Is it worth pursuing PGDM (BDA) from GIM (their new course)?

Goa Institute of Management comes among the top 20 private colleges in India so almost all the courses offered are worth the fees you spend. My friend is currently pursuing the PGDM Big Data Analytics course and she is glad she took the course. Objective: The primary objective of the course is to impart enough knowledge regarding different aspects of Management with a main emphasis on Data Analytics tools. The course teaches techniques to solve managerial problems. The proportion of Management and Analytics subjects overall is 40:60. Pedagogy: The teaching methodology comprises a case based approach wherein students are presented with real-life situations and have to come up with solutions. Apart from this, there are additional business data to help students apply analytical tools and models. Infrastructure: The institute has a world-class infrastructure wherein the Data Lab is well equipped. Excellent teaching aids are provided and the campus is very beautiful. Visiting Faculty: Industry experts are invited to impart great knowledge and add a taste of real life inside the classroom. GIM also has collaborated with SAS India where faculty from SAS Institute come to college and teach us analytics subjects. GIM BDA is the only Management program in Data Analytics and has managed to rank among the top data science programs in the country by Analytics India Magazine

How do you rate pgdm- healthcare management of goa institute of management? Is it adecent option for someone who comes with economics background?

My friend is currently pursuing PGDM in HCM from GIM and gave me a general picture of the course. The HCM program covers various domains of Healthcare like hospitals pharmaceuticals med devices public health health IT health insurance The roles offered through this program include Marketing/sales executives Management trainee Assistant Manager Operations Executive Placements: The institute boasts of 100% placement percentage of HCM course with average at INR 10.4 LPA and Highest at INR 26 LPA. The majority of students were placed in the Healthcare IT sector (47%), followed by the Consulting (43%), Medical Device (43%) and Pharmaceutical (5%) sectors. Infrastructure: The college has a world-class campus with 24*7 functioning libraries along with sports and hostel/mess facilities. Its location in Goa speaks of the beauty of the campus alone. Suitability: This course can be taken by students with any background but it is most suitable for students with a healthcare background, Computer science/IT background, and Pharmacy & biotech background. However, there are many students from varied backgrounds like B.A. B.Sc., non-IT Engineering, B.Com, etc. who have successfully started their career in healthcare after completing this program. So Goa Institute of Management excels in almost every aspect and its HCM IS considered one of the best-coveted programs.

Why should I join the Goa Institute of Management?

My sister has recently completed her PGDM from Goa Institute of Management and based on her experience I can State many plausible reasons as to why you should join Goa Institute of Management GIM is among the top 15 Private B-Schools in India. The PGDM and PGDM (HCM) are AICTE-approved and NBA accredited. The PGDM (BDA) works in collaboration with SAS India. GIM is a member of the Association of Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB) GIM has top-notch infrastructural facilities The campus has 24/7 Wi-Fi facilities and all classrooms have A/V facilities The library offers more than 7175 titles and 165 subscriptions. The pedagogy and research at GIM are efficient enough to link theoretical knowledge to practical use. GIM welcomes a mixed crowd from all over India. The faculty is extremely talented and learned. GIM boasts a strong alumni base and network. Multiple initiatives by alumni motivate students to excel in academics and internships. All these highlights make GIM a decent choice.

Which course is better in Goa institute of management?

Goa Institute of Management has 2 regular programs PGDM PGDM HCM PGDM: PGDM is its flagship course and is very successful. Its 100% placement percentage is a testament to that. The average salary has been increasing every year and this year stands at INR 12.07 LPA. The companies visiting the campus for recruitment have been loyal by visiting every year. The regular PGDM has much more fees in comparison to PGDM HCM and thus a lower ROI. Also, admission to PGDM is tough owing to tough competition. PGDM HCM: This program was launched just a few years ago and had few seats. It too boasts of a 100% placement percentage yet its average package at INR 10.40 LPA is lower than PGDM. But some companies come especially for HCM students. The PGDM HCM has fees lower than PGDM and thus offers a higher ROI than regular PGDM. Due to a lack of awareness, the competition is also less tough than PGDM. Talking about the delivery of the curriculum, the faculty, pedagogy, infrastructure, and facilities are all the same. The students of both programs join together during events. So eventually it’s up to you to decide which course to take.

