MDI Gurgaon

Management Development Institute (MDI) Gurgaon is a private B-school in Haryana. It was established in 1973. The institute is accredited by NBA, AACSB, AMBA, and NAAC.

In the 2025 rankings, MDI Gurgaon was ranked 9th in the MBA category by NIRF. It was also ranked 14th in the MBA category by MyKollege. The institute offers postgraduate programs.

The MBA is its flagship course. Admission is based on CAT scores. Shortlisted candidates must then appear for a Behavioral Assessment Test, Written Analysis Test (WAT), Group Discussion (GD), and Personal Interview (PI).

For the 2025 placements, the highest package offered was INR 54 LPA. The average package was INR 25.6 LPA. A total of 555 students were placed.

There were 147 recruiters, including 67 new ones. Key recruiters included PepsiCo, ITC Limited, Reckitt, Marico, Godrej, L'Oréal, Philips, FedEx, Cipla, and Dr. Reddy's. **MDI Gurgaon Important Dates 2026** Admission to MDI Gurgaon is based on CAT scores, followed by a Behavioral Assessment Test, WAT, GD, and PI.

The important dates for the admission process are given below. | Event | Date | | --- | --- | | Starting Date for MDI Online Application | Sep 25, 2025 | | Closing Date for MDI Online Application | Nov 28, 2025 | | CAT 2025 Registration Timeline | Aug 01, 2025 - Sep 13, 2025 | | CAT 2025 Admit Card | Nov 05 - Nov 30, 2025 | | CAT 2025 Exam Date | Nov 30, 2025 | | Shortlist Announcement for WAT-GD-PI | January – February 2026 (expected) | | WAT-GD-PI Rounds | February – April 2026 | | Final Admission Offers | April – May 2026 (expected) | | Program Commencement | June – July 2026 | **MDI Gurgaon PGDM-BM Dates 2026** The dates for the PGDM-BM program are as follows. | Event | Date | | --- | --- | | Registration Date | March 31 - June 10, 2026 | | Interview Date | June 20-21, 2026 | | Result Release Date | June 30, 2026 (Tentative) | **MDI Gurgaon Rankings** MDI Gurgaon was ranked 9th in the MBA category by NIRF in 2025. It was ranked 14th in the MBA category by MyKollege in the same year. Management Development Institute (MDI) Gurgaon's MBA programs are ranked by several national and international agencies.

The QS World University ranking is at an international level, while the other rankings are for India. The rankings for MDI Gurgaon are given below. | Agency | Category | Ranking 2025 | Ranking 2024 | |---|---|---|---| | MyKollege | MBA | 14 (1 in Haryana) | NA | | NIRF | MBA | 9 (1 in Haryana) | 11 (1 in Haryana) | | Outlook | MBA | 2 | 2 | | IIRF | MBA | 3 | 2 | | QS World University | MBA | 251 | 201 | | India Today | MBA | NA | 6 | | The Week | MBA | NA | 7 (1 in Haryana) | MDI Gurgaon offers a range of management programs. These include MBA/PGDM, Executive MBA/PGDMs, Fellow Programs in Management (doctoral level), and short-term Management Development Programs.

The MBA fee for the first year at MDI Gurgaon is between INR 11.75 Lakhs and INR 16.70 Lakhs. The courses and fees are listed below. MDI Gurgaon offers admission to Post Graduate, Executive, and Doctoral programs.

Selection is based on national-level entrance exams followed by a Personal Interview. The table below lists the courses, total fees, eligibility criteria, and selection criteria for MDI Gurgaon. MBA/PGDM has a total fee of INR 26.55 Lakhs.

Candidates need a Bachelor's degree with at least 50% marks. Selection is based on CAT Score plus WAT, GD, and Personal Interview. PGDM-HRM has a total fee of INR 26.55 Lakhs.

Candidates need a Bachelor's degree with at least 50% marks. Selection is based on CAT Score plus WAT, GD, and Personal Interview. PGDM-IB has a total fee of INR 32.54 Lakhs.

Candidates need a Bachelor's degree (minimum 4 years) with at least 50% marks. Selection is based on CAT Score plus WAT, GD, and Personal Interview. PGDM-Business Analytics has a total fee of INR 26.55 Lakhs.

