Goa Institute of Management (GIM Goa), will release the GIM Goa cutoff for the academic session of 2026-28 after the CAT results are released on its official website, gim.ac.in. GIM Goa PGDM admission 2026-28 does not accept the CMAT score. Earlier, the GIM Goa CMAT cutoff was considered for releasing the shortlist. Authorities will shortlist the applicants based on the cutoff marks met in any of the exams, such as CAT, XAT, and GMAT. Candidates with the GIM Goa CMAT cutoff are not eligible to apply for MBA/PGDM programs this year. Candidates shortlisted based on the GIM Goa cutoff will be assessed further through selection rounds, which include- Objective assessment (based on CAT, XAT, and GMAT score), Past Academic Records, Work experience (if any), Face-to-face evaluation, and Profile Assessment Index/ Diversity. Read this article to know all the details about the GIM Goa Cutoff, the release date of the GIM Goa cutoff, GIM Goa selection criteria, and more.
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Candidates seeking admission to Goa Institute of Management must fill out the GIM Goa application form before the deadline. Refer to the below provided table to not to miss any updates regarding the GIM Goa cutoff date and application deadline.
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
GIM Goa CAT cutoff release date | To be announced |
GIM Goa XAT cutoff release date | To be announced |
The GIM Goa cutoff 2026 will be released online through the official GIM website. The GIM Goa cutoff will depend upon several factors, such as the difficulty level of the entrance exam, availability of seats, number of candidates participating in the GIM Goa PGDM admission, etc. Here, we have provided an overview of the expected GIM Goa cutoff based on previous year trends. GIM Goa Cutoff 2026 expected for CAT based on prior cutoff trends is presented in the table below.
GMAT 2026 Cutoff (Expected)
Percentile | Score VARC | Score DILR | Score QA | Overall score |
99.5 | 42 | 30 | 30 | 86 |
99 | 36 | 25 | 25 | 74 |
95 | 30 | 20 | 22 | 52 |
90 | 24 | 14 | 13 | 42 |
80 | 20 | 11 | 9 | 35 |
70 | 18 | 9 | 7 | 30 |
GIM Goa cutoff expected for 2026 for other MBA entrance exams is given in the table below.
MBA entrance exam | Score/Percentile (Expected) |
XAT | More than 85 percentile |
GMAT | 600+ score |
CAT | 90 percentile and above |
Candidates applying for Admission to full-time MBA/PGDM programs at GIM Goa are advised to check the required eligibility criteria. The eligibility criteria for GIM Goa 2026 admission is as follows:
XAT 2026 (Applicants under the Achievers/ELITE round may also apply using XAT 2025).
CAT 2025 (Applicants under the Achievers/ELITE round may also apply using CAT 2024).
Graduate Management Admission Test (GMAT) takes place between January 1, 2024, to January 15, 2026.
Snapshot of GIM Goa Eligibility Criteria

After the GIM Goa cutoff is announced, shortlisted candidates are evaluated on different terms before the final admission. The GIM Goa selection criteria comprise exam scores, past academic performance, work experience (if any), face-to-face evaluation (personal interview), and profile assessment. All these criteria are given different weightages in the overall selection process. The weightage of each round is mentioned in the table below.
GIM Goa Selection Rounds | Weightage |
Objective assessment (based on XAT, CAT, and GMAT scores) | 40% |
Past Academic Records | 15% |
Work Experience (if any) | 10% |
Face to Face Evaluation (Personal Interview)* | 30% |
Profile Assessment Index/ Diversity | 5% |
** For selection for the face-to-face evaluation process, the qualifying cut-off score of the competitive exam may be lowered by up to 15 points for candidates of Goan domicile/origin. Documentary evidence of origin/domicile.
A final merit list will be released containing the shortlisted candidates after all the selection/evaluation rounds are conducted successfully. Candidates making it to the final merit list will be invited to proceed with the final admission process.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
No, GIM Goa does not accept CMAT 2025 score for GIM Goa PGDM admission 2026-28.
Yes, going by past year's GIM Goa Placement trends, GIM Goa had a 100% placement record.
The course fees for a 2-year on-campus full-time MBA/PGDM program at Goa Institute of Management is approximately 18.31 Lakhs. GIM Goa also has scholarship programs for extraordinary achievers.
As per the NIRF rankings Goa Institute of Management holds a rank 36 in the management category among the MBA colleges across the country. NIRF rankings are a great benchmark for evaluating an institution’s infrastructure, placement, faculty, etc.
The score to get into GIM Goa is subject to change depending on several factors. From a generic point of view, the 90 percentile can be considered good enough for getting admission into GIM Goa’s MBA/PGDM courses.
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