What is the CAT cutoff for MDI Gurgaon 2026 admission?

The CAT cutoff for MDI Gurgaon shortlisting is 93 to 95 percentile for General category candidates. CAT score carries 70% weightage in the Stage 1 composite. Reserved category candidates may be shortlisted at lower percentiles.

Does MDI Gurgaon accept XAT or GMAT for PGDM admission?

No. MDI Gurgaon accepts only CAT for all four full-time PGDM programmes (PGDM, PGDM-HRM, PGDM-IB, PGDM-BA). XAT and GMAT are not accepted for the full-time PGDM. Executive programmes have separate admission criteria.

Is work experience mandatory for MDI Gurgaon PGDM admission?

Work experience is not mandatory for PGDM, PGDM-HRM, and PGDM-BA. For PGDM-IB, a minimum of 1 year of post-qualification work experience is mandatory. Work experience carries 10% weightage in both the Stage 1 shortlist and Stage 2 final selection composite.

What is the selection process at MDI Gurgaon?

MDI Gurgaon selection has two stages. Stage 1 uses a composite score with CAT at 70%, academics at 15%, work experience at 10%, and diversity at 5%. Stage 2 includes a Behavioural Assessment Test, Written Analysis Task, Group Discussion, and Personal Interview. Final weightages are: CAT 35%, PI 20%, GD 10%, Work Ex 10%, WAT 5%, BAT 5%, academics 5%, and diversities 10%.

What is the total PGDM fee at MDI Gurgaon?

The total 2-year programme fee for MDI Gurgaon PGDM (all specialisations) is INR 25,99,300. This applies to PGDM, PGDM-HRM, PGDM-IB, and PGDM-BA. Contact the admissions office for the exact semester-wise fee breakup and any revision for the 2027-29 batch.

What is the application fee for MDI Gurgaon PGDM?

The application fee for a single MDI campus (MDI Gurgaon or MDI Murshidabad) is INR 3,000 including 18% GST. Applying to both campuses costs INR 3,590. NRI or foreign national applicants pay INR 8,496.

When does MDI Gurgaon open applications for the 2027-29 PGDM batch?

MDI Gurgaon typically opens PGDM applications after CAT registration closes, around October to November each year. For the 2027-29 batch, applications are expected to open in October to November 2026 (Tentative). CAT 2026 registration runs from August 3 to September 15, 2026.

Can final-year students apply to MDI Gurgaon PGDM?

Yes. Final-year graduation students are eligible to apply. However, they must complete their degree with the required minimum marks by June 30 of the admission year. Provisional admission is cancelled if the eligibility condition is not met.

What is the minimum percentage required for MDI Gurgaon admission?

Candidates need a minimum of 50% marks in Class 10, Class 12, and Graduation (45% for SC/ST). All three academic levels are considered in the Stage 1 composite score.

Is there a management quota at MDI Gurgaon?

MDI Gurgaon is an autonomous institute. All PGDM admissions are based on CAT merit and the two-stage selection process. There is no management or NRI quota for full-time PGDM programmes. Contact MDI admissions at admissions@mdi.ac.in for seat-specific queries.

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Q: How do the new HR programs of IIM Ranchi, NMIMS, and XIMB measure up to the established ones of XLRI, TISS, MDI and SCMHRD?

The simple answer to your question is no, the new HR programs of IIM Ranchi, NMIMS, or XIMB are not at par with the established ones XLRI, TISS, MDI, and SCMHRD. The established programs especially that of XLRI are the epitome of HR programs. They cannot be compared to the new ones at any given level or parameter. Faculty: The professors of XLRI are renowned throughout the industry for their competency. They specialize in almost every domain one can think of be it Law, Competency Modeling, Compensation, or Performance Management. Peers: It’s the cream students who get the opportunity to get into a prestigious college like XLRI. You can see tough competition between the finest students at college. Every individual has a valuable opinion and stands to contradict others. Their thinking pattern is broad and given a case study, they look at all angles from accounting to finance to laws while proposing the solution. The situation at TISS is also quite similar. Now one can say that the curriculum can be replicated and learned faculty can be sought to match the quality of the HR program at these institutes. But the truth is faculty and curriculum are the main but not the only factors that determine an institute's worth. Its own culture, ethics, and background have a lot to do with the programs it offers. So one cannot match XLRIs programs no matter how much they try.

