Goa Institute of Management

Admission

GIM Goa Admission Criteria & Eligibility 2025

Admissions at GIM Goa are granted based on candidates’ scores in relevant entrance exams. In addition to this, applicants must fulfill the required eligibility conditions—such as a graduate degree for PG courses and a postgraduate degree for FPM programmes. Refer below for the list of GIM Goa programmes along with their respective eligibility and selection requirements.

Programme	Minimum Qualification	Admission Process
PGDM	Undergraduate degree with at least 50% marks (45% for SC/ST candidates)	Valid score in XAT/CAT/CMAT/GMAT GAAT (applicable for PGDM in BDA) In-person evaluation Profile-based assessment
GOAL PGDM	Bachelor’s degree or equivalent with minimum 50% marks and at least 3 years of professional work experience	XAT/CAT/CMAT/GMAT scores Personal Interview
PGDM BDA MSc Business Analytics	Minimum 30 months of work experience (36 months preferred); must submit a Statement of Purpose	GAAT score English proficiency via TOEFL iBT / IELTS / Cambridge English (CPE/CAE/BEC)
FPM	Postgraduate degree or equivalent in any field with 60% marks or equivalent grade and 60% in 10 2 (Class 12)	Valid score in XAT/CAT/GMAT/MAT/CMAT/UGC NET/CSIR NET/JRF Personal Interview
IDA	Applicants must be under 26 years of age as of January 31, 2025; meet required English language proficiency levels	English test score (TOEFL iBT, IELTS, Cambridge CPE/CAE/BEC) Submission of Statement of Purpose

GIM Goa Admission Procedure 2025

The Goa Institute of Management typically starts its admission process in January each year. Interested candidates must begin by registering for their preferred programme. After submitting the application, applicants will be invited to take part in the selection stages. Below is a step-by-step overview of the GIM Goa admission procedure:

Step 1: GIM Goa Application Procedure 2025

Applications for all programmes are accepted online only. Applicants are required to pay a non-refundable application fee, the details of which are provided below:

Application Phase	One or Two Programmes	Three or Four Programmes
Early Bird – First Phase	₹1,750 GST	₹3,500 GST
Early Bird – Second Phase	₹2,500 GST	₹4,000 GST
Final Deadline	₹3,500 GST	₹5,000 GST

Step 2: Selection Process

Admission to the PGDM programme at GIM is determined through scores from XAT, CAT, CMAT, or GMAT, followed by an in-person evaluation and assessment of the candidate’s profile. For the PGDM BDA and the dual degree PGDM BDA MSc in Business Analytics, candidates must appear for the GAAT. Selection for the FPM programme is based on valid scores in XAT, CAT, MAT, GMAT, or JRF, followed by a personal interview.

Step 3: Final Merit List & Seat Confirmation

Once all stages of the selection are completed, GIM publishes a final merit list. Candidates who are shortlisted will receive an offer of admission. To secure their place at the institute, these candidates are required to pay the applicable GIM Goa fees.

GIM Goa Fees 2025: Cost Structure & Return on Investment

The fee structure at GIM Goa includes multiple components such as tuition fees, hostel and mess charges, caution deposits, and others. Certain fees, like the security deposit, are paid only once, while others may be refundable, non-refundable, or payable annually or per semester. The table below outlines the fee structure applicable for the academic session 2023–24.

Course Name	Tuition Fee (Investment)	Average Package (Return)
MBA	₹5.3 lakh – ₹19.4 lakh	₹11.1 lakh – ₹15 lakh
Certificate	₹1.15 lakh	Not Applicable (NA)
FPM	₹40,000	Not Applicable (NA)
PG Diploma	₹19.4 lakh	₹14.7 lakh