Candidates need a Bachelor's degree with at least 50% marks. Selection is based on CAT Score plus WAT, GD, and Personal Interview. PGDM-BM has a total fee of INR 18.50 Lakhs.

Candidates need a Bachelor's degree with at least 50% marks. Selection is based on CAT/GMAT/XAT Score plus Personal Interview. PGDM-PPM has a total fee of INR 16.70 Lakhs.

Candidates need a Bachelor's degree with at least 50% marks. Selection is based on GMAT/XAT/CAT/MAT/ATMA/CMAT Score plus Personal Interview. PGDM – Business Administration has a total fee of INR 11.50 Lakhs.

Candidates need a Bachelor's degree with at least 50% marks. Selection is based on GMAT/XAT/CAT/MAT/ATMA/CMAT Score plus Personal Interview. FPM has a total fee of INR 42,500 for Residential and INR 2.38 Lakhs for Non-Residential.

Candidates need a Master's degree with at least 60% marks or equivalent. Selection is based on CAT/GMAT/GRE/UGC-JRF/GATE plus Personal Interview. E-FPM has a total fee of INR 3.6 Lakhs.

Candidates need a Master's degree with work experience (min. 5 years preferred). Selection is based on CAT/GMAT/GRE/UGC-NET plus Personal Interview.

A student review from Vanmit Kataria at MDI Gurgaon describes the course curriculum as extensive and useful. She states that a lot of emphasis on grades is not given, but a lot of knowledge is imparted, which helps in getting practical knowledge instead of just theoretical. She mentions that MDI has some really good courses, and some of the faculty are fun and very knowledgeable.

Classes are of 1.5 hours, and the duration of exams depends upon different subjects, as does the difficulty level of the exam. She suggests that the timing of classes should be reduced a little so as not to distract students, because a 1.5-hour attention span is difficult. Admission to MDI Gurgaon is based on entrance exam scores followed by a personal interview.

For the MBA/PGDM, PGDM-HRM, and PGDM-IB programs, Indian applicants need CAT scores, while NRI/foreign nationals can use GMAT scores. For Executive MBA/PGDM programs like Business Management, Business Administration, and Public Policy Management, scores from GMAT/CAT/XAT/MAT/ATMA/CMAT are accepted. Admission to the Fellow Programme in Management (FPM) is based on CAT/GMAT/GRE/UGC-JRF/GATE scores, followed by an interview and evaluation of the research proposal.

MDI Gurgaon Admission Process Candidates applying to PGDM, PGDM-HRM, PGDM-IB, PGDM-BA, or PGDM-PPM at MDI Gurgaon must follow a set admission process. Step 1: CAT Registration and Appearance Candidates must take the Common Admission Test (CAT) and meet the minimum required percentile. The CAT score is the main shortlisting factor for Indian applicants.

International applicants can submit GMAT scores instead. The stage 1 selection criteria are given below. | Component | Weightage | |---|---| | CAT Score | 70% | | Class 10th Percentage | 5% | | Class 12th Percentage | 5% | | Graduation Percentage (based on 2nd year / 6th term, i.e., pre-final year for ongoing UG degrees) | 5% | | Academic Diversity (Engineer / Non-Engineer) | 2.5% | | Gender Diversity (Male / Female) | 2.5% | | Work Experience | 10% | Step 2: Final Selection Candidates must fill a separate online application form on the MDI Gurgaon official website and pay an application fee of INR 3,000. After CAT results are out, candidates are shortlisted for WAT-GD-PI and a Behavioral Assessment Test.

This shortlisting is based on CAT score, academic profile (10th, 12th, and graduation marks), and diversity factors like gender and educational background. The final selection criteria are given below. | Component | Weightage | |---|---| | CAT Score | 35% | | Written Analysis Test (WAT) | 5% | | Group Discussion (GD) | 10% | | Personal Interview (PI) | 20% | | Behavioral Assessment Test | 5% | | Graduation | 5% | | Academic Diversity | 2.5% | | Gender Diversity | 2.5% | | Regional Diversity | 2.5% (Candidates from North-East & J&K) | | Sports | 2.5% (Only for National and International level) | | Work Experience | 10% | MDI Gurgaon Cutoff MDI Gurgaon admits students to its PG-level management programs based on CAT scores. The overall cutoff percentile for general category candidates was 95 percentile in 2024.

