying for PGDM (BDA) and IDA programs will need to take GIM Analytics Aptitude Test (GAAT) on February 1, 2026.

It is notable that the institute does not entertain any management quota or donations in its process.

Important dates -

            First Mover: 23rd October 2025

            Early Bird: 27th November 2025

            Achiever Round Deadline: 4th December 2025

            CAT Deadline: 23rd December 2025

            Final Deadline: 2nd January 2026