MICA Ahmedabad Admission 2025: Eligibility, Application Process & Dates

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Maimil Maiti Maimil Maiti | Oct 8, 2024
Maimil Maiti
Maimil Maiti

Updated on - Oct 8, 2024

MICA Ahmedabad admission 2025 will commence for PGDM courses after the CAT 2024 and XAT 2025 examinations. The registration for XAT 2025 is ongoing and the last date to apply is November 30, 2024. The CAT 2024 examination will be conducted on November 24, 2024, and the XAT 2025 exam is on January 05, 2025.

The university offers admission to various postgraduate, and doctoral courses like PGDM, FPM, MDP and certificate programs. Aspiring candidates can visit the official website to complete the Mudra Institute Of Communications Ahmedabad application form for various courses. The eligibility criteria for MICA Ahmedabad for the PGDM courses are based on a valid CAT, XAT and GMAT scores, group discussion, and personal interview.

MICA Ahmedabad course admission is based on the candidate's academic scores and entrance exam rank. The institute conducts MICA Aptitude Tests (MICAT) for the PGDM, PGDM-C and FPM courses. MICAT 1 registration is ongoing and the last date to apply is November 22, 2024. The examination is on December 07, 2024. MICAT 2 registrations will commence from November 25, 2024 and the examination will be conducted on January 25, 2025.

Given below is more information on the MICA Ahmedabad admission 2025, including the eligibility criteria, selection process, fee details, and admission dates.

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MICA Ahmedabad Admission Dates 2025

The following table exhibits the important upcoming events for the MICA Ahmedabad course admissions. Students can also check the institute's official portal for more details on the Mudra Institute Of Communications Ahmedabad admission process.

Events Dates
CAT 2024 Admit Card November 05, 2024
Last Date of MICAT 1 Registrations November 22, 2024
CAT 2024 Examination November 24, 2024
MICAT 2 Registration Dates November 25, 2024 - January 11, 2025
Last Date of XAT 2025 Registrations November 30, 2024
MICAT 1 Examination December 07, 2024
MICAT 1 Scores December 20, 2024
XAT 2024 Admit Card December 29, 2024 (Tentative)
XAT 2025 Examination January 05, 2025
CAT 2024 Result Date January 10, 2025 (Tentative)
Last Date of PGDM-C Application Form Submission January 11, 2025
XAT 2025 Result Date January 15, 2025 (Tentative)
MICAT 2 Examination January 25, 2025
PGDM-C Online Examination Date January 25, 2025
MICAT 2 Scores February 14, 2025
GE and PI Shortlist February 14, 2025
GE and PI at MICA Ahmedabad February 28, 2025
Final Merit List Declaration On or Before April 15, 2025 (Tentative)

MICA Ahmedabad Admission Process 2025

MICA Ahmedabad offers a two-year full-time PGDM program and a four-year full-time doctorate program in various specialisations. More details including MICA Ahmedabad admission process, courses list, eligibility criteria, selection criteria and other details are elaborated below.

Step 1: Register and appear for the All India Management examinations

  • The admission process for MICA Ahmedabad begins with the CAT / GMAT / XAT / MICA Aptitude Test registration processes.
  • Students must note that the MICA releases the application forms for the admissions on its official website.
  • MICAT Registration: The MICA Admission Test (MICAT) Computer Based Test (CBT), which is conducted twice yearly- once in December and once in January. Students are allowed to sit for both the examinations and the better of the two scores are considered during MICA Ahmedabad admission 2025.

Step 2: Applying for Choice of Course

  • Once the all India management exams are over, students are advised to keep an eye on the MICA Ahmedabad official website for the release of application forms.
  • Students must log in and fill in the MICA Ahmedabad application form for their choice of course and submit on or before the deadline mentioned by the college.
  • The application fee for PGDM courses is INR 2100 and for FPM courses is INR 500.

Step 3: Shortlisting for the Personal Interview (PI) Process

After students are selected for their CAT (or other examination) scores, a Personal Interview (PI) Process and Group discussions (presentation for FPM courses) is conducted before a merit list is released.

Merit List Preparation

The final step of selection is a merit list, which is prepared by awarding a composite score to students. Details about the weightage given for various particulars for the PGDM course are tabulated below.

