Quick Facts

Total Fees

28.00 L

Exam

CAT

Seats

180

Fees Details

General

₹ 28.00 L

Disclaimer: Data for total fees has been calculated based on all years/semesters as provided by the college. The actual fees may vary.

Course Details

MODE

Full time

DURATION

24 Months

The PGDM-C, a 2-year residential programme, grooms business leaders with a focus on creative thinking, consumer-centricity, communication and community outreach. The PGDM-C has been granted equivalence to an MBA degree by the Association of Indian Universities (AIU), and has over the years, evolved into one of the premier post-graduate management programmes in the country. The programme is approved by the All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE).

The PGDM-C offers four unique specialisations:

Advertising & Brand Management,
Digital Communication Management,
Marketing Analytics
Media & Entertainment Management,

Fees & Financial Support:

Programme Fee → ₹28 lakhs for the complete two-year residential experience. (including Tuition Fees, Infrastructure Facility Charges,)
International Immersion → Optional programme with separate fees.
Financial Support That Matters → 25–30 scholarships awarded annually, covering 25–100% of tuition fees based on merit and need. Special ‘Equity Scholarship’ available for deserving candidates. Up to ₹10 lakhs per annum.

Important dates

Exams and Events	Dates

CAT Admit Card Date (Mode - Online)	11 Nov'25 - 29 Nov'25
CAT Exam Date (Mode - Online)	29 Nov'25 - 29 Nov'25

XAT Application Correction Date - Re-opening application correction (Mode - Online)	24 Nov'25 - 27 Nov'25
XAT Application Date (Mode - Online)	9 Jul'25 - 4 Dec'25
XAT Admit Card Date (Mode - Online)	19 Dec'25 - 3 Jan'26
XAT Exam Date (Mode - Online)	3 Jan'26 - 3 Jan'26

MICAT Application Date - MICAT 2 (Mode - Online)	24 Nov'25 - 28 Jan'26
MICAT Admit Card Date - MICAT 1 (Mode - Online)	2 Dec'25 - 5 Dec'25
MICAT Exam Date - MICAT 1 (Mode - Online)	5 Dec'25 - 5 Dec'25
MICAT Score Card Date - MICAT 1 (Mode - Online)	23 Dec'25 - 23 Dec'25
MICAT Admit Card Date - MICAT 2 (Mode - Online)	9 Feb'26 - 12 Feb'26
MICAT Exam Date - MICAT 2 (Mode - Online)	12 Feb'26 - 12 Feb'26
MICAT Score Card Date - MICAT 2 (Mode - Online)	27 Feb'26 - 27 Feb'26

Eligibility Criteria

Admission to the Post-graduate Programmes (PGP), both PGDM (C) and PGDM requires a bachelor’s degree (10 + 2 + 3 system) or an equivalent qualification in any discipline recognized by the Association of Indian Universities (AIU).
Bachelor’s degree with at least 50% marks or equivalent CGPA in any discipline from a recognised university.
Candidates appearing for the final year bachelor’s degree/equivalent qualification examination and those who have completed the degree requirements and are awaiting results can also apply. It is mandatory for such candidates must do the following:
▪ Produce a certificate from the principal/director/registrar/head of the department of the institution/university certifying that the candidate is currently in the final year/is awaiting final results, stating that they have completed all the requirements (the result may, however, be awaited) for obtaining the bachelor’s degree/equivalent qualification on the date of issue of the certificate. This certificate should be submitted latest by June 30, 2026,
▪ Such a candidate, if selected, and submits the above-mentioned certificate will be allowed to join the programme provisionally. The admission will be confirmed only when the candidate submits the final mark sheet and certificate of having passed the bachelor’s degree/equivalent qualification.
The deadline for submission of the final mark sheet and passing certificate is December 31, 2026. Nonfulfillment of this condition will automatically result in the cancellation of the provisional admission.

Admission Details

MICA Programmes Overview

MICA’s PGP offering has two programmes: PGDM-C and PGDM, as per the AICTE (accreditation body), regulatory requirement, for the admission’s process for the Academic Year 2026-2028.
Candidates have the choice to opt for the PGDM-C and /or PGDM programme.

Selection Process (Batch 2026-2028)

Candidates who demonstrate an 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
MICAT is a Computer Based Test (CBT). It is conducted twice a year – December (2025) and February (2026). Candidates may choose to write both MICAT I & II. Better of the two MICAT Scores is considered. It has over 48 test centres across the country.

