MICAT 2024 Admit Card will release on 30 November 2023. The notification has been released by the authority. The registration process is now open for all the candidates in online mode. MICAT 2024 is conducted by the Mudra Institute of Communication, Ahmadabad. It is a university level entrance examination which is organised twice in a year, i.e., MICAT-I and MICAT-II. Through this examination process, candidates get admission in PGDM-C/ Post Graduate Diploma in Management Courses. After qualifying the exam, candidates will have to go through the Group Exercise/ GE and Personal Interview/ PI for the further selection. Interested candidate may go through the below given article for detailed information regarding MICAT exam 2024.
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MICAT 2027 Latest Update as on 05 Sep 2026
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As of 05 Sep 2026, MICA Ahmedabad has not yet released any official notification for MICAT 2027; registration is typically expected to open in October–November 2026 based on previous-year patterns.
As of 05 Sep 2026, MICA Ahmedabad — the conducting body for MICAT 2027 — has not released any official notification, registration dates, or schedule for the upcoming cycle. No official source material could be confirmed at the time of writing, and competitor education portals similarly returned no MICAT 2027 results in their searches. Based on the previous-year pattern, the MICAT cycle typically comprises two windows: MICAT-I held in December and MICAT-II in February. Registration for MICAT-I generally opens in late October or early November, roughly 4–6 weeks before the exam. Students aspiring for PGDM-C admission at MICA should monitor on mica.ac.in for the official MICAT 2027 notification. In the meantime, candidates are advised to prepare for the three-section test covering Psychometric, Descriptive, and Objective components, and to ensure their CAT/XAT/GMAT scores are in order, as a valid score in one of these exams is required for eligibility.
- Official notification expected in October 2026 (last cycle: notification released Oct 2025)
- MICAT-I registration expected to open around late October–early November 2026 (last year: Nov 1, 2025)
- MICAT-I exam expected in December 2026 (last year: Dec 6, 2025)
- MICAT-II registration expected to open in January 2027 (last year: Jan 2026)
- MICAT-II exam expected in February 2027 (last year: Feb 1, 2026)
- Results and GE-PIWAT process expected in February–March 2027 (last year: Feb–Mar 2026)
Sources: MICA Ahmedabad Official Website
Latest Update:
- The application process for MICAT 2024 will start on September 14, 2023. The application form will be available on the official website of MICA.
- The top 1,000 candidates in MICAT 2024 will be shortlisted for the Group Exercise (GE) and Personal Interview (PI) rounds. The GE and PI rounds will be held in March 2024.
- The final selection of candidates will be based on their performance in MICAT, GE, and PI.
MICAT 2024 Status
- Name of the exam: Mudra Institute of Communication Admission Test (MICAT)
- Conducting authority: Mudra Institute of Communication Ahmedabad (MICA)
- Mode of exam: Online
- Dates of exam: December 3, 2023 (Session 1) and January 28, 2024 (Session 2)
- Duration of exam: 3 hours
- Total number of questions: 120
- Marking scheme: Each correct answer will be awarded 3 marks and each incorrect answer will be penalized by 1 mark.
| Notification | Out |
| Exam Date (MICAT I, MICAT II) | 2 December 2023 and 27 January 2024 |
| Application form window | Open |
MICAT 2024 Important Dates
MICAT Application process has been started and notification has been released. Check the important dates of the MICAT 2024 given below.
MICAT – I
Major Changes This Year
No official changes to MICAT 2027 pattern, eligibility, or dates have been announced yet; any updates will be published on mica.ac.in when the notification releases.
No major change has been officially announced yet for MICAT 2027. Based on historical patterns, the exam is expected to retain its two-window format (MICAT-I and MICAT-II), three-section structure (Psychometric Test, Descriptive Test, and Objective Test), and its requirement for a valid CAT, XAT, or GMAT score. Eligibility — a Bachelor's degree with at least 50% marks — is also expected to remain unchanged. Candidates should treat all of the above as tentative until MICA Ahmedabad publishes the official 2027 notification on mica.ac.in.
| Events | Dates (Announced) |
| Commencement of Registration process | 14th September 2023 |
| Last date for Registration | 21st November 2023 |
| Availability of Admit card | 30th November 202 |
| MICAT I Exam date | 2nd December 2023 |
| Declaration of Result | 21st December 2023 |
MICAT – II
| Events | Dates |
| Registration process begins | 23 November 2023 |
| Last date for registration | 16 January 2024 |
| Availability of Admit card | 24 January 2024 |
| MICAT II Exam date | 27 January 2024 |
| Declaration of Result | 15 February 2024 |
| GE/ PI shortlist | March 2024 |
| Final Result | 1st week of April 2024 |
MICAT 2024 Application Form
Given below are some general information about the MICAT Application form. One must read it carefully to clear all doubts regarding it.
