The XAT 2026 form correction window has opened and will remain active until October 16, 2025. Applicants can modify details such as test city, XLRI course, email ID, and phone number through xatonline.in. New candidates can register until December 5, 2025, by paying a fee of INR 2200.
Launch of the School of Applied Creativity - MICA has launched the School of Applied Creativity, a bold new initiative that places imagination at the heart of value creation. This new school aims to equip students with the skills to turn ideas, culture, and storytelling into powerful brand experiences, preparing them to become industry-ready changemakers in a rapidly evolving landscape.
MICA Admissions 2026 Now Open - Admissions for the 2026 academic year are now open at MICA, India's premier institute for strategic marketing and communication. Prospective students can explore detailed information about various programs including PGDM, PGDM-C, CCC, CCE, and FPM. The admission process includes applying for MICAT, submitting CAT/XAT/GMAT scores, and participating in the MICAT Entrance Test followed by Group Exercise and Personal Interview. For more information on eligibility and application procedures, please visit the Admissions page.
MICAT 2026 registration is now live on mica.ac.in. Phase 1 registration will close on November 20, 2025, while Phase 2 will be open from November 25, 2025, to January 29, 2026. The MICAT-1 exam is scheduled for December 6, 2025, and the MICAT-2 for February 13, 2026. The application fee is INR 2,500 for one course, with an additional INR 500 for each extra course.
MICA, also known as, Mudra Institute of Communication, Ahmedabad is an autonomous institution established in the year 1991 by the Mudra Foundation for Communications Research and Education (MFCRE). It is popularly known as MICA Ahmedabad. The college offers a total of four-degree programmes in a wide range of specialisations. MICA Ahmedabad courses are PGDM C, PGDM, CCC and FPM. The institute’s PGDM, PGDM C and FPM courses are approved by the All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE). The college considers CAT / XAT / CMAT scores for admission in PGDM C and PGDM programmes. In the management category of NIRF Ranking 2024, MICA Ahmedabad secured at 32th position.
MICA Ahmedabad PGDM C programme is accredited by the National Board of Accreditation (NBA) and has equivalence to an MBA degree by the Association of Indian Universities (AIU). The college has collaboration with various national and international institutions. During MICA Ahmedabad placements 2025, companies such as Deloitte, Microsoft, Amazon, Paytm, and Flipkart participated. MICA highest package in 2025 was INR 40.91 LPA. MICA campus covers an area of 19 acres. The campus has modern and upgraded facilities and infrastructure for students.
| Course Name | Fees | Eligibility |
| P.G.D.M. (Post Graduate Diploma in Management) | ₹27,500 - 23,00,000 | Bachelor's degree (10+2+3 system) or equivalent qualification, valid score in CAT, XAT, GMAT, or CMAT |
| Post Graduate Diploma | ₹23,00,000 | Bachelor's degree in any discipline, minimum aggregate score of 50% in undergraduate studies, valid score in CAT, XAT, GMAT, or MICAT |
| Certificate | ₹80,000 - 3,50,000 | Bachelor's degree or equivalent qualification, minimum of two years of work experience |
The institute offers courses at three levels: certificate, postgraduate and doctoral. MICA Ahmedabad courses are offered in full-time mode. The college also offers various short term courses in online mode. MICA courses are Post Graduate Diploma in Management Communications (PGDM C), Post Graduate Diploma in Management (PGDM), Post Graduate Certificate Programme in Crafting Creative Communication (CCC) and Fellow Programme in Management (FPM). Candidates can check MICA Ahmedabad fees structure mentioned below along with Mudra Institute of Communication Ahmedabad eligibility criteria.
| Course | Duration | Total Fees (INR) |
| Post Graduate Diploma in Management (PGDM) | 2 Years | 23,00,000 |
| Crafting Creative Communication (CCC) | 1 Year | 9,20,000 |
| Fellow Programme in Management (FPM) | 2 Years | 25,000 |
| PGDM in Communication (PGDM-C) | 2 Years | 23,00,000 |
Event | Date |
| Paper Based Test (PBT) | September 21, 2025 |
| Computer Based Test (CBT) | September 28, 2025 |
| Admit card for the PBT | September 18, 2025 |
| Admit card for the CBT | September 25, 2025 |
| Registration Deadline for PBT | September 15, 2025 |
| Registration Deadline for CBT | September 22, 2025 |
Events | Dates |
| Exam Date | November 30, 2025 |
| Registration Period | August 1, 2025 – September 20, 2025 |
| CAT 2025 answer key challenge | First week of December 2025 |
| CAT 2025 result announcement | Last week of December 2025 |
Event | Tentative Date |
| Notification Release | July 2025 |
| Registration Start Date | July 10, 2025 |
| Registration End Date | December 5, 2025 |
| Admit Card Release | December 2025 |
| XAT 2026 Exam Date | January 4, 2026 |
| Result Declaration | January 2026 |
MICA placements are conducted by its placement committee. The placement committee is responsible for inviting companies to participate in the placement drive. It remains in touch with corporates and alumni of the college to ensure maximum placement opportunities are provided to students. Placement at MICA Ahmedabad is conducted every year for students in the final year of their studies. Candidates can check out MICA Ahmedabad placements 2025 detailed information given below.
| Particulars | Statistics |
|---|---|
| Placement percentage | 100% |
| Number of companies visited | 92 |
| Number of students placed | 173 |
| Number of offers made | 173 |
| Average package offered | INR 19.21 LPA |
| Highest package offered | INR 40.91 LPA |
The average package offered during MICA Ahmedabad placements in 2025 can be checked from the table below:
| Type | Package Offered |
|---|---|
| Average Package | INR 19.21 LPA |
| Median Package | INR 18 LPA |
| Top 25 average CTC | INR 31.74 LPA |
| Top 50 average CTC | INR 27.36 LPA |
| Top 100 average CTC | INR 23.18 LPA |
| Kotak Securities | TATA Steel | Deloittee |
| Coca Cola | Accenture Consulting | Gartner |
MICA (Mudra Institute of Communications, Ahmedabad) is a prestigious institution offering specialized programs in management and communication. The admission process for MICA involves multiple entrance exams, including CAT, XAT, GMAT, and the MICAT (MICA Admission Test). Below are the expected cutoffs for the 2025 admission cycle.
Entrance Exam | Expected Cutoff Percentile |
|---|---|
| CAT | 80 - 85 |
| XAT | 80 - 85 |
| GMAT | 600+ |
MICA cutoff 2025 for PGDM is expected to be 80 - 85 percentile in XAT for the General category. Similarly, MICA XAT cutoff 2025 for PGDM in Communications may range between 80 - 85 percentile for the General category students.
Course | Category | Cutoff Percentile |
| PGDM | General | 80 - 85 |
| PGDM in Communications | General | 80 - 85 |
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PGDM in Marketing and Brand Management (Management)The Ministry of Education (MoE) has released the NIRF ranking 2025. As per the rankings, MICA Ahmedabad (Mudra Institute of Communications, Ahmedabad) has achieved an NIRF rank of 33 in the management category with a score of 59.22. Candidates can check the category-wise MICA Ahmedabad NIRF ranking 2025 from the table below:
| Category | Score | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Management | 59.22 | 33 |
MICA Ahmedabad provides infrastructural facilities to its students to enhance the quality of education. Listed below are the campus facilities of MICA Ahmedabad.
| Name of faculty | Department | Designation | Education Qualification |
|---|---|---|---|
| MANISHA SHELAT | Communication & Digital Platforms and Strategies | Professor | phd |
| POOJA THOMAS | Communication Area | Assistant Professor | phd |
| SUNITA MALL | Quantitative Techniques and Data Analysis | Assistant Professor | phd |
| NIYATI BHANJA | Business Management | Associate Professor | phd |
| SHAILENDRA RAJMEHTA | Dean, Principal, Director, Vice-Chancellor | Dean, Principal, Director, Vice-Chancellor | phd |
| RUCHI TEWARI | Communication Area | Associate Professor | phd |
| VIRAL NAGORI | Assistant Professor | Assistant Professor | phd |
| SUBRAT SARANGI | Associate Professor | Associate Professor | phd |
| SURESH MALODIA | Associate Professor | Associate Professor | phd |
| TARAL PATHAK | Assistant Professor | Assistant Professor | phd |
| SANTOSH PATRA | Associate Professor | Associate Professor | phd |
| SHAPHALI GUPTA | Professor | Professor | phd |
| RAJNEESHKRISHNA | Associate Dean Accreditation and Professor | Associate Dean Accreditation and Professor | phd |
| VARSHA JAIN | Professor | Professor | phd |
| HARMONYSIGANPORIA | Associate Professor | Associate Professor | phd |
| MINI MATHUR | Associate Professor | Associate Professor | phd |
| ANITABASALINGAPPA | Professor | Professor | phd |
| SHUBHRA GAUR | Professor | Professor | phd |
| FALGUNIVASAVADA | Professor | Professor | phd |
| RASANANDAPANDA | Professor | Professor | phd |
| TUMBESWAR UNA | Associate Professor | Associate Professor | phd |
| KALLOL DAS | Associate Professor | Associate Professor | Ph.D. |
| Name of alumnus | Course | Batch |
|---|---|---|
| Dhawal Jadav | Fellow Programme in Management | 2021-2025 |
| Tanushree Pande | Fellow Programme in Management | 2022-2026 |
The college offers merit based on need based scholarships to students. MICA Ahmedabad scholarships are offered to students enrolled in CCC, PGDM and PGDM C courses. As per the scholarship policy of the college, students must meet the eligibility criteria determined by the college to avail MICA scholarships.
| Gender | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| General | 0 | 0 |
| OBC | 0 | 0 |
| SC | 24 | 50 |
| ST | 0 | 0 |
| Muslim | 0 | 0 |
| PWD | 0 | 0 |
It must be noted that only candidates who meet the eligibility criteria are eligible to fill the MICA application form 2025. Candidates interested in admission can checkout the MICA Ahmedabad application process mentioned below.
Dear Student,
Yes, there will be exam centres for MICAT, and candidates who register for the exam before the stipulated deadline will be issued the MICAT admit card. The hall ticket must be carried to the exam centre in order for a candidate to appear for the exam. The exam centre is allotted to candidates based on their preferences for the exam city as provided during the MICAT registration process. There are a total of 50 Indian cities where the MICAT exam is conducted across different exam centres. Aspirants must choose their exam city preferences carefully since there is no provision to change the test centre after the MICAT hall ticket has been issued. Candidates can choose the preferred city to appear for the exam at the time of filling out the MICAT application form.