What is the admission process for PGDM courses at MDI Gurgaon?

Admission to MDI Gurgaons PGDM courses is based on a composite score that includes CAT 2025 scores, Written Ability Test, Group Discussion, Personal Interview, and academic profile. Candidates must apply on the official website (mdi.ac.in) and pay an application fee of INR 3,000. Shortlisted candidates based on CAT scores and profile are invited for the final selection rounds.

What are the eligibility criteria for PGDM (IB) at MDI Gurgaon?

Candidates must have a four-year bachelors degree with at least 50% marks and at least one year of full-time work experience after graduation for admission to PGDM-IB at MDI Gurgaon.

What is the weightage of different components in MDI Gurgaons final selection process for PGDM?

The final selection weightage is (35%) CAT Score, (5%) WAT, (10%) GD, (20%) PI, (5%)Graduation, (5%) Behavioral Assessment Test, (2.5%) Academic Diversity, (10%) Work Experience, (2.5%) Gender Diversity, (2.5%) Sports, and (2.5%) Regional Diversity.

What is the selection process for the FPM (Fellowship Programme in Management) at MDI Gurgaon?

Candidates must have a Masters degree with at least 60% marks. They must appear for CAT/GMAT/GRE/GATE/UGC-JRF. Shortlisted candidates are invited for an interview. FPM (Non-Residential) candidates must have at least 10 years of work experience and be under 35 years of age.

MDI Gurgaon Course Admission 2026: Dates, Fees, Eligibility, Application Process, Selection Criteria

Gurgaon, HaryanaEstd 1972

4.2

(164 Reviews)

Collegedunia Team

Content Curator | Updated on - Sep 21, 2026

MDI Gurgaon Latest Updates and News

Key Updates2

Other Updates1

25 Sep, 2026 MDI Gurgaon MBA Admission 2027-29 begins. Interested candidates can apply at the official portal till Nov 28, 2026. Read news!

22 Sep, 2026 CAT 2026 fee payment window has been extended to Sept 24, 2026, for applicants who registered by Sept 22, 2026, @iimcat.ac.in. CAT 2026 is scheduled for Nov 29, 2026. Read News.

MDI Gurgaon Admission 2027-29 is entirely merit-based. All five full-time PGDM programmes admit exclusively through CAT 2026, followed by a Written Analysis Test (WAT), Group Discussion, Personal Interview, and Behavioural Assessment Test. MDI Gurgaon holds triple accreditation from AACSB, AMBA, and EQUIS.

PGDM-IB is the only programme requiring a minimum one year of work experience and a four-year bachelor’s degree. All other PGDM programmes accept three-year bachelor’s degree holders with no mandatory work experience.

Admission Update:

PGDM, PGDM-HRM, PGDM-BA, PGDM-BFSI: Applications for 2027-29 batch expected to open October 2026 (Tentative). CAT 2026 registration closes September 15, 2026. Exam on November 29, 2026. WAT-GD-PI expected February to April 2027 (Tentative).
PGDM-IB: Same CAT 2026 route. Requires min 1 year work experience. Applications expected October 2026 (Tentative).
Executive PGDM-BM: Rolling admissions in two rounds for working professionals. Contact admissions@mdi.ac.in for the next round dates.

CAT 2026 is the only accepted exam for Indian candidates across all five PGDM programmes.
NRI candidates may submit a valid GMAT score in place of CAT for PGDM-IB. GMAT is not accepted for regular PGDM/HRM/BA/BFSI.
A common online application form covers all PGDM programmes (PGDM, HRM, IB, BA, BFSI) including MDI Murshidabad seats.
AICTE Tuition Fee Waiver (TFW) Scheme: up to 15 PGDM seats and 6 PGDM-HRM seats for family income at or below INR 8,00,000.
Merit cum Means Scholarship: 10 seats across PGDM, PGDM-HRM, and PGDM-IB with 50% tuition fee waiver.

