MICAT 2027 MICA admission — register by 21 November
MICA, Ahmedabad
- Location
- Ahmedabad (Shela campus)
- Last date
- 21 Nov 2026
- Qualification
- Bachelor’s in any discipline, minimum 50%. CAT, XAT or GMAT also required for PGDM, PGDM-C and Sports.
- Age limit
- Not printed on the admissions page
- Vacancies
- PGDM-C 180, PGDM 60, PGCM-SM 40, FPM 8, PGCM-AMC 60, PGCM-DMMC 40, CSC 40
- Pay / stipend
- Indicative programme fee Rs 29.50 lakh (PGDM / PGDM-C) or Rs 14.50 lakh (certificates). FPM fee waiver.
- Experience
- Sports programme asks for sports exposure or a written note. Not a fixed year count.
- Application fee
- Rs 2,500 per programme. Extra Rs 500 per additional programme if shortlisted. FPM is Rs 2,500 only.
- Selection
- MICAT I or II (better score), plus CAT/XAT/GMAT for flagship, then GE and PI
Official Details
MICAT 2027 MICA admission is the form for MICA Ahmedabad’s 2027 batch. MICAT I registration closes on 21 November 2026 at 11:50 PM. Apply on mica.ac.in/admissions. Sample questions — MICAT sample PDF.
What MICA actually does
MICA is a private communications and management institute at Ahmedabad. The admissions page lists seven programmes for the 2027 cycle. MICAT is MICA’s own test. For the two-year PGDM and PGDM-Communications, MICAT is not enough. You also need a CAT, XAT or GMAT score.
What kind of seat this is
These are full-time residential or off-campus residential programmes, not jobs. PGDM and PGDM-C are two years. Certificate programmes are one year or 11 months. The Fellow Programme in Management is four years and is described as PhD-equivalent. Fees marked with a star are indicative and can change.
Who should apply — and who should skip
Apply if you have a bachelor’s degree in any discipline with at least 50% marks. Final-year students can apply for the postgraduate programmes. The PGDM page says the final marksheet and passing certificate must reach MICA by 31 December 2027, or the provisional admission is cancelled.
Skip the PGDM, PGDM-C and Sports Management track if you have no CAT, XAT or GMAT score. Skip if your bachelor’s is below 50%. Skip the 11-month Certificate in Strategic Communication if you need an AICTE-approved diploma today — the page says AICTE approval for that programme is pending. Do not pay a second “interview fee” to an agent. The extra Rs 500 is only if you are shortlisted and you opted for an additional programme.
MICAT 2027 MICA admission dates and fee
| Item | On the official page |
|---|---|
| MICAT I registration opens | September 2026 |
| MICAT I closes | 21 November 2026, 11:50 PM |
| MICAT I admit card | 3 December 2026 |
| MICAT I exam | 5 December 2026 |
| MICAT I score | 18 December 2026 |
| MICAT II opens | 25 November 2026 |
| MICAT II closes | 30 January 2027 |
| MICAT II exam | 12 February 2027 |
| Application fee | Rs 2,500 per programme. Rs 500 more per additional programme, payable if shortlisted. FPM is Rs 2,500 only. |
Available positions
No UR/OBC/SC/ST/EWS roster is printed. Seat numbers below are intake figures on the admissions page.
1. PGDM-Communications — Rs 29.50 lakh indicative 180 seats
Eligibility criteria
Bachelor’s degree in any discipline with a minimum of 50% marks. CAT, XAT or GMAT score required, along with MICAT. Two years, full-time, on-campus residential, AICTE approved, 2027-29 batch.
2. PGDM — Rs 29.50 lakh indicative 60 seats
Eligibility criteria
Bachelor’s degree (10+2+3) or equivalent in any discipline recognised by the Association of Indian Universities, with at least 50% marks or equivalent CGPA. CAT, XAT or GMAT plus MICAT. Final-year students may apply. Final marksheet deadline is 31 December 2027.
