GIM Goa PGDM : Fees 2025, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

The Goa Institute of Management (GIM) requires applicants to take entrance exams like CAT, XAT, CMAT, or GMAT, with a typical cutoff around the 85th percentile and a prerequisite of 60% in major exams. Shortlisted candidates undergo a group discussion, personal interview, and writing task. An Achiever's Round evaluates candidates based on profiles alone. The institute offers a beautiful campus, excellent academics, and a highly qualified faculty, many of whom are PhD holders from prestigious institutions like IITs and IIMs.

The total cost of the PGDM program is approximately 17.1 to 21 lakhs, excluding personal expenses, with academic fees for programs like Core and Business Data Analytics at Rs. 18 Lakhs, and Healthcare Management at Rs. 15 Lakhs. Fees are collected quarterly, and scholarships are available for students through the Achiever's round and other criteria. The institute maintains a 100% placement record, with average salary packages ranging from Rs. 10.71 to 18.67 lakhs per annum and the highest reaching Rs.

55 lakhs. Over 50 companies, including Accenture, Deloitte, ITC, and Reliance, participate in placements. Summer Internship Programs offer stipends averaging Rs. 66,000 per month, with top recruiters like GEP and Infosys. GIM also provides financial aid through various scholarships, including the ACCESS scholarship and special scholarships for HCM students with an MBBS degree. Up to 5% of the batch receives tuition fee waivers for those from families earning less than 8 lakhs INR annually.

The program cost may experience an annual fee hike of 10-12%, but education loans are readily available in partnership with banks. The institute's robust industry connections offer students hands-on experience through internships and live projects, helping to alleviate financial burdens despite high fees through various scholarship opportunities.