Overview
MICAT-I Exam Date | December 3, 2022 |
MICAT-II Exam Date | January 28, 2023 |
Name of the Examination | MICA Admission Test |
Common Name | MICAT |
Conducting Body | Mudra Institute of Communication, Ahmedabad | Frequency of the Exam | Twice a Year |
Months in which the exam is conducted | December and January |
Exam Level | National Level Exam |
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MICA Admission Test or MICAT exam is a postgraduate entrance exam conducted by the Mudra Institute of Communication, Ahmedabad to select students for its PGDM courses. MICA is one of the top institutes in India, providing postgraduate programs in the field of Marketing and Communications.
Following are the courses offered at MICAT:
Many colleges in Bangalore also provide courses on Marketing and Communications. Interested candidates check out their requirements and pursue admissions in Bangalore.
MICA Entrance Test is conducted in 2 phases. The 1st phase will be conducted on December 3, 2022 and the 2nd one will be conducted on January 28, 2023.
Registration for MICAT-I begins on October 2022, while the registration process for MICAT-II begins on November 22, 2022.
To apply for the exam, candidates have to complete their graduation in a relevant field from a recognized university. They should have scored a minimum of 50% in their graduation.
Registration Process | Online |
Number of Parts | 2 |
Exam Mode | Online |
Medium of Exam | English |
MICAT Exam Duration | 135 minutes |
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Important Dates
Events | MICAT Exam Dates |
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MICAT-I: Registration Commences | October 2022 |
MICAT-I: Last Date to Apply | November 21, 2022 |
Release of MICAT-I Admit Card | November 30, 2022 |
MICAT-I Exam Date | December 3, 2022 |
MICAT-I Result Announcement | December 28, 2022 | MICAT-II: Registration Commences | November 22, 2022 |
MICAT-II: Last Date to Apply | January 16, 2023 |
Release of MICAT-II Admit Card | January 24, 2023 |
MICAT-II Exam Date | January 28, 2023 |
MICAT-II Result Announcement | February 17, 2023 |
Release of GE and PI Shortlist | February 17, 2023 |
GE & PI dates | March 7 - 25, 2023 |
Release of final admission results by MICA | April 2023 |
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Exam Pattern & Syllabus
Psychometric tests are given priority during the shortlisting procedure. Therefore, it must not be taken lightly during the preparation process of the MICAT syllabus.
Following are the salient features of the Psychometric Test:
Candidates must be creative to ace this section. The salient features of the Descriptive Test section are as follows:
Reading Comprehension | Grammar |
Para Jumbles | Antonyms & Synonyms |
Fill in the Blanks | Word Meaning |
Spelling | Idioms |
Verbal Ability | One-Word Substitution |
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Geometry | Number System |
Time, Speed, and Distance | Trigonometry |
Mensuration | Logarithms |
Modern Maths | HCF & LCM |
Surds and Indices | Arithmetic |
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Business | Advertising |
Sports | Books & Authors |
Mass Media | Art |
Economy | International Business |
Brands | Entertainment | News | Static GK |
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Puzzles | Number Series |
Data Sufficiency | Bars |
Tables | Pie Charts |
Caselets | Venn Diagrams |
Coding-Decoding | Seating Arrangement | Syllogism | Data Arrangement |
Graphs | Blood Relations |
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Total Number of Questions | 234 |
Total Number of Sections | 3 |
Medium of Examination | English |
Time Allotted | 2 Hours 15 Minutes |
Division of Sections | Section 1: Psychometric Test Section 2: Descriptive Test Section 3: Verbal Ability (VA), Quantitative Ability (QA), General Awareness (GA), and Divergent and Convergent Reasoning (DCR) | Number of Questions Per Section | Section 1: 150 Section 2: 4 Section 3: 80 (20 under each sib-section) |
Marking Scheme | Candidates will be awarded +1 for each correct answer in VA, QA, GA, and DCR. , 0.25 will be deducted for every wrong answer in the same subsections. , There is no fixed total mark for Psychometric Test and Descriptive Test. |
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Eligibility & Registration
Candidates have to meet the following eligibility criteria for the exam:
Candidates can register for MICAT by following steps:
Step 1: Visit the official website of MICA.
Step 2: Click on the link for New Registration.
