MICAT Exam 2021 - Dates, Result, Cutoff, Selection Process, Merit List

MICA Ahmadabad conducted the MICAT entrance exam for phase I and phase II on December 5 and January 30, 2021, respectively in online mode. The application forms of MICAT 2021 for phase I and phase II were released on October 7 and November 26, respectively in online mode. Candidates could submit the application form for phase I and phase II till November 25 and January 21, 2021. MICAT is a national level entrance exam which is conducted by the MICA, Ahmedabad twice in a year for admission to its flagship two-year programmes-

• Post-Graduate Diploma in Management (PGDM)
• Post-Graduate Diploma in Management Communications (PGDM-C)

Before filling the application form, candidates must read the eligibility criteria of MICAT 2021. The authorities released the admit card of MICAT 2021  for phase I on December 3 and phase II MICAT admit card has been released on January 27. The phase 1 MICAT 2021 result has been announced on December 21. MICAT result 2021 has been announced for phase II on February 15. 

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What is MICAT?

MICAT entrance exam is conducted online for the aspirants in the months of December and February. Candidates may write both MICAT I and II or only MICAT-I or MICAT-II. In case candidates take both MICAT-I and MICAT-II, then section A, B, and C may not appear in the same order. MICA admission test is held for admission to 36 PGDM and 180 PGDM-C seats at MICA, Ahmedabad. Every year around 4000-4700 candidates apply for appearing in each of the sessions of MICAT, whereas 700-800 candidates are finally able to crack the examination, securing the MICAT cut off marks. In other words, over 17-18% candidates are able to finally make it to the next round of MICAT selection process. Check the MICAT registration actual figures from the previous year from the table below.

MICAT Previous Year Statistics (2018)

MICAT 2021 Helpline

MICA Office
Shela, Ahmedabad - 380058, Gujarat, India
Phone No: 02717 688198, 9099127399
E-mail: admissionenquiry@micamail.in

MICA, the conducting body of MICAT prescribes the eligibility criteria of the entrance exam. Hence, it is important that candidates check the complete eligibility criteria of MICAT 2021 before filling the application form. The educational MICAT 2021 Eligibility Criteria are mentioned below:

MICAT Eligibility Criteria 2021: Qualifying Score

• Candidate must have completed his or her bachelor’s degree from a recognized university or by the Association of Indian Universities (AIU).
• He or she must have completed a minimum of 15 years of education in the format of 10+2+3.
• The graduation degree in any stream will be considered valid
• Candidates who are in the final year of their bachelor’s degree can also apply for MICAT 2021

MICAT Eligibility Criteria 2021: Qualifying Entrance Exam

As per MICAT eligibility criteria 2021, candidate should have a valid score in any one of the following entrance exam namely

• CAT 2020
• XAT 2021
• GMAT 2019 (onwards)

MICAT 2021 Eligibility Criteria: Age Limit

According to the MICAT 2021 eligibility criteria, there is no age bar for candidates appearing in the online entrance exam.

Mode of Application : Online

Mode of Payment : Net Banking | Credit Card | Debit Card

MICA, Ahmedabad released the application form of MICAT 2021 for phase II on November 26, 2020 and application form for phase I was released on October 7. Candidates could fill and submit the application form for phase II till January 21 (8 pm), 2021. The fee for MICAT 2021 application form was Rs. 1985 for all the categories. Candidates could pay the application fee for MICAT 2021 in online mode through debit card, credit card or demand draft.

While filling the MICAT 2021 application form, it was mandatory for the candidates to upload the following documents-

• Photograph 
• Signature
• Class 10 mark sheet
• Class 12 mark sheet
•  Qualifying degree certificate   

How to Fill MICAT 2021 Application Form 2021

Steps given below to fill the MICAT 2021 application form:

Step 1- Registration for MICAT: Firstly, Candidates have to register by using their valid email address and password.

Step 2- Fill an application form of MICAT 2021: After registration, candidates have to fill all the information such as personal details, academic details, work experience (if any) and select at least three preferred exam centres from the list available. Candidates have to select the city where they would like to present for the group exercise and personal interview.

Step 3- Exam selection: Candidates are select the exam in which they would appear - 

(i) CAT 2020 

(ii) XAT 2021 

(iii) GMAT (2019 onwards)

Step 4- Upload Photo and Signature: Candidates have to upload their scanned photograph and signature with a file size not more than 80 KB and in jpg or jpeg format.

Step 5- Application fee payment: Rs 1985 has to be paid by an applicant online through the following modes

• Debit Card

• Credit Card

• Net Banking

Step 6- Submission of MICAT application form: Candidates have to click on the submit button, after fee payment.