MDI Gurgaon Admission Portal 2027-29: mdi.ac.in/admissions

Direct Admission at MDI Gurgaon: MDI Gurgaon does not offer a management or direct payment quota. All PGDM admissions are through merit and CAT 2026 followed by the institute’s own selection process.

Table of Contents

MDI Gurgaon PGDM Admission 2027-29
MDI Gurgaon PGDM-IB Admission 2027-29
MDI Gurgaon Executive PGDM Admission
MDI Gurgaon PGDM vs IIM Lucknow vs FMS Delhi
MDI Gurgaon Scholarships
Frequently Asked Questions

MDI Gurgaon PGDM Admission 2027-29

MDI Gurgaon offers four two-year PGDM programmes under this route: PGDM, PGDM-HRM, PGDM-BA, and PGDM-BFSI. All four share the same CAT-based admission process and eligibility criteria. The total programme fee for PGDM, PGDM-HRM, and PGDM-BA is INR 22,30,410 for Indian candidates.

PGDM-BFSI fee is INR 17,75,100 for the two-year programme.

MDI Gurgaon PGDM Admission Dates 2027-29

The 2027-29 batch will use CAT 2026 scores. Based on the prior 2026-28 cycle, applications are expected in October 2026 and WAT-GD-PI in February to April 2027. Exact dates will be published on mdi.ac.in when announced.

Event	Date
CAT 2026 Registration	Aug 3 to Sep 15, 2026
CAT 2026 Exam	Nov 29, 2026
CAT 2026 Result	Dec 24, 2026 (Tentative)
MDI Application Open	October 2026 (Tentative)
MDI Application Deadline	November 2026 (Tentative)
WAT-GD-PI Rounds	February to April 2027 (Tentative)
Final Selection Announcement	April 2027 (Tentative)

Key insight: CAT 2026 registration is currently open (closes September 15, 2026). Candidates targeting the 2027-29 batch must register for CAT 2026 now. MDI applications are expected to open shortly after the CAT registration window closes.

MDI Gurgaon PGDM Eligibility Criteria 2027-29

All four programmes (PGDM, PGDM-HRM, PGDM-BA, PGDM-BFSI) share the same eligibility criteria. A minimum 50% aggregate is required at all three academic levels.

Programme	Eligibility Criteria	Accepted Exam
PGDM, PGDM-HRM, PGDM-BA, PGDM-BFSI	Min 50% in Class X and XII. Bachelor’s degree (3-year min) with min 50% from a recognised university.	CAT 2026

MDI Gurgaon PGDM Selection Process 2027-29

Selection proceeds in two stages. Stage 1 shortlists candidates based on CAT 2026 score and application profile. Stage 2 evaluates shortlisted candidates through WAT, Group Discussion, Personal Interview, and Behavioural Assessment Test.

Apply on the MDI admission portal and submit CAT 2026 scorecard details.
Shortlisting is based on CAT score and the profile submitted in the application form.
Shortlisted candidates appear for WAT, GD, PI, and BAT at one of five centres: Bangalore, Gurugram, Kolkata, Hyderabad, or Mumbai.
Final selection weighs CAT score, WAT-GD-PI, BAT, academic merit, academic diversity, work experience, and social diversity.

How to Apply for PGDM at MDI Gurgaon?

Register for CAT 2026 at iimcat.ac.in before September 15, 2026.
Visit mdi.ac.in/admissions after October 2026 to access the PGDM application form (Tentative opening).
Fill the common application form covering PGDM, PGDM-HRM, PGDM-IB, PGDM-BA, and PGDM-BFSI.
Submit CAT 2026 registration number, academic documents, and work experience details.
Track shortlist results on the MDI portal after CAT 2026 result in December 2026.

The fees mentioned above are subject to revision and have been included for reference. Contact the college or visit mdi.ac.in for exact fee details.

MDI Gurgaon PGDM-IB Admission 2027-29

MDI Gurgaon PGDM-IB is a two-year International Business programme with mandatory study at a French partner institution (emlyon business school or ESCP Business School). Students spend two semesters abroad with no additional tuition fees at the host university. Total programme fee is INR 29,17,000.

