Goa Institute of Management - [GIM], North Goa

Ans. GIM Goa MBA fees has been increased to INR 19.4 Lakhs from 18.31 lakhs last year.

Ans. Those who are interested in applying for the GIM Goa PGDM program should have a bachelor’s degree with at least 50% marks.

Ans. Yes, GIM Goa does accept CAT for admission into its PGDM program and the cutoff for the same is 90 percentile. 

Ans. Yes, it is possible to get admission to GIM Goa without appearing for CAT/ XAT/ GMAT. For this, we’ll have to go through the Achiever’s round, rather than going through the regular round. 

Ans. Considering the placement report 2024 of GIM Goa, we can see that the highest package secured was INR 29 LPA.

Ans. The average salary of GIM Goa is INR 15.6 LPA as per the 2024 placement report. 

Ans. The CAT cutoff is 90 percentile and XAT cutoff is 85 percentile.

Ans. To be shortlisted for the first round of admission at GIM Goa, which is through the CAT/ XAT scores, you need to score 85 in XAT and 90 in CAT. 

Ans. GIM Goa offers a total of 570 seats, which include 300 seats for the PGDM program, 60 seats for PGDM (HCM), 150 seats for PGDM (BDA), and 60 for PGDM (BIFS). 

Ans. Yes, GIM Goa has been showing a 100% placement record for the past 3 years. Even during the COVID situations also, the institute made a record of 100% placement. 

Ans. Life at the GIM campus is vibrant and energetic. We have a hectic schedule filled with lectures, assignments, tests, placement activities, and other co-curricular activities. Most of us spend our leisure time in sports, gym, club activities, etc. Along with studies, we usually indulge in club activities that keeps energetic and helps to distract us from the study and placement stress, 

Ans. Admission into GIM Goa is strictly based on merit i.e, you’ll have to appear for the CAT/ XAT. The institute does not accept any kind of donation or admission through connections. 

Ans. For admission into GIM Goa, one needs to appear for exams like CAT/ XAT/ GMAT. 

Ans. At GIM Goa, there are no reservations for Goan candidates, but for personal interview selection, the qualifying cut-off score of the competitive exam may be lowered by up to 15 points for candidates of Goan domicile/origin.

Ans. GIM usually accepts the CAT/ XAT/ GMAT exam, but for admission into PGDM (BDA), we’ll also have to appear for GAAT, which is an examination conducted by the institute. The GAAT syllabus usually consists of the following: 

• Statistics
• Probability
• Comprehension
• Data Interpretation
• Logical Reasoning
• Linear Algebra
• Calculus
• Technology & Business awareness
• Basic coding

Ans. GIM Goa has been consistently ranked by NIRF for the management category. In 2023, GIM Goa was ranked 33rd among the top 100 management institutes. 

Ans. GIM does not consider sectional CAT cutoff, but it could be asked during the interview round by the panelists. 

Ans. GIM Goa has other ways of taking admission other than the regular way through CAT/ XAT/ GMAT. There is an early round known as the Achievers round, where the selected set of candidates are called, which includes the toppers of selected schools. These candidates get a chance to directly go through the interview and if they clear it then they get a spot offer. 

Ans. Yes, GIM Goa has residential facilities within the campus. There are 9 hostels to accommodate over 800 students. These hostels are equipped with facilities such as washing machines, television, WIFI, common area etc.

Ans. Yes, it is mandatory for the PGDM students to stay at the campus as GIM Goa PGDM program is a full-time residential program. 

Ans. The students are allotted with double occupancy rooms in the first year and single occupancy in the second year. The hostel fees charged for the non-AC accommodation is INR 1,78,900 for 2 years. 

Ans. GIM Goa offers scholarships for all the PGDM program students based on Academic Competence and Excellence Scholarship Scheme. Each of the scholarships amount to INR 5 lakhs. These scholarships are only for the students who have secured admission through the Achiever’s round. 

Ans. To apply for the MBA program at GIM Goa, I should have a Bachelor’s degree with at least 50% marks and should also appear for any of the exams like CAT/ XAT/ GMAT. If I am able to score a percentile above 90 in CAT/ above 85 in XAT then there are high chances for me to get shortlisted for the personal interview round. The final selection will depend on multiple factors like exam scores, past academic records, work experience, personal interview, and profile assessment. 

Ans. GIM Goa has recorded a 100% placement since the last 3 years and continued the trend in 2024 also. The 2024 batch had 191 PGDM students. The highest package stood at INR 29 LPA and the average package at INR 15.6 LPA.

Ans. ELITE applications are for toppers of selected colleges. Achiever Round is for non-ELITE applications shortlisted with achievements & profiles. The Regular Round is for everyone else, who will be shortlisted based on XAT/CAT/GMAT score. 

Ans. GAAT (GIM Analytics Aptitude Test) is an online 55 minute test with MCQs. This exam is conducted for shortlisting candidates for the PGDM (BDA) program. It assesses a student's aptitude in the areas of Linear equations, Calculus, Matrices, Progressions, and Abstract Reasoning

Ans. For Achiever’s and Elite round candidates, the Interview centres are located in cities including Bangalore, Goa, Kolkata, Mumbai, and New Delhi. For regular-round candidates, the interview/ selection process will take place online.

