GIM - Goa Institute of Management Admission Process

Candidates must complete the online application form found on the Goa Institute of Management's (GIM) official website to apply for admission. Typically, the application process opens in October and runs through January. Candidates must have legitimate results from entrance tests such as the CAT, XAT, GMAT, or CMAT to be admitted into GIM's MBA programs. Shortlisted candidates are contacted for the selection phases following application submission, which may involve written ability tests, in-person interviews, and group discussions. During the selection process, GIM also takes entrance exam results, appropriate professional experience, and academic performance into account. It is advised to stay aware of the application deadlines and make sure that the online form has all the necessary information and supporting documentation.

The institute offers a four-year full-time residential Fellowship Programme in Management at the doctoral level. The course is offered in 12 specialisations. Admission to FPM course is based on XAT/ CAT/ MAT/ GMAT/ JRF scores followed by a PI round. The institute also considers the academic performance, work experience, research proposal and statement of purpose of the candidates. A pass in master’s degree or equivalent in any discipline with at least 60% aggregate or equivalent grade along with 60% aggregate in Class 12 or equivalent is required to apply for the FPM course. Click here to know the complete admission process for FPM.

The selection is done in two rounds, namely the regular and the achiever's rounds. For the PGDM course, a small number of candidates is selected for an early interview in Goa. Aspirants eligible for the achiever’s round can apply for ACCESS scholarships. Admission to PGDM course is based on XAT, CAT, CMAT, GMAT scores followed by face-to-face evaluation and profile assessment index. For PGDM BDA, aspirants must also qualify GIM Analytics Aptitude Test (GAAT) for admission. Additionally, Bachelor’s degree with a minimum of 50% aggregate (45% aggregate for SC/ ST) is required to apply for the PGDM course. Candidates appearing in the final year of the degree must obtain 50% aggregate (45% aggregate for SC/ ST) to apply for the PGDM course.