Ques. How Goa Institute of Management PGDM (HRM) program differ from general PGDM?
Ans. While all the core courses of PGDM is also covered in PGDM-HCM, courses related to healthcare subjects are additionally covered. Thus you can understand it as PGDM plus healthcare courses.
Ques. What is GAAT for Goa Institute of Management?
Ans. GAAT stands for GIM Analytics Aptitude Test. This test is conducted by Goa Institute of Management to assess student's aptitude in the areas of Linear equations, Calculus, Matrices, Progressions and Abstract Reasoning. This test is conducted for admission to PGDM (BDA) program offered by GIM. The objective assessment for BDA shall be based on GAAT score and XAT, CAT or CMAT score.
Ques. What is the admission procedure for Goa Institute of Management PGDM?
Ans. Admission to various PGDM courses offered by GIM is granted on the basis of CAT, XAT or CMAT score. In case of PGDM (BDA), the institute also conducts GAAT entrance examination.
Application form for various programs can be made online. Shortlisted candidates will be called for GD and Interview at any one centre across the country.
Ques. What is the placement scenario for PGDM (HCM) in Goa Institute of Management?
Ans. In the placement 2021-22, the highest package of the PGDM (HCM) is recorded at INR 26 LPA increased from the last year which was INR 17.5 LPA.
Ques. What is the required cutoff while applying for Goa Institute of Management courses?
Ans. The candidates applying should hold the following scores while applying for GIM:
Entrance Exam |
Scores/Percentile |
XAT |
80+ |
CAT |
85-95 |
CMAT |
90 |
Ques. What is GIM's Achiever's round at Goa Institute of Management?
Ans. The candidates are shortlisted based on various parameters like extracurricular, and career achievements and profile (qualification, past academic performance, and work experience). The Achiever's Round is held for a few shortlisted candidates with extraordinary profiles.
Ques. What is the fee of Goa Institute of Management application form?
Ans. The fees depend on the different parameters which are tabulated below:
Course |
First Mover |
Early Bird |
Last Date |
One Program |
Rs. 1750 |
Rs. 2000 |
Rs. 2500 |
Two Programs |
Rs. 2000 |
Rs. 2250 |
Rs. 3000 |
Three Programs |
Rs. 2250 |
Rs. 2500 |
Rs. 3500 |
Four Programs |
Rs. 2500 |
Rs. 2750 |
Rs. 4000 |
Ques. How can one get shortlisted for PGDM (BDA) course at Goa Institute of Management?
Ans. The final selection for PGDM (BDA) is based on the following parameters:
Parameters |
Weightage |
Competitive exam and Aptitude Test score |
45% |
Past academic performance |
15% |
Work Experience (if any) |
10% |
Performance in face-to-face evaluation |
30% |
Total |
100% |
Ques. What is the difference between Achiever's round & Regular Round at Goa Institute of Management?
Ans. GIM conducts Achiever's round & Regular round for admission procedure.
Achievers round is for a limited number of students. They will be shortlisted on the basis of their academic profile and achievements. The Regular round is for everyone else who will be shortlisted on the basis of CAT/MAT/CMAT score and followed by the interview process.
Ques. Does Goa Institute of Management offer any internships for PGDM?
Ans. GIM offers an internship program as a component of the PGDM programme. Students need to do an internship based project for the duration of six months on a hands on analytics experience at a business organization.
Ques. What is the exam pattern of GMAT conducted by Goa Institute of Management for PGDM BISF?
Ans. There are 4 sections in GMAT 2022 are as follows:
- Analytical Writing Assessment
- Integrated Reasoning
- Quantitative Reasoning
- Verbal Reasoning
Ques. What is the cutoff for Goa Institute of Management?
Ans. GIM offers admission not only based on the obtained score in entrance exams but also the personal interview process. GIM accepts various entrance exams for admission such as CMAT, CAT, XAT. CMAT 2021 cutoff for GIM is expected between the range of 90%-97%.