MICAT Exam 2025: Exam Dates (OUT), Application Form (Available), Eligibility, Syllabus, Results
MICAT Exam , Admission to the Mudra Institute of Communications in Ahmedabad’s PGDM-C (Post Graduate Diploma in Management Communications) and PGDM (Post Graduate Diploma in Management) programs requires passing the MICAT test. The MICAT test is given in two sessions, MICAT 1 and MICAT 2, at 48 MICAT test Centers throughout India. Prior to applying for MICAT, candidates must take one of the three tests: CAT, XAT, or GMAT.
By November 22, candidates can submit their applications for the MICAT entrance exam 2025. Candidates must take the MICAT entrance test and have a valid CAT/XAT/GMAT score in order to be considered for admission to MICA’s PGDM-C/PGDM program. On December 7, 2024, the MICAT exam’s first section will take place. The date of the second phase exam is January 25, 2025.
The Mudra Institute of Communications in Ahmedabad offers the MICAT Exam twice throughout an admissions cycle. The test can be taken in one or both sections. The higher of the two scores will be considered by MICA, Ahmedabad, throughout the selection process. However, the MICAT results are only good for one cycle of admissions.
Exam Details
The important details about the exam is given below :
| PARTICULARS | DETAILS |
| Entrance Name | MICAT 2024 |
| MICAT full form | Mudra Institute of Communication Admission Test |
| Examination level | National Level Exam |
| MICAT question types | Objective & subjective |
| Exam duration | 2 Hours 45 Minutes |
| Exam mode | Computer-based test |
| Medium | English |
Important Dates
The important dates related to the MICAT 2024 are mentioned below :
| EXAM EVENTS | DATES |
| MICAT (I) Registrations | 30 Sep ’24 – 23 Nov ’24 |
| MICAT (II) Registrations | 25 Nov ’24 -11 Jan ’25 |
| MICAT (I) Admit Card Download | 04 Dec ’24 – 07 Dec ’24 |
| MICAT (I) Exam Date | 07 Dec ’24 |
| MICAT (I) Result Declaration | 20 Dec ’24 |
| MICAT (II) Admit Card Download | 22 Jan ’25 |
| MICAT (II) Exam Date | 25 Jan ’25 |
| GE & PI Shortlist Declaration | 14 Feb ’25 |
| MICAT 2 Result Declaration | 14 Feb ’25 |
| GE & PI | 28 Feb ’25 – 23 Mar ’25 |
| MICAT Final Results | 15 Apr ’25 |
Exam Pattern
The test format used in the last exam session is listed in the table below, along with the information made public in the MICAT notification:
| PARTS | SECTIONS | No. Of QUESTIONS (EXPECTED) | DURATION (in minutes) | NEGATIVE MARKING | QUESTION TYPE |
| Section A | Psychometric Test | 150 | 30 | NO | Objective |
| Section B | Descriptive Test | 4 | 25 | NO | Subjective |
| Section C | – Verbal Ability – Quantitative Ability – General Awareness – Divergent-Convergent Reasoning | 20 each | 80 | YES – 0.25 marks for each wrong answer | Objective |
Syllabus
Three portions make up the MICAT exam, with the last component having four sub-sections. An full syllabus for the MICAT exam is not released by MICA. Three sections of MICAT 2025 include:
| PART | SECTION |
| SECTION-A | Psychometric test |
| SECTION-B | Descriptive Test |
| SECTION-C | with four sub-sections :- Divergent-Convergent Reasoning Verbal Ability Quantitative Ability General Awareness |
Eligibility Criteria
Before taking the test, candidates must meet the following MICAT Eligibility Criteria 2025:
| PARTICULARS | ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS |
| Nationality | Passports and a valid GMAT score (600+) earned after 2012 are prerequisites for foreign nationals and NRIs. |
| Educational Qualification | A bachelor’s degree in any discipline of 10+2+3 pattern or equivalent from an institute/university recognized by Association of Indian Universities (AIU) will be eligible. |
| Scorecard | Candidates having a valid scorecard of XAT/CAT/GMAT entrance exam will be eligible to apply. |
| Appearing | Those who are in their final year of graduation may also apply. |
The following weighting will be used to generate each person’s final composite score if they fulfill the previously mentioned requirements:
| EXAM | WEIGHTAGE |
| CAT/XAT/GMAT | 20% |
| MICAT | 30% |
| GE | 20% |
| PI | 30% |
Fees and Documents Required
| REGISTRATION FEES | Rs. 2100/- |
| DOCUMENTS REQUIRED | Class 10 marksheet Class 12 marksheet Graduation marksheet Photo ID proof Passport size photographs |
Seat Intake
| Course | Seat Intake |
| PGDM | 120 |
| PGDM-C | 170 |
Cut-Offs
For admission to MICA’s PGDM-C and PGDM programs, MICA Ahmedabad administers the MICAT, an entrance exam unique to the MICA institute. 50% of the shortlisting process for MICA admission is based on performance on the MICAT exam, and 50% is based on CAT, XAT, and GMAT scores.
| Section | Expected cutoff |
| Divergent Convergent Thinking | 8.5 – 12 Marks (out of 30 marks) |
| Verbal Ability | 8 – 10 Marks (out of 25 marks) |
| Quant and DI | 6.5 – 7.5 Marks (out of 25 marks) |
| General Knowledge | 5.5 – 6.5 Marks (out of 25 marks) |
| Overall cutoff | No specific value for the cutoff |
FAQs
Can I apply for MICAT without taking CAT, XAT, or GMAT?
No, candidates must first appear for one of the national-level management exams, namely CAT , XAT, or GMAT before applying for MICAT.
How many times is MICAT offered in an admissions cycle?
MICAT is offered twice during the admissions cycle, and candidates can choose to take one or both sessions. MICA, Ahmedabad, considers the better of the two scores during the selection process. However, MICAT results are valid for one admissions cycle only.
What are the courses offered at MICA, Ahmedabad?
MICA offers a variety of courses including PGDM-C (Post Graduate Diploma in Management Communications), PGDM (Post Graduate Diploma in Management), CCC (Crafting Creative Communications), MICA Fellow Programme, and more.
Can I apply for MICAT if I am in my last year of undergraduate studies?
Yes, candidates in their final year of undergraduate studies are eligible to apply for MICAT.
