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MICAT 2026 is the entrance exam conducted by the Mudra Institute of Communication in Ahmedabad (MICA) for admission to its flagship PGDM and PGDM-Communications (PGDM-C) programs. The exam is held twice a year—MICAT-I (December) and MICAT-II (January/February)—and candidates can appear in either or both; the better score is considered for selection. MICAT is a computer-based test with a duration of 2 hours and 15 minutes, comprising three sections: the Psychometric Test, Descriptive Test, and Aptitude Test (which includes Verbal Ability, Quantitative Ability & Data Interpretation, General Awareness, and Divergent & Convergent Thinking).
This article provides guidance on the key elements of the MICAT announcement, such as the exam specifics, qualifying requirements, application procedure, curriculum, and more. Students can also obtain information on the MICAT test fees, the examination method, and the scoring process.
Name of Exam
MICAT 2026
Exam Level
University level
Conducted by
Mudra Institute of Communication in Ahmedabad (MICA)
Courses offered
PGDM & PGDM-C programs
Exam Mode
Online
Application Mode
Exam Frequency
Twice a Year
Exam Duration
2 Hours 45 minutes
Exam Medium
English
The MICAT 2026 notification will be officially released by MICA Ahmedabad in the second or third week of September 2025. This notification will provide all essential details about the exam, including registration dates, eligibility criteria, exam pattern, syllabus, application fee, and important instructions for both MICAT-I and MICAT-II phases.
Events
Event Dates (Tentative)
MICAT- I
MICAT- II
Application Form releases
August 2025
November 2025
Last Date to apply
3rd week of November 2025
2nd week of January 2026
Admit card issue
1st week of December 2025
4th week of January 2026
MICAT-I Exam
Announcement of Result
3rd week of December
2nd week of February 2026
GE/PI round
1st week of March 2026
The MICAT 2026 eligibility criteria are as follows. Candidates must ensure they meet all the mention criteria before applying for MICAT 2026. Failure to do so will lead to cancellation of candidature at any stage of the admission process.
The MICAT 2026 application process is conducted entirely online and is essential for candidates seeking admission to MICA Ahmedabad’s PGDM and PGDM-C programs. Here is a detailed step-by-step guide:
The MICAT 2026 admit card is a mandatory document for appearing in the MICAT exam and is issued separately for each phase. MICAT-I Admit Card will be released in the first week of December 2025 and MICAT-II Admit Card will be released in the fourth week of January 2026.
The MICAT 2026 syllabus is structured to assess a candidate’s aptitude, creativity, personality, and general awareness, making it distinct from other management entrance exams. The exam is divided into three main sections, each with its own focus and sub-sections:
Section
Sub Sections/Topics
Section A
Psychometric Test
Personality factors, behavioral patterns, situational judgment, life goals, aspirations, motivations, and ethics.
No fixed syllabus; questions are designed to assess your personality and consistency in responses.
Section B
Descriptive Test
Creative and analytical writing: essays, arguments, story writing, expressing opinions.
Topics may include social issues, business trends, current events, or story composition based on images.
Section C
Aptitude Test (Objective)
Verbal Ability: Reading comprehension, sentence correction, grammar, vocabulary, fill in the blanks, jumbled sentences, synonyms/antonyms, idioms, inference, analogies.
Quantitative Ability & Data Interpretation: Arithmetic (averages, percentages, profit & loss, time-speed-distance, ratios), algebra, geometry, mensuration, number systems, permutations & combinations, probability, statistics, pie/bar graphs, Venn diagrams, AP/GP, HCF-LCM, trigonometry.
General Awareness: Static GK, current affairs, business, brands, media, advertising, economy, Indian Constitution, politics, books & authors, geography, entertainment, literature, persons in news.
Divergent & Convergent Thinking: Verbal and non-verbal reasoning, statement-assumption, sequence and series, data sufficiency, seating arrangements, problem-solving, logical reasoning.
The MICAT 2026 exam pattern is designed to assess candidates across multiple competencies, including personality, creativity, analytical ability, and aptitude. Here are the detailed features of the exam pattern based on the most recent and reliable sources:
Sub- Sections/Parts
No. of questions
Duration
Type
Negative Marking
Section-A
35-150
25-30 minutes
objective
No
Section-B
4
descriptive
Section -C
Aptitude Test
80-90 minutes
Objective
Yes
(-0.25)
Verbal Ability (VA)
20-25
Quantitative Ability (QA)
General Awareness (GA)
Divergent-Convergent Reasoning
20-39
Note- The number of questions may vary slightly each year.
Features
Details
Mode
Computer-Based Test (CBT), online
Total Duration
2 Hours 45 Minutes
Total Questions
Approximately 144- 161 (varies by year)
Sections
3 main sections (with sub-sections)
Language
Marking Scheme
+1 for correct answer; -0.25 for wrong answers in Aptitude section only.
The MICAT 2026 result will be released online and separately for each phase of the exam. For MICAT-I, the result will be announced in the third week of December 2025; for MICAT-II, the result will be declared in the second week of February 2026. Candidates can access their results by logging in to the official MICA website (mica.ac.in) using their credentials.
Applicants are recommended to read through the following steps in order to determine how to view their MICAT result 2026.
The MICAT 2026 cut-off refers to the minimum scores or percentiles candidates must achieve in various stages of the admission process to be considered for further rounds at MICA Ahmedabad. Here are the detailed and most recent insights:
Sectional Cut-Offs (Expected)
Expected Cut-Off (out of total marks)
Divergent- Convergent Thinking
8.5 to 12 (out of 30)
Verbal Ability
8 to 10 (out of 25)
Quantitative Ability & DI
6.5 to 7.5 (out of 25)
General Knowledge
5.5 to 6.5 (out of 25)
Overall Section C (Aptitude Test) Score: A total of 22–27 marks is often cited as the minimum to get a call for the GE-PI round, depending on the exam’s difficulty.
Psychometric Test: Must be cleared (qualifying in nature) but does not have a numerical cut-off.
In summary:
To be shortlisted for the MICAT 2026 GE-PI rounds, aim for at least 22–27 marks in Section C, clear all sectional cut-offs, and have a CAT/XAT percentile of 80–85 or a GMAT score of 600+. For final selection, strong performance in GE (3.5/5) and PI (4/5) is required, with composite scoring used for the merit list.
After the merit list is released, the MICAT 2026 admissions procedure will be handled offline. Depending on their merit, shortlisted candidates will be invited to the Group Exercise (GE) and Personal Interview (PI) rounds.
Students that are chosen must show up for the GE and PI rounds, which will take place in several places. The results of the CAT/XAT or GMAT exam, the psychometric test, and the GE and PI rounds will be used to judge the final selection. Within the allotted period, applicants should confirm their places by paying the necessary