MDI Gurgaon- A dream college for the GEM

PI shortlisting based on CAT score as well as other criteria like diversity and work experience. The admission criteria vary every year and it is mentioned on the website. MDI is a private institution and reservations are not applicable. After PI shortlisting, a mentor from the college will be assigned who could be approached for guidance.

The PGDM course at MDI is one of the best in the country. The faculty members are distinguished and have experience teaching at other top-tier IIMs. The admission process is favorable to students with work experience. The teaching methods are practically case-oriented and take into account contemporary business problems. The examinations are held in a timely manner as per the trimester system.

Assistance for Internships is provided by the college just like the final placements. The names of companies and details regarding the stats could be found on MDI's website. MDI has good placements across finance, consulting, operations, and has a special mark in the marketing field.

The placements at MDI are at par with other top-tier colleges in India like XLRI, IIM Indore, IIM Kozhikode, etc. The average CTC is at 23.15 LPA and highest at 44 LPA which is expected to rise this year. The entire batch is signed out every year.

The fee has been fairly constant at around 23 lakhs for the entire course. Almost all the banks have a special scheme to finance the fee without any collateral (for ex, SBI's scholar loan scheme). Scholarships are available as well. The placement committee is in place and internship as well as final placement assistance is provided.

The campus life is excellent. MDI has a lush, green campus with iconic architecture amidst Gurgaon's concrete jungle. We have an excellent library, classrooms, sports, gym, and all other amenities. There are around 30 clubs in the college covering almost all interest groups.

The hostels for the first years are a little old but the 2nd years have an excellent hostel which was recently constructed. The mess menu is decided by the students themselves and the quality of food is good. Since the campus is a bio bubble, staying in the hostel is advised.

Post initial shortlisting, mentors from the college are assigned and preparation material will be shared. There was only PI, no GD in 2021. The interview panel would consist of 2 professors from MDI and experience varies based on the panel.