Management Development Institute (MDI) Gurgaon

MDI Gurgaon offers a diverse range of Post Graduate Diploma in Management (PGDM) programs, each tailored to specific career aspirations. Here's an overview of the courses and their associated fees:

🎓 PGDM Programs & Fees

1. PGDM / PGDM-HRM / PGDM-Business Analytics

• Duration: 2 Years (Full-Time)

• Total Fees: ₹24.99 Lakhs

  • Tuition Fees: ₹9,33,500 per year

  • Boarding Charges: ₹76,125 per year

  • Lodging Charges: ₹93,975 per year

  • Learning Material Fees: ₹59,450 per year

  • Students Activities: ₹30,000 per year

  • Library Fee: ₹35,750 per year

  • Alumni Fee: ₹14,300 (one-time)

  • Security Deposit: ₹27,500 (refundable)

2. PGDM-International Business (IB)

• Duration: 2 Years (Full-Time)

• Total Fees: ₹29.58 Lakhs

  • Tuition Fees: ₹26,00,000

  • Learning Material Fees: ₹67,000

  • Students Activities: ₹34,000

  • Library Fee: ₹45,000

  • Alumni Fee: ₹14,300

  • Security Deposit: ₹27,500 (refundable)

  • Boarding Charges: ₹72,125 per year

  • Lodging Charges: ₹93,975 per year

3. PGDM (Online)

• Duration: 2 Years (Online)

• Total Fees: ₹8.95 Lakhs

  • Tuition Fees: ₹5,45,200

  • Learning Material Fees: ₹1,00,000

  • Library Fee: ₹68,000

  • Alumni Fee: ₹14,300

  • IT Infrastructure Fees: ₹40,000

  • Campus Immersions: ₹1,00,000

  • Security Deposit: ₹27,500 (refundable)

📝 Application Details

• Application Fee: ₹3,000 (inclusive of 18% GST)

• Application Period: September 25, 2024 – November 22, 2024

• Mode of Application: Online via the MDI Gurgaon Admissions Portal

MDI Gurgaon offers a comprehensive admission process for its Post Graduate Diploma in Management (PGDM) programs, including PGDM, PGDM-HRM, PGDM-International Business (IB), PGDM-Business Analytics, and PGDM (Online). Here's an overview of the admission process for the 2025–27 batch:

📝 Application Process

• Application Period: September 25, 2024 – November 22, 2024 (5:00 PM IST)

• Application Fee:

  • ₹3,000 (inclusive of 18% GST) for Indian applicants

  • ₹8,496 (inclusive of 18% GST) for NRI/Foreign Nationals/Gulf Quota/OCI applicants

• Application Portal: MDI Admissions Portal

📚 Eligibility Criteria

• Academic Qualifications:

  • Minimum 50% marks or equivalent CGPA in both Class X and XII

  • Bachelor’s degree with at least 50% marks or equivalent CGPA

• Program-Specific Requirements:

  • PGDM/PGDM-HRM/PGDM-Business Analytics: Minimum 3-year bachelor's degree

  • PGDM-IB: Minimum 4-year bachelor's degree and at least 1 year of work experience as of January 31, 2025

• Final-Year Students: Eligible to apply if all requirements for the bachelor's degree are completed by June 30, 2025, with proof submitted by October 31, 2025

📊 Selection Process

1. Shortlisting:

   • Based on CAT 2024 scores and details provided in the application form

2. Assessment Components:

   • Written Analysis Test (WAT)

   • Group Discussion (GD)

   • Personal Interview (PI)

3. Evaluation Criteria:

   • CAT/GMAT scores

   • Academic performance

   • Work experience

   • Diversity factors

🌍 NRI Applicants

• Eligibility: Valid GMAT score

• Interview: Conducted online in April 2025

• Application Fee: ₹8,496 (inclusive of 18% GST)

📅 Important Dates

• CAT 2024 Registration: August 1 – September 13, 2024

• CAT 2024 Exam Date: November 24, 2024

• MDI Application Window: September 25 – November 22, 2024

• Interview Period: February – April 2025

• Final Selection Announcement: April 2025

💰 Fee Structure (Subject to Revision)

Note: Fees include tuition, learning materials, library, student activities, alumni fee, and refundable security deposit. Boarding and lodging charges are additional.

For detailed information and to apply, visit the MDI Admissions Portal.

MDI Gurgaon holds prestigious national and international accreditations, affirming its commitment to quality education and global standards.

🌍 International Accreditations

• AACSB (Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business, USA)
  MDI Gurgaon received accreditation from AACSB in November 2021, placing it among the top 6% of business schools globally. This recognition underscores the institute's excellence in teaching, research, and student learning.

