MDI Gurgaon admits students to its 2027-29 management batch on merit through CAT 2026 and the institute selection rounds. The main full-time options include PGDM and PGDM-IB, and the stated programme fees range from INR 17,75,100 for PGDM-BFSI to INR 29,17,000 for PGDM-IB.

The institute has AACSB, AMBA, and EQUIS accreditations. PGDM-IB is different from the other PGDM programmes because it needs at least 1 year of work experience and a 4-year bachelor’s degree, while the other PGDM courses accept a 3-year bachelor’s degree and do not make work experience compulsory.

Admission Update:
  • PGDM, PGDM-HRM, PGDM-BA, PGDM-BFSI: Applications for the 2027-29 batch are expected to begin in October 2026 (Tentative). The CAT 2026 exam is scheduled on November 29, 2026. WAT, GD, and PI are expected from February to April 2027 (Tentative).
  • PGDM-IB: Admission follows the same CAT 2026 route. Applicants must have at least 1 year of work experience. Applications are expected in October 2026 (Tentative).
  • Executive PGDM-BM: Admission is held in 2 rolling rounds for working professionals. For the next round dates, students can contact admissions@mdi.ac.in.
  • For Indian candidates, CAT 2026 is the only accepted entrance exam for all 5 PGDM programmes.
  • NRI candidates applying to PGDM-IB can use a valid GMAT score instead of CAT. GMAT is not accepted for regular PGDM, PGDM-HRM, PGDM-BA, or PGDM-BFSI.
  • One common online form is used for PGDM, PGDM-HRM, PGDM-IB, PGDM-BA, and PGDM-BFSI, along with MDI Murshidabad seats.
  • Under the AICTE Tuition Fee Waiver Scheme, up to 15 PGDM seats and 6 PGDM-HRM seats are available for students whose family income is at or below INR 8,00,000.
  • The Merit cum Means Scholarship covers 10 seats across PGDM, PGDM-HRM, and PGDM-IB and gives a 50% tuition fee waiver.

Direct Admission at MDI Gurgaon: MDI Gurgaon does not have a management quota or direct payment quota. PGDM admission is based on merit, CAT 2026, and the institute selection process.

MDI Gurgaon Admission Portal 2027-29: mdi.ac.in/admissions

MDI Gurgaon Admission Important Dates 2027-29

MDI Gurgaon will use CAT 2026 scores for the 2027-29 PGDM admission cycle. The following dates are ongoing or scheduled for the coming admission steps.

Event Date
MDI Application Open October 2026 (Tentative)
MDI Application Deadline November 2026 (Tentative)
CAT 2026 Exam Nov 29, 2026
CAT 2026 Result Dec 24, 2026 (Tentative)
Executive PGDM Round 1 Application October 2026
WAT-GD-PI Rounds February to April 2027 (Tentative)
Executive PGDM Round 2 Application March 2027
Final Selection Announcement April 2027 (Tentative)

Subject to revision. Kindly check with the official sources to confirm

MDI Gurgaon PGDM Admission 2027-29

MDI Gurgaon offers PG level admission through five full-time PGDM programmes: PGDM, PGDM-HRM, PGDM-IB, PGDM-BA, and PGDM-BFSI. Indian candidates need CAT 2026 for these courses, while NRI candidates can use GMAT only for PGDM-IB.

PGDM, PGDM-HRM, PGDM-BA, and PGDM-BFSI follow the same basic academic rules. PGDM-IB has extra conditions because it includes international study and work experience requirements.

MDI Gurgaon PGDM Fees 2027-29

Programme Fee
PGDM, PGDM-HRM, PGDM-BA INR 22,30,410 for Indian candidates
PGDM-BFSI INR 17,75,100
PGDM-IB INR 29,17,000

Subject to revision. Kindly check with the official sources to confirm

MDI Gurgaon PGDM Eligibility Criteria 2027-29

Students applying to the regular PGDM group must have at least 50% marks at every major academic stage. PGDM-IB applicants must also meet the work experience and degree duration rules.

Programme Eligibility Criteria Accepted Exam
PGDM, PGDM-HRM, PGDM-BA, PGDM-BFSI Minimum 50% in Class X and XII. Bachelor’s degree of at least 3 years with minimum 50% from a recognised university. CAT 2026
PGDM-IB for Indian Candidates Minimum 50% in Class X and XII. Bachelor’s degree of at least 4 years with minimum 50%. Minimum 1 year of work experience as of January 2027 (Tentative). CAT 2026
PGDM-IB for NRI Candidates Same academic conditions as PGDM-IB. Work experience is compulsory. Valid GMAT score from the last 5 years

MDI Gurgaon PGDM-IB Course Detail

PGDM-IB is a 2-year International Business programme. Students must study for 2 semesters at a French partner institution, either emlyon business school or ESCP Business School. No extra tuition fee is charged by the host university.

