PGDM
Eligibility
Applications for Admission to full time PGDM programmes are invited from graduates. Shortlisted candidates are invited for a further evaluation.
- Minimum 50% aggregate in Bachelor’s Degree *Candidates who will complete all requirements for the degree by June 2025 may also apply. Candidates in the last year of degree should have obtained minimum 50% aggregate (45% for SC/ST category) in the latest examination.
- Must have taken/ appeared for any one of the following:
- XAT 2025
- CAT 2024
GMAT taken between 01 January 2023 to 15 January 2025 (GMAT Focus Edition or 10th Edition. Details here: https://mba.com/gmatfocus ). Ask GMAC to send the score by 31 January 2025. The GMAT code for GIM is 6VN-62-51.
Admission Process
* If not selected in achievers round, your score there will be carried forward for the regular round interviews
Shortlisting
A select group of candidates shall be invited to selected cities for Achiever's Round. All other candidates shall be interviewed online for Regular Round.
Shortlisted candidates will also need to complete an online Written Aptitude Test (WAT), with the date to be announced in due course.
What is Achiever’s Round?
The Achiever's Round is a profile-based shortlisting process that evaluates candidates based on program-specific or other achievements in areas such as academics, sports, co-curricular activities, and professional experience. This round applies to all programs based on the candidate's first preference. Candidates are shortlisted for the Achiever's Round without considering CAT/XAT/GMAT scores initially, which will be factored in later. Select candidates may receive a spot admission offer, while others will be considered alongside regular applicants.
Program-Specific Achievements: Academic toppers from select institutes, MBBS, CA/CS/CWA/CFA (US) holders, and engineering graduates with at least 24 months of full-time work experience in specific companies are invited to the Achiever's Round based on their first program preference. Programme Specific Achievements 2025-2027
Other Achievements: Outstanding performance in academics, sports, co-curricular, or at the workplace such as
• National Hockey player
• No. 2 in University Degree Course
• Topper of school in 12th
• Star performer in last appraisal
Achiever's interviews will be conducted in two cities: Goa and Delhi.
Candidates given spot offers will be eligible for ACCESS
Selection Criteria
- Objective assessment (based on XAT, CAT, GMAT score) 40%
- Past Academic Records 15%
- Work experience, if any 10%
- Face to face evaluation* 30%
- Profile Assessment Index/ Diversity 5%
** For selection for the face to face evaluation process,the qualifying cut-off score of the competitive exam may be lowered by up to15 points for candidates of Goan domicile/origin. Documentary evidence of origin/domicile.
Faqs
We’ve got the answers to all your questions.
Do I need to send exam (CAT/XAT) scores to GIM ?
No. GIM does not accept exam scores from candidates. Scores are got from IIM, XLRI.
What are First Mover and Early Bird?
GIM charges lower application fee for early applications and higher application fees closer to the final deadline.
If you make a smart choice, you pay roughly half of what you pay if you wait till the last day.
Is there any reservation or Management quota at GIM?
Admission to the Goa Institute of Management is strictly on the basis of merit and no donation in any form is sought or accepted in connection with admission.
Are there any reservations for Goan candidates?
There are no reservations for Goan candidates, but for personal interview selection, the qualifying cut-off score of the competitive exam may be lowered by up to 15 points for candidates of Goan domicile/origin.
What qualifies a candidate to be considered of Goan Domicile/ Origin?
For the purpose of application under the category of persons of Goan Domicile or Origin the student must satisfy any of the following: Goan Domicile: An applicant would be considered of Goan Domicile if he/she produces a domicile certificate issued by the Goa Government or documentary proof of residence/education/ employment in Goa for a period of at least 10 years. Alternatively, an adequate proof of the domicile of any one of the parents of the students for a period of at least 15 years should be provided. Goan Origin: Either one of the following conditions must be met: An applicant or at least one of his parents or grandparents should be /have been born in Goa (documentary proof in the form of the original birth certificate has to be produced). The applicant or his parents should have a share in ancestral property in Goa which is utilized as the family's residence or business premises. Documentary proof of this must be certified by the sub divisional magistrate or the Municipality.