MBA Entrepreneurship and Family Business
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NMIMS Mumbai offers 2 years full time MBA in Entrepreneurship and Family Business at its Pravin Dalal School of Entrepreneurship & Family Business Management. The B-school was established to assist family owned firms to be in line with professional organizations. With an Alumni base of 6000 plus entrepreneurs from a family business background, in the last 21 years the NMIMS Pravin Dalal School of Entrepreneurship & Family Business Management Mumbai has taken serious initiatives and has developed expertise in Family Business and Entrepreneurship Management. The School focuses on understanding and respecting each culture and values system existing in Indian markets and brings in transformation by becoming a part of the family thereby actually doing mentoring and handholding.
MBA in Entrepreneurship and Family Business Management develops skills in successfully initiating, expanding, diversifying and managing a business enterprise with focus on understanding real life business situations and business practices. The programme inculcates among students, entrepreneurial competencies including self-confidence, goal setting, planning, information seeking, problem solving and planned risk taking. It provides intensive personal counselling to develop a competent entrepreneur and a successful business executive of tomorrow.
Application complete in all respects should be submitted online at NMIMS SBM website with an application fee of Rs.2800. This fee is apart from the NMAT exam fee of Rs.3000
MBA Entrepreneurship and Family Business Management course offered by NMIMS Mumbai Pravin Dalal School of Entrepreneurship & Family Business Management has a dynamic curriculum designed in conjunction with academics and industry practitioners. It provides the students with the opportunities to master new skills and explore varied perspectives, through the case study method as its chief pedagogical tool to bring to the classroom real-world business scenarios.
NMIMS has an abundance of intellectual capital in the form of faculty members who are renowned in their respective fields and are committed to creating a dynamic learning environment. NMIMS MBA Entrepreneurship & Family Business curriculum is divided in two years. The first year curriculum is based on Core courses followed by summer internship while the second year courses also include specialization courses.
The MBA Entrepreneurship & Family Business Program at NMIMS is a 2 year full time UGC recognized MBA programme. The programme offers specialization in Entrepreneurship, and Family Business Management in its final year.
For admission to NMIMS University MBA Entrepreneurship & Family Business Course, step by step process to fill and submit application to NMIMS Mumbai is as below:
- Online application on NMIMS website has to be duly submitted & payment of application charges need to be made in any of the prescribed mode within stipulated time.
- It is candidate's responsibility to select the program preference at the time of filling up the application form
- Candidates are required to fill only one application form even if they are applying for multiple programs/campuses
- The NMIMS Application fee is Rs.2800 whether applying for one MBA or multiple MBA programmes. The Common Application must be submitted online only. The application fee can be paid by means of Credit card, Debit Card, and Payment wallet. This is apart from the NMAT exam registration fees of Rs.3000/-
NMIMS Mumbai MBA Entrepreneurship & Family Business eligibility to apply for admission has following key points in its eligibility criteria
- Bachelor’s Degree in any discipline from Recognized university (Minimum 50% in Aggregate / final year)
- Those candidates who have obtained their degree by doing a part-time course or through distance learning, correspondence courses, externally, open school from recognized University are eligible to apply and register as per UGC guidelines
- Entrance Test Score like NMAT by GMAC is not required. Take NMIMS entrance test
- Work Experience is not required
- Good oral and written communication skills
- Actual involvement in running of family business
- Should have registered Family Business
- Total commitment to self-improvement
The admission process of the two year full time MBA Entrepreneurship and Family Business Management Programme at NMIMS Mumbai has following steps:
- Step-1: Register and apply for NMAT exam with registration fee of Rs.3000. You should Register with NMIMS before your scheduled date of exam or NMIMS last date whichever is earlier.
- Step-2: Apply for NMIMS Mumbai Admission with application fee of Rs.2800.
- Step-3: Candidates will be shortlisted based on their academic profile, active involvement and interest in entrepreneurship/family business, NMIMS written test
- Step-4: Final selection process for NMIMS MBA Entrepreneurship and Family Business Admission 2025 depends on performance in performance in personal interview, written test, academic profile, communication skill and other achievements
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Post Graduate Program In Management (PGPM)
IIM Shillong Post Graduate Programme in Management is the 2 years full time residential programme. It is the flagship programme of IIM Shillong. On successful completion of PGP, the candidate will be awarded MBA degree by IIM Shillong.
During the two years of PGP at IIM Shillong, you will have diverse possibilities to redefine your career, life and the world. Chisel your analytical and creative thinking abilities. Explore new ideas, cultures, perspectives, opportunities, master new skills, practices to transform your world and that of business.
IIM Shillong not only offers diverse areas of specialization in General Management, Marketing, HR, IT, Analytics, Finance, Operations among others but also offers International Immersion to the students to gain global business perspective. IIM Shillong offers Global standards of academic excellence, action-oriented research, value based consultancy, and quality education with innovative academic programmes, course curriculum and pedagogical innovations that enables its students to the challenges of a constantly changing and dynamic global business environment. Core values of IIM Shillong include Openness to new ideas and experiences, Intellectual freedom, Self-experimentation and creative pursuit, Adherence to fair, just and ethical practices, Compassion for others.
Application process for admission at IIM Shillong opens with the start of CAT registration process. Candidates have to apply for CAT by the last date. At this stage, there is no need to apply and pay separately for IIM Shillong Admission. After release of CAT exam result, IIM Shillong separately opens its registration and application window. You can register by the stipulated date
Admission/Selection Process for Candidates for PGP (MBA) at IIM Shillong is through CAT. The selection of the candidates for admission to the PGP at IIM Shillong is a two-step process.
In the first step, candidates are short-listed for Personal Interview (PI) round from among the candidates who have a valid CAT score, who have applied to the programme and who satisfy the eligibility criteria for the programme. Detailed Admission process is as below:
- The candidate must have appeared and scored the minimum required percentile in CAT.
- Candidates are short-listed for PI round which is conducted in many cities. Candidates are shortlisted from among the candidates who have a valid CAT score, who have applied to the programme and who satisfy the eligibility criteria for the programme
- After the PI round, IIM Shillong will award weightages to various parameters and admission offers are made by IIM Shillong to successful candidates.