The cutoff for various categories over the past few years is given below. MDI Gurgaon closed CAT 2024 admissions at a 95 percentile across all categories. The closing percentile was the same for General, OBC, SC, ST, and EWS candidates.

MDI Gurgaon Batch Profile MDI Gurgaon admitted 578 students for the 2023-25 academic session. The batch had 472 males and 106 females. Engineers made up 75% of the batch, while non-engineers were 25%.

A total of 37% of the batch scored above the 97 percentile in CAT. The batch included 285 certified professionals and 105 students from premium institutes. Batch Profile based on Work Experience Most students (42%) had 2-3 years of work experience.

Students came from the BFSI and other sectors (29%), followed by those with an Engineering background (75%). MDI Gurgaon Placements MDI Gurgaon released its final placement report for 2025. The highest package was INR 54 LPA, and the average package was INR 25.6 LPA.

A total of 555 students were placed, with 147 recruiters participating, including 67 new recruiting partners. Conglomerate & Manufacturing received the maximum offers at 34%, followed by BFSI with 29% of the total offers. The median package was INR 25 LPA.

Top recruiters included Pepsico, ITC Limited, Reckitt, Marico, Godrej, L'Oréal, Philips, FedEx, Cipla, and Dr. Reddy's. MDI Gurgaon PGDM Program-wise Placements PGDM and PGDM - IB had the highest average package of INR 26.02 LPA.

This was higher than the average packages for PGDM-HRM and PGDM-BAN. MDI Gurgaon has shared its placement report for the batch of 2024-26. The report covers the PGDM, PGDM-IB, PGDM-HRM, and PGDM-BAN programs.

The average package for the entire batch of the PGDM and PGDM-IB programs is INR 26.02 LPA. The table below shows the placement details for each program. | Particulars | PGDM & PGDM - IB | PGDM - HRM | PGDM - BAN | |---|---|---|---| | Entire Batch Average Package | INR 26.02 LPA | INR 24.14 LPA | INR 22.75 LPA | | Entire Batch Median Package | INR 26.02 LPA | INR 22.50 LPA | INR 21.65 LPA | | Top 10 Percentile Average Package | INR 40.17 LPA | INR 39.87 LPA | INR 35.82 LPA | | Top 10 Percentile Median Package | INR 37 LPA | INR 35.64 LPA | INR 35.82 LPA | | Top 25 Percentile Average Package | INR 35 LPA | INR 34.09 LPA | INR 30.03 LPA | | Top 25 Percentile Median Package | INR 34.36 LPA | INR 34.65 LPA | INR 29.88 LPA | | Top 50 Percentile Average Package | INR 31.04 LPA | INR 29.93 LPA | INR 27.09 LPA | | Top 50 Percentile Median Package | INR 30.50 LPA | INR 27.35 LPA | INR 25.6 LPA | | Top Sectors | Consulting (30%) and BFSI (25%) | Conglomerates (33%), Consulting (28%) | Conglomerates (26%), Consulting (22%) | MDI Gurgaon Summer Internship Report 2026 MDI Gurgaon has released its Summer Internship Report for the batch of 2024-26. Over 98 recruiters took part in the placement season, and 42 of them were first-time recruiters.

The average stipend for the two-month internship was INR 2.5 lakhs, and the highest stipend was INR 4.70 lakhs. The table below shows the summer internship statistics. | Metric | Value | |---|---| | Highest stipend | INR 4.7 Lakhs | | Average stipend | INR 2.5 Lakhs | | Total number of recruiters | 98 | | Total number of new recruiters | 42 | | Maximum offers made by a single company | 30 | | Average stipend (Top 10%) | INR 4.24 Lakhs | | Average stipend (Top 25%) | INR 3.99 Lakhs | | Average stipend (Top 50%) | INR 3.43 Lakhs | | Average stipend (Top 75%) | INR 3.05 Lakhs | MDI Gurgaon Scholarship 2026 MDI Gurgaon offers 10 Merit-cum-Means scholarships each year. These are for students in the two-year full-time PGDM, PGDM-HRM, or PGDM-IB programs.

