MDI Gurgaon PGDM 2027-29 admissions open: apply by 28 November
In short
- The application window for MDI Gurgaon's PGDM 2027-29 batch opened on September 24, 2026, with a deadline of November 28, 2026, at 5 PM IST.
- Admission to the five full-time PGDM programmes is based on CAT 2026 scores, with PGDM-IB also accepting GMAT 2026 scores.
- Stage I shortlisting assigns 65% weightage to CAT/GMAT scores, while Stage II final selection gives 35% weightage to these scores.
- The total programme fee for domestic students across PGDM, PGDM-HRM, and PGDM-Business Analytics is ₹26,55,310.
- Candidates must register separately on the MDI admissions portal at mdi.ac.in and pay an application fee of ₹3,000 for MDI Gurgaon programmes only.
Management Development Institute (MDI) Gurgaon has released the admission criteria and commenced the application process for its Post Graduate Diploma in Management (PGDM) programmes for the 2027-29 academic batch. The application window opened on September 24, 2026, and will close on November 28, 2026, at 5 PM IST.
The institute has outlined detailed weightages for both Stage I shortlisting and Stage II final selection, which include academic performance, diversity, work experience, and performance in group discussions, written analysis tests, and personal interviews. This year’s criteria introduce specific weightages for Class 10th and 12th marks in Stage I shortlisting, a change from the 2026-28 batch.
Application Process and Key Dates
Prospective candidates for the MDI Gurgaon PGDM 2027-29 batch must register through the official MDI admissions portal at mdi.ac.in. The application window is open for over two months, concluding on November 28, 2026. The Common Admission Test (CAT) 2026 is scheduled for November 29, 2026, a day after the MDI application deadline.
Following the application and CAT exam, the Group Discussion (GD), Written Analysis Test (WAT), and Personal Interview (PI) rounds are slated to occur between February and April 2027. Final selection announcements are expected in April 2027. The domestic application fee for MDI Gurgaon programmes only is ₹3,000, inclusive of GST.
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| MDI Application Window Opens | September 24, 2026 |
| MDI Application Deadline | November 28, 2026 (5 PM IST) |
| CAT 2026 Exam | November 29, 2026 |
| GD, WAT and PI Rounds | February to April 2027 |
| Final Selection Announcement | April 2027 |
Eligibility and Programme Offerings
MDI Gurgaon offers five full-time PGDM programmes: PGDM, PGDM-HRM, PGDM-IB, PGDM-Business Analytics, and PGDM-BFS. Admission to all five programmes is primarily based on CAT 2026 scores. However, candidates applying exclusively to the PGDM-IB programme have the option to use an eligible GMAT 2026 score, provided the test was taken between January 1 and November 28, 2026.
Eligibility criteria mandate a minimum of 50% marks or an equivalent CGPA in both Class 10 and Class 12. In addition, a bachelor’s degree with at least 50% aggregate marks or an equivalent CGPA is required. Applicants for the PGDM-IB programme must possess a minimum four-year bachelor’s degree. Students in their final year of graduation who are expected to complete their degree by June 30, 2027, are also eligible to apply.
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Admission Criteria Weightages
The selection process for MDI Gurgaon’s PGDM programmes is divided into two stages, each with specific weightages. Stage I focuses on shortlisting candidates, while Stage II determines the final selection. For Stage I, the CAT/GMAT score carries a 65% weightage. Academic performance in Class 10, Class 12, and graduation each contribute 5%, while academic diversity, gender diversity, and work experience are assigned 5%, 5%, and 10% respectively.
In Stage II, the CAT/GMAT score accounts for 35% of the total weightage. The Group Discussion (10%), Written Analysis Test (5%), Behavioural Assessment Test (5%), and Personal Interview (20%) collectively contribute 40%. Other factors in Stage II include graduation marks (5%), work experience (10%), academic diversity (2.5%), gender diversity (2.5%), regional diversity (2.5%), and sports achievement (2.5%). This marks a shift from the 2026-28 batch, where Stage 2 final selection did not include Class 10th and 12th marks.
| Component | Proposed Weightage |
|---|---|
| CAT/GMAT Score | 65% |
| Class 10 Marks | 5% |
| Class 12 Marks | 5% |
| Graduation Marks | 5% |
| Academic Diversity | 5% |
| Gender Diversity | 5% |
| Work Experience | 10% |
| Total | 100% |
| Component | Proposed Weightage |
|---|---|
| CAT/GMAT Score | 35% |
| Group Discussion | 10% |
| Written Analysis Test | 5% |
| Behavioural Assessment Test | 5% |
| Personal Interview | 20% |
| Graduation | 5% |
| Academic Diversity | 2.5% |
| Gender Diversity | 2.5% |
| Regional Diversity | 2.5% |
| Sports | 2.5% |
| Work Experience | 10% |
| Total | 100% |
Programme Fees and Interview Locations
The total programme fee for domestic students pursuing PGDM, PGDM-HRM, and PGDM-Business Analytics for the 2027-29 batch is ₹26,55,310. This includes tuition fees, boarding, lodging, learning materials, student activities, library fees, alumni fees, and a security deposit. The tuition cost for PGDM programs at MDI for the 2025-27 batch was INR 18,67,000 for two years, indicating an increase for the upcoming batch.
The Written Analysis Test (WAT), Group Discussion (GD), and Personal Interview (PI) rounds will be conducted across multiple cities. These include Bengaluru, Gurugram, Kolkata, Hyderabad, Ahmedabad, and Mumbai. Locations other than Gurugram are listed as tentative. MDI Gurgaon is accredited by NBA, AACSB, AMBA, and NAAC, and was ranked 8th in the Management category by NIRF 2025.
| Fee Component | First Year | Second Year | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition Fee | ₹9,61,505 | ₹9,61,505 | ₹19,23,010 |
| Boarding Charges | ₹1,04,200 | ₹1,04,200 | ₹2,08,400 |
| Lodging Charges | ₹1,09,750 | ₹1,09,750 | ₹2,19,500 |
| Learning Material | ₹62,000 | ₹62,000 | ₹1,24,000 |
| Student Activities | ₹31,250 | ₹31,250 | ₹62,500 |
| Library Fee | ₹37,700 | ₹37,700 | ₹75,400 |
| Alumni Fee | ₹15,000 | — | ₹15,000 |
| Security Deposit | ₹27,500 | — | ₹27,500 |
| Total | ₹13,48,905 | ₹13,06,405 | ₹26,55,310 |
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