Is MICAT compulsory for MICA?
Yes, candidates seeking admission to PGP (PGDM/ PGDM-C) course at MICA must qualify for MICAT. Based on the MICAT scores along with the scores obtained in national-level entrance exams such as CAT, XAT and GMAT, the institute shortlists candidates for the next round.For the PGDM-C Admissions in MICA

Candidates seeking admission to the PGP (PGDM/ PGDM-C) program at MICA must pass the MICAT exam. MICAT scores, along with scores from national-level entrance exams like CAT, XAT, and GMAT, are used to shortlist candidates for the Group Exercise (GE) and Personal Interview (PI) rounds.
MICAT is a comp

Yes, candidates seeking admission to PGP (PGDM/ PGDM-C) course at MICA must qualify for MICAT. Based on the MICAT scores along with the scores obtained in national-level entrance exams such as CAT, XAT and GMAT, the institute shortlists candidates for the next round. MICAT is conducted mainly to cho
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The Psychometric Test in MICAT serves as a qualifier. There is no specific numerical qualifying score revealed, but candidates must pass this section to have the remaining sections of their exam evaluated.
MICAT scores are valid for one admission cycle only. Candidates seeking admission into the PGDM and PGDM-C batch of 2026-28 can only use their MICAT 2026 scores.
A good score in MICAT depends on the relative performance of all test takers. MICA does not declare a fixed cutoff; rather, approximately 1/10th of total candidates are shortlisted based on scaled MICAT scores.
In case of any errors in your MICAT scorecard, such as spelling mistakes in name or incorrect roll numbers, candidates must immediately contact the MICA admission desk to get the issue rectified.
Yes, MICA conducts the MICAT exam in two phases within a single admission cycle. You can appear for both phases, and the institute will consider your best score when preparing the shortlist.
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