MDI Gurgaon PGDM 2027-29: Check CAT Weightage, Eligibility, Fees and Selection Criteria
Published 1 Oct 202613 min read
Management Development Institute (MDI) Gurgaon has released the admission criteria for its 2027-29 Post Graduate Programme (PGP) batch. The institute has published the Stage I shortlisting and Stage II final-selection weightages for its PGDM programmes and has started the application process for the 2027-29 intake. The MDI Gurgaon application deadline is November 28, 2026, at 5 PM IST. The MDI application window opened on September 24, 2026. Candidates must separately complete the MDI application even after registering for CAT 2026. MDI's common application covers PGDM, PGDM-HRM, PGDM-IB, PGDM-Business Analytics and PGDM-BFS at MDI Gurgaon. CAT 2026 is required for the programmes, while candidates applying exclusively to PGDM-IB can alternatively use an eligible GMAT 2026 score.
MDI Gurgaon PGDM 2027-29: Key Highlights
| Particular | Details |
|---|---|
| Institute | Management Development Institute Gurgaon |
| Admission cycle | 2027-29 |
| Application start | September 24, 2026 |
| Application deadline | November 28, 2026, 5 PM IST |
| Entrance exam | CAT 2026 |
| CAT exam date | November 29, 2026 |
| Alternative test | GMAT 2026 for PGDM-IB only |
| Domestic application fee | ₹3,000 |
| Selection rounds | WAT, GD, PI and other profile components |
| WAT-GD-PI period | February to April 2027 |
| Final selection | April 2027 |
The dates are based on MDI's current official admission page.
MDI Gurgaon PGDM 2027-29 Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| MDI application begins | September 24, 2026 |
| MDI application deadline | November 28, 2026, 5 PM IST |
| CAT 2026 | November 29, 2026 |
| WAT-GD-PI rounds | February to April 2027 |
| Final selection announcement | April 2027 |
MDI states that the WAT-GD-PI process will be conducted between February and April 2027. The institute lists Bengaluru, Gurugram, Kolkata, Hyderabad, Ahmedabad and Mumbai as centres; locations other than Gurugram are currently described as tentative.
MDI Gurgaon PGDM 2027-29 Eligibility Criteria
Candidates must have at least 50% marks or equivalent CGPA in both Class 10 and Class 12. They also need a bachelor's degree with at least 50% marks or equivalent CGPA in any discipline from a recognised university or institution.
The degree-duration requirement varies by programme:
- PGDM: Minimum three-year bachelor's degree
- PGDM-HRM: Minimum three-year bachelor's degree
- PGDM-Business Analytics: Minimum three-year bachelor's degree
- PGDM-BFS: Minimum three-year bachelor's degree
- PGDM-IB: Minimum four-year bachelor's degree
Final-year candidates can apply to the listed programmes if they complete all requirements for their bachelor's degree by June 30, 2027, subject to MDI's documentation conditions.
CGPA Conversion
If a university or institution does not provide a conversion formula for CGPA into marks, MDI states that it will establish the equivalence by multiplying the obtained CGPA by 9.5.
MDI Stage I Shortlisting Criteria 2027-29
MDI's published Stage I criteria for the 2027-29 PGP batch assign the highest proposed weightage to the CAT/GMAT score at 65%. The remaining weightage is distributed among academic performance, diversity and work experience. MDI labels these as proposed weightages for the upcoming batch.
| 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% |
For candidates who have not completed graduation, the graduation component is based on the second year/sixth term, according to MDI's published criteria.
MDI Stage II Final Selection Criteria 2027-29
Candidates shortlisted for the next stage are evaluated using the proposed Stage II weightages. The CAT/GMAT component carries 35%, while WAT, GD, PI, behavioural assessment, graduation, work experience and diversity components make up the remaining weightage.
| 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% |
The regional diversity component covers candidates from the regions and Union Territories specified by MDI, while the sports component applies to national- and international-level competitions.
CAT 2026 and GMAT Requirements for MDI Admission
CAT 2026 is the required entrance test for Indian candidates applying to MDI's listed PGDM programmes. MDI states that the CAT 2026 exam is scheduled for November 29, 2026. There is a programme-specific GMAT provision. Candidates applying exclusively to PGDM-IB can use a GMAT score from a test taken between January 1 and November 28, 2026, provided the test was taken at a GMAT test centre and not online. MDI states that this GMAT route cannot be used for its other programmes.
MDI Gurgaon PGDM Application Fee
The domestic application fee is ₹3,000, inclusive of 18% GST. Candidates can select the MDI Gurgaon programmes they wish to apply for through the unified application form. Candidates applying to both MDI Gurgaon and MDI Murshidabad are required to pay ₹3,590, inclusive of 18% GST. The fee for eligible NRI and international applicants is separately listed as ₹8,496.
MDI Gurgaon PGDM 2027-29 Fee Structure
MDI's current published fee structure for PGDM, PGDM-HRM and PGDM-Business Analytics totals ₹26,55,310 for the two-year programme, subject to revision.
| 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 |
MDI notes that the fee structure is subject to revision.
How to Apply for MDI Gurgaon PGDM 2027-29?
MDI uses a separate online application process. Candidates must register for CAT 2026 separately and then complete the MDI application.
Application Steps
- Visit the official MDI Gurgaon admissions website.
- Register for the MDI online application.
- Select the PGDM programmes you wish to apply for.
- Enter academic and personal details.
- Upload the required information and documents.
- Pay the applicable application fee.
- Submit the application before November 28, 2026, at 5 PM IST.
- Appear for CAT 2026, or use the eligible GMAT route if applying exclusively to PGDM-IB.
- Check the shortlist and participate in WAT, GD and PI if selected.
MDI has a single unified application form for its Gurgaon PGDM, PGDM-HRM, PGDM-IB, PGDM-Business Analytics and PGDM-BFS programmes.
MDI WAT, GD and PI 2027
Shortlisted candidates will be invited for the Group Discussion, Written Analysis Test and Personal Interview process between February and April 2027. MDI currently lists six cities: Bengaluru, Gurugram, Kolkata, Hyderabad, Ahmedabad and Mumbai. The institute states that centres other than Gurugram are tentative.
What Candidates Should Do Now
Candidates planning to apply for MDI Gurgaon PGDM 2027-29 should:
- Check the eligibility requirements of their preferred programme.
- Complete the MDI application before November 28, 2026, at 5 PM IST.
- Ensure they have registered for CAT 2026.
- Check the specific GMAT provision if applying exclusively to PGDM-IB.
- Keep academic records and other application information ready.
- Prepare for CAT 2026 as well as the subsequent WAT-GD-PI process.
- Monitor MDI's website for updates to proposed admission criteria, interview centres and fee information.
Candidates should refer to MDI's official website for the latest admission instructions and any changes to the 2027-29 process.