Management Development Institute (MDI), Gurugram
Est. 1973
Gurgaon, HARYANA
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Cut-Offs at a Glance
Course:
Post Graduate Diploma In Management (PGDM)
CAT
Cut-off: 94%ile
Admissions, Eligibility and Shortlisting Process at Management Development Institute (MDI), Gurugram
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Post Graduate Diploma In Management (PGDM) - 2 yrs
Eligibility Criteria
1. At least 50% marks or equivalent CGPA in both class X and XII.
2. Bachelor’s Degree (Minimum 3 years duration for PGDM, PGDM-HRM & PGDM-Business Analytics (Minimum 4 years duration for PGDM-IB), with at least 50% marks or equivalent CGPA in any discipline from any University recognized by the AICTE/AIU/ Ministry of HRD, Government of India1.
3. Candidates appearing for the final examination for the Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent examination) and completing all requirements for obtaining the Bachelor’s degree by 30th June, 2025 can also apply to the PGDM, PGDM-HRM and PGDM-Business Analytics programmes, subject to furnishing evidence to that effect latest by 31st October, 2025.
4. Applicants to the PGDM-IB programme must possess a minimum of 1 year (one year) work experience as on 31st January 2025, after completion of a minimum 4 years Bachelor’s degree for the programme. The candidates with 3 years’ bachelor degree are NOT ELIGIBLE for PGDM-IB Programme.
Selection Process
1. Shortlisting of candidates for the WAT-GD-PI process will be done on the basis of the details provided in the application form and their CAT scores.
2. Shortlisted candidates will be called for Group Discussion, Written Analysis Test, and Personal Interviews between February and April of that year at a center in one of the following cities: Bangalore, Gurugram, Kolkata, Hyderabad, and Mumbai. Centers other than Gurugram are tentative.
Admission Process
The final selection of the candidates will be based on weightages of CAT scores, WAT-GD-PI, Academic merit, Academic diversity, Work experience, and social diversity etc.
Post Graduate Diploma In Management – Business Analytics (PGDM – BA) - 2 yrs
Eligibility Criteria
1. At least 50% marks or equivalent CGPA in both class X and XII.
2. Bachelor’s Degree (Minimum 3 years duration for PGDM, PGDM-HRM & PGDM-Business Analytics (Minimum 4 years duration for PGDM-IB), with at least 50% marks or equivalent CGPA in any discipline from any University recognized by the AICTE/AIU/ Ministry of HRD, Government of India1.
3. Candidates appearing for the final examination for the Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent examination) and completing all requirements for obtaining the Bachelor’s degree by 30th June, 2025 can also apply to the PGDM, PGDM-HRM and PGDM-Business Analytics programmes, subject to furnishing evidence to that effect latest by 31st October, 2025.
4. Applicants to the PGDM-IB programme must possess a minimum of 1 year (one year) work experience as on 31st January 2025, after completion of a minimum 4 years Bachelor’s degree for the programme. The candidates with 3 years’ bachelor degree are NOT ELIGIBLE for PGDM-IB Programme.
Selection Process
1. Shortlisting of candidates for the WAT-GD-PI process will be done on the basis of the details provided in the application form and their CAT scores.
2. Shortlisted candidates will be called for Group Discussion, Written Analysis Test, and Personal Interviews between February and April of that year at a center in one of the following cities: Bangalore, Gurugram, Kolkata, Hyderabad, and Mumbai. Centers other than Gurugram are tentative.
Admission Process
The final selection of the candidates will be based on weightages of CAT scores, WAT-GD-PI, Academic merit, Academic diversity, Work experience, and social diversity etc.
Post Graduate Diploma In Management – Human Resource Management (PGDM – HRM) - 2 yrs
Eligibility Criteria
1. At least 50% marks or equivalent CGPA in both class X and XII.
2. Bachelor’s Degree (Minimum 3 years duration for PGDM, PGDM-HRM & PGDM-Business Analytics (Minimum 4 years duration for PGDM-IB), with at least 50% marks or equivalent CGPA in any discipline from any University recognized by the AICTE/AIU/ Ministry of HRD, Government of India1.
