Gurgaon: MDI Gurgaon Admission 2027: The Management Development Institute Gurgaon (MDI Gurgaon), one of India’s premier AACSB, AMBA, and EQUIS-accredited business schools, is now open its online application process for its flagship Post Graduate Diploma in Management (PGDM) programs for the 2027–29 batch.
The application covers MDI Gurgaon’s two-year full-time residential programs, including PGDM, PGDM–Human Resource Management (PGDM-HRM), PGDM–Business Analytics (PGDM-BA), PGDM–International Business (PGDM-IB) and PGDM: Post Graduate Diploma in Management -Banking & Financial Services (PGDM-BFS).
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MDI Gurgaon Ranked No 1 in Private and 9th overall in NIRF Ranking 2025. Aspirants seeking admission to MDI Gurgaon’s prestigious management programs will be able to apply online via the official portal upon the release of the registration link.
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Offered Flagship Programs: MDI Gurgaon invites applications for four major 2-year full-time post-graduate management programs:
- PGDM (Post Graduate Diploma in Management)
- PGDM-HRM (Human Resource Management)
- PGDM-IB (International Business — dual-degree track with European partner B-schools like emlyon business school and ESCP Business School)
- PGDM-Business Analytics
- PGDM-BFS : Post Graduate Diploma in Management -Banking & Financial Services
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PGDM Eligibility Criteria
- Academic Qualification: Candidates must hold a 3-year Bachelor’s Degree (or 4-year degree for PGDM-
IB) with a minimum of 50% aggregate marks or equivalent CGPA from a recognized university. - Entrance Exam Requirements:
- Indian Candidates: Must appear for the CAT (Common Admission Test). Scores from CAT will serve as the primary shortlisting criterion.
- NRI / Foreign Nationals: Eligible to apply based on valid GMAT scores.
- Work Experience (Specific to PGDM-IB): Applicants to the PGDM-IB program must possess a minimum of 1 year of post-qualification work experience.
Application Fee & Process
Interested candidates must complete the application form online:
| Category | Application Fee (Approx. incl. GST) |
| MDI Gurgaon Only | ₹3,000 + 18% GST (Total: ₹3,540) |
| Both MDI Gurgaon & MDI Murshidabad | ₹3,590 (Inclusive of GST) |
| NRI Candidates | ₹8,496 (Inclusive of GST) |
Selection & Shortlisting Process
- Shortlisting: Candidates will be shortlisted based on their valid CAT score and academic background profile details entered in the application.
- Personal Interview & GD: Shortlisted candidates will participate in Group Discussion (GD) and Personal Interview (PI) rounds, typically scheduled across key centers in India (e.g., Gurugram, Mumbai, Bangalore, Kolkata, Hyderabad, and Chennai).
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MDI Gurgaon Placements 2026: The MDI Gurgaon (MDI G or Management Development Institute Gurgaon) successfully completed the Final Placement Process for the 2024 – 26 PGDM, PGDM, Human Resource (HRM), IB International Business (IB) and Business Analytics(BN) batch. This year’s placements saw exceptional participation from leading recruiters, underscoring the continued trust in the quality and caliber of talent developed at the institute.
MDI Gurgaon Placements 2026: Average Salary Jumps 15% to Rs. 29.5 LPA
- Highest Salary: The highest Domestic salary offered is Rs. 97.5 Lakh per annum. The highest International salary offered is Rs. 80.2 Lakh per annum. The highest salary climbed by 82% in comparison to last year’s highest salary was Rs. 53.6 Lakh per annum
- Average Salary: The average salary offered for the PGDM Programme is Rs. 29.5 Lakh per annum which is 15.2% higher than last year’s average package of Rs. 25.6 Lakh per annum.
- International: The batch secured 26 international offers during the final placement for the batch 2024 -26.
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PGDM Placement Highlights for the Batch of 2024-26
| Programmes | Highest CTC | Average CTC | Median CTC |
| PGDM | 97.5 | 29.5 | 29.0 |
| PGDM HRM | 41.1 | 24.8 | 23.0 |
| PGDM IB | 63.5 | 26.3 | 25.0 |
| PGDM BN | 40.3 | 26.2 | 25.7 |
Prominent Recruiters: Key firms included Google, Goldman Sachs, BCG, McKinsey & Company, Amazon, ABInBeV, Dabur, BENQ, Blinkit, Britania, Capagemini, Danone, Haleon, ITC, JSW, Policy Bazar etc.
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MDI SIP 2027: MDI Gurgaon (Management Development Institute Gurgaon) has successfully concluded the Summer Internship Placement (SIP) process for the 2025-2027 batch, recording a substantial increase in average stipends across its specialized programs. This year’s highest SIP Offered is 5 Lakh which is higher than last year’s highest SIP Rs. 4.7 Lakh.
MDI SIP HIGHLIGHTS: –
PGDM
- The highest stipend stood at Rs. 5 Lakhs
- The average stipend was Rs. 2.81 Lakhs
- The median stipend stood at Rs. 3 Lakhs
PGDM HRM
- The highest stipend stood at Rs. 4.5 Lakhs
- The average stipend was Rs. 2.53 Lakhs
- The median stipend stood at Rs. 3 Lakhs
PGDM Business Analytics (PGDM BN)
- The highest stipend stood at Rs. 4.6 Lakhs
- The average stipend was Rs. 2.2 Lakhs
- The median stipend stood at Rs. 2.1 Lakhs.
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About MDI Gurgaon: The MDI (Management Development Institute) Gurgaon is one of the oldest Business Schools of the 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 & AMBA: MDI has the distinction of being few B-schools accredited by South Asian Quality Standards (SAQS) in 2005. MDI is the largest training institute in the country with more than 68000+ manager beneficiaries. AACSB Accredited Business School of India. MDI is the first Indian B-School accredited by AMBA :International accreditation by the coveted Association of MBAs (AMBA) London was awarded to MDI in 2006. MDI Gurgaon offered PGDM equivalent to MBA Degree.
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 recently.
- MDI Gurgaon Ranked No. 01 in private and 9 overall in NIRF Ranking 2025.
- Financial Times Masters in Management Ranking 2026: Management Development Institute (MDI) Gurgaon Ranked 8th in India and overall Ranked 67.
FAQ
MDI Gurgaon opens application for its flagship Post Graduate Diploma in Management (PGDM) programs, including PGDM, PGDM-HRM, PGDM-International Business (IB) and BFS.
Admissions to MDI Gurgaon's PGDM programs are primarily based on valid scores from the CAT (Common Admission Test).
Candidates must hold a Bachelor’s degree in any discipline with a minimum of 50% marks (or equivalent CGPA) from a recognized university. Final-year graduation students can also apply, provided they meet the aggregate criteria and complete their exams within the stipulated timeframe.
Candidates need to register and apply online through the official MDI Gurgaon admission portal once the application window opens. Applicants must also separately register and appear for the required entrance exam (such as CAT).
The shortlisting process typically involves:
Shortlisting of candidates based on CAT scores.
Subsequent rounds which include a Personal Interview (PI), Written Ability Test (WAT), or Group Discussion/other evaluation components as per the institute's current admission policy.
Final selection takes into account academic performance, entrance exam scores, performance in the selection rounds, and work experience (if applicable)
Official notifications, important dates, eligibility clarifications, and application links can be accessed directly on the official MDI Gurgaon website (mdi.ac.in) or via trusted educational announcement platforms like Campusutra.
