MICAT 2024 Selection Process - Dates (Out), Shortlisting, GE & PI Process

Updated By Intajur Rahaman on 15 Feb, 2024 12:41

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MICAT 2024 Selection Process

The commencement of the MICAT 2024 selection process will follow the release of the GE & PI shortlist for the PGDM-C/PGDM course. The MICA Ahmedabad is set to release the MICAT 2024 GE & PI shortlist on February 19, 2024, after the MICAT-II scorecard which has been released on February 15, 2024. The MICAT-I scorecard has been made available on December 21, 2023. Candidates can check their GE & PI shortlist status by logging into the official website (mica.ac.in) using their Login ID and Password. The direct link to check the GE & PI shortlist will be provided below once it is activated on the official website.

MICAT 2024 GE & PI Shortlist - Direct Link (To Be Activated)

MICA will conduct the GE & PI rounds from March 1 to March 22, 2024, in five cities, including Mumbai, Ahmedabad, Delhi, Bangalore, and Kolkata. Based on the performance in GE & PI rounds, MICA will further select the candidates on the basis of CAT/XAT/GMAT scores, MICAT scores, GE, and PI performance. The final results are expected to be announced in the first week of April 2024, concluding the selection process for Group Exercise and Personal Interview sessions. 

MICAT 2024 Phase I exam was held on December 2, 2023, and the MICAT 2024 Phase II exam was conducted on January 27, 2024, those who appeared for the exam can check the MICAT 2024 exam analysis. After the MICAT results 2024 are announced, MICA  releases the GE-PI shortlist on the official website. The shortlist is prepared based on the cumulative performance of the aspirants in both exam phases and their best score is considered. Know about the detailed MICAT 2024 selection process here.

MICAT 2024 Selection Process Dates

The subsequent phases of selection will follow the release of the GE & PI shortlist for the PGDM-C/PGDM course on February 15, 2024. The GE and PI sessions at MICA Ahmedabad, are scheduled for March 1, 2024. Following this, the GE and PI sessions in Bangalore are set for March 5 and 6, 2024, while those in Delhi are slated for March 10, 11, and 12, 2024. In Kolkata, the GE and PI sessions will take place on March 16 and 17, 2024, followed by sessions in Mumbai on March 21 and 22, 2024. Check the important dates related to the MICAT 2024 Selection Process given in the table below. The GE and PI for MICAT I and MICAT 2 will be administered on the same day.

MICAT 2024 Event

MICAT-I Schedule

MICAT-II Schedule

MICAT 2024 Exam

December 2, 2023

January 27, 2024

MICAT 2024 Scorecard Releases

December 21, 2023

February 15, 2024

GE & PI Shortlist

February 19, 2024

GE & PI at MICA, Ahmedabad

March 1, 2024

GE & PI at Bangalore

March 5 to 6, 2024

GE & PI at Delhi

March 10 to 12, 2024

GE & PI at Kolkata

March 16 to 17, 2024

GE & PI at Mumbai

March 21 to 22, 2024

MICAT 2024 Final Results Release

First Week of April 2024

MICAT 2024 Detailed Selection Process

All candidates will undergo assessment through MICAT, a comprehensive examination comprising three distinct sections. Section A will focus on the Psychometric Test, gauging candidates' psychological traits and characteristics. In Section B, candidates will tackle the Descriptive Test, showcasing their ability to articulate thoughts effectively. Section C, the most expansive, will consist of four sub-sections: Divergent and Convergent Thinking, Verbal Ability, Quantitative Ability and Data Interpretation, and General Awareness. Additionally, MICA incorporates CAT/XAT/GMAT scores into the selection process for its PGDM/PGDM-C programs.

It's important to note that the selection process does not involve IIMs, XLRI, or GMAC; they do not play a role in the evaluation and decision-making for admissions. The following are the three stages of the selection process of MICAT that candidates have to follow to get admission to MICA, Ahmedabad:

Step 1: CAT/ XAT/GMAT Score

  • The candidate should appear for one of the three exams, CAT/ XAT/ GMAT, to become eligible to take MICAT.

Step II: MICAT Examination

  • The next stage for candidates to get shortlisted for admission rounds is appearing for MICAT. In the examination, candidates are evaluated on the basis of 3 sections: Section 1-Psychometric (P), Section 2- Verbal Ability (VA), Quantitative Ability and Data Interpretation (QADI), General Awareness (GA), Divergent and Convergent Thinking (DCT), and Section 3- Descriptive Test (DT).

Step-III: Group Exercise and Personal Interview

  • Those who are shortlisted based on their performance in CAT/XAT/GMAT & MICAT, are then invited for both GE & PI. In this step, candidates who appear in the selection procedure of MICAT 2024, need to get at least 3.5 or more in the group exercise while in the personal interview, candidates will have to score at least 4 or more in the personal interview.

MICAT 2024 Shortlisting of Candidates

Below listed are the steps involving the shortlisting of candidates for GE and PI:

  • Firstly, candidates need to qualify for the Psychometric test.

  • The candidates who qualify in the Psychometric test and their relative performance on CAT/XAT/GMAT is considered. It totally depends on the minimum cut-off set for any of these given exams.

