Goa Institute of Management (GIM) Goa provides admission to its flagship program PGDM, Hybrid PGDM, and FPM. The admission process is similar for PGDM and its specializations, however, it's different in case of Hybrid PGDM and FPM. The shortlisting of students at GIM Goa follows a different pattern of selection. A selected group of students are selected for the Achiever's Round who are then required to complete an online Written Aptitude Test (WAT) as per the scheduled date in due course. The selection criteria of GIM Goa is divided into different parts carrying different weightage such as Objective Assessment (40%), Past Academic Records (15%), Work Experience (if any - 10%), Face to Face Evaluation (30%), and Profile Assessment Index / Diversity (5%).
For Selection for the face to face evaluation process, the qualifying cutoff score of the competitive exam may be lowered by up to 15 points for candidates of Goan domicile / origin. Students need to present a hard copy of documentary evidence of origin / domicile. The application fees of Goa Institute of Management (GIM) Goa is divided into two types and terms, namely, First Mover and Early Bird. The GIM charges lower application fees for early applications and higher application fees closer to the final deadline. Therefore, students are advised to be smart enough to make a smart choice if they don't want to pay double the price they are going to pay. Check out the following section for Goa Institute of Management (GIM) Goa Admission 2025 details.
GIM Goa PGDM / PGDM-HCM / PGDM-BIFS Programs and Selection Criteria 2025
Applicants are required to have a valid CAT/XAT/CMAT/GMAT score to qualify for GIM Goa Admission Process 2025. Students with program-specific or other achievements like academic, sports, Co-curriculum activities, and personal experience, are selected for the Achiever's Round. Whereas remaining students will be interviewed for the Regular Round. The selected students of Achiever's around will be cross-checked profile based and given spot admission. Whereas regular round interviewed students can check out the merit list published by the institute for the final selection of students.
Selection Criteria for PGDM, PGDM-HCM, and PGDM-BIFS
| Round |
Criteria |
Weightage |
| Achievers Round |
Competitive Exam (CAT/XAT/CMAT/GMAT) |
40% |
| Past Academic Performance |
15% |
| Work Experience |
10% |
| Face-to-Face Evaluation |
30% |
| Composite Diversity Index |
5% |
| Regular Round |
Competitive Exam (CAT/XAT/CMAT/GMAT) |
40% |
| Past Academic Performance |
15% |
| Work Experience |
10% |
| Face-to-Face Evaluation |
30% |
| Composite Diversity Index |
5% |
GIM Goa PGDM-BDA Program and Selection Criteria 2025
For the GIM PGDM-BDA program, students' overall profile, competitive exam score, and score of GIM Analytics Aptitude Test (GAAT) shall be considered for shortlisting candidates for face to face evaluation. Only a selected group of candidates will be invited in selected cities for Achiever's Round. Remaining candidates will go through the Regular Round. Final shortlisted candidates will also need to complete an online Written Aptitude Test (WAT) as per the institute's scheduled date.
Selection Criteria for PGDM-BDA
| Round |
Criteria |
Weightage |
| Achievers Round |
Competitive Exam (CAT/XAT/CMAT/GMAT) + GAAT* |
45% |
| Past Academic Performance |
15% |
| Work Experience |
10% |
| Face-to-Face Evaluation |
30% |
| Regular Round |
Competitive Exam (CAT/XAT/CMAT/GMAT) + GAAT |
45% |
| Past Academic Performance |
15% |
| Work Experience |
10% |
| Face-to-Face Evaluation |
30% |
GIM Goa IDA Program and Selection Criteria 2025
For the GIM IDA Program, students' statement of purpose, profile, competitive exam score, and score of GIM Analytics Aptitude Test (GAAT) will be taken into consideration for shortlisting candidates. Shortlisted candidates will also be required to go through the online Written Aptitude Test (WAT) as per institute's scheduled date.
Selection Criteria of IDA Program
| Criteria |
Weightage |
| CAT/XAT/GMAT and GAAT score |
40% |
| Past Academic Records |
10% |
| Face to Face Evaluation |
30% |
| Statement of Purpose |
5% |
| Work Experience |
15% |
GIM Goa Hybrid PGDM Program and Selection Criteria 2025
For GIM Hybrid PGDM (online) program, students are shortlisted based on their overall performance in the interview followed by test score & profile of the candidate. The fees of Hybrid PGDM program at GIM for two years is INR 5,00,000. In majority, the institute focuses on selecting the following candidates for the Hybrid PGDM program -
- Corporate Executives with at least 3 years of work experience.
- Entrepreneurs & Business Owners who are looking forward to gathering management knowledge to start/expand their business ventures.
- Aspirants looking for a flexible learning schedule.
Selection Criteria for Hybrid PGDM
| Criteria |
Weightage |
| Past Academic Performance |
30% |
| Work Experience |
30% |
| Performance in GD/PI Round |
30% |
| Composite Diversity Index |
10% |
GIM Goa FPM Program and Selection Criteria 2025
For GIM Goa FPM Program, students are shortlisted based on their Statement of Purpose, Research Proposal, Evaluation of Past Academic Performance, Research Interest and relevant work experience is considered. Shortlisted candidates will be called for an interview round for final selection. Interviews would be conducted online. The institute focuses on admitting th3 following category of candidates -
- Academic Research
- Corporate Research
- Consulting Experience
Selection Criteria for FPM (Fellow Programme in Management)
| Criteria |
Description |
| Academic Performance |
Candidates must have a Master's degree with at least 60% marks. |
| Statement of Purpose (SoP) |
Candidates submit a SoP as part of their application. |
| Letters of Recommendation (LoR) |
Candidates upload LoRs to support their application. |
| Research Proposal |
Required as part of the application process. |
| Personal Interview |
Conducted by GIM to assess research aptitude and fit. |