Is the new PGDM BDA at Goa Institute of Management good? How is its placement scenario?

The PGDM Big Data Analytics course is definitely a very good choice for someone who is interested in this field. GIM is among the top MBA colleges in India and has been maintaining the 100% placement mark for a long time. The PGDM big data analytics is a techno-managerial course that has a 6:4 ratio of Analytics and Managerial concepts. This means that you will be working on managerial courses and also on how data is used in them. The teaching methodology adopted is case-based. Students are required to work real-time on cases as a group or individually and have to come up with viable solutions.

Is Goa Institute of Management good for a PGDM in operations?

One of my friends is majoring in HR but has opted for numerous positions in IT Operations. According to her, the course is very well designed and is industry relevant. Speaking specifically about Operations, the electives under it are directly related to the industry such as Business Analysis Big Data Analytics (now a specialization in itself at GIM) Project Management Supply Chain Management The pedagogy comprises a case-based approach with special emphasis on recent trends in each specialization. The faculty is very experienced and has had enough exposure to the corporate world. On average, around 30-40 students specialize in Operation every year at GIM. The most common roles offered to students who are specialized in Operations are Business Analyst Consultant Project Manager So Goa Institute of Management is a very good option for PGDM in Operations.

Is it worth joining the Health Care Program of Goa Institute of Management?

The best way to know if joining a certain program is worth it or not is to determine the ROI. This can be done by roughly comparing the fees with the average package. The table below shows the main statistics Particulars Statistics Fees INR 18,31,200 (tuition) + ?2.04 Lakh (Hostel) Average package INR 10.40 LPA (2022) Highest package INR 29 LPA Now if we compare the fees for one year with the average package, you earn more in just one year. This talks of a high ROI. This program can be preferred over other programs mainly because of the higher ROI it offers than because of relatively lower fees.

Goa Institute of Management: Fees, Cutoff, Placements, Ranking, Admission 2023

Q: How does the Achiever's round work at Goa Institute of Management?

Achievers Round is organized for applicants who have a good profile overall. This does not include CAT/XAT score. The calls for this round are purely based on the profile of the candidates.There are several perks of getting through an Achievers round call. This is also called a Score based call. Various perks are Early interviews are conducted in January instead of late February/March.Students get a chance to grab a 4 lakh scholarship.Read More

Q: GIM Goa partners with which international universities?

The institute is partners with various universities like:University of Antwerp, BelgiumCatlica-Lisbon School of Business and Economics, PortugalKansas University, United StatesWarsaw University of Technology Business School, PolandLappeenranta University of Technology, Finland

Goa Institute of Management or GIM, Established in 1993 is one of the Top B-Schools in India. GIM is known for its Full-time & Part-time PGDM program. The Institute is ranked 33rd by NIRF 2023 in the Management Category.

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GIM offers PGDM as its Flagship Program. Admission to the program is based on valid scores in CAT / XAT / GMAT / CMAT examination accompanied by Personal Interview. GIM recorded the Highest Package at INR 60.4 LPA and Average Package at 14.87 LPA.

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Table of Content

GIM Courses & Fees
GIM Cutoff
GIM Admission 2024
GIM Important Dates 2024
GIM Placements 2023
GIM Vs TAPMI Vs XIMB Vs IRMA Anand Vs IMT Ghaziabad
Pros & Cons of GIM
Life at GIM
GIM Alumni
GIM Rankings
GIM FAQs

GIM Tour

GIM Courses & Fees

GIM charges INR 18.31 Lakhs for its Flagship PGDM program. GIM also offers PGDM in various specializations, along with Online PGDM & Doctoral Program.

Here are some highlights of the Courses offered by GIM.

PGDM

Post Graduate Diploma In Management
Fees	INR 18,31,200
Eligibility Criteria	Graduated with 50% Marks or Students in their Final Year of Graduation
Selection Criteria	CAT / XAT / GMAT / CMAT Scores + Personal Interview + Academic Scores + Work Experience + Profile Assessment
Duration	2 Years
Seat Intake	300

PGDM-HCM

Post Graduate Diploma In Management in Healthcare Management
Fees	INR 18,31,200
Eligibility Criteria	Graduated with 50% Marks or Students in their Final Year of Graduation
Selection Criteria	CAT / XAT / GMAT / CMAT Scores + Group Discussion + Personal Interview + Academic Scores + Work Experience + Profile Assessment
Duration	2 Years
Seat Intake	60

PGDM-BDA

Post Graduate Diploma In Management in Big Data Analytics
Fees	INR 18,31,200
Eligibility Criteria	Graduated with 50% Marks or Students in their Final Year of Graduation
Selection Criteria	CAT / XAT / GMAT / CMAT / GAAT Scores + Personal Interview + Academic Scores + Work Experience
Duration	2 Years
Seat Intake	120

PGDM-BIFS

Post Graduate Diploma In Management in Banking, Insurance & Financial Services
Fees	INR 18,31,200
Eligibility Criteria	Graduated with 50% Marks or Students in their Final Year of Graduation
Selection Criteria	CAT / XAT / GMAT / CMAT Scores + Group Discussion + Personal Interview + Academic Scores + Work Experience + Profile Assessment
Duration	2 Years
Seat Intake	60

PGDM - GOAL

GIM Online Active Learning - PGDM
Fees	INR 5,10,000
Eligibility Criteria	Graduated with 50% Marks and 3 Years of Work Experience
Selection Criteria	Group Discussion + Personal Interview + Academic Scores + Work Experience + Diversity
Duration	2 Years
Seat Intake	60

Given below is the table representing PGDM fees of GIM Vs TAPMI Vs XIMB Vs IMT Ghaziabad for last 3 Years:

Institute	2023	2022	2021
GIM	INR 18,31,200	INR 18,07,000	INR 17,21,000
TAPMI	INR 16,50,000	INR 16,00,000	INR 15,10,000
XIMB	INR 20,00,000	INR 20,00,000	INR 20,00,000
IMT Ghaziabad	INR 19,53,000	INR 19,53,000	INR 19,00,000

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GIM Cutoff

GIM PGDM Cutoff is 85 Percentile. The actual cutoff may vary.

Goa Institute of Management PGDM Cutoff 2023

The Cutoff for PGDM is given below:

Entrance Exam	Cutoff 2023
CAT	85+ Percentile
XAT	85+ Percentile
CMAT	95+ Percentile
GMAT	600+ Score

Top B-Schools CAT Cutoff 2023

College	Minimum CAT Cutoff
TAPMI	85
XIMB	92
IRMA Anand	86
IMT Ghaziabad	90
KJ Somaiya	85
IMI Delhi	88

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GIM Admission 2024

GIM Admission to PGDM program is based on CAT / XAT / GMAT / CMAT Scores. GIM Admission Process for PGDM is as follows:

Admission Stage	Remarks	Important Dates (Tentative)
National Level Entrance Examinations	Candidates take CAT / XAT / GMAT / CMAT Entrance Level Examinations and Apply for Admission	January 4, 2023
Shortlist Announcement for Achiever’s Round	Candidates are selected without CAT / XAT / GMAT / CMAT. Academic Toppers are invited for the Personal Interview Process. Spot Offer is given to select set of Candidates	January & March 2024
Shortlist Announcement for Regular Round	Candidates are shortlisted on their Valid Scores in CAT / XAT / GMAT / CMAT for Personal Interview	January & March 2024
Final Selection	Final Selection of Candidates are based on their Overall Performance in Entrance Exam Scores, Academic Scores, Work Experience, Profile Assessment & Personal Interview	April 2024

Final Weightage for PGDM Admission is as follows:

Components	Weightage
Entrance Exam Scores	40%
Academic Scores	15%
Work Experience	10%
Face-to-face Evaluation	30%
Profile Assessment	5%

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GIM Important Dates 2024

CAT Dates
CAT Registration Starts	August 2, 2023
CAT Registration Ends	September 20, 2023
CAT Admit Card	October 25, 2023
CAT Exam Date	November 26, 2023

XAT
XAT Registration	July 15 - November 30, 2023
Last Date for XAT Application through GMAT / GRE	December 31, 2023
XAT Exam	January 7, 2024

PGDM / PGDM-HCM / PGDM-BDA / PGDM-BIFS
First Mover	November 15, 2023 (Tentative)
Early Bird	December 6, 2023 (Tentative)
Last Date to Apply	January 19, 2023 (Tentative)
Evaluation Process	January & March 2024 (Tentative)
Final Admission Results (1st Offers)	April 3, 2024 (Tentative)
Academic Session	June 2024 (Tentative)

Fellow Program In Management
Application Begins	November 15, 2023 (Tentative)
Application Deadline	March 15, 2024 (Tentative)
Publication of Results	April 21, 2024 (Tentative)
Commencement of Academic year	July 2024 (Tentative)

CMAT Dates
Last Date of Submision of Applications Fomrs Online	March 13, 2024 (Tentative)
Last Date for Payment of Application Fee Online	March 13, 2024 (Tentative)
Correction Window (Online Only)	March 14, 2024 (Tentative)

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GIM Placements 2023

GIM Placements are generally held in December. Accenture, Deloitte, Cognizant, Infosys, Philips, Western Digital are some of the Top Recruiters of GIM. GIM witnessed the Highest CTC at INR 60.4 LPA. All the PGDM courses 100% placements. The below table represents the course – wise statistics of GIM Placements 2023:

Course	Highest Package	Average Package	Placement Percentage
PGDM	INR 55 LPA	INR 14.87 LPA	100%
PGDM - BDA	INR 40.2 LPA	INR 17.2 LPA	100%
PGDM - HCM	INR 60.14 LPA	INR 15 LPA	100%
PGDM - BIFS	INR 27 LPA	INR 14.61 LPA	100%

GIM Placements 2022 Report

Particulars	2022	2021
Total No of Students	247	247
No of Recruiters	61	125
No of Offers	240+	200+
Highest Package	INR 30.2 LPA	INR 25.60 LPA
Average Package	INR 12.1 LPA	INR 10.71 LPA
Median Package	INR 11 LPA	INR 11 LPA
Popular Domains	Marketing, Finance	BFSI, EduTech
Top Recruiters (Domain-Wise)	Marketing: TATA Capital, Optum, Incture, Vedanta Finance: Deloitte, E&Y, JP Morgan Chase & Co., CredAvenue Human Resource: Capgemini, Infosys, IBM ITES / Operations: Cognizant, HCL	Marketing: Aditya Birla Capital, Asian Paints, Citi Finance: E&Y, Yes Bank, ICICI Bank, Axis Bank Human Resource: Deloitte, Cognizant, Piramal Glass, IBM ITES / Operations: Vedanta, Accenture

Goa Institute of Management Summer Internship 2024

The summer internship placement statistics of the PGDM batch 2022-24 are as follows:

Particulars	Internship Placement 2024
Placement Percentage	100%
Batch Size	197
Total Recruiters	47
Highest Stipend	INR 3 Lakhs
Average Stipend	INR 83 K
Median Stipend	INR 70 K
Top Recruiters	DE Shaw & Co, Titan, ACT Fibernet, BMW.

GIM Vs TAPMI Vs XIMB Vs IRMA Anand Vs IMT Ghaziabad

College Name	No of Recruiters	No of Students	Highest Package	Average Package
GIM	60+	460	INR 60.4 LPA	INR 14.87 LPA
TAPMI	-	484	INR 24.8 LPA	INR 14.6 LPA
XIMB	71	356	INR 71.50 LPA	INR 20.03 LPA
IRMA Anand	49	242	INR 26.50 LPA	INR 15.50 LPA
IMT Ghaziabad	150+	-	INR 65.6 LPA	INR 17.35 LPA

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Pros & Cons of GIM

Pros	Cons
Great campus life and party culture	Low RoI
Unique “Give Goa” program for social sensitivity	Not located in a business hub
Smaller batch size hence less competition	Strict attendance policy

Life at GIM

GIM Campus Walkthrough

Campus

GIM Campus is spread across 50 Acres. GIM Campus makes most Hill Stations look bleak. Library, Finance Lab, Behavioural Lab, Data Science Lab, Sound-proof Classrooms, Swimming Pool, Football Ground, Amphitheater etc are a part of the Institute’s Campus. MPH aka the Multi-purpose Hall hosts Guest Speakers from different parts of the Country & different Industries.

GIM Campus

Hostel

GIM has 9 Hostels equipped with all the Necessary Lifestyle provisions for Students. The Hostels are well-built with Ample Space & Ventilation. Hostel Rooms include a Bed, Study Table, Wardrobe and Multiple Storage Drawers. Hot Water is supplied in the Bathrooms.

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A Typical Day at GIM

A Typical Day at GIM starts at 6 am with the Rising of the Sun & Early Risers. By 8 am, Mess is full with Students consuming their Breakfast. Between 1-5 pm, GIM Students are hooked with the Never-ending Lectures, Presentations & Assignments. By 9 pm, some students are having Dinner, while some are attending Club Meetings & preparing for upcoming Events while some are having their Basketball Practice. The Day usually ends around 12-2 pm, when some Students call it a Night while some are still Working & Brainstorming.

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Location & Nearby Places

GIM is located in Sanquelim, Poriem, Goa. Madgaon Railway Station is approximately 46 kms away while the Karmali Railway Station is 22 kms away from the Institute. Arvalem Caves, Harvalem Waterfalls, Querim Dam are some of the Nearby Places from GIM.

Arvalem Caves

Arvalem Caves

Library

GIM Library consists of 24800+ Management & Related Books. It also provides access to 50,000 Online Journals and 103 Hard Copies of Global Management Journals. GIM Students have 24/7 Access to the Library.

Clubs & Committees

There are various Clubs GIM, the details of which are as follows:

Club Name	Description
Brainvista	Brainvista is the Quiz Club of GIM
E-Cell	E-Cell provides Students Unparalleled Exposure to the Entrepreneurial World
HRiday	HR Club of GIM which Strives to Develop Students into Well-rounded Individuals
MECCA	Marketing Club of GIM which Facilitate Interactions with Prominent Individuals of the Marketing Sector
Inception	Organizes Musical Events for the Students and gives a Platform to Showcase their Talent
Kshitiz	Literary & Creative Club of GIM
Prayas	Organizes all Sports Events, Fashion Show & Celebrating Festivals
Razzmatazz	Organizes various Events In & Outside the Campus

GIM Alumni

Name	Designation	Company
Savio D’ Souza	Head - HR	Elara Capital
Sameer Mehra (1995-97)	Vice President & Head of Revenue	Global Hospitality Investment Group
Sandeep Mishra (1995-97)	CHRO	Prodapt
Virendra Acharya (1993-95)	Head - Treasury	VIMSON - Shivanand Salgaocar Group

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GIM Alumni Startup

Name	Designation	Company
Samarjeet Singh (1995-97)	CEO - TIG & Chairman	Iksula
Chitresh Sinha (2007-09)	Founder	The Plated Project
Garima Kaushik (2021-23)	Founder & Creator	Zibbon Decor
Rishabha Nayyar (2000-02)	Planner & Co-Founder	Fatmen

GIM Rankings

GIM is ranked 33rd by NIRF 2023 in the management category and 16th among private colleges by IIRF Ranking Report 2023. The details of the GIM Rankings are as follows:

Ranking Bodies	Year	Category
National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF)	2023	33rd in Management
Indian Institutional Ranking Framework (IIRF)	2023	16th among private colleges
Business Today (BT) - MDRA	2023	27th among top B-Schools

The following table represents the NIRF 2023 Rankings for the Top Institutes:

Name of the Institute	NIRF Ranking 2023
TAPMI	42
XIMB	46
IRMA Anand	54
IMT Ghaziabad	38

Given below are the details of GIM Previous Year's NIRF & IIRF Rankings:

Years	NIRF	IIRF
2023	33	16
2022	36	16
2021	35	12
2020	48	9

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GIM FAQs

Ques. How does the Achiever's round work at Goa Institute of Management?

Ans. Achiever’s Round is organized for applicants who have a good profile overall. This does not include CAT/XAT score. The calls for this round are purely based on the profile of the candidates.

There are several perks of getting through an Achiever’s round call. This is also called a Score based call. Various perks are –

Early interviews are conducted in January instead of late February/March.
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Ques. Which is better TAPMI or GIM Goa?

Ans. If you want a career in Marketing, then GIM Goa will be a better option. For a career in Marketing, TAPMI BKS is a better option. GIM Goa has a smaller batch size. So, students get the required attention. Read More

Ques. GIM Goa partners with which international universities?

Ans. The institute is partners with various universities like:

University of Antwerp, Belgium
Católica-Lisbon School of Business and Economics, Portugal
Kansas University, United States
Warsaw University of Technology Business School, Poland
Lappeenranta University of Technology, Finland

Ques. How are the lab facilities at GIM Goa?

Ans. Goa Institute of Management has leveled up its infrastructure for Labs. The students can avail the latest in the world of business, research and technology as they gain applied knowledge by using the information and analytics embedded in the Bloomberg and Thomson Reuters Database. “Bloomberg terminals” is the world’s leading platform featuring real-time data and analytics on global markets and industries, leading news coverage, proprietary research, and providing access to a global network of financial professionals.

Finance Lab provides access to global real-time financial resources like Bloomberg, Thomson Reuters and also to vast research databases; with the intention of helping researchers build innovative financial models and create unique financial products.
Behavioral Lab is equipped with skin conductance and eye-tracking technology intended for advanced academic research in the management fields of Marketing, Organizational Behavior and HRM, the lab provides a controlled environment for data collection for behavioral research.
Data Science Lab provides access to Big Data tools such as Microsoft Azure, SAS, Tableau, Power BI, etc. to attempt data modeling on actual data sets.

Ques. How many faculty members are teaching at GIM Goa?

Ans. There are a total of 76 faculty members teaching in 07 different departments. Around 50 faculty members are permanent while the remaining 26 are visiting faculty members.

Ques. Are there any sports facilities offered at GIM Goa?

Ans. Yes, sports facilities at GIM Goa include a swimming pool, tennis courts with polymer surfaces, indoor badminton courts, and a gymnasium. Along with a football field of Olympic size.

Ques. Who can opt for a PGDM part-time course at GIM Goa?

Ans. Those applicants who are working executives with a certain level of work experience can opt for a PGDM part-time course. This course’s classes are held during weekends only.

Ques. Are FPM candidates offered financial aid at GIM Goa?

Ans. Yes, FPM candidates are offered financial support of INR 40,000 per month as a stipend with free accommodation.

Ques. Is it mandatory to stay in a hostel to pursue courses at GIM Goa?

Ans. Yes, GIM offers both PGDM courses on a full-time and residential basis. Students are required to stay in the hostel. Students get a discount on registration if they register for a hostel as early as possible.

Ques. Are there any reservations for Goan candidates at GIM Goa?

Ans. . GIM doesn't have any reservations for Goan candidates. But for final selections, group discussion, personal interview the qualifying cut-off score will be inclined by 15 points for the Goan candidates.

Ques. Is GIM Goa autonomous?

Ans. Yes, GIM is an autonomous B-School that offers a full-time MBA (PGDM) program, full-time MBA (PGDM) Healthcare Management, Programme (HCM), PGDM in Big Data Analytics, in Banking, Insurance & Financial Services executive MBA.

Ques. Which one is better college LBSIM or GIM Goa?

Ans. LBSIM comprises 2 courses namely PGDM General and PGDM Finance. The course fee is INR 15.29 lakh. The recruiting companies are Accenture, Capgemini, TCS, Oracle, etc.

GIM offers PGDM in four streams, General, Healthcare Management, Banking, Insurance & Financial Services, Big Data Analysis. The course fee is 17.21 lakh. The highest domestic package was offered at INR 55 LPA. Both institutions are good in their respective fields.