Which college should be given preference for pursuing an MBA, MDI Gurgaon (2 yr PGDM), Great Lakes Chennai (1 yr PGPM) or IIT Madras (2 yr PGDM)?

While many might have drawn several general comparisons between the institutes, my answer will target only one aspect which is your work experience. Fresher Freshers can refer to the following preference order. MDI Gurgaon>Great Lakes (2-year course) >IIT Madras Experienced If you are someone with enough work experience,va I will suggest the following preference order MDI Gurgaon>Great Lakes (1-year course) > IIT Madras

How long did it take you to recover the fees paid for PGPM of MDI Gurgaon?

I asked a friend about the time it took him to pay back the loan he had taken to pursue PGDM at MDI Gurgaon. An estimate revealed 5-7 years. However this is subject to change as not everyone receives the same package. Currently, MDI Gurgaon PGDM fees is ?23.47 Lakhs. On comparing this with the average package INR 26.65 LPA, we can say that the fees can be easily paid within 5 years time considering the interest and additional expenses. But tell me is getting an equivalent package the only way to recover the fees. Is it not recovered through the knowledge you have gained, the various experiences and the gateway to success. One can never repay back the fees in reality.

MDI Gurgaon PGDM : Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

Fee Component	1st Year (Rs)	2nd Year (Rs)	Total (Rs)
Tuition Fees	9,61,505	9,61,505	19,23,010
Boarding Charges (Mess)	1,04,200	1,04,200	2,08,400
Lodging Charges (Hostel)	1,09,750	1,09,750	2,19,500
Learning Material Fees	62,000	62,000	1,24,000
Student Activities Fee	31,250	31,250	62,500
Library Fee	37,700	37,700	75,400
Alumni Fee	15,000	-	15,000
Security Deposit	27,500	-	27,500
Total Fees	13,48,905	13,06,405	26,55,310

MDI Gurgaon PGDM Admission 2026

Admissions to the PGDM 2026-28 batch at MDI Gurgaon are based on CAT 2025 scores for Indian candidates. The application window closed on November 28, 2025, and the WAT-GD-PI process is currently underway (February to April 2026). Final results are expected by end of April 2026, with the programme commencing in the first week of August 2026.

MDI Gurgaon PGDM Admission Dates

Event	Date
CAT 2025 Registration Opens	August 1, 2025
CAT 2025 Registration Closes	September 13, 2025
MDI Online Application Opens	September 25, 2025
MDI Online Application Closes	November 28, 2025
CAT 2025 Exam Date	November 30, 2025
WAT-GD-PI Rounds	February to April 2026
Final Results Declaration	End of April 2026
Fee Payment (1st Instalment)	April to July 2026
Programme Commencement	1st week of August 2026

Entrance Exam Dates

Exam	Key Date	Details
CAT 2025	November 30, 2025	Primary exam; mandatory for Indian applicants
CAT 2025 Result	December 24, 2025	Score valid for 2026-28 admissions
GMAT	Year-round	Valid for NRI applicants only

Indian candidates cannot apply on the basis of GMAT scores. Only NRI applicants may use GMAT scores.

The dates mentioned above are tentative and subject to change.

Eligibility Criteria

Minimum 50% marks or equivalent CGPA in both Class X and Class XII.
Bachelor's degree of minimum 3 years duration with at least 50% marks or equivalent CGPA in any discipline from a recognised university.
Final year students who complete all degree requirements by June 30, 2026 are also eligible to apply (proof required by October 31, 2026).

Admission Process

Register and fill the online application form on the MDI website; application fee is Rs 3,000 (inclusive of GST).
Shortlisting for WAT-GD-PI is based on CAT 2025 scores and application details.
Shortlisted candidates appear for Written Analysis Test (WAT), Group Discussion (GD), and Personal Interview (PI) at centres in Bengaluru, Gurugram, Kolkata, Hyderabad, or Mumbai.
Final selection is based on a composite score including CAT score (70% weightage), work experience (10%), WAT-GD-PI performance, academic merit, academic diversity, and social diversity.
Successful candidates receive provisional admission offer in April 2026 and must pay the first instalment to confirm their seat.

