MICA Ahmedabad Admission
MICA Ahmedabad offers a 2-year flagship PGDM and PGDM in Communication programs. Admission to these PGDM courses is based on scores from CAT, XAT, or GMAT, followed by the MICAT test and Group Exercise (GE) & Personal Interview (PI). The MICAT is an institute-level test with three sections: a Psychometric Test, a Descriptive Test, and a section covering Divergent and Convergent Thinking, Verbal Ability, Quantitative Ability, Data Interpretation, and General Awareness.The final selection for MICA's PGDM 2025 admission will be determined by the candidates' overall performance in CAT/XAT/GMAT, MICAT, GE, and PI.
MICA Ahmedabad Admission Highlights
| Key Highlights |
Details |
| Courses Offered |
MBA, PGDM, PGDM in Communication, Post Graduate Certificate in Crafting Creative Communication (CCC), Fellow Programme in Management (FPM), Online & Short-term programs (LMDP & FDP) |
| Eligibility Criteria |
PGDM/PGDM Communication: UG degree in relevant stream (before June 30, 2024)
CCC: UG degree in any discipline
FPM: PG degree with minimum 55% in Management/Communications/Humanities/Social Sciences and professional work/research experience |
| Admission Process |
Step 1: Online application on the official website with INR 2,100 fee
Step 2: Selection through CAT/XAT/GMAT, MICAT, GE & PI (for PGDM)
Step 3: Result declaration and merit list |
| Entrance Exams |
CAT, XAT, GMAT for PGDM courses; MICAT (twice a year: First Saturday of December and last Saturday of January)
Online test for CCC |
| Selection Process Weightage |
CAT/XAT/GMAT: 35%
MICAT: 25%
GE: 10%
PI: 20% |
| Important Dates |
Last date to apply for MICAT-I: November 22, 2024
MICAT-I exam date: December 7, 2024
Deadline for final mark sheet & certificate submission: December 31, 2025 |
Application Process for MICA Ahmedabad
- Visit MICA Ahmedabad’s official website and fill out the online application form for the desired course.
- Pay the application fee of INR 2,100 through the online payment options available on the website.
- Ensure that you meet the eligibility criteria for the course you're applying to, such as holding a UG degree for PGDM or equivalent qualifications for other programs.
- Appear for any of the required entrance exams: CAT, XAT, GMAT, or equivalent exams for PGDM courses.
- After applying online, register for the MICAT exam, which is required for PGDM admissions.
- Take the MICAT exam, which is a computer-based test conducted twice a year (December and January). It consists of three sections: Psychometric Test, Descriptive Test, and Divergent/Convergent Thinking.
- Candidates who qualify based on their performance in CAT/XAT/GMAT and MICAT will be shortlisted for further rounds (Group Exercise & Personal Interview).
- Attend the Group Exercise (GE) and Personal Interview (PI) rounds, which are part of the final selection process for PGDM courses.
Documents Required for MICA Ahmedabad
- Mark sheets and certificates of Class 10th and 12th
- Entrance exam scorecards (JEE Advanced, GATE, IIT JAM, CAT, etc.)
- Valid photo ID proof (Aadhar card, passport, etc.)
- Passport-sized photographs
- Caste certificate (if applicable)
- PwD certificate (if applicable)
- Migration certificate from the previous institution
- Character certificate
- Income certificate (if applying for any scholarship or fee concession)
- Medical certificate (if required)
MICA Ahmedabad PG Courses
| Course Name |
Eligibility |
Selection Criteria |
| MBA / PGDM |
UG degree in the relevant stream (before June 30, 2024) |
CAT/ XAT/ GMAT + MICAT + GE & PI |
| Post Graduate Certificate (Crafting Creative Communications) |
UG degree/ equivalent qualification in any discipline from a university recognised by AIU |
Institute-level Online Test + PI |
| FPM (Communication) |
PG degree with a minimum 55% aggregate in Management/ Communications/ Humanities/ Social Science, & Professional work/research experience in media and communication |
On-call Interview, FPM Admission Test [Written Test (WT), Individual Presentation (IP) and a Personal Interview (PI)] |
MICA Ahmedabad Cut Off
| Course |
CAT Cut Offs (percentile) |
XAT Cut Offs (percentile) |
| PGDM in Communications |
80 |
80 |
| Post Graduate Diploma in Management (PGDM) |
80 |
80 |
| PGDM in Communications |
80 |
80 |
| Post Graduate Diploma in Management (PGDM) |
80 |
80 |
| PGDM in Communications |
80 |
80 |
| Post Graduate Diploma in Management (PGDM) |
80 |
80 |
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