Management Development Institute in Gurgaon is inviting applications for management courses – PGDM, PGDM-HRM, PGDM-IB and PGDM-Business Analytics.

Process of admission for both the campuses are separate. The applicants can apply for MDI Admission 2024 before 5 PM on 24 November 2023.

# In addition to the above requirements candidates applying to PGDM-IB through this MDI Admission 2024 must have a minimum of 1 year (one year) post-qualification work experience as on 31st January 2024 after completing 4-year’s Bachelor’s degree.

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# Indian applicants for this MDI Admission 2024 must also have passed CAT. NRI applicants must have passed GMAT. GMAT score is applicable only for Foreign/OCI/PIO/Children of Indian workers in Gulf candidates.

How to apply?

The process to apply for MDI Admission 2024 is online. Applicants can submit application on the official website of MDI at ‘https://admissions.mdi.ac.in/’

1. The URL mentioned above must be typed into the browser and then submitted to allow it to download.

2. After the webpage is available, candidates can click the registration link and provide details like their name, date of birth and create an account with a username and password.

3. After the account is created, applicants come back to the same page ‘https://admissions.mdi.ac.in/’ and then login to apply for MDI Admission 2024.

Direct link to apply for MDI Admission 2024 is here

If they wish to apply for only one programme they can select that programme, in case they want to apply for multiple programmes, they can select the programmes accordingly.

Candidates for MDI Admission 2024 can select MDI-Gurgaon OR MDI-Murshidabad or both. They must note that the admission process for both the campuses are separate.

Registration fees

Candidates applying for MDI Admission 2024 must pay Rs 3000 if they are choosing Gurgaon campus and Rs 1180 if they choose Murshidabad campus.

Those choosing both the campuses can pay Rs 3590 while applying for MDI Admission. NRI applicants for MDI Gurgaon and foreign nationals/Gulf Quota/OCI applicants for MDI-Murshidabad will have to make online payment of Rs. 8496 using Credit Card, Debit Card, Internet Banking.

Admission process

Those who are shortlisted for further process which involves taking part in Group Discussion and Personal Interviews.

Selection will be done based on criteria – performance in qualifying exam, score in CAT or GMAT, performance in Group Discussion, performance in personal interview.

Choice of the course by candidates and availability of seats in that course will also likely be considered before selecting the candidates.

The same for Murshidabad campus are ‘admissions@mdim.ac.in’ and 8348021165.

Designed to monitor the freshness of seafood in real-time by responding to pH changes, the film offers a practical solution for improving food safety and reducing waste.

This film detects the release of volatile amines, compounds typically associated with spoilage, and indicates food quality through visible color changes, say sources from NIT Rourkela.

These natural components make the film biodegradable, safe, and responsive, aligning with sustainability goals and offering a non-invasive way to assess seafood freshness.

Findings

The findings of this research have been published in the journal Food Packaging and Shelf Life in a paper co-authored by Prof. Preetam Sarkar (as the lead corresponding author), along with his research scholars, Mr. Rahul Thakur, Miss Harshi Singhi, Mr. Vedsagar Rajesh Suryavanshi, and Dr. Ravichandran Santhosh.

Other co-authors in this work include Dr. Khalid Gul from NIT Rourkela, Dr. Swarup Roy from Lovely Professional University, Dr. Srinivas Janaswamy from South Dakota State University, Brookings, USA and Dr. Kirtiraj K. Gaikwad from IIT Roorkee.

Fishing

India is the world’s second-largest fish-producing nation, contributing approximately 8% of global fish production, say NIT Rourkela researchers.

It also holds the distinction of being the top five producer of shrimp globally, with frozen shrimp being the top export commodity.

Given the scale and importance of seafood production, innovations that ensure freshness and reduce spoilage are of immense value, say NIT Rourkela researchers.

In this context, intelligent packaging systems, which preserve food while monitoring its quality, are rapidly gaining global interest.

Unlike conventional packaging that serves merely as a protective barrier, the intelligent packaging film developed by NIT Rourkela team offers visual cues about the product’s condition, making it a promising solution for enhancing food safety and reducing waste.

The beetroot peel extract was prepared separately, and then combined with the starch, gum tragacanth, and a small amount of glycerol to cast the films.

These were dried and tested for their pH-sensitivity and effectiveness in monitoring seafood freshness, said Prof Preetam of NIT Rourkela.

Pigments

Beetroot peels contain betalains, a group of pigments known for their bright colours and pH sensitivity, say NIT Rourkela researchers.

These pigments also offer antioxidant and antimicrobial benefits, making them suitable for food-related applications.

Incorporating these natural compounds into the starch-based film creates a biodegradable, safe, and responsive packaging material.

When the seafood begins to spoil and pH levels rise, the film changes colour, providing a clear visual indicator of freshness.

Starch

The choice of Kodo millet starch and gum tragacanth contributes to the film’s biodegradable and eco-friendly profile.

Kodo millet is an underutilised grain with excellent film-forming properties, while gum tragacanth enhances the mechanical strength and flexibility of the material.

The researchers believe that using such agricultural by-products not only supports sustainability but also adds value to food processing waste, such as beetroot peels.

At the laboratory scale, the cost of producing the film was estimated approximately Rs. 900 per kilogram.

When scaled up for industrial production, the cost is projected to range between Rs. 400 and Rs. 600 per kilogram, making it a potentially viable option for commercial use.

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