3. Candidates appearing for the final examination for the Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent examination) and completing all requirements for obtaining the Bachelor’s degree by 30th June, 2025 can also apply to the PGDM, PGDM-HRM and PGDM-Business Analytics programmes, subject to furnishing evidence to that effect latest by 31st October, 2025.
4. Applicants to the PGDM-IB programme must possess a minimum of 1 year (one year) work experience as on 31st January 2025, after completion of a minimum 4 years Bachelor’s degree for the programme. The candidates with 3 years’ bachelor degree are NOT ELIGIBLE for PGDM-IB Programme.
Selection Process
1. Shortlisting of candidates for the WAT-GD-PI process will be done on the basis of the details provided in the application form and their CAT scores.
2. Shortlisted candidates will be called for Group Discussion, Written Analysis Test, and Personal Interviews between February and April of that year at a center in one of the following cities: Bangalore, Gurugram, Kolkata, Hyderabad, and Mumbai. Centers other than Gurugram are tentative.
Admission Process
The final selection of the candidates will be based on weightages of CAT scores, WAT-GD-PI, Academic merit, Academic diversity, Work experience, and social diversity etc.
Post Graduate Diploma In Management – International Business (PGDM – IB – MIM) - 2 yrs
Eligibility Criteria
1. At least 50% marks or equivalent CGPA in both class X and XII.
2. Bachelor’s Degree (Minimum 3 years duration for PGDM, PGDM-HRM & PGDM-Business Analytics (Minimum 4 years duration for PGDM-IB), with at least 50% marks or equivalent CGPA in any discipline from any University recognized by the AICTE/AIU/ Ministry of HRD, Government of India1.
3. Candidates appearing for the final examination for the Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent examination) and completing all requirements for obtaining the Bachelor’s degree by 30th June, 2025 can also apply to the PGDM, PGDM-HRM and PGDM-Business Analytics programmes, subject to furnishing evidence to that effect latest by 31st October, 2025.
4. Applicants to the PGDM-IB programme must possess a minimum of 1 year (one year) work experience as on 31st January 2025, after completion of a minimum 4 years Bachelor’s degree for the programme. The candidates with 3 years’ bachelor degree are NOT ELIGIBLE for PGDM-IB Programme.
Selection Process
1. Shortlisting of candidates for the WAT-GD-PI process will be done on the basis of the details provided in the application form and their CAT scores.
2. Shortlisted candidates will be called for Group Discussion, Written Analysis Test, and Personal Interviews between February and April of that year at a center in one of the following cities: Bangalore, Gurugram, Kolkata, Hyderabad, and Mumbai. Centers other than Gurugram are tentative.
Admission Process
The final selection of the candidates will be based on weightages of CAT scores, WAT-GD-PI, Academic merit, Academic diversity, Work experience, and social diversity etc.
PGDM (Online) Programme - 2 yrs
Eligibility Criteria
1. Applicants must have at least 50% marks or equivalent CGPA in both Std. X and XII.
2. Applicants must have a Bachelor's Degree (minimum 3 years) with at least 50% marks or equivalent CGPA in any discipline from any University recognized by the AICTE/AIU/ Ministry of HRD, Government of India.
3. In addition to the above requirements candidates applying to PGDM (Online) must have a minimum of 2 year's full time work experience as on 30 June of that year after completing the Bachelor’s degree. Internships and apprenticeships will not be counted.
4. Proficiency in English language
Admission Process
The candidates will be shortlisted based on overall merit. The candidates will be evaluated on Academic Performance, Quality and Quantity of work experience, Performance in interview, and other evaluation matrices. The offers will be made on a merit basis.
Post Graduate Diploma In Management – Business Management (PGDM – BM) - 1.5 yrs
Eligibility Criteria
1. The Applicants must have 50% marks or equivalent CGPA in both class X and XII.
2. The Applicants must have minimum 3-year Bachelor’s Degree, with at least 50% marks or equivalent CGPA in any discipline from any University incorporated by an Act of the Central or State legislature in India or other educational Institutions established by an Act of the Parliament or declared as deemed to be University under Section 3 of UGC Act 1956 or possess and equivalent qualification recognized by the Ministry of HRD, Government of India.
3. A minimum of 3-year of post-qualification executive work experience as on 31st March of that year.
4. Only paid and full-time work experience required, acquired after completing the Bachelor's Degree. Apprenticeship, Articleship, Internship etc. which form an integral plan of a course of study should not be treated as work experience.
