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    MICAT Exam 2027: Registration (Started), Dates, Eligibility, Fees, Syllabus, Pattern & MBA Admission Guide

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    Sambhav ThakurUpdated on Sep 23, 2026 02:44 PM
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    MICAT 2027 exam form for phase 1 has been released on the official website at mica.ac.in. 

    MICAT 2027 exam dates for phase 1 and phase 2 are December 05, 2026, and February 12, 2027. 

    MICAT 2027 phase 1 and phase 2 admit cards will be released on December 03, 2026, and February 10, 2027. 

    About MICAT 2027

    MICA Ahmedabad has released the MICAT 2027 registration form in September 2026. Candidates are advised to fill out the MICAT 2027 application form before the last date of November 22, 2026, for the MICAT 2027 exam. After the conclusion of the MICAT Phase 1 deadline, MICAT Phase 2 registration will start on November 25, 2026, and the last date to register will be January 30, 2027. Moreover, the MICAT 2027 admit card for phase 1 will be released on December 3, 2026, while the MICAT 2027 exam for phase 1 will be conducted on December 05, 2026. Similarly, the MICAT 2027 admit card for Phase 2 will be out on February 10, 2027, and the MICAT 2027 exam for Phase 2 will be held on February 12, 2027. Candidates seeking PGDM-C/PGDM admission in MICA must appear for the MICAT entrance exam and have a valid score in CAT/XAT/GMAT. The GE&PI round will be conducted for shortlisted candidates, and the dates for the same have been announced. The final result of the MICAT 2027 Phase 1 exam will be announced on December 18, 2026, while the MICAT 2027 result for Phase 2 will be released on February 28, 2027. Scroll down for insights on the MICAT exam 2027, including MICAT registration, syllabus, MICAT exam date, admit card, paper pattern, list of centres, etc.

    What is the MICAT Exam?

    MICA Admission Test (MICAT) is a computer-based test (CBT) conducted for MICA's PGP courses, including Post Graduate Diploma in Management–Communications (PGDM-C) and Post Graduate Diploma in Management (PGDM). The MICAT exam is conducted twice a year in 48 cities across the country. The MICAT exam is a collection of objective and subjective questions in various sections. The examination consists of three sections, namely:

    • Section A: Psychometric Test
    • Section B: Descriptive Test
    • Section C: Divergent and Convergent Thinking; Verbal Ability, Quantitative Ability and Data Interpretation, and General Awareness.

    MICA conducts the MICAT examination in two phases, namely MICAT I and MICAT II. The better of the two MICAT scores is considered. Admission to MICA takes place through a single-tier filtering process: CAT/XAT/GMAT performance; performance in the MICAT exam; and performance in GE and PI. The final composite score will be generated based on the following weightage:

    • CAT/XAT/GMAT: 35%
    • MICAT: 25%
    • GE: 10%
    • PI: 20%

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    Phone: +91 2717 688250
    Email: contact.micore@micamail.in

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    MICAT Exam 2027: Registration (Started), Dates, Eligibility, Fees, Syllabus, Pattern & MBA Admission Guide
    MICAT Exam 2027: Registration (Started), Dates, Eligibility, Fees, Syllabus, Pattern & MBA Admission Guide

    MICAT 2027 Highlights

    Full Exam Name
    MICA Admission Test
    Short Exam Name
    MICAT
    Conducting Body
    MICA (formerly known as Mudra Institute of Communications, Ahmedabad)
    Frequency Of Conduct
    Twice a year
    Exam Level
    University Level Exam
    Languages
    English
    Mode Of Application
    online
    Application Fee
    Offline : 2100+1 more
    Mode Of Exam
    online
    Mode Of Counselling
    offline
    Participating Colleges
    1
    Exam Duration
    2 Hours 15 Minutes

    MICAT Important Dates

    MICAT MICA Admission Test (session 2027)

    MICA will announce the MICAT 2027 result for Phase 1 on December 18, 2026, and for Phase 2, the MICAT 2027 result date will be released on February 28, 2027. The MICAT 2027 result will be declared in the form of a scorecard. The MICAT 2027 result mentions the qualifying status of the candidate. To check the MICAT 2027 exam result, candidates have to enter their login credentials in the login window.

    How to check the MICAT 2027 result? 

