MICAT 2027 (MICA Admission Test) is the computer-based entrance test of MICA, Ahmedabad, for all seven of its programmes starting in 2027, including PGDM-C and PGDM. It runs in two rounds: MICAT I on 5 December 2026 and MICAT II on 12 February 2027. MICAT I registration is open till 21 November 2026.
MICAT 2027
This page covers the MICAT 2027 dates for both rounds, registration and fee, eligibility, exam pattern, test cities and how MICA selects candidates.
| Full name | MICA Admission Test (MICAT) 2027 |
|---|---|
| Conducted by | MICA, Ahmedabad |
| Exam level | Institute level (admission to MICA only), held in 48 cities across India |
| Courses / Purpose | PGDM-C, PGDM, PGCM-SM, FPM, PGCM-AMC, PGCM-DMMC and Strategic Communication (2027 intake) |
| Exam date | MICAT I: 5 December 2026; MICAT II: 12 February 2027 |
| Application | MICAT I: till 21 November 2026; MICAT II: 25 November 2026 to 30 January 2027, online |
| Application fee | Rs 2,500, plus Rs 500 per additional programme (FPM: Rs 2,500 only) |
| Eligibility | Bachelor's degree with at least 50% marks; final-year students can apply. Some programmes also need CAT, XAT or GMAT |
| Mode | Computer-based test at an allotted centre |
| Questions and marks | Three sections: Psychometric, Descriptive and Aptitude; question count and marks not published |
| Negative marking | None in the psychometric section or short-answer QA questions; other rules not published |
| Official website | mica.ac.in |
MICAT 2027 Important Dates
MICA has published the calendar for both MICAT rounds of the 2027 admission cycle. Group exercise and interview dates are not announced yet.
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| MICAT I registration | By 21 November 2026 Upcoming |
| MICAT II registration | 25 November 2026 to 30 January 2027 Upcoming |
| MICAT I admit card | 3 December 2026 Upcoming |
| MICAT I exam | 5 December 2026 Upcoming |
| MICAT I score declaration | 18 December 2026 Upcoming |
| Last date to update CAT 2026 / XAT 202… | By 30 January 2027 Upcoming |
| MICAT II admit card | 10 February 2027 Upcoming |
| MICAT II exam | 12 February 2027 Upcoming |
| MICAT II score declaration | 28 February 2027 Upcoming |
| Group exercise and personal interviews | March 2027 Expected |
How to Apply for MICAT 2027
You register on MICA’s online application portal and pay a separate fee for each round you want to take. MICAT I registration closes on 21 November 2026 at 11:50 PM; MICAT II registration runs from 25 November 2026 to 30 January 2027.
Apply Online for MICAT 2027
Applications for MICAT 2027 open on By 21 November 2026.
- Open the MICA application portal and fill in the registration form: mobile number, name, email ID, state, city and the programme you want, then enter the captcha.
- Verify your email ID through the link MICA sends. This email ID is used for all communication and cannot be changed later.
- Log in with your registered email ID and password and fill in the online application with your academic background, experience and other details.
- Upload the required documents.
- Pay the application fee online and submit the form.
- For PGDM, PGDM-C and PGCM-SM, add your CAT 2026 score, XAT 2027 registration number or GMAT score (2025 onwards) in the form by 30 January 2027.
| Fee | Amount |
|---|---|
| MICAT application fee | Rs 2,500 |
| Each additional programme | Rs 500 (MICA states this is payable if you are shortlisted for interview) |
| FPM | Rs 2,500 only, no additional-programme amount |
The application fee is non-refundable. If you take both MICAT I and MICAT II, you register and pay for each round separately. If you forget your password, use Forgot Password on the portal: MICA sends an OTP to your registered email ID and mobile number to set a new one.
Who can apply for MICAT 2027?
You need a bachelor’s degree in any discipline (10+2+3 or equivalent, recognised by AIU) with at least 50% marks or equivalent CGPA. Grades are converted to a percentage; if your university gives no conversion factor, CGPA is multiplied by 10.
- Final-year students and those awaiting results can apply. They must submit a certificate from their institution by 30 June 2027 and the final mark sheet and pass certificate by 31 December 2027.
- PGDM, PGDM-C and PGCM-SM also need a CAT 2026, XAT 2027 or GMAT (2025 onwards) score.
