Admission Process for PGPM/PGP-HRM/PGP-IM

Important Dates for Admission to the PGPM/PGP-HRM/PGP-IM Programme

MDI Online Application form availability	Tuesday, September 5, 2017 to Friday, November 24, 2017
Last Date for submission of Application Form at MDI	Friday, November 24, 2017, 17:00 Hrs
CAT Test date	Sunday, November 26, 2017

ELIGIBILITY

• The candidates must have 50% marks or equivalent CGPA in both X and XII. The candidate must have minimum 3 year’s 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 Parliament or declared to be deemed as a University under Section 3 of UGC Act, 1956, or possess an equivalent qualification recognized by the Ministry of HRD, Government of India. The Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent qualification obtained by the candidate must entail a minimum of three years of education after completing higher secondary schooling (10+2) or equivalent. Candidates appearing for the final examination for the Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent examination) and completing all requirements for obtaining the Bachelor’s degree by 30th June, 2018 can also apply, subject to furnishing evidence to that effect latest by 1st October, 2018; otherwise they may be asked to withdraw from the programme.


• For PGP-IM, on successful completion of the programme requirements, student will be awarded a Post Graduate Diploma in Management , PGP-IM and a MBA in International Management / MIM (Masters in International Management) from ESCP Europe. For PGP-IM, MDI and MBA in International management (ESCP Europe): Candidates must have 50% marks or equivalent CGPA in both X and XII along with Masters or Bachelors (4 years minimum with non -business education of background) 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 Parliament or declared to be deemed as a University under Section 3 of UGC Act, 1956, or possess an equivalent qualification recognized by the Ministry of HRD, Government of India. and Minimum of 2 years of work experience post qualification as on December 31, 2017.


• For PGP-IM, MDI and Masters in International management-MIM (ESCP Europe), Candidates must have 50% marks or equivalent CGPA in both X and XII along with Masters or Bachelors (4 years minimum with non -business education of background)) 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 Parliament or declared to be deemed as a University under Section 3 of UGC Act, 1956, or possess an equivalent qualification recognized by the Ministry of HRD, Government of India. The minimum of 2 years of work experience post qualification as on December 31, 2017 is NOT applicable for PGP-IM and MIM degree of ESCP Europe.


• The basis for computing the percentage obtained by the candidate would be based on the practice followed by the university/ institution/board from where the candidate has obtained the degree/certificate. In case of the candidates being awarded grades/CGPA instead of marks, the equivalence would be based on the equivalence certified by the university/ institution/board from where they have obtained bachelor’s degree/certificate. In case the university/ institution /board does not have any scheme for converting CGPA into equivalent marks, the equivalence would be established by MDI by dividing obtained CGPA with the maximum possible CGPA and multiplying fraction so obtained by 100.

Online Application

Applicants have to apply online by visiting MDI website https://www.mdi.ac.in. They can click on the programme they wish to apply for and follow the instructions given on the website. Online registration will be Open till Friday, November 24, 2017, 17:00 hrs. Candidates have to make an online payment of Rs 2596/-(Incl. of 18% GST) using Credit/Debit card/Net Banking..

NOTE:Applicants have to fill single application form. The preferences of PGPM/PGP-HRM/PGP-IM will be taken only from the shortlisted candidates in the month of January/ February 2018. The shortlisted candidates have to login at MDI website and enter their order of preference for PGPM/PGP-HRM/PGP-IM. Preferences once filled will not be changed at any stage later on.

Selection Process

Candidates who have appeared for the CAT (2017) will be short listed on the basis of the details filled in the application form and their CAT scores. Only the shortlisted candidates will then be called for Group Discussion and Personal Interviews during February and March 2017 at one of the centres, viz. Bangalore, Gurgaon, Kolkata, Hyderabad, Chennai and Mumbai (centres other than Gurgaon are tentative).

Foreign/NRI/PIO Applicants

Foreign/NRI/PIO applicants can be considered for admission on the basis of their valid GMAT scores (taken not before Sunday, 1st January, 2017 and not later than Monday, 20th November, 2017). Applicants have to apply online by visiting MDI website https://www.mdi.ac.in. They can click on the programme they wish to apply for and follow the instructions given on the website. Online registration for Foreign/NRI/PIO Applicants will be Open till Friday, November 24, 2017, 17:00 hrs.