    • Go to the official website, mica.ac.in.     
    • Fill in the MICAT application number and password.
    • Click the 'Get Result' tab.
    • The result of MICAT 2027 will be displayed on the screen.
    • Check the information mentioned on it and download it
    • Take a printout and keep it safe for future reference.

    The MICAT final result will be computed after the GE and PI rounds are completed. Selection, i.e., the final MICAT result, will be based on the CAT/XAT/GMAT performance, MICAT scores, and performance in GE & PI.

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    The eligibility criteria for the MICAT 2027 entrance exam have been set by MICA, the conducting body. Thus, candidates are advised to check the MICAT eligibility criteria 2027 before they sit down to fill out the application form. They can check the MICAT exam 2027 eligibility criteria written below:

    MICAT Exam Eligibility: Qualifying Score

    • Candidate must have a bachelor’s degree from a recognised university as per the Association of Indian Universities (AIU).
    • He or she must have completed a minimum of 15 years of education in the format of 10+2+3.
    • The graduation degree in any stream will be considered valid
    • Candidates who are in the final year of their graduation can still apply for MICAT 2027

    MICAT Qualifying Entrance Exam

    According to the MICAT 2027 eligibility criteria, a candidate must have secured a valid score in any one of the following entrance exams given below

    • CAT 2026
    • XAT 2027
    • GMAT

    MICAT 2027 Age Limit

    As per the MICAT eligibility criteria 2027, there is no age bar for candidates appearing in the online entrance exam.

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    MICA has begun the MICAT 2027 registration process for phase 1 online. Candidates can fill out and submit the phase 1 MICAT 2027 application form till November 22, 2026, by visiting the official website, mica.ac.in. After filling out the MICAT 2027 application form, candidates of all categories have to pay a fee of Rs. 2500. The MICAT application fee can be paid via debit card, credit card, or demand draft.

    Below are the required documents that need to be uploaded during the MICAT 2027 application process:

    • Photograph 
    • Signature
    • Class 10 mark sheet
    • Class 12 mark sheet
    • Qualifying degree certificate   

    How to Fill MICAT Exam Form 2027

    Check out the steps below to fill out the MICAT exam 2027 registration form.

    Step 1: Registration for MICAT: First, Candidates have to register using their valid email address and password.

    Step 2: Fill an application form of MICAT 2027: After registration, candidates have to fill in all the information, such as personal details, academic details, and work experience (if any), and select at least three preferred exam centres from the list available. Candidates have to select the city where they would like to present for the group exercise and personal interview.

    Step 3: Exam selection: Candidates should select the test in which they have appeared: CAT/ XAT/ GMAT

    Step 4: Upload Photo and Signature: Candidates have to upload their scanned photograph and signature with a file size not more than 80 KB and in JPG or JPEG format.

    Step 5: Application fee payment: Rs. 2500 has to be paid by an applicant online through the following modes:

    • Debit Card
    • Credit Card
    • Net Banking

    Step 6: Submission of MICAT application form: Candidates have to click on the submit button after fee payment.

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    This eBook offers a full-length mock test to help you practice and assess your readiness for the exam

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    Documents Required at Exam MICAT 2027

    MICA Admission Test 2027

    MICAT Admit Card
    Aadhaar Card
    Voter ID
    Driving License
    College/ Institute Identity Card
    PAN Card

    MICAT 2027 Exam Centers

    StateCity
    Gujarat
    Ahmedabad
    Gandhinagar
    Rajkot
    Surat
    Vadodara
    Mizoram
    Aizawl
    Rajasthan
    Ajmer
    Jaipur
    Udaipur
    Uttar Pradesh
    Aligarh
    Allahabad
    Bareilly
    Ghaziabad
    Kanpur
    Lucknow
    Meerut
    Muzaffarnagar
    Noida
    Varanasi
    Karnataka
    Bangalore
    Madhya Pradesh
    Bhopal
    Gwalior
    Indore
    Jabalpur
    Odisha
    Bhubaneshwar
    Chandigarh
    Chandigarh
    Tamil Nadu
    Chennai
    Uttarakhand
    Dehradun
    Delhi
    New Delhi
    Jharkhand
    Dhanbad
    Jamshedpur
    Ranchi
    Haryana
    Faridabad
    Gurgaon
    Assam
    Guwahati
    Telangana
    Hyderabad
    Jammu and Kashmir
    Jammu
    Kerala
    Kochi
    Thiruvananthapuram
    West Bengal
    Kolkata
    Maharashtra
    Navi Mumbai
    Mumbai
    Nagpur
    Pune
    Goa
    Panjim
    Bihar
    Patna
    Chhattisgarh
    Raipur
    Andhra Pradesh
    Visakhapatnam
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    Candidates preparing for the MICAT exam should check the MICAT exam pattern for 2027. According to last year's MICAT exam pattern, the question paper will have questions from three sections: psychometric test, descriptive test, and aptitude test (verbal ability, quantitative ability, general awareness, divergent-convergent reasoning). The MICAT exam will be held for 2 hours and 15 minutes. Candidates can check the MICAT 2027 exam pattern from the table given below.

