How can I check MICAT scores?

Candidates can check the MICAT results online from the official website of MICA. The space below mentions the steps to check the MICAT results: Visit the official website of MICA Click on the tab for MICAT scores from the homepage banner Enter the login credentials Click on the 'submit' button to check the MICAT scores Candidates will be able to download the MICAT score report from the login portal. MICA will not host the MICAT results in any mode other than online on the official website. Therefore, candidates must visit the website as per the MICAT schedule and timeline.

When will MICA release MICAT results?

MICA releases the MICAT results for phase I and phase II exams separately. Candidates can find the MICAT result dates on the official website. As per the MICAT 2024 dates released on the official website, candidates will be able to check the MICAT results on December 21 for the first exam phase. While the MICAT results for second exam phase will be released on February 15, 2024. Candidates can also check the MICAT result declaration dates from the official website. Additionally, candidates can find the MICAT result dates mentioned on shiksha's MICAT results article.

What are the details mentioned on MICAT scorecard?

MICA hosts several details on the MICAT scorecard. These details are crucial as the final admission requires the candidates to show the MICAT scorecard during the selection .process. Candidates will come across the following details while checking the MICAT results: Candidates' name Roll number Sectional scores Overall scores Candidates may face hassle during the selection rounds if there is a mismatch in the candidate's name or roll number. Therefore, candidates are advised to check all the details mentioned on the MICAT scorecard.

Are MICAT scores and MICAT final merit list released separately?

Since the MICAT exam is conducted in two phases, MICAT scores for both exam phases are released separately. Mudra Institute of Communications, Ahmedabad, compiles the MICAT results as menntioned below: MICAT scores: This refers to the score of the candidate in the MICAT exam. MICAT scores are released depicting the performance of the candidate in MICAT exam. MICAT shortlists: This refers to list of candidates who are selected for the GE-PI rounds under the selection process. MICAT shortlists are prepared after providing a weightage of 50 per cent each to MICAT scores and scores of the candidates in CAT/XAT/GMAT. MICAT final merit list: This refers to the list of candidates selected for PGDM/PGDM-C admissions. Candidates get their names in the MICAT merit list based on the selection criteria which invbolves a specified weightage for MICAT scores, CAT/XAT/GMAT scores, and GE-PI scores. All three types of performance indicators mentioned above, including the MICAT scores, MICAT schortlists and MICAT final merit list are released separately on the official website.

What is the last date to apply for MICAT exam?

Candidates aspiring for MICAT exam have to fill and submit the registration form before a specified deadline. MICAT registration deadline for both exam phases will vary. Based on the trends, MICAT exam registration for first exam phase ends in the third week of November. Whereas, MICAT registration for the second exam phase concludes in the third week of January. MICAT 2024 registration for first exam phase will conclude on November 20. While the MICAT registration for second exam phase will conclude on January 16. Exact dates to apply for MICAT exam changes across admission sessions. The exam date and application schedule is published over the official website with the exam details. Candidates must keep track of the MICAT exam dates and registration schedule to avoid missing any deadline during the examination process.

What is the eligibility criteria to apply for MICAT exam?

MICAT exam is conducted for admission to PGDM, and PGDMC. Candidates who have completed a bachelor's degree programme in 10+2+3 system are eligible to apply for MICAT. The bachelor's level qualification must be completed in any stream/discipline that is recognised by Association of Indian Universities (AIU). Candidates appearing for final year exam for the Bachelor's degree (or equivalent) are also eligible to apply. Additionally, candidates must apply and appear for any of the following entrance exams to be eliigble for PGDM/PGDMC admissions to MICA: CAT 2023 XAT 2024 GMAT (2022 onwards)

What is the mode of MICAT registration?

Mudra Institute of Communications, Ahmedabad releases the MICAT application form in an online mode. Candidates who wish to apply for the MICAT exam need to apply for the exam online. No other mode is available for the MICAT registration. MICA will not entertain any requests for offline submission of the application form. After submitting the online application form, candidates must take a print out of the MICAT form to retain the same for future references. However, this print-out must not be sent to the official authority. The copy of the filled in form can be used for reference to find any discrepancies in the admit card or MICAT scorecard.

