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.

MDI Gurgaon PG Diploma: Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

Collegedunia Team

Content Curator | Updated on - Aug 7, 2026

What's New?

28 Apr, 2026 MDI Gurgaon has released the PGDM Fee Structure 2026. The total academic fee is ₹ 21.59 Lakhs-₹ 29.58 Lakhs. Check the breakdown here.

MDI Gurgaon offers five Post Graduate Diploma in Management programmes: PGDM, PGDM-HRM, PGDM Business Analytics, PGDM-IB (dual-degree with a European partner school), and PGDM-BFSI. All are 2-year full-time residential programmes. Fees range from INR 26,86,400 to INR 48,14,510. Admission is based on CAT 2025 scores, with an estimated shortlisting percentile of 95 or above. MDI is ranked 9th in NIRF 2025 Management.

📋 Admission Status: Applications closed. Admissions for the 2027-29 batch are expected to open in September 2026 (Tentative) alongside CAT 2026.

Key Points

PGDM-IB is a dual-degree programme delivered partly at a European partner business school, making it one of very few India-Europe dual degrees at a top-ranked Indian B-school.
The final selection process includes a Behavioural Assessment Test (BAT) unique to MDI, assessing non-cognitive competencies alongside WAT, GD, and PI.
PGDM-BFSI is designed with industry inputs from the banking and financial services sector, with cohort access to BFSI leaders during the programme.

MDI Gurgaon PGDM Fees 2026

Total programme fees across all PGDM tracks at MDI Gurgaon:

Programme	Total Fees
Post Graduate Diploma in Management (General)	INR 26,86,400
Post Graduate Diploma in Management (HRM)	INR 48,14,510
Post Graduate Diploma in Management (Business Analytics)	INR 48,14,510
Post Graduate Diploma in Management (International Business)	INR 42,64,830
Post Graduate Diploma Management (BFSI)	INR 43,59,200

Fees are subject to change. Verify with official sources.

MDI Gurgaon PGDM Admission 2026

Important Dates

Event	Date
CAT 2025 Registration	1 August to 13 September 2025
MDI Application Window	25 September to 28 November 2025
CAT 2025 Examination	30 November 2025
WAT-GD-PI-BAT Rounds	February to April 2026
Final Admission Offers	April to May 2026

All 2026-28 batch dates concluded.
2027-29 batch dates will be released with CAT 2026.

The dates mentioned above are tentative and subject to change.

Eligibility Criteria

Bachelor’s degree (minimum 3 years) with at least 50% marks in any discipline from a recognised Indian university.
Minimum 50% marks each in Class X and Class XII.
PGDM-IB requires at least 1 year of full-time work experience as on 31 January 2026.
SC, ST, and PwD candidates need a minimum of 45% in the Bachelor’s degree.

Admission Process

Apply via MDI’s online portal with a valid CAT 2025 score. NRI applicants may use GMAT instead.
Shortlisting gives 70% weight to CAT score, 10% to work experience, and the balance to academic and gender diversity.
Shortlisted candidates attend WAT, Group Discussion, Personal Interview, and the Behavioural Assessment Test at MDI Gurgaon.
MDI removed separate weightage for Class 10 and 12 marks from final selection starting with the 2026-28 batch.

MDI Gurgaon PGDM vs Other Colleges

Here is how MDI Gurgaon PGDM compares with peer top-ranked management programmes on fees, cutoffs, and placements.

College	MDI Gurgaon	IIM Calcutta	FMS Delhi	XLRI Jamshedpur
Fees	26.9 L to 48.1 L	27 L	2.4 L	30.6 L
Exams	CAT	CAT	CAT	XAT
Cutoff	95 percentile (Est, 2026)	99 percentile (2026)	99.5 percentile (2026)	96 percentile XAT (2026)
Salary	INR 25.6 LPA (Avg, 2025)	INR 36 LPA (Avg, 2025)	INR 32.27 LPA (Avg, 2025)	INR 28.68 LPA (Avg, 2025)
CD Rating	4.2/5	4.5/5	Not Rated	Not Rated

✓ Opt for this if

You are targeting Consulting, BFSI, or FMCG in Delhi NCR with a top-10 NIRF ranked degree.
You want a dual-degree European experience through PGDM-IB without committing to a full foreign MBA.
Your CAT percentile is in the 94 to 97 band and IIM A/B/C calls seem uncertain.

✗ Skip if

Your score qualifies for IIM Calcutta or above and an average package of INR 36 LPA is the goal.
Your CAT percentile is below 90, making a shortlist call very unlikely across all tracks.
You want placements primarily in Bengaluru or Mumbai rather than Delhi NCR.

MDI Gurgaon PGDM Placement 2026

MDI Gurgaon 2025 placements covered 578 students across all PGDM tracks with 147 companies.

