FAQs

How many programmes does GIM offer?

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.

What are the fees for the programmes?

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.

Can I pay the fees in installments?

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.

How do I apply for a GIM programme?

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

How many hostels does GIM have?

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. 

Does GIM offer scholarships?

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

Why does GIM conduct a separate Achiever’s Round?

  • 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.

What counts as an achievement for the Achiever's round?

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

What is Achiever’s Round?

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.

How do I compute percentage marks for 10th/ 10+2?

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

What is Achiever’s Round?

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.

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

What is the eligibility criteria for GIM?

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

How do I compute percentage marks for 10th/ 10+2?

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

What is Achiever’s Round?

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.

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

What is the eligibility criteria for GIM?

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

How do I compute percentage marks for 10th/ 10+2?

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

What is Achiever’s Round?

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.

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

What is the eligibility criteria for GIM?

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

How do I compute percentage marks for 10th/ 10+2?

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

What is Achiever’s Round?

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.

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

What is the eligibility criteria for GIM?

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

How do I compute percentage marks for 10th/ 10+2?

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

What is Achiever’s Round?

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.

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

What is the eligibility criteria for GIM?

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

How do I compute percentage marks for 10th/ 10+2?

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

What is Achiever’s Round?

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.

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

What is the eligibility criteria for GIM?

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

Does the FPM program provide for a stipend?

  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

Is there accommodation provided by GIM?

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

What is the eligibility criteria for the FPM Program?

  • 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.

What is the duration of the Fellow Programme in Management (FPM) programme?

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.

What are the SOP guidelines?

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.

What is the financial support available for FPM?

  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.

What is the duration of the Post Graduate Programme in Management – Hybrid PGDM?

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

What is the intake capacity for Hybrid PGDM?

Hybrid PGDM has 120 seats.

What are the fees for the programme?

The detailed fee structure can be found here.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

What is International Double Degree in Analytics (IDA) programme?

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.

Which are the English Proficiency tests I should take if I am applying for the IDA programme at GIM?

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)

Is placement assistance available for IDA programme?

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

How do I compute percentage marks for 10th/ 10+2?

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

What is Achiever’s Round?

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.

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

What is the eligibility criteria for GIM?

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

Who is an international student?

  • 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.

How does an international student apply?

  • 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.

What are the fees for the international students?

The detailed fee structure can be found here.

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.

What is the duration of the PGDM programme?

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

What is the number of seats of the PGDM programme?

PGDM has 300 seats.

What are the fees for the programme?

The detailed fee structure can be found here.

What is the duration of the Post Graduate Programme in Management-Healthcare Management (PGDM-HCM)?

It is a two year full-time residential course.

What is the intake capacity for PGDM-HCM?

PGDM-HCM has 60 seats.

What is the eligibility to apply for PGDM-HCM?

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.

What is the duration of the Post Graduate Programme in Management – Baking, Insurance & Financial Services (PGDM-BIFS)?

It is a two year full-time residential course.

What is the intake capacity for PGDM-BIFS?

PGDM-BIFS has 120 seats.

What is the eligibility to apply for PGDM-BIFS?

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.

For whom is PGDM (BDA) suitable?

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.

What is the intake capacity for PGDM (BDA)?

PGDM (BDA) has 180 seats.

Is there any internship as part of the PGDM (BDA) programme?

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.

Does the FPM program provide for a stipend?

  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

Is there accommodation provided by GIM?

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

What is the eligibility criteria for the FPM Program?

  • 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.

What is the duration of the Fellow Programme in Management (FPM) programme?

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.

What are the SOP guidelines?

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.

What is the financial support available for FPM?

  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.

What is the duration of the Post Graduate Programme in Management – Hybrid PGDM?

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

What is the intake capacity for Hybrid PGDM?

Hybrid PGDM has 120 seats.

What are the fees for the programme?

The detailed fee structure can be found here.

What is International Double Degree in Analytics (IDA) programme?

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.

Which are the English Proficiency tests I should take if I am applying for the IDA programme at GIM?

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)

Is placement assistance available for IDA programme?

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