Do I need to add CAT/XAT/GMAT scores to fill MICAT application form?

Candidates need to appear for any of the national level the exams, among CAT, XAT or GMAT to participate in the MICA PGDM selection process. Admissions to MICA PGDM is based on shortlists prepared considering the MICAT scores, national level exam scores, GE and PI scores. Candidates filling the MICAT application form have to enter the scores of national level exam. However, if they are yet to appear for the exams, they can add the exam scores later. MICA provides the facility to add exam scores at later stage of the registration process.

What are the sub sections included in the Aptitude Test conducted under MICAT examination process?

MICAT exam has three sections. The third section of the exam, that is the Aptitude Test has four sub sections. These sub-sections are similar to the syllabus of other competitive exams. However, candidates can answer questions i9n section C only after they submit their responses from Section A and B. The sub sections included in the Section C of MICAT exam are: Divergent-Convergent Reasoning Verbal Ability Quantitative Ability General Awareness Candidates can use CAT or CMAT books to prepare for the sub-sections under Section C of MICAT exam.

What are some important topics from Aptitude Test of MICAT exam?

MICA does not release a detailed syllabus for MICAT. However, MICA notifies the names of the sections with the release of the exam details. Sub-section wise important topics in Section C of MICAT exam are as follows: Divergent-Convergent Reasoning Puzzles Blood Relations Coding-Decoding Number Series Seating Arrangement Data Sufficiency Venn Diagrams Pie Charts Syllogism Verbal Ability Reading Comprehension Grammar Idioms Word Meaning Sentence Correction Para jumbles Antonyms & Synonyms Spelling One-Word Substitution Quantitative Ability Geometry Mensuration Trigonometry Number System Surds and Indices HCF & LCM Logarithms Modern Maths Time-Speed-Distance General Awareness Business Art Mass Media Entertainment Advertising International Business Brands Sports Static GK Besides the topics mentioned above, MICAT exam may be dominated by any other topic. Therefore, candidates must prepare for any type of questions and topics as per the MICAT sections.

Will MICA release official mock tests to prepare for MICAT exam?

Along with the exam details, MICA releases MICAT demo, also known as MICAT mock test. Candidates can use the MICAT demo to get aware pf the user experience of the MICAT exam. Each part of the MICAT mock test is clocked on the similar lines to the MICAT exam. Candidates are not allowed to navigate across the three parts of the MICAT mock test. However, functionality to move across four sub sections of the Aptitude Test is provided in the MICAT mock test as well. After end of the sectional time, MICA will automatically submit the responses marked or unmarked by the candidate. Since MICA does not release the questions of the Psychometric Test, MICAT mock test will be clocked to one minute. However, the actual Psychometric test in the MICAT exam will be clocked to 30 minutes. Candidates cannot go back or move ahead from the Psychometric Test until the end of 30 minutes.

What sections are included in MICAT syllabus?

MICAT exam has a total of three sections. Out of these three sections, third section includes four sub sections to test candidate's aptitude. The overview of the sections in the MICAT exam is mentioned below: Psychometric Test Descriptive Test Aptitude Test Divergent-Convergent Reasoning Verbal Ability Quantitative Ability General Awareness MICA does not release detailed syllabus for MICAT exam. However, the topics under the Aptitude exam syllabus are similar to that of any other competitive exam conducted for PG admission.

Is there any slot booking facility to choose an exam date for MICAT?

No, MICAT exam is conducted on a predefined date by the Mudra Institute of Communication, Ahmedabad. Candidates do not get the facility to choose an exam date. However, candidates may choose to appear for any one of the exam phases for MICAT depending upon the MICAT schedule. MICAT-1 and MICAT-2 will be conducted in the first week of December and the last week of January respectively. Candidates aspiring for second phase MICAT exam have to fill the registration form for the same.

Can I show digital copy of MICAT admit card on the exam day?