PGDM-IB requires a minimum one year of work experience and a four-year bachelor’s degree. These are the two key differences from the regular PGDM route.

MDI Gurgaon PGDM-IB Admission Dates 2027-29

The 2027-29 PGDM-IB batch will follow the same CAT 2026 timeline as the flagship PGDM. Exact dates have not been announced. The tentative schedule is based on the 2026-28 cycle pattern.

Event	Date
CAT 2026 Exam	Nov 29, 2026
MDI Application	October to November 2026 (Tentative)
WAT-GD-PI	February to April 2027 (Tentative)
Final Selection	April 2027 (Tentative)

MDI Gurgaon PGDM-IB Eligibility Criteria 2027-29

PGDM-IB has stricter eligibility than regular PGDM. A four-year bachelor’s degree is mandatory. Candidates with a three-year bachelor’s degree are NOT eligible for PGDM-IB.

Category	Eligibility Criteria	Accepted Exam
Indian Candidates	Min 50% in Class X and XII. Bachelor’s degree (4-year minimum) with min 50%. Min 1 year work experience (as of January 2027, Tentative).	CAT 2026
NRI Candidates	Same academic criteria. Work experience mandatory.	Valid GMAT score (last 5 years)

MDI Gurgaon PGDM-IB Selection Process 2027-29

PGDM-IB selection follows the same WAT-GD-PI-BAT format as the flagship PGDM. Work experience is an active scoring factor in the final selection composite for PGDM-IB.

Shortlisting for WAT-GD-PI is based on CAT 2026 score and the application profile.
Selection considers CAT score, WAT-GD-PI performance, BAT, academic merit, work experience, and diversity.
NRI candidates with GMAT scores attend Personal Interviews in April (tentative) at MDI Gurgaon campus.

How to Apply for PGDM-IB at MDI Gurgaon?

Use the same common application form on mdi.ac.in as for PGDM. Select PGDM-IB as a programme preference.
Ensure the bachelor’s degree is 4-year duration and provides work experience documentation.
NRI candidates email admissions@mdi.ac.in with GMAT scorecard for guidance on the separate application route.

The fees mentioned above are subject to revision and have been included for reference. Contact the college or visit mdi.ac.in for exact fee details.

MDI Gurgaon Executive PGDM Admission

MDI Gurgaon offers three Executive PGDM programmes for working professionals: PGDM-BM (Business Management), PGDM-BA (Business Administration), and PGDM-PP (Public Policy). Each requires a minimum three years of post-qualification work experience. Admissions run in two annual rounds.

Programme	Eligibility Criteria	Accepted Exam
Executive PGDM-BM	3-year bachelor’s degree with 50%. Min 3 years work experience (as of March 31 of admission year).	CAT, GMAT, or XAT
Executive PGDM-BA (Business Administration)	3-year bachelor’s degree with 50%. Min 3 years work experience.	CAT, GMAT, or XAT
Executive PGDM-PP (Public Policy)	3-year bachelor’s degree with 50%. Min 3 years work experience.	CAT, GMAT, or XAT

Executive PGDM-BM fee: INR 18,53,000. Executive PGDM-BA fee: INR 11,53,000. Executive PGDM-PP fee: INR 13,75,050.

The fees mentioned above are subject to revision and have been included for reference. Contact the college or visit mdi.ac.in for exact fee details.

Executive PGDM admissions run in two rounds each year. Round 1 opens in October and Round 2 opens in March. Apply at mdi.ac.in and select the relevant executive programme. A valid CAT, GMAT, or XAT score from the last three to five years is mandatory.

MDI Gurgaon PGDM vs IIM Lucknow vs FMS Delhi

MDI Gurgaon, IIM Lucknow, and FMS Delhi are all CAT-based management schools. This comparison highlights the key differences in the admission process for aspirants deciding across these three.