Application Fees

To be able to appear in MICAT 2021 entrance exam, candidates have to prepare for it putting in all their efforts. Preparation needs information which includes knowing syllabus and exam pattern of MICAT 2021 officially prescribed.

To prepare for MICAT 2021, candidates need to know the important sections of the MICAT syllabus 2021 as given below:

• Psychometric Test

• Verbal Ability

• Quantitative Ability

• General Awareness

• Divergent Convergent Reasoning

• Descriptive Test

Candidates also need to know the MICAT 2021 exam pattern to be able to strategize their preparation accordingly.

Detailed Exam Pattern of MICAT 2021

Books for preparation

Candidates must know the books to study for MICAT 2021. Some of them are given below.

MICAT 2021 Books for Quantitative Aptitude

MICAT 2021 Books for Verbal Ability

The exam pattern of MICAT 2021 is prescribed by the authorities. MICAT 2021 exam pattern includes the number of questions, exam duration, marking scheme, the structure and mode of the exam. Candidates can check MICAT 2021 exam pattern from the table given below.

MICAT Exam Pattern 2021

MICAT 2021 Exam Pattern - Section- Wise

Candidates can follow MICAT exam pattern 2021 and plan their preparation strategy for the MICAT 2021 entrance exam. MICAT assesses the analytical and verbal ability, logical reasoning, divergent thinking, written communication skills, creativity potential of candidates. In addition, MICAT also tries to gauge general awareness about contemporary social and industry related issues, including areas covering media, marketing, advertising and business. It is to be noted that all psychometric questions are compulsory in MICAT.

MICA released the MICAT mock test 2021 window on November 21 in online mode. Candidates could access the MICAT 2021 mock test by entering the login and password. The mock test is the online replica of the exact MICAT 2021 test and allows candidates to get acquainted with the actual question paper and its pattern so that they do not find the actual test unfamiliar on the exam day. MICAT 2021 mock test also helps to develop speed and accuracy in terms of solving the questions available, which saves a lot of time on the day of the exam. The steps to access the mock test of MICAT is given below. 

MICAT Sample Paper (official)

• MICAT Demo
• MICAT Sample Questions 1
• MICAT Sample Questions 2
• MICAT Sample Questions 3

Steps To Practice MICAT 2021 Mock Test

Step 1: Click on the link to register

Step 2: Mention the login credentials

Step 3: Check the instructions page  

Step 4: Read properly other important instructions for MICAT mock test 2021

Step 5: Check the demo questions in a mock test of MICAT 

Step 6: Check the psychometric test group instructions

Step 7: MICAT mock test psychometric test will display on the screen

Step 8: Go through the descriptive test of MICAT 2021

Step 9: Practice questions in aptitude section of MICAT mock test 2021

Step 10: Fill the feedback form

Step 11: Exit from MICAT 2021 mock test

MICA, Ahmedabad released the MICAT II admit card 2021 on January 27, in online mode. The admit card of MICAT 2021 for phase I was released on December 3. To download their MICAT 2021 admit card candidates had to enter their login details like MICA ID and password. Only the registered candidates will be able to download the admit card of MICAT 2021. The admit card will be available to download till the exam date.

How to download MICAT admit card 2021?

• Go to the official website of MICAT (www.mica.ac.in)

• Enter login credentials, such as  MICA ID and password

• Click on the ‘Submit’ button

• MICAT admit card 2021 will display on the screen

• Download the admit card and take a printout for future use

Details mentioned in MICAT 2021 admit card

• Candidate’s name

• Candidate’s roll number

• Candidate’s photograph

• Candidate’s signature

• Name and address of allotted exam centre

• Date and time of the exam

• Exam day guidelines

What to carry along with admit card of MICAT 2021?

Candidates will have to carry anyone proofs of the following identity proofs along with MICAT 2021 admit card otherwise their entry will be restricted inside the examination hall:

• Aadhaar Card 

• Voter ID

• Driving license

• PAN Card

The result of MICAT phase I 2021 was released on December 21. MICA Ahmedabad announced the result of MICAT 2021 for phase II on February 14, in online mode. The result of MICAT 2021 was available in the form of a scorecard. MICAT result 2021 will be mentioned the qualifying status of the candidate. Candidates could check their MICAT 2021 result by logging in using their login credentials.

How to check MICAT 2021 result? 

• Visit the official website of MICAT (www.mica.ac.in)     

• Enter MICAT application number and password

• Click on 'Get Result'

• The result of MICAT I 2021 will appear on the screen

• Check the information mentioned over it and download it

• Take a print out and keep it safe

The MICAT final result will be computed after the GE and PI rounds are completed. Selection i.e. final MICAT result will be on the basis of the MICAT scores, performance in GE & PI.