No, candidates must carry a printed copy of the MICAT admit card to the exam centre. A digital copy of the MICAT admit card is not accepted by the officials at the exam centre. Soon after downloading the admit card from the official website, candidates must print the admit card of MICAT exam on A4-sized paper. The printed MICAT hall ticket must showcase all the details clearly and correctly. Additionally, the admit card of MICAT exam must not be distorted or blurred in any way. A hard copy of the MICAT admit card serves as proof of identity of the candidate on the exam day along with a valid photo ID proof. Candidates may require to show the MICAT admit card at the time of admission. Therefore, it is advisable to retain the printed copy of the MICAT admit card until the final admission process concludes.

Will I get an option to choose MICAT exam city while filling the application form?

Yes, candidates applying for MICAT have the option to choose their preferred exam city from a list of 48 cities. MICA may have multiple exam centers in some cities. The final exam center will be assigned based on the candidate's preference and availability. If the preferred city is not available, the candidate may be assigned a nearby city. It is recommended to choose an exam city that is convenient and accessible.

There is an error in the MICAT admit card. How can I resolve errors in the MICAT hall ticket?

MICAT hall ticket hosts several details that are crucial for the candidate to reach the exam centre and get an entry inside the exam hall. In case of any error in the personal details or exam details, candidates must report the same for prompt resolution of the same. In case these errors in the MICAT admit card are not rectified, candidates may face hassled in entry to the exam hall. Candidates must call MICA, Ahmedabad, to explain the issue in the MICAT admit card. Candidates may have to provide their registration number and filled-in copy of the MICAT application form to get the discrepancies in the admit card resolved.

Can I get the MICAT admit card via post?

Mudra Institute of Communications, Ahmedabad, releases MICAT admit card online. Candidates can download the MICAT admit card by visiting the official website. No other mode is available for the release of MICAT hall ticket. Candidates need to provide their application number and password to download the hall ticket of the MICAT exam. MICA, Ahmedabad will not entertain requests for issuance of hall ticket via email or post. Candidates failing to download the MICAT admit card before the last datw will not get entry inside the MICAT exam hall.

How to download MICAT admit card?

Candidates can download the MICAT hall ticket online. The process to download the admit card of MICAT exam involves the candidates to login using the credentials generated at the time of online registration. The space below mentions the steps to download the MICAT admit card: Visit the official website of MICA, Ahmedabad and click on the hovering link with the text "Download MICAT Admit Card" Candidates are directed to a login page to download hall ticket of MICAT exam Enter login credentials, including login ID and password Fill in the displayed captcha code, followed by hitting the 'Login' button Admit card will appear on the screen; candidates can download and print admit card.

Can I request a change in the MICAT exam centre after admit card has been issued?

There is no provision to change the test centre after the MICAT hall ticket has been issued. Candidates can choose the preferred city to appear for MICAT exam at the time of filling the MICAT application form. MICAT application form is not editable once it is submitted. Candidates will not be able to change the preferred exam city after the submit the application form. Candidates must appear for the MICAT exam at the allotted exam centre in the city mentioned in the admit card. MICA, Ahmedabad, will not entertain ant requests for change in the MICAT exam centre.

What if the details on the MICAT admit card and photo ID card does not match?

MICAT admit card acts as the entry ticket on the exam day. Candidatres without a hard copy of MICAT hall ticket are not allowed inside the exam centre. Additionally, candidates need to carry a valid photo ID proof on the exam date. Officials at the exam centre verifies the details on the MICAT admit card and photo ID proof to be sure of the candidate's identity. However, in case the details on the admit card and hall ticket does not match, officials at the exam centre do not allow the entry. Candidates must cross check all the details from the photo ID proof and admit card and before they carry the same to the exam centre.

How is MICA cutoff determined?

MICA cutoff is prepared on the basis of multiple factors. MICA Merit List Preparation is a four step process as stated below: Step 1: Psychometric test) is the first step which is a qualifier. Step 2: Those who qualify through Psychometric test , their relative performance of CAT/ XAT/ GMAT entrance exam is considered. A minimum cutoff of the best of three scores of any of CAT /XAT total percentile/ GMAT score will considered. Step 3: Those who qualify based on the CAT/XAT/GMAT performance, their MICAT scores will be assessed. Step 4: Candidates who appear in GE and PI must be recommended by majority of the panellists of PI to be considered for the final merit list

Which score from MICAT I and MICAT II will be considered for the merit list preparation?

