MDI Gurgaon PGDM Admission 2025: Application window closes today

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2 mins readUpdated on Oct 28, 2025 17:13 IST

MDI Gurgaon two-year PGDM online programme is approved and accredited by the All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE) and the Association of MBAs (AMBA), UK, making it a valuable qualification for working professionals. Candidates willing to apply for MDI Gurgaon PGDM Admission 2025 must note that today is the last date. 

MDI Gurgaon PGDM Admission 2025

MDI Gurgaon PGDM Admission 2025: The Management Development Institute (MDI) Gurgaon is all set to close the application window for MDI Gurgaon PGDM Admission 2025 today, i.e. November 4, 2025. Candidates who haven’t applied for the MDI PGDM Admission 2025 may do so until day. The management institute has launched the application process for its Post Graduate Diploma in Management (PGDM) online programme. This is a two-year online programme that is approved and accredited by the All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE) and the Association of MBAs (AMBA), UK.

Table of content
  • MDI Gurgaon PGDM Designed for Working Professionals
  • MDI Gurgaon Admission 2025 Eligibility Criteria
  • Diverse Recruitment Opportunities
  • MDI Gurgaon Admission 2025: Scholarships to Encourage Excellence

MDI Gurgaon PGDM Designed for Working Professionals

The PGDM online programme is designed for working professionals with an aim to help them learn essential business skills. In the first year, students learn core business principles and in the second year, they learn specialisation in various fields, including Accounting and Finance, Operations Management, Marketing, Organisational Behaviour and Human Resource Management, Information Management, Strategic Management, Business Analytics, and Energy Management.

Q:   What is the admission process for MDI Gurgaon Executive MBA?
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Candidates who fulfil the eligibility requirements can fill out the application form online. Admission forms can be submitted through MDI official website. The aspirants can apply with a valid score of CAT/GMAT/XAT. The institute then shortlists candidates based on exam scores and invites them to take part in the personal interview round. Further, based on candidates' exam scores and performance in the interview, the final seat allotment is carried out.

Q:   Can I get direct admission in MDI Gurgaon?
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Yes, Management Development Institute also offers direct admission through the management quota. Candidates seeking admission must visit the official website of the University to register themselves. Candidates have to make an online payment irrespective of the number of programmes they apply for. 

Q:   When will MDI Gurgaon release round two applications for EMBA (BM) admission 2025?
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MDI Gurgaon application process for the second round of admission will commence from Mar 29, 2025. The application window will be open till May 6, 2025. MDI EMBA BM interviews will be conducted on May 18 followed by result declaration in the last week of May and course commencement from Sep 1. The mentioned dates are as per the official website. They are still subject to changes and hence, is indicative.

MDI Gurgaon Admission 2025 Eligibility Criteria

To be eligible for the MDI Gurgaon PGDM Admission 2025, students must meet the following criteria:

  • A minimum of 50% marks or equivalent CGPA in both 10th and 12th.
  • A 3-years bachelor’s degree with a minimum of 50% marks or equivalent CGPA in any discipline from a recognised college/university/institute.
  • A minimum of 2 years of work experience (full-time) as of December 31, 2024.
  • Proficiency in the English language.

Diverse Recruitment Opportunities

MDI Gurgaon attracts recruiters from a wide range of sectors, including Banking, Financial Services, and Insurance (BFSI), manufacturing, consulting, FMCG/FMCD, technology, media and telecommunications, healthcare and pharmaceuticals, as well as emerging sectors like fintech, edtech, and e-commerce.

MDI Gurgaon Admission 2025: Scholarships to Encourage Excellence

To promote academic excellence, MDI Gurgaon offers scholarships of INR 10,000 to the top two students in the first eight modules of the programme. Mohita Maggon, Assistant Professor and Faculty In-charge of Admissions and Career Support for the PGDM Online Programme, stated that the PGDM (Online) Programme at MDI Gurgaon is more than just a degree. she said that it’s a journey that help the working professionals to become responsible global citizens, critical thinkers, and effective communicators.”

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Q:   Can I get direct admission to MDI Gurgaon?
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No, Management Development Institute Gurgaon offers admission based on marks scored in the CAT exam. MDI Gurgaon does not offer admission based on management or institutional quota. After clearing CAT exam, candidates are shortlisted for the GD and PI process, which will be done on the basis of the details provided in the application form and their CAT or GMAT scores. Shortlisted candidates will be called for Group Discussions and Personal Interviews between February and April. The final selection of the candidates will be based on weightage of CAT/ valid GMAT score, PI Academic merit, academic diversity, work experience and social diversity.

Q:   Is Management Development Institute, Gurgaon application window open for Executive PGDM?
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Yes, MDI Gurgaon is currently accepting applications for the round one of admission to executive PGDM Business Management course. The applications were released on Nov 5 and the last date to apply is Mar 28. In addition, the interviews will tentatively be conducted on Apr 13, 2025. Moreover, the course will commence from Sep 1.

Q:   How many seats are there in MDI Gurgaon PGDM course?
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The total number of seats available for PGDM programmes at MDI Gurgaon is 810. Seat count varies for each of the PGDM specialisation. Mentioned below is the PGDM seat count for MDI Gurgaon:

PGDM SpecialisationSeat Intake
Business Analytics30
PGDM-HRM120
PGDM + MIM120
PGDM300

NOTE: The seat count is as per the official website/sanctioning body. It is still subject to changes. Hence, is indicative.

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No, candidates can not get into Management Development Institute, Gurgaon without CAT as the college offers admissions to students on the basis of their entrance exam scores. The college accepts various national level exams such as CAT, MAT, XAT, GMAT, etc. for admission to its PGDM programmes, foll

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MDI Gurgaon does not release cutoff list. The eligibility criteria set for admission to MDI Gurgaon follows that, Candidate must have a bachelor's degree with at least 50% marks or equivalent CGPA. Candidate must have scored at least 50% in both Class 10 and 12, and have a valid CAT/GMAT score. In a

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Yes MDI does offer executive MBA to all candidates applying for admissions. There are 2 different specialisations of executive MBA that candidates can choose from which include PGDM-BM and PGDM-PPM. Both of these courses have a duration of 2 years and 6 months or 18 months in total. Candidates can l

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I'm afraid that MDI Gurgaon has a very clear and transparent admission process that is strictly based on merit. They have explicitly stated that they do not have any management quota or direct admission slots. The entire process, from application to selection, is based on a candidate's performance i

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The institute has six hostels: four for boys and two for girls. Chaitanya, Change Masters, Takshashila,  and Kshitij are the boys hostels, of which twin-sharing accommodation is available for Chaitanya, Change Masters, and Takshashila. While for Kshitij, accommodation is available on a twin-sharing/

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MDI Gurgaon library opens seven days a week, and the timing is 9 AM to 2 AM for weekdays and 9 AM to 12 PM for weekends. The library has a huge collection of both printed and electronic resources, including books, journals, databases, audio-visual materials, CDs/DVDs, etc. E-library services can be

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 MDI Gurgaon hostel rooms are airy and spacious and have basic amenities, including a bed, a study table, a chair, a cupboard, and the usual fixtures. Takshashila hostel is also available for executive graduate programs (PGDM-BM). The rooms for the PGDM-BM students are semi-furnished, with reception

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MDI Gurgaon PGDM IB and MIM tuition fees is INR 26 lakh. Candidates have to pay the first semester fee or the required admission fee amount. The seat in the course gets confirmed on fee payment only. Additionally, this fee amount may include other components as well. It must also be noted that the m

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