MDI Gurgaon Scraps Class 10 and 12 Marks from MBA Selection; Check Revised Admission Criteria 2026-28

Content Writer | Updated On - Sep 25, 2025

MDI Gurgaon has revised the MBA Selection Criteria for 2026-28, Class 10th and 12th weightage removed from the selection process, and new criteria introduced. Read the news for details.

MDI Gurgaon MBA 2026- 28 Revised Selection Criteria

Management Development Institute (MDI) Gurgaon has announced the revised MBA admission process for the 2026-28 cohort. MDI Gurgaon MBA admissions are conducted in two stages. The institute has removed Class 10 and 12 marks from the final admission stage and introduced a 5% Behavioural Assessment Test (BAT) to evaluate non-academic traits. All the other criteria have remained unchanged.

The revised policy will apply to all flagship programs, including PGDM, PGDM-HRM, PGDM-IB, and PGDM-Business Analytics for the 2026-28 batch. Since CAT 2025 exam scores still hold a 70% weightage in Stage 1 (Shortlisting for WAT-GD-PI) and 35% in Stage 2 (Final Selection – MDI Ranking) selection, candidates are advised to focus on their exam preparation well.

IIM Kozhikode will conduct the CAT 2025 exam on November 30, 2025. The registration window was open till September 20, 2025.

MDI Gurgaon MBA Revised Selection Criteria 2026- 28

MDI Gurgaon uses the two-stage admission process for Stage I shortlisting criteria unchanged. Stage II (final selection) now gives more weight to CAT, PI, GD, Written Analysis Test (WAT), and the newly introduced BAT, giving less importance to past school academic records.

Final-stage weightage now places CAT at 35%, PI at 20%, GD 10%, WAT 5%, BAT 5%, graduation and other diversity/experience credits filling the balance.

The change puts less weight on a candidate’s past academic record and focuses more on their present aptitude, communication skills, and overall personality.

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To get more more clear information, you can check out the details in tabulated form below:

Stage 1: Shortlisting For WAT-GD-PI (Unchanged)

Component	Weightage
CAT Score	70%
Class 10th	5%
Class 12th	5%
Graduation	5%
Academic Diversity	2.5%
Gender Diversity	2.5%
Work Experience	10%

Stage 2: Final Selection (Revised)

Component	Weightage
CAT Score	35%
Behavioural Assessment Test (BAT)	5%
Written Analysis Test (WAT)	5%
Group Discussion (GD)	10%
Personal Interview (PI)	20%
Graduation	5%
Academic Diversity	2.5%
Gender Diversity	2.5%
Regional Diversity	2.5%
Sports (National/International)	2.5%
Work Experience	10%

How to Apply for MDI Gurgaon MBA 2026-28 Batch?

To get admission in MDI Gurgaon PGDM-MBA programs for the 2026-28 batch, these simple steps will help you:

Register for CAT 2025: Candidates must first apply for the CAT 2025 exam through the official IIM CAT portal with basic personal and academic details.
Fill the MDI Gurgaon Application Form: After CAT registration, candidates need to fill out the MDI application form on the official website, providing academic records, work experience, and programme preferences.
Pay the Application Fee: Complete the fee payment online using debit/credit card, net banking, or UPI.
Shortlisting: Based on CAT 2025 scores, graduation marks, diversity factors, and work experience, candidates will be shortlisted for the next stage.
Final Selection: Shortlisted candidates must appear for GD, PI, WAT, and the newly introduced Behavioural Assessment Test (BAT) before the final merit list is prepared.
Admission Offer: Selected candidates will receive an admission offer, subject to verification of documents and fee payment.