Management Development Institute - [MDI]

Management Development Institute (MDI) is a private business school in Murshidabad, West Bengal. It was established in 2014 and is part of the same MDI society that governs MDI Gurgaon.

MyKollege ranked MDI Murshidabad as the 64th best B-school in India out of 372 in 2025.

MDI Murshidabad offers PGDM as its flagship course. The program is approved by AICTE and accredited by NBA and AIU.

• Total fee for PGDM: INR 16.45 lakh

Candidates need to take the CAT, XAT, or GMAT for shortlisting. The closing score for both CAT and XAT in 2025 was 65 percentile.

Admission for the PGDM program at MDI Murshidabad is ongoing for the 2026-28 batch.

Below are some important entrance exams and dates for admission.

CAT Dates

In the 2025 placement drive, the highest package offered was INR 20 LPA. The average package was INR 12.75 LPA, and the median package was INR 11 LPA.

Over 90 companies participated in the placement drive. Top recruiters at MDI Murshidabad include Aditya Birla, Airtel, Axis Bank, Infosys, Flipkart, and Cognizant.

MDI Murshidabad offers a 2-year PGDM course, a PGDM online course, and a Fellow Programme in Management. The 2-year PGDM course is approved by AICTE and NBA.

Student Testimonial

"In the duration of 2 years, the curriculum gives exposure to various subjects in various lines. In the first years, they teach general MBA courses of Marketing, Finance, Operations and HR to provide a holistic view of the course."

-PGDM Batch 2025

PGDM Specialisations

PGDM students at MDI Murshidabad can choose electives in the second year. They can specialise in a maximum of two functional areas.

• Accounting and Finance
• Organisational Behaviour and Human Resource Management
• Marketing
• Operations Management
• Information Management and Business Analytics
• Strategic Management and International Business

Students can opt for 14 to 17 electives. CGPA is calculated based on the best 14 electives.

The residential PGDM program is open to candidates with a minimum of 50% marks in graduation. Admission is based on CAT, XAT, or GMAT scores.

A student from the PGDM Batch of 2025 shared their admission experience. The process was smooth, and MDI Murshidabad considers only the CAT percentile for shortlisting.

The student received a call with a 79.45 percentile. The interview was scheduled accordingly, and the candidate was added to an Admission Committee WhatsApp group. A congratulations email with the joining date arrived a few days later.

The interview was conducted online via Zoom due to the pandemic. The student suggested that physical interviews would be better to understand the legacy and campus life.

During the personal interview, candidates are asked to describe themselves and their area of interest. The panel then asks questions specific to that domain to assess the candidate's knowledge.

Some candidates also faced generic questions about student life, including topics like depression and anxiety. Basic questions about personal life and family were also part of the process.

MDI Murshidabad has released its cutoff for 2025. The closing percentile for both CAT and XAT was the same across all categories.

The cutoff for the general category is listed below.

MDI Murshidabad released placement data for the 2023-25 batch. A total of 98 recruiters participated from domains like Strategy, Finance, Marketing, Human Resources, and Supply Chain & Operations.

For the 2024-26 batch summer placements, the average stipend was INR 35,200. A total of 55 recruiters participated, including Dabur, Duro, and Ather.

MDI Murshidabad gives scholarships based on student need and merit. Need-based scholarships are for students from economically disadvantaged families, and a specific scholarship is available for students from India's northeastern states.

Each year, five students receive free tuition worth INR 8,92,000 for two years. Additionally, 10 students receive a scholarship of INR 8,500 per month for up to 21 months.

Scholarship amounts depend on exam results; better performance leads to more assistance. This support is for students in the AICTE-approved 2-year PGDM (Post Graduate Diploma in Management) program.

The table below compares MDI Murshidabad and IMI Kolkata across several aspects.

MDI Murshidabad can be considered for its small batch size and average placement outcomes. The institute has received mixed reactions due to its high program cost for a tier 3 B-school and its remote location.

The campus is located in Murshidabad, West Bengal. Its remote location is one of the factors mentioned in student reviews.

The MDI Murshidabad campus is spread across 10 acres of land. The classrooms are well-equipped with modern facilities.

The campus includes hostels, a library, a canteen, a health club (gymnasium), an ATM, a swimming pool, and a cafeteria.

There are two hostels at MDI Murshidabad: EKALAVYA and BHAGIRATHI. Both hostels have wifi, air conditioning, balconies, spacious bathrooms, tables, chairs, and beds.

Each hostel is supervised by its own wardens and hostel superintendents. The MDI Murshidabad hostel fee is approximately 1.1 lakh per year, which covers lodging and meals.

Many students at MDI Murshidabad say that the curriculum is industry-relevant. Many feel that the course curriculum is on par with some of the IIMs.

The curriculum follows a case-based learning methodology. Emphasis is given to practical teaching methods through role plays and presentations.

MDI Murshidabad is located at Sankalp Nagar, Kulori, Murshidabad, West Bengal. The institute is situated in a semi-urban region near Berhampore, which is the district headquarters of Murshidabad, West Bengal.

MDI Murshidabad offers the PGDM program as its flagship program. It is a two-year full-time residential program, approved by the AICTE (All India Council for Technical Education) and accredited by the NBA (National Board of Accreditation).

Apart from this, the institute provides certification and fellowship programs. BBA was introduced as a new UG course this year.

MDI Murshidabad is spread over almost 10 acres. Facilities include hostels, a library, an auditorium, classrooms with AV equipment, a gym, a cafeteria and a playground.

MDI Murshidabad distributes scholarships on the basis of the students' needs and merit. Need-based scholarships are available to students from economically disadvantaged families.

The institute provides a particular scholarship to students from India's northeastern states to pursue a management degree. Each year, MDI Murshidabad provides free tuition (worth INR 8,92,000 for two years) to five students.