Post Graduate Diploma in Management - Health Care Management (PGDM HCM)
GIM Goa Post Graduate Diploma in Management Health Care Management (PGDM HCM) is a two-years full-time MBA equivalent programme with specialization in Health Care Management. GIM Goa PGDM HCM course is for individuals who wish to become domain specialist in healthcare, healthcare business operations consultant, healthcare marketing/sales manager, healthcare IT consultant/business analyst, consultant in Public Health.
GIM Goa HCM programme has been carefully structured after considering industry needs, existing gaps and future requirements. The courses under the programme are a blend of management and healthcare functions. Case-based and practical methods of training ensure that students of GIM Goa Healthcare Management program differentiate and make themselves more suitable for seeking career opportunities in any particular domain of healthcare i.e. IT/Consulting, Pharmaceuticals, Medical Devices, Hospitals, Public Health or Health Insurance.
GIM Goa PGDM Health Care Management Admission Process 2026 focusses on admitting students with the following profile mix:
- Health care related disciplines
- Engineering related disciplines
- Experience of working in Health Care Organizations
- Candidates without a background in medicine or allied fields at the undergraduate level can also apply.
While in most MBA programme, which rely on a cut-off score in entrance exams, the GIM Goa HCM program does not have a specific cut-off. This is because the overall candidate profile is prioritized over exam scores. A select group will be invited to specific cities for the Achievers Round, while others will attend online interviews for the Regular Round. Shortlisted candidates must also complete an online Written Aptitude Test (WAT), with the date to be announced in due course.
Applicants begin by submitting their online application, after which top candidates are shortlisted for GIM Goa Achiever Round. Rest of the candidates participate in Regular Admission Round based on their CAT/XAT scores. Successful candidates from both rounds receive final admission letters. Read more details in the following section.
GIM Goa Admission Process 2026
- Apply Online: This is the first step.
- Achievers Round: If shortlisted for Achiever Round, appear in interview and get spot admission offer
- Regular Round: If not shortlisted for Achievers Round, you can get shortlisted in Regular Round based on CAT/ XAT/ GMAT scores. Merit list is released for regular round.
- Admission Letter is issued to selected candidates.
GIM Goa Achiever’s Round
The Achiever's Round of GIM Goa is a profile-based shortlisting process that evaluates candidates based on program-specific or other achievements in areas such as academics, sports, co-curricular activities, and professional experience. This round applies to all programs based on the candidate's first preference.
Candidates are shortlisted for the Achiever's Round without considering CAT/ XAT/ GMAT scores initially, which is factored in at the later stage. Select candidates from the Achievers Round receive a spot admission offer, even before their CAT/XAT/GMAT scores are available.
Program-Specific Achievements that qualify for Achievers round include graduates from select institutes; MBBS, Biotechnology, BPharm., BDS from select institutes; CA,CS, CMA, CFA (US), ACCA, CIMA, CPA (US), FRM (GARP) holders and B. Com. Or B.A. Economics (Hons) from select institutes; and engineering graduates with at least 24 months of full-time work experience in specific companies. These candidates are invited to the Achiever's Round based on their first preferred programme.
Outstanding performance in academics, sports, co-curricular, or at the workplace such as national cricket/hockey/football player, top ranked in university degree course, School toppers in 12th standard, and star performer in last appraisal at work are also given preference.
GIM Goa Achiever Round interviews are conducted in Delhi, Goa and Kolkata.
GIM Goa PGDM Health Care Management Curriculum and Pedagogy has been structured with a judicious blend of theory and practice. The use of case study, simulations, gamification for learning are incorporated in the courses for effective learning of the students. The courses under the programme are a blend of management and healthcare function, which makes it an application-based management programme, a concept which is widely prevalent in developed countries. Following courses are included in GIM Goa PGDM Health Care Management Curriculum:
- Management Courses
- Health Care Domain Courses
- Elective Courses
To apply for admission at GIM Goa PGDM HCM course, candidates need to follow a simple step-by-step online process. First, register yourself on the official website using a valid email ID and mobile number. After registration, verify the OTP sent to your registered contact details. Next, fill out the online application form carefully with all required academic and personal information. Then, upload the necessary supporting documents and complete the process by paying the registration fee online.
GIM Goa How to Apply - Steps to Follow
- Register yourself
- Verify OTP
- Fill application form online
- Upload required documents
- Pay registration fee
The GIM Goa application fee varies based on the number of programs applied for and the application rounds with respective deadlines. Candidates can benefit from lower fees by applying early under the First Mover or Early Bird deadlines. Check details in the table below.
Application Round | Application Deadline | Application Fees for One Program | Application Fees for Two Programs | Application Fees for Three Programs | Application Fees for Four Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
First Mover | Oct 23, 2025 | Rs.1750 | Rs.2000 | Rs.2250 | Rs.3000 |
Early Bird | Nov 27, 2025 | Rs.2000 | Rs.2250 | Rs.2500 | Rs.3500 |
Achiever Round | Dec 4, 2026 | Rs.2500 | Rs.3000 | Rs.3500 | Rs.4250 |
CAT Deadline | Dec 23, 2025 | Rs.2500 | Rs.3000 | Rs.3500 | Rs.4250 |
Last Date | Jan 02, 2026 | Rs.2500 | Rs.3000 | Rs.3500 | Rs.4250 |
- GIM Goa Admission Eligibility Criteria require Minimum 50% aggregate marks in Bachelor’s Degree.
- Candidates in the final year of the degree can also apply.
- Applicant should apply and appear in one of the acceptable entrance exams CAT/ XAT/ GMAT and score well to be eligible for shortlisting
- Candidates without a background in medicine or allied fields at the undergraduate level can also apply.
GIM Goa final selection process is based on various selection parameters including entrance exam scores, past academic performance, work experience, and face to face evaluation. Entrance exam scores have the highest weightage of 40%. Check details in table below.
GIM Goa Final Selection Weightage
The weightages for various components in final selection round are:
GIM Goa Scholarship schemes are available for all the PGDM programs. GIM offers many institute-based and corporate sponsored scholarships to students in 1st and 2nd year to reduced financial burden. Details of GIM Goa Scholarships are given below:
GIM Goa Scholarship Schemes
Key details of the GIM Goa scholarship Amount for different schemes is shared below:
- PGDM: Rs 500,000; Total 45 Scholarships
- PGDM-HCM: Rs.500,000; Total 7 scholarships
- PGDM-BDA: Rs.500,000; Total 21 Scholarships
- PGDM-BIFS: Rs.500,000; Total 7 Scholarships