What is a Good MICAT 2024 Score?

What is a good MICAT 2024 score? Often happens to be the most searched query of test-takers seeking admission into PGDM & PGDM-C programs offered by Mudra Institute of Communications. To put it in a nutshell,  a raw score of 45-50 in the Aptitude section is a good MICAT score. A minimum score of 3.5 out of 5 in General Exercise and a minimum score of 4 out of 5 in the Personal Interview is considered good for final selection at MICA.

The MICAT score holds 30% weightage in the final merit list calculation. Apart from this, a 20% weightage of CAT/ XAT/ GMAT scores is also considered. The Group Exercise holds a weightage of 20% while the Personal Interview has a weightage of 30%. Candidates must ensure that they get sufficient marks to clear the MICAT cutoff 2024 and get a seat in MICA Ahmedabad.

The MICAT 2024 is an MBA entrance exam in India conducted for admission to the PGDM and PGDM-C courses offered by MICA Ahmedabad.  MICA is one of the most popular MBA colleges in India and its admission process is different from most of the other colleges offering PGDM in India. MICAT 2024 Phase I was conducted on December 2, 2023, and Phase II was conducted on January 27, 2024. The MICAT-I scorecard was issued on December 21, 2023, while the MICAT-II scorecard has been released on February 15, 2024. In this article, we have provided information about what is a good score in MICAT 2024, along with other important information.

What is a Good Score in MICAT 2024?

A raw score of 45-50 in the Aptitude section can be called a good score in MICAT 2024. Currently, this does not consider other factors, but it will ensure that you are safe as far as MICAT scores are concerned. The table below provides an estimate of what can be considered a good score in MICAT 2024 while also taking other factors into consideration.

This only considers the total score of the Aptitude section. The scores of other sections are not revealed by the institute.

But, this still does not guarantee selection. Here's why-

• A good score in MICAT 2024 means one that can help you get admission to MICA. However, admission does not depend on MICAT scores alone.

• CAT/ XAT/ GMAT scores and scores in Descriptive and Psychometric Tests (which are not revealed) are also considered for admission.

Hence, it is impossible to predict or expect a good score in MICAT 2024 unless you also consider the other factors mentioned above.

Previous Year Trends for Selection

MICA does not reveal the MICAT Cutoffs on which it bases admission. This makes it difficult to predict a good score in MICAT 2024. Taking a look at the previous year's trends can give us some information. But, it cannot be said that a certain MICAT 2024 score will guarantee admission.

• Students with a MICAT 2024 score of 45 have been found to be selected and students getting 60+ have not made it to the institute.
• It is safe to say that if two students have the same MICAT 2024 score, their chances of selection in MICAT are not the same.
• This is because MICA is very subjective when selecting students and considers students who would basically be the right fit at the institute.

What is the MICAT Score 2024?

MICAT Score 2024 is received by a candidate based on their performance in the exam and is a crucial factor in the admission process for Mudra Institute of Communications, Ahmedabad. It also determines a candidate's eligibility for various programs offered by MICA Ahmedabad and a higher score increases one's chances for admission. Candidates can calculate their raw scores in Section C based on their number of correct and incorrect attempts. The scores of the Psychometric Test and the Descriptive Test are not divulged to the candidate at any point. Hence, candidates have to be subjective in judging how they performed in Section A and Section B of MICAT 2024.

Obtaining a good score in MICAT 2024 increases one's chances of securing a seat in the management programs offered by MICA, one of India's premier institutes for strategic marketing and communications. A good MICAT 2024 score opens up a wide range of career opportunities in the domains of marketing, advertising, public relations, and more. A good MICAT 2024 score also reflects if a candidate possesses essential skills such as critical thinking, creativity, and problem-solving abilities. The candidate's networking opportunities with industry professionals and peers are also increased.

Normalized Scores in MICAT 2024

Since MICAT is conducted in two phases - MICAT I and MICAT II, normalization is required to adjust for any differences in the difficulty level between the two sessions. The final merit list calculation is done as per the scaled scores of MICAT. A candidate's individual score on a particular MICAT-I/ MICAT-II sub-section, such as Verbal Ability, will be converted into a Normalized Score. By taking into consideration the scores of all qualified candidates up to the level that applies to the candidate, scores will be normalized using the relevant statistical procedures. For each sub-section separately, normalized scores will be calculated. Using the appropriate statistical techniques, the combined MICAT-I/MICAT-II score will also be normalized.

MICAT 2024 Exam Pattern and Marking Scheme

Check the latest exam pattern of MICAT 2024 given below.

MICAT Marking Scheme 2024

• The marking scheme for MICAT 2024 as per the latest exam pattern has been provided below. 
• +1 mark will be awarded for each correct response.
• 0.25 marks will be deducted for every wrong response in the Quantitative Aptitude section.
• There are four questions in the Descriptive Test carrying 30, 20, 20, and 10 marks each.
• There is no negative marking in the Psychometric and Descriptive Test sections.

MICAT 2024 Final Merit List Preparation

The final composite score to prepare the MICAT 2024 merit list can be obtained by taking into account the following weightage

1. CAT/XAT/GMAT Score: 20% weightage

2. Performance in MICAT: 30% Weightage

3. Performance in Group Exercise (GE): 20% Weightage

4. Performance in Personal Interview (PI): 30% Weightage

MICAT 2024 Cutoff

Although the MICAT cutoffs 2024 depend on a variety of factors and keep changing every year, the expected MICAT cutoff 2024 has been provided below:

The institute prepares a list of GE and PI candidates using a composite score formula consisting of 50% CAT, XAT, GMAT, and 50% MICAT scores 2024. The table below lists the minimum score required to qualify for the MICAT 2024 merit list:

How to Get a Good Score in MICAT 2024?

Calculated preparation for the Aptitude section, proper practice of writing skills and creativity, dedication towards getting selected in MICAT, and a positive and out-of-the-box attitude are a must to score well in MICAT. After all, it is the test for admission into one of the most renowned marketing colleges in India.

Here are some of the best preparation tips to help you get a good score in MICAT 2024:

One thing that can be said for certain based on previous year trends is that at least an 80 percentile CAT 2023 score will be required for selection. Additionally, the Descriptive section should be taken very seriously and one should aim for as many questions as possible in the Psychometric Test to have a shot at admission into MICA.

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