GIM Goa admits students to management programmes such as PGDM and IDA. The PGDM fee is INR 21.7 Lakhs, while the IDA course fee is INR 25.4 Lakhs. The evaluation round is held in February, final results come out in March, and the academic session starts in June.

Admission is based on CAT, XAT, or GMAT scores, followed by shortlisting and interview rounds. For PGDM BDA and IDA, students also have to take the GIM Analytics Aptitude Test (GAAT).

GIM Goa Important Admission Dates

Event Date
First Mover application deadline October 22, 2026
Early Bird application deadline November 19, 2026
CAT 2026 admit card download November 4, 2026 to November 29, 2026
CAT 2026 test day November 29, 2026
Achiever's Round deadline December 3, 2026
CAT 2026 deadline for GIM application December 23, 2026
XAT exam January 3, 2027, 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM
Application final closure January 4, 2027
GAAT for PGDM BDA and IDA January 31, 2027
Evaluation process February 2027
Final admission results March 2027
Academic session June 2027

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GIM Goa PGDM Admission 2026

GIM offers full-time PGDM programmes of 2 Years. The institute runs PGDM, PGDM in Health Care Management (HCM), PGDM in Big Data Analytics (BDA), and PGDM in Banking Insurance and Financial Services (BIFS). The fee for these PGDM programmes is INR 21.7 Lakhs.

Course Name Eligibility Total Fees (In INR)
PGDM Eligibility: Bachelor's degree with at least 50% marks
Duration: 2 Years
Selection Criteria: CAT or XAT or GMAT Scores + WAT + Profile Assessment
Seats: 300		 INR 21.7 Lakhs

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Student Intake for PGDM Courses:

Courses Intake Capacity
PGDM 300
PGDM in Health Care Management (HCM) 60
PGDM in Big Data Analytics (BDA) 180
PGDM in Banking Insurance and Financial Services (BIFS) 120

GIM Goa PGDM Eligibility Criteria: Students need a Bachelor's degree with 50% marks, or 45% marks for SC/ST category students, in a qualification recognized by AICTE. Final year graduation students can also apply.

GIM Goa PGDM Selection Criteria: GIM first shortlists students through CAT, XAT, or GMAT scores. Shortlisted students then go through the final selection process, which checks academic scores, Personal Interview, work experience, and profile assessment.

Students applying for PGDM in Big Data Analytics (BDA) must also appear for the online GIM Analytics Aptitude Test (GAAT).

GIM Goa Achiever's Round

The Achiever's Round is used for PGDM and PGDM in Big Data Analytics (BDA). It is a profile-based shortlisting route for scholarships. GIM checks achievements in academics, sports, co-curricular work, profile strength, experience, and similar areas.

Examples of accepted achievements include:

  • Star Performer in Last Appraisal
  • National Hockey Player
  • No. 2 in University Degree Course
  • Topper of School in 12th
  • 20th in State Board in 10th
  • District Level Volleyball Player
  • Held solo exhibition of Photographs
  • Employee of the Year

For the Achiever's Round, students can be shortlisted even without CAT, XAT, or GMAT scores. Academic toppers from selected institutions are invited for this round as ELITE applications.

GIM Goa PGDM Admission Process

  1. Students have to submit the online application form.
  2. GIM shortlists students through CAT, XAT, or GMAT scores. Academic toppers from selected institutes may be called directly for the Achiever's Round interview without using test scores.
  3. Shortlisted students appear for the interview.
  4. The institute releases the merit list.

GIM Goa IDA Admission 2026

GIM Goa offers IDA (International Double Degree in Analytics). This programme combines PGDM BDA with a Master's in Business Analytics. The course fee is INR 25.4 Lakhs, and the seat intake is 30.

