MDI Gurgaon Fellowship : Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

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Total fees

INR 8.31 Lakhs

4 years, no hostel

Average pay

Not published

FPM is a research track

Cutoff

Not published

Score plus interview

Placement rate

Not published

Working managers continue jobs

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01AboutResearch, fees, dates and route in one article 02Should you pick itWho this part-time research seat suits 03EligibilityMarks, work experience and test route 04Admission ProcessSteps from form to registration 05Admission DatesThe expected 2027 cycle in order 06FeesFull course cost and application fee toggle 07Will your profile get you inCheck the main gates before you apply 08ScholarshipsPublished waiver answer for this track 09How does it compare?The same research track at colleges in its league, side by side 10FAQsShort answers to what students ask before they apply

About MDI Gurgaon FPM

MDI Gurgaon offers the Fellow Programme in Management FPM non-residential track for working managers. It is a part-time research course that normally takes four years, with coursework in the first year. MDI says the FPM is AICTE approved and AIU treats it as equal to a PhD. The full fee without hostel is INR 8.31 Lakhs, based on the four-year non-residential fee table and the yearly hike rule. You apply with CAT, GMAT, GRE, UGC-JRF or GATE, or with the listed MDI, IIM, XLRI or FMS exemption. The annual FPM intake is 20 seats. No LPA pay report is published for this research track.

MDI Gurgaon FPM Fees

The full course costs INR 8.31 Lakhs without hostel and INR 8.34 Lakhs with the application fee. The tuition fee is INR 6.33 Lakhs of that. You pay yearly tuition and library fees, with a 10% rise after year 1. One-time learning, student activity and alumni fees are paid at admission. The security deposit comes back when you leave.

Fee head	Amount	How it is charged
Tuition fee	INR 6.33 Lakhs	Full course, year 1 is INR 1.37 Lakhs and later years rise by 10%
Library fee	INR 1.46 Lakhs	Full course, year 1 is INR 31,500 and later years rise by 10%
Learning material fee	INR 26,250	One time
Student activity fee	INR 10,500	One time
Alumni fee	INR 15,000	One time
Security deposit	INR 27,500	One time, refundable
Application fee	INR 3,000	One time, paid with the form
Total, no hostel	INR 8.31 Lakhs	Full course
Total with hostel	INR 8.34 Lakhs	Full course with application fee

MDI Gurgaon FPM Admission Dates 2027

The application form is expected in Nov 2026. The last date to apply is expected in Mar 2027. Classes are expected to start in Jul 2027. Watch the MDI admission page first, because the dates are estimates based on the 2026 cycle.

Event	Date	Status
Application form opens	Nov 2026	Tentative
Application form, last date to apply	Mar 2027	Tentative
Standard test score check	Mar 2027	Tentative
Shortlist for interview	Apr 2027	Tentative
Interview round	Apr 2027 to May 2027	Tentative
Result and offer letter	May 2027	Tentative
Admission fee payment	Jun 2027	Tentative
Document check and registration	Jun 2027	Tentative
Classes start	Jul 2027	Tentative

MDI Gurgaon FPM Eligibility

You need 60% in Class 10, Class 12 and bachelor degree, plus 60% in master degree. You also need a valid standard test score, unless the MDI exemption rule fits you. Non-residential FPM needs 35 years of age and 10 years of managerial work experience.

Requirement	What you need
School and bachelor marks	60% in Class 10, Class 12 and bachelor degree
Master degree	60% marks or an equal grade
Standard test	CAT, GMAT, GRE, UGC-JRF or GATE score valid on the last application date
Exemption route	Recent two-year MBA or PGP from MDI, IIMs, XLRI or FMS with 6.0 out of 10
Work experience	10 years of managerial work experience for non-residential FPM
Age	35 years minimum for non-residential FPM

MDI Gurgaon FPM Admission Process

Step 1 is the INR 3,000 form payment, and step 3 is the interview. MDI checks the test score or exemption proof and the work papers. If MDI offers the seat, you pay the first fee and finish document checking. Missing the fee date can cost you the offer.

Step	What you do
1. Fill the form	Use the MDI website and pay the INR 3,000 application fee
2. Upload score	Give CAT, GMAT, GRE, UGC-JRF or GATE proof, or exemption papers
3. Attend interview	Face the online or offline interview called by MDI
4. Accept offer	Pay the first fee by the offer deadline
5. Register	Bring marksheets, work papers and identity proof for checking

MDI Gurgaon FPM Cutoff

MDI does not publish a CAT, GMAT, GRE, UGC-JRF or GATE cutoff for FPM. The table still shows the hard gates: a valid score or the exemption route, 60% marks and 10 years of work experience. You should not treat any outside score guess as an official cutoff.