Ans. Yes, GIM Goa is one of the top management institutes with 33th rank by NIRF 2023. The admission is highly competitive as it considers the scores of one of the toughest exams i.e. CAT and XAT. GIM Goa offers various PGDM specializations like General PGDM, Healthcare Management, Big Data Analytics, and BFSI (Banking, Insurance, and Financial service). GIM Goa also has 100% placement with an average package of INR 14.70 LPA and highest package of INR 60.4 LPA. 

Ans. The male to female ratio is 7:3 at GIM Goa. The 2024 batch had 30% female students and 70% male students. 

Ans. GIM Goa offers a PGDM in Big Data Analytics (BDA), which 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 course is fit for individuals with an analytical mindset and quantitative orientation.

Ans. GIM Goa showed a 100% placement in PGDM BDA in 2024. The highest package stood at INR 22.5 LPA and the average package at INR 15.6 LPA.

Ans. No, it is not mandatory to have work experience for admission into any of the PGDM programs at GIM Goa. Though the work experience does act as a benefit and has a weightage of around 10% in the final selection.

Ans. The GAAT (GIM Analytics Aptitude Test) is mandatory only for those who are interested in taking admission to PGDM BDA. The other PGDM candidates do not need to appear for GAAT. 

Ans. GIM Goa campus is spread over 50 acres, providing cutting-edge infrastructure in a picturesque locale of Sanquelim, Goa.

Ans. The qualification required for BDA is the same as the general PGDM. We need to have a bachelor’s degree with at least 50% marks and should have appeared for exams like CAT/ XAT/ GMAT. 

Ans. No. If we get interviewed for the Achievers round and have not been shortlisted in that, then our scores will be forward for consideration in the regular round shortlisting.

Ans. The PGDM-HCM scholarship is only for 7 students and only those who are MBBS graduates are eligible for it. 

Ans. Around 45 students will be awarded with the PGDM scholarship at GIM Goa, but all these students should have been admitted through the Achiever’s round only. 

Ans. Achiever's round at GIM Goa is a profile-based short-listing of candidates based on their self-reported achievements in various fields such as academics, sports, co-curricular, professional experience, etc. 

Ans. The academic toppers from the selected set of institutes are invited for the Achiever’s round as ELITE applications and they are shortlisted for the interview, without CAT/ XAT/ GMAT scores.

Ans. Achiever’s Round is organized for applicants who have a good profile overall. This does not include CAT/XAT score. The calls for this round are purely based on the profile of the candidates.

There are several perks of getting through an Achiever’s round call. This is also called a Score based call. Various perks are –

• Early interviews are conducted in January instead of late February/March.
• Students get a chance to grab a 4 lakh scholarship. Read More

Ans. If you want a career in Marketing, then GIM Goa will be a better option. For a career in Marketing, TAPMI BKS is a better option. GIM Goa has a smaller batch size. So, students get the required attention. Read More

Ans. The institute is partners with various universities like: 

• University of Antwerp, Belgium 
• Católica-Lisbon School of Business and Economics, Portugal 
• Kansas University, United States 
• Warsaw University of Technology Business School, Poland 
• Lappeenranta University of Technology, Finland

Ans. Goa Institute of Management has leveled up its infrastructure for Labs. The students can avail the latest in the world of business, research and technology as they gain applied knowledge by using the information and analytics embedded in the Bloomberg and Thomson Reuters Database. “Bloomberg terminals” is the world’s leading platform featuring real-time data and analytics on global markets and industries, leading news coverage, proprietary research, and providing access to a global network of financial professionals.

• Finance Lab provides access to global real-time financial resources like Bloomberg, Thomson Reuters and also to vast research databases; with the intention of helping researchers build innovative financial models and create unique financial products. 
• Behavioral Lab is equipped with skin conductance and eye-tracking technology intended for advanced academic research in the management fields of Marketing, Organizational Behavior and HRM, the lab provides a controlled environment for data collection for behavioral research. 
• Data Science Lab provides access to Big Data tools such as Microsoft Azure, SAS, Tableau, Power BI, etc. to attempt data modeling on actual data sets.

Ans. There are a total of 76 faculty members teaching in 07 different departments. Around 50 faculty members are permanent while the remaining 26 are visiting faculty members.

Ans. Yes, sports facilities at GIM Goa include a swimming pool, tennis courts with polymer surfaces, indoor badminton courts, and a gymnasium. Along with a football field of Olympic size.

Ans. Those applicants who are working executives with a certain level of work experience can opt for a PGDM part-time course. This course’s classes are held during weekends only.

Ans. Yes, FPM candidates are offered financial support of INR 40,000 per month as a stipend with free accommodation.

Ans. Yes, GIM offers both PGDM courses on a full-time and residential basis. Students are required to stay in the hostel. Students get a discount on registration if they register for a hostel as early as possible. 

Ans. . GIM doesn't have any reservations for Goan candidates. But for final selections, group discussion, personal interview the qualifying cut-off score will be inclined by 15 points for the Goan candidates. 

Ans. LBSIM comprises 2 courses namely PGDM General and PGDM Finance. The course fee is INR 15.29 lakh. The recruiting companies are Accenture, Capgemini, TCS, Oracle, etc. 

GIM offers PGDM in four streams, General, Healthcare Management, Banking, Insurance & Financial Services, Big Data Analysis. The course fee is 17.21 lakh. The highest domestic package was offered at INR 55 LPA. Both institutions are good in their respective fields.