The scholarship covers 50% of tuition fees and is based on academic performance and parental income. A student can hold only one scholarship and must not be receiving any other scholarship. A Scholarship Committee makes the final selection based on academic records up to Term II.

MDI Gurgaon offers scholarships to students based on their academic performance and family income. The scholarships are available for the PGDM, PGDM-HRM, and PGDM-IB programmes. A total of 10 students can receive these scholarships.

The eligibility for a scholarship is an annual family income of INR 8 Lakhs or less. Students must also maintain a minimum CGPA of 6.0 per term to be eligible. The scholarship amount varies by programme.

For PGDM, the scholarship is INR 8 Lakhs for 4 students, with a total financial impact of INR 32 Lakhs. For PGDM-HRM, the scholarship is INR 8 Lakhs for 2 students, with a total impact of INR 16 Lakhs. For PGDM-IB, the scholarship is INR 11 Lakhs for 2 students, with a total impact of INR 22 Lakhs.

Additionally, 2 female candidates across all three programmes can receive a scholarship of INR 8 to 11 Lakhs, with a total impact of INR 16.0 to 22.0 Lakhs. MDI Gurgaon vs IIFT Delhi vs IIM Indore IIM Indore offers the highest average package at INR 29.75 LPA. In comparison, IIFT Delhi offers INR 27.3 LPA, and MDI Gurgaon offers INR 25.6 LPA.

The details of the comparison across these three institutes are given below. The table below compares MDI, IIFT Delhi, and IIM Indore on several factors. MDI was established in 1972, IIFT Delhi in 1963, and IIM Indore in 1996.

The popular course at MDI is PGDM, at IIFT Delhi it is MBA (IB), and at IIM Indore it is PGP. The admission criteria differ for each institute. MDI accepts CAT and GMAT scores.

IIFT Delhi uses CAT scores followed by GD and a Personal Interview. IIM Indore uses CAT scores followed by a Personal Interview. The CAT cutoff for 2024 is 95 percentile for MDI, 98 percentile for IIFT Delhi, and 90 percentile for IIM Indore.

The total fees for 2025 are INR 11 to 29.58 Lakhs at MDI, INR 21.8 Lakhs at IIFT Delhi, and INR 21.02 Lakhs at IIM Indore. The campus size is 35 Acres at MDI, 6.5 Acres at IIFT Delhi, and 193 Acres at IIM Indore. For 2025 placements, the highest package at MDI is INR 54 LPA, at IIFT Delhi is INR 85.4 LPA, and at IIM Indore is INR 70 LPA.

The average package for 2025 is INR 25.6 LPA at MDI, INR 27.3 LPA at IIFT Delhi, and INR 29.75 LPA at IIM Indore. All three institutes offer scholarships. In the NIRF Rankings 2025 for the MBA category, MDI is ranked 9, IIFT Delhi is ranked 17, and IIM Indore is ranked 8.

In the following video, Lokesh Aryan shares his review on MDI Gurgaon in terms of pros, cons, course, placements, and overall. MDI Gurgaon Campus & Infrastructure MDI Gurgaon campus is spread across 35 acres of land. The classrooms are well-equipped with modern facilities.

The campus includes hostels, IT infrastructure, a library, and other facilities. It is located near the Indira Gandhi International Airport, which is just 12 km away from the campus. Hostels MDI Gurgaon provides accommodation to students on a twin-sharing basis in Chaitanya, Change Masters, and Takshashila hostels.

It also has a hostel named Kshitij, where rooms are available on a twin-sharing or four-sharing basis. Separate hostel blocks for girl students are known as Oddessy (twin-sharing) and Kaveri (twin or triple-sharing). Hostel rooms come with a bed, a study table, a chair, a cupboard, and the usual fixtures.

The rooms are air-conditioned and fully furnished. Library MDI Gurgaon Library holds a collection of printed and electronic resources such as books, journals, databases, audio-visual materials, CDs/DVDs, e-journals, reports, case studies, and training manuals. The library has over 55,000 books and around 2.3 lakh e-books.

