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GIM Goa offers a Post Graduate Diploma in Management in Big Data Analytics, also called PGDM BDA. It is a two-year, full-time residential course with 180 seats. GIM has AACSB accreditation and teaches business subjects alongside data analysis. The full academic fee is INR 21.45 Lakhs, before hostel and mess. You apply through GIM with CAT, XAT or an accepted GMAT score. Its own analytics test and interview also count. The BDA Class of 2026 averaged INR 15.48 LPA. Its placement rate was 98.71%, excluding students who opted out. A long company internship helps you try analytics work before graduation.
GIM Goa PGDM BDA Fees 2027
The full fee with hostel is INR 23.73 Lakhs, while the fee without hostel is INR 21.45 Lakhs. The tuition fee is INR 13.80 Lakhs. These are the published 2026 to 2028 batch fees. You pay academic fees in parts. Mess and personal costs are extra. GIM deducts INR 5,000 from the caution deposit for alumni membership.
Fee head
Amount
How it is charged
Tuition fee
INR 13.80 Lakhs
Full course, as published
Other academic fees
INR 7.65 Lakhs
Full course, as published
Caution deposit
INR 25,000
One time; alumni deduction INR 5,000 on exit
Non-AC hostel
INR 2.28 Lakhs
Full course, as published
Total, no hostel
INR 21.45 Lakhs
2 years; refundable deposit excluded
Total with hostel
INR 23.73 Lakhs
2 years; mess and personal costs extra
GIM Goa PGDM BDA Admission Dates 2027
CAT registration is open from 3 Aug 2026 to 15 Sep 2026. GIM accepts its final admission forms till 4 Jan 2027. Classes start in Jun 2027. You must submit both the exam form and GIM form. Your offer letter fixes the seat fee deadline. Missing that deadline can cost you the seat.
Event
Date
Status
CAT registration, last date to apply
3 Aug 2026 to 15 Sep 2026
Confirmed
CAT exam
29 Nov 2026
Confirmed
XAT exam
3 Jan 2027
Confirmed
GIM application, last date to apply
4 Jan 2027
Confirmed
CAT result and scorecard
Jan 2027
Tentative
GAAT selection test
31 Jan 2027
Confirmed
Interview shortlist and selection round
Feb 2027
Confirmed
Final result and seat allotment
Mar 2027
Confirmed
Seat acceptance fee, last date
Apr 2027
Tentative
Reporting and document check
Jun 2027
Tentative
Classes start
Jun 2027
Confirmed
GIM Goa PGDM BDA Eligibility
You need 50% in your bachelor degree, or 45% if you belong to SC or ST. Final-year students can apply if they finish by 5 Jun 2027. GIM accepts CAT, XAT or a valid GMAT score. You also take its analytics test. If your marks fall below the minimum, the interview cannot remove that rule.
Requirement
What you need
Bachelor degree
50%; SC and ST: 45%
Final year
Complete the degree by 5 Jun 2027
Entrance route
CAT 2026, XAT 2027 or accepted GMAT
Analytics test
GIM Analytics Aptitude Test, GAAT
GIM Goa PGDM BDA Admission Process
You submit the GIM form, take the entrance exam and GAAT, and attend the interview. GIM then sends an offer with the fee and reporting steps. Shortlisting also uses your academic record and work experience. Keep the email address in your form active. Pay only against the official offer and check its deadline.
Step
What you do
GIM form
Choose PGDM BDA and submit the application
Entrance exam
Submit CAT, XAT or accepted GMAT scores
GAAT and interview
Take the analytics test and attend the selection round
Offer and fee
Read the seat offer and pay within its deadline
Reporting
Bring the degree papers for the document check
GIM Goa PGDM BDA Cutoff
GIM publishes no fixed BDA cutoff for shortlisting. The minimum degree marks are 50% for General applicants and 45% for SC and ST. These marks let you apply; they do not promise an interview. GIM reads your profile with the test scores. Use the checker to read these gates before paying for the form.
Applicant group
Published gate
Scope
General and other categories
50% in bachelor degree
Application eligibility
SC and ST
45% in bachelor degree
Application eligibility
All BDA applicants
No fixed entrance cutoff
Profile-based shortlisting
GIM Goa PGDM BDA Placements
The BDA Class of 2026 averaged INR 15.48 LPA, with 98.71% placed after excluding opt-outs. The median was INR 14 LPA and the highest offer was INR 35 LPA. Deloitte, HSBC and Fractal appear in the BDA recruiter report. Roles include data scientist, business analyst and analytics consultant. Pay is an annual package, so take-home salary will be lower.
