What After MICAT 2026 Result?

What After MICAT 2026 Result: One of the most important stages of the admissions process for MICA, Ahmedabad's Post Graduate Diploma in Management-Communications (PGDM-C) and PGDM programs begins when the MICAT 2026 results are released. The MICAT 2026 Phase I exam was held on December 6, 2025 and the scorecard for the same will be released on December 24, 2025. The announcement of results decides whether an applicant has qualified for the next stages, which normally comprise the Group Exercise (GE) and Personal Interview (PI) rounds. During this time, candidates must thoroughly examine their scorecards, comprehend their overall and sectional performance, and determine if they meet the MICA shortlist requirements. Shortlisted candidates must quickly get prepared to participate in GE-PI by obtaining the necessary documents, enhancing their analytical and communication abilities, and keeping up with current events. Read below to know everything about MICAT 2026 results and what candidates must do to secure a final seat at Mudra Institute of Communications, Ahmedabad.

Also Read: What is a Good MICAT 2026 Score?

MICAT 2026 Results Important Dates

The most significant events and dates after the release of MICAT 2026 results have been mentioned in the table below.

Event	MICAT-I Schedule	MICAT-II Schedule
MICAT 2026 Exam	December 6, 2025	January 13, 2026
MICAT 2026 Scorecard Release Dates	December 24, 2025	February 28, 2026
GE & PI Shortlist	February 28, 2026
GE & PI at MICA, Ahmedabad	March 9 and 10, 2026
GE & PI at Bangalore	March 21 and 22, 2026
GE & PI at Delhi	March 14, 15 and 16, 2026
GE & PI at Kolkata	March 20 and 21, 2026
GE & PI at Mumbai	March 27 and 28, 2026
MICAT 2026 Final Results Release	On or before April 15, 2026

Important Stages after MICAT 2026 Results

Once the results of MICAT 2026 are released, the next stages are mentioned in detail here.

Stages	Details
Check Your MICAT Scorecard and Sectional Performance	Once the results are announced, candidates must log in to the official MICA admissions portal using their credentials to download the scorecard. The scorecard includes: Section-wise scores Overall score Scaled scores for different components Qualifying status
Shortlisting for GE-PI	After the release of results, MICA prepares a shortlist of candidates based on a combination of: MICAT scores (MICAT-I/MICAT-II) CAT/XAT/GMAT performance Psychometric Test qualification Candidates who clear all required cutoffs are shortlisted for the GE-PI round , which is the most crucial part of the admission procedure.
Download the GE-PI Call Letter	Shortlisted candidates must download their GE-PI call letter, which contains details like: Venue & city (varies each year) Date & time slot Reporting instructions Required documents MICA conducts GE-PI rounds in major cities such as Ahmedabad, Delhi, Bengaluru, Mumbai, and Kolkata.
Final Merit List Preparation	After the GE-PI rounds, MICA releases a final merit list, which is based on a weighted combination of: MICAT Score CAT/XAT/GMAT Score Group Exercise performance Personal Interview Score
Receive the Final Admission Offer	Candidates who make it to the merit list receive an official admission offer letter. The letter includes: Programme details Fee payment schedule Important deadlines Instructions for confirmation You must confirm the seat by paying the admission fee within the given timeline.

Steps to Download Your MICAT Result Scorecard 2026

Downloading your MICAT scorecard is quite simple, but do ensure that you have your login details, your registered email ID and password, ready before you begin. Here are the easy steps:

• Official MICA Website: Visit the official website of MICA at mica.ac.in. All the updates related to MICAT including results are announced here.
• Find the MICAT Result Link: On the homepage, find the link that says "MICAT Result 2026" and click on it.
• Log In to Your Account: Enter your login credentials using your registered email ID and password. Be sure to enter your details carefully for easy login.
• View and Download Your Scorecard: After logging in, your MICAT result will appear on the screen. Click the "Download Scorecard" button to download to your device.
• Print Your Scorecard: To ensure you have a copy for future use, it is a good practice to print your scorecard. It will come in handy during the admissions process and the GE-PI rounds.

MICAT 2026 Preparation for GE & PI

After the results for MICAT 2026 are declared, candidates have to prepare for the Group Exercise (GE) and Personal Interview (PI) rounds.