A 4-year bachelor’s degree and at least 1 year of work experience are compulsory for PGDM-IB. Students with only a 3-year bachelor’s degree cannot apply for this programme.

MDI Gurgaon PGDM Selection Process 2027-29

The selection process has 2 main stages. First, MDI Gurgaon shortlists applicants through CAT 2026 scores and the details filled in the application form. Then shortlisted students take part in WAT, Group Discussion, Personal Interview, and Behavioural Assessment Test.

  • Students must apply through the MDI admission portal and enter CAT 2026 scorecard details.
  • The shortlist is prepared using CAT score and the profile shared in the form.
  • Shortlisted candidates appear for WAT, GD, PI, and BAT at Bangalore, Gurugram, Kolkata, Hyderabad, or Mumbai.
  • Final admission uses CAT score, WAT-GD-PI, BAT, academic record, academic diversity, work experience, and social diversity.
  • For PGDM-IB, work experience is counted as an active factor in the final composite score.
  • NRI candidates applying with GMAT are expected to attend Personal Interviews in April at the MDI Gurgaon campus (tentative).

How to Apply for PGDM at MDI Gurgaon?

  • Use the CAT 2026 details while applying for MDI Gurgaon PGDM admission.
  • Open mdi.ac.in/admissions after applications begin in October 2026 (Tentative).
  • Fill the common form for PGDM, PGDM-HRM, PGDM-IB, PGDM-BA, and PGDM-BFSI.
  • Add the CAT 2026 registration number, academic records, and work experience details wherever required.
  • For PGDM-IB, confirm that the bachelor’s degree is of 4 years and upload work experience documents.
  • NRI candidates applying to PGDM-IB can email admissions@mdi.ac.in with the GMAT scorecard for help with the separate route.
  • Check shortlist results on the MDI portal after the CAT 2026 result in December 2026.

MDI Gurgaon Executive PGDM Admission

MDI Gurgaon also offers Executive PGDM programmes for working professionals. The three options are PGDM-BM in Business Management, PGDM-BA in Business Administration, and PGDM-PP in Public Policy.

Each Executive PGDM programme needs at least 3 years of post-qualification work experience. Admission is conducted in 2 rounds every year, with Round 1 opening in October and Round 2 opening in March.

Programme Eligibility Criteria Accepted Exam
Executive PGDM-BM 3-year bachelor’s degree with 50%. Minimum 3 years of work experience as of March 31 of the admission year. CAT, GMAT, or XAT
Executive PGDM-BA (Business Administration) 3-year bachelor’s degree with 50%. Minimum 3 years of work experience. CAT, GMAT, or XAT
Executive PGDM-PP (Public Policy) 3-year bachelor’s degree with 50%. Minimum 3 years of work experience. CAT, GMAT, or XAT

MDI Gurgaon Executive PGDM Fees

Programme Fee
Executive PGDM-BM INR 18,53,000
Executive PGDM-BA INR 11,53,000
Executive PGDM-PP INR 13,75,050

Subject to revision. Kindly check with the official sources to confirm

Applicants must apply at mdi.ac.in/admissions and select the correct executive programme. A valid CAT, GMAT, or XAT score from the last 3 to 5 years is required.

MDI Gurgaon PGDM vs IIM Lucknow vs FMS Delhi

MDI Gurgaon, IIM Lucknow, and FMS Delhi all use CAT for management admission. The main difference is in how they shortlist and test students after CAT.

Particulars MDI Gurgaon IIM Lucknow FMS Delhi
Primary Entrance Exam CAT only, with GMAT for NRI candidates in PGDM-IB CAT only CAT only
Shortlisting Criteria CAT score and application profile, including WAE, academics, and diversity CAT sectionwise percentile and overall percentile CAT score with a high overall percentile requirement
Selection Stages WAT, GD, PI, and Behavioural Assessment Test (BAT) WAT and PI, with no GD GD, Essay, and PI
Work Experience Counted in the composite score, but not compulsory for most programmes Counted in the composite score, but not compulsory Not counted as a scored factor
Institute Type Private institute with AACSB, AMBA, and EQUIS accreditation IIM, autonomous, Institute of National Importance Central University, DU Faculty of Management
Programme Duration 2 years 2 years 2 years

MDI Gurgaon includes BAT in its selection process. IIM Lucknow uses WAT and PI after removing GD. FMS Delhi has very competitive CAT cutoffs because of its low fee structure as a central university. MDI Gurgaon and IIM Lucknow both give weight to work experience in the final composite score.