Metric
Value
Average pay
INR 15.48 LPA
Median pay
INR 14 LPA
Highest offer
INR 35 LPA
Placement rate
98.71%; opt-outs excluded
Reported batch
172 students, Class of 2026
Recruiters
Deloitte, HSBC, Fractal, EY and JPMorgan Chase
GIM Goa PGDM BDA Scholarships
The tuition fee waiver can cover INR 13.80 Lakhs, while ACCESS gives INR 5 Lakhs. GIM offers 21 ACCESS awards for BDA under its published scheme. ACCESS needs an invitation and BDA as your first preference through Achievers. The tuition waiver needs family income below INR 8 Lakhs and college approval. You cannot combine both benefits.
Scholarship
Who can get it
Full-course award
ACCESS
Invited Achievers applicants; BDA first preference
INR 5 Lakhs
Tuition fee waiver
Family income below INR 8 Lakhs; GIM selects
INR 13.80 Lakhs
GIM Goa PGDM BDA Ranking
Collegedunia ranks GIM #41 for MBA in 2026, and NIRF ranks it #43 for Management in 2025. These ranks cover the institute, rather than BDA alone. Read them beside BDA placement figures and course costs. A college rank does not tell you which analytics role you will get.
Ranking body
Year
Rank
Collegedunia, MBA
2026
#41
NIRF, Management
2025
#43
GIM Goa PGDM BDA Course Structure
Year 1 teaches management, statistics, Python and R. Year 2 includes a five-month company internship and electives. GIM uses analytics projects with Goa organisations in the first year. You need to be ready for maths as well as business cases. The long internship gives you time to work on a company problem.
Stage
What you study
Year 1
Business subjects, statistics, Python and R
Year 1 project
Analytics Services Goa project with local organisations
Year 2
Five-month internship and advanced electives
GIM Goa PGDM BDA Hostel and Campus
The full non-AC hostel fee is INR 2.28 Lakhs. GIM gives double rooms in the first year and single rooms in the second. This is a residential course at Sanquelim in Goa. You need to budget separately for mess and personal costs. Ask for the latest room and meal charges before accepting the offer.
Item
Detail
Non-AC hostel
INR 2.28 Lakhs for the full course
First year
Double room
Second year
Single room
Campus
Sanquelim, Goa; residential course
Should you pick PGDM BDA at GIM Goa?
This course suits students who want to use maths and coding for business decisions.
Pick it if:
You want analytics roles: Deloitte, HSBC and Fractal recruit BDA graduates for work that combines business decisions with data.
You want a longer company project: GIM places a five-month analytics internship between classroom terms, with faculty and company guidance.
You have strong achievements: GIM reads your Achievers profile before entrance scores, but those scores still matter for the final offer.
Skip it if:
You expect the top package: BDA median pay is INR 14 LPA against INR 35 LPA at the top, so budget around typical pay.
You need a single room immediately: GIM gives shared rooms in the first year and single rooms in the second.
You need quick fee recovery: INR 21.45 Lakhs in academic fees exceeds INR 15.48 LPA average pay before taxes and living costs.
Counsellor's advice
If you want analytics work, review the maths syllabus before accepting. Ask GIM for the full meal cost and written scholarship decision before paying.
PGDM BDA Eligibility▾
Degree marks: You need a bachelor degree with 50%; SC and ST applicants need 45%.
Final year: Complete your degree by 5 Jun 2027 if applying before graduation.
Accepted exams: Submit CAT 2026, XAT 2027 or an accepted in-person GMAT score.
Analytics test: Take GAAT (GIM Analytics Aptitude Test), required for BDA applicants.
GMAT dates: Accepted test dates are 1 Jan 2025 to 15 Jan 2027; send scores by 31 Jan 2027.
PGDM BDA Admission Process▾
Apply to GIM: Choose BDA and submit the college form by 4 Jan 2027.
Take the tests: Submit an accepted entrance score and take GAAT on 31 Jan 2027.
Selection round: GIM shortlists profiles for an interview and WAT (Written Aptitude Test).
Accept the offer: Pay the seat fee by the deadline in your offer letter.
Report on campus: Bring your degree papers for the document check before classes start.
PGDM BDA Admission Dates 2027
▾
Published dates and estimates are marked below. Tap 2028 Session for expected dates of the next batch.
The 2028 calendar is not out yet. These dates are estimates based on 2027.
Confirmed
3 Aug 2026 to 15 Sep 2026
CAT registration, last date to apply
Complete CAT registration by 15 Sep 2026.
Confirmed
29 Nov 2026
CAT exam
Take CAT on 29 Nov 2026 if using this route.
Confirmed
3 Jan 2027
XAT exam
XAT on 3 Jan 2027 is another accepted route.
Confirmed
4 Jan 2027
GIM application, last date to apply
Submit the GIM form by 4 Jan 2027.