3. PGCM Sports Management — Rs 14.50 lakh indicative 40 seats
Eligibility criteria
Bachelor’s with 50%, plus CAT, XAT or GMAT and MICAT. The page asks for sports-industry experience, professional sports exposure, or a written note from a recent graduate. One year, full-time, off-campus residential.
4. Fellow Programme in Management — fee waiver, stipend yes 8 seats
Eligibility criteria
Two-year master’s after a three-year bachelor’s, or a one-year master’s after a four-year bachelor’s with Honours/Research, or a four-year bachelor’s with Honours and Research with minimum CGPA 7.5/75%. A valid CAT, XAT, GMAT, GRE, UGC-NET/JRF or GATE score has 10% weight. Application fee Rs 2,500 only.
5. PGCM Advertising and Marketing Communication — Rs 14.50 lakh indicative 60 seats
Eligibility criteria
Appear for MICAT. Bachelor’s in any discipline with 50%. CAT/XAT/GMAT is not listed for this programme. One year, on-campus residential.
6. PGCM Digital Media and Marketing Communications — Rs 14.50 lakh indicative 40 seats
Eligibility criteria
Appear for MICAT. Bachelor’s with 50%. One year, off-campus residential. CAT/XAT/GMAT is not listed.
7. 11-month Certificate in Strategic Communication — Rs 14.50 lakh indicative 40 seats
Eligibility criteria
Appear for MICAT. Bachelor’s with 50%. AICTE approval is marked pending on the admissions page.
Intake printed on the page — 180 + 60 + 40 + 8 + 60 + 40 + 40.
Educational qualifications
| Programme | Degree / marks | Extra test |
|---|---|---|
| PGDM-C | Any bachelor’s, 50% | MICAT plus CAT, XAT or GMAT |
| PGDM | Any bachelor’s, 50%; final year allowed | MICAT plus CAT, XAT or GMAT |
| PGCM Sports | Any bachelor’s, 50% | MICAT plus CAT, XAT or GMAT |
| FPM | Master’s, or 4-year honours with research at 7.5/75% | MICAT plus CAT/XAT/GMAT/GRE/NET/GATE |
| PGCM-AMC and PGCM-DMMC | Any bachelor’s, 50% | MICAT only |
| Strategic Communication certificate | Any bachelor’s, 50% | MICAT only; AICTE pending |
Selection
- Track 1 (PGDM, PGDM-C, Sports): register for MICAT, submit CAT/XAT/GMAT, sit MICAT I or II, then GE or PI if shortlisted.
- Track 2 (FPM, PGCM-AMC, PGCM-DMMC, Strategic Communication): MICAT only, then interview or the programme test.
- Better of MICAT I and MICAT II is used.
- FPM also has a written test, individual presentation and personal interview on campus.
How to prepare (free, official)
How to apply without getting played
- Register on mica.ac.in. Verify the email, fill the form, upload documents, pay Rs 2,500 per programme.
- Do not pay the extra Rs 500 until you are shortlisted and you actually want a second programme.
- If you want PGDM or PGDM-C, keep the CAT, XAT or GMAT score ready. MICAT alone will not move that file.
FAQs
What is the last date?
MICAT I closes on 21 November 2026 at 11:50 PM. MICAT II is a later window, 25 November 2026 to 30 January 2027.
Who can apply?
A bachelor’s degree with at least 50% marks. Flagship programmes also need CAT, XAT or GMAT.
How many seats?
PGDM-C 180, PGDM 60, Sports 40, FPM 8, Advertising certificate 60, Digital certificate 40, Strategic Communication certificate 40.
Where do I apply?
mica.ac.in/admissions.
What is the fee?
Rs 2,500 per programme. Rs 500 extra per additional programme if shortlisted. FPM is Rs 2,500 only. Programme tuition is separate and marked indicative.
Can final-year students apply?
Yes for the postgraduate programmes. The PGDM page says the final marksheet must be submitted by 31 December 2027.
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