Careers360 Logo
ask-icon
share
    Compare

    Quick Facts

    Total Fees
    29.50 L
    Exam
    CAT
    Seats
    60

    Fees Details

    General

    ₹ 29.50 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 introduced in 2019 is an All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE) approved programme, which leverages MICAÕs core competence in Strategic Marketing and Communication while also delving deeper into the fields of Digital Marketing, Design, Data, Creativity and Innovation. The wide array of jobs offered across various sectors and the substantial increase in stipends and CTC is a strong indication of the faith and trust that the industry reposes in MICA and the quality of its students.

    Fees

    • Programme Fee → Fee: ₹29.50* Lakh

    Important dates

    Exams and EventsDates
    CAT
    Admit Card Date (Mode - Online)
    3 Nov'26 - 28 Nov'26
    CAT
    Exam Date (Mode - Online)
    28 Nov'26 - 28 Nov'26
    XAT
    Application Correction Date (Mode - Online)
    15 Oct'26 - 16 Oct'26
    XAT
    Application Date (Mode - Online)
    14 Jul'26 - 5 Dec'26
    XAT
    Admit Card Date (Mode - Online)
    19 Dec'26 - 2 Jan'27
    XAT
    Exam Date (Mode - Online)
    2 Jan'27 - 3 Jan'27
    MICAT
    Application Date - MICAT-I: Last date to apply (Mode - Online)
    20 Nov'26 - 21 Nov'26
    MICAT
    Application Date - MICAT-II (Mode - Online)
    24 Nov'26 - 29 Jan'27
    MICAT
    Admit Card Date - MICAT-I (Mode - Online)
    2 Dec'26 - 4 Dec'26
    MICAT
    Exam Date - MICAT-I (Mode - Online)
    4 Dec'26 - 4 Dec'26
    MICAT
    Score Card Date - MICAT-I (Mode - Online)
    17 Dec'26 - 17 Dec'26
    MICAT
    Admit Card Date - MICAT-II (Mode - Online)
    9 Feb'27 - 11 Feb'27
    MICAT
    Exam Date - MICAT-II (Mode - Online)
    11 Feb'27 - 11 Feb'27
    MICAT
    Score Card Date - MICAT-II (Mode - Online)
    27 Feb'27 - 27 Feb'27

    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).
    • 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, 2027,
    • 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, 2027.Non-fulfillment of this condition will automatically result in the cancellation of the provisional admission.

    Admission Details

    • MICAT application Fees

    Application Fee – Rs 2,500 + ₹500 per additional programme (payable if shortlisted for interview)

    • CAT/ XAT/ GMAT Scores
    Each candidate must have taken at least one of the three exams (MANDATORY): CAT/ XAT/GMAT (CAT 2026 / XAT 2027 / GMAT (2025 onwards).

    Update your score options in the online application form which you would like to submit (i.e. CAT 2026, XAT 2027 & GMAT 2025 onwards). After receiving your CAT score, XAT Registration No. and GMAT score, please update the details on our website on or before January 30, 2027.

    (Please mention your XAT Registration number only and we will collect the score from XLRI).

    • 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: Aptitude Test (has 3 sub-sections) –

    Divergent and Convergent Thinking;