Particulars Weightage (in percentage)
CAT / XAT / GMAT Test Scores 35%
MICAT Scores 25%
Personal Interview Scores 20%
Group Discussion 10%
Academic Profile 5% (1.75% - 10th
1.75% - 12th
1.5% - Graduation)
Extracurricular Activities / Sports Merit / Academic Diversity / Gender Diversity 5%
Total 100%

Step 4: Offer Acceptance

Students need to accept the admission offer for the PGDM course at MICA Ahmedabad on or before the deadline. An admission fee is taken, which is later adjusted with the total academic fees. Candidates must note that failure to accept the offer letter leads to student’s name being removed from the merit list for MICA Ahmedabad admission 2025.

MICA Ahmedabad PGDM Admission 2025

MICA Ahmedabad offers a two-year full-time management program - Post Graduate Diploma in Management (PGDM). The program is open for both Indian Nationals and NRI students. In addition, both freshers and students with work experience are eligible to apply for this course.

More details including eligibility criteria, selection criteria and other details required during Mudra Institute Of Communications Ahmedabad admission 2025 are given below.

Course Eligibility Criteria Selection Criteria
PGDM Bachelor’s Degree with 50% marks or above (45% for SC, ST and PwD students)

Valid CAT / XAT / MICAT scores (for Indian Nationals) + GDPI
Valid GMAT scores (for Overseas Candidates) + GDPI

MICA Ahmedabad PGDM Course Fees

The total MICA Ahmedabad fee structure includes the total program tuition fees, accommodation charges and infrastructure facility charges. The total fees amount to INR 26 Lakhs for 2 years.

In addition to the above mentioned fee structure, during MICA Ahmedabad admission 2025, candidates are also offered scholarships as financial aids.

  • INR 5 Lakhs to PGP-1 students (1 or 2)
  • Or 25% to 100% tuition fee waiver

MICA Ahmedabad PGDM Application Process 2025

The MICAAhmedabad application form is released on the official website. The application process to apply for the MICA Ahmedabad admissions for the PGDM course is as follows:

  • Step 1: Visit the MICA Ahmedabad official website page.
  • Step 2: The application form link is declared on top of the homepage. Click on it
  • Step 3: A new page appears. Register at the given link with the required information like name, mobile number and email address.
  • Step 4: If already registered, login at the given link. Apply for the desired program.
  • Step 5: Fill out the Mudra Institute Of Communications Ahmedabad application form.
  • Step 6: Pay the application fee of INR 2100.
  • Step 7: Students must note that they have to register separately for the MICAT examinations.
  • Step 8: Submit and keep a printout of the application form and fee receipt for future references.

Supporting Documents Required for PGDM Admission 2025

During the MICA Ahmedabad admission 2025 to PGDM courses, once students are shortlisted through the selection process, they need to submit certain documents to complete the admission process.

Listed below are the documents which students need to submit to complete the MICA Ahmedabad admission process 2025:

  • Class 10th Marksheet
  • Class 12th Marksheet
  • Graduation Marksheet
  • MICAT / CAT and other entrance examination test scorecard
  • Work Experience Proof (if any)
  • Age and ID Proof (preferably Aadhar Card)
  • Passport size photographs
  • Recommendation Letters (if any)
  • Caste Certificate (if applicable)

MICA Ahmedabad FPM Admission 2025

In addition to postgraduate courses as mentioned above, MICA Ahmedabad also offers a four-year doctoral programme known as the FPM course. Candidates must satisfy the MICA Ahmedabad eligibility criteria, followed by a three day admission test procedure.

More details on the MICA Ahmedabad admission process for the FPM course is given below.

Course Eligibility Criteria Selection Criteria
FPM Master’s Degree with 55% marks or above + Foreign Nationals / NRI’s with a master’s degree from a UGC/AICTE equivalent recognised university

Valid MICA FPM Admission Test scores + Individual Presentation + Personal Interview

MICA Ahmedabad FPM Course Fees

Candidates seeking admission to MICA Ahmedabad FPM courses do not need to pay any course or hostel fee as they are waived off. Instead, the students are offered stipends in the form of financial support.

Refer to the table below for more details.

