MICA values close bonds between teachers, staff, and students. Traditions are important and passed down between generations, while the institution also maintains a progressive vision for the future. There is an emphasis on discipline, minimizing uncertainty, and competition is taken seriously but true sportsmanship and friendships transcend any bitterness from competition. The community comes together to celebrate festivals regardless of background and a sense of family extends beyond blood relations.

2. POWER
DISTANCE
LOWAn institution where teachers
and students share special bonds,
even beyond the lecture halls…
Prof. Falguni with her favourite students whom she fondly likes to call,
‘Esteemed Riksaa’, ‘Thela’ and ‘Royal Riksaa’ aka ‘The Vehicular Family’

3. POWER
DISTANCE
LOW…and celebrations are incomplete
without the coming together of all
the staff, faculty and students.
MICA Day Festivities

4. LONG TERM
ORIENTATION
LOWTraditions and rituals,
here, are valued and
revered over generations…
The Chhota Wall (Before and After)

5. LONG TERM
ORIENTATION
HIGH
…while a progressive vision statement
defines what the future holds for us.

6. UNCERTAINTY
AVOIDANCE
HIGHDiscipline and restraint are the
true makings of a MICAn

7. UNCERTAINTY
AVOIDANCE
HIGH
As for evaluation and grades, any
opportunity to minimize uncertainty
and risk is unanimously agreed upon.

8. COLLECTIVISM
HIGHA place where ‘who’ and ‘from
where’ doesn’t matter when it
comes to celebrating any festival.
Lohri, Pongal 2015

9. COLLECTIVISM
HIGH...and where ‘family’ isn’t
defined by blood relations.
Palaash hostel T shirt 2014 – 15
(front graphic)

10. MASCULINITY
HIGH
Competition is intense and
success is rewarded…
MICA Blue vs. MICA Red; Samar 2015

11. MASCULINITY
LOW…but friendships are beyond
all else and true sportsman
spirit trounces any bitterness.
MICA Blue vs. MICA Red; Samar 2015