Candidates have to register for MDI Programme at GMAT website at the time of taking GMAT Examination. Applicants shortlisted on the basis of their GMAT score will be interviewed by MDI. NRI Applicants who are residing in India during the period of admission process i.e. July-December, 2017 will have to appear for the CAT and will not 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 NRI status of applicants. Candidates have to make an online payment of Rs 8496/- (Incl of 18% GST) using Credit/Debit card/Net Banking.

Admission Offer

Successful candidates will be intimated of their final selection in April –May 2018. The fees and schedule of payment details are given below:

Fee and Other Expenses for PGPM/PGP-HRM/PGP-IM 2017 – 19

S.No.	Nomenclature of Fees	PGPM/PGP-HRM		PGP-IM
		First Year	Second Year	1st & 2nd Year (Combined)
1	Tuition Fees	Rs 7,50,750	Rs 7,50,750	Rs 21,38,760
2	Boarding Charges	Rs 63,525	Rs 63,525	Rs 61,360
3	Lodging Charges	Rs 71,610	Rs 71,610	Rs 69,350
4	Reading Material Fee	Rs 36,960	Rs 36,960	Rs 43,680
5	Students Welfare Activities	Rs 20,790	Rs 20,790	Rs 20,150
6	Library Fee	RS 28,875	RS 28,875	RS 28,100
7	Alumni Fee	Rs 12,600	-	Rs 12,500
8	Security Deposit	Rs 23,100	-	Rs 22,500
	Total	Rs10,08,210	RS 9,72,510	Rs 23,96,400
	Grand Total of Two Year	Rs 19,80,720		Rs 23,96,400
	Tuition fee and other charges for NRI/Foreign Students (excluding boarding and lodging expenses which are payable in INR and mentioned in the table above)	US $ 35,832	US $ 35,831	US $ 96,408
	Grand total of Two year for NRI/Foreign students	US $ 71,663		US $ 96,408

*PGP-IM Students do not have to pay any tuition fees at ESCP-Europe location. However Students have to bear visa fees, visa assistance fees, social security, travel cost, lodging & boarding at Europe. ESCP-Europe will assist students by providing information about accommodation availability. However, students will have to make final arrangements on their own. At present approximate cost of stay in Europe is 600-800 Euros per month. This amount is in addition to the fees mentioned in the table PGPM/PGP-HRM/PGP-IM 2018-20..

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.

Schedule of Payments for PGPM/PGP-HRM (General/ Indian Students)

Installments	Amount
May-18	Rs. 3,00,000
Jun-18	Rs. 3,90,970
Aug-18	Rs. 3,17,240
Mar-19	Rs. 3,38,030
Jun-19	Rs.3,17,240
Sept-19	Rs. 3,17,240
Total	Rs. 19,80,720

Schedule of Payments for PGPM/PGP-HRM (NRI students)

Installments	Amount
May-18	$10,000
Jun-18	$10,000
Aug-18	$15,663
Mar-19	$12,000
Jun-19	$12,000
Sept-19	$12,000
Total	$71,663

Schedule of Payments for PGPIM

Installments	Fee Amount (in Rs.)	NRI  Fee Amount(in $)
May-18	3,00, 000	10, 000
Jun-18	3,90,970	10, 000
Aug-18	8,52,715	38,204
Oct-18	8,52,715	38,204
Total	Rs. 23,96,400	$ 96,408

Some important dates regarding CAT bulletins & CAT are given below:

Starting Date for CAT 2016 registration  :	August 08, 2017
Closing date for CAT 2016 registration  :	September 20, 2017
Common Admission Test Date  :	November 26, 2017

Applicants are required to appear for the COMMON ADMISSION TEST (CAT) conducted by the IIMs. Applicants must refer to the CAT Advertisement for further details. MDI uses CAT for short listing the candidates for its programmes. IIMs have no role either in the selection process or in conducting the programme.