Goa Institute of Management Admission 2025: Admission Dates, Courses, Fees, Cutoff, Selection Criteria, Application Process

Goa Institute of Management Admission 2025: Admission Dates, Courses, Fees, Cutoff, Selection Criteria, Application Process

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Goa Institute of Management Admission 2025 to the 2-year full time flagship PGDM program is based on entrance examinations followed by a Personal Interview round. The total fee for the PGDM course is INR 20.40 Lakhs. The Institute offers PGDM in 3 specializations i.e. PGDM (HCM), PGDM (BDA), and PGDM (BIFS). You can also opt for FPM program in the Doctorate level at GIM Goa. Moreover, the Institute offers International Double Degree in Analytics (IDA) program where you complete the first year in GIM and pursue the 2nd year at Nova School of Business and Economics, Portugal. GIM accepts CAT, XAT, CMAT, GMAT as the entrance examinations for admission to the PGDM courses and its specializations. 

  • You need to have graduation with 50% to be eligible for PGDM and Hybrid PGDM program (Part time) at Goa Institute of Management. 
  • You have to appear for GIM Analytics Aptitude Test (GAAT) for admission to PGDM in Big Data Analytics (BDA) program. 
  • The selected meritorious students will also get an opportunity to get shortlisted in Achiever's Round. 
  • The selection will be given to First Preference and will be admitted without CAT, XAT, GMAT scores. Later, the authorities will incorporate the exam scores. 
  • As an FPM student at GIM, you will get a monthly stipend of INR 62K and an opportunity to attend national and international conferences, workshops etc.

Goa Institute of Management Admission 2025: Important Dates 

Check all the important dates of courses and exams of Goa Institute of Management (GIM Goa) admission 2025. 

Courses/Exams Events Important Dates 
Achiever Round Application Deadline 5th December 2024 
PGDM Application Deadline 2nd January 2025 
GAAT Exam Date 2nd February 2025 
XAT 2025 Application Deadline 10th December 2024 
Exam Date 5th January 2025 

Goa Institute of Management Admission Process 2025 

Admission to Goa Institute of Management (GIM) is through GMAT, CAT, XAT, CMAT entrance examinations followed by Personal Interview rounds. You also have to appear for GIM Analytics Aptitude Test (GAAT) for admission to the PGDM (BDA) program. Application is done in online mode for GIM Admission 2025. You can also opt for International Double Degree in Analytics (IDA) program where you will earn PGDM (BDA) from GIM and MSc in Business Analytics from Nova School of Business and Economics, Portugal. To be eligible for IDA course, you need to have at least one of the English Proficiency Test given below: 

  • TOEFL iBT (min score- 100) 
  • IELTS (min score- 7.0) 
  • Cambridge English Proficiency exam (CPE) (min grade- C) 
  • Cambridge English Advanced exam (CAE) (min grade- B) 
  • Cambridge English Business Certificates (BEC) (min grade- B) 

Achiever's Round 

Goa Institute of Management (GIM Goa) conducts Achiever's round for profile-based short-listing of students for admission to PGDM course. The short listing is based on your self-reported achievements in different fields such as Sports, Academics, Co-curricular, professional experience, etc. The selection is based on First Preference and will be admitted without CAT, XAT, GMAT scores. Later, the authorities will incorporate the exam scores. 

However, your eligibility to the Achiever's round is based on: 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 then you can appear for Achiever Round and get direct admission to GIM. 

NOTE: The Interview round of Achiever's will be conducted in two cities: Goa and Delhi.

GAAT 

GIM Analytics Aptitude Test (GAAT) is a 75 minute Online based MCQ test where you will be assessed in the areas of Calculus, Linear equations, Matrices, Progressions, and Abstract Reasoning. However, you will be deducted 1 mark for every wrong answer. GAAT is for admission to the PGDM in Big Data Analytics (BDA) program. 

How to Apply for Goa Institute of Management Admission 2025? 

Given below are the steps to apply for Goa Institute of Management (GIM Goa) Admission 2025. 