Tentative
Jan 2027
CAT result and scorecard
Check the scorecard in Jan 2027 and save it.
Confirmed
31 Jan 2027
GAAT selection test
Take the online analytics test on 31 Jan 2027.
Confirmed
Feb 2027
Interview shortlist and selection round
Prepare for online interviews in Feb 2027; writing-test dates follow.
Confirmed
Mar 2027
Final result and seat allotment
Check the admission offer in Mar 2027.
Tentative
Apr 2027
Seat acceptance fee, last date
Apr 2027 is an estimate; your offer gives the payment deadline.
Tentative
Jun 2027
Reporting and document check
Keep degree papers ready for reporting in Jun 2027.
Confirmed
Jun 2027
Classes start
Plan to join the residential course in Jun 2027.
Tentative
Sep 2027
CAT registration, last date to apply
Expected in Sep 2027; confirm the exact date before acting.
Tentative
Nov 2027
CAT exam
Expected in Nov 2027; confirm the exact date before acting.
Tentative
Jan 2028
XAT exam
Expected in Jan 2028; confirm the exact date before acting.
Tentative
Jan 2028
GIM application, last date to apply
Expected in Jan 2028; confirm the exact date before acting.
Tentative
Jan 2028
CAT result and scorecard
Expected in Jan 2028; confirm the exact date before acting.
Tentative
Jan 2028
GAAT selection test
Expected in Jan 2028; confirm the exact date before acting.
Tentative
Feb 2028
Interview shortlist and selection round
Expected in Feb 2028; confirm the exact date before acting.
Tentative
Mar 2028
Final result and seat allotment
Expected in Mar 2028; confirm the exact date before acting.
Tentative
Apr 2028
Seat acceptance fee, last date
Expected in Apr 2028; confirm the exact date before acting.
Tentative
Jun 2028
Reporting and document check
Expected in Jun 2028; confirm the exact date before acting.
Tentative
Jun 2028
Classes start
Expected in Jun 2028; confirm the exact date before acting.
Source: GIM admission calendar and CAT notice. Confirm on the official site before you act.
GIM Goa PGDM BDA Fees 2027
▾
This is the full 2-year cost. Turn on the toggle to add hostel. These are 2026 to 2028 batch fees; the 2027 fee is not out yet. Mess and personal costs are extra.
Tuition fee
Full course, as published
INR 13.80 Lakhs
Other academic fees
Full course, as published
INR 7.65 Lakhs
Caution deposit Refundable
One time, INR 5,000 deducted for alumni membership
INR 25,000
Add non-AC hostel
Non-AC hostel
Full course, as published
INR 2.28 Lakhs
Total course fee
INR 21.45 Lakhs
2 years · academic fees, hostel not added; mess extra
Total course fee
INR 23.73 Lakhs
2 years · academic fees + hostel; mess extra
Education loan EMI
INR 36,166
7 yr · 10.5% per year
ROI
72%
average first-year pay INR 15.48 LPA vs the full fee
Education loan EMI
INR 40,010
7 yr · 10.5% per year
ROI
65%
average first-year pay INR 15.48 LPA vs the full fee
Source: GIM fees and financial aid, hostel FAQ. Confirm on the official site before you act.
Will your score get you a BDA seat at GIM Goa?
Pick your category to check the degree-mark gate. GIM has no fixed BDA cutoff; meeting this gate does not promise a call.
Category
General: 50% bachelor marks needed
You can apply with 50% or more. Final-year applicants must finish by 5 Jun 2027. CAT, XAT or accepted GMAT scores, GAAT and your profile decide the shortlist. Below 50%, you do not meet the degree-mark rule.
SC: 45% bachelor marks needed
You can apply with 45% or more. Final-year applicants must finish by 5 Jun 2027. CAT, XAT or accepted GMAT scores, GAAT and your profile decide the shortlist. Below 45%, you do not meet the degree-mark rule.
ST: 45% bachelor marks needed
You can apply with 45% or more. Final-year applicants must finish by 5 Jun 2027. CAT, XAT or accepted GMAT scores, GAAT and your profile decide the shortlist. Below 45%, you do not meet the degree-mark rule.
Other categories: 50% bachelor marks needed
You can apply with 50% or more. Final-year applicants must finish by 5 Jun 2027. CAT, XAT or accepted GMAT scores, GAAT and your profile decide the shortlist. Below 50%, you do not meet the degree-mark rule.
EDITOR'S NOTE
A graduation minimum is not an entrance cutoff. GIM reads your profile, so no percentile alone promises a BDA interview or offer.
GIM Goa PGDM BDA Scholarship Calculator
Estimate a possible waiver using published fees. GIM selects recipients; qualifying answers do not guarantee an award. Only one benefit applies.
