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MICAT Exam 2025: Mudra Institute of Communication, Ahmedabad, is facilitating MICAT 2 registration until January 11, 2025. Candidates can fill the application form for second phase of MICAT exam online on the official website, mica.ac.in. All applicants will get MICAT 2 admit card on January 22, 2025, for the exam to be held on January 25, 2025.
As per the MICAT exam dates, MICA will release the MICAT scorecard for first phase exam on December 20, 2024. 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:
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.
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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 Dates 2025
Take a look at the table below for the complete schedule of MICAT 2025 exam
Dates | Upcoming Exam Dates |
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25 Nov '24 - 11 Jan '25 | MICAT (II) registration process ONGOING |
20 Dec '24 | MICAT (I) result declaration |
22 Jan '25 | MICAT (II) admit card download |
25 Jan '25 | MICAT (II) exam date |
14 Feb '25 | GE & PI Shortlist Declaration |
14 Feb '25 | MICAT 2 result declaration |
28 Feb '25 - 23 Mar '25 | GE & PI |
Dates | Past Exam Dates |
07 Dec '24 | MICAT (I) exam date |
04 Dec '24 - 07 Dec '24 | MICAT (I) admit card download |
30 Sep '24 - 22 Nov '24 | MICAT (I) Registrations |
MICAT Exam 2025 Highlights
The table below mentions the MICAT 2025 exam highlights:
Features |
Details |
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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:Â Psychometric Test Section B: Descriptive Test Section C:Â 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 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:Â https://cdn.digialm.com/EForms/configuredHtml/1468/90721/login.html
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.Â
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
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 |
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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 |
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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
MICAT result 2025 will be 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.
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.
Also Read: MICAT 2025 Result
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:Â GE & PI-Â 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)Â for admission shall be created based on the following weightage:
Parameters |
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Weightage |
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CAT/XAT/GMAT |
35 |
|
MICAT |
25 |
|
10 | ||
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 2025 Contact Information
MICA
Shela, Ahmedabad - 380 058
Gujarat, India
Tel: +91 2717 308250
Fax: +91 2717 308349
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