MDI Gurgaon: Fees, Placements, Admission 2024, Courses, Cut Off, Rankings

Yes, Management Development Institute is well known for its Management courses. The institute offers several Executive PGDM courses for working professionals. As per the National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF) 2022, MDI Gurgaon was ranked 13 positions in the Management category. The institute also has very good placement records. Moreover, top companies such as Adidas, Godrej, Pidilite, Amazon, American Express, EY and Deloitte, participated in the MDI Gurgaon Placements 2023 drive. 

Candidates seeking admission who meet the minimum eligibility criteria can apply through the MDI Gurgaon official website. All the details in the form should be filled out carefully. The application must be submitted on or before the due date. Below inforgraphic presents the steps to be followed for application form filling:

Yes, Management Development Institute is very good for its MBA/PGDM courses. The Management institute is ranked 13 in the Management category by the National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF) 2023. Talking about the placement, the average package offered for the PGDM & PGDM IB, PGDM HRM and PGDM BM placements 2023 stood at INR 27.67 LPA, INR 26.42 LPA and INR 24.46 LPA, respectively.

MDI Gurgaon does not have any reserved seats for the Executive MBA course. The institute does not offer admission under any type of quota. Candidates are admitted based on exam score (CAT/XAT/GMAT), work experience, and performance in the interview round. The institute has over 90 seats for the Executive PGDM courses. The mentioned details are as per multiple sources. Hence, is indicative.

The eligibility criteria for the PGDM course at MDI Gurgaon is that the candidate should have passed Class 12 and a bachelor's degree (minimum 3 years) with a minimum of 50% aggregate. Moreover, for PGDM (online) courses, candidates must have a two-year full-time work experience. Internships and Apprenticeships will be counted.

MDI Gurgaon provides various scholarships to meritorious students to support their education. The popular Scholarships MDI Gurgaon are:

1.     O.P. Jindal scholarship of INR 1.5 Lacs for second year students.

2.     Merit Scholarship: The merit scholarship is granted to top five students in terms of CGPA.

3.     Merit cum Means Scholarship: The merit cum Means scholarship is purely based on the student's performance in the necessary exam. The total number of scholarships are 10. This scholarship will be equivalent to 50 percent of the tuition fee.

The eligibility criteria specify the educational qualification required to pursue the applied course. It is necessary that each aspirant fulfils the criteria. Applications are accepted of only the candidates who fulfil the prescribed eligibility criteria. The table given below mentions the eligibility criteria for each of the MDI Gurgaon PGDM courses:

Fellow Programme in Management (FPM) is a doctoral-level course of a duration of three-year. In this course, apart from the coursework, candidates also have to submit a thesis at the end of the course. MDI Gurgaon offers FPM in two tracks: Residential and Non-Residential. Candidates are shortlisted for final selection based on scores in CAT/GMAT/GRE/UGC-JRF. Shortlisted candidates have to take part in the interview round.

The total course fee is cumulative of several fee components, including tuition fee, library fee, alumni fee (one-time), security deposit (one-time), etc. Candidates can refer to the table below for the MDI Gurgaon FPM fee:

NOTE: For detailed MDI Gurgaon FPM fee structure, candidates can check out the information brochure 2023.

Candidates seeking admission must have a valid Master’s degree in any discipline with at least 60% aggregate or equivalent with a bachelor’s degree/ equivalent qualification after completing Class 12. Additionally, aspirants with a 5-year integrated master’s degree with at least 60% aggregate after completing Class 12 are also eligible. Those appearing for their final examinations in the respective disciplines can also apply.

Yes, Management Development Institute requires a minimum of 5 years of post-qualification executive work experience as of 31st March of the admission year for admission to Executive PGDM courses. Apart from work experience, candidates also need to fulfil the minimum eligibility criteria. MDI Gurgaon Executive PGDM admission is based on valid CAT/GMAT/XAT/ MAT scores, followed by a personal interview round.

The B-School has received a good ranking from a lot of agencies. It is counted among the top Management institutes in India. Candidates can check MDI B-School 2024 rank in the following table:

Yes, Management Development Institute also offers direct admission through the management quota. Candidates seeking admission must visit the official website of the University to register themselves. Candidates have to make an online payment irrespective of the number of programmes they apply for. 

Candidates seeking admission to MDI Gurgaon Executive PGDM courses must meet the minimum eligibility criteria. The minimum eligibility requirement for this course is that the students should have passed Class 12 with a minimum aggregate of 50%. For the Executive PGDM-BM course, three years of bachelor’s degree with an aggregate 50% marks is required along with a minimum of five years of post-qualification executive work experience as of 31st March of the admission year.

The rewards of life post-MBA can be substantial for graduates from renowned institutions such as FMS, XLRI, MDI, IIM Mumbai, SP Jain, and JBIMS. With their impressive qualifications, graduates from these top-notch B-schools are highly coveted by prestigious companies in diverse industries and can expect lucrative job offers from some of the leading recruiters in the market. Compared to the past, the job prospects for business school alumni are much more promising, with MBA degree holders having ample opportunities to explore various career paths. Based on their strengths and interests, MBA graduates can find themselves working in strategy, product management, business development, finance, operations, or human resources, among other fields.

MDI Gurgaon offers separate hostel facilities for boys and girls. The hostels Chaitanya, Change Masters, Takshashila and Kshitij offer twin sharing rooms; however, Kshitij hostel also offers four sharing rooms. The girls hostel blaovk is known as 'Oddessy'. The rooms are furnished with a bed, a study table, a chair, a cupboard, and the usual fixtures. The students may bring their own mattresses, bed linen, toiletries, and locks for almirahs and hostel rooms. These are also available in the student-run cooperative store 'MART'. The executive rooms are air-conditioned and fully furnished with modern gadgets. The rooms have an internet connection to facilitate extended study hours for the participants.

As per the data available at NIRF 2024 official site, XLRI ranks 9th under the Management category and MDI Gurgaon has been ranked 11 among the top MBA colleges in India. Management Development Institute offers the highest package of INR 60 LPA and XLRI offers the highest package of INR 78.20 LPA for their flagship course PGDM. MDI noted a rise of nearly 12% in the PGDM HRM average package offered in 2023 as compared with 2022. XLRI has seen a rise of nearly 4% in the PGDM HRM average package offered in 2023 as compared with 2022.

Candidates after selection need to pay admission fee amount to secure their seats. The total fee include various components as well, such as hostel fee, caution money, tuition fee, and more. MDI Gurgaon EPGDM total tuition fee range from INR 4.8 Lacs to INR 11.8 lakh. In addition, the hostel fee range from INR 2.65 Lacs to INR 11.8 lakh and one-time fee from INR 27,500 to INR 41,800.  It must be noted that the mentioned fee is as per the official website/sanctioning body. It is still subject to changes and hence, is indicative.

Considering the MDI Gurgaon PGDM past cutoff trend, candidates with a CAT percentile between 93 and 95 shall have a fair chance of selection. This is an assumption and hence may vary. It must be noted that the cutoff can vary from one PGDM course to another. Moreover, the cutoff marks are announced category-wise. Candidates are called for the interview round and the seat allotment is carried out as per the cutoff and their category.