What is the CAT cutoff for MDI Gurgaon 2026 admission?

The CAT cutoff for MDI Gurgaon shortlisting is 93 to 95 percentile for General category candidates. CAT score carries 70% weightage in the Stage 1 composite. Reserved category candidates may be shortlisted at lower percentiles.

Does MDI Gurgaon accept XAT or GMAT for PGDM admission?

No. MDI Gurgaon accepts only CAT for all four full-time PGDM programmes (PGDM, PGDM-HRM, PGDM-IB, PGDM-BA). XAT and GMAT are not accepted for the full-time PGDM. Executive programmes have separate admission criteria.

Is work experience mandatory for MDI Gurgaon PGDM admission?

Work experience is not mandatory for PGDM, PGDM-HRM, and PGDM-BA. For PGDM-IB, a minimum of 1 year of post-qualification work experience is mandatory. Work experience carries 10% weightage in both the Stage 1 shortlist and Stage 2 final selection composite.

What is the selection process at MDI Gurgaon?

MDI Gurgaon selection has two stages. Stage 1 uses a composite score with CAT at 70%, academics at 15%, work experience at 10%, and diversity at 5%. Stage 2 includes a Behavioural Assessment Test, Written Analysis Task, Group Discussion, and Personal Interview. Final weightages are: CAT 35%, PI 20%, GD 10%, Work Ex 10%, WAT 5%, BAT 5%, academics 5%, and diversities 10%.

What is the total PGDM fee at MDI Gurgaon?

The total 2-year programme fee for MDI Gurgaon PGDM (all specialisations) is INR 25,99,300. This applies to PGDM, PGDM-HRM, PGDM-IB, and PGDM-BA. Contact the admissions office for the exact semester-wise fee breakup and any revision for the 2027-29 batch.

What is the application fee for MDI Gurgaon PGDM?

The application fee for a single MDI campus (MDI Gurgaon or MDI Murshidabad) is INR 3,000 including 18% GST. Applying to both campuses costs INR 3,590. NRI or foreign national applicants pay INR 8,496.

When does MDI Gurgaon open applications for the 2027-29 PGDM batch?

MDI Gurgaon typically opens PGDM applications after CAT registration closes, around October to November each year. For the 2027-29 batch, applications are expected to open in October to November 2026 (Tentative). CAT 2026 registration runs from August 3 to September 15, 2026.

Can final-year students apply to MDI Gurgaon PGDM?

Yes. Final-year graduation students are eligible to apply. However, they must complete their degree with the required minimum marks by June 30 of the admission year. Provisional admission is cancelled if the eligibility condition is not met.

What is the minimum percentage required for MDI Gurgaon admission?

Candidates need a minimum of 50% marks in Class 10, Class 12, and Graduation (45% for SC/ST). All three academic levels are considered in the Stage 1 composite score.

Is there a management quota at MDI Gurgaon?

MDI Gurgaon is an autonomous institute. All PGDM admissions are based on CAT merit and the two-stage selection process. There is no management or NRI quota for full-time PGDM programmes. Contact MDI admissions at admissions@mdi.ac.in for seat-specific queries.

MDI Gurgaon Executive PGDM Public Policy: Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

Q: How do the new HR programs of IIM Ranchi, NMIMS, and XIMB measure up to the established ones of XLRI, TISS, MDI and SCMHRD?

The simple answer to your question is no, the new HR programs of IIM Ranchi, NMIMS, or XIMB are not at par with the established ones XLRI, TISS, MDI, and SCMHRD. The established programs especially that of XLRI are the epitome of HR programs. They cannot be compared to the new ones at any given level or parameter. Faculty: The professors of XLRI are renowned throughout the industry for their competency. They specialize in almost every domain one can think of be it Law, Competency Modeling, Compensation, or Performance Management. Peers: It’s the cream students who get the opportunity to get into a prestigious college like XLRI. You can see tough competition between the finest students at college. Every individual has a valuable opinion and stands to contradict others. Their thinking pattern is broad and given a case study, they look at all angles from accounting to finance to laws while proposing the solution. The situation at TISS is also quite similar. Now one can say that the curriculum can be replicated and learned faculty can be sought to match the quality of the HR program at these institutes. But the truth is faculty and curriculum are the main but not the only factors that determine an institute's worth. Its own culture, ethics, and background have a lot to do with the programs it offers. So one cannot match XLRIs programs no matter how much they try.

