MICA Ahmedabad has opened registration for MICAT 2026. The institute released the complete exam schedule and announced an increase in the application fee. Candidates can apply online for the Post Graduate Diploma in Management (PGDM) and PGDM in Communications (PGDM-C) programs.
MICAT 2026 Registration and Key Dates
Registration for MICAT 2026 is divided into two phases. The first phase of applications began in September 2025 and closes on November 20, 2025, at 11:50 PM . The MICAT-1 exam is scheduled for December 6, 2025 .
The second phase of registration opens on November 25, 2025 , with a deadline of January 29, 2026, at 11:50 PM . The MICAT-2 exam will take place on February 13, 2026 . All applications must be submitted through the official website, mica.ac.in.
Application Fee Details
The MICAT application fee for 2026 increased to INR 2,500 , up from INR 2,100 in the previous session. This fee covers registration for one program. Candidates applying for an additional program must pay an extra INR 500 . For example, applying for both PGDM and PGDM-C costs a total of INR 3,000 .
Complete MICAT 2026 Schedule
MICA published the full examination timeline, including admit card issuance, result dates, and Group Exercise (GE) & Personal Interview (PI) schedules. Key dates are as follows:
| Events | MICAT-1 Dates 2026 | MICAT-2 Dates 2026 |
|---|---|---|
| MICAT registration start date | September 2025 | 25-Nov-2025 |
| Last date to apply for MICAT exam | 20-Nov-2025 (until 11:50 PM) | 29-Jan-2026 (until 11:50 PM) |
| Issuance of MICAT call letters/admit card | 03-Dec-2025 | 10-Feb-2026 |
| MICAT exam date | 06-Dec-2025 | 13-Feb-2026 |
| Release of MICAT scores | 24-Dec-2025 | 28-Feb-2026 |
| Release of GE & PI shortlist | 14-Feb-2026 | |
| GE & PI at MICA, Ahmedabad | 09-Mar-2026 and 10-Mar-2026 | |
| GE & PI at Bangalore | 21-Mar-2026 and 22-Mar-2026 | |
| GE & PI at Mumbai | 27-Mar-2026 and 28-Mar-2026 | |
| GE & PI at Kolkata | 21-Mar-2026 and 22-Mar-2026 | |
| GE & PI at Delhi | 14-Mar-2026 to 16-Mar-2026 | |
| Final results | On or before 15-Apr-2026 | |
Candidates can access the direct application link here:https://cdn.digialm.com/EForms/configuredHtml/1468/95987/Index.html?open-reg