MDI Gurgaon Ranking 2026: NIRF, FT & QS Rankings
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MDI Gurgaon Ranking 2026
The MDI Gurgaon 2026 ranking depends on the list, because NIRF ranks the institute within India while the FT and QS rank programmes worldwide. MDI is a standalone management institute and not a university. NIRF therefore ranks it in the Management category only. The lists also measure different things. NIRF scores teaching, research, graduation outcomes, outreach and perception. Global lists weigh career progress, salary and international reach.
9th
NIRF Management
2025 list, score 71.96
67th
FT Masters in Management
2026 list
Joint 51st
QS Full-Time MBA, Asia
2027 edition
3
Accreditations
AACSB, AMBA and EQUIS
Read the NIRF row first. It ranks MDI Gurgaon against Indian management institutes, using data that the institutes file themselves. Recruiters and parents in India quote it most.
What Is the MDI Gurgaon Ranking in India?
The MDI Gurgaon ranking in India is 9th in NIRF Management 2025, up from 11th in 2024. The MDI Gurgaon national ranking in the NIRF Management list has stayed between 9th and 13th since 2021. NIRF 2026 has not been published yet.
Stream rankings
Management
Outlook India, 2026
#2
Management
Business Today, 2026
#6
Management
IIRF, 2025
#3
Management
India Today, 2025
#6
Management
NIRF, 2025
#9
MDI Gurgaon Ranking Highlights 2026
The table shows the latest MDI Gurgaon ranking from each list that it appears in. MDI also keeps its own B-School Ranking page.
| Ranking | Category | Latest position |
|---|---|---|
| NIRF 2025 | Management | 9th |
| Financial Times 2026 | Masters in Management | 67th |
| Financial Times 2026 | Executive Education, Custom | 47th |
| QS 2027 | Full-time MBA, Asia | Joint 51st |
| QS 2027 | Full-time MBA, Global | 301+ band |
These MDI Gurgaon ranking details are as published by each list. The MDI Gurgaon ranking 2026 will change when NIRF publishes its next Management list.
MDI Gurgaon NIRF Ranking 2026
The MDI Gurgaon NIRF ranking 2026 for Management is not published yet, and NIRF 2025 is the latest list, which placed MDI 9th. The score was 71.96 out of 100. NIRF 2025 is the MDI Gurgaon ranking in India that most students and parents follow.
| NIRF edition | Management rank | Score |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 9 | 71.96 |
| 2024 | 11 | 66.85 |
| 2023 | 13 | 64.88 |
| 2022 | 13 | 64.70 |
| 2021 | 11 | 67.59 |
| 2020 | 10 | 65.95 |
| 2019 | 12 | 61.89 |
| 2018 | 12 | 59.59 |
How Is the MDI Gurgaon NIRF Ranking Scored?
The MDI Gurgaon ranking for 2025 builds a score of 71.96 from five parameters, and Perception is the lowest by far.
94.96
Graduation Outcomes
NIRF 2025
78.96
Teaching, Learning and Resources
NIRF 2025
70.58
Outreach and Inclusivity
NIRF 2025
66.07
Research and Professional Practice
NIRF 2025
24.01
Perception
NIRF 2025
The low Perception score reflects what survey respondents believe about MDI and does not measure what it delivers. It is the one parameter that holds the score down. Check every edition on the NIRF Management list.
MDI Gurgaon QS Ranking 2026
The MDI Gurgaon ranking in the QS 2027 edition is joint 51st among Asian full-time MBA programmes, and it sits in the 301+ band globally. The Asia rank has moved within a narrow range since 2023.
| QS edition | Full-time MBA, Asia |
|---|---|
| 2023 | 41st |
| 2024 | Joint 40th |
| 2025 | Joint 42nd |
| 2026 | Joint 52nd |
| 2027 | Joint 51st |
Why Is MDI Gurgaon at 301+ in QS but 9th in NIRF?
QS compares MDI with full-time MBA programmes in many countries, while NIRF compares it only with Indian management institutes. The MDI Gurgaon ranking in India can be 9th while its global band stays wide. Read the NIRF row if you plan to work in India, and the QS row if you plan an overseas career.