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Total fees

INR 16.70 Lakhs

Self-sponsored, full course

Work experience

5 years

Minimum, full time, after graduation

Weeks on campus

24 weeks

Two campus spells, the rest online

Alumni

About 250

Officers from 22 ministries and states

In This Page▾

01About this courseThe full write-up, from fees to what officers do after 02Should you pick it?Who it suits, who should skip it, and a counsellor's advice 03EligibilityThe service, marks and test you need before you apply 04Admission ProcessEvery step from the form to joining 05Admission DatesThe admission calendar, step by step 06FeesThe full course cost with and without a single room 07Will you get a call?Check your route and your years of work 08ScholarshipsWho pays the fee for you, and who does not 09How does it compare?The same course at colleges in its league, side by side 10FAQsShort answers to what students ask before they apply

About MDI Executive PGD in Public Policy

MDI Gurgaon offers this one-year public policy course for senior government officers and experienced working people. MDI calls it the Programme on Public Policy and Management. It is a hybrid full-time course with 22 weeks on the Gurugram campus first. Then come 24 weeks of online electives from your office and a last 2 weeks on campus. MDI holds AACSB, AMBA and EQUIS, and NIRF placed it #9 in management in 2025. The self-sponsored fee is INR 16.70 Lakhs. Officers come through DoPT, and self-sponsored students need a CAT, GMAT or XAT score. There is no campus placement, so MDI publishes no pay figure in LPA for this course.

MDI Executive PGD in Public Policy Fees

The total fee with a single room is INR 19.70 Lakhs, while the fee without it is INR 16.70 Lakhs. For officers nominated by DoPT the fee is INR 10.34 Lakhs, and the government pays it. You pay the self-sponsored fee in three parts. The first part is due at admission. The single room is your choice and costs extra.

Fee head	Amount	How it is charged
First part	INR 4 Lakhs	At admission
Second part	INR 6.56 Lakhs	Due in Nov
Third part	INR 6.14 Lakhs	Due in Feb
Single room	INR 3 Lakhs	Extra, if you choose it
Total, no single room	INR 16.70 Lakhs	Full course, self-sponsored
Total with single room	INR 19.70 Lakhs	Full course, self-sponsored
DoPT officer fee	INR 10.34 Lakhs	Paid by the government

MDI Executive PGD in Public Policy Admission Dates 2027

The 2026 batch is in class, and no 2027 date is out yet. Going by 2026, the DoPT form should open in May 2027 and classes should start in Sep 2027. Watch for the DoPT circular in May, because your office must send your form before its last date.

Event	Date	Status
DoPT form for officers opens	May 2027	Tentative
Self-sponsored form opens	May 2027	Tentative
DoPT form, last date to apply	Jul 2027	Tentative
Self-sponsored form, last date to apply	Sep 2027	Tentative
Interview	Sep 2027	Tentative
Selection result and offer	Sep 2027	Tentative
First fee part paid at admission	Sep 2027	Tentative
Joining and document check	Sep 2027	Tentative
Classes start	Sep 2027	Tentative

MDI Executive PGD in Public Policy Eligibility

Officers need at least 5 years of Group A service when the course starts. Self-sponsored students need 50% marks in Class 10, Class 12 and graduation, 5 years of full-time work and a CAT, GMAT or XAT score. If you are an officer, you also need a clean vigilance record and a Very Good grading.