MICA PGDM-C / PGDM admission process given below*:

MICAT Registration
MICAT – I and II Registration date	MICAT – I Regn. Opens : September 2025. Reg Close :November 22,2025 at 11:50 pm MICAT - II Reg Opens : November 25, 2025. Reg Close : January 29, 2026 at 11:50 pm
CAT/ XAT/ GMAT
Each candidate must have taken at least one of the three exams (MANDATORY): CAT/ XAT/GMAT (CAT 2024 / XAT 2025 / GMAT (2023 onwards). Update your score options in the online application form which you would like to submit (i.e. CAT 2024, XAT 2025 & GMAT 2023 onwards). After receiving your CAT score, XAT Registration No. and GMAT score, please update the details on our website on or before January 29, 2026. (Please mention your XAT Registration number only and we will collect the score from XLRI).	For the CAT / XAT / GMAT time line visit respective website
MICA Admission Test (MICAT).
All candidates are assessed on MICAT, which consists of 3 sections 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	MICAT I : December 6, 2025 (Saturday) MICAT -I Score card live : December 24, 2025 MICAT II : February 13, 2026 (Friday) MICAT -II Score card live : February 28, 2026
Merit List Preparation
Admission to MICA happens through a 3-stage filtering process comprising of – CAT/XAT/GMAT performance, Performance in MICAT written exam and performance in Group Exercise (GE) and Personal Interview (PI) Detailed below are the steps for preparation of the Final Merit List: Step 1: Section A (Psychometric test) is first checked. This section is a qualifier. Step2: Those who qualify through section A, their relative performance on CAT/XAT/GMAT is considered. A minimum cut-off in CAT /XAT total percentile/GMAT score shall be considered (Best of the three scores is considered.) Step 3: Those who qualify based on the CAT/XAT/GMAT performance, their Section C (all sub-sections) of MICAT will be assessed. Section C scores are normalized. The evaluation uses percentile and raw scores for each sub-section and requires a minimum cut-off. Those who qualify through section C, their performance in Section B is evaluated. NOTE: Both Sections C & B have a sectional cut-off (percentile and raw scores). Those who qualify through Steps 1, 2 and 3 will be considered for GE & PI short listing. Short listed candidates will be called for GE and PI at Ahmedabad, Bengaluru, Delhi, Kolkata or Mumbai. Step 4: Candidates who appear in GE & PI MUST be RECOMMENDED by majority number of the interview panellists, to be considered for the final merit list NOTE: All those who meet the criteria described above, their final composite score shall be created based on the following weightage: CAT/XAT/GMAT: 35% MICAT: 25% GE: 10% PI: 20% 10th,12th, Graduation: 5% (10th-1.75%; 12th-1.75%; Graduation-1.5%) (Kindly go through Grade calculation method for more information*) Extra-Curricular, sports, academic diversity, gender diversity etc: 5% (This Information will be filled separately at the time of GE & PI) Offer letters will be sent to candidates who feature in the final merit. If you do not accept the offer by the date mentioned in the offer letter, your name will automatically be removed from the merit list of the program.

Top Exams Accepted by MICA, Ahmedabad

(CAT) - Common Admission Test

Admit Card Date - Online mode

11 Nov'25 - 29 Nov'25

Application Process Exam Pattern Mock Test Admit Card Preparation Tips Result Answer Key Selection Process Cutoff Exam Analysis Question Paper College Predictor Eligibility Criteria

(XAT) - Xavier Aptitude Test

Application Correction Date - Online mode

24 Nov'25 - 27 Nov'25

Application Process Exam Pattern Admit Card Result Cutoff Answer Key Selection Process Mock Test Eligibility Criteria

(MICAT) - MICA Admission Test

Application Date - Online mode

24 Nov'25 - 28 Jan'26

Eligibility Criteria Application Process Exam Pattern Admit Card Cutoff Selection Process Mock Test Result

Student Reviews for PGDM Communications

4.5/5(3 Reviews)

College Infrastructure: 4.7/5

Academics: 4.7/5

Placements: 4.7/5

Value for Money: 4.3/5

Campus Life: 4.3/5

Explosion of both creativity and Analytics

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Posted on 27 Sep'25 by nikita sandhir
Batch of 2021-01-01 | PGDM Communications

College Infrastructure

Campus is expensive and green classrooms are fully air conditioned equipped with modern communication and teaching at seminar halls auditorium open air theatre good library facilities including data waves of campaigns general etc hostel accommodation for 300 students with Internet sports facilities Gym cafe

Great campus and good experiences

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Posted on 13 Jun'24 by
Batch of 2024-01-01 | PGDM Communications

College Infrastructure

MICA has a world-class pedagogy which ensures that students are equipped with a competitive skill set. This pedagogy is supported by robust infrastructure. Classrooms are equipped with high tech aids which ensures effective learning.Hostel culture at MICA is probably the best in India.The MICA campus is 24x7 Wi-Fi enabled. KEIC is the knowledge centre of MICA and provides around the clock resources for the community.Hygiene is also maintained. Registration is very simple and it is done by filling the form during admission time.

In this college good in academics

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Posted on 13 Jun'24 by
Batch of 2021-01-01 | PGDM Communications

College Infrastructure

The infrastructure of our college is well-managed part of the institution that has been raised to give the best learning experience to the student.All the blocks are Wi-Fi enabled to help students learn not only through books and lectures but also through an open-source of knowledge.s. It is the perfect example of technology evolved to benefit the needs and comfort of the students.

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