Compare MICA, Ahmedabad vs SDA Bocconi Asia Center, Mumbai

• MICAT application Fees

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

• CAT/ XAT/ GMAT Scores

The process is based on an overall profile analysis of the below mentioned factors:

• Academic Abilities
  A consistent academic background and a demonstrated ability to work under pressure have an advantage in the selection.
• Test Scores
  Applicants must also score well in admission tests (CAT, GMAT, GRE, NMAT by GMAC, or the Bocconi Test). SDA Bocconi Asia Center does not indicate any cut-off or restriction. A high test score is definitely helpful, but – for instance – an average score could be compensated by the candidate’s excellence in other areas.
• Work experience
  The evaluation of previous work/professional experience will significantly impact the overall application, with the duration considered as of March 31, 2026. Document for full-time work experience that can be submitted are employment letter/offer letter/last 3-month salary slips/Form16 as applicable.
  
  Only full-time remunerative work post-graduation will be assessed, excluding part-time, project, internship, articleship, or pre-graduation experiences. For self-employment or partnership experience, full-time self-employment validity requires substantiation through income tax returns for the relevant employment years.

  The supporting documents include:
  i. Registered partnership deed,
  ii. MCA/RoC firm registration certificate,
  iii. GST registration of the firm,
  iv. Audited statements of the firm’s accounts (covering at least two consecutive financial years),
  v. DIPP Certificate of Recognition. One of these documents must reflect both the firm’s name and the candidate’s name as a promoter/director, while the other should reference the firm’s name or registration number. The commencement date of self-employment will be the later date indicated in these documents, and both dates must postdate the award of the candidate’s last educational qualification.

• Extra-Curricular & Soft skills
  Extra-curriculars such as management experience, leadership potential, entrepreneurial experience, communication skills, creativity, interest in sports or cultural arts, and involvement in community/social clubs are additional considerations.
• AI Interview
  The AI Interview serves as the first stage of the interview process. The integration of AI aims to enhance the
  efficiency, consistency and overall quality of the selection process. Candidates will be evaluated through an AI-enabled platform that assesses communication and behavioral parameters.
• Personal Interview
  Interviews are conducted following an initial pre-selection based on the dossier submission. Candidates are evaluated on multiple parameters such as problem solving skills, communication, and overall profile.

• 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.

• Applicants must have an undergraduate degree in any discipline, or should be in their Final Year while applying.
• The academic eligibility criteria are a minimum of 55% across 10th, 12th, and under graduation, and a minimum aggregate average of 70% for 10+12+undergrad.

Accepted Scores:

• CAT score of 2025/2026

• GMAT score taken after January 1, 2023

• NMAT by GMAC score of 2025/2026

• GRE score taken after January 1, 2024

• The candidate can be asked to take the Bocconi Test if they don’t have any other test score, or if the provided score is not up to the expectation of the admissions committee. There is no additional fee to schedule the Bocconi Test. In case of multiple test scores, we consider the best score provided.