1. MICAT 2017 – Mudra Institute of
Communication (MICA)
2. • MICAT is an online based test which analyses
the candidate’s knowledge on media,
marketing, advertising & current affairs and
crucial for a career in Strategic Marketing and
Communication.
• MICAT is for admission into the various
flagships Post Graduate Diploma in
Management Communications (PGDM-C).
3. Events Dates
MICAT I Registration Commences 2nd week of September 2016
Last date to apply 1st week of December 2016
Issuance of MICAT I Admit Card 2nd week of December 2016
MICAT 2017 Exam Date December 2016
Issuance of Call letter for MICAT I GE & PI December 2016
MICAT I GE & PI Date January 2017
Admission Processes commences January 2017
MICAT II Registration Commences January 2017
Issuance of MICAT II Admit card 1st week of February 2017
Entrance test for MICAT II 2nd week of February 2017
Release of MICAT II Result 2nd week of March 2017
MICAT II GE & PI Date 3rd Week of March 2017
IMPORTANT DATES
4. MICAT 2017 Eligibility Criteria
• The candidates must have a bachelor’s degree
(pursued completely with the 10+2+3 system) or
equivalent qualification in any discipline and is
recognized by Association of Indian Universities (AIU).
• Candidates in their final year of their bachelor’s degree
can also apply.
• The candidates must have appeared for either CAT
2016, XAT 2017 or must have a GMAT (2013 onward)
score.
• The minimum age limit to appear for MICAT 2017 is 20
years.
5. MICAT 2017 Exam Pattern
• The test for MICA comprises of two booklets, which are
Test Booklet 1 and Test Booklet 2. The first part has two
parts; the first part contains Multiple Choice Questions
(MCQs) while the second part contains 2 descriptive
questions. The first Test Booklet contains 100 – 120
questions and for every wrong answer, 0.25 marks will
be deducted.
• The second Test Booklet contains 3 sections and
contains descriptive questions. Candidates must note
that all the questions are mandatory. If the candidates
fail to answer anyone of them, then the answer sheet
will not be evaluated.
6. MICAT 2017 Selection Process
• There are three stages of selection procedure in MICAT for
admission into PGDM – C, which are –
• Stage 1: The candidates must have appeared in one of the
following exams – CAT 2016, XAT 2017 or GMAT (2013
onwards).
• Stage 2: Appear for MICAT 2017.
• Stage 3: Based on the candidate’s performance in MICAT
2017, the candidates will be shortlisted for Group Exercise
(GE) and Personal Interview (PI). In the GE activity, the
candidates are required to prove their potentiality in
teamwork, clarify their thoughts and showcase their overall
personality. While in the PI, the candidates are required to
highlight their knowledge of the communication industry
and rough skills according to the requirements of the
Industry.