  • Visit the official website of Goa Institute of Management: https://gim.ac.in/. 
  • Apply for the new Registration
  • Verify your OTP in the registered mobile number. 
  • Carefully fill out the application form. 
  • Upload all the necessary documents. 
  • Pay the registration fee. 
  • Submit the form. 

NOTE: Carefully fill out the Application Form for admission to the FPM program 2025 at GIM Goa. 

Goa Institute-of-Management-Admission-process

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Goa Institute of Management Admission 2025: Courses and Fees 

Goa Institute of Management offers 2 years full time PGDM program and part time PGDM Hybrid program. Moreover, the Institute offers FPM program at Doctorate level where you will get a monthly stipend of upto INR 62K. Check all details regarding Goa Institute of Management Courses and Fees in the given table. 

Courses Duration and Fees Eligibility Criteria Selection Criteria 
PGDM 

Duration: 2 Years 

Total Fees: INR 20.40 Lakhs 

Graduation with 50% 

GMAT, XAT, CAT, CMAT and Personal interview

GAAT 

Hybrid PGDM (Part Time) 

Duration: 2 Years 

Total Fees: INR 5.1 Lakhs 

Graduation with 50% 

GMAT, XAT, CAT, CMAT and Personal interview

GAAT 

IDA 

Duration: 2 Years 

Total Fees: INR 14.97 Lakhs (Payable at GIM) 

10,000 or INR 8.91 Lakhs (Payable at Nova SBE) 

Graduation with 50% 

CAT, XAT, GMAT 

Scores in: TOEFL iBT, IELTS, CPE*, CAE*, BEC* 

NOTE: You need to pay a refundable caution deposit of 25K at the time of admission. 

*CPE: Cambridge English Proficiency exam, CAE: Cambridge English Advanced exam, BEC: Cambridge English Business Certificates 

GIM Seat Intakes 

Courses Seat Intakes 
PGDM 300 
PGDM (HCM) 60 
PGDM (BDA) 180 
PGDM (BIFS) 120 
IDA 30 

Goa Institute of Management Admission 2025: Cutoff 2024 

GMAT Cutoff 2024 

For admission to the PGDM course for international students, you need to appear for GMAT exam. Round 1 cutoff in the General category of GMAT is given the table. 

Courses Round 1 
PGDM 620 
PGDM Banking, Financial services & Insurance Management 620 
PGDM Big Data Analytics 620 
PGDM Healthcare Management 620 

CAT, CMAT, XAT Cutoff 2024 

For admission to the PGDM program for the National Students, you need to appear for CAT, MAT, and XAT exams. In the table you can get Goa Institute of Management Cutoff 2024 of Round 1 in the General category at GIM. 

Courses CAT CMAT XAT 
PGDM 90 98.5 85 
PGDM Healthcare Management 90 98.5 85 
PGDM Banking, Financial services & Insurance Management 90 98.5 85 
PGDM Big Data Analytics 90 98.5 85 

FAQ - Goa Institute of Management [GIM], Goa

Ans. To have a more holistic and rigorous selection process, GIM conducts a separate Achiever’s round. You will be shortlisted in the Achiever’s round and directly admitted to the course. The criteria for selection are: 

  • 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 

If you are selected through Achiever’s round, you may get ACCESS scholarship. 

Ans. The eligibility criteria for PGDM course at GIM Goa is Graduation with 50%. However, you need to appear for CAT, XAT, GMAT entrance examinations and the final selection is made based on personal interview round. 

Ans. No. GIM Goa does not offer any direct admission or reservation, management, or quota-based admission. All GIM admission 2025 is based on either Merit through Achiever’s round or through entrance examinations. 

Ans. Goa Institute of Management CAT Cutoff 2024 is 90 for PGDM course and its specializations. 

Ans. Goa Institute of Management last date to apply for the PGDM program is 2nd January 2025. 

Ans. No. You will not submit any exam scores to GIM Goa. The Institute will get the scores from IIM and XLRI. 

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