Particulars	MDI Gurgaon	IIM Lucknow	FMS Delhi
Primary Entrance Exam	CAT only (GMAT for NRI in PGDM-IB)	CAT only	CAT only
Shortlisting Criteria	CAT score and application profile (WAE, academics, diversity)	CAT sectionwise and overall percentile	CAT score with high overall percentile threshold
Selection Stages	WAT, GD, PI, and Behavioural Assessment Test (BAT)	WAT and PI (no GD)	GD, Essay, and PI
Work Experience	Valued in composite (not mandatory for most programmes)	Valued in composite (not mandatory)	Not a scored factor
Institute Type	Private (AACSB, AMBA, EQUIS triple accreditation)	IIM (autonomous, Institute of National Importance)	Central University (DU Faculty of Management)
Programme Duration	2 years	2 years	2 years

Note: MDI Gurgaon uniquely includes a Behavioural Assessment Test (BAT) in the selection process. IIM Lucknow removed GD from its process and relies on WAT plus PI. FMS Delhi has among the most competitive CAT cutoffs given its low fee structure as a central university. MDI and IIM Lucknow both weigh work experience in the final composite score.

MDI Gurgaon Scholarships

MDI Gurgaon offers two main scholarship schemes for PGDM students. Scholarships are applied at the time of admission and do not require a separate post-admission application.

Scholarship	Eligible Programmes	Details
AICTE Tuition Fee Waiver (TFW) Scheme	PGDM (up to 15 seats), PGDM-HRM (up to 6 seats)	100% tuition fee waiver. Family income must not exceed INR 8,00,000 per annum. Applied through AICTE and MDI jointly.
Merit cum Means Scholarship	PGDM, PGDM-HRM, PGDM-IB (10 seats combined)	50% waiver of tuition fees for selected meritorious and economically needy students.

Note: AICTE TFW scholarship seats are confirmed at the time of admission. Candidates who wish to apply must submit family income proof during the admission process. Do not confuse the TFW scheme with a post-admission financial aid programme.

MDI Gurgaon Admission FAQs

Ques. What is the minimum CAT percentile required for MDI Gurgaon PGDM?

Ans. MDI Gurgaon does not publish an official CAT cutoff. Shortlisting is based on CAT score combined with the application profile, work experience, academics, and diversity factors. The competitive range based on admission trends is typically above 90 percentile. Candidates should aim for strong sectionwise performance in addition to a high overall score.

Ques. Is work experience mandatory for MDI Gurgaon PGDM?

Ans. Work experience is not mandatory for PGDM, PGDM-HRM, PGDM-BA, or PGDM-BFSI. It is valued in the shortlisting and final selection composite. For PGDM-IB, a minimum one year of work experience is mandatory. For Executive PGDM-BM, a minimum three years of post-qualification experience is mandatory.

Ques. Is direct or management quota admission available at MDI Gurgaon?

Ans. No. MDI Gurgaon does not offer management quota, payment quota, or direct admission seats. All PGDM and Executive PGDM admissions are strictly merit-based through CAT 2026 followed by the institute’s selection process. Any third-party agent claiming to offer MDI direct admission is misrepresenting the institute.

Ques. What is the PGDM fee at MDI Gurgaon?

Ans. The two-year PGDM programme fee at MDI Gurgaon (as per available data) is INR 22,30,410 for Indian candidates. PGDM-IB fee is INR 29,17,000. PGDM-BFSI fee is INR 17,75,100. Fees are subject to revision and do not include boarding charges. Verify the latest fee structure at mdi.ac.in before completing admission.

Ques. When do MDI Gurgaon applications open for the 2027-29 batch?

Ans. MDI Gurgaon applications for the 2027-29 PGDM batch are expected to open in October 2026 (Tentative), following the same pattern as the 2026-28 cycle. CAT 2026 registration must be completed first (closes September 15, 2026). Monitor mdi.ac.in/admissions for the official announcement.

Ques. What is the difference between PGDM and PGDM-IB at MDI Gurgaon?

Ans. PGDM-IB (International Business) requires a four-year bachelor’s degree and a minimum one year of work experience. Regular PGDM accepts a three-year bachelor’s degree with no mandatory work experience. PGDM-IB students also spend two semesters at a French partner institution (emlyon or ESCP) as part of the programme. The PGDM-IB fee is higher at INR 29,17,000.