MDI Gurgaon Financial Times Ranking 2026
The MDI Gurgaon ranking in the Financial Times Masters in Management list is 67th in 2026, up from 72nd in 2025 and 85th in 2024. MDI announced the 2026 position on 7 September 2026. The Executive Education Custom list is a separate table.
| FT year | Masters in Management | Executive Education, Custom |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 85th | Not listed by MDI |
| 2025 | 72nd | 61st |
| 2026 | 67th | 47th |
Which MDI Gurgaon Programme Is in the FT Masters in Management List?
MDI's announcement names no programme. The FT list covers pre-experience master's programmes, so do not read it as a rank for the whole institute. Ask the admissions office which programme was submitted before you use this rank in a decision.
MDI Gurgaon Course-Wise Ranking 2026
The MDI Gurgaon ranking is for the whole institute, as it publishes no separate rank for the PGDM, PGDM-HRM, PGDM-IB, Business Analytics or BFS. NIRF ranks the institute as a whole.
Only One List Is Tied to a Type of Programme
The Executive Education Custom list ranks programmes that a school designs for client companies, and MDI is 47th in it.
Is PGDM-IB Ranked Separately?
No, but PGDM-IB has NBA accreditation until 31 December 2031, as does PGDM-HRM. The IB programme also leads to a second master's degree from emlyon or ESCP, which have their own FT positions.
MDI Gurgaon Ranking Comparison With Other Business Schools 2026
In NIRF 2025 Management, the MDI Gurgaon ranking is behind IIM Calcutta and IIM Indore, and ahead of XLRI, SIBM Pune, IIFT and SPJIMR. The scores show how close the middle of the list is.
| NIRF 2025 Management | Rank | Score |
|---|---|---|
| IIM Ahmedabad | 1 | 83.29 |
| IIM Calcutta | 7 | 77.34 |
| IIM Indore | 8 | 75.68 |
| MDI Gurgaon | 9 | 71.96 |
| XLRI Jamshedpur | 10 | 70.63 |
| SIBM Pune | 11 | 67.90 |
| IIFT Delhi | 17 | 62.93 |
| SPJIMR Mumbai | 20 | 62.06 |
Things People Also Search About
How Big Is the Gap Between MDI Gurgaon and the IIMs?
The MDI Gurgaon ranking is 3.72 points behind IIM Indore and 5.38 points behind IIM Calcutta. It is 1.33 points ahead of XLRI. A gap of one or two places should not decide your choice. Compare fees, placement outcomes and the city.
Is MDI Gurgaon Better Than IIFT and SPJIMR?
On the NIRF 2025 Management list, MDI is 9th, IIFT is 17th and SPJIMR is 20th. MDI leads IIFT by 9.03 points and SPJIMR by 9.90 points. NIRF does not rank the PGDM-IB against IIFT's own IB programme, so compare fees and median pay as well.
How Do Magazine Rankings Rate MDI Gurgaon?
The MDI Gurgaon ranking in magazine lists, as its page shows, is BusinessWorld at 5th, India Today at 7th, Business Today at 7th and The Week at 8th in its 2026 block. These are magazine surveys and not government lists. MDI reports them, so read each magazine's method before you rely on one.
Does MDI Gurgaon Have Triple Crown Accreditation?
Yes, MDI Gurgaon added EQUIS on 12 December 2025. It already held AACSB since 2021 and AMBA since 2005, renewed in 2024. MDI says only five Indian institutions hold all three.
Commonly asked questions
Answers to what readers ask most often.
Q: Which MDI Gurgaon ranking should a parent trust most?
Use NIRF for the MDI Gurgaon national ranking against other Indian institutes, and the FT and QS lists for global standing. Do not mix them in one comparison. Data Sources: NIRF Management 2025 list and MDI Gurgaon B-School Ranking page, October 2026.
Q: What does joint 51st mean in the QS ranking of MDI Gurgaon?
It means QS gave MDI the same position as another school, so two schools share that rank. Data Sources: QS Full-time MBA Rankings, Asia 2027.
Q: Are MDI Gurgaon's partner schools in the Financial Times list?
Yes, MDI's disclosure lists ESCP at 7th and emlyon at 12th in the FT Masters in Management 2025. They are the two partners of PGDM-IB. Data Sources: MDI Gurgaon mandatory disclosure, AY 2025-26.
Q: Is MDI Gurgaon approved by AICTE?
Yes, AICTE approved it for 2026-27 as a private self-financing institute. The approval letter is dated 30 April 2026. Data Sources: AICTE approval letter 2026-27, MDI Gurgaon.
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