- The final selection is based on a diverse set of attributes which includes performance in CAT, performance in PI round, academics, diversity, work experience among others
Admission offer letter would be sent to all successful candidates. Candidates, who are offered admission, need to confirm their acceptance by completing all the required formalities by the stipulated date
IIM Shillong PGP curriculum make you dive into a challenging, rigorous and holistic program that chisels you in time-tested management principles as well as current best practices. You also get the exposure to evolve next generation practices through active interaction with industry on a continuous basis. The PGP program blends core courses and elective courses spread over six terms in two years with a two -month internship at the end of year one.
Choice of specialization is offered in second year. You can choose the subject of your choice with a Course of independent Study. A general management perspective with the Capstone courses is offered to enable you to lead an economically and ecologically sustainable world.
To further enrich the experience of the participants, the curriculum is supplemented by visits to foreign universities with a view to enabling understanding of business management from different cultural perspectives. Visits to industries in those countries are also a part of the Programme. The International Immersion is optional module.
The evolving, interdisciplinary curriculum at IIM Shillong is delivered in a collaborative learning setting to offer a holistic development towards active experiential learning and participant oriented case methodology. Students will engage with the industry and academia as well as the local community as facilitators and catalysts of change. A judicious blend of class room teaching, case analysis, simulation, modeling, scenario building, industry analysis will ignite active participation to enhance knowledge, attitude, skills and a mindset for the dynamic world outside.
Register and apply for CAT exam by paying the requisite application fee for the exam. On the page 4 of CAT application form, you need to select IIM Shillong PGP and other programs and select the interview city. Your application for IIM Shillong admission is submitted. At this stage, you do not need to apply and pay separately for IIM Shillong Admission. After declaration of CAT exam result, IIM Shillong opens its application window. You should register and apply at IIM Shillong PGP admission website with requisite fees. You also need to check at IIM Shillong website whether you are shortlisted by entering your CAT registration ID and password
- IIM Shillong Eligibility criteria require that the candidate must hold a bachelor's degree of minimum 3 years duration after class 12, with at least 50% marks or equivalent CGPA.
- The candidate should appear in CAT exam and must score minimum prescribed sectional and overall score to be considered for shortlisting.
- Candidates appearing for the final year bachelor's degree/equivalent qualification examination and those who have completed the degree requirements and are awaiting results are also eligible to apply for Admission
Admission/Selection Process for Candidates for PGP (MBA) at IIM Shillong is through CAT. The selection of the candidates for admission to the PGP at IIM Shillong is a two-step process.
In the first step, candidates are short-listed for Personal Interview (PI) round from among the candidates who have a valid CAT score, who have applied to the programme and who satisfy the eligibility criteria for the programme. Detailed Admission process is as below:
- The candidate must have appeared and scored the minimum required percentile in CAT.
- Candidates are short-listed for PI round which is conducted in many cities. Candidates are shortlisted from among the candidates who have a valid CAT score, who have applied to the programme and who satisfy the eligibility criteria for the programme
- After the PI round, IIM Shillong will award weightages to various parameters and admission offers are made by IIM Shillong to successful candidates.
- The final selection is based on a diverse set of attributes which includes performance in CAT, performance in PI round, academics, diversity, work experience among others
Admission offer letter would be sent to all successful candidates. Candidates, who are offered admission, need to confirm their acceptance by completing all the required formalities by the stipulated date
Post Graduate Programme for Executives (PGPEX)
IIM Shillong PGPEx programme is a one year program designed specifically for professionals with work experience. The program aims at equipping the participants with adequate management knowledge and skills to enable them to captain trans national businesses and operate at strategic levels with a global outlook by synergizing all functional areas of management. The International Immersion Module gives students an opportunity to broaden learning and deepen knowledge about an increasingly globalized economic environment. On successful completion of the program, the participants are awarded Executive MBA degree.
During the 12 month program, candidates will develop critical problem-solving skills with functional management knowledge that brings a contemporary solution to today’s challenges. Candidates choose the subjects of their choice, with the flexibility to pursue international immersion and in-company training while experiencing multicultural life and working styles.
Eligible candidate should apply online before the last date. The application for PGPEX admission is invited in two rounds. A candidate can apply in any one round depending upon the outcome in the first round.
- Filling of the application form by interested candidates
- Shortlisting of applicants for Group Discussion and/or Personal Interview. The applicants will be informed about this process, once they are shortlisted for the process.
- Conduct of Group Discussion and/or Personal Interviews. Each applicant is expected to select three venues for this, in the order of their preference. The Institute will intimate the applicants about the final venue and schedule of this process. The differently abled and overseas applicants will have the option to attend this process over online mode.
- Declaration of successful and wait listed candidates
IIM Shillong12 month PGPEX curriculum comprises of diverse modules including Foundation, Functional, Language, Electives (Specialization), Integrative courses, International Immersion Module, Work shop and Innovative Camp.
While the program participants have to visit a foreign land for in-company projects, visit a partner institution with similar program objectives, and earn credits as part of the global curriculum, the Innovative Camp will cover Entrepreneurship,
Management Consultancy, Identifying New Business Models/Plans.
The international module of the program in the past has been facilitated by inputs and knowledge sharing by faculty from Fudan University, China; Ocean University, China; University of Newcastle, Australia; EM Lyon Business School, France; IE Business School, Spain. The program participants in the past have spent substantial time understanding the distinctiveness of innovations, business practices, and management styles in China. In 2023, the batch visited Barcelona, Spain, attended classes at EADA Business School, and completed five courses. They also visited multiple industries, undertook live projects in four reputed European companies, and presented business solutions to CXOs.”
- The application for IIM Shillong admission for PGPEX has two rounds.
- The Application Fee is Rs 3000 which is non-refundable and non-adjustable. Candidates can apply in any one of the rounds; depending on the outcome of the first round, the remaining seats will be filled in during the second round.