  • After those who qualify in CAT/XAT/GMAT performance, their score of MICAT section B i.e Verbal Ability (VA), Quantitative Ability and Data Interpretation (QADI), General Awareness (GA), Divergent and Convergent Thinking (DCT) will be considered.

  • Now, those who will qualify above two steps on the basis of scaled/normalization scores will move towards this step. It is the evaluation of the Descriptive test, which is a section of the MICAT 2024 Exam Pattern.

  • Candidates who meet the parameters mentioned above will be shortlisted for GE and PI rounds. GE & PI rounds will be held in Ahmedabad, Bengaluru, Delhi, Kolkata & Mumbai.

  • The list of GE & PI is prepared based on the overall score of 50% CAT/XAT/GMAT and 50% MICAT scores.

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MICAT 2024 GE and PI Process

GE PI stands for Group Exercise and Personal Interview. Those who qualify MICAT entrance exam are then shortlisted for MICAT 2024 selection process. The shortlisted candidates are then called for the GE and PI rounds which assess the candidate's overall personality. The following parameters are taken into account while evaluating a candidate's performance:

  • Ability to work as a part of a team
  • Determination
  • Knowledge
  • Creativity
  • Leadership
  • Communication skills

Important Points for GE and PI in MICAT 2024

Some of the important points regarding MICAT 2024 GE and PI are given below:

  • The first phase will take place in Ahmedabad.

  • The second phase of GE and PI will take place in Mumbai and Bengaluru.

  • Candidates who are shortlisted for GE PI receive call letters.

  • After the GE and PI process, the final merit list is released.

Preparation of Final Merit List for MICAT 2024

After all the above steps are complete, a MICAT 2024 merit list will be prepared on the following parameters

  • Candidates are unanimously approved by the panelists who take their personal interviews.

  • Candidates have to score at least 3.5 or more on a scale of 5 in Group Exercise.

  • Must score a minimum of 4 or above in Personal Interview.

Weightage for MICAT 2024 Selection Process

MICAT 2024 final merit list is prepared on the basis of the following weightage:

MICAT Selection Process

Parameter

Assigned Weightage

Scores of CAT, XAT, and GMAT (2019 onwards)

20%

MICAT Score (Best of Two Scores is Considered)

30%

GE

20%

PI

30%

Total100%

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FAQs about MICAT

Is there a CAT sectional cutoff for admission in MICA?

No, there is no provision for clearing CAT sectional cutoff for MICA admission. Students have to just submit the overall score they have received in the CAT exam.  Candidates only have to clear the overall cutoff and qualify in MICAT for selection.

Is it necessary to submit CAT scores for selection in MICA?

Yes, it is necessary to submit CAT scores for selection in MICA. Apart from CAT, a candidate can also submit their XAT or GMAT scores. However, it is mandatory to submit the score of any of these three examinations. Only then they will be able to appear for the MICAT test.

How are selections carried out for MICA?

Candidates who fill out an online application for MICA have to appear for MICAT for the selection. Candidates also have to submit their CAT, XAT or GMAT scores in the application. Candidates who qualify based on the entrance tests have to appear for a GE / PI round. The selection is based on the overall performance of the candidate.

What are the different factors considered in the calculation of final merit list for MICAT selection?

A candidate's CAT / XAT / GMAT scores, MICAT scores, and performance in group exercises or personal interviews are considered when calculating the final composite score for selection in MICAT. Each of the sections has a different weightage and it is essential to excel in every section to make it to the final list.

What is the criteria to qualify for the GE / PI round of MICAT selection?

Candidates are shortlisted for the GE and PI rounds of MICAT selection based on their qualifying the minimum sectional cutoffs of various sections of MICAT. A composite score formula is prepared by combining the 50% score of CAT/XAT/GMAT and the 50% score of MICAT. Then the shortlisted candidates will be called for GE-PI. 

Is there a provision for normalization of scores in MICAT?

Yes, a candidate's MICAT-scaled scores are normalized before they are considered for the final selection process of the institute. The normalized scores will be calculated for each of the subsections of the MICAT. Proper statistical methods are used to normalize the scores.

What is the weightage of components in the final score calculation of MICAT?

In the final score calculation of MICAT, there are found components that are considered which are CAT/XAT/GMAT scores, MICAT scores, Group Exercise scores and Personal interview scores. The weightage is 20%, 30%, 20% and 30% for CAT/XAT/GMAT score, MICAT score, GE and PI respectively in the final composite score calculation of MICA.

Is MICAT compulsory for selection in MICA Ahmedabad?

Yes, all of the candidates interested in admission to MICA have to qualify in MICAT for selection. Without it, it is not possible to get admission only based on scores in the CAT, GMAT or XAT exams. It is the second round of the selection process that is exclusive to MICA Ahmedabad.

Can I use my previous year MICAT scores for selection?

No, MICAT scores are only valid for a single academic year. Candidates cannot use their previous year scores for admission.
Every year a fresh application has to be made and an examination is to be taken. The previous year's scores do not remain valid in the following year.

Is there a maximum age for selection in MICA?

No, there is no maximum age limit for selection in MICA. There is neither any minimum age requirement for the selection process in MICA. Students of all ages can take the MICAT test and get selected for admission if they are found eligible. 

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