MICAT II: Apply by January 30. Registration opens November 25

Mudra Institute of Communications Ahmedabad (MICA) released the fee structure for its 2027 batch admissions and the MICAT 2027 notification on October 15, 2026. The institute, established in 1991, has outlined the application process, important dates, and programme details for its upcoming academic session.

MICA, recognised as India’s leading institute for strategic marketing and communication management, offers various programmes including PGDM, PGDM-C, PGCM-AMC, PGCM-DMMC, and FPM through its School of Management and School of Applied Creativity. The MICAT exam, mandatory for these programmes, is conducted in 48 centres across India, with candidates able to appear for one or both phases.

MICAT 2027 Application and Fee Structure

The application fee for MICAT 2027 is ₹2,500 for a single programme, with an additional ₹500 applicable for each additional programme. The application fee for the FPM programme is also ₹2,500. The total programme fee for MICA PGDM-C 2027 has been set at ₹29.50 Lakhs. Candidates are required to have appeared for at least one of the CAT, XAT, or GMAT exams, with GMAT scores from the last three years being acceptable.

MICA offers scholarships for eligible students across several programmes, and the FPM programme includes a full fee waiver and stipend. The MICAT exam pattern assesses candidates across psychometric assessment, descriptive ability, and aptitude.

MICAT 2027 Schedule and Important Dates

The MICAT 2027 exam is being held in two phases, each with its own registration process. MICAT I registration opened on September 17, 2026, and closed on November 21, 2026. The admit cards for MICAT I were released on December 3, 2026, with the exam held on December 5, 2026. Scores for MICAT I were declared on December 18, 2026.

MICAT II registration is scheduled to open on November 25, 2026, and will close on January 30, 2027. Admit cards for MICAT II will be released on February 10, 2027, followed by the exam on February 12, 2027. The scores for MICAT II will be declared on February 28, 2027. MICA considers the better score if a candidate appears for both phases.

Programme Offerings and Seat Matrix

MICA Ahmedabad, situated on a 19-acre fully residential campus in Shela, offers a range of programmes for the 2027 academic session. The PGDM-C programme has 180 seats, while the PGDM programme has 60 seats. Other offerings include the one-year PGCM-SM in Sports Management with 40 seats, the four-year FPM (PhD-equivalent) with 8 seats, and the one-year PGCM-AMC in Advertising and Marketing Communication with 60 seats.

Also, the PGCM-DMMC in Digital Media and Marketing Communications has 40 seats, and the 11-month Certificate Programme in Strategic Communication (CSC) also has 40 seats. MICA’s PGDM programs are recognised with AIU equivalence, and the institute is AICTE-approved and NBA-accredited. Over 64% of MICA students arrive with prior job experience.

Placement Record and Rankings

MICA Ahmedabad recorded 100% placement for its PGDM programme across both the 2024 and 2025 batches. For the 2025 batch of MICA PGDM, the average package was INR 20.12 LPA, with the highest package reaching INR 45.67 LPA. The institute secured the 33rd rank in the NIRF Management Rankings 2025.

Candidates interested in applying for MICAT II can do so from November 25, 2026, by visiting the official MICA website, mica.ac.in. They should ensure all personal, academic, and programme-related details, along with required documents and payment information, are ready before starting the application process.

Further reading

• DMS IIT Delhi MBA 2027 application opens November 30, apply by January 25
• NIFT 2027 registration opens: apply by 16 November for fashion design, management, technology courses
• Karnataka SSLC Exam 1 2027 registration opens; schools apply by November 11
• MICAT 2027 phase 1 registration ongoing; apply for MICA PGDM by November 22
• AIIMS Rishikesh MPH January 2027 registration open: apply by 10 November

Written by Nishit Kumar

Nishit Kumar is a senior EdTech industry leader with over a decade of experience in building and scaling education platforms, shaping their product, content, and growth strategy. At FindMyCollege, Nishit oversees content and editorial strategy, guiding topic selection and content frameworks to ensure accuracy, relevance, and student-first value across the website.

View all posts →