- If some candidates are put in waitlist at the end of the first round, they will be considered for admissions, subject to availability of seats, at the end of second round.
For PGPEX programme, IIM Shillong seeks a highly-selective cohort of professionals with a blend of corporate experience, intellectual curiosity, and international ambition. The eligibility criteria to apply for the programme are:
- A bachelor’s degree or equivalent from a recognized institution with minimum aggregate marks of 50% or equivalent.
- Minimum 5 years of full-time work experience after bachelor’s degree. Relaxation up to 1 year is available for candidates with at least 1-year field experience outside India.
- IIM Shillong accepts CAT (Min 50 percentile (overall)) and GMAT (Min 500 score (overall). IIM Shillong will consider last 2 years CAT performance or last 5 years valid GMAT score.
- Filling of the application form by interested candidates
- Shortlisting of applicants for Group Discussion and/or Personal Interview. The applicants will be informed about this process, once they are shortlisted for the process.
- Conduct of Group Discussion and/or Personal Interviews. Each applicant is expected to select three venues for this, in the order of their preference. The Institute will intimate the applicants about the final venue and schedule of this process. The differently abled and overseas applicants will have the option to attend this process over online mode.
- Declaration of successful and wait listed candidates
Post Graduate Programme in Management for Working Executives
PGPWE is a 2-year MBA program where regular live classes are held over electronic mode, and the participants experience in-campus immersion for selected days. It is designed for professionals who wish to revisit an academic environment without taking a career break. PGPWE participants continue to work while they study, and thus the application of classroom learning is instantaneous.
MBA WE is designed for professionals who aspire for greater roles in their organisations. This general management program is beneficial to professionals in business and industry, not-for-profit organizations, government and policy, research, and academics. After successfully completing the course, the participants would get MBA degree.
To apply for admission to the program, fill and submit Application Form online by paying requisite application fee
The admission process for MBA-WE will be conducted in two rounds. The process will involve the following steps:
- Filling of the application form by interested candidates
- The candidates not having valid CAT/GMAT score will need to appear for WE-MAT
- Candidates will be shortlisted for Interview Round. The applicants will be informed about this process, once they are shortlisted for PI round
- PI round will be conducted in Online mode
- Successful and wait listed candidates will be informed
MBAWE curriculum is spread over 24 months and is taught in hybrid mode – Online as well as class room sessions. The program offers key specialization areas to choose from. While regular live classes are held over electronic mode, the class room sessions are held full-day on weekends, or on pre-selected evening hours during the week. The classroom teaching days require time away from work.
MBAWE program employs technology to enhance learning. Besides, IIM Shillong stresses in-person participation in classroom discussions, considered critical to the learning experience. MBAWE students enhance learning experience in-campus immersion. MBAWE program, being a two-year master degree program, allows the students to pursue higher studies like PhD after successful completion.
- Application for admission to IIM Shillong PGPWE programme should be filled and submitted online before the last date
- Application fee to apply for admission is Rs 3,000/-. The fee is non-refundable and non-adjustable
- A Bachelor’s Degree or its equivalent in any discipline with minimum 50% aggregate marks or an equivalent CGPA [45% in case of the candidates belonging to Scheduled Caste (SC), Scheduled Tribe (ST) and Differently Abled (DA)].
- Minimum 3 years of full-time work experience after graduation.
- There will be written eligibility test for admission – Working Executive Management Aptitude Test (WE-MAT). The WE-MAT would follow a similar pattern as the Common Admission Test (CAT) conducted by IIMs. However, those having either of minimum 50 percentile in CAT or score of at least 500 in GMAT are eligible to be exempted from the above test.
- IIM Shillong will consider last 2 years CAT performance or last 5 years valid GMAT score.
- Filling of the application form by interested candidates
- The candidates not having valid CAT/GMAT score will need to appear for WE-MAT
- Candidates will be shortlisted for Interview Round. The applicants will be informed about this process, once they are shortlisted for PI round
- PI round will be conducted in Online mode
- Successful and wait listed candidates will be informed
PhD in Management
IIM Shillong offers 4 years full time doctoral programme – PhD in Management.
The program is immersive, rigorous and interdisciplinary. Field work with a deep industry connect forms an integral part of study. An important part of the programme is dissertation which begins in year three. On completion of the programme candidates will be awarded Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) by IIM Shillong.
The scholars are expected to complete the program in four years. However, in case the programme is not completed within the stipulated time, the participants may be allowed to have two more years to complete the programme.
Application should be submitted with a tentative research proposal, wherein the candidate will have to present the tentative research problem proposed to be researched upon.
- Fill in and submit the application form with Research Proposal
- Shortlisting of candidates will be done for the Personal Interview/Interaction based on the profile and tentative research proposal.
- The applicants will be informed about this process, once they are shortlisted for Personal Interview
- Each applicant is expected to select three PI venues in the order of their preference. The Institute will intimate the applicants about the final venue and schedule of this process.
- Personal Interview/Interaction with the candidate will be conducted
- Offer of admission will be extended to selected candidates.
The commitment to the Doctoral program is four years which includes an enriching research focused, out-put oriented course work. The scholars are expected to complete the program in four years and ensure that they complete the requirements of the program within this stipulated time. However, the candidates who are unable to complete the program within the stipulated time may be allowed to continue in the program depending upon their progress. After completion of four years into the program an extension of two years may be granted subject to approval from the Doctoral Committee.
In the first year, the structure of course work comprises core, flexi-core, and research based courses leading to an understanding of management discipline, building theoretical foundations in the core area, develop basic skills for analyzing managerial problems and instill research interest. In their second year, the scholars will undergo Term-IV courses. As part of Term-IV courses, the scholar will undertake two credits from the PGP Basket of electives in consultation with their supervisors. The participant will start working on the primary research problem of the PhD thesis under the guidance of the Thesis Advisory Committee (TAC).