MICA conducts MICAT in two phases. The candidates who appear for both the phases will get 2 separate result. However, MICA considers best of two scores to shortlist candidates for GE-PI. On the MICAT scorecard, candidates will be able to check their names, sectional and overall scores. Approximately, 1/10th of the total number of candidates who appear in both the exams will be shortlisted for GE/PI based on the Total MICAT 2023 scaled score.

What after release of MICAT results?

After the release of MICAT scores, MICA releases MICAT GE-PI shortlist. Candidates who are shortlisted for GE-PI have to book slots for the selection rounds. Candidates have to appear for Group Exercise (GE) and Personal Interaction (PI). The final selection is based on performance in several parameters including MICAT score, performance in GE and PI, etc. MICAT GE and PI is conducted in five cities across India, namely Ahmedabad, Delhi, Mumbai, Bengaluru and Kolkata.

How is MICAT shortlist for GE-PI prepared? How can I check MICAT shortlist?

The selection process for GE and PI is created by taking into consideration - CAT/ XAT/ GMAT and 50 per cent MICAT scores (each component carries 50 per cent weightage). Candidates can check the shortlist status of their GE PI process online on the official website. Candidates have to visit the MICA official website and find the link for GE & PI Shortlist. Then, they have to enter MICA Application Number. After that they have to click on the link that says 'Get Result'. The shortlist status will then appear on the screen.

Can I get direct admission to MBA at MICA Ahmedabad?

Direct admission is not available for the two-year PGP program at MICA Ahmedabad. Applicants must qualify in one of the following entrance exams: CAT (2024), XAT (2025), or GMAT (2023 onwards). Additionally, candidates must pass the MICAT, MICA's in-house entrance exam. Entrance exams, including MICAT and other exam, accounts for 60 per cent of the overall selection process. Applicants must meet the minimum score requirements for both the national-level entrance exam and MICAT to be considered for admission.

Can students take the MICAT exam if their CAT/XAT/GMAT scores are lower?

Yes, applicants may still take the MICAT even if they fared poorly on the CAT, XAT, or GMAT admission exam. In order to be eligible for the course and to take the MICAT, candidates must undertake any of the offered entrance exams and turn in their results at the time of application, according to the PGP course selection process. The primary admission exam used to choose the best applicants is the MICAT, an institute-level exam. To be included on the shortlist for the final selection stages, candidates must receive the highest MICAT scores. There are two stages of MICAT: MICAT-I and MICAT-II. Candidates are free to show up for any of the online tests at their convenience.

Is there a separate syllabus for MICAT I and II?

Mudra Institute of Communications, Ahmedabad, conducts MICAT exam in two phases every year. Candidates can appear for either of the exam phase or both the exam phases. MICA will assess the performance of all the test takers based on the best of two scores. The syllabus for MICAT I and II is same. Therefore, candidates can prepare for both MICAT I and II using an identical study material. Candidates who plan to appear for both MICAT I and II must apply for both the exam phases separetly. Additionally, MICAT fees is to be paid for both the exam phases.

How many times is MICAT conducted in one year?

Mudra Institute of Communications, Ahmedabad, conducts MICAT twice in one admission cycle. Candidates can appear for both or either of the exam phases. MICA, Ahmedabad will consider best of two scores during the selection process. However, the MICAT scores are valid for one admission cycle only. Candidates who wish to get admission in PGDM batch 2024-26 must apply for MICAT 2024. The registration process is expected to commence in the first week of October. The registration process for second exam phase will commence in the third week of November.

Can I get into MICA with 70 percentile?

MICA admissions are through a layered filtering process comprising of CAT/ XAT /GMAT performance followed by the performance in MICAT written exam and finally the GE and PI performance. The step 1 of MICA admissions is Psychometric test. This section is a qualifier. followed by the Step 2, which is for the candidates who qualify through Psychometric test, their relative performance on CAT /XAT/ GMAT is considered. A minimum cutoff of the best of the three scores is considered of CAT /XAT total percentile or GMAT score. The next step is the MICAT exam followed by the GE and PI. However, CAT/ XAT/ GMAT percentile/ scores make up only the 20 per cent of the total weightage of the final composite score.

What is the duration of MICAT exam?

