Goa Institute of Management Admission 2025-2026: Eligibility, Admission Process and Timeline

Goa Institute of Management has a certain procedure for admission. For admission to different programs offered by the institute, the candidates are required to follow the minimum educational criteria defined by the university. The institute offers Diploma courses in management namely PGDM, PGDM (HCM), PGDM (BDA), and PGDM (Part-time) or MBA executive. The courses are offered under various specializations. There are two campuses of GIM, one that conducts PGDM-PT/EMBA classes named Ribandar Campus and the other that conducts PGDM, PGDM (HCM), and PGDM (BDA) classes named Sanquelim Campus.

• For admission to PGDM, PGDM (HCM), and PGDM (BDA), the candidates must appear and qualify in XAT/CAT/GMAT/CMAT followed by an  interview round
• For part-time PGDM or EMBA, the candidates must qualify Goa State Entrance Test conducted by GIM
• Candidates must visit the portal of the institute and register online
• The application fee of INR 1000 is to be processed while filling out the application form

Admission to PGDM and PGDM-PT, GIM

The GIM Courses include PGDM, PGDM (Healthcare Management), PGDM (Big Data Analytics), and PGDM part-time/EMBA programs under various specializations, the admission procedure to each program differs from one another.

• For all the courses except PGDM-PT/EMBA, the candidates must hold a valid score in the CAT/XAT/GMAT/CMAT examination
• The shortlisted candidates are called for the interview round after which the final selection is made
• For admission to PGDM-PT/EMBA, the institute conducts an examination called GSET, and the candidates are shortlisted based on their performances in GSET
• Shortlisted candidates are required to go through the interview round conducted by the Institute based on which the final selection is carried out

Goa Institute of Management Selection Process 2025-27

For PGDM-HCM or PGDM-BDA, the preference is given to the candidates who hold experience in Hospitals, Public Health, Pharmaceuticals, etc. They must be good with their academic performances as well.

The final selection is carried out based on their performances in the interview round conducted by the institute. The final selection is based on the following components;

The qualifying cut-off marks of XAT/CMAT/GMAT/CAT would be lowered by 15 points for candidates belonging to Goa origin.

The interviews are conducted at different centers including the centers of New Delhi, Chennai, Bangalore, Kolkata, Mumbai, Ahmedabad, Chandigarh, Cochin, Guwahati, Hyderabad, and Goa.

Goa Institute of Management Admission 2025

Goa Institute of Management admission criteria includes the following steps –

1. Candidates must first visit the official website of GIM.
2. The admission department of GIM will now shortlist the applications for further evaluation. 
3. Candidates must have a valid score for entrance exams like CAT, XAT, GMAT, and CMAT.
4. The shortlisted students will be called for the rounds of interview
5. GIM will now release admission results through the Merit List
6. Selected candidates will now receive an admission letter from GIM
7. The institute will now commence the program

Goa Institute of Management Application Procedure

The application procedure for PGDM and PGDM part-time courses is different from each other. The candidates applying for the courses must ensure that they fulfill the minimum educational qualification required by the institute.

• For admission to PGDM courses, the candidates must visit the official website of the institute and fill out the application form online.
• They must process the payment of INR 1000 as an application fee. The payment can be made through Credit card, Debit card, or Net banking.
• They are advised to have a copy of the application form and the payment receipt in case of any future admission-related requirements.

For admission to PGDM-PT/EMBA courses, the application form is to be downloaded by visiting the official website of the institute or it can also be collected from the PGDM-PT office at the institute Ribandar Campus.

The candidates are advised to fill out the form correctly and then submit it to the concerned department of the institute along with the required documents and a demand draft of INR 1000 drawn in favor of ‘Goa Institute of Management’ Payable at Panjim.