GIM Goa IDA Eligibility

  • For IDA admission at GIM Goa, students must have at least 50% marks in graduation. Students who complete all degree requirements by June 2026 can also apply.
  • GIM accepts CAT 2025, XAT 2026, and GMAT taken between January 1, 2024, and January 15, 2026.
  • Students must take at least one English proficiency exam and submit scores by 31st January 2026. The required scores are:
    • TOEFL iBT, Minimum score: 100
    • IELTS, Minimum score: 7.0
    • Cambridge English Proficiency exam (CPE), Minimum grade: C
    • Cambridge English Advanced exam (CAE), Minimum grade: B
    • Cambridge English Business Certificates (BEC), Minimum grade: B

GIM Goa IDA Selection Criteria

GIM Goa selects students for IDA through the following stages:

  1. Statement of Purpose
  2. GIM Analytics Aptitude Test (GAAT), held on 1st February 2026
  3. Online Written Aptitude Test (WAT) for shortlisted students

GIM Goa FPM Admission 2026

GIM offers a residential FPM programme of 4 Years. The programme is equivalent to the PhD course level. It has 20 seats. Students admitted to FPM receive INR 62,000 per month for the full programme duration.

Applicants must have a Master's degree with 60% marks.

How to Prepare for the Goa Institute of Management (GIM) FPM Admission?

  • Students seeking FPM admission at GIM must apply through the official website.
  • The FPM application fee is INR 1500 + GST (18%).
  • Along with the application form, students must submit a Statement of Purpose (SOP), a Research Proposal (RP), and 2 Letters of Recommendation (LOR).
  • GIM shortlists students after checking the Statement of Purpose, Research Proposal, past academic performance, research interest, and relevant work experience.
  • Shortlisted students are called for a personal interview for final selection.
  • GIM releases the final merit list for the FPM programme.
  • Selected students receive offer letters individually.

GIM Goa Final Selection

The final FPM selection at GIM Goa uses the following weightage:

Parameters Weightage
SOP+ CV+ LOR 15%
Research Proposal 20%
Past Academic Record 20%
Work Experience 5%
Personal interview 40%

GIM Goa Cutoff

For General Category Round 1 MBA admissions, the GIM Goa cutoff for CAT 2025 and XAT 2025 is given below.

Course CAT Cutoff Percentile 2025 (Round 1) XAT cutoff percentile 2025 (round 1)
PGDM Healthcare Management 90 85
PGDM 90 85
PGDM Banking, Financial services & Insurance Management 90 85
PGDM Big Data Analytics 90 85

GIM Goa PGDM Weightage for Final Selection:

The final PGDM selection is based on the criteria and weightage listed below:

Criteria Weightage
Objective Assessment (CAT, XAT, GMAT) 40%
Past Academic Records 15%
Work Experience 10%
Face-to-face Evaluation 30%
Profile Assessment Index/Diversity 5%

GIM Goa Admission 2026 FAQs

Ques. Why is GAAT needed for PGDM BDA and IDA at GIM Goa?

Ans. GAAT means GIM Analytics Aptitude Test. GIM uses it to check a student's ability in Linear equations, Calculus, Matrices, Progressions, and Abstract Reasoning. The test is held online for 55 minutes and has MCQs. It does not follow strict topic-wise sections. Wrong answers carry negative marks. GAAT will be held on 1st February 2026.

Ques. Who can get shortlisted through the Achiever's Round at GIM?

Ans. GIM uses the Achiever's Round for students with strong profiles. The institute checks extracurricular work, career achievements, qualifications, past academic record, and work experience. Only selected students with outstanding profiles are called for this round.

Ques. How much does the GIM Goa application form cost?

Ans. The application fee changes by the number of programmes selected and by the application phase, as shown below:

Course First Mover Early Bird Last Date
One Program Rs. 1750 Rs. 2000 Rs. 2500
Two Programs Rs. 2000 Rs. 2250 Rs. 3000
Three Programs Rs. 2250 Rs. 2500 Rs. 3500
Four Programs Rs. 2750 Rs. 3000 Rs. 4000

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Ques. What entrance exam cutoff does GIM Goa use?

Ans. GIM Goa does not select students only through entrance exam scores. The interview process also matters. For admission, GIM accepts CAT and XAT. The CAT cutoff is 90 percentile, and the XAT cutoff is 85 percentile.

Ques. What does the IDA course at GIM Goa include?

Ans. The International Double Degree in Analytics is a residential full-time programme. After completing it, a student earns a PGDM (BDA) from GIM and an M.Sc. in Business Analytics from Nova School of Business and Economics, Portugal.