Introduction
Goa Institute of Management (GIM), set amidst the scenic
Sahyadri hills of North Goa, stands tall as a top-ranked Indian B-school. Known
for its relentless focus on academic excellence, faculty distinction,
student-centric campus, and a powerful alumni network, GIM has become a favored
destination for aspiring managers nationwide. This original, up-to-date blog
explores GIM’s world-class faculty and staff, iconic campus and facilities, and
alumni success stories, laying out why this institution is a beacon for future
business leaders in 2025.
Location: A World-Class Campus in the Heart of
Goa
Address & Setting
Accessibility
Infrastructure & Facilities
|
Feature |
Details |
|
Lecture Halls & Auditoriums |
Smart classrooms with AV integration;
single-seating for group activity |
|
Library |
26,000+
books, 50,000+ online journals, digital databases, 24/7 RFID access |
|
Labs |
Data labs (SAS, R, Python, Tableau,
Power BI), finance lab (Reuters, Eikon), behavioral research and simulation
labs |
|
Hostels |
9
hostels (4 boys, 3 girls, 2 co-ed), most single-occupancy, modern facilities,
common rooms, fast Wi-Fi, optional AC rooms |
|
Sports & Fitness |
Cricket, football, tennis, swimming
pool, gym, basketball, volleyball, indoor badminton, table tennis |
|
Food
& Recreation |
Mess,
food court, cafeteria, event halls, terrace spaces, campus mart, outdoor
cafe, and meditation room |
|
Healthcare |
24/7 medical facilities, trauma
support, in-house doctor and ambulance |
|
Digital |
Campus-wide
LAN/WiFi, 100% ERP-enabled operations, advanced IT infrastructure |
|
Sustainability |
Rainwater harvesting, solar energy,
recycling and green practices |
Campus Life:
GIM campus is active 24/7: late-night
assignments, hackathons, music jams, festive events, guest lectures, national
fests like “Inception,” and the much-loved “Give Goa” social immersion project.
Employees: Faculty & Staff Powering GIM
World-Class Faculty
GIM boasts 75+ full-time faculty in 2025, drawn from
India’s leading IIMs, IITs, XLRI, ISB as well as global B-schools. The
institute emphasizes a blend of research excellence, corporate expertise, and
teaching innovation.
Selected Faculty (2025)
|
Name |
Role |
Domain |
Credentials |
|
Dr. Ajit Parulekar |
Director, Professor |
Strategy, Leadership, Marketing |
PhD, IIM,
international teaching |
|
Dr.
Neeraj Amarnani |
Dean
- Admin, Professor |
HR,
OB, Policy |
PhD, 2 decades in corp. HR |
|
Prof. Ajay Vamadevan |
Professor |
Healthcare Management |
Global public health expert |
|
Dr.
Abhishek Ranga |
Professor,
Finance |
Banking,
Investments |
PhD,
IIM, finance practitioner |
|
Dr. Aanchal Singh |
Asst. Professor, Finance |
Risk, Capital Markets, Analytics |
PhD, NISM/ICAI |
|
Dr.
Anamika Sinha |
Professor,
OB, HRM |
Motivation,
HRD |
PhD,
ex-XLRI |
|
Dr. Adlino Afonso |
Lecturer |
Entrepreneurship |
Industry entrepreneur, PhD |
|
Dr.
Divya Singhal |
Professor,
GM, Ethics |
Ethics,
CSR, Service Ops |
PhD,
leading champion for Goan MSMEs |
Staff & Administration
Alumni: GIM’s Global Community of Achievers
With more than 6,000+ alumni across 30+ countries, GIM
grads have made a mark across BFSI, FMCG, consulting, IT, startups, analytics,
and the social sector.
Notable Alumni Achievements
|
Name |
Current
Role |
Organization |
Achievements/Notes |
|
Rohit (’96) |
CEO & MD |
Daakiya Marketing & Logistics |
Marketing veteran, founded #1 logistics
startup in region |
|
Perry |
Chief
Strategy Officer |
United
Breweries Ltd. |
Analytics
& strategic planning head, promoted to CSO (2025) |
|
Namrata Singh |
Director, Global Talent Mgmt. |
Walmart International |
Ex-Google/LinkedIn, global HR leader |
|
Sanjay
Lobo |
CEO
& Co-Founder |
OnwardsPay/NGO |
Social
impact entrepreneur |
|
Priya Nayak |
Vice President, Data Analytics |
BNY Mellon, NY/India |
Financial analytics thought leader |
|
Geetika
Tyagi |
HR
Head |
OYO |
Campus
speaker, corporate mentor |
|
More listed |
See GIM Alumni |
Achievements:
Alumni Engagement
Why GIM’s People and Network Stand Out
Final Thoughts
GIM’s 2025 story is about people—faculty dedicated to building leaders, alumni opening doors across industries, and a Goa campus that inspires excellence, responsibility, and innovation. If you want an MBA that delivers strategy, network, and life-changing friendships, Goa Institute of Management is a path worth pursuing.