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How to Reach MICA Ahmedabad: Airport, Rail, Road

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private collegeEstd. 1991
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How to reach MICA: travel to the Shela campus on Telav-Ghuma Road in Ahmedabad, about 28 km from the airport. The MICA address is Mudra Institute of Communications, Ahmedabad, Telav-Ghuma Road, Shela, Ahmedabad 380058, Gujarat. The campus lies on the western edge of the city, off SG Highway and near South Bopal. This MICA how to reach guide shows how to reach MICA by air, train, metro and road. Distances are from Google Maps, and drive times are for a weekday at 9:00 AM and 6:00 PM, which change with traffic.

About 28 km

Ahmedabad Airport

45 minutes to 1 hour at 9:00 AM

About 21 km

Ahmedabad Junction

35 to 55 minutes at 9:00 AM

About 19 km

Geeta Mandir Bus Stand

30 to 50 minutes at 9:00 AM

About 13 km

Thaltej Gam Metro Station

24 to 35 minutes at 9:00 AM

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Where Is the MICA Campus?

The MICA location is Shela, on Telav-Ghuma Road in the west of Ahmedabad. It is off SG Highway and near South Bopal. Use the pin code 380058 when you book a cab. That is the first step in how to reach MICA.

Which Airport Is Closest to MICA?

Ahmedabad airport is the closest, about 28 km from the campus by road. A cab is the way to cover the last leg of how to reach MICA from the airport.

Do You Need to Travel to MICA for MICAT?

No. MICAT is held at pre-assigned centres in 48 cities, including Ahmedabad and Gandhinagar, and your admit card shows yours. You travel to the campus for joining, for a visit or for the final FPM stage.

How to Reach MICA by Air

How to reach MICA by air: land at Ahmedabad airport, about 28 km away, and take a cab to Shela. The shortest route runs via Airport Road. The drive time depends on the hour, as the table shows.

Weekday departureDrive from Ahmedabad airport
9:00 AM45 minutes to 1 hour
6:00 PM50 minutes to 1 hour 40 minutes

How Long Does It Take From the Airport to MICA?

Plan on 45 minutes to 1 hour in the morning and up to 1 hour 40 minutes in the evening. If your joining time is fixed, book a morning cab and add 30 minutes. That is the simplest way of how to reach MICA from the airport on time.

How to Reach MICA by Train

How to reach MICA by train: get down at Ahmedabad Junction or Sabarmati Junction and take a cab. Ahmedabad Junction, also called Kalupur, is about 21 km from the campus. Sabarmati Junction is about 22 km away. Both give a drive of 35 minutes or more in the morning. Plan how to reach MICA from the station before you book a cab.

StationDistanceDrive at 9:00 AM and 6:00 PM
Ahmedabad JunctionAbout 21 km35 to 55 minutes and 45 minutes to 1 hour 40 minutes
Sabarmati JunctionAbout 22 km35 to 50 minutes and 40 minutes to 1 hour 20 minutes

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Which Station Is Closer to MICA?

Ahmedabad Junction is closer, by about half a kilometre. The evening drive is a little longer from Ahmedabad Junction, so pick the station by your train, not by distance.

What Is the MICA Nearest Metro Station?

MICA names no metro station on its website. The MICA nearest metro station on Google Maps is Thaltej Gam, the western end of the Blue Line, about 13 km away. How to reach MICA by metro ends with a cab of 24 to 35 minutes at 9:00 AM or 26 to 50 minutes at 6:00 PM.

How to Reach MICA by Road

How to reach MICA by road: drive to Shela and use the directions button in the Campus Location & Map section for live directions. From Ahmedabad Junction, Google Maps shows a route via Swami Vivekananda Road. Geeta Mandir bus stand is about 19 to 20 km away.

FromDistanceDrive at 9:00 AM and 6:00 PM
Geeta Mandir bus standAbout 19 to 20 km30 to 50 minutes and 40 minutes to 1 hour 25 minutes
Thaltej Gam metro stationAbout 13 km24 to 35 minutes and 26 to 50 minutes

Which Is the Best Road Route to MICA?

Use the directions button in the Campus Location & Map section for MICA directions, because it picks the Shela campus and not an older office address. The MICA route changes with traffic, and the airport has three options of 27.8 km, 31.6 km and 38.1 km. The shortest is not always the quickest in the evening.

How Early Should You Start for a Morning Arrival?

Start 30 minutes earlier than the 9:00 AM times above. This is the safest way of how to reach MICA on time. The range is wide because Google Maps expects traffic to vary through the day.

Local Transport Near MICA

Local transport to MICA means a metro ride to Thaltej Gam, then a cab or auto, because no public route to the campus gate is listed. MICA names no shuttle or bus. The table shows the options from local transit guides and the Google Maps runs used on this page.