It also provides access to 17,000 international journals. Clubs and Committees MDI Gurgaon has various student-run clubs and committees. Academic clubs like Marquity, Monetrix, Strategist, and Opsession focus on marketing, finance, consulting, and operations, respectively.

Activity clubs such as Sanskriti, MART, Samaritans, and Mile organize cultural and social initiatives. Event clubs like Illumina, Imperium, Delphique, and TEDxMDIGurgaon conduct major campus events. Committees like the International Relations Committee, Alumni Relations Committee, and Corporate Communications handle global collaborations, alumni engagement, media, and admissions.

Other committees manage hostel and mess services, campus technology, and sports facilities. A Typical Day at MDI Gurgaon A typical day at MDI Gurgaon starts with lectures, which usually begin around 8 a.m. and go till 2-5 p.m. with a break in between. Events, assignments, case studies, presentations, and attending club and committee meetings are part of daily life at MDI Gurgaon.

MDI Gurgaon FAQs What programs are offered at MDI Gurgaon? MDI Gurgaon offers a wide range of management programs at the postgraduate, doctoral, and executive levels. At the MBA/PGDM level, it offers PGDM (Post Graduate Diploma in Management), PGDM-HRM (Human Resource Management), and PGDM-IB (International Business), which are its flagship full-time programs.

In addition, the institute offers FPM (Fellow Programme in Management) and EFPM (Executive Fellow Programme in Management) for doctoral-level research in management. MDI Gurgaon is also known for its executive MBA programs, including Executive PGDM, as well as a variety of Management Development Programs (MDPs) that cater to working professionals and corporate executives. Does MDI Gurgaon offer scholarships?

MDI Gurgaon offers merit-cum-means scholarships to 10 students in its PGDM, PGDM-HRM, and PGDM-IB programs. The scholarship covers a 50% waiver on tuition fees. The amount given ranges from INR 8 Lakhs to INR 11 Lakhs.

To be eligible, a student must have a minimum CGPA of 6.0. The parents' income of the student should not be more than INR 8 Lakhs. If there is a tie between students, MDI considers the scores from Term I and Term II.

The overall CAT cutoff for admission to MDI Gurgaon MBA/PGDM is 95 percentile for the General category. Applicants need a minimum of 95 percentile in the CAT exam to be shortlisted for the selection process. Meeting the cutoff does not guarantee admission.

MDI also considers sectional cutoffs, academic performance, work experience, and performance in the Written Ability Test (WAT), Group Discussion (GD), and Personal Interview (PI). Candidates with a percentile above 95 generally have a higher chance of receiving a call from MDI Gurgaon for its flagship PGDM programs. Yes, MDI Gurgaon considers gender diversity in its admission process.

Female candidates receive an extra 2.5% weightage during the final selection. The institute also values academic diversity, which means students from different study backgrounds. It gives importance to regional diversity, covering candidates from different parts of the country.

Sports or extracurricular achievements are also considered. These factors, along with CAT/GMAT scores, past academics, work experience, and performance in WAT-GD-PI, are part of the final selection. The application fee for MDI Gurgaon is INR 3,000, including GST, for most PGDM programs.

There is a single, unified application form for all PGDM programs at both MDI Gurgaon and MDI Murshidabad. Both MDI Gurgaon and IIFT Delhi are top B-schools, but their strengths differ. MDI Gurgaon is known for its flagship MBA/PGDM program.

It has strong placements in consulting, marketing, HR, and general management. In 2025, the average package was INR 25.6 LPA, with the highest at INR 54 LPA. The CAT cutoff is around 95 percentile, and the campus is 35 acres.

IIFT Delhi specializes in International Business and Finance. Its recruiters focus on trade, analytics, and global roles. In 2025, the average package was INR 27.3 LPA, with the highest at INR 85.4 LPA.

The CAT cutoff is higher, around 98 percentile, and the campus size is 6.5 acres. For finance, trade, or international business, IIFT Delhi is a better choice. For consulting, marketing, HR, and diverse general management roles, MDI Gurgaon has an edge.

No, direct admission is not possible at MDI Gurgaon. Admission is strictly based on a merit-based process that includes a valid entrance exam score, such as CAT or others depending on the program. This is followed by WAT, GD, and PI rounds.

The institute does not have a management or NRI quota for direct admission.