From third year onwards, the doctoral dissertation work provides them with an opportunity to make original contributions to an area of management or to one of its disciplines. The scholar is expected to work towards presenting papers at a conference, journal publications and other scholarly contributions. The candidate will have to prepare and submit the doctoral thesis and then submit the duly modified thesis for evaluation. Every scholar is expected to work at least 10 hours every week during the third and fourth year as Research/Teaching Assistant with a faculty member
- Fill in the application form
- You can apply upto two areas and should submit separate application for each area
- Attach a tentative research proposal with the topic of research problem proposed to be researched upon.
- Submit the application with other required documents
- A master’s degree post bachelor’s degree obtained in 10+2+3 pattern with at least 55% marks in the bachelor’s level and 60% in the master’s level; or A 5-year integrated master’s degree obtained after completing higher secondary schooling in 10+2 pattern, with at least 55% marks in the bachelor’s level (if explicitly provided) and 60% in the master’s level, or A master’s degree post 4 year/8 semesters bachelor’s degree in 10+2+4 pattern, with a CGPA of 6.5 or above or equivalent marks, or A professional qualification like CA, ICWA, CS, with at least 55% marks in B.Com degree,
- Qualified Common Admission Test (CAT) held by IIMs in last 2 years form the date of application, or Qualified GATE, GRE, GMAT, and JRF (UGC/CSIR) examination and have a valid score
- Candidates who have already obtained a two-year PGDM from any of the IIMs with a CPGA equivalent to 60% or more are exempted from the above requirement and can apply directly through the prescribed Application Form.
- Fill in and submit the application form with Research Proposal
- Shortlisting of candidates will be done for the Personal Interview/Interaction based on the profile and tentative research proposal.
- The applicants will be informed about this process, once they are shortlisted for Personal Interview
- Each applicant is expected to select three PI venues in the order of their preference. The Institute will intimate the applicants about the final venue and schedule of this process.
- Personal Interview/Interaction with the candidate will be conducted
- Offer of admission will be extended to selected candidates.
Post Graduate Diploma in Management (PGDM)
MDI Gurgaon PGDM: Curriculum, Placements, Fees, Admission, Dates
Management Development Institute (MDI) Gurgaon is ranked amongst the top B-schools in the country and offers prestigious full-time MBA-equivalent PGDM programs. MDI Gurgaon last date to apply 2025 is November 28, 2025. Apply Now. Read more details about MDI Gurgaon PGDM Curriculum, Placements, Fees, Admission, Dates.
MDI Gurgaon Post Graduate Diploma in Management (PGDM) is the flagship programme of MDI Gurgaon. The two-year full-time MDI PGDM programme is approved by the All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE), Government of India and recognized by the Association of Indian Universities (AIU) as equivalent to an MBA degree of an Indian University. MDI Gurgaon PGDM is consistently rated among India’s top 10 MBA programmes in India.
MDI Gurgaon PGDM admission can be divided into following stages:
- The candidates seeking admission to MDI Gurgaon PGDM programme must appear in CAT exam
Then, candidate should apply separately for MDI admission. MDI application process is open from Thursday, 25th September 2025, till Friday, November 28, 2025. - Shortlisting of candidates for the GDPI process will be done on the basis of the details provided in the application form and their CAT scores.
- Shortlisted candidates will be called for Group Discussion and Personal Interviews at a center in Bangalore, Gurugram, Kolkata, Hyderabad, Chennai and Mumbai.
- The final selection of the candidates will be based on weightages of CAT scores, WAT-GD-PI, Behavioral Assessment test, Academic merit, Academic diversity, Work experience, and social diversity etc as per weightages given in Table below.
MDI Gurgaon PGDM curriculum is structured over six terms of about three months each, spread across two academic years. The first four terms cover the core courses, with the majority completed in the initial three terms, providing students with a strong foundation in management. After Term 3, every student undertakes a compulsory summer internship of eight to ten weeks to gain practical exposure. In the second year, students can choose elective courses to specialize in up to two functional areas from Accounting & Finance, Operations Management, Marketing, Strategy, or Information Management. MDI Gurgaon follows a continuous evaluation system, where students earn letter grades in each course, and the Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) is computed as the credit-weighted average of all grade points earned. MDI Gurgaon curriculum is constantly revised on an ongoing basis with practitioner input.
MDI Gurgaon PGDM teaching methods include lectures, case studies, seminars, assignments, live pro-jects, group discussions, business games, outbound based experiential learning activities, educational excursions, role plays, simulation exercises, group work, and field visits.
MDI PGDM students can also study for one term in a partner foreign institution in lieu of his/her study term at MDI. A number of international scholarships are available for these students.
How to Apply for Admission at MDI Gurgaon?
MDI application form is available at MDI website. Apply now. You need to complete MDI application form filling in following steps:
Step 1: Fill Personal Details
On the first page you should fill your name, father’s & mother’s name, email ID, Password, Country, Mobile number and submit at Sign up column. After completing the step 1, you will receive the confirmation message. You should now click on ‘Activate Your Account’. An OTP will be received by you on email and mobile, verify it and proceed to complete the remaining part of MDI registration process
Step 2: Complete CAT Registration & Personal Details
On the next page, you need to fill information on CAT registration number and personal details with address.
Step 3: Upload Photo & Signature
After completing your entrance exam details and personal details, now you should upload your photo and signature of required size as below.
Step 4: Fill Your Work Experience
The next step is to fill your work experience details. All the details should be correct else your candidature may be cancelled.
Step 5: Fill the Details of Extra Curricular Activities
On this page of MDI Application form, you need to fill the correct details of your extracurricular activities of inter-collegiate, institute and higher level of sports, cultural, literary and others
Step 6: Document Details
The required documents are to be uploaded on this page of requisite size like copy of Identification, Class 10, 12 and graduation marksheet/degree among others.
MDI Gurgaon application fees is Rs. 3,000, inclusive of 18% GST. Candidates can select all the MDI programmes they wish to apply for, and pay the fees online.
After completing the above steps, your MDI application form is complete.
MDI Gurgaon eligibility criteria for PGDM Admission have following key points:
- The candidate must hold a minimum 3 years’ bachelor's degree, with at least 50% marks or equivalent CGPA
- The applicant must have also scored a minimum 50% marks or equivalent CGPA in class 10 and 12.
