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Associate Content Manager | Updated On - Nov 21, 2019

Goa Institute of Management offers PGDM, PGDM (HCM) and PGDM (BDA) on the basis of CAT score. CAT or Common Admission Test is a National level test conducted for the candidates seeking admission in MBA program. 

Last year, the qualifying percentile for GIM admissions for the above-mentioned courses was 85 percentile. The institute releases its cut off online on the official website after the declaration of CAT Result. No sectional cut off is taken into account. Along with CAT scores, GIM also accepts XAT, CAT and GMAT scores as well. The scorecard of CAT will be valid for only 1 year i.e. till December 31, 2020.

The qualifying percentile for Goan domicile candidates will be 15% low than the other categories. Such candidates have to produce their GOAN Domicile certificate to the institute on or before January 15, 2020. The admissions will be granted strictly on the basis of merit list. No donation will be accepted. 

Note- ATMA 2019 score will not be considered for GIM PGDM admissions 2019

Goa Institute of Management PGDM Important Dates

Candidates can check the expected dates for PGDM admissions from the table provided below:-

Event Date
Last date to Apply online with CAT score December 15, 2019
Last date to Apply online with XAT/CMAT/GMAT Score January 3, 2020
Achiever's Round of Interview March 2020
Commencement of Academic Session June 2020

Also Check CAT Syllabus


GIM PGDM Admissions Qualifying Cut off

Tabulated below is the minimum cut off required to participate in admission process of Goa Institute of Management

Exam Name Percentile Required
CAT 85
XAT 80
CMAT 93
GMAT 600 (Marks)

Goa Institute of Management PGDM Eligibility Criteria 2019

As per the AICTE rules, the candidate must fulfill the following eligibility criteria-

  • Candidates must have scored minimum 50% aggregate (45% for SC/ST Category) in a 3-years of Bachelor’s degree program from a recognized university. 
  • Final year candidate wih 50% aggregate in the lastest examination can also apply for the management program. 

Check CAT Exam Pattern


Goa Institute of Management PGDM Selection Process 2019

The admissions are strictly based upon the merit in qualifying exam and interview rounds. The following components are taken into account while curating the merit list

  • CAT /XAT /CMAT /GMAT score of the candidate
  • Past Academic Records
  • Work Experience
  • Basic Qualifications

Further bifurcation of these components is tabulated below:-

Component Weightage
Objective(XAT, CAT, GMAT, or CMAT) and leadership assessment (Individual assessment in Group Activity involving interaction with peers and evaluators) 40
Past Academic Records 15
Work Experience (If any) 10
Face to Face Interview 30
Composite Diversity Index 5

Goa Institute of Management PGDM Fee Structure

The course wise fee structure for PGDM programmes offered by Goa Institute of Management is mentioned below:-

Programme Name TERM I TERM II TERM III TERM IV TERM V TERM VI
PGDM- Full Time 2,91,370 2,43,870 2,43,870 2,43,870 2,43,870 2,54,850
PGDM - HEALTHCARE MANAGEMENT 1,81,720 1,60,720 1,60,720 1,60,720 1,60,720 1,71,700
PGDM - BIG DATA ANALYTICS 2,91,370 2,43,870 2,43,870 2,43,870 2,43,870 2,54,850

Goa Institute of Management PGDM Interview Centers

Candidates who will be shortlisted on the basis of qualifying percentile will be called for interview rounds. The list of interview centers that can be allocated is provided below

  1. Ahmedabad
  2. Bangalore
  3. Chandigarh
  4. Chennai
  5. Goa
  6. Cochin
  7. Guwahati
  8. Hyderabad
  9. Indore
  10. Kolkata
  11. Mumbai
  12. New Delhi

In case of any queries, contact at the details given below. 

Email: admissions@gim.ac.in
Tel : +91-832-2366704 / 2366700
Preferred time: Mon-Fri (14:00 to 16:00 hrs)

Frequently Asked Questions

Ques – What are the exam other than CAT which can be taken to apply for a management program at GIM?

Ans – Candidates applying for management program at GIM can take XAT or CMAT. 

Ques – Is PGDM of GIM recognized by the government?

Ans – PGDM program of Goa Institute of Management is recognized by AICTE, Ministry of Human Resource Development, Government of India.

Ques – Does GIM offers to house at its campus?

Ans – GIM offers single and shared semi-furnished accommodation to the students. Students have to stay at the campus only. 

Ques – Do I need to go to Goa for an interview?

Ans – NRI / International candidates will be interviewed through video conference. Prospective students may like to visit the campus, if they in Goa.

*The article might have information for the previous academic years, please refer the official website of the exam.

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