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Total fees

INR 18.23 Lakhs

1.5 years, shared room

Average pay

INR 24.21 LPA

Class of 2024, PGDM-BM

Cutoff

Not published

Score, work and interview decide

Placement rate

63%

Class of 2024, placed on campus

In This Page▾

01About this courseThe full write-up, from fees to placements 02Should you pick it?Who it suits, who should skip it, and a counsellor's advice 03EligibilityThe marks, work and exam score you need before you apply 04Admission ProcessEvery step from the form to reporting 05Admission DatesThe admission calendar, step by step 06FeesThe full course cost with a shared or single room 07Will your profile get you in?Check your work and marks against the entry rules 08ScholarshipsWhat you can claim and what you missed 09How does it compare?The same course at colleges in its league, side by side 10FAQsShort answers to what students ask before they apply

About MDI Gurgaon Executive PGDBA

MDI Gurgaon's Executive PGDBA is an 18-month, full-time course on the Gurgaon campus for people with at least three years of work. MDI calls it the PGDM in Business Management (PGDM-BM), a 1.5-year course of five terms and a final project. MDI stands #10 in Collegedunia's MBA ranking 2026 and #9 in NIRF management 2025. The full fee with a shared room and meals is INR 18.23 Lakhs. You need a CAT, XAT or GMAT score, and MDI picks students after an online interview. The Class of 2024 had 29 graduates and averaged INR 24.21 LPA, and 63% of the batch was placed on campus.

MDI Gurgaon Executive PGDBA Fees

The total fees with a single room is INR 21.22 Lakhs, while the fees with a shared room is INR 18.23 Lakhs. The programme fee of INR 18.08 Lakhs covers tuition, the room, meals and the library. You pay in three parts: INR 4 Lakhs at admission, then two more parts in Nov and Feb. MDI fixes the fee each year, and these are the 2026 batch figures. The security deposit of INR 27,500 comes back when you leave.

Fee head	Amount	How it is charged
Programme fee	INR 18.08 Lakhs	Full course: tuition, shared room, meals, library
Alumni fee	INR 15,000	One time
Security deposit	INR 27,500	One time, refundable
Single room	INR 3.00 Lakhs	Extra, full course, only if you choose it
Total, shared room	INR 18.23 Lakhs	Full course
Total with single room	INR 21.22 Lakhs	Full course

MDI Gurgaon Executive PGDBA Admission Dates 2027

The 2026 batch started classes in Aug 2026, and the 2027 dates are not out yet. Going by 2026, Round 1 forms open in Oct 2026 and close in Mar 2027. The CAT 2026 exam is on 29 Nov 2026. MDI holds the interviews online, and classes for the 2027 batch start in Aug 2027.

Event	Date	Status
Round 1 application form opens	Oct 2026	Tentative
CAT 2026 exam	29 Nov 2026	Confirmed
CAT 2026 result	Jan 2027	Tentative
Round 1 last date to apply	Mar 2027	Tentative
Round 1 online personal interview	Apr 2027	Tentative
Round 1 result and offer	Apr 2027	Tentative
Round 2 last date to apply	Jun 2027	Tentative
Round 2 interview and result	Jun 2027	Tentative
First fee part, last date	Aug 2027	Tentative
Reporting and document check	Aug 2027	Tentative
Classes start	Aug 2027	Tentative

MDI Gurgaon Executive PGDBA Eligibility

You need 50% marks in Class 10, in Class 12 and in a three-year degree in any subject. You also need three years of paid, full-time work after your degree, counted up to 31 Mar of the year you join. You need a CAT, XAT or GMAT score too. If your work falls short of three years by that date, apply the next year.

Requirement	What you need
Class 10 and Class 12	50% marks or an equal CGPA in each
Degree	A three-year degree with 50% marks, any subject
Work experience	Three years of paid, full-time work after the degree, by 31 Mar
Exam score	CAT or XAT from the last three years, or GMAT from the last five
NRI and foreign students	A GMAT score

MDI Gurgaon Executive PGDBA Admission Process

You pay INR 3,000 to apply online, and MDI shortlists you on your score, work and marks. Shortlisted students sit an online personal interview. MDI then sends offers, and you pay the first fee part of INR 4 Lakhs by the deadline. If you miss that date, MDI withdraws the offer.

