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MICAT I 2025 will be conducted on 07 December 2024. Its application form has released. Conducted by MICA (Mudra Institute of Communications Ahmedabad), you can find comprehensive information about the Mudra Institute of Communication Admission Test (MICAT) exam date, application form, and syllabus on indcareer.com.
MICAT is an institute-level MBA entrance exam aimed at admission to MICA’s PGP (PGDM-C and PGDM) programs. If you are preparing for the MICAT exam, it is essential to check the eligibility criteria on mica.ac.in, complete the application process, download the admit card, practice with previous year question papers, and later, check the answer key and results. This process ensures a thorough and well-prepared approach to the MICAT examination.
MICAT I 2025 exam date announced and application form has been released.
MICAT 2025
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Specializations Offered
- MICA’s PGDM-C/PGDM offers the following specializations –
- Advertising & Brand Management
- Marketing and Analytics
- Media & Entertainment Management
- Digital Communication Management
Important Dates
| Exam Event | Event Date for MICAT I | Event Date for MICAT II |
|---|---|---|
| Release of application form or Start of registration | Sep 2024 | 25 Nov 2024 |
| Last date to apply | 22 Nov 2024 at 11:50 PM | 11 Jan 2025 at 11:50 PM |
| Issuance of MICAT admit card 2025 | 04 Dec 2024 | 22 Jan 2025 |
| MICAT 2025 exam date | 07 Dec 2024 | 25 Jan 2025 |
| Release of answer key | As per MICA | As per MICA |
| Announcement of MICAT result 2025 | 20 Dec 2024 | 14 Feb 2025 |
| GE & PI Shortlist | — | 14 Feb 2025 |
| GE & PI at MICA, Ahmedabad | — | 28 Feb 2025 |
| GE & PI at Bangalore | — | 4 & 5 Mar 2025 |
| GE & PI at Mumbai | — | 8 & 9 Mar 2025 |
| GE & PI at Kolkata | — | 16 & 17 Mar 2025 |
| GE & PI at Delhi | — | 21, 22 & 23 Mar 2025 |
| Final results | — | On or before 15 Apr 2025 |
Eligibility Criteria
- Admission to the Post-graduate Programmes (PGP) both, PGDM (C) and PGDM require a Bachelor’s degree (10 + 2 + 3 system) or an equivalent qualification in any discipline recognized by the Association of Indian Universities (AIU).
- Candidates appearing for final examinations towards a Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) are also eligible to apply.
- Candidates who demonstrate aptitude for expressing, assessing, and /or conceiving ideas that move people to action and achieve business results tend to stand a better chance of being shortlisted.
Application Process
- Eligible candidates can apply online only through official website https://www.mica.ac.in/
- To apply for the exam, candidates need to fill-up the registration form and pay the test fees online www.mica.ac.in
- Candidates need to register and enter the details for the online application form. Post those candidates have to pay the fees. After successful registration, aspirants will receive an email containing the MICA ID and MICA password.
- This MICA ID will be used for all future correspondence. One can also use this MICA ID and MICA password to modify details online.
Application Fee
- Application Fee : Rs. 2100/-
- Mode of Payment : Online through Credit Card/Debit Card/Internet banking
Selection Process
- Each candidate must have taken at least one of the three exams (MANDATORY): CAT/ XAT/GMAT (CAT 2023 / XAT 2024 / GMAT (2022 onwards).
- All the candidates shortlisted on the basis of their performance in CAT/XAT/GMAT & MICAT shall appear for both Group Exercise (GE) & Personal Interview (PI).
Preparation of Shortlist of the candidates for GE & PI
- Section A of MICAT (Psychometric test) is a qualifier.
- Those who qualify on the Psychometric, their relative performance on CAT/XAT/GMAT will be considered. Candidates clearing a minimum cut-off in CAT /XAT total percentile/GMAT score shall be considered.
- Those who qualify based on the CAT/XAT/GMAT performance, their Section B of MICAT will be assessed.
- Those who qualify on the basis of relative performance subject to a minimum cut-off in *Normalized Scores of Section B of MICAT shall have their Section C of MICAT assessed. Each section will have its own cut-off.
- Those who qualify on the basis of a, b, c and d above (on the basis of relative performance subject to a minimum cut-off in Normalized Scores of Section C of MICAT) shall be considered for short listing for GE and PI. Short listed candidates will be called for GE and PI at Ahmedabad, Bengaluru, Delhi, Kolkata & Mumbai.
- (GE & PI candidate list is prepared on the Composite Score formula of 50% CAT/XAT/GMAT and 50% MICAT scores)
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For more details and to apply online, please visit the official website
MICAT Exam Pattern
You can check the MICAT 2025 exam pattern as per its announcement at mica.ac.in. Last year the exam pattern was as follows.
| Section A | Psychometric Test |
| Section B | Descriptive Test |
| Section C (has 4 sub-sections) | Divergent and Convergent Thinking; Verbal ability, Quantitative ability and Data Interpretation and General awareness |
Aspects of the exam are as follows
- Mode of exam – Computer Based Test.
Contact Details
Address: XCXV+483, Telav – Ghuma Rd, Shela, Gujarat 380058
Phone: 02717 308 250
MICAT – An Overview
| Aspects | Details |
|---|---|
| Name of Exam | MICAT |
| MICAT Full Form | Mudra Institute of Communication Admission Test |
| More Exams Of This Type | MBA Entrance Exams |
| Scale Of This Exam | Institute Level |
| State or Region For Which This Exam Is Most Relevant | Gujarat (note – this does not indicate domicile requirement. it only refers to states or regions where score accepting colleges are situated) |
| Organization That Holds This Exam | MICA |
| MICA Full Form | Mudra Institute of Communications Ahmedabad |
| Official Website | mica.ac.in |
| Programs or Courses Where Admission Is Through This Test | PGP (PGDM-C and PGDM) |
| Colleges or Universities Where Admission Is Through This Test | MICA |