MICAT Exam Dates, Fees, Eligibility & Notification

About MICA

MICA is known as Mudra Institute of Communications, Ahmedabad. MICA is located in the city of Ahmedabad. It was founded in 1991. MICA provides a variety of PG certificate programs in the areas of strategic communication and marketing. It also has a Ph.D. program.

 

MICAT Basic Information

MICAT is an online admission exam for PGDM-C. It includes objective and subjective questions along with Maths, English, and Reasoning. There are further sections such as the Descriptive Language Test and Psychometric Test. MICA will announce the selection procedure for the year 2022-24. The MICAT test has two parts: MICAT I and MICAT II. MICA considers the best scores of the applicants and takes them into account while making the shortlist. The institution will select the candidate based on CAT/GMAT/XAT, MICAT, GE, and PI scores.

 

Features	Details
Name of the exam	MICA Admission Test (MICAT)
Conducting Body	MICA, Ahmedabad
Exam Level	National
Frequency of exam	Twice a Year
Duration of exam	135 minutes
Exam Syllabus	Psychometric Test, English, Maths, General Awareness, Reasoning, Descriptive Test
Language	English
Fees	Rs 1,985
Courses Offered	PGDM-C
Number of Test Cities	48
Exam Helpline number	+91 2717 688198, +91-9099-127399
Exam official Website	www.mica.ac.in

 

MICA Exam Dates

MICAT-1 was conducted on December 5, 2020, for admission to MICA PGDM and PGDM-C. Its duration was 2 hours and 45 minutes. Those who were unable to apply for MICAT-I can now apply for MICAT-II, which will take place on January 30, 2021. The application deadline for MICAT-II is January 20, 2021. MICAT is a computer test that is given in 48 cities across India. MICAT is the compulsory entrance exam for admission to MICA Ahmedabad’s PGDM programs. It is a computer-based exam that will be held twice a year. The applicants will be chosen considering the higher of the two MICAT scores. In addition to CAT 2020 or XAT 2021, you must take MICAT.

 

Exam Notification

MICAT is an online admission exam for MICA’s program, PGDM-C. Strategic Marketing and Communication are the program’s areas of focus. The test is given twice a year, in December and February. MICAT I will take place on December 5, 2020, and MICAT II on January 30, 2021.

 

MICAT Eligibility Criteria

Before applying for the MICAT 2021 Application Process, candidates should be aware of the eligibility requirements. It will be held in two shifts, MICAT I & II. The application form procedure for MICAT I began on October 7, 2020, while the process for MICAT II will begin on November 26, 2020, as stated by the institution on its official website. Candidates who intend to apply for MICAT 2021 must have already taken other admission exams such as CAT, XAT, and GMAT. To be eligible for the application process, the candidate must have a valid score. Failing to fulfill any of the eligibility requirements would result in the termination of candidature.

 

MICAT Educational Criteria

MICA has established standards that candidates must meet before submitting their application form. The second phase test will be online or on a computer on January 30, 2021. The education qualifying criteria are as follows:

• The candidate should have a Bachelor’s Degree from a recognized institution or university.
• Candidates must finish their 10+2 and Bachelor’s degrees. Candidates with a bachelor’s degree in any discipline will be considered.
• Students in their last year can also apply.
• Candidates who have taken any of the entrance tests, such as the CAT, XAT, or GMAT, are allowed to apply. They must have a minimum score of 50% to be qualified.
• Foreign Nationals and NRI applicants are only eligible if they have a valid foreign passport as well as valid GMAT/XAT/CAT scores. They can apply under the classification of foreign nationals.

 

MICAT Qualifying Exam Eligibility Criteria

It is a benefit for candidates who have taken previous management tests such as the CAT, XAT, and GMAT. The results of the exams will determine admission to the PGDM programs. Candidates should have a proper score before applying for the application procedure. It begins on the 7th of October for the first session. 26th of November for the second session. The following are the eligibility requirements for the qualifying examination:

Criteria for CAT Eligibility:

• The candidate must have a Bachelor’s Degree from a recognized university.
• They must have a minimum of 50% (for the general category and 45 percent for SC/ST).
• Candidates who are in the last year of their exams or who are awaiting their results can also apply.

Criteria for XAT Eligibility:

• The applicant must have a bachelor’s degree from a recognized university.
• All of the candidate’s backlogs should be cleared.
• The XAT does not impose an age limit on candidates.
• Candidates with a qualifying GMAT score can also take the XAT.

Criteria for GMAT Eligibility

• The candidate must be at least 18 years old.
• A candidate can take the GMAT maximum of five times per year.
• There is no formal need for job experience.

 

Points To Remember

• Carefully read the qualifying criteria and other instructions.
• Candidates in their last year of a Bachelor’s Degree could apply as well.
• They must have finished their 10+2 and Bachelor’s degrees.
• If they do not meet the minimum eligibility criteria, authorities can cancel their admissions at any point.
• There is no set age restriction for candidates taking the exam, which will be taken online or on a computer.