Financial Support Details Amount
Stipend INR 38,000 per month - 1st Year and 2nd Year
INR 41,000 per month - 3rd Year and 4th Year
Contingency Grant INR 25,000 - 1st Year
INR 30,000 per month - 2nd Year and 3rd Year
INR 15,000 - 4th Year
FPM Application Form INR 500
FPM Admission Fees INR 25,000

MICA Ahmedabad FPM Application Process 2025

Candidates can visit the official website to complete the MICA Ahmedabad application form for their desired course. They must also keep visiting the website to check the MICA Ahmedabad admission status. Once shortlisted, candidates must reserve seats by depositing the required MICA Ahmedabad course fee.

The application process to apply for the MICA Ahmedabad admission process for the FPM is as follows:

  • Step 1: Visit the MICA Ahmedabad official website page.
  • Step 2: The application form link is declared on top of the homepage. Click on it
  • Step 3: A new page appears. Refer to the detailed admission process and apply for the desired program.
  • Step 4: Fill out the Mudra Institute Of Communications Ahmedabad application form.
  • Step 5: Pay the application fee of INR 500.
  • Step 6: Students must note that MICA Ahmedabad reserves the right to change / cancel the admission test.
  • Step 7: Aspiring candidates are required to submit two recommendation letters longside the application form.
  • Step 8: The MICA Ahmedabad application form also requires a Statement of Pupose in word format before submission.
  • Step 9: Submit and keep a printout of the application form and fee receipt for future references.
  • Step 10: Once the application form is submitted and students are shortlisted, details of the FPM admission test are shared with the candidates.

Supporting Documents Required for FPM Application Process 2025

For pursuing a doctorate course in MICA Ahmedabad, shortlisted students are selected through a written aptitude test followed by a presentation and personal interview. Refer to the documents listed below which students need to submit to complete the MICA Ahmedabad admission 2025:

  • Educational Marksheets (10th, 12th and Graduation)
  • Educational Certificates (10th, 12th and Graduation)
  • Master's Certificate
  • M.Phil Degree Certificate (if available)
  • NET / JRF Scorecard (if available)
  • Abstracts / Summaries of published or unpublished Research Work (entire document must not be attached)
  • Statement of Purpose
  • Recommendation Letters
  • Caste Certificate (if applicable)

MICA Ahmedabad Other Courses Admission 2025

In addition to the flagship PGDM and doctorate courses, MICA Ahmedabad courses list also include other certificate and MDP programs. More details regarding the programs are listed down below.

MICA Ahmedabad PGDM-C Admission 2025

  • MICA Ahmedabad admission is offered to a post graduate certificate program in Crafting Creative Communication (CCC) - PGDMC.
  • The MICA Ahmedabad eligibility criteria requires students to have a Bachelor's degree from a recognised university.
  • Although students are not required to sit for the CAT exam (Common Admission Test), there is an online test for this program.
  • The MICA Ahmedabad application form must be filled and submitted for admission. The application fee is INR 2100.
  • The MICA Ahmedabad admission criteria for this course is based on the online test scores which is then followed by a personal interview.
  • Apart from this, the institute also offers various online certificate programs, such as Brand Communication Management, Digital Strategy and Marketing Analytics, Strategic Brand Management and Communication, Brand Communication Management, and Marketing Leadership Development.

MICA Ahmedabad MDP Course Admission 2025

  • MICA Ahmedabad admission is open to Leadership and Management Development Programmes.
  • The institute offers two to nine-month-long MDPs or training programs to various industry professionals.
  • The MDPs offered at MICA Ahmedabad are Marketing, Digital Marketing, Marketing, and Strategy and Communication.
  • Candidates interested in enrolling in MDP must be a working professionals.
  • Aspiring candidates can learn more about the MICA Ahmedabad admission criteria for MDP courses on the official website.

MICA Ahmedabad Admission Entrance Exam

Elucidated in the table below are the accepted MICA Ahmedabad entrance exams for the courses offered by Mudra Institute Of Communications Ahmedabad.

Courses Offered Entrance Exams Accepted
PGDM CAT / XAT / GMAT or MICA Admission Test (MICAT)
FPM MICA FPM Admission Test

MICA Ahmedabad Admission Helpline

For MICA Ahmedabad admission 2025 process, students can refer to the following admission contact number, email and other details for any further guidance or assistance.

MICA Ahmedabad Admission Contact Details
Address Mudra Institute Of Communications Ahmedabad
Shela, Ahmedabad - 380 058,
Gujarat, India
Phone Number +91 2717 688250 / +91 2717 688198 / +91-9099-127399
E-mail ID admissionenquiry@micamail.in

FAQs on MICA Admission

Q: How can I get admission in MICA Ahmedabad?