    Verbal Ability,

    Quantitative Ability and Data Interpretation

    Percentage Calculation Method for Educational Qualification
    Note : ALL LETTER OR NUMBER GRADES WILL BE CONVERTED AND EXPRESSED AS PERCENTAGE ONLY.  If the institute provides grades/CGPA instead of marks, a conversion of the same to equivalent percentage is mandatory. If no conversion factor is available / provided, then obtained CGPA needs to be multiplied by conversion factor of 10 to get the percentage. The conversion certificate needs to be furnished during the verification process and if no conversion factor exists, then a certificate from the institution/university certifying the practice needs to be provided during the verification process.
    10th and 12th Grade
    • An aggregate of all subjects scores (marks) mentioned on the mark sheet will be considered for arriving at the final percentage.
    Graduation (bachelor’s degree)
    • The bachelor’s degree or equivalent qualification obtained by the applicant must entail a minimum of three years of education after completing higher secondary schooling (10+2) or equivalent. The degree awarded by an institute/university should be recognized by the Association of Indian Universities (AIU).
    • Percentages of marks of an applicant who is yet to complete the bachelor’s degree will be computed based on their available marks of the previous semesters/years.
    • If the applicants have undergone/completed an integrated master’s degree or dual degree directly after their 12th, the percentage of marks obtained as per their institute/university norms, which is considered as equivalent to bachelor’s degree will be considered.
    • Bachelor’s degree of an Indian applicant who has studied/studies oversees awarded by a college/institute/university, should be recognized by the Association of Indian Universities (AIU)/other appropriate authorities.
    Calculation of Normalized Scores:
    • Scores shall be normalized using appropriate statistical methods by considering scores of all qualifying candidates up to the stage applicable to the candidate.
    • The score obtained individually by a candidate in a particular sub-section of MICAT-I/MICAT-II, e.g. Verbal Ability will be converted into a Normalized Score.
    • MICA reserves the right to change, withdraw or introduce MICAT, GE & PI centres or any event dates mentioned above. Final centre allocation is subject to availability. MICA reserves the right to change admission process Online / offline.
    • In the event of any unforeseen circumstances that may occur during MICAT Examination, the decision of MICA’s Admissions Committee to conduct re-examination on the same day or otherwise shall be final and binding on the candidates.
    • Candidates are further advised to keep themselves available for re-examination, etc. till 6:00 pm on the scheduled date of MICAT in the event of any such requirement.
    • MICA uses CAT/XAT/GMAT in the selection process for its PGDM/PGDM-C. IIMs, XLRI and GMAC have no role in the selection process.
    • MICAT will be held in 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 and Visakhapatnam

    Student Reviews for PGDM

    College Infrastructure: 4/5
    Academics: 4/5
    Placements: 4.3/5
    Value for Money: 4/5
    Campus Life: 4.3/5

    Very large size college with good infrastructure.

    Verified Review

    College Infrastructure

    The MICA college the best is maintaining college and hospitality Mica is known for its unique infrastructure and pedagogy. The culture here is set parallel to its infra. Campus is surrounded with lush green trees and around 1000+ trees are planted here. Mica is well known for its sports facilities and chotha canteen which sets apart its creative culture.Wi-Fi facilities are up to the mark and library is known as Keic centre which is one of the best among indian b-schools.

    There will be bright future for us.

    Verified Review

    College Infrastructure

    The facilities include Classrooms with projectors and smart class. Along with auditorium, Knowledge Education and Information Centre, Library, OAT, Medical Facilities, Canteen, Hostels, Labs and Sports. The food is delicious and includes international cuisine as well.The facilities include Classrooms with projectors and smart class. Along with auditorium, Knowledge Education and Information Centre, Library, OAT, Medical Facilities, Canteen, Hostels, Labs and Sports. The food is delicious and includes international cuisine as well.MICANVAS is the annual marketing fest of MICA. There are a variety of events and cultural activities organized throughout the year.

    Which is quite good and decent placements

    Verified Review

    College Infrastructure

    MICA is known for its creativity, so the infrastructure also reflects this. The infrastructure is well-built with all the latest facilities like Wi-Fi and projectors in classrooms, etc. We are not facing any issues regarding .Classrooms are fully equipped with modern technology and the Audi is legendary.

    MBA/PGDM Admissions OPEN

    Great Lakes Institute of Management, Chennai
    Apply

    Globally Recognized by AACSB (US) & AMBA (UK) | 18 LPA Avg. CTC for PGPM 2026

    Register for XAT 2027 by 28th Oct to become eligible to take the Mock Test | 75+ years of legacy | #1 Entrance Test | 100+ Test Cities | 250+ B-Schools accept XAT Score

    IBSAT
    Apply

    Gateway to IBS Hyderabad & 8 other IBS campuses | Scholarships worth 10 CR

    K J Somaiya Institute of Management, Mumbai
    Apply

    Highest Package 29.30 LPA | 230+ Recruiters | AACSB Accredited | Ranked 51 in Asia by QS International

    Goa Institute of Management, Goa
    Apply

    Among top 6% B-Schools globally to be accredited by AACSB | Highest Package-35 LPA

    FORE School of Management, Delhi
    Apply

    Last Date to Apply: 15th December 2026 | Average CTC: 16.4 LPA | Up to 100% Tuition Fee Waiver

    View All Application Forms
    News and Notifications

    Student Community: Where Questions Find Answers

    Ask and get expert answers on exams, counselling, admissions, careers, and study options.