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

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

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New Delhi, Updated on Oct 16, 2025 11:53 IST

Deadline for 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 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

Q:   What is waitlist in IIM admission through CAT?
A:

IIM waitlist means the number students who are kept waiting for the second shortlist. The institutes select a number of students for admission out of which some miss the first list due to a few points. Such students are kept in waitlist incase any candidate from the first list chooses to not appear for WAT-PI. Those who are kept in the waitlist are invited for WAT-PI if there are seats remaining to be filled after WAT-PI round of the first batch of the students. Also read: IIM Waitlist Movement - Meaning and Past Trends

Q:   Is CAT score accepted by international B-Schools?
A:

CAT score is a national level test and is not accepted by B-Schools outside India. For pursuing MBA in foreign countries GMAT score is accepted. Indian B-Schools accept GMAT score for admitting foreign/NRI/PIO students.

CAT is also accepted for Executive MBA, PhD, FPM and other such management programmes in top colleges in India. Similarly, GMAT is also accepted for admission to domestic students in to Executive MBA and such programmes.

Q:   Does every CAT accepting college conduct GD/PI?
A:

Yes, the CAT accepting MBA colleges conduct either GD/PI or WAT/PI. Since MBA is a professional course about business and team management, personality assessment round is essential to ensure that the aspirant has the flair for management which can be polished during the programme. Communication skills, problem solving ability, management and leadership are essential qualities for MBA thus, every B-School conducts GD/PI or WAT/PI.

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