MDI Gurgaon MBA: Apply by November 28, 2026, 5 PM IST

The Management Development Institute (MDI), Gurgaon, has commenced the admission process for its postgraduate management (MBA) programmes for the 2027-29 academic session. Prospective candidates seeking to pursue a postgraduate management degree can submit their applications online via the institute’s official website, mdi.ac.in. The application window, which opened on September 24, 2026, is scheduled to close on November 28, 2026, at 5:00 PM IST.

MDI Gurgaon, a top-10 NIRF-ranked management institute located in the corporate hub of Gurugram, offers a range of programmes including PGDM, PGDM-HRM, PGDM-IB, PGDM in Business Analytics, and PGDM in Banking and Financial Services (PGDM-BFS). A common online application form is provided for candidates to select their desired programmes.

Application Process and Key Dates

The application process for MDI Gurgaon’s MBA programmes is entirely online. Candidates are advised to visit the official website, mdi.ac.in, to access the application portal. the MDI application is separate from CAT 2026 registration. Applicants must ensure all details are accurate before submission, as the online portal does not permit corrections or changes to submitted information at any stage of the admission process, according to MDI Gurgaon Admissions.

The application fee varies based on the programme selection and candidate category. For MDI Gurgaon programmes only, the fee is ₹3,000, including 18% GST. A combined application for MDI Gurgaon and MDI Murshidabad costs ₹3,590, including 18% GST. NRI candidates applying to MDI Gurgaon are required to pay ₹8,496, including 18% GST. The CAT 2026 exam is scheduled for Sunday, November 29, 2026, shortly after the MDI application deadline.

Eligibility Criteria and Required Documents

Candidates must meet specific academic qualifications to be eligible for MDI Gurgaon’s programmes. A minimum of 50% marks or an equivalent CGPA is required in both Class 10 and Class 12. For PGDM, PGDM-HRM, PGDM-Business Analytics, and PGDM-BFS, applicants need a minimum 3-year bachelor’s degree with at least 50% marks or equivalent CGPA. The PGDM-IB programme has additional requirements, including a minimum 4-year bachelor’s degree with at least 50% marks or equivalent CGPA and at least one year of work experience as of January 31, 2027.

Final-year candidates are eligible to apply, provided all degree requirements are completed by June 30, 2027, and evidence of completion is furnished by October 31, 2027. Indian applicants generally require a valid CAT 2026 score for most programmes. However, for the PGDM-IB programme, GMAT scores obtained from tests taken between January 1 and November 28, 2026, exclusively at a test centre, are also accepted as an alternative to CAT 2026, as stated by MDI Gurgaon Admissions.

Selection Procedure and Timeline

Admission to MDI Gurgaon will be based on the institute’s prescribed selection procedure. Initially, candidates will be shortlisted for the second stage using information submitted in their applications and their CAT 2026 scores. For PGDM-IB, eligible GMAT scores may also be considered. The shortlisting for the Written Analysis Test (WAT), Group Discussion (GD), and Personal Interview (PI) rounds will give 65% weightage to CAT 2026 (or eligible GMAT score) and the remaining 35% to a combination of Class 10, Class 12, graduation marks, academic diversity, gender diversity, and work experience.

Selected candidates will then participate in the WAT, GD, and PI rounds, which are expected to take place between February and April 2027. The final selection and offers for admission are anticipated to be released in April 2027. The final merit list will combine the Stage I composite score with the performance in the GD-WAT-PI rounds.

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Written by Nishit Kumar

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