Admission process for DoPT-sponsored applicants for the 2026-27 Batch
Application form for SELF-Sponsored for the batch 2026-27
DoPT Sponsored Candidates
Date of opening of application form: May 14, 2026
Last date for accepting the admission application: July 11, 2026
Personal Interview: July 13-19, 2026
Result Notification and Admission Offer: July 20, 2026
Commencement of Classes: August 14, 2026
Self-Sponsored Candidates
Date of opening of application form: May 18, 2026
Last date for accepting the admission application: July 11, 2026
Personal Interview: July 13-19, 2026
Result Notification and Admission Offer: July 20, 2026
Commencement of Classes: August 14, 2026
ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA AS PER DoPT
The programme is open to officers of All India Services, Central Services (organized & non-organized, technical & non-technical), faculty members of State Administrative Training Institutes and also officers of the State Civil Services (SCS)/Non-State Civil Services (Non-SCS) subject to the following eligibility conditions:
Length of service Age Earlier Training
| Length of service | Officers should have completed 5 years of Group ‘A’ service as on commencement of the programme. |
|---|---|
| Age | The officers should have at least five years remaining service after completion of the programme. |
| Earlier Training | The officers should not have undergone a training Programme of 12-weeks or more duration in India during a period of 5 years preceding the date of commencement of this Programme. Further, the officer should not have undergone a Programme of training abroad of more than 2-weeks in preceding 2-years, more than one month in preceding 3-years or more than six months in the preceding 5-years. |
The DoPT the application forms can be downloaded from MDI Gurgaon website, https://doptcirculars.nic.in/Default.aspx?URL=sXEnLVe4EsJg
Or The DoPT website, 19th 12-Months Hybrid Programme on Public Policy and Management (PPM) course at MDI.pdf (https://dopt.gov.in). Completed applications must be sent to (on or before 11 July 2026)
Shri Manoj Kataria,
Section Officer (LTDP), Room No. 403, Block-4,
Old JNU Campus, New Delhi-110067
E-mail: [email protected]
With a copy to,
Public Policy Management Office
Management Development Institute
Mehrauli Road, Sukhrali
Gurugram 122007, INDIA
E-mail Id: [email protected]
Phone : 0124-4560553/4560000
Only paid and full-time work experience required, acquired after completing the Bachelor's Degree. Apprenticeship, Articleship, Internship, etc., which form an integral part of a course of study, should not be treated as work experience.
Shortlisting of applicants for the selection process will be done on the basis of the details provided in the application form and their valid Common Admission Test (CAT-2025) / a valid GMAT / XAT 2026 score to be eligible for admission.
Shortlisting of Applicants for the selection process will be based on the details provided in the application form and their valid CAT, GMAT, or XAT scores. The personal interview for the shortlisted applicants would be scheduled on July 13 - 19, 2026 (Tentatively). The Shortlisted Applicants may be called for a personal interview at the MDI Gurgaon campus or through online (Zoom), for which the intimation will be given in advance.
| Domestic Component | |
|---|---|
| Nomenclature of Fees | Amount |
| Tuition Fees | Rs 11,10,000 |
| Boarding Charges | Rs 1,32,450 |
| Lodging Charges | Rs 1,65,500 |
| NGO / Industrial Visit | Rs 70,000 |
| Learning Material Fee | Rs 76,000 |
| Students Activities | Rs 32,000 |
| Library Fee | Rs 42,250 |
| Alumni Fee | Rs 14,300 |
| Security Deposit (Refundable) | Rs 27,500 |
| Total Fee | Rs 16,70,000 |
* Rs. 2,99,600 – In case of single occupancy.
| Installment month | General Participants (Amount in INR) |
|---|---|
| At the time of Admissions (by September 2026) | Rs 4,00,000 |
| 15th November till 25th November 2026 | Rs 6,55,775 |
| 15th February till 25th February, 2027 | Rs 6,14,225 |
| Total | Rs 16,70,000 |
Note: MDI Gurgaon reserves the right to enhance fees and other charges at any point in time during the Academic Year. Due notice will be given when such changes are made.
You may contact the PPM Office at [email protected] or call 0124-4560553 / 4560380 or Prof. Avanish Kumar at [email protected] for details.
The Successful Applicants will be offered provisional admission in July 2026. The selected Applicants will have to pay the first instalment of the fee by the given deadline; failing which, their offer of admission will be withdrawn without any further intimation.
Shomita Biswas (IFS) - Joint Secretary, GoI,
PGDM-PPM (2018-19 batch)
“The learnings from the programme has given me a different perspective to look at public policies. Definitely, now I am better equipped to articulate of the issues relating to public policies and approach them with different and innovative ways. I am grateful to MDI Gurgaon for that.”
Ram Swaroop Sharma - Commandant, Mewar Bhil Corps, Rajasthan Policy Service
PGDM-PPM (2016-17 Batch)
“The program empowers skills for efficient methods to systematically investigate policy and practice. It has helped me in integrating law, policy and citizens perspective”
Rakesh Kumar Yadav - IG Trg CRPF,
PGDM-PPM (2016-17 batch)
“Not only was the PG Diploma in Public Policy and Management of immense value to me as a serving officer, but also an opportunity to meet and learn from the finest faculty of India in MDI Gurgaon. The programme for me was an interesting study of how to bridge the gap between government policies and people”
Brajesh Mishra - Deputy Director General, Dept. of Telecommunication
PGDM-PPM (2016-17 batch)
“The exposure to a public-policy paradigm in MDI Gurgaon has enriched my knowledge base and constantly enabled me towards evidence-based decision making. PGDM-PPM motivated me to pursue a Fellow program in public policy and governance from MDI Gurgaon. It’s a place that allows reflection and realization to resolve policy dilemmas”
BK Jha, DIG BSF Kashmir
PGDM-PPM (2010-11 batch)
“At that time, I was in the Commandant rank in the Force. One year plus residential program was well knit to cover all important management issues, basic tenets related to public policies, and global best practices being followed in government organizations. It was one of the most glorious periods in my life for academic pursuit. After this program, I evolved not only at a personal level but also in my overall functioning on day-to-day life.”