Requirement	What you need
Officers	5 years of Group A service, All India, Central or State services
Service left	At least 5 years after the course ends
Self-sponsored marks	50% in Class 10, Class 12 and graduation
Self-sponsored work	5 years of paid full-time work after graduation
Test score	CAT, GMAT or XAT

MDI Executive PGD in Public Policy Admission Process

Officers send the form through their cadre controlling authority to DoPT, and MDI calls them for an interview. Self-sponsored students apply on the MDI admission page and sit the same interview. If your office sends the form late, DoPT does not take it.

Step	What you do
1. Send the form	Officers go through the cadre controlling authority; others apply to MDI
2. Interview	MDI calls the students who meet the rules
3. Get the offer	Officers also need vigilance clearance
4. Pay and join	Pay the first fee part and join on the start date

MDI Executive PGD in Public Policy Cutoff

There is no closing rank for this course, so the cutoff is the 5 years of work you must have. Self-sponsored students also need 50% marks and a test score. MDI then picks students through the interview.

Route	Minimum to get a call	Test
DoPT officer	5 years of Group A service	Interview only
Self-sponsored	5 years of work and 50% marks	CAT, GMAT or XAT, then interview

MDI Executive PGD in Public Policy Placements

There is no campus placement for this course, because officers return to their departments for posting. About 250 officers from 22 ministries and state governments have done it so far. Each officer writes a policy paper for their own ministry or state.

Metric	Value
Campus placement	None
Average pay	Not published
After the course	Officers return to their department
Alumni	About 250 officers from 22 ministries and states
Final work	A policy paper for your ministry or state

MDI Executive PGD in Public Policy Scholarships

DoPT sponsorship takes the whole fee off for officers, so a nominated officer pays nothing. MDI publishes no scholarship for self-sponsored students on this course. Officers also keep getting their pay, because the course counts as duty.

Scholarship	Who can get it	Amount or waiver
DoPT sponsorship	Group A officers nominated by their cadre controlling authority	Whole fee
Self-sponsored support	Not published	Not published

MDI Executive PGD in Public Policy Ranking

MDI stands #10 in Collegedunia's MBA ranking 2026 and #9 in NIRF management 2025. It also holds AACSB, AMBA and EQUIS. Collegedunia ranks on fees, placements and reviews. NIRF ranks on data the institute sends every year.

Ranking body	Year	Rank or grade
Collegedunia MBA ranking	2026	#10
NIRF Management	2025	#9
NIRF Management	2024	#11
AACSB, AMBA, EQUIS	Current	Accredited

MDI Executive PGD in Public Policy Course Structure

The course has 87.5 credits over 12 months: 22 weeks on campus, 24 weeks of online electives and 2 weeks back on campus. You present a policy paper in the last campus spell. At the end MDI gives a certificate.

Part	What you do
Campus spell 1, 22 weeks	Core courses in five modules at Gurugram
Online, 24 weeks	Electives from your own office
Campus spell 2, 2 weeks	Present your policy paper
End of course	MDI certificate after 87.5 credits

MDI Executive PGD in Public Policy Hostel and Campus

Officers pay INR 11,000 a month for a room during the two campus spells, and their office pays it. Self-sponsored students can take a single room for INR 3 Lakhs extra. The campus is on Mehrauli Road in Sukhrali, Gurugram.

Item	Detail
Officer room	INR 11,000 a month, paid by the office
Single room, self-sponsored	INR 3 Lakhs extra
Campus	Mehrauli Road, Sukhrali, Gurugram
School	School of Public Policy and Governance

Should you pick Executive PGD in Public Policy at MDI Gurgaon?

This course suits government officers who want to shape policy and can spend two spells on a campus near Delhi.

Pick it if:

You work in a ministry or a state department: about 250 officers from 22 ministries and state governments have done this course, so you join a network across services.

You cannot leave your post for a whole year: only 24 weeks are on campus, and the online electives are done from your own office.

You are a Group A officer with five years of service: DoPT pays the fee and your pay goes on, because the course counts as duty.

You want policy work close to Delhi: the campus sits in Gurugram, and a Joint Secretary level officer guides your policy paper for your own ministry.

Skip it if:

You want an MBA degree for a private job: this course ends with an MDI certificate, not a degree, and there is no campus placement.