• AMBA (Association of MBAs, UK)
  MDI Gurgaon has been accredited by AMBA since 2005. In 2024, the institute received re-accreditation, reaffirming the quality of its management programs.

🇮🇳 National Accreditation

• NBA (National Board of Accreditation, India)
  MDI Gurgaon holds NBA accreditation for its PGDM programs, ensuring they meet the highest academic standards. The accreditation is valid through 2028 for the PGDM and PGDM-IB programs, and until 2025 for the PGDM-HRM program.

These accreditations reflect MDI Gurgaon's dedication to providing world-class management education and maintaining rigorous academic standards.

MDI Gurgaon has consistently demonstrated strong placement outcomes, reflecting its status as one of India's premier business schools. Here's an overview of the placement statistics for the 2024 batch:

🔹 Placement Highlights (2024)

• Highest Package: ₹63.3 LPA

• Average Package: ₹25.5 LPA

• Median Package: ₹24.2 LPA

• Top 10% Average Package: ₹42.5 LPA

• Top 25% Average Package: ₹35.5 LPA

• Top 50% Average Package: ₹31 LPA

• Total Recruiters: 155 (including 89 new recruiters)

• Pre-Placement Offers (PPOs): 202

• Maximum Offers by a Single Company: 56

🔹 Sector-wise Placement Distribution

• Technology & Media: 39 recruiters

• Conglomerates & Manufacturing: 34 recruiters

• BFSI (Banking, Financial Services, and Insurance): 27 recruiters

• FMCG/FMCD: 25 recruiters

• Consulting: 19 recruiters

• Healthcare & Pharmaceuticals: 8 recruiters

• E-Commerce: 3 recruiters

🔹 Top Recruiters

MDI Gurgaon attracted a diverse array of recruiters from various sectors. Some of the prominent companies that participated in the 2024 placements include:

• Consulting & General Management: Deloitte, Aditya Birla Group, Adani, Infosys Consulting, Schneider Electric, Grant Thornton

• Finance: Goldman Sachs, JP Morgan Chase & Co., Kotak Mahindra Bank, Nomura

• Technology & Operations: Accenture, Cognizant, Wipro, Capgemini, Microsoft, Genpact, Virtusa

• Sales & Marketing: AB InBev, Asian Paints, Cipla, Flipkart, ITC Limited, MakeMyTrip, Pidilite

• Human Resources: Barclays, Tech Mahindra, Michael Page, KPMG, DE Shaw & Co., Oyo, PepsiCo

🔹 PGDM Program-wise Placement Overview

PGDM & PGDM-IB

• Top 10% Average Package: ₹44.18 LPA

• Top 25% Average Package: ₹36.96 LPA

• Top 50% Average Package: ₹32.18 LPA

• Overall Average Package: ₹26.18 LPA

• Overall Median Package: ₹25 LPA

PGDM-HRM

• Top 10% Average Package: ₹33.03 LPA

• Top 25% Average Package: ₹29.33 LPA

• Top 50% Average Package: ₹27.17 LPA

• Overall Average Package: ₹23.33 LPA

• Overall Median Package: ₹24 LPA

MDI Gurgaon's robust placement record underscores its commitment to providing students with exceptional career opportunities across diverse industries.

MDI Gurgaon has consistently ranked among India's top business schools, reflecting its commitment to academic excellence and global recognition.

🇮🇳 National Rankings (India)

• NIRF 2024: 11th in the Management category, up from 13th in 2023. This improvement is attributed to gains in research, perception, and inclusivity metrics.

• Business Today 2024: Ranked 6th among top B-schools in India.

• MBAUniverse.com 2025: Ranked 11th in India.

🌍 Global Rankings

• Financial Times Masters in Management (MiM) 2024: Ranked 85th globally, marking an improvement from 93rd in 2023. This ranking reflects the success of MDI's flagship 2-year full-time PGDM program.

• QS Global MBA Rankings 2024: Ranked 201–250 globally and 40th in Asia.

These rankings underscore MDI Gurgaon's position as a premier institution for management education, recognized both nationally and internationally for its academic rigor and global engagement.

🏛️ Campus & Facilities

Spanning 37 acres, MDI's campus features red-brick architecture and is equipped with modern amenities, including:

• Air-conditioned classrooms with smart boards and audio-visual aids

• A comprehensive library housing over 70,000 books and extensive digital resources

• On-campus hostels offering twin-sharing accommodations

• Sports facilities such as tennis and basketball courts

• High-speed internet connectivity across the campus

• Recreational areas and student clubs for extracurricular engagement