    MICAT Exam Pattern 2027

    ParticularsDetails
    Mode of MICAT examOnline
    Language of MICAT exam 2027English
    Time duration of MICAT 2027 exam2 hours, 15 minutes
    Total sections in MICAT entrance exam3 sections
    MICAT marking schemeNo marks will be deducted for incorrect answers in Sections 1 and 3; however, 0.25 marks will be deducted for wrong answers in VA, QA, GA, and DCR sections        

    MICAT 2027 Exam Pattern: Section-Wise

    Sections  

    Particulars

    Number of questions 

    Time duration 

    Section A       

    Psychometric  Test (DT)

    150  

    30 minutes

    Section BDescriptive Test  425 minutes

    Section C

    General  Awareness (GA)
    201 hour, 20 minutes
    Verbal Ability (VA)
    20
    Quantitative  Ability (QA)20
    Divergent-Convergent Reasoning (DCR)20

    With the help of the MICAT exam pattern 2027, candidates can plan their preparation strategy for the entrance exam. MICAT assesses the analytical and verbal ability, logical reasoning, divergent thinking, written communication skills, and creativity potential of candidates. 

    In addition, MICAT also tries to gauge general awareness about contemporary social and industry-related issues, including areas covering media, marketing, advertising, and business. It is to be noted that all psychometric questions are compulsory in MICAT.

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    The MICAT 2027 mock test window will soon be made available in online mode. Candidates can access the MICAT 2027 mock test by using their login and password. The mock test allows candidates to get familiarised with the structure and pattern of the actual question paper, as it is an online replica of the MICAT 2027 test. 

    By taking the MICAT 2027 mock test, candidates can increase their speed and accuracy in terms of solving the questions available, which can save a lot of time on the exam day. The steps to access the mock test of MICAT are given below. 

    Official MICAT Sample Paper & Demo Link (Last Year)

    Steps To Practice MICAT 2027 Mock Test

    • Step 1: Click on the link to register
    • Step 2: Enter the login credentials
    • Step 3: Check the instructions page  
    • Step 4: Read the other important instructions for the MICAT mock test 2027
    • Step 5: Check the demo questions in a mock test 
    • Step 6: Check the psychometric test group instructions
    • Step 7: The MICAT mock psychometric test will be displayed on the screen
    • Step 8: Go through the descriptive test of MICAT 2027
    • Step 9: Practice questions in the aptitude section of the MICAT 2027 mock test
    • Step 10: Fill the feedback form
    • Step 11: Exit the MICAT 2027 mock test

    Candidates need to prepare for the entrance exam with all their efforts to qualify for the MICAT 2027 entrance exam with good marks. To prepare for the entrance exam, candidates should know important information, such as the syllabus and exam pattern of MICAT 2027.

    The important sections of the MICAT 2027 syllabus are given below:

    • Psychometric Test
    • Verbal Ability
    • Quantitative Ability
    • General Awareness
    • Divergent Convergent Reasoning
    • Descriptive Test

    Candidates also need to know the MICAT 2027 exam pattern to be able to strategise their preparation accordingly.

    Best Books for MICAT Preparation 2027

    Candidates must know the books to study for MICAT 2027. Some of them are given below.

    MICAT Quantitative Aptitude Books

    S.No. 

    Name  of the books        

    Author/ Publication        

    1.        

    Quantitative Aptitude for Competitive Examinations        

    Abhijit  Guha (Tata McGraw-Hill)        

    2.        

