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MICAT result 2026 for Phase 1 will be announced by MICA Ahmedabad on December 24, 2025. All those who will appear for the MICAT Phase 1 exam can check out their MICAT result 2026 via online mode at mica.ac.in. By using the MICAT application number and password, candidates can download their MICAT scorecard 2026. Following the release of the result, the GE and PI rounds will be conducted in the month of March 2026.
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Candidates whose names are on the MICAT shortlist can book their GE/PI slot online. The MICAT exam for Phase 1 will be conducted on December 6, 2026 (Saturday). Read this article to learn more about the MICAT exam result, important dates, and other important details.
Candidates appearing for the entrance exam must be aware of the MICAT result dates 2026. The MICA Ahmedabad has announced the result dates at mica.ac.in. Candidates are advised to check the MICAT important exam dates in the table below.
Particulars | Details |
MICAT Phase 1 exam date | December 6, 2025 (Saturday) |
MICAT Phase 1 result | December 24, 2025 |
MICAT Phase 2 exam date | February 13, 2026 (Friday) |
MICAT Phase 2 result date | February 28, 2026 |
Shortlist for GE and PI | Will be conducted in the month of March |
GE and PI date at MICA, Ahmedabad | Will be conducted in the month of March |
GE and PI date at Bangalore | Will be conducted in the month of March |
GE and PI date at Mumbai | Will be conducted in the month of March |
GE and PI date at Kolkata | Will be conducted in the month of March |
GE and PI date at Delhi | Will be conducted in the month of March |
MICAT final merit list 2026 | End of second week of April 2026 |
Candidates who will appear in the MICAT 2026 are advised to follow these steps to understand the process of how to check results:
Candidates need to check their MICAT 2026 results to understand the marking pattern and how they performed in the test.
Section A: A psychometric test is conducted in this part of the test. Although there is no negative marking in this part, the candidates must qualify for this psychometric test to proceed further.
Section B: This part of the test consists of a descriptive type test, where candidates are to write answers in an explanatory fashion. Just like Section A, this section does not have negative marking either.
Section C: This section is divided into four subsections:
Verbal ability,
Divergent and convergent thinking,
Data interpretation and quantitative reasoning
Quantitative reasoning
Note: This section has a negative marking. 0.25 marks will be deducted for every incorrect answer.
Scaled score/ normalised score: Suppose a candidate scores “N” in their Quantitative Reasoning (QR). The way the normalised score will be calculated is (N divided by the maximum number obtained by any candidate who appeared in QR in MICAT Phase I/ MICAT Phase II).
Depending on the score in MICAT 2026 as well as GMAT/ CAT/ XAT, candidates need to prepare for Group Discussion or Group Exercise (GD/ GE), followed by Personal Interview (PI).
The four stages of the MICAT selection process are psychometric tests, followed by MICAT, CAT/ GMAT/ XAT, group discussion or exercise (GD/ GE) and personal interview (PI). There is no weightage in the selection process from the marks obtained from the psychometric test.
Details | Weightage |
MICAT Score | 30% |
CAT/ GMAT/ XAT score | 20% |
Group Discussion (GD) | 20% |
Personal Interview (PI) | 30% |
Total | 100% |
The final admission of any candidate will be determined by the MICAT 2026 cutoff. These cutoffs for MICAT are usually based on data from past years and are here for reference. The MICAT cut off, may change each year. Candidates must secure at least 3.5 marks in GD and 4 marks in PI to proceed with their candidature. The MICAT result 2026 plays an important role in the preparation of the MICAT 2026 cutoff.
Sections | Expected Cutoff |
Divergent and Convergent thinking | 8.5-12 out of 30 |
General Awareness | 5.5-6.5 out of 25 |
Quantitative reasoning | 6.5-7.5 out of 25 |
Verbal Ability | 8-10 out of 25 |
Overall cutoff | Not decided |
The MICAT 2026 seat matrix informs the candidates about the total number of seats available for MICA courses. PGDM and PGDM-C are divided into two sections, as mentioned in the MICAT seat matrix 2026.
Courses | Total number of seats |
PGDM-C | 180 |
PGDM | 60 |
Note: It is advisable for candidates who will appear for the MICAT entrance 2026 for PGDM admissions to be aware of the seat matrix.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
MICA Ahmedabad has announced the MICAT 2026 exam schedule, where the MICAT 2026 (Phase 1) results will be released on December 24, 2025.
Those candidates who wish to take admissions through entrance tests other than MICAT 2026 will be assessed based on their marks in CAT/XAT/GMAT.
You can check MICAT result 2026 on the official website at mica.ac.in.
Yes, the MICAT exam is easier than the CAT. Candidates appearing for the CAT exam can easily crack the MICAT test.
MICA Ahmedabad does not offer Postgraduate degrees. Only PGDM and PGDM-C courses are available.
On Question asked by student community
MICA (Mudra Institute of Communications, Ahmedabad) is a top marketing institute, but public data about it and MICAT is limited. MICA shares mainly important information like admission rules, application process, and exam schedules. Detailed past exam data or cut-offs are not usually published to protect privacy and maintain exam integrity.
For accurate information, visit the official MICA website or contact their admissions office. Alumni can also give useful insights.
https://www.mica.ac.in/
Admission to MICA's PGDM and PGDM-C programs involves a multi-stage selection process. The final composite score is calculated with the following weightage:
Your XAT score is 73, performing exceptionally well in MICAT can enhance your chances of being shortlisted for the GE and PI rounds. Specific score requirements for MICAT are not publicly disclosed, focusing on thorough preparation and aiming for high performance in each section will strengthen your application.
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GMAT is graduate management admission test which is conducted by GMAC for admission of MBA in many countries, the eligibility criteria regarding this is as follows;
Candidates needs to be 18 years old or above,
Pass bachelor's degree in any discipline from a recognized university, those in the final year or working professionals too are eligible to apply,
Should have a valid passport,
As the exam is conducted in English, hence proficiency in the same language is required as well,
Candidate can take maximum of five attempts in a year, and overall 8 attempts for lifetime, and there has to be a gap of 16 days prior to retaking the exam,
Colleges in India accepting GMAT scores are as follows;
explore more detailed information about GMAT at https://www.careers360.com/exams/gmat
check out the entire list of colleges in India accepting GMAT at https://bschool.careers360.com/colleges/list-of-mba-colleges-in-india-accepting-gmat?icn=college_listing_accepting_score&ici=GMAT_exam_view
SNAP is conducted for 60 minutes in MCQs format, each question consists of one mark, there is deduction of 0.25 marks for each incorrect attempt, the following sections are included in the entrance test:-
The colleges accepting scores of SNAP are listed below;
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CMAT is conducted for 180 minutes, and additional 30 minutes is allotted for optional section, there are total of five sections(one is optional) and each one consists of 25 questions for 100 marks as mentioned below-
for each correct answer four marks are awarded and in case of each incorrect attempt one mark is deduced,
The selection process mainly consists of three rounds:-
Written Ability Test,
Group Discussion, and
Personal Interview
Some of the top colleges offering admission for MBA Programme through CMAT are mentioned below-
Explore more detailed information about the complete list of colleges offering MBA through CMAT at https://bschool.careers360.com/articles/top-b-schools-accepting-cmat-scores
The list of colleges accepting scores of NMAT are as follows;
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On February 17, 2022, MICA, Ahmedabad, announced the MICAT 2022 result for phase 2 on mica.ac.in. Using their login credentials, candidates may check the MICAT 2022 phase 2 result. MICAT result 2022 has been emailed to applicants' registered email addresses, and students who took the entrance exam can now verify their qualifying status.
To check the result, follow the below mentioned steps:
Visit MICA Ahmedabad's main website at mica.ac.in.
Select "MICAT 1 Result" from the drop-down menu.
On the screen, a candidate login window will display.
Click the "Login" tab after entering the user ID and password.
Download the MICAT scorecard 2022 and check your qualifying status.
For further information, check out the link provided below.
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