MANAGEMENT DEVELOPMENT INSTITUTE GURGAON

PGP 2019-21
Admissions Office
Date: January 10, 2019

The admission to MDI Gurgaon PGP Programmes is carried out in two stages.

Stage 1: (Short listing): The short listing of candidates for WAT-GD-PI is done on the basis of CAT-2018
percentiles including sectional cut offs. The minimum CAT cut-off percentile is decided based on the
number of candidates to be shortlisted. The number of candidates to be shortlisted is decided as per
admissions policy of MDI Gurgaon.

Stage 2: (WAT-GD-PI): The shortlisted candidates go through the following process:

1. Written Analysis Test (WAT): Candidates have to submit a written analysis on the topic
provided. The evaluation of WAT is done on two parameters (1) Analysis & Conceptual Clarity
and (2) Grammar, Spelling & Presentation.
2. Group Discussion (GD): Candidates have to discuss on a particular topic in group discussion. The
evaluation of GD is on two parameters: (1) Group Behavior (2) Content and Subject matter.
3. Personal Interview: Thereafter candidates have to appear for personal interview. The
evaluation is done on three parameters: (1) Communication (2) Analytical Ability and (3)
Personality Profile.
4. The weightage for the three components of selection are given below:

Requirement Weightage
CAT-2018 Overall CAT-2018 55%
score
X, XII, Academic
Application Score Diversity, Gender 15%
Diversity and
Work Experience
WAT-GD-PI 30%

The merit list is prepared by considering CAT-2018 scores, Application score and WAT-GD-PI Score.

Other Important information related to PGP Admissions 2019 are as follows:

1. Applicants will able to check their result online once the list of shortlisted candidates is finalized
for WAT-GD-PI.

2. The shortlisted candidates will be asked to submit their preferences for PGPM/PGP-HRM/PGP-
IM in prescribed format at the time of WAT-GD-PI.

3. Candidates are not allowed to make any change in their preferences of programmes once made.

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