Question 1

What are the entrance exam cutoffs for GIM Goa’s PGDM?

Accepted Answer

CAT/XAT/CMAT. CAT cutoff (PGDM General): ~88%. Other streams (BDA, HCM, Finance): ~85–88%.

Question 2

How are placements at GIM?

Accepted Answer

Near 100% placement (2022–24). Avg ₹14.8 LPA. Highest ₹26.3 LPA (₹55 LPA in 2023). Recruiters: Amazon, Deloitte, EY, HUL, ITC, etc.

Question 3

What specializations does GIM’s course structure include?

Accepted Answer

2-year, 6-term PGDM. Year-1: core subjects. Year-2: electives (48 credits). Areas: Finance, Marketing, HRM, Ops, Analytics, etc. Includes Summer Internship + SRA project.

Question 4

What are GIM’s fees, ROI and scholarships?

Accepted Answer

₹20.4 L total. 45+ scholarships of ₹5 L (Achiever Round), plus awards for BDA/HCM. Strong ROI due to salary vs. fees.

Question 5

What are the accrediations at GIM Goa’s programs?

Accepted Answer

AACSB- & AMBA-accredited. Sectoral PGDMs (BDA, HCM). International tie-ups (e.g., Nova SBE), leadership forums, strong SRA NGO initiative.

Question 6

How is the campus infrastructure and student life at GIM?

Accepted Answer

40-acre residential campus. Bloomberg lab,  gym, sports complex, cafes. 800+ hostel capacity. 20+ student clubs, cultural and business fests.

Goa Institute of Management (GIM), Goa