- MICAT 2024 application form is available only through online mode on the official website.
- The examination conducting body will not accept the application form through any other mode.
- The application form for Phase 1 of Mudra Institute of Communication, Ahmadabad admission Test 2024 has been started.
- The application form for Phase – 02 of MICAT II 2024 will be released on Last week of November (tentative).
- The examination conducting body will accept the application form only after the completion of application form fee payment.
- Moreover, candidates may keep a copy of the MICAT application form till the admission process.
MICAT 2024 Application Fee
Candidates will have to pay the application fee for successful submission of the application form. Check the application fee details given below.
- Application Fee:
- Fee is Rs. 2100/- only.
- Mode:
- Application form fee can be paid in online mode only.
- Payment modes:
- Candidates can pay the application form fee through the following modes:
- Credit Card
- Debit Card
- Net Banking
- Candidates can pay the application form fee through the following modes:
MICAT 2024 Eligibility Criteria
These criteria given below are the minimum requirement for every candidate, which they should be able to fulfil in order to sit for the exam.
- Qualifying Examination:
- The aspirants must be in possession of Bachelor’s Degree under 10 + 2 + 3 patterns or any equivalent qualification in any AIU recognized discipline.
- Appearing Candidates:
- The candidates who are currently in the Last Year of Bachelor’s Program are also eligible for application.
- The applicants must be in possession of valid scores of CAT 2024, XAT 2024, and GMAT (2015 onwards) to become eligible for MICAT.
MICAT 2024 Exam Pattern
Mudra Institute of Communication (MICA), Ahmedabad Admission test 2024 exam pattern is mentioned in the table below.
| Exam Mode | Computer Based Test (Online) |
| Question Type | Both Subjective & Objective Type |
| Total Questions | 144 |
| Exam Time | 2 hours 45 min. |
| Sections | 6 |
| Negative Marking | Only Part III has negative marking. 0.25 marks will be deducted for every incorrect answer. |
Candidates can check the section-wise question details and duration of each section given below.
| Parts | Sections | Number of Questions | Time |
| Part I | Psychometric | 35 | 25 minutes |
| Part II | Verbal Ability (VA) | 25 | 105 minutes |
| Quantitative Ability (QA) | 25 | ||
| General Awareness (GA) | 25 | ||
| Divergent-Convergent Reasoning (DCR) | 39 | ||
| Part III | Descriptive Test (DT) | 04 | 35 minutes |
MICAT 2024 Syllabus
MICAT 2024 syllabus consist of 6 sections which are given below.
- General Awareness (GA):
- Geography, Current Affairs, Companies and their owner, Politics, Business Brands and Media, Literature, Science and Research, History, etc.
- Divergent and Convergent Thinking (DCT):
- Visual Reasoning, Sequence and Series, Data Sufficiency, Word Association, Statement Assumption.
- Descriptive Test (DT)
- Psychometric (P)
- Verbal ability (VA):
- Article, Tenses, , Vocabulary, Comprehension passage.
- Quantitative Ability and Data Interpretation (QADI).
- Algebra, Set Theory, Arithmetic, Numbers, Geometry, Trigonometry, etc.
MICA 2024 Sample Paper
MICA 2024 sample paper will be released on the official website of the Mudra Institute of Communication (MICA). Candidates can also download the sample question paper here. MICAT 2024 Sample Paper PDF Links are given below.
MICAT 2024 Admit Card
The vital information regarding MICAT 2024 admit card is given below.
- MICAT 2024 Hall ticket can be downloaded through online mode only.
- The applicants can download the admit card by using their login details i.e, Application No & Password.
- Candidates must bear their respective admit card to enter the examination venue.
- Candidates will not be allowed to enter the exam hall without the MICAT – I Hall Ticket.
- Applicants should note that the admit card/ hall ticket for the exam will be sent to the candidate’s email Id too.
MICAT 2024 Result
The detailed information regarding MICAT result 2024 is given below.
- MICAT 2024 result will be announced in the month of April 2024.
- The candidates can view the result through online mode on the official website.