Step	What you do
1. Apply online	Fill the form and pay INR 3,000
2. Shortlist	MDI checks your score, work and marks
3. Personal interview	Online, in Apr for Round 1 and Jun for Round 2
4. Offer and fee	Pay the first part, INR 4 Lakhs, by the deadline
5. Report	Bring your original papers before classes start in Aug

MDI Gurgaon Executive PGDBA Cutoff

MDI does not publish a score cutoff for this course. It takes CAT and XAT scores from the last three years and GMAT scores from the last five years. It shortlists on the score together with your work and your marks, so a high score alone does not promise an interview.

Item	What MDI publishes
Score cutoff	Not published
CAT and XAT	Scores from the last three years
GMAT	Scores from the last five years
Shortlist based on	Score, work experience and marks

MDI Gurgaon Executive PGDBA Placements

The Class of 2024 averaged INR 24.21 LPA, with a median of INR 25.58 LPA and a highest offer of INR 35 LPA. Of its 29 graduates, 63% were placed on campus and 17% found jobs outside. Companies had sponsored five of them, so 24 took part in placements. A student placement committee handles the process with MDI.

Metric	Value
Average pay	INR 24.21 LPA, Class of 2024
Median pay	INR 25.58 LPA
Highest offer	INR 35 LPA
Lowest offer	INR 9.93 LPA
Placed on campus	63%
Placed outside campus	17%
Graduates	29
Recruiters	Jio, TCS, Cognizant, Accenture, Infosys Consulting, Trident Group
Roles	Consultant, Manager, Product Manager, Principal Business Consulting

MDI Gurgaon Executive PGDBA Scholarships

The AICTE tuition fee waiver of INR 17.60 Lakhs goes only to two-year PGDM and PGDM-HRM students, not to this course. The MDI merit scholarship goes to the top two students by CGPA after Terms 1, 2 and 3. MDI does not publish its amount. So plan to pay the full fee yourself, through your company or with an education loan.

Scholarship	Who can get it	Amount or waiver
MDI merit scholarship	Top two by CGPA after Terms 1, 2 and 3	Not published
AICTE tuition fee waiver	Two-year PGDM and PGDM-HRM only, family income up to INR 8 Lakhs	INR 17.60 Lakhs, not on this course
Merit cum Means Scholarship	Two-year PGDM, PGDM-HRM and PGDM-IB only	Half the tuition fee, not on this course

MDI Gurgaon Executive PGDBA Ranking

MDI stands #10 in Collegedunia's MBA ranking 2026 and #9 in NIRF management 2025. It also holds AACSB, AMBA and SAQS accreditation. Collegedunia ranks on fees, placements and student reviews. NIRF ranks on data the institute files each year.

Ranking body	Year	Rank or grade
Collegedunia MBA ranking	2026	#10
NIRF Management	2025	#9
AACSB, AMBA and SAQS	Current	Accredited

MDI Gurgaon Executive PGDBA Course Structure

The course has five terms of twelve weeks each, then a final project. MDI started this programme in 1987, and it is its oldest full-time course. You can take two areas of specialisation. A two-week international immersion is part of it, and you pay for the trip yourself.

Part	What you do
Five terms	Core and elective subjects, twelve weeks each
Leadership module	A three-day experiential module
International immersion	Two weeks with international faculty, paid separately
Final project	A dissertation after the terms

MDI Gurgaon Executive PGDBA Hostel and Campus

The fee includes a shared room on the Gurgaon campus, meals and the library. A single room costs INR 3.00 Lakhs more for the course. The campus is on Mehrauli Road in Sukhrali, Gurugram.

Item	Detail
Room	Shared room, included in the fee
Single room	INR 3.00 Lakhs more
Meals	Included in the fee
Campus	Mehrauli Road, Sukhrali, Gurugram

Should you pick Executive PGDBA at MDI Gurgaon?

This course suits working people who want to move into consulting, product or manager roles and can study full time on campus.

Pick it if:

You want a consulting or product role: Accenture, Infosys Consulting, TCS and Cognizant hired from the last reported batch, for roles from Consultant to Product Manager.

You wrote CAT or XAT a year or two ago: MDI takes CAT and XAT scores from the last three years and GMAT scores from the last five.

You want your money back fast: at the average pay the full fee comes back inside one working year, as the ROI tile shows.

You want a known name on your CV: MDI has offered this programme since 1987 and holds AACSB and AMBA accreditation.