The duration of the MICAT exam may change from year to year. MICA, Ahmedabad, does not specify all the details of the MICAT exam pattern. However, based on the previous year's trends MICAT exam will have to be completed within a time frame of 135 minutes. These 135 minutes are divided across three sections, that is Psychometric Test, Descriptive Test, and Aptitude Test. Additionally, candidates need to take the section in the prescribed order only. However, the choice of navigation is provided within the Section-C whiel answering questions in the sub-sections.

When will MICA conduct MICAT exam?

Mudra Institute of Communication, Ahmedabad, conducts the MICAT exam in two phases. Typically, the examination under first phase is conducted in the first week of December. Whereas, the second phase exam is conducted in the last week of January. Candidates can find the MICAT exam dates on the official website along with other exam details. Candidates can choose to apply for both or either of the exam phases for MICAT. MICAT 2025 exam is scheduled to be conducted on December 7 for first phase, and January 25 for second phase. Besides the official website, candidates can also find the MICAT exam date mentioned on the admit card. Alternatively, MICAT exam dates article from Shiksha also hosts the updated information on the MICAT schedule and important timeline.

When will MICA release MICAT exam dates?

Typically, Mudra Institute of Communications, Ahmedabad, releases the MICAT exam dates and event schedule in the month of September. As per the event schedule trends, candidates are allowed to apply for the exam with the release of the exam details and event schedule. The official website of MICAT will host all details regarding the exam dates, and event schedule for registration, hall ticket download, result declaration, etc. Following the trends, MICA released the MICAT 2024 exam dates on the official website in September. The schedule for all the events, including the MICAT exam dates will be published with an update on the website.

Do I need to answer all questions in MICAT's Psychometric Test to qualify for the subsequent exam sections?

MICAT Psychometric exam has a total of 150 questions. Candidates may or may not answer all the questions. Psychometric Test is a qualifier exam. Candidates who do not answer all questions in the Psychometric Test may not get the section evaluated. Performance in the Psychometric test is not included while merit preparation for final selection. However, candidates who do not pass the Psychometric test are not considered for evaluation in the subsequent section of the MICAT exam. MICA will evaluate the candidate's readiness for the programme based on his/her responses in the Psychometric Test. Therefore, passing the Psychometric Test is crucial to get admission based on MICAT. One must answer all the questions in the test.

Is there any sectional time limit in MICAT?

Yes. MICAT exam has sectional time limit. Candidates have to complete a particular section within the specified time frame. MICA has designed MICAT with three sections. First section, that is a Psychometric Test, must be completed within a time limit of 30 minutes. Further, time limit for Section B, Descriptive Test, is set as 25 minutes. Candidates need to answer all four questions from Section-B within 25 minutes. The last section, i.e. Section-C has four sub-sections. The entire section C has to be completed within 80 minutes. While answering questions in section C, candidates could navigate across the sub sections.

How many options are there in MICAT MCQ type questions?

The number of answer options in the objective type questions of MICAT is not static. Each year, the number of answer options may change as per the exam structure. However, candidates can expect a range of answer options between two to eight. Candidates will have to choose one right option, or candidates may have to match the correct options. Before attempting the MICAT question paper, candidates must refer to the MICAT sample papers released by MICA with the exam details.

How many questions are there in Section C of MICAT exam?

Section C, or Aptitude Test of MICAT exam is divided into four sub-sections. The number of questions may change with each examination cycle. Based on the previous year's exam analaysis, there were a total of 70 questions in the Aptitude Test of MICAT exam. These 70 questions were divided into four sub sections in the following weight: Divergent-Convergent Reasoning: 20 Verbal Ability: 20 Quantitative Ability: 20 General Awareness: 10 The Aptitude Test section of the MICAT exam had negative marking of 0.25 marks for each incorrect response.

MICAT Exam 2025: Phase 2 Call Letters (Out), Dates, Pattern, Syllabus, Centres

Result - 14 Feb '25

Updated on Jan 22, 2025 11:34 IST

By Abhishek Dhawan, Assistant Manager – Editorial Content

MICAT 2 Exam 2025: Mudra Institute of Communication, Ahmedabad, has released MICAT 2 call letters as per the schedule. All applicants will be able to download the MICAT 2 admit card from the official website, mica.ac.in. MICA is conducting the MICAT 2 exam on January 25, 2025.