    How to prepare for the Common Admission Test (CAT)

    Muhamed  Muneer, published by Om Books        

    3.

    The complete CAT digest        

    Arun Sharma        

    4.        

    Quantitative  Aptitude for CAT and other MBA entrance exams        

    Trishna Knowledge Systems (Pearson)        

    MICAT Verbal Ability Books

    S.No.    

    Name  of the books  

    Author/ Publication

    1.        

    The Pearson Guide to Verbal Ability and Logical Reasoning        

    Nishit Sinha

    2.        

    How  to prepare for the Verbal Ability and Reading Comprehension (VARC)       

    Arun Sharma and Meenakshi Upadhyay (Tata McGraw-Hill)        

    3.        

    Word Power Made Easy        

    Norman Lewis        

    4.        

    Pocket guide to vocabulary 

    Barron 

    MICA will release the MICAT 2027 admit card for Phase 1 on December 03, 2026. Candidates need to enter their login details, such as MICA ID and password, in the login window to download the MICAT 2027 admit card. Only those candidates who have completed the registration process can download the MICAT 2027 exam admit card.

    How to download the MICAT 2027 admit card?

    • Visit the official website, mica.ac.in.
    • Type in the login credentials, such as  MICA ID and password
    • Press the ‘Submit’ button
    • MICAT 2027 admit card will appear on the screen
    • Download the admit card and take a printout for future use

    Details mentioned in the MICAT 2027 admit card

    • Candidate’s name
    • Candidate’s roll number
    • Candidate’s photograph
    • Candidate’s signature
    • Name and address of allotted exam centre
    • Date and time of the exam
    • Exam day guidelines

    What to carry along with the admit card of MICAT 2027?

    Candidates will have to carry proof of the following identity documents along with the MICAT 2027 admit card; otherwise, their entry will be restricted inside the examination hall:

    • Aadhaar Card 
    • Voter ID
    • Driving license
    • PAN Card

    The minimum marks that candidates need to be considered eligible for the next round of selection are defined as the MICAT 2027 cutoff. MICA considers the following factors while preparing the MICAT 2027 cutoff. 

    These parameters are:

    • Total number of seats available
    • Total number of candidates who appeared
    • Previous years’ MICAT cutoff trends
    • Difficulty level of the exam

    MICA has not announced any cutoff in terms of relative marks for candidates to gauge. However, past-year cutoffs have been used to estimate the expected MICAT cutoff 

    Expected MICAT Cut-off 2027

    Section

    Expected Cut-off

    Divergent Convergent Thinking

    8.5-12 Marks (out of 30 marks)

    Verbal Ability

    8-10 Marks (out of 25 marks)

    Quant and DI

    6.5-7.5 Marks (out of 25 marks)

    General Knowledge

    5.5-6.5 Marks (out of 25 marks)

    Overall Cutoff

    No specific value of cutoff

    Expected Merit-List Cutoff

    Section

    Merit List Cutoff

    General Exercise (GE)

    3.5 out of 5

    Personal Interview (PI)

    4 out of 5

    Documents Required at MICAT 2027 counselling

    MICA Admission Test 2027

    Class 10 marksheet
    Class 12 marksheet
    Graduation marksheet
    Photo ID proof
    Passport size photographs

    Candidates who are going to appear for the entrance exam should know that the MICAT 2027 exam process consists of four steps, as explained below:

    Step I: Valid Scores in CAT/ XAT/ GMAT

    All applicants must have a valid score in any one of the following: CAT/ XAT/ GMAT. The scores of these national-level management entrance exams will be considered in the compilation of the final merit list. CAT 2026/ XAT 2027/ GMAT score should be entered while filling out the online application form of MICAT. For the XAT score, only the XAT registration number should be mentioned. The authority will collect the XAT score directly from XLRI.

    Step-II: MICA Admission Test (MICAT 2027).

    MICAT is the computer-based test expected to be held in exam centres across 48 cities in the country. The test has three sections, as mentioned below

    • Section A: Psychometric Test
    • Section B: Descriptive Test
    • Section C: (has 4 Sub-Sections) - Divergent and Convergent Thinking; Verbal ability, Quantitative ability, Data Interpretation and General awareness.

    Step-III: Group Exercise & Personal Interview: Shortlisted candidates will appear for both Group Exercise (GE) & Personal Interview (PI) on the basis of their performance in CAT/ XAT/GMAT and MICAT.