Shortlisting Candidates for GE & PI Rounds:

• After the MICAT results are announced, a psychometric test is conducted. This test is mandatory to qualify for the GE and PI rounds but does not impact the final selection.
• Candidates who pass the psychometric test will be shortlisted for the GE and PI rounds. For those who took both Phase I and Phase II, the higher score will be considered.
• CAT/XAT/GMAT scores are also factored in, and candidates' MICAT Section C performance will be evaluated.
• The shortlist is based on a Composite Score formula: 50% CAT/XAT/GMAT scores and 50% MICAT scores.
• MICAT Section C scores are normalized. Candidates must meet minimum cut-offs for both percentile and raw scores in Sections C and B.
• The final merit list is created by assessing Section C and Section B performances. Approximately 10% of candidates from the two MICAT phases are shortlisted for the GE and PI rounds.
• To qualify for the final selection, candidates need at least 3.5 marks in the Group Exercise and 4 marks in the Personal Interview.
• GE and PI rounds are held in Ahmedabad, Kolkata, Bengaluru, Mumbai, and Delhi.
• The final merit list for MICAT 2026 will be declared after all tests and rounds are completed.

What to Prepare for GE and PI?

GE Tips	PI Tips
Practice thinking innovatively Improve articulation and clarity Learn how to present and defend ideas without dominating the group	Understanding of marketing, media, and strategic communication Academic and professional background Portfolio or work samples (optional but useful) Knowledge of current affairs and digital trends

Weightage of Marks for MICAT 2026 Merit List Selection

Here is a list with the weightage of various parameters for selection after the MICAT 2026 exam:

Pa rameters	Weightage
MICAT 2026 (Phase1/ Phase2)	30%
CAT/ XAT/ GMAT	20%
Group Exercise (GE)	20%
Personal Interview (PI)	30%
Total	100%

MICAT 2026 Shortlistlist for GE & PI

Here are the steps to follow to find out whether or not you are shortlisted for the GE and PI rounds. the shortlist of candidates will likely be declared in February 2023. Candidates will also know the centre to report for GE and PI through these steps.

• Go to the official website of MICA.
• Navigate your way to the link that indicates the GE & PI Shortlist.
• Now, carefully enter the application number.
• Click the tab 'Get Result'.
• Then on the screen, you can see the status of your application in detail.

Calculation of Normalized Scores in MICAT 2026

The candidate's score on the MICAT-I/MICAT-II in a particular sub-section, such as Verbal Ability, will be turned into a Normalized Score. The scores of all qualified candidates up to the level that applies to the candidate are taken into account and then normalized using the relevant statistical procedures. For each subsection separately, normalized scores will be calculated. Useful statistical techniques will also be used to normalize the total MICAT-I/MICAT-II score. Based on the total MICAT scores, the CAT/XAT/GMAT scores, and the total number of candidates who appear in the two MICATs, about 1/10th of the candidates will be shortlisted for GE & PI.

MICAT Final Merit List

Here are some important points regarding the final merit list of MICAT 2026.

• The final MICAT 2026 Merit List will be released by MICA on or before April 15, 2026
• Students who qualify in their first preference programs will have their names removed from the second preference.
• The final list will be declared based on the Psychometric test, MICAT test (Phase 1 & Phase 2), Group Exercise, and Personal Interview round.
• Further, if a candidate is offered a seat in his/her second priority program, then the admission is given with an undertaking to remove their name from the first preference. If the student declines the offer, they can continue on the waiting list for their first preference.

MICAT Selection Process

Go through the following points to know the MICAT selection process 2026 :

• Selected students will have two options to choose from - PGDM and PGDM-C.
• The final list will be prepared after taking into account all the parameters: CAT/XAT/GMAT scores, MICAT scores, and GE & PI scores.
• The final list will be declared on the official website of the institute only. Candidates will have to take a look at the official website directly.
• The merit list will be declared after the completion of the entire process. Any student skipping any step will not be considered for admission.
• All candidates will have to select their first and second preferences mandatorily while filling out the form.

Once you clear all the parameters successfully, you can secure admissions to the preferred programs (PGDM, PGDM-C) for a two-year Post-Graduate course at the leading institutes.

Admission to either course, PGDM-C, and the PGDM, will be granted to students who have chosen both programmes based on merit. The candidate's choice of programme will also be taken into consideration. Since the PGDM programme places a stronger focus on analytics, PDGM applicants' quantitative abilities and data interpretation (QADI) cut-offs could be higher. A candidate's name will automatically be removed from the list of applicants for the programme of his or her second preference after that individual, according to the merit list, has been given admission to the course of his or her priority.

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