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    GIM XAT Cutoff 2026: Expected Percentile, Admission Process & Eligibility

    GIM XAT Cutoff 2026: Expected Percentile, Admission Process & Eligibility

    SundararajanUpdated on 29 Dec 2025, 12:53 PM IST

    GIM XAT Cut off 2026: The Goa Institute of Management (GIM) will release the GIM XAT cutoff 2026 after the declaration of XAT 2026 results. As per the previous year's trends, the GIM Goa XAT cutoff for the general category is 85 percentile. Candidates who wish to join GIM Goa can submit valid scorecards for any exams, like CAT/XAT/GMAT. Candidates who meet the GIM Goa XAT cutoff 2026 or other accepted exam cutoff marks will be called for further rounds of GIM Goa PGDM admission 2026. The XAT 2026 exam will be held on January 04, 2026. Read this article to know further about the round-wise GIM XAT cut off 2026.

    This Story also Contains

    1. GIM XAT cut off 2026: Overview
    2. Course-wise GIM Goa XAT cutoff 2026: Expected
    3. GIM Cutoff for other Accepted MBA Entrance Exams (Expected)
    4. GIM Goa Admission Process
    5. GIM Goa PGDM Eligibility Criteria
    6. GIM PI Shortlisting Criteria
    7. GIM Final Shortlisting Criteria
    GIM XAT Cutoff 2026: Expected Percentile, Admission Process & Eligibility
    GIM XAT Cut off 2026

    GIM XAT cut off 2026: Overview

    Goa Institute of Management (GIM) offers 2-year full-time programmes in PGDM, PGDM (HCM), PGDM (BDA), PGDM (BIFS), IDA, and FPM. MBA aspirants who wish to join the GIM Goa PGDM programme must meet the GIM XAT cut-off to be shortlisted for the further rounds of the admission process.

    GIM XAT cut off 2026 is determined based on factors like the difficulty level of the XAT exam, previous year trends in XAT cut off marks, availability of seats, reservation policy, and total number of applicants. The course-wise expected Goa Institute of Management XAT cut off 2026 is mentioned in the table below.

    Also Read: Top MBA Colleges Accepting XAT Scores and Cutoffs 2026

    Course-wise GIM Goa XAT cutoff 2026: Expected

    Unlike the GIM CAT cutoff, the GIM XAT cutoff stays true to trends and sticks to 85%. Check out below the expected GIM XAT cutoff 2026.

    Programme

    GIM XAT cut off 2026

    PGDM

    85 percentile

    PGDM (HCM)

    85 percentile

    PGDM (BDA)

    85 percentile

    PGDM (BIFS)

    85 percentile

    GIM Cutoff for other Accepted MBA Entrance Exams (Expected)

    Apart from XAT scores, GIM Goa also accepts candidates' scores in MBA entrance exams like CAT and GMAT. The GIM cutoff marks required for MBA admission into Goa Institute of Management are mentioned in the table below.

    MBA Entrance Exams

    GIM Goa Cut off

    CAT

    90 percentile

    GMAT Classic Edition

    620 Marks

    GMAT Focus Edition

    575 Marks

    GIM Goa Admission Process

    Now that we have outlined the GIM Cutoff 2026 for you, it is time to look at the entire GIM Goa Admission Process. After all, the cutoff alone is not enough, right? Other components carry significant weight and can easily make or break your case.

    GIM Goa admission is merit-based; no donations, reservations or management quotas are sought or accepted.

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    GIM Goa PGDM Eligibility Criteria

    • Candidates should have a bachelor’s degree with a minimum of 50% aggregate marks.

    • Candidates who fulfill all requirements for graduation by June 2026 can also apply. Candidates in the final year of graduation must have secured at least 50% (45% for the SC/ST category) in the latest examination.

    • Must have taken or appeared for any one of the following MBA exams:

      • XAT 2026

      • CAT 2025

      • GMAT taken between January 1, 2023, and January 15, 2025. (GMAT Focus Edition or 10th Edition). The GMAT code for GIM is 6VN-62-51.

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    GIM PI Shortlisting Criteria

    Goa Institute of Management sends interview calls based on XAT/CAT/GMAT cutoffs only. That means all students who apply for GIM and clear the cutoff will get an interview call. The authority sends calls based on profiles to its other programs, BIFS, HCM, IDA and BDA. Many students with percentiles lower than those mentioned above have received calls for these programs based on the strength of their profiles.

    GIM Final Shortlisting Criteria

    Students have to consider their academic marks and background along with the quality of their interview to make the interview call the final call and get the seat. A composite score is made up of 5 components. Check out below the weightage of the GIM Goa final selection for PGDM admission.

    GIM Goa Merit List Composite Score Calculation

    Course

    Written Test

    Academic Scores

    Work Experience

    PI

    Diversity

    PGDM

    40%

    15%

    10%

    30%

    5%

    PGDM BIFS

    40%

    15%

    10%

    30%

    5%

    PGDM HCM

    40%

    15%

    10%

    30%

    5%

    PGDM BDA

    45%

    15%

    10%

    30%

    -

    GIM has been climbing the NIRF rankings over the past few years and now sits comfortably in the 37th rank with a score of 55.67 in the top Bschools in India. Aspirants should focus on preparing for exams like CAT and XAT to get admission in GIM Goa.

    Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

    Q: What is the cutoff of GIM?
    A:

    The estimated GIM CAT cut off is 90% percentile and the GIM XAT cut off is 85%. For GMAT, the Classic Edition will have 620, and the Focus Edition will have 575.

    Q: Which score does GIM accept?
    A:

    GIM Goa accepts CAT 2025/XAT 2026/GMAT scores for its MBA admission 2026-28.

    Q: Which exams does GIM accept?
    A:

    For PGDM BDA and IDA Programme admission, the institute conducts the GIM Analytics Aptitude Test (GAAT) for shortlisting candidates. GIM Goa also accepts national-level management entrance exams such as XAT, CAT, and GMAT for admission.

    Q: Does GIM Goa accept NMAT?
    A:

    GIM Goa does not accept NMAT scores for MBA admission. Candidates must qualify GMAT, CAT or XAT to join GIM Goa.

    Q: Does GIM accept XAT scores?
    A:

    No. GIM does not accept test scores from applicants. Marks are obtained from IIM and XLRI.

    Q: Can I get GIM at 80 percentile in XAT?
    A:

    The GIM XAT cut off for PGDM admission is 85 percentile. You may get a call based on the strength of your profiles.

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