MICAT 2026: Registration (Started), Exam Dates (Dec 6 & Feb 13), Eligibility, Syllabus, Pattern

MICAT exam, commonly known from MICAT fullform MICA Admission Test, is an online entrance exam conducted for MICA's PGP courses, including PGDM and PGDM-C. MICAT exam is a compilation of objective and subjective questions across different sections. The exam compiles three sections, namely:

1. Psychotemtric Test
2. Descriptive Test
3. Aptitude Test

Section C of the MICAT exam has typical topics as in any other competitive exam. Section C of MICAT exam compiles MCQ type questions from four sub-sections, including Divergent-Convergent Reasoning, Verbal Ability, Quantitative Ability, and General Awareness.

MICA, Ahmedabad conducts the MICAT exam in two phases, termed as MICAT 1 and MICAT 2. The institute considers the best of two scores to prepare the GE-PI shortlist. The final selection is based on the performance of candidates in CAT/XAT/GMAT, MICAT, GE and PI.

Key aspects of MICAT:

• MICAT is mandatory for admission to MICA's PGDM-C and PGDM programmes.

• MICA conducts MICAT exam twice a yearCandidates have the choice to appear for both phases of MICAT.
• MICA will consider best of both the scores to decide merit.
• Candidates must have a valid score in CAT/XAT/GMAT to be eligible for MICAT.
• MICAT exam will include a psychometric test, a descriptive test, and an aptitude test (with four sub sections)

The table below mentions the MICAT 2026 exam highlights:

MICAT application form is now available at mica.ac.in. Candidates need to provide personal and academic details, followed by fee payment to complete the MICAT registration. 

How to Apply for MICAT Exam 2026?

Candidates will have to ensure completing the following steps to apply for MICAT exam 2026:

1. One-time registration
2. Filling personal details
3. Filling reference details
4. Uploading photograph and signature
5. Filling academic information
6. Choosing exam centre preference
7. Payment of MICAT application fee

MICAT Eligibility Criteria 2026

The eligibility criteria for MICAT 2026 are as follows:

• Candidates should have appeared or will be appearing in CAT 2025/XAT 2026/GMAT (2024 onwards).
• They must also have obtained a bachelor's degree or equivalent qualification in any discipline recognised by the Association of Indian Universities (AIU).
• Candidates appearing for final year bachelor's degree examinations are also eligible to apply.

Also Read: MICAT 2026 Eligibility Criteria

MICAT exam is conducted annually for PGDM admissions at MICA, Ahmedabad. MICA does not release MICAT exam pattern in detail. The table below mentions the test structure followed in the previous exam session along with the the details released in MICAT notification 2026-27:

MICAT exam comprises three sections with four sub-sections of the last section. MICA does not release an extensive syllabus for the MICAT exam. However, MICAT sample papers and names of the sections are notified along with the exam details. Three sections of MICAT 2026 include:

Section A: Psychometric Test

Section B: Descriptive Test

Section C: with four sub-sections

• Divergent-Convergent Reasoning
• Verbal Ability
• Quantitative Ability
• General Awareness

MICAT is conducted in nearly 50 cities across India. Check the table below for cities where MICAT 2026 exams were conducted:

The MICAT 2026 admit card has been issued to the candidates who complete the registration process before the deadline. Applicants must download their MICAT admit cards from the official website, mica.ac.in. MICA issues the MICAT admit card separately for first and second exam phase. Candidates need to carry a hard copy of the MICAT call letter to the exam centre. The admit card of MICAT exam 2026 is to be retained until the admission process concludes.