GIM concludes 2026 placements with 535 offers; highest package touches Rs 35 LPA

Goa Institute of Management (GIM) has completed its placement season for the 2024-26 batch, with students receiving 535 job offers across its management programmes. Around 525 students, including both fresh graduates and candidates with prior work experience, took part in the recruitment process, reflecting another strong year for the institute's placement record.

The placement drive attracted participation from more than 110 recruiters, including over 40 companies that hired from GIM for the first time. Students secured opportunities across sectors such as finance, consulting, technology, healthcare, FMCG, analytics and banking, with roles ranging from management trainee and product management to commodity trading, sales, operations and general management.

Among the major recruiters were SAP, JP Morgan Chase, Goldman Sachs, Morgan Stanley, D.E. Shaw, Johnson & Johnson, Wells Fargo, Aditya Birla Capital, Accenture, Deloitte, Pfizer, HSBC Bank and Nomura, among others.

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Highest packages rise across courses

The institute reported an improvement in salary figures compared to the previous year's placement cycle. The highest package for the PGDM programme increased from Rs 32.2 lakh per annum to Rs 35 lakh per annum, while the PGDM (BIFS) programme saw its highest offer rise from Rs 27.3 lakh per annum to Rs 28.6 lakh per annum. The PGDM (BDA) programme also recorded a jump from Rs 32.2 lakh per annum to Rs 35 lakh per annum.

Apart from final placements, GIM students also performed strongly during the summer internship season. The highest stipend offered to PGDM and PGDM (HCM) students was Rs 3 lakh, while students from the Big Data Analytics programme secured internship stipends of up to Rs 4 lakh, reflecting strong demand for analytics talent in the market.

GIM 2026 placement performance

The placement performance of GIM 2026 are as follows:

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One of the highlights of this year's placement season was the growing interest from new recruiters. Companies such as Goldman Sachs, Acuity Knowledge Partners, Bennett, Coleman & Co. Ltd., DTDC, Birla Opus, IDBI Bank, Lenskart, South Indian Bank and IRIS Business Services were among those that participated in the recruitment process for the first time.

GIM placements see strong salary trends

The institute's flagship PGDM programme recorded the highest package of Rs 35 lakh per annum, while students from the big data analytics programme matched the same top offer. Finance continued to be the most sought-after domain among recruiters, followed by marketing, IT, operations and HR.

GIM director Ajit Parulekar said the placement outcomes reflected the institute's focus on preparing students for a changing business landscape. “At GIM, we are committed to delivering meaningful management education that prepares students to navigate evolving industry demands with confidence and adaptability,” he said.