Gate	Published rule	Round and year
Standard test	Valid CAT, GMAT, GRE, UGC-JRF or GATE score	FPM 2026
Marks	60% in school, bachelor degree and master degree	FPM 2026
Work experience	10 years for non-residential FPM	FPM 2026
Age	35 years minimum for non-residential FPM	FPM 2026

MDI Gurgaon FPM Placements

The FPM non-residential track publishes no LPA pay figure and no placement rate. The table shows why: it is built for working managers who keep their jobs while doing research. Use it for teaching, research, consulting or senior management growth, not for a campus placement promise.

Metric	Value
Average pay	Not published for FPM non-residential
Median pay	Not published for FPM non-residential
Placement rate	Not published for FPM non-residential
Target learner	Working managers with 10 years of experience
Career use	Research, teaching, consulting and senior management work

MDI Gurgaon FPM Scholarships

The biggest waiver for this non-residential track is INR 0. MDI publishes a stipend and fee waiver for residential FPM scholars, but the non-residential fee table charges tuition and library fees. Use the calculator below to see the published waiver answer for this track.

Scholarship	Who can get it	Amount or waiver
Non-residential FPM fee waiver	No published waiver for this track	INR 0
Residential FPM stipend	Residential FPM scholars with progress approved by MDI	Not for part-time FPM
Residential fee waiver	Residential FPM scholars	Not for part-time FPM

MDI Gurgaon FPM Ranking

MDI Gurgaon stands #9 in NIRF Management 2025 and #47 in the FT Custom Executive Education ranking. Its FPM is AICTE approved and AIU treats it as equal to a PhD. These ranks show the school strength, while the FPM decision still depends on your research plan.

Ranking body	Year	Rank or grade
NIRF Management	2025	#9
Financial Times Custom Executive Education	2026	#47
AICTE and AIU	2026	Approved and PhD equal

MDI Gurgaon FPM Course Structure

The course work takes nine months across three terms. The full FPM normally takes three to four years and can go up to seven years with review. You work with a thesis committee, present progress every six months and finish with publications and viva.

Stage	What you study or do
Course work	Three terms in the first nine months
Thesis proposal	Pick a topic and work with the thesis committee
Progress reviews	Present research progress every six months
Publication rule	Two publications for non-residential FPM
Thesis viva	Defend the thesis before the examiners

MDI Gurgaon FPM Seats and Intake

The FPM annual intake is 20 seats, with 12 residential and 8 non-residential seats. This page is about the non-residential track. Check the track before you apply, because the fee support and class pattern differ by track.

Track	Seats
FPM residential	12
FPM non-residential	8
Total FPM intake	20

Should you pick FPM at MDI Gurgaon?

This course suits working managers who want a research degree without leaving their jobs.

Pick it if:

You want a research name with a business network: MDI lists a large alumni base and a Gurgaon corporate base.

You cannot leave work for a hostel course: non-residential FPM classes are normally on weekends or evenings.

You have a strong test score or exemption: MDI accepts five standard tests and a direct route for recent top MBA alumni.

You need a small research group: the annual FPM intake is 20, with 8 non-residential seats.

Skip it if:

You want a campus job after admission: MDI publishes no placement rate or LPA pay for this research track.

You need hostel support with this track: the official non-residential fee table says boarding and lodging are not applicable.

Your work papers are weak: MDI asks non-residential applicants for 10 years of managerial work experience.

You want a fast degree: the programme normally needs three to four years and can extend after review.

Counsellor's advice

Take it if your job supports weekend research time. If you need campus placement, choose a job-focused programme instead.

FPM Eligibility▾

Marks: 60% in Class 10, Class 12, bachelor degree and master degree

Degree: a master degree, or a five-year integrated master degree

Test: CAT, GMAT, GRE, UGC-JRF or GATE score valid on the last application date

Exemption: recent two-year MBA or PGP from MDI, IIMs, XLRI or FMS with 6.0 out of 10

Work: 35 years of age and 10 years of managerial work experience for non-residential FPM

FPM Admission Process▾

Form: apply on the MDI website and pay INR 3,000 with the form

Score: upload a valid standard test score or the exemption proof

Shortlist: MDI calls shortlisted applicants for an interview in Apr or May

Offer: pay the first fee by the offer deadline if you get selected

Register: bring marksheets, work papers and test proof for document check

FPM 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.

