Compare SPJIMR Mumbai vs MICA Ahmedabad

Applicants are shortlisted based on their profiles and qualifying scores in entrance exams (CAT/GMAT). Profiles are evaluated and sorted into profile-based and profile-cum-score-based groups. Shortlisted candidates are typically called for an interview in January and February, with final results announced in March.

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*:

Indian applicants: Must have a Bachelor's degree or equivalent (10+2+3) from a recognised university with a minimum of 50% marks or equivalent CGPA. Final year graduation students can also apply. 

International applicants: Must hold a Bachelor's Degree with at least 50% marks or an equivalent CGPA from an institute deemed a university in their country of residence. The degree must entail a minimum of three years of education after completing higher secondary schooling (10+2) or equivalent, and be recognised by AIU/appropriate authorities. Final year graduation students can also apply. Work experience is not mandatory.

• 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.