Ques. What scholarships are available at MDI Gurgaon?

Ans. MDI Gurgaon offers AICTE Tuition Fee Waiver (TFW) for up to 15 PGDM seats and 6 PGDM-HRM seats with 100% tuition fee waiver for family income at or below INR 8,00,000. It also offers Merit cum Means Scholarship for 10 students with a 50% tuition fee waiver across PGDM, PGDM-HRM, and PGDM-IB.

Ques. Can NRI candidates apply to MDI Gurgaon PGDM?

Ans. NRI candidates can apply to PGDM-IB using a valid GMAT score in place of CAT. For PGDM, PGDM-HRM, PGDM-BA, and PGDM-BFSI, NRI candidates are also required to submit a valid CAT score. GMAT is accepted only for PGDM-IB under the NRI quota.

Ques. What exams are accepted for Executive PGDM at MDI Gurgaon?

Ans. Executive PGDM at MDI Gurgaon accepts CAT (last 3 years), GMAT (last 5 years), or XAT (last 3 years) scores. All three are valid. A minimum 3 years of post-qualification work experience is mandatory for all Executive PGDM programmes (PGDM-BM, PGDM-BA, PGDM-PP).

Ques. Where are the WAT-GD-PI centres for MDI Gurgaon?

Ans. WAT-GD-PI for MDI Gurgaon PGDM 2027-29 is expected at five cities: Bangalore, Gurugram, Kolkata, Hyderabad, and Mumbai. Candidates choose a preferred city when they register for the shortlisting stage. The centre allotted may differ from the preferred city based on availability.

MBA (HRM)

AI-Generated Summary based on 56 Reviews

For admission to the Post Graduate Diploma in Management (Human Resource Management) at MDI Gurgaon, candidates must have a bachelor’s degree of at least three years with a minimum of 50% marks or equivalent CGPA. Marks of at least 50% are also required in classes 10 and 12. Final-year students awaiting results can apply. The primary admission test is the CAT, with candidates needing a minimum percentile of 75 in each section to be eligible.

Generally, a CAT percentile of around 91 to 96 enhances chances of selection, although higher percentiles up to 99.7 can be found within the student body. Successful candidates undergo a selection process involving a personal interview, with group discussions being conducted in some years. Work experience is preferred, potentially giving candidates an advantage over fresh graduates. The CAT exam is conducted annually in November and involves sections on quantitative aptitude, verbal ability, and logical reasoning/data interpretation.

The application process is handled online, with further details available on the college's website.

By Collegedunia’s Personal AI

MDI Gurgaon Important Events

PGDM1

Popular Colleges Compared With MDI Gurgaon

College
IIMI - Indian Institute of Management, Indore
IMT - Institute of Management Technology, Ghaziabad
SPJIMR, Mumbai
XLRI, Jamshedpur
IIFT Delhi Indian Institute of Foreign Trade, New Delhi
IIM Shillong Indian Institute of Management, Shillong
IIM Mumbai - Indian Institute of Management, Mumbai
JBIMS Mumbai, Mumbai
Management Development Institute - [MDI], Murshidabad

Do you think the data is wrong ? Report Here

MDI Gurgaon Upcoming Important Dates 2026

Important Events

Events	Dates
CAT Exam Date	Nov 29, 2026
CAT Admit Card	Nov 04, 2026 - Nov 29, 2026

Expired Events

Events	Dates
CAT Registration Fee Payment	Sep 22, 2026 - Sep 24, 2026
CAT Registration	Aug 03, 2026 - Sep 22, 2026
Date of Interview for Round I Admission 2026 [PGDM] (Working Executives)	Jul 04, 2026 - Jul 05, 2026

Important Events

Events	Dates
CMAT Form Correction	Nov 20, 2026 - Nov 22, 2026
CMAT 2027 Exam Date	Tentative Feb 07, 2027

