MICA has announced the MICAT exam dates for the 2027 admission cycle. The exam runs in two phases. MICAT-I will be conducted on 5 December 2026, and MICAT-II will be conducted on 12 February 2027.
MICA has also announced the registration, admit card and score declaration dates for both phases. MICAT-I registration closes on 21 November 2026, at 11:50 PM. MICAT-II registration closes on 30 January 2027.
The 2026 cycle is over
The 2026 admission cycle has already concluded. Use the MICAT Exam Date 2027 schedule as your main reference instead of older dates.
MICA's official Admissions 2027 page lists the schedule below for MICAT-I and MICAT-II. These are announced dates for the 2027 admission cycle. MICA also states that it reserves the right to change admission dates.
| Event | MICAT-I | MICAT-II |
|---|---|---|
| Registration opens | September 2026 | 25 November 2026 |
| Registration closes | 21 November 2026, at 11:50 PM | 30 January 2027 |
| Admit card release | 3 December 2026 | 10 February 2027 |
| Exam date | 5 December 2026 | 12 February 2027 |
| Score declaration | 18 December 2026 | 28 February 2027 |
The MICAT exam date 2027 is different from the calendar year attached to the admission cycle. MICAT-I for the 2027 admission cycle takes place in December 2026. MICAT-II takes place in February 2027.
MICA has announced that MICAT-I registration will open in September 2026. The last date to register for MICAT-I is 21 November 2026, at 11:50 PM. MICAT-II registration will open on 25 November 2026. The last date to submit the MICAT-II application is 30 January 2027.
| Registration Event | MICAT-I | MICAT-II |
|---|---|---|
| Registration opens | September 2026 | 25 November 2026 |
| Registration closes | 21 November 2026, 11:50 PM | 30 January 2027 |
Do not wait for the final day. Complete your registration before the deadline. The form needs personal and academic details, programme selection and application fee payment.
For the School of Management, MICA also requires candidates to have taken at least one of CAT, XAT or GMAT. For the 2027 batch, the accepted scores listed by MICA are CAT 2026, XAT 2027 and GMAT scores from 2025 onwards.
The MICAT registration 2027 process is online through MICA's admission portal. Follow the MICAT 2027 registration page for the full process. The broad steps are:
For the 2027 admission cycle, MICA lists the MICAT application fee as ₹2,500. It also lists ₹500 for each additional programme, payable if you are shortlisted for the interview. Check the programme-specific page before you pay, because fee and selection rules can differ by programme.
MICA has started the MICAT 2027 application cycle. MICAT-I registration opens in September 2026. Candidates can apply until 21 November 2026, at 11:50 PM, through MICA's official admissions portal.
MICAT-I registration closes on 21 November 2026, at 11:50 PM. Complete the application, upload the required information, pay the applicable fee and submit the form before this deadline.
MICAT-II registration closes on 30 January 2027. Complete your application and payment through MICA's official admission portal before the deadline, to stay eligible for the second attempt.
MICA will release the MICAT-I admit card on 3 December 2026, two days before the exam. It will release the MICAT-II admit card on 10 February 2027, also two days before the exam.
3 December 2026
MICAT-I admit card
Exam on 5 December 2026
10 February 2027
MICAT-II admit card
Exam on 12 February 2027
The admit card contains the details you need for the test day:
Check these details as soon as the admit card is available. If you find an error, contact MICA through the official admission support channel. The MICAT 2027 admit card page explains the download steps.
MICA will release the MICAT-I admit card on 3 December 2026 and the MICAT-II admit card on 10 February 2027. Download the correct admit card and verify your exam date, time and centre.
MICAT-I is on 5 December 2026. MICAT-II is on 12 February 2027. The sections below give the full timeline of each phase.
The MICAT-I exam date 2027 is 5 December 2026. MICAT-I registration opens in September 2026 and closes on 21 November 2026, at 11:50 PM. MICA will release the MICAT-I admit card on 3 December 2026. It will declare the score on 18 December 2026.
| MICAT-I Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Registration opens | September 2026 |
| Registration closes | 21 November 2026, at 11:50 PM |
| Admit card | 3 December 2026 |
| Exam | 5 December 2026 |
| Score declaration | 18 December 2026 |
The first phase suits candidates who want to complete the test early in the admission cycle. Candidates who want another opportunity can also apply for MICAT-II, subject to MICA's admission rules.
The MICAT-II exam date 2027 is 12 February 2027. MICAT-II registration opens on 25 November 2026 and closes on 30 January 2027. MICA will release the admit card on 10 February 2027. It will declare the score on 28 February 2027.
| MICAT-II Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Registration opens | 25 November 2026 |
| Registration closes | 30 January 2027 |
| Admit card | 10 February 2027 |
| Exam | 12 February 2027 |
| Score declaration | 28 February 2027 |
For the 2027 admission cycle, MICA allows candidates to appear for both MICAT-I and MICAT-II. After both exams, MICA considers the better score of the two attempts.