- Candidates appearing for the final examination for the Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent examination) can also apply to the PGDM Program.
- Applicant should appear in CAT exam. MDI accepts only CAT exam scores for shortlisting candidates for GD PI WAT round.
MDI final selection process for admission 2026-2028 batch of the PGDM / PGDM-HRM / PGDM-IB / PGDM-Business Analytics is a multi-stage process.
- MDI Gurgaon shortlists candidates for the WAT-GD-PI process on the basis of the details provided in the application form and their CAT 2025 scores.
- Stage-I MDI shortlisting: MDI Gurgaon shortlists candidates for the WAT-GD-PI round based on multiple parameters, with the CAT score carrying the highest weightage of 70%. Academic performance in Class 10, 12, and Graduation collectively contributes 15%, while work experience (10%), academic diversity (2.5%), and gender diversity (2.5%) ensure a balanced and inclusive selection process.
- Shortlisted candidates will be called for Group Discussion, Written Analysis Test, and Personal Interviews between February and April 2026 at a center in one of the following cities: Bengaluru, Gurugram, Kolkata, Hyderabad, and Mumbai.
- The final selection of the candidates will be based on weightages of CAT scores, WAT-GD-PI, Behavioral Assessment test, Academic merit, Academic diversity, Work experience, and social diversity etc as per weightages given in Table below.
- O.P. Jindal scholarship of INR 1,50,000 for second year students.
- At the end of the second year, MDI Gurgaon awards five merit scholarships of INR 10, 000/- each to the top five students.
- MDI Gurgaon offers merit-cum-means Scholarship scheme for the meritorious students to pursue PGDM courses at MDI Gurgaon belonging to economically weaker Sections (EWS). MDI provides 12 merit cum means scholarships (50% waiver of tuition fees) every year to the students pursuing two-year full time PGDM/PGDM-HRM/PGDM-IB/PGDM-Business Analytics at MDI Gurgaon starting from AY 2021-22.
- Several international scholarships are also available for MDI Gurgaon PGDM students going on the exchange programme to select partner institutions, e.g Sciences Po Lille, University or Maribor, NUCB Business School, Japan.
PGDM Human Resource Management
MDI Gurgaon PGDM PGDM Human Resource Management (HRM)
Management Development Institute (MDI) Gurgaon is ranked amongst the top B-schools in the country and offers prestigious full-time MBA-equivalent PGDM programs. MDI Gurgaon last date to apply 2025 is November 28, 2025. Apply Now. Read more details about MDI Gurgaon PGDM HRM Curriculum, Placements, Fees, Admission, Dates.
MDI Post Graduate Diploma in Management Human Resource Management (PGDM-HRM) is designed to develop holistic business managers. MDI PGDM HRM course is designed by faculty and industry members continuously to ensure a rich academia-industry blend. MDI Gurgaon PGDM HRM programme is approved by the All India Council for Technical Education, Government of India and recognized by the Association of Indian Universities (AIU) as equivalent to an MBA degree awarded by an Indian University.
MDI PGDM HRM programme focuses on enhancing business performance through evidence-based people-processes and practices, improves capability to manage uncertainty & complexity, makes you understand the use of IT and technology-based HR Intervention, offers networking among peers and industry thought leaders.
MDI Gurgaon PGDM HRM admission can be divided into following stages:
- The candidates seeking admission to MDI Gurgaon PGDM HRM programme must appear in CAT exam
Then, candidate should apply separately for MDI admission. MDI application process is open from Thursday, 25th September 2025, till Friday, November 28, 2025. - Shortlisting of candidates for the GDPI process will be done on the basis of the details provided in the application form and their CAT scores.
- Shortlisted candidates will be called for Group Discussion and Personal Interviews.
- The final selection of the candidates will be based on weightages of CAT scores, WAT-GD-PI, Behavioral Assessment test, Academic merit, Academic diversity, Work experience as per weightages given in Table below.
MDI Gurgaon PGDM HRM programme is spread over six terms of three months each. The core courses are covered in first 4 terms. The programme has compulsory eight-to-ten weeks long internship after Term 3. During term 5 & 6, students can opt for electives from OB & HRM area and can also enrich their elective basket by opting for maximum two electives from other functional areas such as Marketing, Finance, or Strategy & General Management. About 20 percent of the course is taught by industry practitioners.
MDI Gurgaon PGDM HRM curriculum follows an interactive and participative pedagogy involving fieldwork, case studies, business games, role-plays, simulation exercises, group discussions, experiential exercises, film reviews, application of concepts and structured and unstructured group work, and hands-on projects with the industry.
MDI Gurgaon PGDM HRM student can study for one term in a partner foreign institution in lieu of his/her study term at MDI. A number of international scholarships are available for these students.
MDI Gurgaon PGDM HRM application form is available at MDI website. Apply now. You need to complete MDI application form filling in following steps:
Step 1: Fill Personal Details
On the first page you should fill your name, father’s & mother’s name, email ID, Password, Country, Mobile number and submit at Sign up column. After completing the step 1, you will receive the confirmation message. You should now click on ‘Activate Your Account’. An OTP will be received by you on email and mobile, verify it and proceed to complete the remaining part of MDI registration process
Step 2: Complete CAT Registration & Personal Details
On the next page, you need to fill information on CAT registration number and personal details with address.
Step 3: Upload Photo & Signature
After completing your entrance exam details and personal details, now you should upload your photo and signature of required size as below.
Step 4: Fill Your Work Experience
The next step is to fill your work experience details. All the details should be correct else your candidature may be cancelled.
Step 5: Fill the Details of Extra Curricular Activities
On this page of MDI Application form, you need to fill the correct details of your extracurricular activities of inter-collegiate, institute and higher level of sports, cultural, literary and others
Step 6: Document Details
The required documents are to be uploaded on this page of requisite size like copy of Identification, Class 10, 12 and graduation marksheet/degree among others.
MDI Gurgaon application fees is Rs. 3,000, inclusive of 18% GST. Candidates can select all the MDI programmes they wish to apply for, and pay the fees online.
