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

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:

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.

Management Development Institute (MDI) has a seat intake of over 90 for the Executive PGDM programmes. The maximum seats are for the EPGDM-BM course, i.e., 60. Additionally, 30 seats are there for the Executive PGDM in Public Policy and Management course. The mentioned seat intake is as per the official website/sanctioning body. It is still subject to changes and hence, is indicative. 

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 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. 

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.

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:

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.

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.

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 cutoff 2024 is yet to be released for admission to its PGDM courses. The cutoff will be released based on CAT 2024 entrance exam, WAT, GD, and PI scores. Over the last three years, MDI Gurgaon CAT cutoff 2024 stood at 97 for the PGDM in International Business + Master in Management (MIM) course for the General AI quota. So, considering the previous year's trends, candidates seeking admission to MDI must aim to secure between 97 and 99 percentiles to improve their chances of getting into MDI Gurgaon. 

Considering the previous years cutoff trend, the expected CAT cutoff will  be 97 for the General All India category students. MDI Gurgaon accepts CAT scores, followed by the Personal Interview round for admission to its PGDM courses. Candidates can refer to the table given below to check out the category-wise estimated MDI Gurgaon CAT percentile 2024:

Note: The above-mentioned cutoff data is the estimated MDI Gurgaon CAT cutoff 2023 basis of the previous year's cutoff data.

Candidates seeking admission to any of the PGDM courses must visit the official website to register themselves. Given below is the step-wise MDI Gurgaon application process for 2025: 

Step 1: Visit the official website of MDI Gurgaon and register yourself. 

Step 2: Select the course of your choice and fill the form with your necessary details.

Step 3: Upload the mandatory documents and pay the application fee. 

Step 4: Click on the 'Submit' button and download the application form for future use. 

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.

MDI Gurgaon placement has been rated 4.6 based on 78 Shiksha verified reviews and for IIM Indore the placement rating is 4.2 based on 203 Shiksha verified reviews. As per NIRF 2023, Management Development Institute Gurgaon has been ranked 13 among the top MBA colleges in India and IIM Indore has been ranked 8 under the Management category.

Yes, MDI accepts XAT, CAT, MAT, GMAT, and GRE scores for admission. Management Development Institute, Gurgaon offers many post-graduate programmes including PGDM, PGDM (HR), PGDM (IB) and executive programmes. Candidates can apply online after registering for Common Admissions Test (CAT). GMAT is applicable only for foreign nationals, NRIs, and PIOs. There is one Common Application Form for all three programmes given above. In the online Application Form, aspirants need to mention their programme preference in order. At the time of the admissions offer, candidates will be informed about the programme they are selected for.

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