Post Graduate Diploma in Management – Business Management (PGDM-BM)

Admission Process for PGDM-BM (Business Management) 2027

18-MONTH (15 MONTHS RESIDENTIAL + 3 MONTHS DISSERTATION)

RESIDENTIAL PGDM FOR EXPERIENCED PROFESSIONALS

IMPORTANT DATES

PGDM-BM 2027 batch
EventPhase 1Phase 2Phase 3Final Phase
Application window opens onOctober 15, 2026December 11, 2026February 01, 2027April 16, 2027 
Application deadlineDecember 10, 2026January 31, 2027April 15, 2027June 15, 2027  
InterviewOnline
Shortlist & Interview DatesBetween December 2026 to June 2027
(Only Online Candidates will be notified by Email)
Declaration of ResultDecember 2026February 2027April 2027June 2027
Commencement of the ProgrammeAugust 1st week 2027
Accepted Entrance Exams ScoresGMAT Scores: July 2023 to June 2027
CAT Scores: 2024, 2025 & 2026
XAT Scores: 2025, 2026 & 2027

*Subject to AICTE extension of approval & notification.

Candidates who will apply till above mentioned deadlines would be shortlisted for Personal Interview accordingly as per the timelines mentioned. Applicants can apply only once in any of the given admission phases. Applying in any phase does not impact your chances of securing an admission offer.

Eligibility

  1. The Applicants must have 50% marks or equivalent CGPA in both class X and XII.
  2. The Applicants must have minimum 3-year Bachelor’s Degree, with at least 50% marks or equivalent CGPA in any discipline from any University incorporated by an Act of the Central or State legislature in India or other educational Institutions established by an Act of the Parliament or declared as deemed to be University under Section 3 of UGC Act 1956 or possess and equivalent qualification recognized by the Ministry of HRD, Government of India.
  3. A minimum of 4-year of post-qualification work experience as on 31st March 2027.
    • Applicant must complete minimum 4 years of full-time work experience as on March 31, 2027.
    • Relevant work experience after graduation will be considered. Internship/training/ project work which were a part of the curriculum will not be considered as work experience. Paid Internship after graduation will be considered.
    • Full time and paid article-ship as part of Chartered Accountancy will be considered as part of the work experience (only upon successful completion of Chartered Accountancy and with valid documentation for article-ship completion). Part time and/or unpaid article-ship will not be considered.
    • Applicants who are entrepreneurs or own ventures, need to submit documents like income tax returns, incorporation certificates, registration certificates, etc. as proof of work experience.
  4. Accepted Exam Scores:Valid CAT/GMAT / XAT

    The Applicants must have Common Admission Test (CAT) / GMAT /XATscore to be eligible for the admission to PGDM-BM 2027.Last 3 years scores of CAT & XAT 5 years scores of GMAT is applicable.

NRI Applicants

NRI applicants can be considered for admission on the basis of their valid GMAT scores.Government of India (GOI) rules will be followed related to admission of these categories of candidates. GOI guidelines will be applicable in determining the status of applicants.

Online Application Process

  • The online application form for PGDM-BM Programme of MDI Gurgaon shall be available on the MDI website https://www.mdi.ac.in. with necessary instructions.
  • Online registration will be open till June 15, 2027, 17:00 hrs.
  • Applicants have to make an online payment of Rs.3000 (Rupees three thousand only) inclusive of 18% GST.
  • NRI Applicants for MDI Gurgaon will have to make an online payment of Rs. 5,000 (Rupees Five Thousand only) inclusive of 18% GST.

Selection Process

Shortlisting of Applicants for the selection process will be done on the basis of the details provided in the application form and their CAT or GMAT or XAT scores. The Applicants would be shortlisted on the basis of their GMAT/CAT/XAT scores will be called for Personal Interview. Only shortlisted candidates will be notified by Email. Personal Interviews will be conducted in online mode. Interviews of shortlisted applicants will be conducted on a rolling basis.

Admission Offer

Successful Applicantswill be made a provisional offer for admission accordingly. The selected Applicants will have to pay the first instalment of fee by the given deadline, failing which their offer of admission would be withdrawn, without any further intimation.

Fee Structure & Payment Schedule

FEE AND OTHER EXPENSES for PGDM-BM 2027 (subject to change)

The fees for general participants of PGDM-BM 2026 is INR 18,50,000/- (Incl. Security deposit of INR 27,500/- (Refundable) and Alumni Fee of INR 15,000/-). The fee includes Tuition Fee, Cost of Learning Material, basic accommodation facility on campus (double occupancy*), Meals charges, Library services & student activities fee.

  • Rs. 2,99,600/- in case of single occupancy.

Tuition Fee and other charges for NRI participants (excluding boarding and lodging charges) is US$7,240

INTERNATIONAL IMMERSION COMPONENT

There is also a provision of International Immersion Module. The expenses for the International Immersion Module shall be borne by the students on an actual basis in addition to the programme fees.

SCHEDULE OF PAYMENT FOR PGDM-BM – 2027(Subject to change)

Installment monthGeneral Participants
(Amount in INR)
NRI (Amount in US $)
At the time of Provisional admission offer25,00010,000
15 days after the provisional admission offer3,75,000-
15th November till 25th November 20277,46,12510,000
15th February 2028 till 25th February 20287,03,8757,240
TotalINR-18,50,00027,240

Note: MDI reserves the right to enhance fee and other charges at any point of time during the Academic Year. Due notice would be given, while making such changes.

You may contact Executive Admissionsat [email protected] or 0124-4560793 for details.