After completing the above steps, your MDI application form is complete.
MDI Gurgaon PGDM HRM eligibility criteria for PGDM Admission have following key points:
- The candidate must hold a minimum 3 years’ bachelor's degree, with at least 50% marks or equivalent CGPA
The applicant must have also scored a minimum 50% marks or equivalent CGPA in class 10 and 12. - Candidates appearing for the final examination for the Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent examination) can also apply to the PGDM Program.
- Applicant should appear in CAT exam. MDI accepts only CAT exam scores for shortlisting candidates for GD PI WAT round.
MDI Gurgaon PGDM HRM final selection process is a multi-stage process.
- MDI Gurgaon shortlists candidates for the WAT-GD-PI process on the basis of the details provided in the application form and their CAT 2025 scores.
- Stage-I MDI shortlisting: MDI Gurgaon shortlists candidates for the WAT-GD-PI round based on multiple parameters, with the CAT score carrying the highest weightage of 70%. Academic performance in Class 10, 12, and Graduation collectively contributes 15%, while work experience (10%), academic diversity (2.5%), and gender diversity (2.5%) ensure a balanced and inclusive selection process.
- Shortlisted candidates will be called for Group Discussion, Written Analysis Test, and Personal Interviews between February and April 2026 at a center in one of the following cities: Bengaluru, Gurugram, Kolkata, Hyderabad, and Mumbai.
- The final selection of the candidates will be based on weightages of CAT scores, WAT-GD-PI, Behavioral Assessment test, Academic merit, Academic diversity, Work experience, and social diversity etc as per weightages given in Table below.
- MDI Gurgaon PGDM HRM can avail of merit-cum-means scholarship scheme for the meritorious students belonging to economically weaker sections. MDI provides 12 merit cum means scholarships (50% waiver of tuition fees) every year to the students pursuing two-year full time PGDM/PGDM-HRM/PGDM-IB/PGDM-Business Analytics.
- O.P. Jindal scholarship of INR 1,50,000 for second year students.
- At the end of the second year, MDI Gurgaon awards two merit scholarships of INR 10,000/- each to the top two students.
PGDM International Business
MDI Gurgaon PGDM International Business (IB)
Management Development Institute (MDI) Gurgaon is ranked amongst the top B-schools in the country and offers prestigious full-time MBA-equivalent PGDM programs. MDI Gurgaon last date to apply 2025 is November 28, 2025. Apply Now. Read more details about MDI Gurgaon PGDM IB Curriculum, Placements, Fees, Admission, Dates.
MDI Gurgaon PGDM IB MIM is a prestigious dual degree programme jointly offered by MDI Gurgaon in collaboration with Emlyon Business School, Lyon, France and ESCP Business School, France. Delivered across India and Europe, MDI Gurgaon Post Graduate Diploma in Management International Business (PGDM IB) provides a unique blend of academic rigor and international exposure. Both Emlyon Business School, Lyon, France and ESCP Business School, France hold prominent positions in global rankings. According to the Financial Times (FT) European Business School Rankings 2024, emlyon business school is ranked 11th and ESCP Business School is ranked 5th.
MDI Gurgaon PGDM IB program is delivered in following format:
1. Initial Study at MDI Gurgaon: Students begin the programme with two terms-Term I and II at MDI Gurgaon (Semester 1 of the partner Institution), where the focus is on foundational coursework. This phase emphasizes core inputs across qualitative and quantitative disciplines, aiming to build strong analytical, integrative, and communication skills.
2. International Component: After completing the initial two terms, students proceed to one of the partner institutions (emlyon business school in Lyon, France or to one of the six ESCP Business school campus locations; Paris, Berlin, Madrid, Turin, Warsaw and London) for two semesters (Semester 2 & 3 of the partner institution) equivalent to Terms III, IV, and V of MDI Gurgaon. During this phase, the curriculum provides an in-depth international management perspective, including a mandatory industry internship, primarily based in Europe, to ensure hands-on experience in a global business environment.
3. Final Term at MDI Gurgaon: Upon completion of the international component, students return to MDI Gurgaon for Term VI (Semester 4 of the partner institution), during which they complete the remaining academic requirements.
MDI Gurgaon PGDM IB Diploma & Degree Awarded
Upon successful completion of the MDI PGDM IB programme requirements, the student is awarded a Post Graduate Diploma in Management International Business (PGDM-IB) by MDI Gurgaon, along with a Master in Management (MIM) degree from either emlyon business school or ESCP Business School, depending on the partner institution attended during the international study component.
MDI Gurgaon PGDM IB admission process can be divided into following stages:
- The candidates seeking admission to MDI Gurgaon PGDM IB programme must appear in CAT exam Then, candidate should apply separately for MDI admission.
- MDI application process is open from Thursday, 25th September 2025, till Friday, November 28, 2025.
- Shortlisting of candidates for the GDPI process will be done on the basis of the details provided in the application form and their CAT scores.
- Shortlisted candidates will be called for Group Discussion and Personal Interviews.
- The final selection of the candidates will be based on weightages of CAT scores, WAT-GD-PI, Behavioral Assessment test, Academic merit, Academic diversity, Work experience as per weightages given in Table below.
The programme employs a diverse range of pedagogical methods, including case studies, simulations, lectures, interactive discussions, and role plays to facilitate experiential and applied learning. Students from MDI Gurgaon are fully integrated into international cohorts at both partner institutions. This collaborative and immersive learning environment promotes cross-cultural understanding, broadens global perspectives, and strengthens the ability to work effectively within diverse, international teams.
MDI Gurgaon PGDM IB application form is available at MDI website. Apply now. You need to complete MDI application form filling in following steps:
Step 1: Fill Personal Details
On the first page you should fill your name, father’s & mother’s name, email ID, Password, Country, Mobile number and submit at Sign up column. After completing the step 1, you will receive the confirmation message. You should now click on ‘Activate Your Account’. An OTP will be received by you on email and mobile, verify it and proceed to complete the remaining part of MDI registration process
Step 2: Complete CAT Registration & Personal Details
On the next page, you need to fill information on CAT registration number and personal details with address.