    Step-IV: Candidates will be offered admission based on the final composite score compiled as follows;

    • CAT/XAT/GMAT: 35%
    • MICAT: 25%
    • GE: 10%
    • PI: 20%

    How will candidates be shortlisted for GE & PI rounds?

    1. For GE & PI, the Psychometric test will be the first step to qualify.

    2. For those who qualify in the Psychometric test, their CAT/XAT/GMAT performance will be taken into consideration 

    3. Those who will qualify based on the CAT/XAT cutoff or GMAT score will further be assessed on the following MICAT sections: Verbal Ability (VA), Quantitative Ability and Data Interpretation (QADI), General Awareness (GA), and Divergent and Convergent Thinking (DCT).

    4. Those candidates who will qualify based on performance, subject to a minimum cutoff in a scaled score for each of these sections (namely: VA, QADI, GA and DCT) and CAT/XAT cut-off or GMAT scores, will have their Descriptive Tests analysed for selection.

    Note: The list of qualified candidates will be prepared based on scores of both phases of the MICAT 2027 entrance exam if a candidate has taken both MICAT-I and MICAT-II.

    Expected Seats for MICA Admission

    ProgrammeSeats
    PGDM36 seats
    PGDM -C180 seats

    PGDM/ PGDM-C Admission to MICA takes place through a single-tier filtering process; performance in CAT/XAT/GMAT; performance in the MICAT test, and performance in GE and PI.

    MICAT Shortlisting Criteria for GE and PI and Preparation of Final Merit List

    Step 1: Section-A (psychometric test) is first checked. This section is a qualifier.

    Step 2: Those who qualify through Section-A, their relative performance on the CAT exam/ XAT test/ GMAT exam is considered. A minimum cutoff in CAT/GMAT score/XAT total percentile shall be considered (Best of the 3 scores is considered.)

    Step 3: Those who qualify based on the performance in CAT/XAT/GMAT, their Section C (all sub-sections) of MICAT is assessed.

    • Section-C scores are normalized. The evaluation uses percentiles 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 Section-C and Section-B have a sectional cutoff (percentile and raw scores).
    • Those who qualify through Step 1, Step 2 and Step 3 will be considered for GE and PI shortlisting. Candidates who are shortlisted will be called for GE and PI at Ahmedabad, Bengaluru, Delhi, Kolkata, or Mumbai.
    • NOTE: GE and PI candidate lists are prepared using the composite score formula of 50% MICAT scores and 50% CAT/XAT/GMAT scores.

    Step 4: Candidates who appear in GE and PI must be recommended by majority of the panelists of PI to be considered for the final merit list

    The names of candidates will be given in the merit list, and their final composite score will be prepared on the following weightage:

    • CAT/XAT/GMAT: 35%
    • MICAT: 25%
    • GE: 10%
    • PI: 20%

    General Information

    Contact Number:

    2717308313 , 2717308250

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    Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

    Q: When can I apply for MICAT 2027?
    A:

    MICAT 2027 registration for Phase 1 has started. Candidates can apply for the MICAT exam 2027 till November 22, 2026, at mica.ac.in.

    Q: How many seats are offered by MICA through MICAT 2027?
    A:

    MICA is expected to offer 36 seats for PGDM and 180 seats for PGDM-C.

    Q: Can I take the MICAT 2027 from any computer?
    A:

    No, candidates have to go to their pre-assigned centre allotted on the MICAT admit card and they do not have a choice to choose the venue and the assigned computer in the test centre.

    Q: Where all will the GD and PI be held for admission at MICA?
    A:

    The GD and PI will be held across the cities of Ahmedabad, Bangalore, Mumbai, Delhi, and Kolkata.

    Q: What is MICAT exam for?
    A:

    The MICAT entrance exam is conducted for admission to a number of PGDM and PGDM-C programmes.

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    Admission to MICA's PGDM and PGDM-C programs involves a multi-stage selection process. The final composite score is calculated with the following weightage:

    • CAT/ XAT/ GMAT - 35%
    • MICAT - 25%
    • GE (Group Exercise) - 10%
    • PI - 20%
    • Academic performance (10th, 12th, Graduation) - 5%
    • Extra- curricular - 5%

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