MDI Gurgaon Cutoff

MDI Gurgaon does not release an official CAT cutoff. Shortlisting depends on CAT score along with application profile, work experience, academic record, and diversity factors. Based on admission trends, the competitive range is usually above 90 percentile. Students should aim for strong sectionwise scores as well as a high overall score.

MDI Gurgaon Scholarships

MDI Gurgaon has 2 main scholarship schemes for PGDM students. These scholarships are considered during admission, so students do not need to make a separate application after joining.

Scholarship Eligible Programmes Details
AICTE Tuition Fee Waiver (TFW) Scheme PGDM with up to 15 seats, PGDM-HRM with up to 6 seats 100% tuition fee waiver. Family income must not be more than INR 8,00,000 per year. The scheme is applied through AICTE and MDI together.
Merit cum Means Scholarship PGDM, PGDM-HRM, and PGDM-IB with 10 combined seats 50% tuition fee waiver for selected students who are both meritorious and economically needy.

Note: AICTE TFW scholarship seats are confirmed during admission. Students who want this benefit must submit family income proof in the admission process. The TFW scheme is different from a financial aid option applied for after admission.

MDI Gurgaon Admission FAQs

Ques. Does MDI Gurgaon announce a fixed CAT cutoff for PGDM admission?

Ans. MDI Gurgaon does not publish an official CAT cutoff. The shortlist is prepared by looking at CAT score together with the application profile, work experience, academics, and diversity factors. Admission trends show that students usually need a score above 90 percentile to stay competitive. A good sectionwise score is also important.

Ques. Which MDI Gurgaon courses need work experience?

Ans. Work experience is not compulsory for PGDM, PGDM-HRM, PGDM-BA, or PGDM-BFSI, though it can help in selection. PGDM-IB requires at least 1 year of work experience. Executive PGDM-BM needs at least 3 years of post-qualification work experience.

Ques. Can a student get paid or direct admission at MDI Gurgaon?

Ans. No. MDI Gurgaon does not offer management quota, payment quota, or direct admission seats. Admission to PGDM and Executive PGDM is merit-based and follows CAT 2026 and the institute selection process.

Ques. How much is the PGDM fee at MDI Gurgaon?

Ans. The two-year PGDM fee at MDI Gurgaon is INR 22,30,410 for Indian candidates as per available data. PGDM-IB costs INR 29,17,000, and PGDM-BFSI costs INR 17,75,100. Fees can change and do not include boarding charges, so students should confirm the latest fee structure at mdi.ac.in before admission.

Ques. When are MDI Gurgaon applications expected for the 2027-29 PGDM batch?

Ans. MDI Gurgaon applications for the 2027-29 PGDM batch are expected to start in October 2026 (Tentative), following the earlier 2026-28 cycle pattern. Students should check mdi.ac.in/admissions for the official notice.

Ques. How is PGDM-IB different from the regular PGDM at MDI Gurgaon?

Ans. PGDM-IB requires a 4-year bachelor’s degree and at least 1 year of work experience. Regular PGDM accepts a 3-year bachelor’s degree and does not make work experience compulsory. PGDM-IB students also spend 2 semesters at emlyon business school or ESCP Business School in France. The PGDM-IB fee is INR 29,17,000.

Ques. What financial support does MDI Gurgaon offer PGDM students?

Ans. MDI Gurgaon offers the AICTE Tuition Fee Waiver Scheme for up to 15 PGDM seats and 6 PGDM-HRM seats. It gives a 100% tuition fee waiver to eligible students whose family income is at or below INR 8,00,000. The institute also offers Merit cum Means Scholarship for 10 students across PGDM, PGDM-HRM, and PGDM-IB, with a 50% tuition fee waiver.

Ques. Can NRI applicants use GMAT for MDI Gurgaon admission?

Ans. NRI candidates can apply to PGDM-IB with a valid GMAT score instead of CAT. For PGDM, PGDM-HRM, PGDM-BA, and PGDM-BFSI, NRI candidates also need a valid CAT score. GMAT is accepted only for PGDM-IB under the NRI route.

Ques. Which entrance scores are valid for Executive PGDM at MDI Gurgaon?

Ans. Executive PGDM at MDI Gurgaon accepts CAT from the last 3 years, GMAT from the last 5 years, or XAT from the last 3 years. A minimum of 3 years of post-qualification work experience is compulsory for Executive PGDM-BM, Executive PGDM-BA, and Executive PGDM-PP.

Ques. In which cities are MDI Gurgaon WAT-GD-PI rounds held?

Ans. MDI Gurgaon PGDM 2027-29 WAT-GD-PI rounds are expected in 5 cities: Bangalore, Gurugram, Kolkata, Hyderabad, and Mumbai. Students select a preferred city during the shortlisting stage, but the final centre can change depending on availability.