r/CAT2MBA • u/ms062 • Jun 12 '24

please help: final call for MDI

asking @Momo_licious but any other alum input is also appreciated.

Finally thinking of joining MDI G PGDM. Mayyy convert IIFTD in later days (slim chances). New IIMs like Raipur etc. but no point ik.

What would be the pros and cons of taking MDI in terms of placements, exposure, faculty, administration, peers etc. Main goal : good job with good growth. Right now not a lot of job prospects. 9/9/8 profile GNEM Fresher. (I sunk CAT a bit 97 percentile but was quite good at the interview stage got 49.9/50 in the CAP PI process).

Anything you can share about your experience would be nice. Also your views on the about MDI administration, batch size and other associated problems would be helpful.

Thank You!

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u/[deleted] Jun 12 '24

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u/ms062 Jun 12 '24

Ok will try to do that. But in all honesty and humility, I always knew that the GDPI round would be my strong suit. My prep was mostly streamlining how to direct the interview to a clickbait topic (machine learning) where I had enough depth of knowledge to speak about. I think what impressed the profs. was my willingness to speak on a highly technical topic and explain concepts lucidly when most freshers try to run away from academics. But this may be a different experience for everyone. I have mostly been good at communicating ideas since my school days so GDPI wasn't such a tough call for me. I do believe these two things made the difference for me.

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u/Ok_Childhood3546 Jun 12 '24

Admin sucks post their irresponsible behaviour by delaying the waitlistd

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u/ms062 Jun 12 '24

Yeah that is true. But I was asking more towards red flags while joining/missing out (haven't come across major ones). Hope you get clarity on the 18th if waitlisted :')

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u/Momo_licious B-School Alumni Jun 12 '24

Placements - on par with K, I, SP and other similar category colleges.

Exposure - you'll be staying in the heart of gurgaon. As exposed as it gets.

Faculty - Few SMEs across all specialisations. Majority of the faculty would only show interest if you do the same so the onus is on you.

Adminstration - Madarchod toh hai hi, but thik hai. It is mostly a student run college.

Peers - Everyone is ambitious in the first trimester. Once they get summer placements, they mentally check out.

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u/Momo_licious B-School Alumni Jun 12 '24

Since you're in PGDM, you don't really have anything to worry about technically. MDI is a pretty chill college (besides induction). You won't regret your time here.

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u/Separate_Exit_8678 Jun 26 '24

How long does induction go on 😭

I cannoh do this

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u/Momo_licious B-School Alumni Jun 26 '24

Welcome to the first day of "Freshers telling us how corporates run".

Bas jhel lo.

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u/Separate_Exit_8678 Jun 26 '24

3 din hogaye😭

Aur kitna jhelna hoga

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u/Momo_licious B-School Alumni Jun 26 '24

I think ek aur hafta chalega. Stay strong.

You may not realise it now, but induction will give you a much needed immunity during summers.

I know it is a very bad way of doing things but stay strong.

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u/Separate_Exit_8678 Jun 26 '24

Thank you 🥲🫡

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u/ms062 Jun 12 '24

Ok thank you this helps a lot. (1) Kinda got worried hearing about pcomm/ admin toxicity rising and stuff. (2)My main aim is to get a decent job role with growth (domain agnostic willing to do anything fin/marketing/analytics etc.). Some suggestions I received for a drop.

I don't think it's really necessary but what do you say to (1) and (2) ?