Mudra Institute of Communications, Ahmedabad (MICA), has released the MICAT 2026 exam details along with the start of the registration process. Candidates aspiring for PGDM or PGDM-C from MICA can now apply online. The MICAT exam fee has been increased to INR 2500 from INR 2100 in the previous session.
MICA has started the MICAT 2026 registration on its official website, mica.ac.in. The first phase of registration will remain open until November 20, 2025, while Phase 2 will begin on November 25, 2025, and close on January 29, 2026. The MICAT-1 exam is scheduled for December 6, 2025, and MICAT-2 will be conducted on February 13, 2026.
MICAT 2026 Registration and Fees
Candidates need to pay INR 2500 for registration for a single course, which includes the MICAT exam fee. For each additional course, an extra INR 500 is required. Those applying for both PGDM and PGDM-C must pay a total of INR 3,000.
The registration process is completely online. Candidates must ensure they complete the fee payment to confirm their application.
MICAT Exam 2026 Schedule
MICA has released the full MICAT 2026 schedule, including admit card issuance, exam dates, and result announcements. The table below provides a detailed timeline for both phases of the exam.
Events | MICAT-1 Dates 2026 | MICAT-2 Dates 2026 |
MICAT registration start date | September 2025 | November 25, 2025 |
Last date to apply | November 20, 2025 (until 11:50 PM) | January 29, 2026 (until 11:50 PM) |
Issuance of call letters/admit card | December 03, 2025 | February 10, 2026 |
MICAT exam date | December 06, 2025 | February 13, 2026 |
Release of MICAT scores | December 24, 2025 | February 28, 2026 |
Release of GE & PI shortlist | February 14, 2026 | - |
GE & PI at MICA, Ahmedabad | March 09, 2026 & March 10. 2026 | - |
GE & PI at Bangalore | March 21, 2026 & March 22, 2026 | - |
GE & PI at Mumbai | March 27, 2026 & March 28, 2026 | - |
GE & PI at Kolkata | March 21, 2026 & March 22, 2026 | - |
GE & PI at Delhi | March 14, 2026 to March 16, 2026 | - |
Final results | On or before April 15, 2026 | - |
Candidates must follow these dates closely to avoid missing important steps like admit card download or GE & PI rounds.