As per the MICAT exam dates, MICA has released the MICAT scorecard for first phase exam. The second phase exam scores will be out on February 14, 2025. MICA considers the best of two MICAT scores to prepare the GE-PI shortlist for PGDM admissions. Candidates aspiring for MICA admissions must have a valid score in any of the following exams, along with a bachelor's degree:

CAT 2024
XAT 2025
GMAT (2023 onwards)

The final results of MICAT exam 2024-25 are based on the candidate's cumulative performance in the CAT/XAT/GMAT, MICAT exam, GE-PI, academic performance, and other parameters. Scroll down for insights on MICAT 2025 exam, including, MICAT full form, registration, syllabus, exam date, admit card, pattern, centres, etc.

LATEST: MICAT Phase 2 Admit Card 2025 Released at mica.ac.in; Get Hall Ticket Download Link Here

Q: Is MICAT compulsory for MICA?

Candidates seeking admission to the PGP (PGDM/ PGDM-C) program at MICA must pass the MICAT exam. MICAT scores, along with scores from national-level entrance exams like CAT, XAT, and GMAT, are used to shortlist candidates for the Group Exercise (GE) and Personal Interview (PI) rounds.

MICAT is a computer-based test administered twice a year in two phases. It plays a critical role in selecting suitable candidates for the program. MICAT accounts for 25% of the overall selection criteria. Other factors considered include GE, PI, academic performance, and scores in CAT/XAT/GMAT. Therefore, taking the MICAT exam is mandatory for MICA PGP admissions.

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Q: How to crack MICAT exam in 4 months?

MICAT is among the difficult exams conducted for admission to MBA courses. Candidates appearing for MICAT exam get themselvbes involved in the MICA PGP admission process. The selection process by MICA involves the candidates to take CAT/XAT/GMAT exam. Additionally, candidates need to appear for the MICAT exam. MICAT involves three sections, as mentioned below:

A. Psychometric Test

B. Descriptive Test

C. Aptitude Test

MICAT is difficult as it may surprise candidates with an unpredictable structure and sectional time limit. Candidates may find the exam easy based on what they expected from the exam during preparation.

Preparing for MICAT in four months is easy as the preparation for Section C will be done while preparing for CAT/XAT/GMAT. Psychometric test does not have any correct or incorrect options. Additionally, Psychometric Test is a qualifier test. The Descriptive Test would require the candidate to widen the creative thinking and writing speed.

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Q: What is the mode of MICAT exam?

Mudra Institute of Communications, Ahmedabad conducts the MICAT exam as a computer based test from centres. Candidates need to appear at the allotted test centre to take the computer based MICAT exam. At the MICAT exam centre, each candidate is allotted a computer system. Candidates have to log in with the credentials to take the exam. Once the candidate logs in to the computer system, the responses will be recorded against a test taker ID. Further, this test taker ID will be helpful in evaluating MICAT scores.

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Q: From where can I get MICAT's past year papers?

Mudra Institute of Communications, Ahmedabad, does not release MICAT question papers. Therefore, candidates may not find the MICAT previous year's question papers online. However, candidates can find the sample questions for the MICAT exam. MICA releases three MICAT sample papers every year along with the exam details. These sample papers host the questions from Descriptive Test and the Aptitude Test. MICA does not share the questions that are or can be asked in the Psychometric Test. The questions in the MICAT sample papers are to provide an idea to the applicants on what to expect from the MICAT examination.

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What is MICAT Exam?

MICAT exam, commonly known from MICAT fullform MICA Admission Test, is an online entrance exam conducted for MICA's PGP courses, including PGDM and PGDM-C. MICAT exam is a compilation of objective and subjective questions across different sections. The exam compiles three sections, namely:

Psychotemtric Test
Descriptive Test
Aptitude Test

Section C of the MICAT exam has typical topics as in any other competitive exam. Section C of MICAT exam compiles MCQ type questions from four sub-sections, including Divergent-Convergent Reasoning, Verbal Ability, Quantitative Ability, and General Awareness.

