MICAT Exam 2026 - Registration Last Date, Exam Dates, Admit Card, Syllabus & Selection Process

MICAT 2026 is the institute-specific entrance test for admission into the prestigious PGDM and PGDM-C programs offered by MICA Ahmedabad. Organised by MICA Ahmedabad itself, the test assesses the creativity, communication abilities, analytical skills and aptitude/personality requirements necessary for a successful career in management.

The MICAT 2026 exam was conducted in two phases. On 6 December 2025 the MICAT Phase 1 test was conducted and on 13 February 2026 the MICAT Phase 2 test was conducted. Registration for MICAT Phase 1 and Phase 2 commenced from September 2025 and 29 November 2025 respectively. The last date for submitting applications was 23 November 2025 and 30 January 2026 respectively. The result of the final selection will be declared on 14 April 2026.

Those applying through the MICAT test are required to take either CAT, XAT or GMAT as a valid score in one of these exams is mandatory for admission consideration. Given that the MICAT test is taken twice every year, applicants can choose to take one or both sessions and MICA takes into account the higher score.

About MICA Institute 

MICA Ahmedabad or the Mudra Institute of Communication is among the best management institutes in India that provides management courses related to strategic marketing, communication and media.

MICA stands for Mudra Institute of Communication, Ahmedabad. The best programs offered by MICA Ahmedabad include PGDM and PGDM-C where students have to appear in the MICA admission test.

The 2025-26 MICA calendar includes both MICAT 1 and MICAT 2 exam important dates along with deadlines for MICA application and the MICA form last date.  

What is the MICAT Exam?

The MICAT full form is the MICA Admission Test which is the official MICA entrance exam conducted by MICA Institute every year. For admission to MICA's PGDM and PGDM-C programs, candidates must pass the national MICA exam. The three primary components of the MICAT exam comprise both objective and subjective questions.

1. Psychometric Test

2. Descriptive Test

3. Aptitude Test

Twice a year, the MICAT entrance tests are given. Candidates may take part in both and the candidate with the best score will be selected by MICA.

MICAT Exam Important Features 

• MICA Admission Test is compulsory for all MICA PGDMC and PGDM candidates

• Conducted twice a year, candidates can appear in MICAT 1 or MICAT 2 or both.

• The best of the two exam scores is taken into account by the MICA institute.

• A valid CAT/XAT/GMAT score is compulsory to appear for the MICAT test.

• The MICAT exam pattern includes Psychometric, Descriptive and Aptitude sections.

Highlights of MICAT Exam 2026

MICAT 2026 Important Exam Dates

Candidates planning to appear for the MICAT 2026 entrance test should keep track of all dates related to registration, admit cards, examination, scorecards, shortlisting and results. The MICAT 2026 schedule is provided below.

MICAT Eligibility Criteria 2026

Candidates must meet the following requirements in order to be admitted to MICA Ahmedabad PGDM programs through the MICAT exam -

• Have taken the CAT 2025, XAT 2026 or GMAT exam starting in 2024. 

• Have a bachelor's degree that has been recognised by the AIU or the Association of Indian Universities.

• Final year graduation students may also apply for the MICA entrance test.

MICAT Registration Process for 2026 

Students can access the MICAT form online at mica.ac.in. The candidate has to enter personal, educational and reference information then select MICA test locations and MICAT fees to complete the form.

How to Fill MICAT Application Form 2026?

1. Complete one-time MICAT login and registration.

2. Enter personal and academic details.

3. Upload a photo and a signature.

4. Fill reference details.

5. Select the preferred MICA exam centre.

6. Pay MICAT exam fees online.

MICAT 2026 Application Fee

• The ₹2100 MICAT application fee is required of all applicants.

• The 2026 MICAT application process will remain open till 20 Nov 2025.

• Payment methods used are credit cards, debit cards, UPI and online banking.

MICAT Exam Pattern 2026 - Section-wise Overview

MICAT 2026 aspirants must know the exam pattern thoroughly in order to start preparing for the test. The MICAT test paper comprises two parts – objective and descriptive which have different marking schemes and time duration. See the MICAT 2026 exam pattern given below –

MICAT Syllabus 2026

The syllabus of MICAT has three major sections that need different skills.

• Section A - Psychometric Test checks personality and thinking style.

• Section B - Descriptive Test measures writing and creativity. 

• Section C - Aptitude Test includes - 

• Verbal Ability - Analogies, Antonyms and Synonyms, Reading Comprehension, Error Correction, Fill in the blanks, Jumbled Sentences etc.

• General Awareness -, Geography, Mergers and Acquisitions, Books and Authors,  Business Brands and Media, Current Affairs, Politics, Science and Research, Major Business, History, Literature, Indian Constitution, News etc. 

• Quantitative Ability And Data Interpretation, Divergent Thinking -  LCM & HCF, Number System, Geometry, Trigonometry, Mensuration, Algebra, Fractions, Time & Distance, Averages, Time & Work, Profit and Loss, Partnership and Data Interpretation, Quadratic and Linear Equations

• Convergent Thinking - Word Association, Visual Reasoning, Statement - Assumption, Data Sufficiency,  Sequence and Series etc. 

Candidates can also refer to the MICAT previous year papers or the MICAT sample paper to understand the MICAT paper pattern. 

MICAT Admit Card 2026

The MICAT 2026 hall ticket was issued separately for each phase through the official MICA website mica.ac.in. According to the MICAT 2026 calendar, the admit card for the Phase 1 MICAT exam was made available starting from 3rd December 2025 while the second phase of MICAT 2 admit card was made available on 10th February 2026. 

Students who have completed the MICAT 2026 registration procedure will be able to access their admit card by logging in at the official portal. Students should carry a hard-printed copy of the MICAT admit card along with them to the exam centre on the day of the exam. It is recommended to keep a copy of the admit card safe until the end of the MICAT admission procedure. 

The direct link for downloading the MICAT 2026 admit card will be activated once released.

MICAT 2026 Result and Scores

The MICAT exam results 2026 were declared individually for each phase on the official website mica.ac.in. Those candidates appearing in the test can download their MICAT scorecard by accessing the MICAT candidate portal. 

According to the MICAT 2026 timeline, the MICAT Phase 2 results were announced on 28 February 2026 while the first phase MICAT scorecard was announced on 24 December 2025. The MICAT Phase 3 result date was declared later.

The final MICAT results are separately prepared by MICA for each round and are used to select the candidates for the next rounds of the admission process which include Group Exercise (GE) and Personal Interview (PI).

It is recommended that the candidates download and preserve a copy of their MICAT 2026 scorecard till the completion of the whole admission process. The link to check the MICAT 2026 result will be made available on the official website after its declaration. 

MICAT Selection Process 2026

Admission to MICA College the MICAT 2026 selection involves three main stages - 

Step 1 - Take the CAT, XAT or GMAT score.

Step 2 - Take the MICAT exam either one or both.

Step 3 - Join GE and PI at MICA Ahmedabad or other MICAT exam centres if selected.

GE and PI Shortlisting Rules

• The Psychometric Test acts as a qualifier.

• CAT, XAT or GMAT performance is then considered.

• Those who clear the MICA entrance exam are invited for GE and PI rounds.

MICAT Final Selection Criteria 2026