Post Graduate Diploma in Management (PGDM)

GIM Goa Post Graduate Diploma in Management (PGDM) is a two-years full-time MBA equivalent programme. GIM Goa PGDM course is for individuals who wish to become a consultant, a financial manager, an entrepreneur, or a marketing manager and are looking for a challenging, international business program with an experiential learning approach. 
Some of the unique features of GIM PGDM program are Social Responsibility Project (Give Goa), International Exchange Programmes, Innovative Teaching Pedagogy (Simulation Games, Gamification, flipped classroom), Large Informal Interactions amongst students and faculty members and a comprehensive coverage of all management skills required for a lifelong career.

GIM Goa PGDM Curriculum and Pedagogy Highlights are: 

• GIM Goa curriculum broadly follows the pattern recommended by the AICTE. It consists of core courses of 71 credits and elective courses of 48 credits.
• The PGDM curriculum comprising of 6 terms is a blend of theory and practice with the focus on building the necessary concepts, skills and competencies to augment career growth.
• The style of class is participatory to enhance student capabilities.
• Teamwork is strongly emphasized through interactive and group learning.
• Student analytical skills are tested through problem-based cases.
• Fieldwork service projects help integrate the theory and practice in business management.
• Visual and computer-based instruction along with technology-based delivery provide a more effective presentation of course material.

GIM Goa Scholarship schemes are available for all the PGDM programs. GIM offers many institute-based and corporate sponsored scholarships to students in 1st and 2nd year to reduced financial burden. Details of GIM Goa Scholarships are given below:

GIM Goa Scholarship Schemes
Key details of the GIM Goa scholarship Amount for different schemes is shared below:

• PGDM: Rs 500,000; Total 45 Scholarships
• PGDM-HCM: Rs.500,000; Total 7 scholarships
• PGDM-BDA: Rs.500,000; Total 21 Scholarships
• PGDM-BIFS: Rs.500,000; Total 7 Scholarships

GIM Goa admission process 2026 follows a structured and transparent approach designed to identify well-rounded candidates. Applicants begin by submitting their online application, after which top candidates are shortlisted for GIM Goa Achiever Round. Rest of the candidates participate in Regular Admission Round based on their CAT/XAT scores. Successful candidates from both rounds receive final admission letters. Read more details in the following section.

GIM Goa Admission Process 2026

1. Apply Online: This is the first step.
2. Achievers Round: If shortlisted for Achiever Round, appear in interview and get spot admission offer
3. Regular Round: If not shortlisted for Achievers Round, you can get shortlisted in Regular Round based on CAT/ XAT/ GMAT scores. Merit list is released for regular round.
4. Admission Letter is issued to selected candidates.

GIM Goa Achiever’s Round
The Achiever's Round of GIM Goa is a profile-based shortlisting process that evaluates candidates based on program-specific or other achievements in areas such as academics, sports, co-curricular activities, and professional experience. This round applies to all programs based on the candidate's first preference. 
Candidates are shortlisted for the Achiever's Round without considering CAT/ XAT/ GMAT scores initially, which is factored in at the later stage. Select candidates from the Achievers Round receive a spot admission offer, even before their CAT/XAT/GMAT scores are available. 
Program-Specific Achievements that qualify for Achievers round include graduates from select institutes; MBBS, Biotechnology, BPharm., BDS from select institutes; CA,CS, CMA, CFA (US), ACCA, CIMA, CPA (US), FRM (GARP) holders and B. Com. Or B.A. Economics (Hons) from select institutes; and engineering graduates with at least 24 months of full-time work experience in specific companies. These candidates are invited to the Achiever's Round based on their first preferred programme. 
Outstanding performance in academics, sports, co-curricular, or at the workplace such as national cricket/hockey/football player, top ranked in university degree course, School toppers in 12th standard, and star performer in last appraisal at work are also given preference. 
GIM Goa Achiever Round interviews are conducted in Delhi, Goa and Kolkata. 

To apply for admission at GIM Goa, candidates need to follow a simple step-by-step online process. First, register yourself on the official website using a valid email ID and mobile number. After registration, verify the OTP sent to your registered contact details. Next, fill out the online application form carefully with all required academic and personal information. Then, upload the necessary supporting documents and complete the process by paying the registration fee online. 

GIM Goa How to Apply - Steps to Follow

• Register yourself
• Verify OTP
• Fill application form online
• Upload required documents
• Pay registration fee

The GIM Goa application fee varies based on the number of programs applied for and the application rounds with respective deadlines. Candidates can benefit from lower fees by applying early under the First Mover or Early Bird deadlines. Check details in the table below.