Expired Events

Events	Dates
Last Date for Admission 2026 [Executive MBA]	Aug 14, 2026
Commencement of Classes for Session 2026 [Executive MBA]	Aug 01, 2026
Admission Timeline [MBA] (Executive )	Dec 05, 2025 - Jul 15, 2026

Important Events

Events	Dates
CMAT Form Correction	Nov 20, 2026 - Nov 22, 2026
CAT Admit Card	Nov 04, 2026 - Nov 29, 2026
CAT Exam Date	Nov 29, 2026
CMAT 2027 Exam Date	Tentative Feb 07, 2027

Expired Events

Events	Dates
CAT Registration Fee Payment	Sep 22, 2026 - Sep 24, 2026
CAT Registration	Aug 03, 2026 - Sep 22, 2026
Last Date for Admission for Admission 2026 [Graduate Diploma] (Management, Public Policy and Management)	Aug 14, 2026

Do you think the Dates are wrong ? Report Here

Course Finder

Search from 20K+ Courses and 35+ Streams

MDI Gurgaon: 8 Answered Questions

How expensive is it to get management quota seats at the IMT in Ghaziabad the IMI in Delhi and the MDI in Gurgaon for an MBA

Akriti Banerjeelives in New Delhi

Management quota seats are seats at colleges in India that are set aside for members of the management, trust, clergy, and VIPs. According to the institution, there are between 5 and 10% of seats available. The college and trust have complete discretion over who gets to sit in these seats. The existence of management quota seats in institutes like IMT Ghaziabad, IMI Delhi, and MDI Gurgaon is not well known. For students who are unable to get admission on their own through the entrance tests, this opportunity is available. The fees for these seats are not disclosed by the institutes on any platform. For admission to the management quota seat, you have to contact these colleges at the phone numbers provided on their websites. You first have to check your eligibility and then have to pay a huge amount.

What is the admission process and eligibility for the MDI Gurgaon?

Dishant VermaIIMA Alumnus

To get admission into Management Development Institute (MDI), the first step is to take the Common Admission Test (CAT) exam. You are eligible to write CAT if you have a recognized bachelor's degree (or professional degree like CA, CS, or ICWA) and have scored an aggregate of 50% (45% for SC/ST and PWD students). Even students in their final year of a bachelor's degree can write the CAT exam.

The admission process at MDI consists of two stages. In the first stage, candidates are shortlisted for interviews based on their CAT score. In the second stage, a Personal Interview (PI) is conducted, and the final selection list is made based on the CAT percentile, Personal Interview, and Application score, which includes X, XII, Academic Diversity, Gender Diversity, and Work Experience.

The weightage for the CAT score in the final selection is 55%, which means a good CAT score boosts the chances of getting selected for the MBA program at MDI. To help you prepare for CAT, MDI offers free resources that can help you understand their pedagogy better, such as three free CAT mocks, one test on each topic (VARC, DILR, Quant) every day, the formula PDFs for all Quant topics for CAT, around 25 solved previous papers of CAT, and a CAT Percentile Predictor.

If you are aspiring to get into MDI, it is important to score well in CAT and prepare well for the Personal Interview.

Can I be converted into MDI Gurgaon with 95 percentile in CAT 95 percentages in 10th and 12th and 80 in B Tech with an average GDPI round?

Harleen SethiMBA from Indian Institute of Management Sambalpur (Graduated 2020)

To start with, around 2,00,000 candidates appeared for the CAT exam. This means that for every percentile, there are about 2000 people.

Now, let's say that your percentile is 95, which implies that the 5 percentile is more than yours. In other words, approximately 10000 candidates have scored better than you in the CAT exam.

Suppose that 2000 candidates did not apply for MDI, which leaves us with 8000 candidates. Looking at your good scores in 10th, 12th, and graduation, you are better than at least 4000 candidates out of the remaining 8000.

So, the number of candidates left now is 4000. In comparison, IIMs and private/government colleges like SP Jain, FMS, etc., there are around 1500 and 1000 seats available, respectively, in the general category, taking BLACKIS seats into consideration.

