FAQs

The Post Graduate Diploma in Management (PGDM) is a two-year fulltime residential course.

PGDM has 300 seats.

The detailed fee structure can be found here.

The eligibility for the PGDM program can be checked here.

No. If you have been interviewed for the Achiever's round and not been shortlisted in that, your scores will be carried forward for consideration in the regular round shortlisting.  

Freshers are welcome to apply, as there is no mandatory minimum work experience required. The experience will be given weightage in evaluation, as per policy of the institute.

Yes, provided the experience is fulltime.

Admissions are based purely on merit, with no provision for reservations or management quotas or donation.

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It is a two year full-time residential course.

PGDM-HCM has 60 seats.

Minimum 50% aggregate marks (45% in case of candidates belonging to the SC/ ST category in a three-year Bachelor's degree (or equivalent) recognized by the Association of Indian Universities/AICTE. Candidates who will complete all requirements for the degree by 5th June 2025 may also apply. The candidates in the last year of degree should have obtained minimum 50% aggregate in the latest exam.

No, graduates from any background can apply for this programme.

The graduating students will have access to campus placement facilities, similar to all other full time programmes.

The detailed fee structure can be found here.

PGDM (BDA) program is a rigorous and intensive course aimed at creating professionals with strong understanding of the fundamentals of data science, which will help them in solving complex business problems. This programme is perfectly attuned to fit the individuals with analytical mindset and quantitative orientation. The courses taught in this program will have a unique element of hands-on training and continuous industry interface to give you a realistic feel.

PGDM (BDA) has 180 seats.

Yes, the students will be required to do an internship-based project of five months on a hands-on analytics experience at a business organization.

The graduating students will have access to campus placement facilities, similar to all other full time programmes.

The detailed fee structure can be found here.

It is a two year full-time residential course.

PGDM-BIFS has 120 seats.

Minimum 50% aggregate marks (45% in case of candidates belonging to the SC/ ST category in a three-year Bachelor's degree (or equivalent) recognized by the Association of Indian Universities/AICTE. Candidates who will complete all requirements for the degree by 5th June 2025 may also apply. The candidates in the last year of degree should have obtained a minimum 50% aggregate in the latest exam.

No, graduates from any background can apply for this programme.

The graduating students will have access to campus placement facilities, similar to all other full time programmes.

The detailed fee structure can be found here.

The International Double Degree in Analytics programme is 24 month residential full time programme. On successful completion of the programme, the candidate earns PGDM (BDA) from GIM and M.Sc. in Business Analytics from Nova School of Buisness and Economics, Portugal. Students will complete the first year at GIM and the second year at Nova School of Business and Economics, Portugal.

At least one of the exams listed:

1. TOEFL iBT (min score- 100)
2. IELTS (min score- 7.0)
3. Cambridge English Proficiency exam (CPE) (min grade- C)
4. Cambridge English Advanced exam (CAE) (min grade- B)
5. Cambridge English Business Certificates (BEC) (min grade- B)

Career support services shall be provided by both GIM & NOVA School of Business and Economics, Portugal.

IDA has 30 seats.

It is a two year part-time non-residential course.

Hybrid PGDM has 120 seats.

The detailed fee structure can be found here.

1. Monthly stipend of INR 62,000/ month for the entire duration of the programme
    
2. Contingency fund
   1. INR 25,000 per annum for four years and grant of INR 50k for Data collection during third year

Candidates will be provided hostel facility on campus, during the programme.

• A Master's Degree / Equivalent in any discipline, with at least 60 percent marks or equivalent Grade Point Average
• The candidate must have obtained at least 60 percent marks in the higher secondary schooling (10+2) or equivalent.

After successful completion of course work and comprehensive exam, candidates will get conference participation support as mentioned below –

• Four National conferences each per year (maximum financial support – INR 2,00,000) INR 50,000 per conference.
• One Foreign conference with maximum financial support of INR 2,50,000 per student during third/ fourth year.

Fellow Programme in Management is a full-time doctoral programme with three distinct phases - Course Work, Comprehensive Examination & Research Seminar and Thesis work. The programme typically would run for four years.

Guidelines for SOP: Please upload a 6-8 page (about 3000 words) Statement of Purpose (SOP) for applying to FPM programme at GIM. The broad headings for SOP may include your background, your reasons for pursuing FPM at GIM, and your career goals. This SOP should also include a section on your Research Proposal. The research proposal should state a research problem worth investigating in the given time frame. The research proposal should describe the snapshot of the broad research problem that you would be addressing during the FPM programme. Mention clearly the motivation for taking up this study, the methodology you would use to address it, and the potential contribution it would make to the larger body of research.

1. Monthly stipend of INR 62,000/ month for the entire duration of the programme
    
2. Contingency fund
   1. INR 25,000 per annum for four years and grant of INR 50k for Data collection during third year
3. Conference Support
   After successful completion of course work and comprehensive exam, candidates will get conference participation support as mentioned below –
   • Four National conferences each per year (maximum financial support – INR 2,00,000) INR 50,000 per conference.
   • One Foreign conference with maximum financial support of INR 2,50,000 per student during third/ fourth year.

FPM students are expected to conduct research to develop their skills and can assist faculty to gain from their experience. 

GIM offers 6 post graduate programmes: PGDM (flagship programme), PGDM – HCM, PGDM – BDA, PGDM – BIFS, IDA (International Double Degree in Analytics), PGDM – PT & 1 doctoral programme: FPM.

The detailed fee structure can be found here.

The hostel charges for non-AC accommodation for the entire programme are INR 1,90,000.

Students are allotted double occupancy rooms in the first year and single occupancy rooms in the second year.

