What are the type of questions in MICAT?

The exam structure of MICAT may change every year. Based on the previous year's analysis, here is what candidates can expect from the MICAT exam. MICAT exam has three sections, with four sub-sections in Section C. Section A, that is the Psychometric test had MCQ type questions with two or eight options. Section B, the descriptive test have four subjective questions. Section C has four sub-sections with MCQ types questions with upto eight options. Section A and B do not have any negative marking, while Section-C has negative marking of 0.25 marks for every incorrect response.

What is the duration of MICAT exam?

The duration of the MICAT exam may change from year to year. MICA, Ahmedabad, does not specify all the details of the MICAT exam pattern. However, based on the previous year's trends MICAT exam will have to be completed within a time frame of 135 minutes. These 135 minutes are divided across three sections, that is Psychometric Test, Descriptive Test, and Aptitude Test. Additionally, candidates need to take the section in the prescribed order only. However, the choice of navigation is provided within the Section-C whiel answering questions in the sub-sections.

What are the type of questions asked in Psychometric Test of MICAT exam?

Psychometric test of MICAT exam helps in screening candidates for the programmes offered by Mudra Institute of Communications, Ahmedabad. MICAT's Psychometric Test helps assess candidate's behavioural and psychological attributes to find whether an individual is right fit for the course or not. Psychometric Test in MICAT involves 150 questions. These questions are objective type questions or onw word answer questions with two or more options. Candidates may find True/False type questions. MICA typically analyses the following attributes of a candidatre using the Psychometric Test: Science v/s Art Openness to Creativity New Ideas Deductive & Inductive Logic Decision Making

What is a Psychometric Test in MICAT?

The Psychometric Test is a preliminary test to assesses a candidate's behavioral and psychological traits before their aptitude is assessed in the MICAT exam. The goal of this section is to determine whether a candidate is good fit for the programme offered by the institute. The questions in this section may have two options among true or false. Alternatively, candidates may find questions that have four options. Answers marked by a candidate in each question will help analyse candidate's readibility to pursue the course from MICA. The psychometric section of MICAT is not a pass/fail test. However, candidates who do not perform well in this section will not be evaluated for further sections of the MICAT exam.

Will MICA release official mock tests to prepare for MICAT exam?

Along with the exam details, MICA releases MICAT demo, also known as MICAT mock test. Candidates can use the MICAT demo to get aware pf the user experience of the MICAT exam. Each part of the MICAT mock test is clocked on the similar lines to the MICAT exam. Candidates are not allowed to navigate across the three parts of the MICAT mock test. However, functionality to move across four sub sections of the Aptitude Test is provided in the MICAT mock test as well. After end of the sectional time, MICA will automatically submit the responses marked or unmarked by the candidate. Since MICA does not release the questions of the Psychometric Test, MICAT mock test will be clocked to one minute. However, the actual Psychometric test in the MICAT exam will be clocked to 30 minutes. Candidates cannot go back or move ahead from the Psychometric Test until the end of 30 minutes.

How to crack MICAT exam in 4 months?

MICAT is among the difficult exams conducted for admission to MBA courses. Candidates appearing for MICAT exam get themselvbes involved in the MICA PGP admission process. The selection process by MICA involves the candidates to take CAT/XAT/GMAT exam. Additionally, candidates need to appear for the MICAT exam. MICAT involves three sections, as mentioned below: A. Psychometric Test B. Descriptive Test C. Aptitude Test MICAT is difficult as it may surprise candidates with an unpredictable structure and sectional time limit. Candidates may find the exam easy based on what they expected from the exam during preparation. Preparing for MICAT in four months is easy as the preparation for Section C will be done while preparing for CAT/XAT/GMAT. Psychometric test does not have any correct or incorrect options. Additionally, Psychometric Test is a qualifier test. The Descriptive Test would require the candidate to widen the creative thinking and writing speed.

How many questions are there in Section C of MICAT exam?

Section C of MICAT is the Aptitude Test. This section has four sub sections with around 70 questions. The Aptitude Test section of the MICAT exam had negative marking of 0.25 marks for each incorrect response.

What are some important topics from Aptitude Test of MICAT exam?

MICA does not release a detailed syllabus for MICAT. However, MICA notifies the names of the sections with the release of the exam details. Sub-section wise important topics in Section C of MICAT exam are as follows: Divergent-Convergent Reasoning Puzzles Blood Relations Coding-Decoding Number Series Seating Arrangement Data Sufficiency Venn Diagrams Pie Charts Syllogism Verbal Ability Reading Comprehension Grammar Idioms Word Meaning Sentence Correction Para jumbles Antonyms & Synonyms Spelling One-Word Substitution Quantitative Ability Geometry Mensuration Trigonometry Number System Surds and Indices HCF & LCM Logarithms Modern Maths Time-Speed-Distance General Awareness Business Art Mass Media Entertainment Advertising International Business Brands Sports Static GK Besides the topics mentioned above, MICAT exam may be dominated by any other topic. Therefore, candidates must prepare for any type of questions and topics as per the MICAT sections.

Should I follow a similar preparation strategy for MICAT I and II?

Mudra Institute of Communications, Ahmedabad, conducts MICAT exam in two phases every year. Candidates can appear for either of the exam phase or both the exam phases. The syllabus for MICAT I and II is same. Therefore, candidates can follow a similar strategy to prepare for both phases of the exam. However, candidates who are preparing for MICAT II must have a structured approach designed based on their analysis from first phase of the exam. Candidates must plan their exam date based on the pattern, syllabus, important topics, marking scheme, and question weightage they found in the first phase of the MICAT exam.

When will MICA conduct MICAT exam?

Mudra Institute of Communication, Ahmedabad, conducts the MICAT exam in two phases. Typically, the examination under first phase is conducted in the first week of December. Whereas, the second phase exam is conducted in the last week of January. Candidates can find the MICAT exam dates on the official website along with other exam details. Candidates can choose to apply for both or either of the exam phases for MICAT. MICAT 2025 exam is scheduled to be conducted on December 7 for first phase, and January 25 for second phase. Besides the official website, candidates can also find the MICAT exam date mentioned on the admit card. Alternatively, MICAT exam dates article from Shiksha also hosts the updated information on the MICAT schedule and important timeline.

MICAT Preparation 2026: Know Complete Strategy & Tips

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Updated on Nov 19, 2025 11:13 IST

By Abhishek Dhawan, Assistant Manager – Editorial Content

MICAT Preparation 2026: Mudra Institute of Communication, Ahmedabad conducts MICAT exam every year for admission to PGDM and PGDM-C courses. Candidates preparing for the exam must devise a strategy considering test pattern, syllabus and important topics.

To appear for the MICAT exam 2026, aspirants must have a valid score in CAT/XAT or GMAT.

MICAT exam comprises three sections as mentioned below:

Section A: Psychometric Test

Section B: Descriptive Test

Section C: Aptitude Test (with sections similar to other MBA exams)

Section A is a qualifier, meaning the candidates will be assessed based on their CAT/XAT/GMAT score and subsequent sections of the exam only if they clear the MICAT Psychometric Test. Scroll down for more details on MICAT preparation tips 2026.

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