Scholarship	Eligibility	Amount
Merit Scholarship	Top 5 students of the batch	Rs 10,000 each
O.P. Jindal Scholarship	Second-year students (merit-based)	Rs 1,50,000
Merit-cum-Means Scholarship	Students from Economically Weaker Sections (EWS)	50% waiver on tuition fees (12 students)
AICTE Tuition Fee Waiver	As per AICTE guidelines (up to 5% over approved intake)	Tuition fee waiver

Placement Metric	PGDM + PGDM-IB (2023-25)
Average CTC (Entire Batch)	Rs 26.20 LPA
Median CTC (Entire Batch)	Rs 26.20 LPA
Average CTC (Top 10 Percentile)	Rs 40.17 LPA
Average CTC (Top 25 Percentile)	Rs 35.00 LPA
Average CTC (Top 50 Percentile)	Rs 31.04 LPA
Total Companies Participated	147
First-time Recruiters	67
Total Students Placed (PGDM)	311

MDI Gurgaon PGDM FAQs

Ques. Is work experience mandatory for admission to MDI Gurgaon's PGDM programme?

Ans. No, work experience is not mandatory for the flagship 2-year PGDM programme. Fresh graduates with at least 50% marks in their bachelor's degree are eligible to apply. However, work experience does carry a 10% weightage in the final selection criteria, so candidates with relevant experience have an advantage during the selection process.

Ques. What is the difference between PGDM and PGDM-BM at MDI Gurgaon?

Ans. The PGDM is the flagship 2-year full-time programme open to fresh graduates and early-career professionals, primarily based on CAT scores. The PGDM-BM (Business Management) is an executive programme designed for candidates with a minimum of 3 years of post-qualification work experience, and it accepts CAT, GMAT, or XAT scores. The two programmes have different fee structures, batch profiles, and career outcomes.

Ques. Does MDI Gurgaon accept GMAT scores for the PGDM programme?

Ans. GMAT scores are accepted only for NRI applicants. Indian candidates must mandatorily appear for CAT to be eligible for the PGDM, PGDM-HRM, PGDM-IB, and PGDM-Business Analytics programmes. There is no provision for Indian candidates to apply using GMAT scores.

Ques. What is the expected CAT percentile required to get a call from MDI Gurgaon?

Ans. While MDI Gurgaon does not officially publish a minimum CAT percentile cutoff, based on historical trends, candidates typically need a CAT percentile of 95 or above to be considered for shortlisting. The actual shortlist also factors in academic profile, work experience, and diversity parameters. Top consulting and finance roles at MDI are typically secured by candidates with 99+ percentile.

Ques. Is hostel accommodation mandatory at MDI Gurgaon?

Ans. Yes, MDI Gurgaon is a residential campus and hostel accommodation is effectively mandatory for PGDM students. The fee structure includes boarding (mess) and lodging (hostel) charges as part of the total programme fee. The standard allocation is double-occupancy rooms; single-occupancy rooms are available at an additional charge of Rs 2,99,600 for the full programme.

Ques. What are the top sectors and roles offered during MDI Gurgaon PGDM placements?

Ans. MDI Gurgaon placements cover a wide range of sectors. The top sectors include Consulting (firms like McKinsey, BCG, Accenture Strategy), BFSI (Goldman Sachs, JPMorgan, Axis Bank), FMCG/FMCD (PepsiCo, ITC, Marico, Reckitt), General Management (Aditya Birla Group, Reliance, Airtel), and IT & Operations (Amazon, PhonePe, American Express). Consulting offers grew by 25% for the 2023-25 batch, reflecting MDI's strong positioning in this domain.

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Vaibhav Gupta

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PGDM, General

Reviewed on Jul 19, 2025(Enrolled 2025)

MDI, Gurgaon - a Solid 4 Star B-School

Fees and Financial Aid:

I think the fees of every MBA college has increased along with its batch size. This is disappointing, considering the fact that the job market has been abysmal. The fee hike for the 2 years (incl. hostel+food) @ MDI has been approx 1 lakh rupees. While I am unaware of the exact scholarship claiming avenues available at MDI, I think need-based scholarships are available here and on other sources. I think that the fees across HR and PGDM is the same, while PGDM IB is costly, with the iverall wxpenses lying between 40-45 lakhs range.

