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    Total Fees
    16.70 L
    Exam
    CAT
    Seats
    30

    Fees Details

    General

    16.70 L

    Disclaimer: Data for total fees has been calculated based on all years/semesters as provided by the college. The actual fees may vary.

    Course Details

    MODE

    Full time

    DURATION

    15 Months

    PGDM (PPM) is an initiative to create a programme of excellence for practise, teaching & research in the field of public policy, governance and public management. The prospective participants are civil servants and public officials from central and state governments as well as participants from the development/policy sector. All the participants in the programme are key stakeholders in our mission to develop a professionally sound public policy and public service delivery which meets the needs of inclusive development by strengthening the learning and capacity building needs of officials / executives working in the field of public affairs and public service delivery.

    PGDM (PPM) offers a unique integration of management concepts, tools and techniques with stress on public policy formulation, analysis and implementation, including the design and execution of delivery systems. It is a fifteen month programme designed in collaboration with Department of Personnel and Training, Government of India. Several Cadre Controlling Authorities (CCAs) of the Government of India regularly sponsor their service officers for this progamme. In the past, participants have usually been from the three All India Services and Group A (Class–I), Central and State Services.

    FEE AND OTHER EXPENSES for PPM 2026-27 (SUBJECT TO REVISION)
    Nomenclature of FeesAmount
    Part A – Domestic Component
    Tuition Fees
    Rs 11,10,000
    Boarding ChargesRs 1,32,450
    Lodging ChargesRs 1,65,500*
    NGO / Industrial Visit
    Rs 70,000
    Learning Material Fee
    Rs 76,000
    Students Activities
    Rs 32,000
    Library FeeRs 42,250
    Alumni FeeRs 14,300
    Security Deposit (Refundable)Rs 27,500
    Total FeeRs 16,70,000

    * Rs. 2,99,600 – In case of single occupancy.

    Installment monthGeneral Participants (Amount in INR)
    At the time of Admissions (by September 2025) Rs 4,00,000
    15th November till 25th November 2025Rs 6,55,775
    15th February till 25th February, 2026Rs 6,14,225
    TotalRs 16,70,000

    Important dates

    Exams and EventsDates
    CAT
    Application Date (Mode - Online)
    2 Aug'26 - 15 Sep'26
    CAT
    Admit Card Date (Mode - Online)
    3 Nov'26 - 28 Nov'26
    CAT
    Exam Date (Mode - Online)
    28 Nov'26 - 28 Nov'26
    XAT
    Application Date (Mode - Online)
    14 Jul'26 - 5 Dec'26
    XAT
    Admit Card Date (Mode - Online)
    19 Dec'26 - 2 Jan'27
    XAT
    Exam Date (Mode - Online)
    2 Jan'27 - 3 Jan'27
    MAT
    Application Date - PBT: September session - Last date to apply (Mode - Online)
    6 Sep'26 - 6 Sep'26
    MAT
    Admit Card Date - PBT: September session (Mode - Online)
    9 Sep'26 - 12 Sep'26
    MAT
    Exam Date - PBT: September session (Mode - Online)
    12 Sep'26 - 12 Sep'26
    MAT
    Application Date - CBT: September session - Last date to apply (Mode - Online)
    13 Sep'26 - 13 Sep'26
    MAT
    Admit Card Date - CBT: September session (Mode - Online)
    16 Sep'26 - 19 Sep'26
    MAT
    Exam Date - CBT: September session (Mode - Online)
    19 Sep'26 - 19 Sep'26

    Eligibility Criteria

    FOR DOPT SPONSORED APPLICANTS

    ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA AS PER DoPT

    The programme is open to officers of All India Services, Central Services (organized & non-organized, technical & non-technical), faculty members of State Administrative Training Institutes and also officers of the State Civil Services (SCS)/Non-State Civil Services (Non-SCS) subject to the following eligibility conditions:

    Length of service Age Earlier Training

    Length of serviceOfficers should have completed 5 years of Group ‘A’ service as on commencement of the programme.
    AgeThe officers should have at least five years remaining service after completion of the programme.
    Earlier TrainingThe officers should not have undergone a training Programme of 12-weeks or more duration in India during a period of 5 years preceding the date of commencement of this Programme. Further, the officer should not have undergone a Programme of training abroad of more than 2-weeks in preceding 2-years, more than one month in preceding 3-years or more than six months in the preceding 5-years.
    FOR SELF-SPONSORED APPLICANTS
    • The Applicants must have 50% marks or equivalent CGPA in both class X and XII.
    • The Applicants must have minimum 5-year 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 the Parliament or declared as deemed to be University under Section 3 of UGC Act 1956 or possess and equivalent qualification recognized by the Ministry of HRD, Government of India.
    • At least 5 years of post-qualification executive work experience as of 31st March 2026.

    Only paid and full-time work experience required, acquired after completing the Bachelor's Degree. Apprenticeship, Articleship, Internship, etc., which form an integral part of a course of study, should not be treated as work experience.

    Shortlisting of applicants for the selection process will be done on the basis of the details provided in the application form and their valid Common Admission Test (CAT-2025) / a valid GMAT / XAT 2026 score to be eligible for admission.

    Admission Details

    Application/ Selection Process

    • The online application form for the PPMProgramme of MDI Gurgaon shall be available on the MDI website with necessary instructions.
    • Online registration will be open till July 11, 2026, 17:00 hrs.
    • Applicants have to make an online payment of Rs.3000 (Rupees three thousand only) inclusive of 18% GST.
    Selection Process

    Shortlisting of Applicants for the selection process will be based on the details provided in the application form and their valid CAT, GMAT, or XAT scores. The personal interview for the shortlisted applicants would be scheduled on July 13 - 19, 2026 (Tentatively). The Shortlisted Applicants may be called for a personal interview at the MDI Gurgaon campus or through online (Zoom), for which the intimation will be given in advance.

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