- PGCM-AMC, PGCM-DMMC and the Strategic Communication certificate need MICAT only.
- FPM follows UGC rules and needs a master’s-level qualification, plus a valid CAT, XAT, GMAT, GRE, UGC-NET/JRF or GATE score.
Which MICA programmes admit students through MICAT 2027?
Every MICA programme for the 2027 intake requires MICAT. The table lists each programme with its official seat count and what else it needs.
| Programme | Duration | Seats | Also needs |
|---|---|---|---|
| PGDM-C (Management-Communications) | 2 years | 180 | CAT, XAT or GMAT; GE and PI |
| PGDM | 2 years | 60 | CAT, XAT or GMAT; GE and PI |
| PGCM-SM (Sports Management) | 1 year | 40 | CAT, XAT or GMAT; PI |
| FPM (Fellow Programme in Management) | 4 years | 8 | Qualifying score, screening interview, written test, presentation and PI |
| PGCM-AMC (Advertising and Marketing Communication) | 1 year | 60 | PI only |
| PGCM-DMMC (Digital Media and Marketing Communications) | 1 year | 40 | PI only |
| Certificate Programme in Strategic Communication | 11 months | 40 | PI only |
What is the MICAT 2027 exam pattern?
MICAT 2027 is a computer-based test with three sections. MICA has not published the number of questions, marks or duration.
| Section | What it tests |
|---|---|
| A: Psychometric Test | Personality traits; MICA says there is no right or wrong answer and no negative marking |
| B: Descriptive Test | Writing: arguments for and against a statement, your own view, and a story from a picture sequence, typed on the computer |
| C: Aptitude Test | Three sub-sections: Divergent and Convergent Thinking; Verbal Ability; Quantitative Ability and Data Interpretation |
- Objective questions are answered by selecting an option on screen. Short-answer QA questions carry no negative marking, as per the official sample questions.
- Each sub-section score of MICAT I and MICAT II is converted into a normalised score.
- MICA uses section-wise qualifying criteria. If you take both rounds, the better MICAT score is considered.
- MICA does not include a General Awareness section in the 2027 pattern.
Practise with the official questions on the MICAT 2027 sample paper page.
Where is MICAT 2027 held?
MICAT is held at designated centres in 48 cities. The centre is pre-assigned and printed on your admit card; you cannot choose the centre or the computer.
The cities are Ahmedabad, Aizawl, Ajmer, Aligarh, Allahabad, Bareilly, Bangalore, Bhopal, Bhubaneswar, Chandigarh, Chennai, Dehradun, Delhi, Dhanbad, Faridabad, Gandhinagar, Ghaziabad, Gurgaon, Gwalior, Guwahati, Hyderabad, Indore, Jabalpur, Jaipur, Jamshedpur, Jammu, Kanpur, Kochi, Kolkata, Lucknow, Meerut, Navi Mumbai, Mumbai, Muzaffarnagar, Nagpur, Noida, Panjim, Patna, Pune, Raipur, Rajkot, Ranchi, Surat, Trivandrum, Udaipur, Vadodara, Varanasi and Visakhapatnam.
How does MICA select candidates after MICAT 2027?
Shortlisting depends on the programme. MICA uses the better of your MICAT I and MICAT II scores in every case.
- PGDM and PGDM-C: CAT, XAT or GMAT plus MICAT, then a Group Exercise (GE) and Personal Interview (PI), then the final merit list.
- PGCM-SM: CAT, XAT or GMAT plus MICAT, then a PI.
- PGCM-AMC, PGCM-DMMC and Strategic Communication: MICAT, then a PI.
- If you opt for both PGDM and PGDM-C, the Quantitative Ability and Data Interpretation cut off may be higher for PGDM.
- If you are merit-listed for more than one programme, you can accept only one offer, and the choice cannot be changed later.
Score dates and the scorecard are covered on the MICAT 2027 result page.
MICAT 2027 Official Notices and Downloads
- LINKMICA Admissions 2027: admissions calendar for MICAT I and MICAT IIOfficial site · mica.ac.inOpen
- PDFMICAT Sample Questions 2027 (PDF)Official site · mica.ac.inOpen
- LINKPGDM-C Admissions 2027: admission process and eligibilityOfficial site · mica.ac.inOpen
- LINKMICA application portal (registration and candidate login)Official site · mica.nopaperforms.comOpen