The CAT 2025 registration process is now live on iimcat.ac.in. Candidates can register until September 13, 2025. The CAT 2025 exam is scheduled to be held on November 30, 2025.
The registration process for CAT 2025 will begin on August 1, 2025, and will remain open until September 13, 2025. Candidates can download their admit cards between November 5 and November 30. The CAT 2025 exam is scheduled to be conducted on November 30, 2025.
XAT 2026 registration has begun today, July 10, 2025. The last date to fill out the application form online is December 5, 2025. The exam is scheduled to be held on January 4, 2026. The exam pattern and syllabus remain unchanged from last year. Both new applicants and previously registered users can log in to complete the application process.
MICA Ahmedabad admissions are offered in PGDM C, PGDM, CCC and FPM programmes. The college accepts CAT / XAT / GMAT scores for PGDM and PGDM C admission. As per the admission criteria of the college, for PGDM/PGDM C admissions, candidates also need to appear for MICAT 1, MICAT 2, group exercise (GE) and a personal interview (PI) conducted by the college. MICA admission in the CCC course is given based on candidates' performance in the online test and a personal interview conducted by the institute.
Courses | Specializations |
PGDM In Digital Communication Management PGDM in Communications | |
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Admission dates for 2025 entrance exams are presented in the table below:
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 |
Date | Events |
August 2025 | Registration Begins |
February 2026 | Exam |
Candidates who are interested in MICA Ahmedabad admission must meet the eligibility criteria determined by the college. Prior to filling MICA application form 2025, candidates can checkout the MICA eligibility criteria mentioned below.
Course Name | Total Fees | Eligibility Criteria |
PGDM | 36 | Undergraduate degree in any discipline from a recognized university |
PGDM C | 180 | |
Crafting Creative Communication (CCC) | - | |
FPM | - | Postgraduate degree in communications / social science / management / humanities with minimum 55% marks from a recognised university |
The institute offers Post Graduate Diploma in Management Communication (PGDM C) and Post Graduate Diploma in Management (PGDM) in full-time mode. It is a residential programme offered in numerous specialisations. The total fees of MICA Ahmedabad PGDM and PGDM C courses is Rs 21,00,000.
Particulars | Admission Weightage |
CAT / XAT / CMAT scores | 50% |
MICAT score | 30% |
PI performance | 30% |
GE performance | 20% |
The college offers a one year Post Graduate Certificate Programme in Crafting Creative Communication (CCC). It is a full-time residential programme. MICA CCC fees is Rs 9,20,000.
The Fellow Programme in Management (FPM) is a full-time programme. Management, communication, digital marketing etc. are some of the specialisations of the MICA FPM course.
MICA Ahmedabad PGDM admissions 2025 application process is only available online. Interested candidates can visit the official website of the institute and fill the application form accordingly. Listed below is the application process for PGDM admissions 2025 at MICA Ahmedabad:
Candidates can pay the Rs. 2100 fee either online or offline. Payment can be done with a credit card, debit card, or net banking in the online manner. Payment can be paid by demand draft issued in favour of "MICA" payable at Ahmedabad or cash at the MICA admission office in the offline mode.
Foreign citizens and NRIs should send a physical copy of the completed application form, as well as application fees of US$ 40 or equivalent amount in India currency.
Selection of candidates for PGDM Admissions 2025 at MICA Ahmedabad will be based on three factors:
CAT, XAT, and GMAT: Each applicant will be required to take at least one of the three exams: CAT, XAT, and GMAT.
MICAT (MICA Admission Test): MICAT will be used to evaluate the candidature of applicants and is divided into six sections: psychometric, verbal ability, quantitative ability, general awareness, divergent-convergent reasoning, and descriptive test.
GE & PI: After successful completion of MICAT, shortlisted candidates will be required to participate in both group exercise and personal interview.
Please Note: There is 2% weightage for CAT/XAT/GMAT score, 30% weightage for GE and PI and 50% weightage for MICAT entrance exam.
Listed below are the documents required for PGDM Admissions 2025 at MICA Ahmedabad:
For PGCP admissions in 2023, MICA Ahmedabad will administer an online test via email with a 48-hour time limit to answer a variety of questions.
Candidates seeking PGCP admissions 2025 to MICA Ahmedabad must visit the institute's official website, fill the registration form online, pay the application fee and submit the application form online.
Upon submission of PGCP application forms, candidates will receive an email with an online test that they need to complete and send back within 48 hours of receipt of the email. Shortlisted candidates are then called for a personal interview held at MICA Ahmedabad campus. Other locations where personal interviews for PGCP admissions 2025 will be held are Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata, and Bangalore.
