{"id":5578,"date":"2026-10-10T13:26:35","date_gmt":"2026-10-10T07:56:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.catmock.com\/blog\/?p=5578"},"modified":"2026-10-10T13:26:36","modified_gmt":"2026-10-10T07:56:36","slug":"mdi-vs-iift-2027","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.catmock.com\/blog\/mdi-vs-iift-2027\/","title":{"rendered":"MDI vs IIFT: Which B-School Is Better for Your Career in 2027?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Choosing between MDI Gurgaon and IIFT can shape your entire career trajectory.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Both are top-tier Indian B-schools, but they cater to very different career paths<\/strong>. MDI Gurgaon excels in general management, consulting, and BFSI<\/strong>, while IIFT dominates in international business, trade, and global strategy<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you’re preparing for CAT 2026<\/strong> and targeting the 2027-29 batch<\/strong>, this MDI vs IIFT<\/strong> comparison will help you decide which institute aligns better with your career goals, budget, and specialization preferences.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Quick Overview: MDI vs IIFT at a Glance<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Parameter<\/th>MDI Gurgaon<\/th>IIFT (Delhi\/Kolkata)<\/th><\/tr><\/thead>
Established<\/strong><\/td>1973<\/td>1963<\/td><\/tr>
Flagship Programme<\/strong><\/td>PGDM (Business Management)<\/td>MBA (International Business)<\/td><\/tr>
Duration<\/strong><\/td>2 years (full-time)<\/td>2 years (full-time, 6 trimesters)<\/td><\/tr>
Campus<\/strong><\/td>Gurugram, Haryana<\/td>Delhi, Kolkata, GIFT City, Kakinada<\/td><\/tr>
Entrance Exam<\/strong><\/td>CAT \/ GMAT (for NRI\/foreign)<\/td>CAT (for Indian students)<\/td><\/tr>
Total Fees (2026-28)<\/strong><\/td>\u20b926.55 lakh (incl. hostel & mess)<\/td>\u20b921.82 lakh (Delhi)<\/td><\/tr>
Median CTC (2024-26)<\/strong><\/td>\u20b929.0 LPA (PGDM)<\/td>\u20b926.0 LPA (MBA IB)<\/td><\/tr>
Specialization Focus<\/strong><\/td>General Mgmt, HR, BFSI, Analytics<\/td>International Business, Trade<\/td><\/tr>
Batch Size<\/strong><\/td>~586 students (all programmes)<\/td>240 (Delhi), 240 (Kolkata), 120 each (GIFT\/Kakinada)<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Fees Comparison: MDI vs IIFT<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

MDI Gurgaon PGDM Fees (2026-28)<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Component<\/th>Amount (\u20b9)<\/th><\/tr><\/thead>
Tuition Fee<\/td>19,23,010<\/td><\/tr>
Hostel & Mess<\/td>Included<\/td><\/tr>
Security Deposit (Refundable)<\/td>27,500<\/td><\/tr>
Total<\/strong><\/td>26,55,310<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Also Read : MDI Gurgaon CAT Cutoff 2026<\/mark><\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

IIFT MBA (IB) Fees (2026-28)<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Campus<\/th>Total Fee (\u20b9)<\/th>Notes<\/th><\/tr><\/thead>
Delhi<\/strong><\/td>21,82,000<\/td>Incl. boarding & lodging<\/td><\/tr>
Kolkata<\/strong><\/td>21,32,000<\/td>Incl. boarding & lodging<\/td><\/tr>
GIFT City<\/strong><\/td>19,68,000<\/td>Excl. boarding & lodging<\/td><\/tr>
Kakinada<\/strong><\/td>19,68,000<\/td>Excl. boarding & lodging<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Key Takeaway<\/strong>: IIFT Delhi is \u20b94.7 lakh cheaper<\/strong> than MDI Gurgaon for the 2027-29 batch. However, MDI’s fee includes hostel and mess, while IIFT’s GIFT City and Kakinada campuses exclude these costs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Placements: Which B-School Pays More?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

MDI Gurgaon PGDM Placements (2024-26 Batch)<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Metric<\/th>Value<\/th><\/tr><\/thead>
Average CTC<\/td>\u20b929.5 LPA<\/td><\/tr>
Median CTC<\/td>\u20b929.0 LPA<\/td><\/tr>
Highest CTC<\/td>\u20b997.5 LPA<\/td><\/tr>
Top 10% Median<\/td>\u20b940.3 LPA<\/td><\/tr>
Top 25% Median<\/td>\u20b940.2 LPA<\/td><\/tr>
Top 50% Median<\/td>\u20b932.7 LPA<\/td><\/tr>
Recruiters<\/td>157+<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Also Read : MDI Gurgaon Placements 2025-26: Highest Package Jumps to \u20b997.5 LPA<\/mark><\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

IIFT MBA (IB) Placements (2024-26 Batch)<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Metric<\/th>Value<\/th><\/tr><\/thead>
Median CTC<\/td>\u20b926.0 LPA<\/td><\/tr>
International Offers<\/td>10+<\/td><\/tr>
New Recruiters<\/td>30+<\/td><\/tr>
Top Recruiters<\/td>Accenture, Amazon, BMW, ITC, Cipla, Coca-Cola<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Verdict<\/strong>: MDI Gurgaon offers a \u20b93 LPA higher median CTC<\/strong> (\u20b929 vs \u20b926 LPA). However, IIFT’s international business focus<\/strong> opens doors to global roles and trade-focused careers that MDI’s general management programme may not.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Admission Process & Cutoffs<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

MDI Gurgaon Admission (2027-29 Batch)<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n