MDI Gurgaon: A Lush Green Experience

THE GOOD ASPECT:Being a premiere B-School, MDI Gurgaon, doesn't need introduction. Being one of the oldest school, it has a rich history of producing great thought leaders not just in management world but also authors and actors. The good aspects could be summarized in three aspects: HISTORY, ACADEMICS, NETWORKING, PLACEMENT & the MANDEVIAN tag!The rich alum network of leaders like Ms. Vani Gupta Dandia, Mr. Anurag Batra, MR Durjoy Dutta and many many more have contributed to the strong Alum connect at MDI. Being a college that literally doesn't take quota into consideration, EXACTLY, it is a world of meritorious students! Exhaustive academic curriculum, diverse population, great networking opportunities through sessions which attract some corporate biggies into campus, top notch placements, makes MDI Gurgaon, a great B-School!THE BAD ASPECT:If anyone is looking for a life similar to under graduation, then MBA is not a course to be done! One has to be multitasking and be ready to take up the pressure during placements. Yes, the placements could be overwhelming for some, but hey! there is light at the end of the tunnel!ADMISSION PROCESS:Form filling (CAT)Form Filling (separately for MDI Gurgaon)CAT Results get announcedMDI G sends shortlist for further processes GD - PI - Final ShortlistWHY MDI OVER OTHERS?The small batch size is a great positive point!No Quota = Pure Merit based talentDiverse batchPrime location of the college campus plays important role during placements Separate specialization and merit for PGPM, PGP-HR and PGP-IM

PGPM offers great opportunity to learn everything about MBA except HR courses in depth. One can take up Marketing, Strategy, Information Management, Finance and Operations.The Faculties (both residing and visiting) have great exposure to learning and corporate world. Some of the great names include: Mr. Nakul Gupta, Ms. Veena Iyer, Mr. Sanjay Bakshi, etc etc. They all are learned with great degrees and renowned reputation. Student ratio 32% Females and 68% Males.The pattern of curriculum is trimester wise and exams are conducted twice in each trimester: Mid-Term and End TermIf one is regular with their studies, they won't have difficulty in solving the questions.

Bajaj Auto (Sales & Marketing Intern)Stipend: Earlier 2.5 L promised for 8 weeks internship, but later Bajaj Auto reduced it to 37,000 for 6 weeks internship (Pandemic Crisis)Project: SOP regarding launch of Bajaj Qute in UP market

Students become eligible for Final placements from 5th trimester. PPOs are anyway offered after summers internships to the respective students and for others it is the Final Placements. Companies which visited: Amazon, Flipkart, Deloitte USI & India, PwC USI & India, Flipkart, ICICI, Yes Bank, Sprinklr, Oyo, ABG (Summer Internship), etcNo of offers: 100% placement Highest package: 44 L (amazon)Average Package: 20 LProfiles: Consultant, Product Manager, Program Engineer, Marketing Interns, Sales Manager, etcI will be working with OYO as Product Manager

The Fee can be paid in 5 installments .There is no scholarship or financial assistance provided.The Job provided is quite amazing (I have joined OYO as Product Manager, CTC cannot be disclosed)

Fests:Illumina and ImperiumThe college provides with all basic amenities. Library is available till midnight. The computer labs however are available 24*7. The social life is amazing as the college is located in the hearts of Gurgaon, so it is near to every place one can enjoy. Life at college is another roller coaster rise. MDI Gurgaon has many clubs, committees and SIGs, where students can be a part and enjoy the respective responsibilities along with unlimited partying nights!

The hostel is in a pretty good condition. Girls have a flat kind accommodation with attached washrooms in every room. Boys have 2 hostel: One hostel does not provide attached washrooms in the rooms while one does. MDI Gurgaon has a common mess for girls and boys. The mess provides good quality of food.

CAT 2018 97 percentile