Assuming that they all choose colleges other than MDI, the probable candidates left for MDI with profiles better than yours would be 4000-(1500+1000) = 1500. Now, the number of seats available in MDI is approximately 350.

Considering the average GDPI, the probability of your selection in MDI would be 350/1500 = .23333. So, you have a 23.3% chance of getting selected for MDI.

Why is MDI Gurgaon so famous? What are my chances of getting admission into MDI Gurgaon?

Aditya Kediaformer Professor at Management Development Institute, Gurgaon (1996-2010)

MDI, located in Gurgaon, continues to grow due to its academic focus and infrastructure. Here are some things that make MDI special:

Faculty:

There are 75 full-time faculty members at MDI Gurgaon, and over 80% of them have either a Ph.D. or an MBA from a top institute. Many of the faculty members have established their expertise in specific research areas.

Campus and Location:

MDI is situated on a beautiful campus that is 12 km from the International Airport in Delhi. The 40-acre campus is located in the corporate hub of India, providing a unique experience of a creative environment amidst industry action.

Continuing Education Programme:

MDI is one of the largest schools in India for the training and development of managers. Over 68,000 managers have been trained over 39 years. The institute runs over 100 specifically designed executive development programs each year for top-level, middle-level, and senior-level managers of different organizations.

Student Exchange and International Relations:

MDI was the first Indian business school and the second in Asia to be accredited by AMBA. The institute has been accredited regionally and nationally, making it the first Indian B-School to get Triple Crown accreditation. The student exchange program has evolved into an entire gamut of academic exchange that includes dual degree programs, faculty exchange, research collaboration, development of academic materials, etc.

Guest Lectures and Workshops:

MDI plays host to a bevy of industry leaders who engage with the students by means of guest lectures and workshops.

Admission Criteria:

To be considered for admission to MDI, candidates must have 50% marks or an equivalent CGPA in both X and XII. They must also have a Bachelor’s Degree of a minimum 3 years duration with at least 50% marks or equivalent CGPA in any discipline from any University incorporated by an Act of the Central or State Legislature in India or other educational institutions. Initial shortlisting is based purely on the basis of CAT score, academic profile, work experience, etc.

Admission Process:

The MDI Gurgaon admission process involves several steps, including applying and scoring the minimum required percentile in CAT, registering and applying for admission to MDI Gurgaon, short-listing for GD-PI-WAT Round, entering the order of program preference for PGPM/PGP-IM/PGP-HRM, and receiving final admission offers based on a diverse set of attributes.

Can someone brief me with the profiles (academics/cat percentile/work ex) of the people that made it into MDI Gurgaon?

Avi GuptaStudied at Management Development Institute, Gurgaon

There is no specific profile that is able to make it into MDI Gurgaon. Some are able to make it into MDI even with the 94 percentile and some are not able to get even with the 98 percentile. It’s the personal interview and GD round that comes into play here. The ones with lower percentiles usually have exceptionally good communication skills. The ones that make it into MDI with high percentile usually have decent work experience and profile.

But for MBA-IM there are many with mid-94–95 percentiles and decent profiles.

The conclusion is that you either need

High CAT score

Excellent profile

A very good GDPI score

A rich blend of the three increases your chances of getting into MDI Gurgaon drastically.

How much percentile is required for admission in MDI, JBIMS or FMS?

Anisha MukhijaStudied at Jamnalal Bajaj Institute of Management Studies

My answer does mention the required percentile for each of the B Schools you mentioned. But before I proceed I would like to shed light on the fact that the CAT percentile is not the only factor that determines your admission into a B School. There are other factors you need to work on like academic background, work experience, and GD-PI.

MDI

The college offers PGDM admissions on the basis of CAT and GMAT scores. The expected CAT percentile is around 93-95 and the GMAT score is 680+.

Apart from this, the candidates are expected to have above average academic records, work experience and WAT.

JBIMS

The institute accepts CAT, MH-CET, and GMAT. The percentile cutoff for the General Category

CAT: 95

MH-CET: 99.97

GMAT is accepted only for NRIs.