Skip it if:

You need a sure campus job: 63% of the last reported batch got a job on campus and 17% found one outside.

You cannot leave your job for 18 months: this is a full-time course on campus, so you resign or take leave from work.

You want a room of your own: the fee covers a shared room, and a single room costs extra for the whole course.

You want a very high package: the highest offer in the last reported batch was INR 35 LPA, and the average was INR 24.21 LPA.

Counsellor's advice

If you have a valid score and three years of paid full-time work, apply in Round 1 instead of waiting for Round 2. If you need a job through campus, read the latest placement report before you pay the first fee part.

Executive PGDBA Eligibility▾

School marks: 50% marks or an equal CGPA in Class 10 and in Class 12.

Degree: A three-year degree in any subject with 50% marks.

Work experience: Three years of paid, full-time work after your degree, counted up to 31 Mar of the year you join.

Exam score: CAT or XAT from the last three years, or GMAT from the last five years.

NRI and foreign students: MDI considers you on a GMAT score.

Executive PGDBA Admission Process▾

Get a score: Write CAT, XAT or GMAT. MDI does not hold its own test.

Apply online: Fill the MDI form and pay INR 3,000. Round 1 closes before Round 2 opens.

Shortlist: MDI shortlists you on your score, your work and your marks.

Personal interview: PI (personal interview) is online, in Apr for Round 1 and Jun for Round 2.

Pay and report: Pay the first fee part by the deadline or you lose the offer. Then report on campus.

Executive PGDBA Admission Dates 2027

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The 2027 calendar is not out yet. These dates are estimates based on 2026. A date marked Confirmed is official.

Tentative

Oct 2026

Round 1 application form opens

Expected in the same month as last year; the form fee was INR 3,000.

Confirmed

29 Nov 2026

CAT 2026 exam

One of the three scores MDI accepts; XAT and GMAT also count.

Tentative

Jan 2027

CAT 2026 result

Your CAT score card is what you add to the MDI form.

Tentative

Mar 2027

Round 1 last date to apply

Last year the Round 1 last date to apply was 30 Mar 2026.

Tentative

Apr 2027

Round 1 online personal interview

Only shortlisted students get the interview call.

Tentative

Apr 2027

Round 1 result and offer

Last year the result came at the end of April.

Tentative

Jun 2027

Round 2 last date to apply

Forms sent after the Round 1 date go to Round 2.

Tentative

Jun 2027

Round 2 interview and result

Last year Round 2 interviews were on two days in June.

Tentative

Aug 2027

First fee part, last date

You lose the offer if the first part is not paid by the deadline.

Tentative

Aug 2027

Reporting and document check

Bring your original mark sheets and work letters.

Tentative

Aug 2027

Classes start

Last year classes started in the first week of August.

Source: MDI Gurgaon PGDM-BM admission notice and the CAT 2026 schedule. Confirm on the official site before you act.

MDI Gurgaon Executive PGDBA Fees 2027

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This is the full 1.5-year cost of the 2026 batch, not one year; the 2027 fee is not out yet. Turn on the toggle to add a single room.

Programme fee

Full course, tuition, shared room, meals and library

INR 18.08 Lakhs

Alumni fee

One time, in the first fee part

INR 15,000

Security deposit Refundable

One time, returned when you leave

INR 27,500

Add single room

Single room

Full course, as published, on top of the shared room fee

INR 3.00 Lakhs

Total course fee

INR 18.23 Lakhs

1.5 years · tuition, shared room, meals and alumni fee

Total course fee

INR 21.22 Lakhs

1.5 years · tuition, single room, meals and alumni fee

Education loan EMI

INR 30,729

7 yr · 10.5% per year

ROI

133%

average first-year pay INR 24.21 LPA vs the full fee

Education loan EMI

INR 35,780

7 yr · 10.5% per year

ROI

114%

average first-year pay INR 24.21 LPA vs the full fee

Source: MDI Gurgaon PGDM-BM 2026 fee structure. Confirm on the official site before you act.

Will your profile get you a seat at MDI Gurgaon?

Pick your work experience and your marks. MDI does not publish a score cutoff, so this checks the entry rules only.

Work experience

3 years or moreUnder 3 years

Class 10, Class 12 and degree marks

50% or moreBelow 50%

You can apply

You clear the entry rules. Your score, your work profile and the interview decide the offer.

Not on these marks

MDI needs 50% in Class 10, Class 12 and your degree. Check if your university gives an equal CGPA.