ACCESS invitation, BDA first preference
Annual family income
Scholarships you missedYou do not qualify on your answers. Tap to see why.▾
The tuition waiver replaces ACCESS when both appear possible. GIM must confirm selection.
ACCESS
INR 5 Lakhs
Goa Institute of Management
21 BDA awards; half each year. Renewal needs CGPA 5.6 and good conduct.
Who qualifies: Invited Achievers applicants; BDA first preferenceApply by the date in GIM's scholarship notice
Not eligible on your answers or replaced by another benefit
Tuition fee waiver
INR 13.80 Lakhs
Goa Institute of Management
Full tuition waiver for up to 5% of admitted students. GIM checks financial need; renewal follows its award terms.
Who qualifies: Family income below INR 8 Lakhs; income papers neededApply by the date in GIM's scholarship notice
Not eligible on your answers or replaced by another benefit
No scheme matches these answers. Ask the college about paying in parts and about education loans.
Estimated total waiver
INR 0
Your net course fee: INR 21.45 Lakhs
Estimated total waiver
INR 5 Lakhs
Your net course fee: INR 16.45 Lakhs
Estimated total waiver
INR 13.80 Lakhs
Your net course fee: INR 7.65 Lakhs
GIM Goa PGDM BDA vs similar colleges
Tap a college to compare management courses. The cream box marks the better number: lower fees or higher pay. BDA has no fixed cutoff to compare.
6 points lower (rounded), 2026 to 2028 fees; Class of 2025 placement
100%
1 points higher (rounded), Class of 2024 placement
SeatsPublished programme intake
180
BDA intake
30
150 fewer, 2026 to 2028 fees; 2025 approved intake
Not published
Not published
Not published
ROIAverage pay divided by academic fee
72%
2026 pay and published fees
Not published
93%
21 points higher (rounded), 2026 to 2028 fees; Class of 2025 pay
Not published
Not published
In short
If you want an analytics degree, compare TAPMI's study plan with GIM BDA. GIM has published BDA placement outcomes; this TAPMI course has no completed batch report.
In short
If you want a general management course with lower academic fees, weigh Great Lakes Chennai. Choose GIM BDA if the analytics study plan better matches your goal.
In short
If lower academic fees matter most, compare IMT Hyderabad's full payment schedule. Ask for a consistent final placement report before weighing its pay against GIM BDA.
In short
If you are considering IMI Bhubaneswar, ask for its latest fee and batch report before paying. Its older placement figures do not describe GIM's latest BDA batch.
Fees and pay can change. Check each college site before you decide.
FAQs on GIM Goa PGDM BDA
Short answers to what students ask before they apply.
Is PGDM BDA a full-time residential course?▾
Yes. GIM BDA is a two-year, full-time residential course with 180 seats. It combines management subjects with data analysis.
What is the full PGDM BDA fee?▾
The published 2026 to 2028 academic fee is INR 21.45 Lakhs. Non-AC hostel adds INR 2.28 Lakhs, taking the total to INR 23.73 Lakhs. Mess, personal costs and the caution deposit are extra.
Can I pay academic fees in parts?▾
Yes. GIM publishes a payment schedule with academic fees paid in parts. Follow the dates in your admission offer and the fee schedule for your batch.
Does a CAT percentile guarantee a BDA call?▾
No. GIM has no fixed BDA cutoff and shortlists using your profile and test scores. You must also take its analytics test.
Can final-year students apply?▾
Yes, if you complete your bachelor degree by 5 Jun 2027. You need 50% marks, or 45% if you belong to SC or ST.
How much does ACCESS give for BDA?▾
ACCESS gives INR 5 Lakhs over the course to selected invited Achievers applicants with BDA first preference. GIM publishes 21 BDA awards. Renewal needs CGPA 5.6 and good conduct; the tuition waiver cannot be combined with ACCESS.
Will I get a single hostel room in the first year?▾
No. GIM lists double rooms for the first year and single rooms for the second. Check the latest hostel and mess charges before you accept.
What was the BDA average placement package?▾
The Class of 2026 averaged INR 15.48 LPA, with a median of INR 14 LPA. The placement rate was 98.71%, excluding opt-outs. A package is not the same as take-home salary.
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.
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GIM Goa: 3 Answered Questions
Which course is better in Goa institute of management?
Utkarsh DevPGDM - Big Data Analytics from Goa Institute of Management (Graduated 2021)
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)?
Prasad SawantM.B.A. in Marketing, SVKM's NMIMS (Graduated 2017)
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?
Rachana NagPGDM Marketing & Human Resources, T. A. Pai Management Institute (2019)
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.
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