Metric	Figure (2025 Batch)
Average CTC	INR 25.6 LPA
Highest CTC	INR 53.6 LPA
Total Recruiters	147 (67 new)
Pre-Placement Offers	148
PGDM General Average	INR 26.02 LPA

MDI Gurgaon PGDM Scholarships 2026

MDI Gurgaon students can access government scholarship schemes and education loan programmes.

Scheme	Details	Eligibility
National Scholarship Portal	Central government post-matric scholarship	SC, ST, OBC, minority students with income criteria
Education Loan	Bank loans up to INR 40 Lakhs for MBA	Confirmed offer letter and co-applicant

Check with MDI for internal merit grant details.

MDI Gurgaon PG Diploma Ranking

According to Collegedunia Ranking 2025, MDI Gurgaon ranks #14 out of 370 colleges in India. According to 56 Reviews collected by Collegedunia, the PGDM program at MDI Gurgaon is rated 4.3/5. The college has an overall Collegedunia score of 1796.13/2000, calculated based on NAAC grade, exam cutoff, rankings, placements and student reviews.

MDI Gurgaon is ranked by several ranking agencies such as Outlook, QS World University, NIRF. Some of these rankings are as follows-

#2 out of 200 under Outlook Ranking 2026.
#301 out of 301 under QS World University Ranking 2026.
#9 out of 125 under NIRF Ranking 2025.

Ranking Agency	Latest	Previous
	#10 out of 350 (2026) #1st Gurgaon	#14 out of 372 (2025) #1st Gurgaon #1 Haryana
	#7 out of 270 (2026) #1st Gurgaon #1 Haryana	#6 out of 275 (2024) #1st Gurgaon
	#7 out of 235 (2024) #1st Gurgaon #1 Haryana	#3 out of 193 (2023) #1st Gurgaon #1 Haryana
	#9 out of 125 (2025) #1st Gurgaon #1 Haryana	#11 out of 125 (2024) #1st Gurgaon #1 Haryana
	#2 out of 200 (2026)	#2 out of 200 (2025)
	#3 out of 120 (2026)	#3 out of 122 (2025)
	#3 out of 79 (2020)	#1 out of 75 (2019)
	#301 out of 301 (2026)	#251 out of 251 (2025)

MDI Gurgaon PGDM FAQs

Ques. What is the Behavioural Assessment Test at MDI and how should one prepare?

Ans. The BAT is a situational judgment and psychometric test used by MDI Gurgaon in final selection to assess non-cognitive traits like integrity and decision-making under pressure. Unlike aptitude tests, it cannot be studied for in the traditional sense. It presents realistic workplace scenarios and evaluates how candidates respond. Being authentic rather than trying to guess the expected answer is the most effective approach. The BAT is assessed alongside the Personal Interview and individual scores are not disclosed to applicants.

Ques. How does PGDM-IB work as a dual degree and which European schools are partners?

Ans. PGDM-IB is structured so that students spend part of the 2-year programme at a European partner school, earning a dual degree from both MDI and the partner on completion. This opens European recruiter access and a broader global alumni network. MDI has not published a complete list of European partner institutions, so candidates should confirm the current partner schools directly with MDI’s PGDM-IB admissions office before applying to the programme.

Ques. Is MDI PGDM equivalent to an MBA for government service eligibility?

Ans. MDI Gurgaon’s PGDM is AICTE-approved and treated as equivalent to an MBA by most Indian employers and government departments for promotion and salary purposes. The AICTE equivalence notification covers post-graduate management diplomas from AICTE-approved institutions. For central government roles that specifically require a university-degree MBA from a recognised university, candidates should verify the job notification language before assuming full PGDM equivalence.

Ques. Can a candidate apply to multiple PGDM tracks in the same cycle?

Ans. Yes, MDI Gurgaon allows candidates to indicate preferences across multiple tracks in a single application. However, an offer is made for a specific track, and switching between tracks after joining is generally not permitted, as each track runs as a separate cohort with its own curriculum. Candidates should clearly communicate track preferences during the personal interview if they have genuine flexibility in their area of study.

Ques. Why does MDI PGDM average salary lag behind IIM Calcutta despite similar CAT cutoffs?

Ans. MDI Gurgaon reports an average CTC of INR 25.6 LPA versus IIM Calcutta’s INR 36 LPA for 2025. The gap comes from two factors: batch composition and brand pull. MDI’s combined batch includes PGDM-HRM and PGDM-BAN cohorts whose averages are lower than general management tracks. IIM Calcutta’s stronger brand attracts premium finance and consulting offers that lift the average higher. MDI’s outcome is strong for its tier, but the comparison benchmark is IIM A/B/C, not the broader B-school pool.