MDI Gurgaon Admission 2027 Notification: Apply Online, Check Eligibility, Dates, Result

MDI Gurgaon Admission 2027 (for the 2027-2029 batch) is expected to open around August–November 2027, following the pattern where online registration for the 2026-28 batch closed around 10 June 2026 for one round, with the main PGDM cycle relying entirely on CAT 2026 scores. Established and known as one of India’s top B-schools, MDI Gurgaon offers full-time, AICTE-approved PGDM programmes equivalent to an MBA, along with Executive and Doctoral (FPM) programmes. MDI is among the first 10 institutions in India to receive ACBSP (USA) accreditation.

MDI Gurgaon offers 2-year full-time PGDM in General Management, Human Resource Management (HRM), International Business (IB), and Business Analytics (BA), plus a 1-year Executive PGDM-BM (for working professionals with 3+ years’ experience) and Executive PGDM in Public Policy Management (PPM). Admission is based entirely on CAT scores (with GMAT accepted for NRI/Foreign applicants), followed by a Written Analysis Test (WAT), Group Discussion (GD), and Personal Interview (PI), plus a newly introduced Behavioural Assessment Test. For complete details, visit the official website: mdi.ac.in.

Key Highlights: MDI Gurgaon Admission 2027

Note: MDI’s exact 2027 admission cycle (for the 2027-29 batch) will depend entirely on the CAT 2026 exam and result calendar always check mdi.ac.in once CAT 2026 results are declared.

Courses Offered for MDI Gurgaon Admission 2027

MDI Gurgaon Full-Time Postgraduate (PG) Programmes

MDI Gurgaon Executive & Doctoral Programmes

Eligibility Criteria for MDI Gurgaon Admission 2027

• PGDM/PGDM-HRM/PGDM-Business Analytics: Minimum 50% marks (or equivalent CGPA) in both Class 10 and 12; a Bachelor’s degree of minimum 3-year duration with at least 50% marks or equivalent CGPA in any discipline, from a university recognized by AICTE/AIU/Ministry of Education; and a valid CAT score. Final-year students appearing for their qualifying exam can also apply.
• PGDM-IB: A minimum 4-year Bachelor’s degree with at least 50% marks, plus a minimum of 1 year of work experience after graduation (as on the specified cutoff date), plus a valid CAT score.
• Executive PGDM-BM/PPM: Same academic criteria as PGDM, plus a minimum of 3 years’ post-qualification executive work experience, and a valid CAT, XAT, or GMAT score (accepted for the last 3 years for CAT/XAT and 5 years for GMAT).
• FPM (Doctoral): Relevant Master’s degree/qualification, plus a valid CAT, GRE, or UGC-JRF score.
• Foreign/NRI Applicants: May apply based on a valid GMAT score instead of CAT.
• Exemption: PGDM/MBA alumni from MDI, IIMs, or XLRI may be exempt from entrance scores for certain programmes.

How to Apply for MDI Gurgaon Admission 2027 (Step-by-Step)

1. Appear for CAT 2026: This is mandatory MDI accepts only the immediately preceding year’s CAT scores for the 2027-29 batch.
2. Visit the Official MDI Website: Go to mdi.ac.in once the online application for the 2027 batch opens.
3. Fill the Online Application Form: Complete personal, academic, and work experience details.
4. Pay the Application Fee: ₹3,000 (Indian nationals) via net banking/credit/debit card; ₹5,000–₹8,496 for NRI applicants.
5. Submit Required Documents: Upload 10th/12th/graduation mark sheets, CAT/GMAT/XAT/GRE/UGC-JRF scorecard, and work experience certificates (if applicable).
6. Await Shortlisting: MDI shortlists applicants based on the application form details and CAT/GMAT/XAT scores.
7. Attend WAT-GD-PI Round: Shortlisted candidates attend the Written Analysis Test, Group Discussion, Personal Interview, and Behavioural Assessment Test typically held between January and April, via Zoom or in-person, at centres in Bengaluru, Gurugram, Kolkata, Hyderabad, and Mumbai.
8. Confirm Admission: Pay the first fee installment by the notified deadline to confirm your admission.

Documents Required for MDI Gurgaon Application

• 10th & 12th mark sheet and certificate
• Bachelor’s degree mark sheet and certificate (3-year/4-year, as applicable)
• CAT/GMAT/XAT/GRE/UGC-JRF scorecard
• Work experience certificates (for PGDM-IB and Executive programmes)
• Passport-size photograph and scanned signature
• Category Certificate (SC/ST/OBC/EWS, if applicable)
• Aadhaar Card / valid Government ID proof
• Statement of Purpose (SOP), if required by the specific programme

MDI Gurgaon Application Fee Structure

Fees shown are from the 2024 cycle for reference always confirm current 2027 figures on mdi.ac.in, since PGDM fees are typically revised annually.

Upcoming Entrance Exams for MDI Gurgaon 2027 Admission

MDI Gurgaon Result

MDI Gurgaon Result 2027 will show CAT 2026-linked shortlisting outcomes and, after the WAT-GD-PI-Behavioural Assessment rounds, final merit and admission offers. MDI’s final selection is a two-stage process: first CAT-based shortlisting, then a comprehensive evaluation combining academic profile, work experience, and WAT-GD-PI performance. Students should keep their CAT registration number handy to check shortlisting status.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Q1. What entrance exam does MDI Gurgaon accept?
Primarily CAT MDI accepts only the immediately preceding year’s CAT score. GMAT is accepted for Foreign/NRI applicants, and XAT/GMAT for the Executive PGDM-BM programme.

Q2. What is the general category cutoff percentile at MDI Gurgaon?
Typically up to 95 percentile for General category candidates.

Q3. Does MDI Gurgaon offer a BBA programme?
No MDI Gurgaon offers only postgraduate management programmes (PGDM and equivalents); no BBA is available.

Q4. What is the application fee for MDI Gurgaon?
₹3,000 (including 18% GST) for Indian nationals; ₹5,000–₹8,496 for NRI applicants.

Q5. What is MDI’s 2025 placement record?
96% placement rate, with a highest package of ₹53.6 LPA and an average package of ₹25.6 LPA.