PGCP admissions 2025 are based entirely on merit basis. Also, shortlisted candidates must submit a Statement of Purpose (SoP) in about 200 to 250 words. Only limited number of seats are available for this course and are allotted on a first-come, first-served basis.
Listed below is how to apply for PGCP admissions 2025 at MICA Ahmedabad:
1. Apply Online
Apply online for PGCP programme of your choice via MICA Ahmedabad’s official website.
2. Send SOP
For this course, interested candidates must submit a Statement of Purpose (SoP) in about 200 to 250 words
3. Complete the Online Test
Complete the online test received via your designated email and send back the completed test within a 48-hour time limit.
4. Attend Personal Interview
Upon shortlisting, attend personal interview at MICA Ahmedabad campus.
MICA Ahmedabad PGCP admissions 2025 application process is only available online. Interested candidates can visit the official website of the institute and fill the application form accordingly, download it and send the application to the institute.
Listed below is the application process for PGCP admissions 2025 at MICA Ahmedabad:
For Post Graduate Certificate programmes, online applications are accepted, and the application fee is Rs 1,985, payable by demand draft.
Selection of candidates for PGCP admissions 2025 at MICA Ahmedabad will be based on online test (sent via email) followed by a personal interview. In addition, interested students are also required to submit Statement of Purpose (SoP).
Listed below are the documents required for PGDM-C Admissions 2025 at MICA Ahmedabad:
MICA Ahmedabad offers the Fellow Programme in Management Communications (FPM-C) in four specializations - Communication & Media, Communication & Marketing, Communication & Culture, and Communication & Social Change. The duration of this programme is 3 Years.
The minimum eligibility criteria for FPM(C) admissions 2025 at MICA Ahmedabad is master’s degree (2 years) from AIU/AICTE/UGC approved university with at least 55% marks or equivalent GPA in Business Management (Comm/ Journalism/ Advertising/ Media/ PR/ Marketing) or Social Sciences/ Humanities (any subject).
MICA Ahmedabad will conduct a telephonic interview followed by an entrance test for FPM(C) admissions 2025. Shortlisted students will be invited for an individual presentation and a personal interview round.
MICA Ahmedabad admission process 2025 for FPM(C) programme is divided in 5 stages mentioned below:
Candidates who successfully complete all rounds of the admission process will be considered for FPM (C) admissions 2025 at MICA Ahmedabad.
Interested candidates can find the FPM(C) application form on the official website of MICA Ahmedabad. Those looking for FPM(C) admissions 2025 at MICA Ahmedabad must visit the official website of the college and fill the form online. On the application form, students should include a valid email address or phone number. The institute will only email to communicate information about the FPM(C) admissions process 2025.
MICA Ahmedabad application process FPM(C) Admissions 2025 only available online. Listed below is the online application process for MICA Ahmedabad FPM(C) Admissions 2025:
Applicants must pay an application fee of Rs. 2500 when submitting their application form for FPM(C) Admissions 2025. The application fee can be paid in cash or by sending a demand draft in the name of "MICA" to Ahmedabad. On the back side of the demand draft, please ensure including your name and contact information at the back of the demand draft.
The selection process for FPM(C) admissions 2025 at MICA Ahmedabad:
Telephonic Interview: Upon scrutiny of application forms, eligible students will be called for a telephone interview. Those who pass this phase will be invited to take the entrance exam.
Entrance Test: Shortlisted candidates will be invited to take the entrance exam based on their performance in the telephonic interviews. The document is only available in offline mode (pen and paper). Only email will be used to send specific information on the paper-like test structure and timings.
NOTE: Candidates shortlisted for the FPM Admission Test will receive detailed information about the paper.
Individual Presentation: On the spot, the candidate will be assigned a presentation topic. She or he will have 90 minutes to prepare and 15 minutes to present before an expert panel. A Power Point Presentation is needed of all candidates (PPT).
Each candidate will be given a PC to use for PPT creation. Candidates are also welcome to bring their own laptops. Each candidate, on the other hand, will be needed to carry a USB flash drive.
Personal Interview: The final stage of the selection process is the personal interview. Only those who qualify for the Individual Presentation Round will be allowed to compete in this round. The interview will be conducted by a group of experts. Those who pass all phases of the screening process will be considered for admission to the MICA Ahmedabad FPM (C) programme.
Listed below are the documents required for FPM(C) admissions at MICA Ahmedabad:
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