The minimum marks needed to be eligible for the next round of selection is defined as MICAT cutoff 2021. The officials will follow certain parameters while preparing the cutoff of MICAT 2021. 

These parameters are:

• Total number of seats available

• Total number of candidates appeared

• Previous years’ MICAT cutoff trends

• Difficulty level of the exam

MICA has not announced any cutoff in terms of relative marks for candidates to gauge. However, past year cutoffs have been used to estimate the expected MICAT cutoff 

Expected MICAT Cut off  by experts

Candidates who have appeared for the entrance exam may know that MICAT selection process has four steps as explained below:

Step-I: Valid Scores in CAT 2020/ XAT 2021/GMAT (2019 onwards).

All applicants must have a valid score in any one - CAT 2020/ XAT 2021 /GMAT (2019 onwards). The scores of these exams will be considered in compilation of the final merit list. The CAT score/ XAT registration or GMAT score as the case may be has to be updated in the online application form of MICAT. In case of XAT, the score is directly collected from XLRI.

Step-II: MICA Admission Test (MICAT 2021).

MICAT is the computer based test held in exam centres  across 48 cities in the country. The test has three sections as mentioned below

• Section A: Psychometric Test

• Section B: (has 4 sub-sections) - Verbal ability, Quantitative ability and Data Interpretation, General awareness; Divergent and Convergent Thinking

• Section C: Descriptive Test.

Step-III: Group Exercise & Personal Interview: Shortlisted candidates will appear for both Group Exercise (GE) & Personal Interview (PI) on the basis of their performance in CAT/ XAT/GMAT and MICAT in the ratio of 50:50.

Step-IV: Candidates will be offered admission on the basis of the final composite score compiled as follows

• CAT/XAT/GMAT: 20%

• MICAT: 30%

• GE: 20%

• PI: 30%

How will candidates be shortlisted for GE & PI rounds?

1. For GE & PI, the Psychometric test will be the first step to qualify.

2. Those who will qualify in the Psychometric test, their CAT/XAT/GMAT performance will be taken into consideration 

3. Those who will qualify based on the CAT/XAT cutoff or GMAT score will further be assessed on the following MICAT sections: Verbal ability (VA), Quantitative Ability and Data Interpretation (QADI), General Awareness (GA), and Divergent and Convergent Thinking (DCT).

4. Those candidates who will qualify on the basis of performance subject to a minimum cutoff in a scaled score for each of these sections (namely: VA, QADI, GA and DCT) and CAT/XAT cut-off or GMAT scores will have their Descriptive Tests analysed for selection.

Note: The list of qualified candidates will be prepared on the basis of scores of both phases of MICAT 2021 entrance exam if a candidate has taken both MICAT-I and MICAT-II.

Seat Matrix for MICAT 2021

MICAT Fee Structure (official)

Candidates who are selected may need to know the MICAT 2021 fee structure which has to be announced by the authorities. However, the fee structure of MICAT 2021 can be used to get an estimate of the amount required to study the course. An amount of 20,00,000 approx will have to be paid by students. This is inclusive of Tuition Fees, Residential Charges, Infrastructure Facility Charges etc.

Candidates shortlisted based on their performance in  CAT/XAT/GMAT & MICAT appear in both Group Exercise (GE) & Personal Interview (PI).

MICAT Shortlisting Criteria for GE & PI

1. Section A of MICAT which is the Psychometric test is a qualifier.

2. The relative performance in CAT/XAT/GMAT will be considered for candidates who have qualified in the Psychometric section. 

3. Candidates whose CAT score /XAT total percentile/GMAT score match the specified minimum cutoff will be shortlisted

4. Next performance in MICAT 2021 Section B will be assessed.

5. Candidates who score marks equal or above a minimum cut-off for Section B of MICAT will be subject to assessment of their performance in MICAT Section C. 

6. It is to be noted that each section will have its own cut-off and candidates who meet this will be eligible for the next round of selection.

7. Those who qualify on the basis of a, b, c and d shall be short listed for GE and PI. Ahmedabad, Bengaluru, Delhi, Kolkata & Mumbai are the places where the GE and PI will be conducted.

8. Shortlisting for GE & PI candidate list is prepared on the Composite Score formula of 50% CAT/XAT/GMAT and 50% MICAT scores

The names of candidates will be given in the merit list, their final composite score will be created prepared on the following weightage:

• CAT/XAT/GMAT: 20%

• MICAT: 30%

• GE: 20%

• PI: 30%