FMS Delhi

This institute is well known for its extremely low fees and the null weightage given to past academics. Thus admissions are based on the CAT percentile for which the cutoff is very high and GD-PI. The CAT percentile can be around 98.3

It is important to note that CAT should not be the only factor to consider while preparing for admission. Interview and GD rounds should also be given equal importance in addition to work experience.

I have a convert from MDI Guragon and will most probably convert JBIMS Mumbai as well. What business school should i choose? Why?

Chinmay DhopateMMS Operations Management, Jamnalal Bajaj Institute of Management Studies (2018)

Of the 2 options, I will recommend you to go for JBIMS Mumbai. I have various reasons to support my opinion. The most important ones have been listed below

Quality of education: Owing to its location, JBIMS attracts many eminent faculty from the industry to the campus apart from the general guest lectures. Some of these big names include

Prof. Moradian: Esse Group - Boman Moradian
Prof. Shivanand & Kedar Mankekar
Prof. Sandeep Gokhale: Appointed at JSW Aluminium
Prof. Ghadiyar: Nitin Ghadiyar: Executive Profile & Biography

Placements: The quality of placements at JBIMS is excellent with many big firms visiting the campus. Some of the big names in respective domains are

Finance: Citi, Stan C, HSBC, JPMC, all Indian banks, IB roles
Marketing: HUL, P&G, PepsiCo, Marico, ColPal, Dabur, HCCB
Consulting: Mckinsey, BCG, EnY, Cognizant Business Consulting, Infosys Consulting

Industrial Touch: With its splendid location, JBIMS enjoys strong interference with industries. These industries give live projects to the students that provide top-notch learning opportunities. The campus is within walking distance from big shots like HDFC, HUL office, ICICI, BCG, and McKinsey.

Competitions: The students at JBIMS have made their names by participating in National Competitions like HUL LIME, P&G Dream Team, JP Morgan - The Deal, Nomura Investment Banking Case Study Contest, and PepsiCo BIAC.

Alumni base: JBIMS has an elaborate alumni base and has been nicknamed the CEO factory owing to the huge number of CEOs it has given birth to. Some of the most famous ones are

Noshir Kaka - MD, Mckinsey India
Nitin Paranjpe - Former CEO HUL, now, Global role, Unilever
Kainaz Gazder - Former Marketing Director, now, Global role P&G China
Vinita Bali - Leadership Role at Britannia
Mani Ratnam - Acclaimed Film-maker
Sam Balsara - Madison Communication
Chanda Kocchar - MD, ICICI Bank
Ajay Piramal - Piramal Healthcare
Paresh Sukhtankar, MD, HDFC Bank
Sanjay Lalbhai, Chairman & MD of Arvind Ltd.

JBIMS is in the vicinity of Marine drive and other places of socialization. The hostel is just five minutes away. Overall the campus and the institute, in general, seem promising and you won’t regret your decision of joining it.

What kind of profile is needed to get into FMS Delhi and MDI Gurgaon?

Darshika TondonAdmission consultant in Pune. (2011–present)

Actually, there is no such thing as academic weightage in FMS, but MDI gives academics weightage. To get a call from MDI, you must score higher than 98.2x for FMS and 95.5x percentile.

FMS is part of Delhi University, and its tuition is significantly lower than that of MDI. FMS fees are around 20-21k, whereas MDI fees are around 28 lakhs, which is much higher than FMS. FMS and MDI both give sectional cutoff weightage. If your academics are strong, it will benefit MDI, but FMS does not give academics weightage.GDPI considers extracurricular activities, work experience, and any other achievement.

View All Questions and Answers

Comments

Found 1 Comment

siddhi singh

Mar 28, 2024 17:20

What is the application fee of MDI Gurgaon?

Ashish Ramtari

Mar 29, 2024 07:06

The Indian candidates application fee for MDI Gurgaon is INR 3 thousand. However, the application fee of NRI candidates is higher. The application fee for NRI candidates is INR 5 thousand. The application fee includes 18% of the GST (Goods and Services Tax). The application fee can be made only via online mode.

- No More Comments -