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The MICAT result 2026 for Phase 1 was announced by MICA Ahmedabad on December 24, 2025. All those who appeared for the MICAT Phase 1 exam can check their MICAT result 2026 online at mica.ac.in. By using the MICAT application number and password, candidates can download their MICAT scorecard 2026. Following the release of the results, the GE and PI rounds will be conducted in the month of March 2026. MICAT has announced the GE and PI dates for all cities. The shortlist for GE & PI will be released on February 28, 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 was conducted on December 6, 2026 (Saturday). Read this article to learn more about the MICAT exam result, important dates, and other important details.
The MICA Ahmedabad result for Phase 1 has been announced. Candidates can check the results dates for the MICA phase 2 available 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 | February 28, 2026 |
GE and PI date at MICA, Ahmedabad | March 9 & 19, 2026 |
GE and PI date at Bangalore | March 21 & 22, 2026 |
GE and PI date at Mumbai | March 27 & 28, 2026 |
GE and PI date at Kolkata | March 21 & 22, 2026 |
GE and PI date at Delhi | March 14, 15 & 16, 2026 |
MICAT final Results 2026 | On or before April 15, 2026 |
Candidates who appeared in the MICAT 2026 are advised to follow these steps to understand the process of how to check results:
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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.
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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)
Based on cutoffs from past years, you need at least 3.5 marks in GE and 4 marks in PI round to qualify in MICAT exam 2025.
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.
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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.
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:
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