MDI Gurgaon: Admission 2026, Fees, Courses, Cutoff, Ranking, Placement

MDI Gurgaon Admission Dates 2027

MDI Gurgaon PGDM admissions run on the CAT cycle. The 2026-28 batch cycle has concluded. The 2027-29 batch cycle is now underway, anchored by CAT 2026 registration which is currently open.

The table below lists tentative dates for the upcoming 2027-29 batch cycle, based on the prior year’s timeline.

MDI Gurgaon Courses and Fees

MDI Gurgaon offers a focused portfolio of management programmes spanning full-time PGDM, specialised tracks, executive education, and doctoral research. All fees below are as per 2026-27 official data.

The PGDM-IB fee reflects a global immersion component at a partner institution overseas. For the flagship PGDM, NRI students pay INR 34.80 Lakhs excluding hostel. FPM scholars typically receive a monthly stipend and tuition waiver.

MDI Gurgaon Admission Process

MDI Gurgaon admits students exclusively through CAT for all four full-time PGDM programmes. The selection is a two-stage process. No other entrance exam (XAT, GMAT, MAT) is accepted for full-time PGDM.

PGDM, PGDM-HRM, PGDM-BA Admission

• Eligibility: Graduation in any discipline with a minimum of 50% marks (45% for SC/ST). Minimum 50% in Class 10 and Class 12 as well.
• Valid CAT score is mandatory. MDI Gurgaon CAT cutoff for General category is typically in the 93 to 95 percentile range.
• Stage 1: Composite shortlist — CAT (70%), Academics (15%), Work Experience (10%), Diversity (5%).
• Stage 2: Behavioural Assessment Test (BAT), Written Analysis Task (WAT), Group Discussion, and Personal Interview. Final weightage: CAT (35%), PI (20%), GD (10%), Work Experience (10%), BAT (5%), WAT (5%), Academics (5%), Diversity and Sports (10%).
• Application fee: INR 3,000 (incl. 18% GST) for single MDI campus.

PGDM-IB Admission

PGDM-IB follows the same CAT-based selection framework with one additional requirement.

• Eligibility: Graduation 50% + CAT score + minimum 1 year of post-qualification work experience (as on January 31 of the application year).
• International exposure and language skills are evaluated in the interview stage.

Executive PGDM and PPM Admission

Executive programmes use a profile-based selection involving a personal interview. Work experience is the primary criterion. Candidates apply directly to MDI Gurgaon through a separate application process. PPM (12-month) is a hybrid programme; for the 2026-27 batch, applications were extended to August 14, 2026.

FPM Admission

FPM applicants need a postgraduate degree with a minimum of 55% marks. Admission is through a written test and an interview panel. MDI holds FPM admissions once a year and offers research fellowships to all admitted scholars.

MDI Gurgaon Placements

MDI Gurgaon maintains a 100% placement record for its full-time PGDM programmes. The 2025 placement season (2023-25 batch) saw 555 students placed across 147 companies, including 67 first-time recruiters. The highest CTC was INR 53.6 LPA and the average CTC for PGDM and PGDM-IB was INR 26.20 LPA.

Key recruiting sectors include BFSI, consulting, FMCG, e-commerce, and technology. Confirmed recruiters include Goldman Sachs, JP Morgan, American Express, HSBC, McKinsey, BCG, Deloitte, Accenture Strategy, PepsiCo, ITC, Asian Paints, Godrej, and Aditya Birla Group. The strong alumni network, spanning leading corporations across India and globally, supports lateral hiring and the PPO pipeline.

MDI Gurgaon Rankings

MDI Gurgaon consistently ranks among the top 10 management institutions in India. In NIRF 2025, it secured #9 in the Management category and holds the #1 rank among private management institutions in India.

MDI Gurgaon holds AMBA accreditation, which is the international programme-level quality benchmark for business schools. This accreditation is held by fewer than 300 institutions globally.

MDI Gurgaon Scholarships

MDI Gurgaon does not offer entrance-score-linked merit scholarships for PGDM programmes. Financial support is available through need-based assistance and facilitated educational loans.

Students requiring financial assistance should approach the MDI Gurgaon admissions office early in the admission process. FPM fellowship queries can be directed to research@mdi.ac.in.

MDI Gurgaon Campus and Infrastructure

The MDI Gurgaon campus spans approximately 35 acres in Sector 17, Sukhrali, Gurugram, situated within the National Capital Region. The campus is fully residential for full-time PGDM students, with hostel and mess charges included in the domestic programme fee.

Campus infrastructure includes air-conditioned classrooms, a well-stocked management library, computer labs, and dedicated faculty blocks. The campus also houses the Management Development Centre for executive education, sports and recreation facilities, and a medical centre. MDI Gurgaon’s proximity to the corporate hub of Gurugram gives students direct access to industry interactions and live project opportunities with leading firms headquartered in the NCR.

MDI Gurgaon vs XLRI Jamshedpur vs SPJIMR Mumbai

Aspirants in the 93+ percentile CAT bracket frequently compare MDI Gurgaon with XLRI Jamshedpur and SPJIMR Mumbai. All three are in the second-tier of premier Indian B-schools, below the IIM-A/B/C cluster but above most other private B-schools.

XLRI and SPJIMR record higher average CTCs and have slightly stronger placement outcomes for the top quartile. MDI Gurgaon’s NCR location gives it corporate access to BFSI, consulting, and FMCG firms headquartered in Delhi-Gurugram. It is the strongest CAT-only option in this peer group, and the only one with AMBA accreditation.