Yes, fees can be paid in installments.

Installment 1a and 1b should be paid prior to joining GIM and the remaining fees should be paid as per the stated timelines.

Yes, the placement cell organizes summer internships for the students after the first year of the programme.

The detailed list of MDPS offered can be found here.

Details for applying to the programs offered by GIM can be accessed here.

There are 9 hostels equipped with all necessary lifestyle provisions for students. Besides, the campus has a swimming pool, football ground, basketball court, and various other sporting arenas. 

Yes. For scholarship details please visit the fees and financial aid page here.

The nearest railway station is Thivim (17 kms) and the nearest airports are North Goa (Manohar Intl') Airport (36 Kms) and Dabolim Airport (43 kms). 

• GIM wants to have a more rigorous and holistic selection process.
• This opportunity is offered to select few.
• The selected candidates MAY also be offered ACCESS scholarship.

Outstanding performance in academics, sports, co-curricular, or at the workplace can be highlighted as achievements for the Achiever's round. The above are indicative and not exhaustive. Examples of achievements are given below for reference:

• 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

  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

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.

Program-Specific Achievements list

Achiever's interviews will be conducted in two cities: Goa and Delhi.

At-least one programme specific achievement and/or other achievement needs to be mentioned in the form

Yes, all achievements should have documents to support and the documents should be available at the time of interview and joining the Institute.

Achiever's round will be conducted without knowing XAT/CAT/GMAT scores. The scores will be incorporated in the process later on.

CAT/XAT/GMAT scores are very much part of evaluation and a candidate with unacceptable score will not get admission, even though (s)he may have been called for Achiever's round.

No. Your scores from the Achiever's round will be considered for shortlisting in the regular round interview evaluations. 

Achievers round is applicable to all programmes based on the first preference.

The percentage of marks is computed by the process defined by the respective board. For example, CBSE considers the best of the five rule in which your main percentage is decided by one language subject I.e. English and the other 4 subjects in which you get high scores, whereas board such as Goa Board considers all subject scores to calculate the final percentage

Achiever's round is a profile-based short-listing of candidates based on their self-reported achievements in various fields such as academics, sports, co-curricular, professional experience, etc. Achievers Round is applicable to only the PGDM programme. The candidates for Achievers Round shall be shortlisted without CAT/ XAT/ GMAT scores. These exams scores will be incorporated later. An offer for spot Admission shall be given to select set of candidates, others will be considered for admission along with regular applicants.

For Achiever’s and Elite Interviews centres are located in cities including Bangalore, Goa, Kolkata, Mumbai, and New Delhi. ELITE List

You can check the eligibility for various courses on the eligibility page here.

You can know more about scholarships on the fees and financial aid page here.

GAAT stands for GIM Analytics Aptitude Test. This test conducted by GIM is intended to assess a student's aptitude in the areas of Linear equations, Calculus, Matrices, Progressions, and Abstract Reasoning. The test is for a duration of 55 minutes with MCQs. The test does not have any strict sections based on the topics stated above. This aptitude test will be administered online. Every wrong answer will carry a negative mark. GAAT will be conducted on 2nd  February 2025

For Achiever’s  Interviews centers are located in Goa and New Delhi. For regular round candidates the interview/ selection process will take place online.

No. GIM does not accept exam scores from candidates. Scores are got from IIM, XLRI.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Inform GMAC to send your GMAT score directly to GIM. The code for GIM is 6VN-62-51.

Validity: GMAT exam taken between 1st January 2023 and 15th January 2025. Ask GMAC to send the score by 31st January 2025 to GIM.

First mover: 24th October 2024

Early bird: 28th November 2024

Achiever’s Round Deadline: 5th December 2024

CAT 2023 deadline: 23rd December 2024

Last Date: 2nd January 2025

As per ACITE norm, minimum 50% aggregate marks, (45% in case of candidates belonging to SC/ST category) in a three-year Bachelor's degree (or equivalent) recognized by the Association of Indian Universities / AICTE. Candidates who will complete all requirements for the degree by 5th June 2025 may also apply. If an applicant does not complete all the requirements of his/her degree by 5th June 2025 or does not obtain 50% aggregate marks in his/her degree, the offer of admission made to him will stand cancelled. The candidates in the last year of degree should have obtained minimum 50% aggregate in the latest exam.

January 2025

• The student must be a foreign national or NRI.
• Foreign national is defined as someone who has a passport issued by a country other than India.
• NRI means Non-Resident Indian as defined in Income Tax Act, 1961.
• All applicants must have scored at least 50% aggregate in their Bachelor’s degree, awarded by a recognized University.

• Interested students will have to send an email to admissions[at]gim.ac.in with a summary of their educational background and work experience
• The admissions office will then e-mail you the Application Form along with the formats for the Letter(s) of Recommendation(s) and Statement of Purpose.
• Applicants have to mail back to the GIM Admissions Office the completed application form and the other required documents together with the application fee of US$ 60 to the registered office address given below:

Goa Institute of Management
Sanquelim, Poriem, Sattari Taluka, Goa-403505, India
Email: admissions[at]gim.ac.in
Tel: +91-832-2366700/2366925 | Fax: +91-832-2366710

• The last date for the completed application form and the set of enclosures to reach GIM is 28th February 2025.
• Valid GMAT score should be submitted to the GIM office latest by 31st March 2025.

The detailed fee structure can be found here.

Top 3 students from Africa and SAARC countries other than India will be offered a scholarship of 75% of the tuition fee.

For admission evaluation, GIM would require a GMAT score.

Yes. You can apply.

Yes. You can apply.