Almost there

Apply for the batch whose 31 Mar date comes after you finish three years of full-time work.

Not yet

You need both three years of work and 50% marks before you can apply.

EDITOR'S NOTE

MDI shortlists on your score, your work and your marks together. A good score alone does not promise an interview call, so explain your work well in the form.

MDI Gurgaon Executive PGDBA Scholarship Calculator

Answer two questions to see what you can claim. Confirm the final amount with MDI.

Your term result

Top two by CGPABelow the top two

Annual family income

Up to INR 8 LakhsAbove INR 8 Lakhs

Scholarships you missedYou do not qualify on your answers. Tap to see why.▾

Each chip below says who the scheme is for.

MDI merit scholarship

Not published

MDI Gurgaon

Given on term results to the top two students of the batch.

Who qualifies: top two by CGPA after Terms 1, 2 and 3No form, given after each term result

Not eligible on your answers

AICTE tuition fee waiver

INR 17.60 Lakhs

AICTE, through MDI Gurgaon

MDI gives this waiver only on the two-year PGDM and PGDM-HRM, not on this course.

Who qualifies: two-year PGDM and PGDM-HRM, family income up to INR 8 LakhsNot on this course

Not eligible on your answers

Merit cum Means Scholarship

Not published

MDI Gurgaon

Half the tuition fee for two-year PGDM, PGDM-HRM and PGDM-IB students, not on this course.

Who qualifies: two-year PGDM, PGDM-HRM and PGDM-IBNot on this course

Not eligible on your answers

No scheme matches these answers. Ask MDI about paying in parts and about education loans.

Estimated total waiver

INR 0

Your net course fee: INR 18.23 Lakhs

MDI Gurgaon Executive PGDBA vs similar colleges

Tap a college to see it next to MDI Gurgaon. The cream box marks the better number in each row: lower fees, higher pay, a bigger batch.

Compare with

IIM LucknowIIM IndoreXLRI JamshedpurIMI New Delhi

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MDI Gurgaon

Gurgaon, PGDM-BM

Compared with

IIM Lucknow

Noida, IPMX course

Compared with

IIM Indore

Indore, EPGP course

Compared with

XLRI Jamshedpur

Jamshedpur, PGDM (GM) course

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IMI New Delhi

New Delhi, 18-month PGDM

Total feesfull course, shared room

INR 18.23 Lakhs

2026 batch

INR 26.05 Lakhs

INR 7.82 Lakhs more, 2027-28 fee

Not published

Average paylatest reported batch

INR 24.21 LPA

Class of 2024

INR 27.72 LPA

INR 3.51 LPA more, Class of 2025

INR 23.5 LPA

INR 0.71 LPA less, Class of 2025

INR 28.68 LPA

INR 4.47 LPA more, latest report

INR 15.64 LPA

INR 8.57 LPA less, latest report

Median paylatest reported batch

INR 25.58 LPA

Class of 2024

INR 27.19 LPA

INR 1.61 LPA more, Class of 2025

Not published

INR 26.25 LPA

INR 0.67 LPA more, latest report

Not published

Highest offerlatest reported batch

INR 35 LPA

Class of 2024

Not published

INR 36 LPA

INR 1 LPA more, Class of 2025

INR 75 LPA

INR 40 LPA more, latest report

INR 21.42 LPA

INR 13.58 LPA less, latest report

Batch sizegraduates or seats

graduates, Class of 2024

110

81 more, graduates, Class of 2025

Not published

1 more, seats

In short

IIM Lucknow's IPMX costs INR 7.82 Lakhs more, and its last batch averaged more pay. If the higher fee fits your budget, apply to both; if it does not, MDI Gurgaon costs less.

In short

IIM Indore's EPGP asks for five years of work, and its last batch averaged a little less pay. If you have three or four years of work, apply to MDI Gurgaon now.

In short

XLRI Jamshedpur's PGDM (GM) reported higher average pay and a much higher top offer. If both call you, compare the fee for your batch first; if only MDI Gurgaon calls you, take that seat.

In short

IMI New Delhi's 18-month PGDM reported lower average and top pay, with about the same class size. If MDI Gurgaon gives you an offer, take it ahead of IMI New Delhi.

Fees and pay can change. Check each college site before you decide.

FAQs on MDI Gurgaon Executive PGDBA

Short answers to what students ask before they apply.