OptionDistance or TimeWhat to Know
Metro to Thaltej GamAbout 13 km, 24 to 35 minutes by cab at 9:00 AMThe Blue Line ends here, so take a cab or auto for the last stretch
App cabSame road distance as the tables aboveBook in your app from the airport, the station or the metro
Auto-rickshawShort trips around Shela and South BopalAgree the fare before you start, as no fare is published
AMTS city busStops at Shela Gam and Shela-Telav cross roadRoute 45 is listed from Lal Darwaja to Shela Gam

Which City Bus Goes Near MICA?

AMTS route 45, listed from Lal Darwaja to Shela Gam, is the bus that serves the Shela area. The stops in transit guides are at Shela Gam and the Shela-Telav cross road, and none is listed at the campus gate. Plan a short auto or cab ride for the last stretch, and check the route on the AMTS app on the day.

Can You Take an Auto-Rickshaw to MICA?

Yes, autos run in Shela and South Bopal and suit a short trip from the nearest bus stop or from Thaltej Gam. For the full trip from the airport or a station, a cab is easier. Tell the driver "MICA, Telav-Ghuma Road, Shela", and agree the fare first.

Cheapest Way to Reach MICA

The cheapest way to reach MICA is a shared cab, or the metro to Thaltej Gam followed by a cab. MICA lists no shuttle or bus for visitors, so MICA transportation for a visit means a cab or your own car. Compare fares in your booking app that day, as no fare is published. That is the practical answer to how to reach MICA on a budget.

🚕Lowest FareShared CabA shared cab splits the fare between riders. Compare prices in your app before you book.🚇Metro OptionMetro Then CabRide the Blue Line to Thaltej Gam, then take a cab for the last 13 km to Shela.🚗SimplePrivate Cab or Own CarThe simplest choice from the airport and the stations, as no public route to the gate is listed.🚌Not ListedVisitor ShuttleMICA does not list one. Ask the admissions team on 02717-688198 or 02717-688250.

Local Commuting and Campus Accessibility

Local commuting is limited for most MICA students, because the full-time programmes are residential. Hostels sit inside the 19-acre campus, with a capacity of 560. Once you know how to reach MICA on joining day, you seldom need the route again.

🏠560 BedsHostels on CampusMICA reports hostel capacity of 560 students within the campus.🍽️24 HoursFood and Library InsideThe Chhota canteen runs round the clock, and the library is open 24 hours a day.🏫19 AcresCampus SizeThe campus covers 19 acres, with classrooms, a gym and a football ground inside it.

Is the MICA Campus Accessible for Differently Abled Students?

MICA does not publish accessibility details on the pages read. Write to the admissions team before you plan a visit, and ask about ramps, lifts and hostel rooms for your needs.

Things to Know Before You Travel to MICA

Call MICA before you travel, and confirm the visiting time. MICA publishes no visiting hours. Use the official admissions numbers, 02717-688198 and 02717-688250, or write to admissions@micamail.in. Settle how to reach MICA with the office a day earlier.

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What Should You Carry When You Visit MICA?

Carry a photo ID and the email that confirms your visit. Keep your phone charged, as Maps and your cab app will both be in use on the way to Shela.

Is the MICA Campus Near the City Centre?

No. The MICA location in Shela is on the western edge of Ahmedabad, so every trip in the tables takes 24 minutes or more. Plan half a day for a visit. Check how to reach MICA from your starting point first.

MICA Campus Location & Map

MICA is on Telav-Ghuma Road in Shela, on the western edge of Ahmedabad, and the campus covers 19 acres. The address is Mudra Institute of Communications, Ahmedabad, Telav-Ghuma Road, Shela, Ahmedabad 380058, Gujarat. The campus is off SG Highway and near South Bopal. Shela Gam and the Shela-Telav cross road are the nearest named places on local bus lists.

MICA publishes no description of its gate. Search for "MICA Ahmedabad" in your map app, and do not use an older office address. Give the driver the full address with the pin code 380058. If you plan to visit, ask the admissions team on 02717-688198 or 02717-688250 which gate to use.

Commonly asked questions

Answers to what readers ask most often.

Q: What is the address of MICA?

The MICA address is Mudra Institute of Communications, Ahmedabad, Telav-Ghuma Road, Shela, Ahmedabad 380058, Gujarat. Data Sources: MICA contact details and Google Maps.

Q: How to reach MICA: is the airport or the railway station closer?

The railway station. Ahmedabad Junction is about 21 km from the campus, and the airport is about 28 km, as per Google Maps. Data Sources: Google Maps.

Q: What is the MICA nearest metro station?

Thaltej Gam is the closest metro station on Google Maps, about 13 km away. For how to reach MICA by metro, ride to Thaltej Gam and take a cab. MICA names no metro station itself. Data Sources: Google Maps.

Q: How to reach MICA from the airport?

Take a cab from Ahmedabad airport via Airport Road. The distance is about 28 km, and a weekday drive takes 45 minutes to 1 hour at 9:00 AM. Data Sources: Google Maps.