MDI Gurgaon invalidates claims of offering management quota seats, emphasising a transparent, merit-based admission process for all its programmes, ensuring fairness and integrity
The Management Development Institute (MDI) Gurgaon denies circulating misinformation about its admissions process, stating that it does not offer admissions through a management quota or payment seat. The institute denies the false claim and reiterates that no such provision exists at the esteemed institution.
MDI Gurgaon holds its commitment to a merit-based admission process in the highest regard and strictly maintains that admissions to all our programmes, including the Post Graduate Diploma in Management (PGDM), are solely based on candidates’ merit.
MDI Gurgaon’s Selection Criteria
MDI Gurgaon’s rigorous selection process identifies promising candidates with strong academic foundations, diverse skill sets and leadership potential. Admission is granted through the Common Admission Test (CAT) but NRI candidates may also be considered for the Graduate Management Admission Test (GMAT).
In addition, candidates must go through a two-phase process that includes shortlisting and a final GD-PI process conducted across various cities in India. Each application is meticulously evaluated as per the established criteria to ensure fairness and integrity in our admission process.
Visit to the official MDI Gurgaon website or refer to the official admission documents for accurate information about the admissions process, eligibility criteria and other related queries.
Admission Eligibility Criteria
General Eligibility: For all PGDM programmes, candidates must have at least 50 per cent marks or an equivalent CGPA in both classes X and XII. A Bachelor’s Degree, with a minimum required duration and a 50 per cent score or equivalent CGPA, from a university recognised by AICTE/AIU/Ministry of HRD, Government of India, is also mandatory.
Programme-Specific Criteria: PGDM, PGDM-HRM, and PGDM-BA Analytics: A three-year bachelor’s degree is a minimum requirement for these programmes. As long as they finish all degree requirements by June 30, 2024, candidates who want to sit for the final exam are also eligible to apply.
PGDM-International Business (PGDM-IB): A Bachelor’s Degree of a minimum of 4 years duration is required. Apart from this, a minimum of 1 year of work experience as of January 31, 2024, post-completion of the degree, is required for this programme.
Official Statement
PLEASE NOTE THAT MDI DOESN’T HAVE ANY KIND OF MANAGEMENT SEAT/PAYMENT SEAT AND THE ADMISSIONS IN ALL THE PROGRAMMES AT MDI GURGAON ARE STRICTLY BASED ON MERIT ONLY.
