About MDI Gurgaon PGDM-IB
PGDM-IB is MDI’s international business programme. MDI allocates students to Emlyon Business School, Lyon, France, or ESCP Business School, France, through a randomised selection process. Students spend two semesters at the allocated partner institution.
International business. Compare the curriculum, eligibility, cost and programme-specific placement data before selecting it in the MDI application form.
European partner study
MDI allocates students to Emlyon Business School, Lyon, France, or ESCP Business School, France, through a randomised selection process. The programme includes two semesters at the allocated partner institution. Students do not pay tuition to the partner institution if they complete the academic requirements within one year.
PGDM-IB Eligibility & Admission 2027–29
At least 50% in Class 10 and 12; a recognised bachelor’s degree of minimum four years with at least 50%; and at least one year of work experience as on 31 January 2027 after completing that degree. A three-year bachelor’s degree is not eligible.
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-IB Fees: What Is Included and What Is Extra?
Published fee reference: ₹32,54,000 (published 2026–28 fee). MDI may revise fees; confirm the 2027–29 schedule before payment.
The published 2026–28 fee is ₹32,54,000: tuition ₹26,00,000; boarding ₹1,52,000; lodging ₹1,88,000; learning material ₹1,34,000; student activities ₹62,500; library ₹75,000; alumni fee ₹15,000; refundable security deposit ₹27,500. Separate costs during the European stay include visa/assistance, social security, travel, daily living, lodging, boarding, books/materials and health/personal insurance.
The European study period involves additional travel, visa, social-security, living, accommodation, meal, book and insurance costs. These are not included in the ₹32.54 lakh published institute fee.
PGDM-IB Placements: Latest Official Programme Data
The 2024–26 report records PGDM-IB average CTC ₹26.30 LPA and median CTC ₹25.00 LPA. Consulting contributed 41.8% of offers and technology/telecom/media 36.4%; BFSI and conglomerate/auto/energy/logistics each contributed 8.2%, FMCG/FMCD 3.6% and e-commerce 1.8%.
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PGDM-IB: Student FAQs
Who is eligible for MDI PGDM-IB?
MDI requires a minimum four-year bachelor’s degree, at least 50% in Class 10, Class 12 and graduation, and at least one year of work experience as on 31 January 2027 after completing the degree. Candidates with a three-year bachelor’s degree are not eligible.
Can I use GMAT for MDI PGDM-IB?
Yes. Candidates applying exclusively to PGDM-IB may use a GMAT score from an in-person test-centre exam taken between 1 January and 28 November 2026. GMAT cannot be used for the other MDI Gurgaon programmes by Indian applicants.
What extra expenses should I budget for PGDM-IB?
MDI says students must separately cover visa and visa-assistance charges, social-security contributions, travel, daily living, lodging, boarding, books and learning materials, and comprehensive health and personal insurance during the European study period.
What is the PGDM-IB average CTC?
The 2024–26 final placement report records ₹26.30 LPA average CTC and ₹25.00 LPA median CTC for PGDM-IB.