You may leave government service soon: an officer who quits within five years of coming back must pay back the fee, the pay and the costs with interest.

You are paying the fee yourself: the self-sponsored fee is INR 16.70 Lakhs, while DoPT pays INR 10.34 Lakhs for an officer on the same course.

You want a room of your own: a single room costs INR 3 Lakhs more on the self-sponsored route.

Counsellor's advice

If you have five years of Group A service, ask your office to send your form before the DoPT last date. If you are self-sponsored, get your test score first and pay nothing until MDI sends the offer.

Executive PGD in Public Policy Eligibility▾

Officers: At least 5 years of Group A service by the start date, in All India, Central or State services.

Service left: At least 5 years of service must remain after the course ends.

Self-sponsored marks: 50% in Class 10, Class 12 and your graduation.

Self-sponsored work: 5 years of paid, full-time work after graduation.

Test score: Self-sponsored students need a CAT, GMAT or XAT score.

Executive PGD in Public Policy Admission Process▾

Officers apply: Fill the DoPT form. Your cadre controlling authority sends it to DoPT.

Others apply: Self-sponsored students fill the form on the MDI admission page.

Interview: MDI calls the students who meet the rules for an interview.

Clearance: Officers also need vigilance clearance before the final list.

Pay and join: Pay the first fee part at admission, then join with your papers.

Executive PGD in Public Policy Admission Dates 2027

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The 2027 calendar is not out yet. These dates are estimates based on 2026. A date marked Confirmed is official.

Tentative

Nov 2026

CAT exam for self-sponsored students

CAT, GMAT or XAT scores count; CAT is written in the year before classes.

Tentative

May 2027

DoPT form for officers opens

In 2026 the DoPT circular came out in May.

Tentative

May 2027

Self-sponsored form opens

In 2026 the MDI form opened in the same month.

Tentative

Jul 2027

DoPT form, last date to apply

Your office must send the form to DoPT by this date.

Tentative

Sep 2027

Self-sponsored form, last date to apply

In 2026 the form closed a few days before classes.

Tentative

Sep 2027

Interview

MDI calls the students who meet the rules.

Tentative

Sep 2027

Selection result and offer

Officers also need vigilance clearance.

Tentative

Sep 2027

First fee payment at admission

You pay the first fee part when you take the seat.

Tentative

Sep 2027

Joining and document check

Bring your marks cards, work letters and the offer.

Tentative

Sep 2027

Classes start on campus

The first campus spell lasts 22 weeks.

Source: DoPT circular of May 2026 and the MDI admission page. Confirm on the official site before you act.

MDI Gurgaon Executive PGD in Public Policy Fees 2027

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This is the full 1-year cost for a self-sponsored student, from the 2026-27 batch fee. Turn on the toggle to add a single room.

First fee part

One time, at admission

INR 4 Lakhs

Second fee part

One time, due in Nov

INR 6.56 Lakhs

Third fee part

One time, due in Feb

INR 6.14 Lakhs

Add a single room

Single room

One time, extra for the course

INR 3 Lakhs

Total course fee

INR 16.70 Lakhs

1 year · all-inclusive fee, single room not added

Total course fee

INR 19.70 Lakhs

1 year · all-inclusive fee + single room

Education loan EMI

INR 28,157

7 yr · 10.5% per year

Cost per month

INR 1.39 Lakhs

The full fee over 12 months

Education loan EMI

INR 33,209

7 yr · 10.5% per year

Cost per month

INR 1.64 Lakhs

The full fee over 12 months

Source: MDI admission page, PGDM-PPM 2026-27. Confirm on the official site before you act.

Will you get a call from MDI Gurgaon?

Pick your route and your years of work. There is no closing rank; these are the rules for an interview call.

Your route

Govt officerSelf-sponsored

Years of service or work

5 years or moreUnder 5 years

Yes, you can apply

Ask your cadre controlling authority to send your DoPT form. MDI then calls you for the interview.