Is this course full time or part time?▾

It is full time and on campus for 18 months. You study five terms and then do a final project, so you have to leave your job or take leave.

What is the full fee for the course?▾

The full fee is INR 18.23 Lakhs with a shared room, meals and the library. A single room takes it to INR 21.22 Lakhs. MDI quotes INR 18.50 Lakhs because that figure also holds the refundable deposit.

Can I pay the fee in parts?▾

Yes. You pay INR 4 Lakhs when you take the offer, then two more parts in November and February. If the first part is late, you lose the offer.

How much work experience do I need?▾

You need three years of paid, full-time work after your degree. MDI counts it up to 31 Mar of the year you join. Internships and articleship do not count.

Which exam scores does MDI accept?▾

MDI takes CAT or XAT scores from the last three years and GMAT scores from the last five. NRI and foreign students apply on a GMAT score.

Is there a scholarship on this course?▾

MDI gives a merit scholarship to the top two students by CGPA after each of the first three terms. It does not publish the amount, so plan the full fee first.

What pay did the last batch get?▾

The Class of 2024 averaged INR 24.21 LPA, with a highest offer of INR 35 LPA. 63% of the batch was placed on campus.

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Content Curator | Updated on - Sep 15, 2026

MDI Gurgaon: 3 Answered Questions

Is HR at MDI better than TISS/SCMHRD? Also, does XLRI offer the best course in HR?

Advait JoshiLives in Mumbai, Maharashtra, India

It is hard to compare one specific major or stream but whatever is in the public domain the general ranking of these three colleges in HR domain quality-wise and RoI-wise is given below in a table.

Quality wise	RoI wise
XLRI	TISS
TISS	XLRI
SCMHRD	SCMHRD
MDI	MDI

Below is a table comparing these colleges on absolute numbers like fees, highest package, and average package.

Institution	Fees (approx.)	Highest Package	Average Salary	Median Package
XLRI	INR 26 lakhs	INR 1.1 CPA	INR 32.7 LPA	INR 30 LPA
TISS	INR 1.4 lakhs	INR 49 LPA	INR 27.22 LPA	INR 25.75 LPA
MDI	INR 23.5 lakhs	INR 60 LPA	INR 26.1 LPA	INR 26.13 LPA
SCMHRD	INR 22.1 lakhs	INR 67.60 LPA (International) INR 35.02 LPA (Domestic)	INR 23.71 LPA	INR 22 LPA

For HR domain XLRI is the best and RoI wise for HR domain TISS is the best.

What are the placement prospects for a NMP program from MDI Gurgaon?

Ashutosh AgarwalMBA from Management Development Institute, Gurgaon

The NMP program of MDI is a well-known program that was initiated in the year 1988. The program is best suitable for Young Managers. Coming to the placement part, most of the students choosing this program are sponsored by the company they were working at and hence have to join back their company once their program is completed.

The general placements are also decent with around 70% placement percentage. But placements depend mostly on the knowledge gained and implemented in your job. Your performance throughout the program determines your placement.

How do the new HR programs of IIM Ranchi, NMIMS, and XIMB measure up to the established ones of XLRI, TISS, MDI and SCMHRD?

Apoorv AshutoshFormer PhD Candidate at Indian Institute of Management Lucknow (2017–2020)

The simple answer to your question is no, the new HR programs of IIM Ranchi, NMIMS, or XIMB are not at par with the established ones XLRI, TISS, MDI, and SCMHRD. The established programs especially that of XLRI are the epitome of HR programs. They cannot be compared to the new ones at any given level or parameter.

Faculty: The professors of XLRI are renowned throughout the industry for their competency. They specialize in almost every domain one can think of be it Law, Competency Modeling, Compensation, or Performance Management.
Peers: It’s the cream students who get the opportunity to get into a prestigious college like XLRI. You can see tough competition between the finest students at college. Every individual has a valuable opinion and stands to contradict others. Their thinking pattern is broad and given a case study, they look at all angles from accounting to finance to laws while proposing the solution. The situation at TISS is also quite similar.

Now one can say that the curriculum can be replicated and learned faculty can be sought to match the quality of the HR program at these institutes. But the truth is faculty and curriculum are the main but not the only factors that determine an institute's worth. Its own culture, ethics, and background have a lot to do with the programs it offers.

So one cannot match XLRIs programs no matter how much they try.

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