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    MICAT Selection Procedure 2027: Shortlist, GE & PI, Final Admission Result

    MICAT Selection Procedure 2027: Shortlist, GE & PI, Final Admission Result

    Gursimran KaurUpdated on 18 Sep 2026, 12:16 PM IST

    MICAT Selection Procedure 2027: MICA Ahmedabad conducts the MICAT entrance exam annually for PGDM admission. MICA PGDM admission is done strictly based on the MICAT selection procedure. Applicants who meet the MICA cut off in any of the MBA entrance exams like XAT/CAT/GMAT and MICAT will be shortlisted for the further rounds of MICA admission. MICAT selection procedure 2027 is 2 two-step process - shortlisting of the candidates based on MICAT cut off, group discussion and personal interview, and release of the final MICA 2027 merit list. The institute will conduct the MICAT 2027 Exam in two phases on December 05, 2027 and February 12, 2027. Read the following article to get more details about the MICAT selection procedure 2027, such as the weightage that is given to each section, as well as other parameters.

    MICAT Selection Procedure 2027: Shortlist, GE & PI, Final Admission Result
    MICAT 2027 Selection Procedure

    MICAT Selection Procedure 2027: Important Dates

    Candidates who wish to join the MICA Ahmedabad can go through the below table to know the important dates related to the MICAT selection process and final merit list. The official MICAT exam dates will be updated here later.

    MICAT 2027 Events

    MICAT Phase 1

    MICAT Phase 2

    MICAT registration 2027

    September 2026

    November 25, 2026

    MICAT registration last date and time

    November 21, 2026, at 11:50 pm

    January 30, 2027

    MICAT Admit Card date

    December 03, 2026

    February 10, 2027

    MICAT 2027 exam date

    December 05, 2026

    February 12, 2027

    MICAT 2027 result release date

    December 18, 2026

    February 14, 2027

    Announcement of shortlisted candidates

    To be announced

    GE and PI at Ahmedabad

    To be announced

    GE and PI at Bangalore

    To be announced

    GE and PI at Mumbai

    To be announced

    GE and PI at Kolkata

    To be announced

    GE and PI at Delhi

    To be announced

    MICAT 2027 Final Merit List

    To be announced

    MICAT 2027 Selection Procedure

    Candidates qualifying for the entrance test are shortlisted for the MICAT selection procedure 2027. Then, shortlisted candidates have to participate in the group exercise (GE) and personal interview (PI). The selection process for MICAT 2027 includes three procedures given below:

    Step 1: CAT/XAT/GMAT

    Each candidate must have taken at least one of the three exams: CAT/XAT/GMAT.

    Step 2: MICA Admission Test (MICAT)

    The institute will assess all the candidates based on the MICAT, which has the following 3 sections

    • Section A: Psychometric Test

    • Section B: (has 4 sub-sections) - Verbal Ability, Quantitative Ability and Data Interpretation, General Awareness; Divergent and Convergent Thinking

    • Section C: Descriptive Test.

    Step 3: GE and PI

    All the candidates who have been selected based on their performance in CAT/XAT/GMAT and MICAT have to take part in both Group Exercise (GE) and Personal Interview (PI).

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    Shortlisting of candidates for GE and PI

    • Section A of MICAT (Psychometric test) is a qualifier.

    • Candidates' performance in the CAT/XAT/GMAT will be considered if they pass the Psychometric section. The institute will consider the minimum cut-off secured by candidates in the CAT/XAT total percentile/GMAT score.

    • The institute will assess Section B of MICAT for candidates based on their performance in the CAT/XAT/GMAT performance.

    • Those candidates who pass based on the relative performance subject to securing a minimum cut-off (normalized scores)) of Section B of MICAT shall have their Section C of MICAT Assessed. Each section will have its cut-off.

    • Those candidates who pass based on sections a, b, c and d (based on relative performance subject to a minimum cut-off (normalized scores)) of Section C of MICAT will be considered for shortlisting for GE and PI. Shortlisted candidates will be invited to participate in the GE and PI at Ahmedabad, Bengaluru, Delhi, Kolkata and Mumbai. (The list of candidates shortlisted for GE and PI is prepared based on a composite score formula of 50% CAT/XAT/GMAT marks and 50% MICAT scores).

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    MICAT GE-PI Process 2027

    Group exercise (GE) and personal interview (PI) one of the three stages of the MICAT selection process 2027. Candidates are shortlisted for next selection procedure of the MICAT 2027 based on their performance in the entrance exam. The selected candidates are called for this GE-PI process. In this round, the institute assesses the overall personality of candidates. A candidate is tested and judged on the parameters given below.

    • Clarity in thought

    • Ability to work in a team

    • Knowledge

    • Determination

    • Leadership

    • Creativity

    • Communication skills

    • Overall eligibility for the course

    Some of the important points about GE-PI round are mentioned below:

    • Candidates who have been shortlisted for GE-PI round are issued a call letter by the institute.

    • The first phase will be conducted in Ahmedabad.

    • The institute will conduct the second phase for group exercise and personal interview at Bengaluru and Mumbai.

    • After the final round of the MICAT selection procedure 2027, the institute will release the final merit list.

    Preparation of MICAT Final Merit List 2027

    The final merit list will be prepared based on the following parameters:

    • Candidates mentioned in the final merit list are unanimously approved by the panelists who take their personal interview.

    • Candidates must secure at least 3.5 or more on a scale of 5 in Group Exercise (GE) round.

    • They also have to secure a minimum of 4 or above in Personal Interview (PI).

    Weightage Details for MICAT Selection Procedure 2027

    MICA 2027 Selection Components

    MICA 2027 Selection Weightage

    MICAT

    25%

    XAT, GMAT, CAT

    35%

    Group Exercise (GE)

    10%

    Personal Interview (PI)

    20%

    Academic Qualification (10+2+3)

    5%

    Extra-curricular activities

    5%

    Total

    100%

    The components and weighatge mentione in the above table are as per previous year ans subjected to change.

    Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

    Q: Is MICAT tougher than CAT?
    A:

    MICAT is not necessarily tougher than the Common Admission Test (CAT), but it is quite unique. While the CAT exam focuses on Verbal, Quantitative, and Logical Reasoning skills, MICAT adds elements like creative thinking, psychometric tests, and descriptive writing. 

    Q: When will MICAT result 2027 for phase 1 be announced?
    A:

    The MICAT 2027 result date for phase 1 is December 18, 2026.

    Q: When will MICAT result 2027 for phase 2 be announced?
    A:

    The MICAT result 2027 for phase 2 will be released on February 28, 2027.

    Q: When will the MICAT exam 2027 for phase 2 be conducted?
    A:

    The MICAT 2027 exam for phase 2 will be held on February 12, 2026.

    Q: When will MICAT final merit list 2027 be released?
    A:

    The MICAT final merit list 2027 will be released in or before April 2027.

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