MICAT is an MBA entrance exam conducted by MICA, Ahmedabad for admissions into their two year Post Graduate Diploma (PGDM) or Post Graduate Diploma in Management Communications (PGDM-C) program.

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MICAT (MICA Admission Test) is a national-level entrance exam administered by Mudra Institute of Communications, Ahmedabad (MICA). It serves as a gateway for admission to the PGDM-C (Post Graduate Diploma in Management Communications) and PGDM (Post Graduate Diploma in Management) programs. The exam is conducted twice a year, with MICAT I held in December and MICAT II in January.

Overview

The exam is conducted every year in two slots, one in December and one in February, through an online mode. The Phase I registration will usually start in September. There are around 140-150 questions in MICAT with a duration of 165 minutes.

Particulars	Details
Entrance name	MICAT
MICAT full form	Mudra Institute of Communication Admission Test
Examination level	National Level Exam
MICAT question types	Objective & subjective
Exam duration	2 Hours 45 Minutes
Exam mode	Computer-based test
Medium	English
Marking scheme	1 mark for each correct answer -0.25 marks for each incorrect answer
Eligibility	50% marks in bachelor's degree
Courses Available in MICAT	PGDM and PGDM-C

Eligibility Criteria

MICA determines the eligibility requirements for MICAT 2024 for admission to PGDM-C and PGDM programs. Applicants who meet the minimum eligible criteria can submit their application for the MICAT 2024 examination.

These eligibility requirements include the following:

Candidates must have completed graduation or can be in the final year of graduation.

Category	Passing Marks	Required Exams
General/EWS/NC-OBC	50%	At least one of XAT/CAT/GMAT
SC/ST/PwD	45%	At least one of XAT/CAT/GMAT

Exam pattern

The MICAT 2024 exam consists of three sections. Each section comes with a specific time limit, and candidates must complete answering the questions from that section within the provided time limit.

The table below provides details of the MICAT 2024 exam pattern:


Parts	Sections	Number of Questions (Expected)	Duration (In Minutes)	Negative Marking
Section A	Psychometric Test	150	30	No
Section B	Descriptive Test	4	25	No
Section C	Verbal Ability Quantitative Ability & Data Interpretation General Awareness Divergent-Convergent	20 20 20 20	80	Yes - 0.25 marks for each wrong answer

Registration Process

To register for the MICAT 2024 exam, candidates must fill out an online application form on the official website, mica.ac.in. Here’s a simple step-by-step guide:

Visit the Official Website: Go to mica.ac.in.
New Registration: Click on the link for new registration and enter the required details to create your login credentials.
Sign In: Use your credentials to log in.
Fill Out the Application Form: Provide your personal and academic information.
Upload Documents: Upload your photograph, signature, and any other required documents.
Choose Exam City: Select your preferred exam city.
Payment: Make the necessary payment for the application fee to complete your registration.

Last 3 year's MICAT Registration Dates:

MICAT	Last Year	2 Years Ago	3 Years Ago
MICAT I	Dec 2, 2023	Dec 3, 2022	Dec 4, 2021
MICAT II	Jan 27, 2024	Jan 28, 2023	Jan 29, 2022

MICAT Syllabus

There are five sections in the MICAT exam:

Psychometric Test
Divergent and Convergent thinking
Verbal Ability
Quantitative Ability and Data Interpretation
General Awareness

Section	Description
Psychometric Test	Contains ordinal questions (e.g., Totally agree, Somewhat agree, Totally disagree). It assesses characteristics and behavioral traits, covering: Personality traits Personality factors Situational judgments Behavioral patterns Life goals Career goals






Descriptive Test	Involves essay writing, story writing, and argumentative passages. Candidates create stories from given pictures, assessing creative writing skills.
Divergent and Convergent Thinking	Tests reasoning ability with questions on: Data sufficiency Sequence and series Statement-assumption Visual reasoning Word association





Verbal Ability	Tests grammatical skills and vocabulary, including: Sentence correction Tenses Pronouns Synonyms and antonyms Fill in the blanks Analogies One-word substitution Jumbled paragraphs and sentences Articles Idioms and phrases Vocabulary English usage or grammar Inference and conclusion Reading comprehension














Quantitative Ability	Tests mathematical skills with questions on: Numbers Heights & distances Averages Number system Median Venn diagram Binomial expansion Maxima & minima Ratios and proportion Profit & loss HCF - LCM Probability Coordinate geometry Arithmetic progression / Harmonic progression / Geometric progression














General Awareness	Covers various topics, including: Business Marketing Indian Constitution Media Companies Sports Science & Research History: Significant historical events Art and culture Current affairs Advertising Authors and Literature Finance Geography Politics

MICAT Admit card

Step 1: Visit the official website of MICA-mica.ac.in

Step 2:Click on the ‘MICAT Admit Card’ link

Step 3; Log in to the Applicant Portal

Step 4: MICAT admit card will pop up on the screen

Step 5; Verify the details mentioned on the admit card

Step 6; Download and take printouts