- On the basis of the written result, applicants will be called for further admission rounds.
- After seeing the result, it is advised to download it for further references.
MICAT Exam Centers 2024
Candidates can check all the exam centres for the MICAT exam given below.
- Ahmedabad
- Aizawl
- Ajmer
- Aligarh
- Allahabad
- Bareilly
- Bangalore
- Bhopal
- Bhubaneswar
- Chandigarh
- Chennai
- Dehradun
- Delhi
- Dhanbad
- Faridabad
- Gandhinagar (Gujarat)
- Ghaziabad
- Gurgaon
- Gwalior
- Guwahati
- Hyderabad
- Indore
- Jabalpur
- Jaipur
- Jamshedpur
- Jammu
- Kanpur
- Kochi
- Kolkata
- Lucknow
- Meerut
- Navi Mumbai
- Mumbai
- Muzaffarnagar
- Nagpur
- Noida
- Panjim
- Patna
- Pune
- Raipur
- Rajkot
- Ranchi
- Surat
- Trivandrum
- Udaipur
- Vadodara
- Varanasi
- Visakhapatnam
Important Links
Click Here to apply for MICA 2024-24 Admission
MICAT 2024 Highlights
Candidates should check the MICAT entrance exam basic information from the given below table:
| Examination Name | MICAT 2024-24 |
|---|---|
| Acronym | Mudra Institute of Communication Admission Test 2024 |
| Conducting Body | Mudra Institute of Communication, Ahmedabad |
| Courses Offered | PGDM and PGDM-C |
| Examination Level | University Level |
| Examination Mode | Online(Computer Based Test) |
| Official Website | https://www.mica.ac.in/ |
FAQs of MICAT
Is CAT 2019 mandantory for MACIT 2020?
Yes, it is compulsory to have taken either of these entrance exams CAT/ XAT/ GMAT to apply for MICAT 2020.
Who will released the application form of MICAT?
The Application Form for MICAT will release by Mudra Institute of Communication, Ahmedabad (MICA).
What is the pattern of MICAT exam?
MICAT exam is slightly different from most of the MBA entrance exam patterns. It has three different sections, namely- psychometric test, verbal ability, Quantitative Ability, General Awareness and Divergent- Convergent thinking, descriptive test.
How can I pay MICAT registration fee?
Test takers can pay MICAT registration fee through online mode through either IMPS, net banking, Debit/Credit card.
What specializations are included in PGDM- C MICA?
The programme focuses on strategic marketing and communication and specializations include- brand management, advertising management, marketing research and analytics, media management and digital communication management.
What is the number of seats in PGDM-C?
The maximum intake for PGDM-C is 180 student
Frequently Asked Questions
When will MICAT 2027 registration start?
No official date has been announced yet. Based on the previous year's pattern, MICAT-I registration is expected to open in late October or early November 2026. Watch mica.ac.in for the official notification.
When is the MICAT 2027 exam date?
Official exam dates have not been released. Tentatively, MICAT-I is expected in December 2026 and MICAT-II in February 2027, consistent with the previous cycle.
Who conducts MICAT 2027?
MICAT is conducted by MICA Ahmedabad (Mudra Institute of Communications, Ahmedabad) for admission to its PGDM-C programme.
What is the eligibility criteria for MICAT 2027?
Candidates must hold a Bachelor's degree with at least 50% marks and a valid score in CAT, XAT, or GMAT. No official change has been announced for 2027.
What is the exam pattern for MICAT 2027?
Based on the previous pattern, MICAT consists of three sections: Psychometric Test, Descriptive Test (divergent thinking and essay), and Objective Test (GK, verbal ability, quantitative ability, and data interpretation). No changes have been officially confirmed for 2027.
Is CAT 2026 score valid for MICAT 2027?
Based on past eligibility norms, a valid CAT 2026 score is expected to be accepted for MICAT 2027. Official confirmation will come with the MICAT 2027 notification on mica.ac.in.
How many times can a candidate appear in MICAT 2027?
MICAT is offered in two windows (MICAT-I and MICAT-II). Candidates can appear in both; the higher of the two scores is typically considered. Confirm with the official bulletin once released.
What should I do now while waiting for the MICAT 2027 notification?
Prepare for CAT/XAT 2026 to meet the eligibility requirement, practise MICAT-style divergent thinking and writing tasks, and bookmark mica.ac.in to catch the official notification as soon as it drops.
