MICAT 2027 Exam Date Announced: Registrations Started at mica.ac.in – Complete Details, Schedule & How to Apply

MICA Ahmedabad (Mudra Institute of Communications) has opened MICAT 2027 admissions. Registrations for the MICA Admission Test (MICAT) have started on the official website mica.ac.in. The institute has released the detailed schedule for both phases of the exam for the 2027–29 (and related) batches.

MICAT is a computer-based test (CBT) conducted twice a year. Candidates can appear in one or both phases; MICA considers the better of the two scores. A valid CAT 2026 / XAT 2027 / GMAT score is mandatory for most School of Management programmes (PGDM-C, PGDM, etc.), while some programmes under the School of Applied Creativity accept MICAT alone.

Official MICAT 2027 Exam Schedule

MICAT-I

• Registration Opens: September 2026
• Registration Closes: November 21, 2026 (11:50 PM); extended till November 22, 2026 (11:50 PM)
• Admit Card Release: December 3, 2026
• Exam Date: December 5, 2026
• Score Declaration: December 18, 2026

MICAT-II

• Registration Opens: November 25, 2026
• Registration Closes: January 30, 2027; extended till January 31, 2027
• Admit Card Release: February 10, 2027
• Exam Date: February 12, 2027
• Score Declaration: February 28, 2027

Group Exercise (GE) and Personal Interview (PI) rounds are expected in March 2027, with the final merit list typically out by mid-April 2027. Always verify the latest dates and any extensions on mica.ac.in.

Key Programmes Accepting MICAT 2027

• PGDM-C (Post Graduate Diploma in Management – Communications) – 2 years, residential
• PGDM (Post Graduate Diploma in Management) – 2 years, residential
• PGCM (Sports Management), FPM, and programmes under School of Applied Creativity (PGCM-AMC, PGCM-DMMC, etc.) and the upcoming School of Strategic Communication

Eligibility Criteria

• Bachelor’s degree in any discipline with minimum 50% marks (or equivalent CGPA) from a recognised university.
• Final-year students are eligible (subject to completing the degree as per MICA timelines).
• Valid CAT 2026 / XAT 2027 / GMAT score required for PGDM / PGDM-C / certain other programmes.
• No upper age limit.
• Specific programmes (e.g., FPM) have additional academic/research requirements.

Application Fee

• ₹2,500 per programme (includes MICAT processing).
• ₹500 for each additional programme (payable if shortlisted for interview; FPM has a slightly different structure).
• Fee is non-refundable and payable online.

How to Register for MICAT 2027

1. Visit the official website: mica.ac.in → Admissions / Register for the desired programme.
2. Create an account with a valid email ID and mobile number; verify via OTP.
3. Fill the online application form (personal, academic, work experience, and programme preferences).
4. Upload photograph, signature, and required documents.
5. Enter CAT/XAT/GMAT details (if applicable).
6. Select preferred test cities (MICAT is held in ~48 cities).
7. Pay the application fee online.
8. Submit the form and save the confirmation page/receipt.

You can register for both MICAT-I and MICAT-II through the same process (separate fee may apply depending on the window). Keep the same email and mobile active throughout the admission cycle.

Documents typically required: Recent passport-size photograph, signature, Class 10/12 and graduation mark sheets, category certificates (if applicable), and entrance exam score details.

Exam Pattern Snapshot

MICAT is a 135-minute CBT with three main sections:

• Section A: Psychometric Test
• Section B: Descriptive Test (creative writing / story writing / argument)
• Section C: Aptitude (Verbal Ability, Quantitative Ability & Data Interpretation, Divergent & Convergent Thinking)

It uniquely tests both analytical and creative aptitude — a key differentiator for MICA.