 

Registration Process

MICA, Ahmedabad will issue the application forms in the first and final weeks of October and November. Candidates can fill out the application form online. The link to finish the MICAT registration and fill out the application form will be available on the main site. Filling out the application form will need you to provide personal, educational, and previous employment information. Applicants must provide a picture and their signature in the format specified. Payment of the application fee results in the formal submission of the application form. Read on for additional information on the application procedure. Candidates should have one of the below exam scores before applying for MICAT 2021-22:

• CAT 2021
• XAT 2022
• GMAT 2021

 

MICAT 2021-22 Application Dates

Events	Start Dates	End Dates
MICAT I Registrations	The first week of October 2021	Last week of November 2021
MICAT II Registrations	Last week of November 2021	Third week of January 2022

 

How can I apply for the MICAT 2021-22?

Candidates must follow the process below to apply for MICAT 2021.

• Go to the main site of MICA and click on the Apply Now button.
• Fill in the details and take the time to read the terms and conditions. To accept the Terms & Conditions, click the “I Agree” button. When you’re finished, click the “Submit” button.
• MICA Username and password will be issued to registered email addresses and mobile phone numbers.
• When you hit the ‘Submit’ button, a new window appears. To continue, click the Go to Application Form button in the top right corner of the page.
• Enter your personal information, including your parents’ date of birth, sex, citizenship, marital status, and so forth.
• Upload a photo of yourself and your signature. The files must be in JPEG or GIF format, with a maximum file size of 80 KB.
• Enter information about your academic and professional background.
• Choose a test from CAT, XAT, or GMAT and input your scores.
• Choose a program and a city for the test center.
• Complete the registration process by paying the required registration cost.

 

 Application Fee and Form Of payment

Candidates can pay the Rs 1,985 fee in one of the following ways:

Candidates can pay online using any of the methods listed below.

• Master
• Visa Card
• Internet Banking

 

Things to Keep in Mind

Candidates must bear the following points in mind when filling out the MICAT application form:

• The candidate must verify that the information provided is accurate.
• Do not leave any necessary fields blank. Incomplete forms may result in a candidate’s rejection.
• Upload a scanned copy of a current passport-sized picture and signature.
• Before submitting the form, double-check all of the information. The form cannot be modified after it has been submitted.
• Update your score selections in the online application form that you want to submit (CAT, XAT, and GMAT).

 

MICA Exam Syllabus

MICA will prescribe the MICAT syllabus 2021 including the posting of the selection procedure and exam timetable. MICAT’s curriculum and exam format vary from those of other MBA entrance exams. MICA has Psychometric Test and Descriptive Test, English, Maths, General Awareness, and Reasoning. Read on to learn everything there is to know about the MICAT syllabus.

 

MICAT Syllabus 2021 – Overview of Sections

The MICAT exam is split into three parts. Two out of the three parts are unique. Here is a breakdown of the MICA Admission Test.

• A – Psychometric Exam
• B – Descriptive Exam
• C – consists of VA, QA, GA, and DRC.

The curriculum for all three parts of MICAT 2021 is provided here.

 

Section A: Psychometric Exam

The first part of the MICAT question paper assesses the candidate’s problem-solving abilities.

• Candidates must pass this test before being judged on their progress in the second and third portions.
• The questions in this portion of the exam are split into three groups.
• Two questions are provided in the form of arguments.
• The third question is a series to be evaluated.

 

Section B: Descriptive Exam

The curriculum for this portion is not specific. This portion of the MICAT exam includes 3 to 4 descriptive questions. Candidates will be given a collection of images and asked to construct a storyline out of them. Applicants must read current events and fiction for creative writing abilities.

 

Section C: Verbal Ability, Maths, General Awareness, Reasoning

Section C of the MICAT syllabus covers the same themes as other MBA admission exams, including Verbal Ability, Maths, General Awareness, and Reasoning.

 

MICA Exam Pattern

MICA produced the MICAT test format. Candidates can prepare for MICAT by studying the previous year’s pattern. Good preparation will result in a high exam score. The MICAT 2021 test will be held online. The MICAT test is broken into three parts. Sections A and B will be qualifying in nature. Section C will be used for the formation of the merit list.

A total of 234 questions were asked in the MICAT test pattern 2020. MICAT’s format is both objective and detailed. More information regarding the MICAT exam pattern may be found below:

 

• The Psychometric Test, of the MICAT 2021 is a qualifying round.
• If a candidate qualifies for Section A, their performance in CAT/GATE will be taken into account.
• If the individual meets the requirements, only part B will be evaluated.
• Section C scores will be considered for applicants who meet the main cut-off for Section B.
• Candidates will be shortlisted for the GE and PI Round based on their Section C results.
• The Composite Score formula of 50% CAT/XAT/GMAT and 50% MICAT scores will determine the GE and PI candidate list.