Step 3: Upload Photo & Signature
After completing your entrance exam details and personal details, now you should upload your photo and signature of required size as below.
Step 4: Fill Your Work Experience
The next step is to fill your work experience details. All the details should be correct else your candidature may be cancelled.
Step 5: Fill the Details of Extra Curricular Activities
On this page of MDI Application form, you need to fill the correct details of your extracurricular activities of inter-collegiate, institute and higher level of sports, cultural, literary and others
Step 6: Document Details
The required documents are to be uploaded on this page of requisite size like copy of Identification, Class 10, 12 and graduation marksheet/degree among others.
MDI Gurgaon application fees is Rs. 3,000, inclusive of 18% GST. Candidates can select all the MDI programmes they wish to apply for, and pay the fees online.
After completing the above steps, your MDI application form is complete.
- At least 50% marks or equivalent CGPA in both class X and XII.
- Bachelor’s Degree of minimum 4 years duration with at least 50% marks or equivalent CGPA in any discipline from any University recognized by the AICTE/AIU/ Ministry of HRD, Government of India.
- Applicants to the PGDM IB programme must possess a minimum of 1 year (one year) work experience as on 31st January 2026, after completion of a minimum 4 years duration Bachelor’s degree for the programme. The candidates with 3 years’ duration bachelor degree are NOT ELIGIBLE to apply for PGDM-IB Programme.
MDI Gurgaon PGDM HRM final selection process is a multi-stage process.
- MDI Gurgaon shortlists candidates for the WAT-GD-PI process on the basis of the details provided in the application form and their CAT 2025 scores.
- Stage-I MDI shortlisting: MDI Gurgaon shortlists candidates for the WAT-GD-PI round based on multiple parameters, with the CAT score carrying the highest weightage of 70%. Academic performance in Class 10, 12, and Graduation collectively contributes 15%, while work experience (10%), academic diversity (2.5%), and gender diversity (2.5%) ensure a balanced and inclusive selection process.
- Shortlisted candidates will be called for Group Discussion, Written Analysis Test, and Personal Interviews between February and April 2026 at a center in one of the following cities: Bengaluru, Gurugram, Kolkata, Hyderabad, and Mumbai.
- The final selection of the candidates will be based on weightages of CAT scores, WAT-GD-PI, Behavioral Assessment test, Academic merit, Academic diversity, Work experience, and social diversity etc as per weightages given in Table below.
A few scholarships are available for this program
PGDM Business Analytics
MDI Gurgaon PGDM Business Analytics (BA)
Management Development Institute (MDI) Gurgaon is a top B-schools in India that offers prestigious full-time MBA-equivalent PGDM programs. MDI Gurgaon last date to apply 2025 is November 28, 2025. Apply Now. Read more details about MDI Gurgaon PGDM Business Analytics (BA) Curriculum, Placements, Fees, Admission, Dates.
MDI Gurgaon PGDM Business Analytics (BA) programme is designed to nurture holistic business analytics managers. The course is designed by faculty and industry experts to ensure a rich academia-industry blend. MDI PGDM Business Analytics program is approved by the AICTE.
MDI PGDM Business Analytics aims to groom business managers with following capabilities:
- Global Mindset and Sensitivity with flexibility and resilience
- Capability to address business problems and situations through the lensof analytics
- Capability to manage uncertainty & complexity in different business scenarios
- Understand and apply emerging and next-generation analytical technologies, practices, and tools
- Capability to identify patterns, analyse data, and present logic-based solutions
- Networking among peers and industry thought leaders
MDI Gurgaon PGDM Business Analytics admission process can be divided into following stages:
- The candidates seeking admission to MDI Gurgaon PGDM BA programme must appear in CAT exam Then, candidate should apply separately for MDI admission. MDI application process is open from Thursday, 25th September 2025, till Friday, November 28, 2025.
- Shortlisting of candidates for the GDPI process will be done on the basis of the details provided in the application form and their CAT scores.
- Shortlisted candidates will be called for Group Discussion and Personal Interviews.
- The final selection of the candidates will be based on weightages of CAT scores, WAT-GD-PI, Behavioral Assessment test, Academic merit, Academic diversity, Work experience as per weightages given in Table below.
- MDI PGDM Business Analytics curriculum is spread over six terms of three months each. The core courses are covered in the first 4 terms.
- MDI PGDM Business Analytics program includes eight-to-ten weeks long internship after term 3.
- During terms 5 & 6, students can opt for electives from Operations Management & International Marketing area.
- They can also opt for maximum of two electives from other functional areas such as Marketing/ Economics & Public Policy/ Operations Management/ Accounting & Finance/ Information Management/ Strategy.
MDI Gurgaon PGDM BA application form is available at MDI website. Apply now. You need to complete MDI application form filling in following steps:
Step 1: Fill Personal Details
On the first page you should fill your name, father’s & mother’s name, email ID, Password, Country, Mobile number and submit at Sign up column. After completing the step 1, you will receive the confirmation message. You should now click on ‘Activate Your Account’. An OTP will be received by you on email and mobile, verify it and proceed to complete the remaining part of MDI registration process
Step 2: Complete CAT Registration & Personal Details
On the next page, you need to fill information on CAT registration number and personal details with address.
Step 3: Upload Photo & Signature
After completing your entrance exam details and personal details, now you should upload your photo and signature of required size as below.
Step 4: Fill Your Work Experience
The next step is to fill your work experience details. All the details should be correct else your candidature may be cancelled.
Step 5: Fill the Details of Extra Curricular Activities
On this page of MDI Application form, you need to fill the correct details of your extracurricular activities of inter-collegiate, institute and higher level of sports, cultural, literary and others
Step 6: Document Details
The required documents are to be uploaded on this page of requisite size like copy of Identification, Class 10, 12 and graduation marksheet/degree among others.
MDI Gurgaon application fees is Rs. 3,000, inclusive of 18% GST. Candidates can select all the MDI programmes they wish to apply for, and pay the fees online.
