MICA Admission Test (MICAT)

MICAT 2020 is a computer based test conducted by MICA, Ahmedabad for admissions to its Post Graduate Diploma in Management Communications (PGDM-C) programme and PGDM programmes offered in Marketing, Branding, Design and Digital Transformation. MICAT will be conducted in two phases, MICAT-1 will be held on December 7, 2019 while MICAT II will be conducted on January 25, 2020. The application form of MICAT 2020 for the first phase is available from October 9 to  November 25, 2019. MICAT II application form can be filled from November 26, 2019 to January 16, 2020. Candidates who qualify in CAT  2019/ XAT 2020 or GAMT 2018 onwards and also meet the MICAT 2020 eligibility criteria can apply for MICAT 2020. Aspirants can fill the MICAT application form for both phases as the better of the two scores will be considered for admission. The admit card of MICAT 2020 Phase 1 will be released on December 3, 2019 while the admit card for MICAT II 2020 will be available on January 22. Shortlisted candidates will be called for a group exercise and personal interview in March  2020. MICA will declare the MICAT 2020 result in online mode in fourth week of March. All those candidates who will appear in GE and PI, their names will be mentioned on the final merit list. 

MICA has a four step admission process that is best explained below:

Step-I: Valid Scores in CAT 2019/ XAT 2020/GMAT (2018 onwards).

All applicants must have a valid score in any one - CAT 2019/ XAT 2020 /GMAT (2018 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 2020).

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%

The authorities of MICAT 2020 prescribed the eligibility criteria of the entrance exam and candidates have to adhere to it to not get their application forms rejected. Therefore, it is important that they check the complete eligibility criteria of MICAT 2020 before filling the application form.

MICAT 2020 eligibility criteria includes parameters like age, qualifying exam, passing year etc.

According to MICAT eligibility criteria 2020, candidates will have to:

• Be graduates in any stream (10+2+3) or possess any equivalent qualification recognized by Association of Indian Universities
• Possess valid scores in any one of the following entrance exams:

        1 - CAT 2019

        2 - XAT 2020

        3 - GMAT 2018 (onwards)

• Score 600 plus in GMAT
• Possess a valid passport, if a foreign national applying for the exam
• Have a valid GMAT score, if an NRI applying for the exam
• Be a student who is in the final year of graduation

Note: Candidates who can demonstrate an aptitude for expressing, assessing, and conceiving ideas that force people to action and achieve their business results have a better chance of being shortlisted.

Mode of Application : Online

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

The application form of MICAT Phase I is available from October 9 in online mode and the last date for filling is November 25, 2019. Candidates have to fill all the details required in the MICAT application form and submit it on or before the last date.

Candidates have to follow the steps given below to fill MICAT 2020 application form:

Step 1- Registration: Candidates are required to first register by using their valid email address and password.

Step 2- Filling of details: After registration, candidates have to fill their personal information, 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 appear for the group exercise and personal interview.

Step 3- Exam selection: Candidates are required to select the exam in which they would appear - (i) CAT 2019 (ii) XAT 2020 (iii) GMAT (2018 onwards)

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

Step 5- Application fee payment: After filling all the details and uploading the documents required, candidates have to pay the requisite MICAT 2020 application fee of Rs 1985 via online mode.

For online mode, they can pay through:

• Debit Card
• Credit Card
• Net Banking

Step 6- Submission: Candidates had to click on the submit button, after fee payment.

Application Fees

To be able to appear in MICAT 2020 confidently, candidates will have to prepare for it putting in all their efforts.

Preparation needs information which includes knowing syllabus and exam pattern of MICAT 2020 officially prescribed.

To prepare for MICAT 2020, candidates need to know the important sections of the MICAT syllabus 2020 as given below:

• Psychometric Test
• Verbal Ability
• Quantitative Ability
• General Awareness
• Divergent Convergent Reasoning
• Descriptive Test

Candidates also need to know the exam pattern of MICAT 2020 to be able to strategise their preparation accordingly.

Detailed Exam Pattern of MICAT 2020

Books for preparation

Candidates must know the books to study for MICAT 2020. Some of them are given below.

MICAT 2020 Books for Quantitative Aptitude

MICAT 2020 Books for Verbal Ability

Practice makes a man perfect and sample papers of MICAT 2020 can help candidates practice for the exam. Before appearing in the exam, candidates must practice ample amount of sample papers to improve their efficiency, time management skills and speed.

During the preparation days, candidates must stay positive, in high spirits and must take care of their physical and mental health. They must avoid stress and pressure by taking necessary breaks. 

The exam pattern of MICAT 2020 is prescribed by the authorities for candidates to know the number and type of questions that will be asked, the language in which they will be asked, time duration given to candidates and marking scheme followed etc.

Candidates can check MICAT 2020 exam pattern from the table given below.

MICAT Exam Pattern 2020

Candidates can follow MICAT exam pattern 2020 and plan their preparation strategy for the exam.

MICA will release the MICAT mock test 2020 in online mode in last week of November. Candidates can access the MICAT 2020 mock test by entering the login and password. Candidates will not be informed about the availability of MICAT mock test 2020 through an SMS. 

Steps To Practice MICAT 2020 Mock Test

Step 1 - Click on the link to register

Step 2- Mention the login credentials

Step 3 - Check the instructions page  

Step 4- Go through other important instructions for MICAT mock test 2020

Step 5 - Check the demo questions in mock test of MICAT 

Step 6 - Check the psychometric test group instructions

Step 7 -  MICAT mock test psychometric test 2020 will appear on the screen

Step 8 - Go through the descriptive test of MICAT 2020

Step 9 - Practice questions in aptitude section of MICAT mock test 2020

Step 10 - Fill the feedback form

Step 11 - Exit from MICAT 2020 mock test

The admit card of MICAT 2020 will be released by the authorities in online mode on December 3, 2020. Candidates can download their MICAT 2020 admit card by using their login details like MICA ID and password.

How to download MICA admit card?

• Visit the official link to download the admit card
• Enter login details, such as  MICA ID and password
• MICAT admit card 2020 will appear on the screen
• Check all the details mentioned over it and download it
• Take two printouts of the same and keep it safe for future use

Details mentioned over MICAT 2020 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?

Candidates will have to carry any of the following identity proofs along with MICAT admit card 2020 otherwise their entry will be restricted inside the examination hall:

• Aadhaar Card 
• Voter ID
• Driving license
• College/ Institute identity card 2020
• PAN Card