Selection Process
1. Shortlisting of Applicants for the selection process will be done on the basis of the details provided in the application form and their CAT or GMAT or XAT scores. The Applicants would be shortlisted on the basis of their GMAT/CAT/XAT scores will be called for Personal Interview on Sunday, April 13, of that year (Tentatively) for Phase 1 and on Sunday, May 18, of that year (tentatively) for phase
2. Shortlisted Applicants will be called for Personal Interview in online mode.
Post Graduate Diploma In Management – Public Policy And Management (PGDM – PPM) - 1.5 yrs
Eligibility Criteria
1.The programme is open to officers of All India Services, Central Services (organized & non-organized, technical & non-technical), faculty members of State Administrative Training Institutes and also officers of the State Civil Services (SCS)/Non-State Civil Services (NonSCS) subject to :
(i). Length of service- Officers should have completed 5 years of Group 'A' service as on commencement of the programme.
(ii). Age- The officers should have at least five years remaining service after completion of the programme.
(iii). Earlier Training- The officers should not have undergone a training Programme of 12-weeks or more duration in India during a period of 5 years preceding the date of commencement of this Programme. Further, the officer should not have undergone a Programme of training abroad of more than 2-weeks in preceding 2-years, more than one month in preceding 3-years or more than six months in the preceding 5-years.
For self sponsored applicants:
1. The applicants must have 50% marks or equivalent CGPA in both class X and XII
2. The applicants must have minimum 3-year Bachelor’s Degree, with at least 50% marks or equivalent CGPA in any discipline from any University recognized by the Ministry of HRD, Government of India.
3. A minimum of 3-year of post-qualification executive work experience as on 30 April 2024.
4. Self-Sponsored Applicants through Valid CAT /GMAT / XAT / ATMA / MAT/ CMAT scores.
The Applicants must have any one of the six All India Tests i.e Valid GMAT/CAT/XAT/MAT/ATMA/CMAT scores, valid upto June 30, 2024 to be eligible for the admission to PGDM-Public Policy and Management 2024.
Selection Process
1. Shortlisting of Applicants for the Personal Interview will be done on the basis of the details provided in the application form and their valid GMAT/CAT/XAT/MAT/ATMA/CMAT Scores.
2. Shortlisted Applicants will be called for the Personal Interview in August 2024 at MDI Gurgaon campus. The selection process may also be conducted online through zoom for which the intimation will be given to the short-listed applicants in advance.
What is the admission process?
Admission is based on CAT scores, followed by GD-PI rounds. Shortlisting considers academic performance, work experience, and diversity factors. Typically, the cutoff lie around 94-96 percentile.
Can I get MDI Gurgaon with 95 CAT percentile?
Yes, that 95 percentile falls within MDI's usual cutoff range (94-96), but admission depends on your entire profile - academics, work experience, profile diversity, and GD-PI results. While competitive, many people get in within the 95 percentile range, especially for PGPM-HRM programs. Make sure you perform well at GD-PI to give yourself maximum chance.
How are the placements?
MDI has a strong placement record, with the highest package reaching ₹63 LPA in 2024 and an average of ₹26.18 LPA, in the same year. Top recruiters include ABInBev, Asian Paints, AstraZeneca, Cargill, Cipla, Cocacola, Colgate Palmolive, Godrej, MARS, ICICI Bank, Accenture, Airtel, Amazon, Paytm, Microsoft, Capgemini, Goldman Sachs, HDFC Bank, JP Morgan Chase & Co., HSBC, Adani, Aditya Birla Group.
What is the fee structure?
The total fee for PGPM is around ₹25 lakhs, covering tuition, hostel, and other expenses. Scholarships and loans are available.
Does MDI provide hostel facilities?
Yes, MDI offers on-campus hostel accommodation with modern amenities for all full-time students.
What programs does MDI Gurgaon offer?
MDI Gurgaon offers flagship programs like PGDM, Post Graduate Diploma In Management - Business Analytics (PGDM-BA), Post Graduate Diploma In Management - Human Resource Management (PGDM-HRM), Post Graduate Diploma In Management - International Business (PGDM-IB-MIM), along with some other programs.
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