After completing the above steps, your MDI application form is complete.
- The candidate must hold a minimum 3 years’ bachelor's degree, with at least 50% marks or equivalent CGPA
- The applicant must have also scored a minimum 50% marks or equivalent CGPA in class 10 and 12.
- Candidates appearing for the final examination for the Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent examination) can also apply to the PGDM Program.
- Applicant should appear in CAT exam. MDI accepts only CAT exam scores for shortlisting candidates for GD PI WAT round.
MDI Gurgaon PGDM BA final selection process is a multi-stage process.
- MDI Gurgaon shortlists candidates for the WAT-GD-PI process on the basis of the details provided in the application form and their CAT 2025 scores.
- Stage-I MDI shortlisting: MDI Gurgaon shortlists candidates for the WAT-GD-PI round based on multiple parameters, with the CAT score carrying the highest weightage of 70%. Academic performance in Class 10, 12, and Graduation collectively contributes 15%, while work experience (10%), academic diversity (2.5%), and gender diversity (2.5%) ensure a balanced and inclusive selection process.
- Shortlisted candidates will be called for Group Discussion, Written Analysis Test, and Personal Interviews between February and April 2026 at a center in one of the following cities: Bengaluru, Gurugram, Kolkata, Hyderabad, and Mumbai.
- The final selection of the candidates will be based on weightages of CAT scores, WAT-GD-PI, Behavioral Assessment test, Academic merit, Academic diversity, Work experience, and social diversity etc as per weightages given in Table below.
- MDI PGDM Business Analytics scholarship: One Merit cum Means Scholarship belonging to economically weaker sections (EWS) student.
- One Merit Scholarship of Rs 10,000/- (Rupees Ten Thousand only) to the meritorious student of PGDM-Business Analytics Programme on the basis of overall merit ranks of the student in the programme.
- MDI Gurgaon offers merit-cum-means Scholarship scheme for the meritorious students to pursue PGDM courses at MDI Gurgaon belonging to economically weaker Sections (EWS). It is envisaged to provide 12 merit cum means scholarships (50% waiver of tuition fees) every year to the students pursuing two-year full time PGDM/PGDM HRM/PGDM-IB/PGDM-Business Analytics at MDI Gurgaon starting from AY 2021-22.
PGDM Online
MDI Gurgaon Post Graduate Diploma in Management Online is a two year non residential programme for working professionals. It is patterned along the same lines as the flagship PGDM programme of MDI Gurgaon. It gives an opportunity for high performers to earn a premium post graduate management qualification from a leading business school. They can earn this prestigious qualification from anywhere in the world without taking a break from their career. Learning will be rigorous and delivered through Online Synchronous Classes, Asynchronous, self-paced learning and Campus immersion.
The first year of the programme will comprise eight modules of six weeks each. Core (compulsory) courses worth 44 credits would be covered in this year. Elective courses are offered in the second year of the programme over three modules of 12 weeks each. The final module is dedicated to an end-of-programme capstone dissertation.
During the second year of study, participants may choose courses from a bouquet of various electives. Participants may specialize in any of the functional areas including Accounting & Finance, Operations Management, Marketing, Organisational Behaviour & Human Resource Management, Information Management, Strategic Management, Business Analytics and Energy Management. Participants must earn a minimum of 36 credits from elective courses. CGPA would be calculated using the electives comprising 36 credits completed with best performance
Three campus immersions will be conducted - a 2 day induction bootcamp, a 5 day deep dive, and a programme closing wrap-up. Campus visits will include peer networking and workshops conducted by MDI Gurgaon faculty along with industry practitioners. The international immersion is optional and will be organized at the end of the programme based on the intention expressed by participants. The 1-2 additional campus immersions and international immersion are optional and will be organized based on the interest shown by the participants.
Participants may consume the asynchronous content in a self-paced manner. Participants will have the opportunity to attend 15 to 30 hours of synchronous sessions per course (depending on the credits), judiciously spread across the term of the course. Synchronous sessions will be scheduled on evenings and weekends. Peer group discussions and tutorials will also be scheduled by the course faculty. Participants will have access to the recording of synchronous sessions.
The two-year Post Graduate Diploma in Management (Online) is approved by the AICTE, Government of India. It enables young working executives to earn a postgraduate management qualification from a leading business school. They can earn this prestigious qualification from anywhere in the world without taking a break from their career.
Programme Learning Goals (LGs)
• Responsible citizen consciousness
• Global perspective
• Critical and innovative thinking
• Effective communication and collaborative decision-making
• Functional competency
Target Capabilities
• Global mindset and sensitivity
• Holistic business perspective
• Capability to manage uncertainty and complexity
• Capability to lead change
• Capability to create wealth and manage diversity
The candidates will be shortlisted based on overall merit. The candidates will be evaluated on Academic Performance, Quality and Quantity of work experience, Performance in interview, and other evaluation matrices. The offers will be made on a merit basis.
Programme Structure
The first year of the programme will comprise eight modules of six weeks each. Core (compulsory) courses worth 44 credits would be covered in this year.
- Elective courses are offered in the second year of the programme over three modules of 12 weeks each.
- The final module is dedicated to an end-of-programme capstone dissertation
The online application form for PGDM Business Administration Programme of MDI Gurgaon is available on the MDI website with necessary instructions. Applicants have to submit application with an online payment of Rs.3000/- (Rupees three thousand only) inclusive of 18% GST towards MDI Gurgaon PGDM BA application fees.
MDI Gurgaon PGDM Online programme eligibility criteria are:
- The Applicants must have 50% marks or equivalent CGPA in both class X and XII
- The Applicants must have minimum 3-year Bachelor's Degree, with at least 50% marks or equivalent CGPA in any discipline from any
- University recognized by the Ministry of HRD, Government of India.
- A minimum of 2-year of post-qualification executive work experience
- Applicants must have proficiency in English Language
The candidates will be shortlisted based on overall merit. The candidates will be evaluated on Academic Performance, Quality and Quantity of work experience, Performance in interview, and other evaluation matrices. The offers will be made on a merit basis.