College Ninja

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Reviewed on Jan 6, 2025(Enrolled 2022)

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Courses offered - Options for electives on the basis of specialisation are quite less for a Tier 1 college

Total program fees paid for PGDM (2 year course) from 2022-2024 was 24,00,000 INR. The fees is same irresepctive of the category of student. There are scholarships provided on the basis of Merit (calculated on the basis of CGPA) and merit cum need. There are 2 other programs - PGHRM, and PGDM-IB. The fees for PGHRM is the same as PGDM (24 Lakh INR for the full course). The fees for PGDM-IB (International Business) is around 30 Lakh INR (other additional components like Visa, and hostel fees for the International college are seperate). Hostel / stay fees is not included in this. The total program fees covers all components like Tuition fees, security deposit, hostel fees, educational resources fees for PGDM and PGHRM. For these 2 courses, the fees is paid in 2 installments (paid at the time of admission and at the commencement of 2nd year).

Anonymous

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Reviewed on Feb 7, 2023(Enrolled 2022)

UNVEILING THE LIFE AT MDI GURGAON

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The course is well designed, with ample of resources in the library and labs to enrich oneself.

The facilities in the old hostels need to be improved considering the fees paid

I had to avail of an education loan to complete my diploma from MDI, G. Recently starting in 2022, the institution increased its fees for PGDM and PGMD HR to 23.47 lacs from 21 lacs. The course fees for IB range somewhere around 30 lacs and also saw a 2.5 lacs increase. The stipend for internships obtained through the summer program lies somewhere around an average of 2.7 lacs.

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Reviewed on Feb 3, 2023(Enrolled 2022)

Summer Internship for PG' 22.

The fee is hiked by 10% this year taking the total fees for the PGDM flagship program to 23.5 lakhs for two years. Financial assistance is offered to the EWS category where 50% of the fees is waived off for top 10 students in that category.

Shivanshi Mahapatra

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Reviewed on Jan 18, 2023(Enrolled 2022)

MDI - a summary

The fee got hiked this year to about 25 lakhs. Merit cum Means scholarship is given to students who come from economically weaker backgrounds of annual income < 8 lakhs. Other scholarships include the TWF, etc.

Vedanti Pathak

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Reviewed on Jan 17, 2023(Enrolled 2022)

MDI Gurgaon- A place to be

Strict Curriculum

MDI Gurgaon offers a variety of scholarships and financial aid options for students. These can include need-based scholarships, merit-based scholarships, and loans from financial institutions. The recent fees have been pushed to Rs 23,75,000 for PGDM, and PGDM-HR for the complete tenure of the course. The recent placements make the ROI of the courses provided to be much more efficient. The average package has become at par with few of the best B-Schools in the country.

Himanshi Vardhani

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Reviewed on Nov 21, 2022(Enrolled 2020)

Mandevian for life

The fees paid are hefty but the overall opportunities are immense. ROI for MDI is good because of its successful and good placements. Many scholarships like OP Jindal and many others are provided worth 5lakhs, and 2 lakhs. Students can also win case competitions and get some money. Additionally, summer placements are good and 75% of the batch gets more 1than 1 lakh per month during a summer internship

Saksham Dhama

Reviewed on Jan 17, 2022(Enrolled 2021)

"MDI, Gurgaon" Review

The total tuition fees for the whole program including all other expenses are around 21+ lakhs. Students are provided with scholarships and financing options like O.P. Jindal Scholarships etc. Loan options are also available for students who need it and college helps in the same. Stipend could be earned through internships opportunities.

Ritvik Dhawan

Reviewed on Jan 14, 2022(Enrolled 2021)

"MDI Gurgaon" detailed review

The 2 years complete fee is above 20 lakhs, but it is pretty worth it. The fee hike policy is around 50,000-1,00,000 every year. There are a few government scholarships available. The college also provides scholarships to students whose family income is less than 6 lakhs. Students can apply for scholarships such as the O.P. Jindal Scholarship, International Scholarships, MDI Scholarships, and others. Financially disadvantaged groups might get educational bank loans to finish their courses.

Gaurav Khandelwal

MDI, Gurgaon - Review

MDI Gurgaon has a tuition cost of 21-22 lakhs in total for 2 years. The fee is hiked almost close to 5-10% every year. There are scholarships available for students with less family annual income. You can earn a stipend through various live projects or internship opportunities by working in a company either through college or by yourself as well.

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