GIM Goa PG Admission 2026

GIM Goa runs 2-year full-time PGDM programmes. The options include PGDM, PGDM in Health Care Management (HCM), PGDM in Big Data Analytics (BDA), and PGDM in Banking Insurance and Financial Services (BIFS). The programme fee is INR 21.7 lakhs.

Student Intake for PGDM Courses:

GIM Goa PGDM Eligibility Criteria: Students need a Bachelor's degree with at least 50% marks. For SC/ST candidates, the minimum is 45%. The degree must be equivalent to a qualification recognised by AICTE. Final-year graduation students can also apply.

GIM Goa PGDM Selection Criteria: Shortlisting is done through CAT, XAT, or GMAT scores. After shortlisting, candidates go through the final selection process, which considers academic scores, personal interview, work experience, and profile assessment.

For PGDM in Big Data Analytics (BDA), candidates 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 round for scholarships. The institute looks at achievements in areas such as academics, sports, co-curricular work, profile strength, and experience.

Examples of 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

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

GIM Goa IDA Admission 2026

GIM Goa offers IDA, which means International Double Degree in Analytics. The programme combines PGDM BDA with a Master's in Business Analytics. The total fee is INR 25.4 lakhs, and the seat intake is 30.

GIM Goa IDA Eligibility

• Candidates need at least 50% marks in graduation. Students who complete all degree requirements by June 2026 may also apply.
• CAT 2025, XAT 2026, and GMAT taken between January 1, 2024, and January 15, 2026, are accepted.
• Candidates must appear for at least one English proficiency exam and submit scores by 31st January 2026. The required scores are:
  • TOEFL iBT: Minimum score of 100
  • IELTS: Minimum score of 7.0
  • Cambridge English Proficiency exam (CPE): Minimum grade of C
  • Cambridge English Advanced exam (CAE): Minimum grade of B
  • Cambridge English Business Certificates (BEC): Minimum grade of B

GIM Goa IDA Selection Criteria

For IDA admission, GIM Goa selects students through the following stages:

1. Statement of Purpose
2. GIM Analytics Aptitude Test (GAAT)
3. Online Written Aptitude Test (WAT) for shortlisted candidates

GIM Goa Scholarship

Scholarship shortlisting under the Achiever's Round is based on strong profiles and achievements. These may come from academics, sports, co-curricular activities, professional work, profile quality, and experience.

GIM Goa Admission Process 2026

GIM Goa admission uses CAT, XAT, and GMAT scores, followed by an interview round. The process works as follows:

1. Candidates first complete the online application form.
2. Shortlisting is based on CAT, XAT, or GMAT scores. Academic toppers from selected institutes may be invited directly for the Achiever's Round interview without using test scores at this stage.
3. Shortlisted candidates are called for an interview.
4. The institute releases the merit list after the selection process.

GIM Goa FPM Admission 2026

GIM Goa offers a residential FPM programme of 4 years. The course is equivalent to the PhD level. The programme has 20 seats, and FPM students receive INR 62,000 per month for the full programme duration.

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

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

• Candidates applying for FPM at GIM need to submit the application on the official website.
• The FPM application fee is INR 1500 + GST (18%).
• Along with the application form, candidates must submit a Statement of Purpose (SOP), a Research Proposal (RP), and 2 Letters of Recommendation (LOR).
• Shortlisting is based on Statement of Purpose, Research Proposal, evaluation of past academic performance, research interest, and relevant work experience.
• Shortlisted candidates are called for a personal interview for final selection.
• GIM releases the final merit list for the FPM programme.
• Offer letters are sent individually to selected candidates.

GIM Goa Final Selection

Final selection for FPM at GIM Goa follows the weightage given below: