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 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

What is the best course of action if one has to choose between NMIMS Bangalore, GIM and TAPMI?

When deciding between three institutes like NMIMS, TAPMI, and GIM, one can compare various parameters like courses offered and placements. More importantly, eligibility is also another important criterion to consider when applying for admission to either of these institutes. The following points highlight these aspects: Courses Offered: NMIMS offers the widest range of courses ranging from B. Tech, B. Arch, MCA, MBA, PGDM as well as B. Pharma. GIM Goa mainly offers courses based on PGDM in HCM, BDA, BFSI, and FPM. TAPMI offers PGDM courses as well as Executive PGDM courses and PhDs in General HR, Finance Services and Sales, etc. Placements: NMIMS Mumbai: The college has a brilliant placement record with about 166 different companies visiting the institute this year. The MBA program has the highest salary package of INR 34.11 lakhs per annum. Students from the institute are recruited into several sectors like power, education, e-commerce, logistics, media, telecom among others. The average salary package offered is INR 17.58 lakhs per annum with companies like Cognizant, Deloitte, IBM, Kotak Mahindra Bank, etc. recruiting students annually. GIM Goa: The passing batch of 2018-2020 witnessed an increase of 12% in salary this year. About 69 companies visit the institute with BFSI having the highest recruitment in PGDM. The highest pay package offered is INR 25.6 lakhs per annum with the average salary package of INR 12.25 lakhs per annum. Companies like ITC Limited, Reliance, CCD, Jio, Mahindra, Tata Capital, and HP are some of the recruiters at the institute. TAPMI Manipal: The university has a stellar unbroken placement record of 100% for the last 30 years. Students are offered various jobs in sectors like HR, Banking, and Finance as well as Healthcare. A total of 126 different companies visit the college with the highest salary package offer of INR 20 lakhs per annum and an average package of INR 12 lakhs per annum. Companies recruiting students include Microsoft, Airtel, Wipro, CTS, and Accenture. Finally, applicants can also make a choice depending on the fee structures of the courses offered to make a final choice between these three institutes.

GIM Goa PGDM Big Data Analytics: Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

Fee head	Amount	How it is charged
Academic fee	INR 21.45 Lakhs	Full course, in four parts
First part	INR 50,000	One time, when you accept the seat
Second part	INR 4.90 Lakhs	Before the course starts
Third part	INR 5.30 Lakhs	In the second term
Fourth part	INR 10.75 Lakhs	Before year two
Caution deposit	INR 25,000	One time, refundable
Hostel, mess and other charges	INR 2.53 Lakhs	Full course
Total with all charges	INR 23.98 Lakhs	Full course

Event	Date	Status
CAT 2026 registration, last date to apply	3 Aug 2026 to 15 Sep 2026	Confirmed
CAT 2026 exam	29 Nov 2026	Confirmed
CAT 2026 result and percentile	Dec 2026	Tentative
GIM application form, last date	Jan 2027	Tentative
GAAT online test for this course	31 Jan 2027	Confirmed
Shortlist for the selection round	Feb 2027	Tentative
Personal interview and profile check	Feb 2027 to Mar 2027	Tentative
Admission offer and first fee part	Apr 2027 to Jun 2027	Tentative
Reporting, document check and classes start	Jun 2027	Tentative

Requirement	What you need
Degree	A bachelor's degree in any subject
Marks	At least 50%; 45% for SC and ST
Final year students	You may apply if your degree finishes by June 2027
Exam	CAT 2026, XAT 2027 or GMAT
GMAT window	Taken between 1 Jan 2025 and 15 Jan 2027
Extra test	GAAT, compulsory for this course

Step	What you do
1. Take one exam	Sit for CAT 2026, XAT 2027 or GMAT
2. Fill the GIM form	Apply online for the batch that starts in June 2027
3. Sit for GAAT	75 minutes online, with 25% cut for a wrong answer
4. Face the interview	Personal interview and profile check in Feb and Mar 2027
5. Accept the seat	Pay the first fee part by the date on your offer letter

Exam	Score you need	What it is for
CAT 2026	80 percentile	The published minimum for this course
CAT 2026	90 percentile	The level most called students clear
XAT 2027	80 percentile	The published minimum for this course
GMAT	500	The published minimum for this course
Goan students	Up to 15 points lower	On proof that you are from Goa

Metric	Value
Average pay	INR 15 LPA, Class of 2025
Median pay	INR 14 LPA
Highest offer	INR 32.2 LPA
Batch placed	100%
Top recruiters	Bain, McKinsey, Goldman Sachs, Deloitte, Flipkart
Where the offers came from	IT and ITES 57%, operations 19%, engineering and design 10%

Scholarship	Who can get it	Amount or waiver
ACCESS award	Students admitted in the Achiever's round	INR 5 Lakhs
Tuition fee waiver	Family income below INR 8 Lakhs a year, up to 5% of the class	INR 13.80 Lakhs
Second half of the award	You must keep a CGPA of 5.6 after year one	Half the award in year two

Ranking body	Year	Rank or grade
Collegedunia MBA ranking	2026	#41
NIRF Management	2025	#43
India Today Management ranking	2026	#24

Stage	What you study
Year 1	Core management subjects with statistics and data management
Summer	An internship between the two years
Year 2	Machine learning, deep learning and business intelligence electives
Subject mix	40 parts management to 60 parts analytics

Item	Detail
Campus	A 50 acre campus at Sanquelim in North Goa
Year 1 room	Double occupancy
Year 2 room	Single occupancy
Caution deposit	INR 25,000, less INR 5,000 kept for the alumni body
Living	Fully residential, on campus

The GIM BDA program has consistently achieved a 100% placement rate since 2018, with an average salary package of Rs. 12.25 LPA and a median package exceeding 11 LPA. In the 2021-23 batch, the highest salary offered was Rs. 42 LPA, while the lowest was Rs. 14 LPA. Each year, around 40-45 companies, offering roles like Business Analyst and Data Scientist, recruit from a batch of 120 students. The program also ensures full placement for summer internships, with an average stipend of Rs.

48,000 per month and the highest at Rs. 1.28 Lakhs per month, involving about 38 companies. A distinctive feature is its 5-month internship cycle, designed to match a typical data science project timeline. The course fee at Goa Institute of Management is approximately Rs. 19.5 lakhs, covering tuition, hostel, and accommodation, payable in three installments. While tuition fees are stable, hostel and mess charges could rise by 10-20%. Scholarships are available, including profile-based for MBBS doctors and CAs, and need cum merit-based, potentially covering the entire tuition fee based on first-year performance.

Additional scholarships support students from lower-income groups and those admitted through the achievers' round. Despite a high fee, the program's robust infrastructure and access to big data tools offer a strong return on investment through enhanced job prospects, including both summer internships and final placements.

By Collegedunia’s Personal AI