Nov 2026Tentative

Application form opens

Use the MDI website when the FPM form opens.

Mar 2027Tentative

Application form, last date to apply

The last date is expected in March, based on the 2026 cycle.

Mar 2027Tentative

Standard test score check

Keep a valid CAT, GMAT, GRE, UGC-JRF or GATE score ready.

Apr 2027Tentative

Shortlist for interview

MDI is expected to shortlist applicants after the form closes.

Apr 2027 to May 2027Tentative

Interview round

The interview can be online or offline, as MDI used for the 2026 cycle.

May 2027Tentative

Result and offer letter

Check the offer letter and fee note before you accept the seat.

Jun 2027Tentative

Admission fee payment

You lose the offer if the fee is not paid by the offer deadline.

Jun 2027Tentative

Document check and registration

Bring marksheets, work papers and the test score proof for checking.

Jul 2027Tentative

Classes start

The batch is expected to start in July, after registration ends.

Source: MDI Gurgaon admission page. Confirm on the official site before you act.

MDI Gurgaon FPM Fees 2027

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This is the full 4-year cost, not one year. The rows use the 2026 non-residential fee table until the new fee is out.

Tuition fee

Full course, year 1 is INR 1.37 Lakhs and later years rise by 10%

INR 6.33 Lakhs

Library fee

Full course, year 1 is INR 31,500 and later years rise by 10%

INR 1.46 Lakhs

Learning material fee

One time, paid at admission offer

INR 26,250

Student activity fee

One time, paid at admission offer

INR 10,500

Alumni fee

One time, paid at admission offer

INR 15,000

Security deposit Refundable

One time, returned when you leave

INR 27,500

Add application fee

Application fee

One time, paid with the form

INR 3,000

Total course fee

INR 8.31 Lakhs

4 years · tuition + library + one-time fees, hostel not added

Total course fee

INR 8.34 Lakhs

4 years · tuition + library + one-time fees + application fee

Education loan EMI

INR 14,008

7 yr · 10.5% per year

Study mode

Part Time

weekend or evening classes in year 1

Education loan EMI

INR 14,059

7 yr · 10.5% per year

Study mode

Part Time

application fee added to the cost

Source: MDI Gurgaon admission page. Confirm on the official site before you act.

Will your profile get you a call from MDI Gurgaon?

Pick the gate that best matches you. FPM has no published cutoff range.

Main gate

Test scoreExemptionWork expResearchAge

Your status

ReadyNot ready

Standard test ready

Yes, this is the main route. Apply with a valid CAT, GMAT, GRE, UGC-JRF or GATE score and prepare for the interview.

Standard test not ready

Not yet. MDI asks for a valid standard test score unless the exemption route fits you.

Exemption papers ready

Yes, if your two-year MBA or PGP and grade proof match the MDI exemption rule.

Exemption papers missing

Almost there. Ask MDI before you apply, because missing grade proof can block the exemption.

Work experience ready

Yes, 10 years of managerial work experience fits the non-residential FPM gate.

Work experience short

Not yet. The non-residential FPM route needs 10 years of managerial work experience.

Research proposal ready

Yes, a clear research area helps the interview, even though MDI still checks your full profile.

Research proposal weak

Almost there. Build a sharper topic before the interview, because FPM is a research degree.

Age gate met

Yes, 35 years or above fits the non-residential FPM age gate.

Age gate not met

Not yet. MDI lists 35 years as the minimum age for non-residential FPM.

EDITOR'S NOTE

Use this as a gate check, not a score predictor. MDI has not published an FPM cutoff, so the interview and research fit matter after the hard gates.

MDI Gurgaon FPM Scholarship Calculator

Answer two questions. The result shows the published waiver answer for this part-time track.

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Published non-residential waiver

INR 0

MDI Gurgaon

MDI publishes fees for non-residential FPM and does not list a fee waiver for this track.

Who qualifies: non-residential FPM applicantsApply by Mar 2027

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Residential FPM fee support

INR 0

MDI Gurgaon

This support is for residential scholars, so it is not added to this part-time fee result.

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Central student scheme

INR 0

Government portal

No clean scheme amount is published for this working-manager FPM page.

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State fee support

INR 0

State portal

No state amount is published for this specific non-residential FPM fee table.

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Estimated total waiver

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