MICAT 2021 is MICA Admission Test 2021. 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 2021-23.
Exam Name
MICA Admission Test (MICAT 2021)
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 – Saturday, 5th December 2020 MICAT-II – Saturday, 30th January 2021
Exam Duration
2 Hours 45 Minutes or 165 Minutes
Exam Language
English
MICAT Exam 2021 : Important Dates
The MICAT 2021 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 WindowOct 2020 – 25th Nov 2020 (11:50 PM)
Admit Card2nd Dec 2020
Exam DateSaturday, 5th December 2020
Result21st December 2020
MICAT-II Dates
Registration Window26th Nov 2020 – 20th Jan 2021 (11:50 PM)
Admit Card27th January 2021
Exam Date Saturday, 30th January 2021
Result14th February 2021
MICAT Selection Procedure Dates
MICAT GE & PI Shortlist 19th February 2021
MICAT GE & PI; Location: Delhi, Kolkata 19th, 20th & 21st March 2021
MICAT GE & PI; Location: MICA, Ahmedabad9th & 10th March 2021
MICAT GE & PI; Location: Bangalore, Mumbai13th, 14th & 15th March 2021
MICAT Final ResultEnd of March 2021
MICAT Exam 2021 : Registration
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MICAT Exam 2021 : Eligibility Criteria
The basic requirements for MICAT 2021 exams are:
MICAT Exam 2021 : Exam Pattern & Round Details
Step 1: CAT/XAT/GMAT
Step 2: MICAT
Section | No. of Questions | Time Duration (In Minutes) | Marking Scheme | Description | |
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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 | 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 | |||
Section C | 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. |
Step 3: GE & PI
Group Exercise (GE)
Personal Interview (PI)
MICAT Exam 2021 : 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 2021 : Final Merit List
The MICAT 2021 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 are released within 1-2 weeks of the exam. MICAT-I – 21st Dec 2020; MICAT-II – 14th Feb 2021).
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 2021 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