Post Graduate Diploma in Management (Public Policy and Management) - PGDM (PPM) at MDI Gurgaon

If you are looking at Post Graduate Diploma in Management (Public Policy and Management) - PGDM (PPM), MDI Gurgaon in Gurgaon runs it as a 18-month, full-time postgraduate course. The intake is 60 seats a year. The total fee on record is ₹9.61 lakh, which works out to about ₹53,000 a year.

At its core, the programme covers how organisations run: accounting, marketing, finance, human resources, operations and business communication, usually with case studies and an internship.

MDI Gurgaon is a private institute, founded in 1972. This page brings together what is on record for this course at MDI Gurgaon — fees, seats, eligibility, the admission route and placements — so you can judge it before you apply.

Most PGD programmes follow a similar pattern: the first year builds the foundations, the middle years go deep into the subject, and the final year is given over to electives, a major project and usually an internship.

Here that means how organisations run: accounting, marketing, finance, human resources, operations and business communication, usually with case studies and an internship. Typical first jobs: management trainee, business development, sales, marketing or operations roles.

The exact syllabus is set by the college or its affiliating university and changes from year to year, so ask MDI Gurgaon for the current semester-wise plan.

Here is how the fee on record breaks down. Fees are for the whole course unless marked otherwise, and apply to PGD programmes at MDI Gurgaon as a group.

Colleges revise fees most years, and hostel, transport and exam charges are often billed separately. Confirm the current figure with MDI Gurgaon before you pay anything.

To be considered for Post Graduate Diploma in Management (Public Policy and Management) - PGDM (PPM), you usually need a bachelor's degree in any subject, usually with around 50% marks. The minimum marks on record at MDI Gurgaon are: X: 50.0, XII: 50.0, Graduation: 50.0.

Admission to this kind of course is usually through CAT, MAT, XAT and CMAT. Reserved-category candidates generally get a relaxation in the minimum marks. Check MDI Gurgaon's prospectus for the exact cut-off this year.

Here is the usual route in:

1. Check that you meet the eligibility above and register for the entrance exam in time.
2. Take CAT, MAT and XAT and keep your scorecard.
3. Apply to MDI Gurgaon on its website (www.mdi.ac.in) or through the enquiry form on this page, and take part in counselling if a state or central body runs it.
4. Once you are offered a seat, verify your documents (marksheets, ID, category certificate if any) and pay the admission fee to confirm it.

The latest placement figures on record (2024) show an average package of ₹25.5 lakh and a median package of ₹24.2 lakh at MDI Gurgaon. These are college-wide figures, not only for this specialisation.

For Post Graduate Diploma in Management (Public Policy and Management) - PGDM (PPM) specifically, the average salary on record is ₹25.58 lakh a year.

Placement numbers vary a lot by year and by branch. Ask the placement cell for the branch-wise report of the last two batches.

Before you decide, it helps to be clear on these:

• Are you genuinely interested in how organisations run? You will spend 18 months on it.
• Can you manage ₹9.61 lakh over the course, plus hostel and living costs? Ask about scholarships and education loans.
• Are the placement figures above good enough for your goals? Ask for the branch-wise numbers.
• How does MDI Gurgaon compare with other colleges offering PGD in and around Gurgaon?