MICAT-I Dates
MICAT 2024 is MICA Admission Test 2024. It is a management entrance test conducted twice a year by the Mudra Institute of Communications, Ahmedabad for getting admissions into their flagship programme – Post Graduate Diploma in Management - Communications (PGDM – C) and Post Graduate Diploma in Management (PGDM) session 2024-26.
Exam Name
MICA Admission Test (MICAT 2024)
Exam Conducting Institute
Mudra Institute of Communications, Ahmedabad
Exam Level
National Level
Courses Offered
PGDM – C, PGDM (equivalent to MBA degree)
Exam Mode
Online (Computer Based Test)
Application Mode
Online
Exam Date
MICAT-I – December 3, 2022
MICAT-II – January 28, 2023
Exam Duration
2 Hours 45 Minutes or 165 Minutes
Exam Language
English
MICAT Exam 2024 : Important Dates
The MICAT 2024 exam is conducted twice a year. Students can choose to give either MICAT-I or MICAT-II or both the exams. During the final consolidation of the scores, the better of the two MICAT scores are considered.
Please Note: Currently the registration window for MICAT-I is open
MICAT-I Dates
Registration WindowSeptember 14, 2023 – November 20, 2023 (11:50 pm)
Admit CardNovember 29, 2023
Exam DateDecember 2, 2023
ResultDecember 21, 2023
MICAT-II Dates
Registration WindowNovember 23, 2023 – January 16, 2024 (11:50pm)
Admit CardJanuary 24, 2024
Exam Date January 27, 2024
ResultFebruary 15, 2024
MICAT Selection Procedure Dates
MICAT GE & PI ShortlistFebruary 15, 2024
MICAT GE & PI; Location: Delhi, Kolkata Delhi - March 10, 11 & 12, 2024, Kolkata - March 16 & 17, 2024
MICAT GE & PI; Location: MICA, AhmedabadMarch 1, 2024
MICAT GE & PI; Location: Bangalore, MumbaiBangalore - March 5 & 6, 2024, Mumbai - March 21 & 22, 2024
MICAT Final ResultFirst week of April 2024
MICAT Exam 2024 : Registration
Please Note: You need an Internet Explorer (version 11 and above) or Mozilla Firefox (version 50 to 61) or Google Chrome (version 50 to 69) in order to fill in the MICAT I
MICAT Exam 2024 : Eligibility Criteria
The basic requirements for MICAT 2024 exams are:
MICAT Exam 2024 : Exam Pattern & Round Details
Step 1: CAT/XAT/GMAT
Step 2: MICAT
Section | No. of Questions | Time Duration (In Minutes) | Marking Scheme | Description | |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Section A | Psychometric Test | 35 | 25 | Subjective Marking. NO Negative Marking | The details of this section will be released a few weeks before the MICAT-I exam. There is nothing right or wrong in this section. |
Section B | Descriptive Test | 4 | 35 | Subjective Marking. NO Negative Marking | In this section, candidates will be provided with a few topics and/or picture-based questions. They will have to present a story or their arguments or views. They will be tested on the written skills. |
Section C | Verbal Ability | 25 | 105 | 25% Negative Marks out of the allotted marks | Verbal & Grammar Skills |
Quantitative Ability & Data Interpretation | 25 | Mathematical & Data skills | |||
General Awareness | 25 | Current Affairs | |||
Divergent & Convergent Thinking | 30 | Reasoning & Analytical Skills |
Step 3: GE & PI
Group Exercise (GE)
Personal Interview (PI)
MICAT Exam 2024 : Selection Process
Those candidates who have appeared for either CAT/XAT/GMAT are qualified to apply for and write the MICAT-I or II exam. The Section A (Psychometric Test) is the qualifier round in order to move further down the selection process.
While short listing the candidates for GE & PI round, the following are kept in mind:
Here is a flowchart explaining the selection process for GE & PI round:
MICAT Exam 2024 : Final Merit List
The MICAT 2024 final merit list is based on the relative performance of students in each of the 4 rounds
CAT/XAT/GMAT Scores
MICAT Scores
Group Exercise (GE)
Personal Interview (PI)
The MICAT-I & II results will be released on December 21, 2023 and February 15, 2024.
MICAT-I and MICAT-II scores are normalized using standardized statistical methods. This includes the overall score and sectional score.
The MICAT cutoffs are based on previous year MICAT data and performance of students.
The MICAT-I & II exams will be conducted across 48 cities in India. The MICAT 2024 Test Centers will be located in the following cities:
The GE & PI rounds will be conducted in 5 cities: Ahmedabad (MICA), Bangalore, Delhi, Kolkata and Mumbai