About MDI Gurgaon PGDM-Business Analytics
MDI says the programme is designed to develop holistic business analytics managers who can address business problems through analytics, apply emerging analytical technologies, identify patterns and present logic-based solutions.
Business analytics. Compare the curriculum, eligibility, cost and programme-specific placement data before selecting it in the MDI application form.
Programme structure published by MDI
- Six terms of three months each.
- Core courses in the first four terms.
- Compulsory eight-to-ten-week internship after Term 3.
- Eight electives from Operations Management and Information Management in Terms 5 and 6, with up to two electives from other functional areas.
- MDI states that 20% of the course is taught by industry practitioners.
PGDM-Business Analytics Eligibility & Admission 2027–29
At least 50% in Class 10 and 12 and at least 50% in a recognised bachelor’s degree of minimum three years. CAT 2026 is required for Indian applicants.
Application timeline
| Event | Official schedule |
|---|---|
| MDI application start | 24 September 2026 |
| MDI application deadline | 28 November 2026, 5:00 PM IST |
| CAT 2026 | 29 November 2026 |
| WAT–GD–PI (where applicable) | February–April 2027 |
Published selection weightage
MDI’s 2027–29 criteria page gives the following weights for PGDM, PGDM-HRM, PGDM-IB and PGDM-Business Analytics. PGDM-BFSI is not named in that table.
| Stage I component | Weight |
|---|---|
| CAT score | 65% |
| Class 10 / Class 12 / Graduation | 5% each |
| Academic diversity / Gender diversity | 5% each |
| Work experience | 10% |
| Stage II component | Weight |
|---|---|
| CAT score | 35% |
| GD / WAT / Behavioural Assessment / PI | 10% / 5% / 5% / 20% |
| Graduation | 5% |
| Academic diversity / Gender diversity / Regional diversity / Sports | 2.5% each |
| Work experience | 10% |
MDI does not publish a fixed numeric CAT cutoff in the current admission notice. The 96 percentile shown in the 2024–26 placement report is the batch’s average CAT percentile, not an official cutoff or guaranteed call threshold. MDI’s admissions FAQ says aggregate and sectional CAT cut-offs are considered.
PGDM-Business Analytics Fees: What Is Included and What Is Extra?
Published fee reference: ₹26,55,310 (published 2026–28 fee). MDI may revise fees; confirm the 2027–29 schedule before payment.
The published 2026–28 fee is ₹26,55,310, the same combined schedule listed for PGDM and PGDM-HRM. It includes tuition, boarding, lodging, learning material, student activities, library, alumni fee and refundable security deposit. The official fee schedule should be checked for any 2027–29 revision.
PGDM-Business Analytics Placements: Latest Official Programme Data
The 2024–26 report labels this cohort PGDM-BN. It records ₹26.20 LPA average CTC and ₹25.70 LPA median CTC. Consulting contributed 36.6% of offers, BFSI 30.0%, technology/telecom/media 16.7%, conglomerate/auto/energy/logistics 10.0% and FMCG/FMCD 6.7%.
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PGDM-Business Analytics: Student FAQs
What is the MDI Business Analytics fee?
The published 2026–28 fee for PGDM-Business Analytics is ₹26,55,310. It includes the listed tuition, boarding, lodging, learning material, activities, library, alumni fee and refundable security deposit.
How is the MDI Business Analytics programme structured?
MDI describes a six-term programme. Core courses are covered in the first four terms; students complete a compulsory eight-to-ten-week internship after term 3. In terms 5 and 6, students can choose eight electives from the OM and IM areas and up to two electives from other functional areas. MDI states that 20% of the course is taught by industry practitioners.
What was the latest PGDM-Business Analytics placement average?
The 2024–26 report calls the programme PGDM-BN and records ₹26.20 LPA average CTC and ₹25.70 LPA median CTC.