 

MICAT Admit Card

The admit card will be available one week before the exam date. Candidates who submit the application form will be able to access the admit card. The user ID and password during the application form filling process will be used to download the hall ticket. MICA Ahmedabad would issue separate admission cards for both MICAT 2021 sessions. On the day of the exam, candidates must bring a physical copy of their to admit card. Failure to bring the MICAT admission card will result in exclusion from the exam hall. Continue reading for more information on the admit card.

 

MICAT Admit Card 2021

Events	Dates
Exam 1 admit card available	The first week of December 2021
MICAT exam 1	The first week of December 2021
Exam 2 admit card available	Last week of January 2022
MICAT exam 2	Last week of January 2022

 

How to Get the MICAT Admit Card 2021?

The download procedure for both MICAT I and MICAT II admit cards is the same. The procedure for downloading the MICAT hall ticket is as below:

Go to MICA’s official page and click on the link “MICAT Admit Card Download”

• Enter your ID
• Enter your password
• Log in
• The admit card will be on the screen
• Download and print the admit card

 

MICAT Admit Card 2021 details

The following information is on the admit card:

• The candidate’s name
• The roll number
• Photo
• Sign
• Exam time
• Venue

Candidates must verify the data on their admit cards. If any error, they must contact the MICA admissions office as soon as possible.

 

MICAT Exam Guide

Candidates taking the exam should remember specific guidelines for the exam day. The following are some instructions:

• Arrive at the exam center an hour before the reporting time.
• Bring two copies of your admit card and an ID.
• Bring no electronic devices to the exam center.
• Carry masks, gloves, hand sanitizers, and a clear water bottle.
• Do not leave your computer.
• Do not leave the exam room before the exam ends.

 

MICAT Results

MICAT 2020-21 was announced on May 11. Candidates can get the final result through their email addresses. MICA announced the phase I and phase II results on December 21 and February 15. Candidates must use their login IDs to get their MICAT scores. The GE and PI rounds went as per the planning. The institute published the results based on the performance in the admission test, GE, and PI. The merit list will make the final selection of candidates.

 

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FAQ

Q1. Does MICAT require the CAT exam scores?

A. MICAT is the test for those who apply for admission to MICA based on the CAT 2020/ XAT 2021 and GMAT exams. Candidates must take one of these three MBA admission exams and perform well in MICAT.

 

Q2. What is the MICAT exam format?

A. The MICAT test differs from other MBA admission exams. It has three sections: Psychometric Test, Verbal Ability, Maths, General Awareness, and Reasoning.

 

Q3. Where can I pay my MICAT registration fee?

A. Test takers can pay the registration fee by net banking or debit/credit card.

 

Q4. What specializations does the PGDM- C MICA have?

A. The program emphasizes Strategic Marketing and Communication.

 

Q5. How many phases are there in the MICAT exam?

A. The MICAT exam has two parts. MICAT I takes place in December, and MICAT II takes place in January.

 

Q6. How many Test Centers will be available for the MICAT exam?

A. MICAT 2021-22 was held at different locations in 48 test cities across India.

 

Q7. What documents do I need to bring with me to the MICAT exam?

A. Candidates must have their admit card and valid ID proof.

 

Q8. Do I need to bring a physical copy of my MICAT to admit card?

A. Candidates must bring a physical copy of their admit card to the exam center. The authorities will not accept a digital copy of the admit card at the exam center.

 

Q9. What are the MICAT GE/PI round selection criteria?

A. The institution shortlists candidates on their performance in the CAT/XAT/GMAT and MICAT (I or II). CAT/XAT/GMAT and MICAT each have a 50% weightage.

 

Q10. What is the main eligibility requirement for MICA’s PGDM-C admissions?

A. Candidates with a bachelor’s degree or an equivalent educational level are eligible for the PGDM-C program.

 

Q11. Does MICA provide scholarships?

A. Yes, MICA provides merit-based scholarships to qualified students. Each scholarship is worth up to 25% of the program’s yearly costs.

 

Q12. Do other MBA/PGDM programs accept the MICAT score?

A. No, the test is only for admission to MICA. Candidates can use their XAT, CAT, or GMAT scores to get admission to any other institute.

 

Q13. I misplaced my admit card; can I obtain a duplicate copy of the MICAT admit card?

A. Yes, applicants can obtain a duplicate of their admit card from the official website, but only if they do so before the deadline.

 

Q14. What documents must be brought with the MICAT admit card on exam day?

A. Along with the MICAT admit card, candidates must bring a picture ID card/document issued by the Government of India, such as an Aadhaar Card/Driving License/Pan Card.

 

Q15. Do I need to bring a physical copy of my MICAT admit card?

A. Candidates must bring a physical copy of their admit card to the exam center. The authorities will not accept a digital copy of the admit card at the exam center.