MICA, Ahmedabad conducts the MICAT exam in two phases, termed as MICAT 1 and MICAT 2. The institute considers the best of two scores to prepare the GE-PI shortlist. The final selection is based on the performance of candidates in CAT/XAT/GMAT, MICAT, GE and PI.

MICAT Exam 2025 Highlights

The table below mentions the MICAT 2025 exam highlights:

Features	Details
Exam name	MICAT
MICAT full form	MICA Admission Test
Conducting body	MICA, Ahmedabad
Exam level	University-level
Exam frequency	Twice a Year
Exam duration	2 hours 15 minutes
Exam syllabus	Section A: Psychometric Test Section B: Descriptive Test Section C: Aptitude Test - Verbal Ability - Quantitative Ability - General Awareness - Divergent-Convergent Reasoning
Language	English
Exam fees	INR 2,100
Courses offered	Post Graduate Diploma in Management-Communications (PGDM-C)
Number of test cities	48
Seat intake	PGDM-C: 170 PGDM: 56
Exam help-desk number	+91 2717 688198, +91-9099-127399
Exam website	mica.ac.in
Direct link to apply for MICAT (I)	https://cdn.digialm.com/EForms/configuredHtml/1468/90721/Index.html?open-reg

MICAT Exam is Mandatory for MICA PGDM Admissions 2025

Candidates who wish to get admission into MICA, Ahmedabad, must apply to appear for MICAT exam. Those who have appeared for any other MBA entrance exam are also required to apply. Candidate's score in CAT/XAT/GMAT are pre requisites for MICA PGDM selection process. The performance of each candidate in MICAT exam, national-level exams, and GE-PI. Candidaqtes who do not have a valid scores in CAT, XAT or GMAT, are not eligible for MICA PGDM admissions.

MICAT 2 Admit Card 2025

The MICAT 2025 admit card has been issued to the candidates who complete the registration process before the deadline. Applicants must download their MICAT admit cards from the official website, mica.ac.in. MICA issues the MICAT admit card separately for first and second exam phase. Candidates need to carry a hard copy of the MICAT call letter to the exam centre. The admit card of MICAT exam 2025 is to be retained until the admission process concludes.

Direct Link to Download MICAT Admit Card 2025: https://cdn.digialm.com/EForms/configuredHtml/1468/90721/login.html

MICAT Exam Centres 2025

MICAT is conducted in nearly 50 cities across India. Check the table below for cities where MICAT 2025 exams were conducted:

MICAT Exam Cities
Ahmedabad	Ghaziabad	Mumbai
Aizawl	Gurgaon	Muzaffarnagar
Ajmer	Gwalior	Nagpur
Aligarh	Guwahati	Noida
Allahabad	Hyderabad	Panjim
Bareilly	Indore	Patna
Bangalore	Jabalpur	Pune
Bhopal	Jaipur	Raipur
Bhubaneswar	Jamshedpur	Rajkot
Chandigarh	Jammu	Ranchi
Chennai	Kanpur	Surat
Dehradun	Kochi	Trivandrum
Delhi	Kolkata	Udaipur
Dhanbad	Lucknow	Vadodara
Faridabad	Meerut	Varanasi
Gandhinagar	Navi Mumbai	Visakhapatnam

MICAT Exam Pattern 2025

MICAT exam is conducted annually for PGDM admissions at MICA, Ahmedabad. MICA does not release MICAT exam pattern in detail. The table below mentions the test structure followed in the previous exam session along with the the details released in MICAT notification 2025-27:

MICAT Exam Pattern 2025	MICAT Test Pattern Details
Mode of examination	Computer-based (CBT)
Number of sections	Three
Number of questions	Section A: 150 Section B: 4 Section C: 70
Question type	Section A: Objective Section B: Subjective Section C: Objective
Maximum marks	Section A: Qualifier only Section B: 70 Section C: 70
Frequency	Twice in one admission cycle
Duration of the test	135 minutes
Exam language	English

MICAT Exam Syllabus 2025

MICAT exam comprises three sections with four sub-sections of the last section. MICA does not release an extensive syllabus for the MICAT exam. However, MICAT sample papers and names of the sections are notified along with the exam details. Three sections of MICAT 2025 include:

Section A: Psychometric Test

Section B: Descriptive Test

Section C: with four sub-sections

Divergent-Convergent Reasoning
Verbal Ability
Quantitative Ability
General Awareness

MICAT Scores 2025

DeskCalendar Result: 14 Feb '25

MICAT result 2025 has been announced online on the official website, mica.ac.in. Test takers can check their scores by using their login credentials generated at the time of registration. Post the result, selected candidates will be invited for GE/PI at various MICA campuses.