Not yet

DoPT needs 5 years of Group A service by the start date. Apply in a later year.

Almost there

You also need 50% in Class 10, Class 12 and graduation, and a CAT, GMAT or XAT score before the interview.

Not yet

MDI needs 5 years of full-time work after graduation. Apply once you cross it.

EDITOR'S NOTE

Officers never apply straight to MDI. The form goes through your own office to DoPT, so start early.

MDI Gurgaon Executive PGD in Public Policy Scholarship Calculator

Pick your route to see who pays your fee. Confirm the final amount with MDI and DoPT.

Your route

Govt officer, DoPT nominatedSelf-sponsored

Scholarships you missedYou do not qualify on your answers. Tap to see why.▾

Each chip below says which answer blocked the scheme.

DoPT sponsorship

INR 16.70 Lakhs

Department of Personnel and Training, through your cadre controlling authority

The government pays the whole fee, and your pay goes on because the course counts as duty.

Who qualifies: Group A officers with 5 years of serviceApply by the DoPT last date, Jul

Not eligible on your answers

No scheme matches these answers. Ask MDI about paying in parts and about education loans.

Estimated total waiver

INR 16.70 Lakhs

Your net course fee: INR 0

Estimated total waiver

INR 0

Your net course fee: INR 16.70 Lakhs

MDI Gurgaon Executive PGD in Public Policy vs similar colleges

Tap a college to see it next to MDI Gurgaon. The cream box marks the better number in each row: lower fees, a shorter course, more weeks in class.

Compare with

IIM BangaloreIIPA New DelhiISBIIM Calcutta

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MDI Gurgaon

Gurugram, Haryana

Compared with

IIM Bangalore, PGPPM

Bengaluru, Karnataka

Compared with

IIPA New Delhi, APPPA

New Delhi

Compared with

ISB, AMPPP

Mohali and Hyderabad

Compared with

IIM Calcutta, EPPPM

Kolkata, West Bengal

Total feesfull course

INR 16.70 Lakhs

self-sponsored

INR 20 Lakhs

INR 3.30 Lakhs more, open track tuition

INR 9.66 Lakhs

INR 7.04 Lakhs less, paid by the sponsor

INR 14.01 Lakhs

INR 2.69 Lakhs less, before taxes

INR 3.40 Lakhs

INR 13.30 Lakhs less, before GST

Duration in monthswhole course

hybrid

2 more

2 fewer

Same

Weeks on campusin person

two campus spells

Not published

19 fewer, four 9-day residencies

23 fewer, two 3-day modules

Years of work neededminimum

service or work

Not published

5 more, Group A service

Same

2 fewer

NIRF rankmanagement, 2025

2025

7 places higher

Not published

2 places higher

In short

IIM Bangalore charges INR 3.30 Lakhs more and takes two months longer, but it awards a degree. If you want a degree and can pay more, pick IIM Bangalore; if you want the lower fee, pick MDI.

In short

IIPA New Delhi takes only officers with 10 years of Group A service and a sponsor. If you have that much service, weigh both; if you have 5 to 9 years, MDI is the one you can join.

In short

ISB costs less before taxes but keeps you on campus for four short residencies. If you want long spells in class, pick MDI; if you cannot leave work for weeks, look at ISB.

In short

IIM Calcutta teaches mostly online on Saturday evenings and charges much less. If you want a low fee and study from home, look at IIM Calcutta; if you want 24 weeks on campus, pick MDI.

Fees and pay can change. Check each college site before you decide.

FAQs on MDI Gurgaon Executive PGD in Public Policy

Short answers to what students ask before they apply.

Who can join this course at MDI Gurgaon?▾

Group A officers with at least 5 years of service can join through DoPT. Working people with 5 years of full-time work, 50% marks and a CAT, GMAT or XAT score can join as self-sponsored students.

What is the full fee for the course?▾

The self-sponsored fee is INR 16.70 Lakhs for the whole course, and a single room adds INR 3 Lakhs. For a DoPT officer the fee is INR 10.34 Lakhs, and the government pays it.

