Candidates must have passed Graduation with 50% + CAT/XAT for admission to PGDM at GIM Goa
Course Duration
2 YearsTotal Fees
21.7 Lakhs| Total Fees | ₹19.4 Lakhs |
GIM Goa offers PGDM as a 2-year full-time diploma program in 4 specializations. The PGDM specializations include Big Data Analytics, Banking, Financial Services & Insurance Management, Healthcare Management, and General. Among these, Big Data Analytics and Healthcare Management are the most popular at GIM Goa.
GIM Goa PGDM admissions are based on the CAT / XAT / CMAT / GMAT percentile. To be eligible for admission into the PGDM program at GIM Goa, candidates must have completed graduation with a minimum of 50% marks.
The important dates for admission into the PGDM program at GIM Goa are mentioned below:
| Events | Dates |
|---|---|
| CAT Admit Card Release | Nov 05, 2025 |
| GIM Goa Early Bird Application Ends | Nov 27, 2025 |
| GIM Goa Achiever Round Application Ends | Nov 30, 2025 |
| CAT Examination | Dec 04, 2025 |
| XAT Registration Starts | Jul 10, 2025 |
| XAT Registration Ends | Dec 05, 2025 |
| XAT Admit Card Release | Dec 20, 2025 |
| CAT Application Ends | Dec 23, 2025 |
| XAT Examination | Jan 04, 2026 |
| XAT Result | Jan 15, 2026 (Tentative) |
GIM Goa PGDM program is offered in multiple specializations. The detailed fee structure of the PGDM program is mentioned below:
| Specialization | Fee Particulars | Fees Charged (INR) |
|---|---|---|
| General Big Data Analytics Banking, Financial Services & Insurance Management Healthcare Management |
Caution Deposit | 25,000 |
| First Instalment | 50,000 | |
| Second Instalment | 4.9 Lakhs | |
| Third Instalment | 5.3 Lakhs | |
| Fourth Instalment | 10.75 Lakhs | |
| Total Fee | 21.45 Lakhs |
Notes:
GIM Goa accepts the CAT / XAT / CMAT percentile or GMAT score for admission into its PGDM programs. The table below shows the GIM Goa Cutoff of 2024 for the general category:
| Specialization | CAT | XAT | CMAT | GMAT |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| General Big Data Analytics Banking, Financial Services & Insurance Management Healthcare Management |
90 | 85 | 98.5 | 620 |
GIM Goa Placements has been concluded for 2025. GIM highest package for the PGDM program reached INR 32.20 LPA, while the GIM Goa average package stood at INR 15.13 LPA.
Some of the leading recruiters at GIM Goa placements include Capgemini, Cognizant, Accenture, Deloitte, Wipro, Hexaware, EY, and Infosys. The highest and average packages offered to PGDM students in the past few years are mentioned below:
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The highest package offered to PGDM students has increased again in 2025 after decreasing in 2024. However, the average package has remained consistent over the last three years.
GIM Goa Placements 2025 data shows that students were placed in multiple sectors, including FMCG, Consulting, IT, and Manufacturing. Given below are the number of students placed in the respective sectors in the placement drive of 2025:

The total fee comparison between GIM Goa, IMT Ghaziabad (Institute of Management Technology), and FSM Delhi (FORE School of Management) for PGDM specializations is mentioned below:
| Specialization | GIM Goa | IMT Ghaziabad | FSM Delhi |
|---|---|---|---|
| General | INR 21.45 Lakhs | INR 21.53 Lakhs | INR 20.77 Lakhs |
| Big Data Analytics | INR 21.45 Lakhs | - | INR 20.77 Lakhs |
| Banking, Financial Services & Insurance Management | INR 21.45 Lakhs | INR 21.53 Lakhs | INR 20.77 Lakhs |
From the above data, it is observed that GIM Goa is more expensive compared to IMT Ghaziabad and FSM Delhi. However, both GIM Goa and IMT Ghaziabad have a similar fee structure.
GIM Goa has received rankings from various institutions over the years. It has been ranked 43 in India by NIRF for the MBA category in 2025. The GIM Goa Ranking received from different ranking agencies in the management category is mentioned below:
| Ranking Agency | Year | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| IIRF | 2025 | 12 |
| Outlook | 13 | |
| NIRF | 43 | |
| The Week | 2024 | 18 |
| India Today | 24 |
GIM Goa offers merit-based scholarships for the PGDM programs. Given below are the GIM Goa Scholarship and the minimum eligibility requirements to avail the scholarships:
| Scholarship Name | Specialization | Eligibility Criteria | Scholarship Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Academic Competence and Excellence Scholarship Scheme (ACCESS) |
General | Offered to 45 students, the CGPA should be 5.6 or above in the first year of the program | INR 5 Lakhs |
| Big Data Analytics | Offered to 21 students with a 5.6 or above CGPA in the first year of the program | ||
| Banking, Financial Services & Insurance Management | Offered to 7 students who have completed CA/CS/CMA | ||
| GIM - MBBS Scholarship (GMS) |
Healthcare Management | Offered to 7 students, candidates must have an MBBS degree from a recognized/college with a high score + 5.6 or above CGPA in the first year of the program |
Ques. Can I get admission to GIM Goa PGDM only through the Achiever’s round?
Ans. No, the CAT/XAT/CMAT/GMAT scores are an important part of the evaluation, and a candidate with an unacceptable score will not get admission into the PGDM program of GIM Goa, even though he/she may have been shortlisted via the Achiever's round.
Ques. What is the ROI for PGDM at GIM Goa?
Ans. The Return on Investment (ROI) of the PGDM program at GIM Goa is an important factor for students and parents to consider. The total fee for a 4-year PGDM program at GIM Goa is INR 21.45 Lakhs. In terms of placements, the university offered an average package of INR 15.13 LPA in 2025. Candidates can check the PGDM ROI mentioned below:
| Average Fees | Average Package | ROI |
|---|---|---|
| INR 21.45 Lakhs | INR 15.13 LPA | 70.5% |
Ques. Can freshers apply for PGDM at GIM Goa?
Ans. Yes, Freshers can apply to PGDM programs of GIM Goa; there is no mandatory minimum work experience required. The experience will be given weightage in evaluation, as per the policy of GIM Goa.
Total Fees
₹ 21,70,000Total Fees
₹ 21,70,000Total Fees
₹ 21,70,000Total Fees
₹ 21,70,000| Highest Placement | ₹ 32.2 Lakhs |
| Average Placement | ₹ 15.1 Lakhs |
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