Direct Link for MICAT 2024 Scorecard: https://cdn.digialm.com/EForms/configuredHtml/1468/90721/login.html

Difference b/w Scores, Shortlists, and Results

MICAT Scores: MICA releases MICAT scores using the marking scheme designed to evaluate the performance of each candidate in the MICAT exam. MICAT scores are released for both the exam phases separately.
MICAT Shortlists: MICA releases MICAT shortlists after screening candidates for selection rounds, including GE and PI. MICAT shortlist is to mark the test taker eligible for further selection rounds based on numerous parameters.
MICAT Results: MICA releases MICAT results, commonly known as MICAT final results for the candidates who are selected for PGDM admissions at MICA. MICAT final results are also prepared after considering performance of each candidate across multiple parameters.

Candidates are shortlisted for GE-PI based on their performance in CAT/XAT/GMAT, and MICAT scores.

MICA Selection Process 2025

Admission to MICA Ahmedabad involves MICAT or MICA Admissions Test, which is conducted twice a year. It is not mandatory to appear for both tests. The best of the two scores will be considered for candidates who would take both MICAT I and MICAT II. Shortlisted candidates will have to appear for the final selection rounds involving GE and PI.

Step-I: Candidates have to take CAT/ XAT/GMAT exam.

Step-II: Those who have taken any of the above-mentioned exams are eligible for MICAT. In MICAT, all candidates are assessed on the following:

Section A: Psychometric Test
Section B: Descriptive Test
Section C: Verbal ability, Quantitative Ability and Data Interpretation, General Awareness; Divergent and Convergent Thinking

Step-III: GE & PI- Candidates who qualify CAT/XAT/GMAT and MICAT I & II shall appear for both Group Exercise (GE) and Personal Interview (PI).

GE & PI Shortlist Criteria

Section A of MICAT, i.e. Psychometric Test is a qualifier.
Those who qualify in the Psychometric, their relative performance on CAT/XAT/GMAT will be considered basis of minimum cut off.
Those who qualify Section A based on the CAT/XAT/GMAT performance, their performance in Section B of MICAT will be assessed.
Thereafter, candidates who qualify for Section B, their performance in Section C will be assessed.
Those who clear sections A, B and C will be called for GE/PI at Ahmedabad, Bengaluru, Delhi, Kolkata & Mumbai

MICAT 2025 Selection Criteria

Final result (composite score) for admission shall be created based on the following weightage:

Parameters		Weightage
CAT/XAT/GMAT		35
MICAT		25
Group Exercise		10
Personal Interview		20
Academic performance	Class 10	1.75
	Class 12	1.75
	Graduation	1.5
Extra-Curricular, sports, academic diversity, gender diversity etc		5

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MICAT 2 Application Form 2025

MICAT application form is now available at mica.ac.in. Candidates need to provide personal and academic details, followed by fee payment to complete the MICAT registration.

How to Apply for MICAT Exam 2025?

Candidates will have to ensure completing the following steps to apply for MICAT exam 2025:

One-time registration
Filling personal details
Filling reference details
Uploading photograph and signature
Filling academic information
Choosing exam centre preference
Payment of MICAT application fee

Also Read: MICAT Registration 2025

MICAT Eligibility Criteria 2025

The eligibility criteria for MICAT 2025 are as follows:

Candidates should have appeared or will be appearing in CAT 2022/XAT 2025/GMAT (2021 onwards).
They must also have obtained a bachelor's degree or equivalent qualification in any discipline recognised by the Association of Indian Universities (AIU).
Candidates appearing for final year bachelor's degree examinations are also eligible to apply.

Also Read: MICAT 2025 Eligibility Criteria