Great Lakes Institute of Management, Chennai
ApplyGlobally Recognized by AACSB (US) & AMBA (UK) | 18 LPA Avg. CTC for PGPM 2026
Total Fees 22.00 L | Exam CAT | Seats 30 |
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24 MonthsThe PGDM-Business Analytics programme offered at MDI is designed to mentor holistic business analytics managers. The course is designed and reviewed by faculty and industry members to ensure a rich academia-industry blend and also, is benchmarked competitively. The programme is approved by the All India Council for Technical Education, Government of India.
PGDM-Business Analytics attempts to groom holistic business managers with following capabilities:
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CAT Admit Card Date (Mode - Online) | 3 Nov'26 - 28 Nov'26 |
CAT Exam Date (Mode - Online) | 28 Nov'26 - 28 Nov'26 |
Shortlisting of candidates for the WAT-GD-PI process will be done on the basis of the details provided in the application form and their CAT 2026 scores. Shortlisted candidates will be called for Group Discussion, Written Analysis Test, and Personal Interviews between February and April 2027 at a center in one of the following cities: Bengaluru, Gurugram, Kolkata, Hyderabad, Ahmedabad and Mumbai. Centers other than Gurugram are tentative.
The final selection of the candidates will be based on weightages of CAT-2026 scores, WAT-GD-PI, Behavioral Assessment Test, Academic Merit, Academic Diversity, Work Experience, and Social Diversity etc. The admission criteria have also been posted on the MDI Gurgaon website.
Applicants must have a COMMON ADMISSION TEST (CAT 2026) to be eligible for admission to the PGDM, PGDM-HRM, PGDM-IB, PGDM-Business Analytics & PGDM-BFS programs of MDI Gurgaon and PGDM program of MDI Murshidabad. However, applicants applying exclusively to the PGDM-IB programme may also apply using GMAT scores obtained from tests taken between 1 January and 28 November 2026 exclusively at a GMAT test centre (not online) as an alternative to CAT 2026 score.
Please note that the GMAT 2026 score is applicable only for admission to the PGDM-IB programme and cannot be used for admission to other programmes.
Important dates regarding CAT-2026
| Starting Date for CAT 2026 Registration: | Monday, August 3, 2026 |
| Closing Date for CAT 2026 Registration: | Tuesday, September 15, 2026 |
| Starting Date for MDI Online Application: | Thursday, September 24, 2026 |
| Closing Date for MDI Online Application: | Saturday, November 28, 2026 (5:00 PM IST) |
| Common Admission Test Date: | Sunday, November 29, 2026 |
Globally Recognized by AACSB (US) & AMBA (UK) | 18 LPA Avg. CTC for PGPM 2026
Register for XAT 2027 by 28th Oct to become eligible to take the Mock Test | 75+ years of legacy | #1 Entrance Test | 100+ Test Cities | 250+ B-Schools accept XAT Score
Highest Package 29.30 LPA | 12 LPA Median CTC | 230+ Recruiters | AACSB Accredited | Ranked 51 in Asia by QS International
400+ Recruiters | Highest CTC 17.2 LPA | Average CTC 8 LPA | 92% Avg. Placements | Awarded Best Business School of the Year
Last Date to Apply - 19th December 2026 | Highest CTC 68.66 LPA | Average CTC 18.08 LPA | Top 25% Average CTC 24.66 LPA
Ranked #1 In Business & Economics among Indian Universities (Times Higher Education Rankings 2026)
CAT 2026 examination will be conducted on November 29, 2026.
CAT 2026 admit card is scheduled to be released on November 4, 2026.