GIM PGDM HCM: What Is Healthcare Management?
GIM's PGDM in Healthcare Management is a two-year full-time residential programme designed around the management needs of the healthcare sector. The institute describes it as a blend of management and healthcare functions intended to develop professionals for a sector with growing organisational and managerial complexity.
No. GIM's stated eligibility allows graduates from any discipline meeting the programme criteria. MBBS graduates can additionally be considered for the GIM-MBBS Scholarship, but an MBBS degree is not the general eligibility requirement.
GIM HCM Admission 2027-29
| Requirement | Details |
|---|---|
| Graduation | Minimum 50%; 45% for SC/ST under the stated criteria. |
| Final year | Applicants completing degree requirements by June 2027 may apply subject to institute conditions. |
| Accepted exams | CAT 2026, XAT 2027 or eligible GMAT. |
| First Mover | 22 October 2026 |
| Early Bird | 19 November 2026 |
| Achiever's Round deadline | 3 December 2026 |
| Last date | 4 January 2027 |
Regular selection uses objective assessment, academics, work experience, face-to-face evaluation and profile/diversity. GIM also uses a Written Aptitude Test and a profile-based Achiever's Round.
GIM HCM Fees & Scholarships
*GIM's latest published 2026-28 academic fee for HCM is ₹21.45 lakh. The 2027-29 fee has not yet been released.
| 2026-28 academic fee | Amount |
|---|---|
| Instalment 1a | ₹50,000 |
| Instalment 1b | ₹4,90,000 |
| Instalment 2 | ₹5,30,000 |
| Instalment 3 | ₹10,75,000 |
| Total | ₹21,45,000 |
GIM offers up to 7 GIM-MBBS Scholarships of ₹5 lakh each for eligible MBBS candidates admitted to HCM. General financial support also includes consideration for full tuition fee waivers for families earning below ₹8 lakh annually, subject to the institute's conditions.
HCM Curriculum & Learning Focus
The HCM programme combines management concepts with healthcare-sector context. Students can expect learning around healthcare organisations, operations, strategy, finance, marketing, human resources and sector-specific management challenges.
Management foundation
- Finance and accounting.
- Marketing and strategy.
- Operations and supply chain.
- Organisational behaviour and HR.
- Business analytics and decision-making.
Healthcare context
- Healthcare organisations and systems.
- Healthcare operations.
- Industry-specific case learning.
- Healthcare business and service delivery.
- Exposure to healthcare-sector organisations.
GIM HCM Career Scope & Placements
GIM's latest placement page reports HCM hiring across IT/ITES, operations, engineering & design, consulting, finance and other sectors. The listed HCM student profile shows 39% freshers, so the programme is not limited to candidates with prior healthcare experience.
| HCM placement indicator | Latest published reference |
|---|---|
| IT/ITES | 57% |
| Operations | 19% |
| Engineering & Design | 10% |
| Consulting | 5% |
| Finance | 5% |
| Freshers | 39% |
These sector shares are useful for understanding hiring direction, but students should still evaluate the exact roles, salary distribution and employers available to the HCM batch before joining.
See GIM placement analysis →Who Should Choose GIM HCM?
Good fit if
- You want management roles in healthcare and allied sectors.
- You are interested in healthcare business, operations or consulting.
- You want a residential management programme with sector context.
Compare alternatives if
- You want a conventional general-management career with no healthcare focus.
- You are choosing HCM only because of the healthcare label.
- Your preferred role is outside the programme's strongest recruiter sectors.
GIM HCM FAQs
What is the HCM fee at GIM?
The latest published 2026-28 academic fee is ₹21.45 lakh. The 2027-29 fee is not yet published.
Can non-medical graduates apply?
Yes. GIM's general eligibility is based on a bachelor's degree and accepted entrance examination; MBBS is not the general requirement.
How many students are admitted to HCM?
GIM lists an intake of 120 students for HCM.
Is work experience compulsory?
No. Freshers are welcome to apply.