MDI Gurgaon Admission Dates 2027

MDI Gurgaon uses CAT 2026 for admission to its full-time PGDM programmes for the 2027-29 batch. Candidates shortlisted after the application and CAT score review are called for WAT-GD-PI rounds in Bengaluru, Gurugram, Kolkata, Hyderabad, Ahmedabad and Mumbai, with centres outside Gurugram kept tentative.

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The schedule applies to PGDM, PGDM-HRM, PGDM-BA, PGDM-IB and PGDM-BFSI. Executive PGDM-BM, PGDM-BA and PGDM-PP follow a separate rolling two-round admission calendar and accept CAT, GMAT or XAT scores.

MDI Gurgaon Courses and Fees

MDI Gurgaon offers full-time PGDM programmes, Executive PGDM tracks and the doctoral FPM. The fees below cover the full programme duration. The domestic PGDM fee of INR 48.15 Lakhs includes tuition, double-occupancy hostel and meals, while NRI fees do not include hostel charges.

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PGDM-IB includes a compulsory international immersion, with two semesters at emlyon Business School or ESCP Business School in France. The INR 94.66 Lakh domestic fee includes MDI tuition and the host-university fee. Travel and accommodation for the international module are charged separately on actual basis.

MDI Gurgaon Admission Process

MDI Gurgaon takes admission to all five full-time PGDM programmes through CAT. There is no direct admission or management quota. Along with WAT-GD-PI, the institute uses a Behavioural Assessment Test (BAT) in its selection process.

PGDM, PGDM-HRM, PGDM-BA, PGDM-BFSI

Students need at least 50% marks in Class X, Class XII and graduation. A 3-year bachelor's degree from a recognised university is accepted. Work experience is not compulsory, but it can add value to the final composite score.

• Stage 1: Students submit CAT 2026 scores through the MDI online application. One common form covers all five PGDM programmes, including MDI Murshidabad seats.
• Stage 2: MDI shortlists candidates using CAT score and profile factors such as work experience, academic record and diversity.
• Stage 3: Shortlisted candidates attend WAT, Group Discussion, Personal Interview and BAT at one of the centres in Bengaluru, Gurugram, Kolkata, Hyderabad, Ahmedabad or Mumbai.
• Final selection: The final offer is based on CAT score, WAT-GD-PI-BAT performance, academic merit, work experience and social diversity.

MDI Gurgaon does not release an official CAT cutoff. From earlier admission cycles, the competitive range is usually above 90 percentile overall, and students also need strong section-wise scores in VARC, DILR and QA.

PGDM-IB

PGDM-IB has two extra conditions. Students must hold a 4-year bachelor's degree, as 3-year degrees are not eligible, and they need at least 1 year of post-graduation work experience as of January 2027, based on the tentative cut-off date. NRI candidates can use a valid GMAT score instead of CAT.

Executive PGDM Programmes

Executive PGDM-BM, Executive PGDM-BA and Executive PGDM-PP are meant for candidates with at least 3 years of post-qualification work experience. Admission is held in two rounds each year. Candidates can apply with CAT scores from the last 3 years, GMAT scores from the last 5 years or XAT scores from the last 3 years. A 3-year bachelor's degree with 50% aggregate is accepted.

MDI Gurgaon Placements

MDI Gurgaon recorded 100 percent PGDM placements for the 2025 batch. The process placed 555 students through 147 companies, and 67 new recruiters joined the placement drive. The batch also received 148 pre-placement offers.

The highest CTC for the 2025 batch was INR 53.60 Lakhs. The average CTC stood at INR 25.6 LPA as per the placement report. Consulting accounted for 30 percent of offers, followed by BFSI at 25 percent. The top 10 percent of the batch received an average package of INR 40 LPA.

The NCR location supports placement results, especially in Consulting and BFSI roles, because several corporate headquarters are close to the campus. This also helps students convert summer internships into PPOs. MDI alumni work in senior roles across Indian and multinational companies, which strengthens the recruiter network each year.

MDI Gurgaon Rankings

MDI Gurgaon is ranked #9 in the Management category of NIRF Rankings 2025 and is the highest-ranked private business school in the list. It improved from #11 in 2024. Its AACSB, AMBA and EQUIS triple accreditation is also a global quality marker held by fewer than 100 institutions worldwide.

MDI Gurgaon Scholarships

MDI Gurgaon provides two institutional scholarship options for PGDM students. Both are considered during admission, so students do not need to apply separately after joining. Seats are limited and are allotted on merit during the selection process.

Students applying for the AICTE TFW scholarship must submit family income proof during admission. The scholarship covers only tuition fees and does not include hostel or meal charges. Interested students should apply through the AICTE portal and also mention it in the MDI admission form.

MDI Gurgaon Campus and Infrastructure

MDI Gurgaon has a residential campus in Sector 17, Gurugram, Haryana. The campus includes the main academic building, faculty residences, administrative blocks, a central library, sports facilities and a dedicated IT and computing centre. Its library has one of the largest collections of management periodicals and case studies among Indian B-schools.

The hostel system includes residential blocks named Chaitanya, Change Masters, Takshashila, Kshitij, Odyssey, Kaveri, Parthenon and Nalanda. Students are accommodated in twin, triple and four-sharing rooms. For domestic PGDM students, hostel and meal charges are part of the all-inclusive INR 48.15 Lakh programme fee. The campus is within 15 km of Cyber City, DLF and Udyog Vihar, which places it close to major consulting, BFSI and technology employers in Delhi NCR.

MDI Gurgaon vs IIM Lucknow vs FMS Delhi

Students targeting top CAT-based management programmes often compare MDI Gurgaon with IIM Lucknow and FMS Delhi. All three use CAT as the main entrance test and are common choices for candidates looking beyond the older IIMs.

FMS Delhi is the most cost-effective option among the three for students who clear its high CAT cutoff. IIM Lucknow is an Institute of National Importance and awards an MBA degree under the IIM Act 2017. MDI Gurgaon stands out for triple international accreditation, global recognition and access to NCR placements. Its PGDM-IB is not offered at IIM Lucknow or FMS Delhi, and it is the only full-time MDI programme where work experience is compulsory.