Management Development Institute Gurgaon (MDI G or MDI Gurgaon) has reached a historic milestone by being awarded the EQUIS Accreditation by EFMD Global. MDI Gurgaon is the 6th Business Schools of India which are Triple crown: IIM Calcutta, ISB, IIM Indore, SPJIMR, IIM Lucknow and now MDI Gurgaon.
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This achievement grants MDI Gurgaon the coveted Triple Crown Accreditation (AMBA, AACSB, and EQUIS), a distinction held by only six institutions in India and approximately 140 business schools globally. This placement puts MDI Gurgaon firmly among the top 1% of business schools worldwide.As of 2025, 231 business schools across 46 countries hold EQUIS accreditation, reflecting its global influence and the exclusivity associated with achieving this benchmark.
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What EQUIS Means for MDI Gurgaon
The European Quality Improvement System (EQUIS) is a globally recognized accreditation awarded by the European Foundation for Management Development (EFMD). This recognition significantly enhances MDI Gurgaon’s global stature by:
- Strengthening its international reputation.
- Enabling deeper global partnerships.
- Attracting top faculty and student talent.
- Reinforcing employer trust.
- Reaffirming commitment to continuous innovation and academic excellence.
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This significant milestone is a testament to the collective effort and commitment of MDI Gurgaon’s entire community, including its corporate partners, Board members, faculty, staff, alumni, and students, in the ongoing pursuit of global excellence in management education.
About MDI Gurgaon: MDI (Management Development Institute) Gurgaon is one of the oldest Business Schools of country started after XLRI, FMS Delhi, IIM Calcutta, Ahmedabad and IIFT Delhi. MDI has the distinction of being the first internationally accredited Indian B-School.
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The milestone established the international quality standards of the Institute. MDI is among the selected few B-Schools accredited by AMBA, AACSB and EQUIS .
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MDI Rankings 2025
- MDI Gurgaon Ranked No. 01 in private and 11 overall in NIRF Ranking 2025.
- Financial Times Masters in Management Ranking 2025: Management Development Institute (MDI) Gurgaon Ranked 9 in India and overall Ranked 72.
- Outlook B School Rankings 2025: No. 2 Private Business Schools in India
- Business Today Ranking 2025: Ranked 7th Business Schools in India