Step 3: Fill in the required personal details and the captcha code.
Step 4: Tick on the "I Agree" checkbox and click on the submit button.
Step 5: Confirmation page with the candidate's User ID and Password will be displayed. The details shall also be mailed to them.
Step 1: Visit the official website of MICA
Step 2: Login to your account using the User ID and Password
Step 3: Fill in the required Personal Details, Communication Details, Educational and Professional Details, and required entrance exam scores.
Step 4: Candidates have to upload scanned copies of photographs and signature, which should be according to the required specifications.
Step 5: Candidates have to pay the application fee and submit the MICAT application form.
The application fee for MICA Entrance Exam is Rs. 1,985.
Candidates require the following documents in the specified format:
Scanned Document Required | Specifications |
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Passport-Size Photograph | File Size: 80 KB Format: JPG/ JPEG |
Signature | File Size: 80 KB Format: JPG/ JPEG |
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Exam Centres
Bangalore | Mumbai |
Delhi | Kolkata |
Noida | Hyderabad |
Chennai | Indore |
Kochi | Udaipur | Dehradun | Visakhapatnam |
Chandigarh | Bhubaneswar |
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Preparation Tips
Candidates can follow the below-mentioned preparation tips for the MICA entrance exam:
Candidates should have the right set of resources that are needed for the MICAT syllabus and its preparation. This will help gain an edge over other candidates and make them score good marks.
Candidates should put in proper preparation routines for topics and practise them meticulously. It will help them get used to the MICAT exam pattern and develop new techniques to ace the sections. Also, candidates should analyze their mistakes properly and find out ways to tackle them. Mock tests are a must for any exam and candidates should practise them to increase their confidence and have a hold on the exam pattern. More than solving multiple mock tests, they should learn to analyze them properly for better performance.
The exam has a descriptive section that tests the candidate's writing skills. The candidates need to read as much as possible. It will help them to improve their writing skills and develop creativity at the same time.
Exam preparation can be stressful and exhausting. It can have a great impact on the candidate's health. Therefore, candidates need to take frequent breaks and engage in physical activities to manage stress.
Admit Card
Candidates can download the admit card by following the below-mentioned steps:
Step 1: Visit the official website of the MICA Entrance Test.
Step 2: Click on the link for the Admit Card.
Step 3: Login using credentials.
Step 4: Admit Card will be displayed on the candidate's screen. They can download it for further references.
Results
Candidates can check the results with the following steps:
Step 1: Visit the official website of MICA.
Step 2: Click on the link of Results.
Step 3: Login using credentials.
Step 4: Candidates can view the scorecard displayed on the screen.
Step 5: Crosscheck the details and download the scorecard.
Step 6: Take a print out of it for future reference.
MICAT cut off decides whether a candidate will be invited for the further admission process or not. Firstly, candidates have to clear the psychometric test after which their remaining sections will get evaluated.
Following are the expected MICAT cut off for Section 3:
Verbal Ability (VA) | 8 to 10 marks |
Quantitative Ability (QA) | 6.5 to 7.5 marks |
General Awareness (GA) | 5.5 to 6.5 marks |
Divergent and Convergent Reasoning (DCR) | 8.5 to 12 marks |
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Qualifying for the MICAT exam alone is not enough for the candidates to get admission for the PGDM-C course at MICA. The admission procedure at MICA involves an elaborate selection process. Candidates must go through the entire process to be considered for admission.
The selection process of MICAT involves three steps:
After the completion of the MICA Admission Test, the authorities will begin their shortlisting process.
The candidates will be shortlisted for Group Exercise (GE) & Personal Interview (PI) based on the following shortlisting procedure:
- CAT/XAT/GMAT- 50%
- MICAT- 50%
- Ahmedabad
- Bengaluru
- Delhi
- Kolkata
- Mumbai
GE-PI rounds test the following attributes of the candidate:
Important points to note about the GE-PI round:
The candidate's composite score is calculated after all the rounds of the selection process are completed.
The composite score includes the combined weightage of the MICAT, GE, and PI. The weightage of each round is as follows:
The candidates who qualify in all 3 rounds and meet the eligibility criteria will get confirmed offers.
The conditions that must be met by the candidates for receiving the confirmed offers are as follows: