How will MDI Gurgaon be as a brand in the future compared to IIM?

MDI Gurgaon is considered at par with some and better than most of the IIM. Here are some reasons why:

1. Improved Admission Process: MDI has improved its admission process over the years. Earlier, CAT scores were given more weightage, but now the institute has realized that it cannot be the sole selection criteria. More weightage is given to other parameters such as work experience, diverse industry experience, etc. This has improved the quality of incoming batches by leaps and bounds.
2. Location: The institute is located in Gurgaon, which is a well-known business hub. This gives the institute an advantage in terms of industry connections and placement opportunities.
3. Other successful programs: MDI offers a successful dedicated PGPHR program that ensures better industry contacts with people who really matter, in campus recruitment exercises. The institute also offers a lot of government-related programs, which help in establishing quality industry contacts and frees them from the burden of abiding by ever-changing HRD ministry moods and tantrums.
4. Faculty: MDI has a large and experienced faculty. The institute delivers in terms of both numbers and quality. Gurgaon as a location again helps in terms of retiring with a career in academia and still staying in an urban setup, along with giving access to some quality consulting assignments.

However, MDI also struggles against issues like archaic institutional management practices, lack of modernization in terms of infrastructure, etc. These are common problems faced by most of the good institutions in the country. Despite these challenges, MDI has managed to establish itself as one of the top B-schools in India, and its reputation continues to grow.