Can I pay the fee in parts?▾

Yes. Self-sponsored students pay in three parts: INR 4 Lakhs at admission, then two more parts in Nov and Feb. The fee block above lists each part.

Do I have to leave my job for a full year?▾

No. You spend 24 weeks on the Gurugram campus in two spells. The online electives are done from your own office.

Is there campus placement after the course?▾

No. Officers return to their own departments for posting. MDI publishes no placement figures for this course.

Do I get a degree at the end?▾

The current course ends with an MDI certificate after 87.5 credits. Check the offer letter for the exact award before you pay.

What happens if an officer leaves service after the course?▾

An officer who quits within five years of coming back must pay back the fee, the pay and the costs with interest. Think about this before your office sends the form.

This page is AI assisted and human verified.

Collegedunia Team

Content Curator | Updated on - Sep 15, 2026

MDI Gurgaon: 3 Answered Questions

Is HR at MDI better than TISS/SCMHRD? Also, does XLRI offer the best course in HR?

Advait JoshiLives in Mumbai, Maharashtra, India

It is hard to compare one specific major or stream but whatever is in the public domain the general ranking of these three colleges in HR domain quality-wise and RoI-wise is given below in a table.

Quality wise	RoI wise
XLRI	TISS
TISS	XLRI
SCMHRD	SCMHRD
MDI	MDI

Below is a table comparing these colleges on absolute numbers like fees, highest package, and average package.

Institution	Fees (approx.)	Highest Package	Average Salary	Median Package
XLRI	INR 26 lakhs	INR 1.1 CPA	INR 32.7 LPA	INR 30 LPA
TISS	INR 1.4 lakhs	INR 49 LPA	INR 27.22 LPA	INR 25.75 LPA
MDI	INR 23.5 lakhs	INR 60 LPA	INR 26.1 LPA	INR 26.13 LPA
SCMHRD	INR 22.1 lakhs	INR 67.60 LPA (International) INR 35.02 LPA (Domestic)	INR 23.71 LPA	INR 22 LPA

For HR domain XLRI is the best and RoI wise for HR domain TISS is the best.

What are the placement prospects for a NMP program from MDI Gurgaon?

Ashutosh AgarwalMBA from Management Development Institute, Gurgaon

The NMP program of MDI is a well-known program that was initiated in the year 1988. The program is best suitable for Young Managers. Coming to the placement part, most of the students choosing this program are sponsored by the company they were working at and hence have to join back their company once their program is completed.

The general placements are also decent with around 70% placement percentage. But placements depend mostly on the knowledge gained and implemented in your job. Your performance throughout the program determines your placement.

How do the new HR programs of IIM Ranchi, NMIMS, and XIMB measure up to the established ones of XLRI, TISS, MDI and SCMHRD?

Apoorv AshutoshFormer PhD Candidate at Indian Institute of Management Lucknow (2017–2020)

The simple answer to your question is no, the new HR programs of IIM Ranchi, NMIMS, or XIMB are not at par with the established ones XLRI, TISS, MDI, and SCMHRD. The established programs especially that of XLRI are the epitome of HR programs. They cannot be compared to the new ones at any given level or parameter.

Faculty: The professors of XLRI are renowned throughout the industry for their competency. They specialize in almost every domain one can think of be it Law, Competency Modeling, Compensation, or Performance Management.
Peers: It’s the cream students who get the opportunity to get into a prestigious college like XLRI. You can see tough competition between the finest students at college. Every individual has a valuable opinion and stands to contradict others. Their thinking pattern is broad and given a case study, they look at all angles from accounting to finance to laws while proposing the solution. The situation at TISS is also quite similar.

Now one can say that the curriculum can be replicated and learned faculty can be sought to match the quality of the HR program at these institutes. But the truth is faculty and curriculum are the main but not the only factors that determine an institute's worth. Its own culture, ethics, and background have a lot to do with the programs it offers.

So one cannot match XLRIs programs no matter how much they try.

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