A: Students are offered various courses on the basis of their scores in All India entrance examinations, followed by a GE and PI round. For example, CAT 2024 scores are required for admission to all management courses. Refer to the above tables for more details on MICA Ahmedabad admission 2025.

Q: What is the last date for MICA Ahmedabad?

A: The registration for the MICA Ahmedabad MICAT examination is ongoing. The last date to apply for MICAT 1 is November 22, 2024. MICAT 2 registrations will commence from November 25, 2024. Refer to the above tables for more details on MICA Ahmedabad admission dates.

Q: How can I apply for MICA Ahmedabad 2025?

A: Students can apply for MICA Ahmedabad admission 2025 on the official website. The application form for the respective courses are released there and interested students must keep an eye for the deadlines. Refer to the above article for more details on the MICA Ahmedabad application process 2025.

Q: Can I get admission in MICA without a CAT?

A: Yes, MICA Ahmedabad admission 2025 is possible without CAT scores. However, students must pass other entrance exams like XAT or GMAT and MICAT depending on the course.

Q: Can I join MICA after 12th?

A: No, since the courses offered at MICA Ahmedabad are all postgraduate or doctorate courses, students must at least have a graduation degree to apply for admission. However, class 12 marks are considered during preparation of merit lists for admission. Refer to the above article for more details on the MICA Ahmedabad eligibility criteria.

Q: Is MICAT compulsory for MICA Ahmedabad?

A: Yes, MICAT is compulsory for students aspiring to take admission in MICA Ahmedabad. Refer to the above article for more details on MICA Ahmedabad entrance exams.

Q: Can I get direct admission in MICA Ahmedabad for MBA?

A: No, MICA Ahmedabad does not provide direct admission. It only accepts admission through entrance exams, like XAT, CAT, GMAT and MICAT exams.

Q: Can we buy a seat in MICA Ahmedabad?

A: No, MICA Ahmedabad does not have a management quota and thus students cannot buy a seat. Admissions are based solely on merit and entrance exam scores. Refer to the above tables for more MICA Ahmedabad admission 2025 details.

Q: Who is eligible for MICA Ahmedabad?

A: Students with a bachelor’s degree with an aggregate of 50% marks or more is eligible for the MICA Ahmedabad admission 2025 to PGDM courses. Refer to the above article for more details on the MICA Ahmedabad eligibility criteria on PGDM and FPM courses.

Q: Is MICAT tougher than CAT?

A: No, MICAT is not tougher than CAT examination. Students are advised to study the MICAT syllabus well for  good score and easy MICA Ahmedabad admission 2025.

Q: Is MICA exam easy?

A: No, MICAT is not considered easy. It is divided into three sections- Psychometric Test, Descriptive Test and Divergent and Convergent Thinking (including verbal ability, QA & DI and General awareness), and follows the CAT examination format. Students must study well and follow the syllabus to pass the MICAT examinations.

Q: How much percentile is required for MICA Ahmedabad?

A: Students require a minimal MICA Ahmedabad cutoff of 80 percentile in CAT / XAT examinations for admission. Refer to the above article for details on MICA Ahmedabad admission criteria.

Q: What is MICA fees?

A: The total program fees for two years for the PGDM course is INR 26 Lakhs. The FPM course students do not need to pay any fee as they are waived off.

Q: Which course is MICA famous for?

A: Although MICA Ahmedabad offers PGDM and FPM courses, the most famous course is PGDM-C, also known as Post Graduate Certificate Program in Crafting Creative Communication (CCC).

Q: How many seats are in MICA Ahmedabad?

A: There are 36 seats in PGDM and 180 seats in PGDM-C in MICA Ahmedabad.

Q: What is a good score in MICA Ahmedabad?

A: A score above 85 percentile in CAT / XAT examinations is considered a good score for MICA Ahmedabad admission 2025.

Q: Does MICA Ahmedabad have reservation?

A: Yes, the MICA admissions are reserved for certain backward category students as per the government guidelines.

Q: Is it worth joining MICA Ahmedabad?

A: Yes, the Mudra Institute Of Communications Ahmedabad is a prestigious management institute with great placements, infrastructure and faculty members. The details of the MICA Ahmedabad admission process is elucidated in the above article.

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