MICA's current 2027 admissions page lists 48 test centres across India. The listed cities include Ahmedabad, Bengaluru, Delhi, Mumbai, Pune, Kolkata, Hyderabad, Jaipur, Lucknow, Chennai, Noida, Patna, Surat, Vadodara and several others.
The available cities and final centre allocation can change. You choose a preferred city during registration. MICA provides the exact venue through the admit card.
MICA's School of Management test has three sections:
The Aptitude Test covers Divergent and Convergent Thinking, Verbal Ability, and Quantitative Ability and Data Interpretation. Confirm the detailed 2027 pattern from MICA's latest examination instructions. Until MICA releases the final pattern, candidates can refer only to previous year exam patterns to start preparing early. See the MICAT 2027 exam pattern page for details.
Keep your preparation simple and linked to the test schedule. Focus on these main areas:
Also take timed mock tests to use your time well. If you appear for MICAT-I and plan to take MICAT-II, use your first attempt to find where you lost time or marks. Then focus your preparation on those areas before February.
A few simple checks can prevent last-minute problems. Once MICA releases the admit card, do not wait until exam day to check everything. Go through each detail below.
Download your admit card as soon as MICA releases it. Check your name, photograph, registration details, exam date, exam time and test centre.
Also read the instructions printed on the admit card. Check the reporting time and make sure you know where you need to go.
If you find any mistake in your details, contact MICA through the official admission support channel before the exam. The 2026 admission schedule also advised candidates to check their admit card details carefully.
MICA calls the result the score declaration in its 2027 admission calendar. The MICAT-I score declaration date is 18 December 2026. The MICAT-II score declaration date is 28 February 2027. The MICAT result page covers the scorecard.
| Phase | Score Declaration |
|---|---|
| MICAT-I | 18 December 2026 |
| MICAT-II | 28 February 2027 |
MICA has scheduled the MICAT-I score declaration for 18 December 2026 and the MICAT-II score declaration for 28 February 2027. Candidates can use the score as part of the applicable MICA admission and selection process.
For the School of Management, the MICAT score is only one part of the admission process. The exact selection process can differ by programme.
MICA states that admission for the 2027 PGDM batch is based on CAT/XAT/GMAT and MICAT I/II. Group Exercise and Personal Interview follow, leading to the final merit list.
The previous 2026 admission process followed these broad stages:
The 2026 official admission document also stated that MICA checked the Psychometric Test first. The applicable entrance-score and MICAT stages followed. Check the programme-specific MICA admission page for the exact process.
People generally call MICA a Tier 1 institute for marketing and communications. Tier 1 or Tier 2 is not an official classification. MICA is ranked 33rd in NIRF Management rankings for 2025.
MICAT is primarily MICA's own entrance test. For the 2027 cycle, it is required across MICA's listed programmes. Other admission requirements depend on the programme. It is not a common entrance test for multiple colleges.
Yes, MICAT is compulsory. For the 2027 admission cycle, MICA requires candidates to appear for MICAT. Depending on the programme, candidates may also need a CAT, XAT or GMAT score and must complete programme-specific selection stages.
The 2026 admission cycle gives a reference for the MICAT 2027 dates. Looking at past dates also removes confusion about which year a search result refers to. The 2026 cycle had the same broad structure as the 2027 cycle, with one exam in December and one in February. The exact dates were different.
| Event | MICAT-I 2026 | MICAT-II 2026 |
|---|---|---|
| Registration opened | September 2025 | 25 November 2025 |
| Registration closed | 20 November 2025, at 11:50 PM | 29 January 2026, at 11:50 PM |
| Admit card | 3 December 2025 | 10 February 2026 |
| Exam date | 6 December 2025 | 13 February 2026 |
| Score declaration | 24 December 2025 | 28 February 2026 |
When candidates search for the MICAT exam date 2026, the mention of the current year can confuse them. Keep this difference in mind.
The schedule is similar, with one test in December and another in February. The dates have moved because of the admission year change.
| Particular | 2026 Admission Cycle | 2027 Admission Cycle |
|---|---|---|
| MICAT-I | 6 December 2025 | 5 December 2026 |
| MICAT-II | 13 February 2026 | 12 February 2027 |
| MICAT-I score | 24 December 2025 | 18 December 2026 |
| MICAT-II score | 28 February 2026 | 28 February 2027 |
| Better score considered | Yes | Yes |
For 2027, MICA's official admissions page confirms that candidates can appear for both MICAT-I and MICAT-II. MICA considers the better score of the two.
The 2026 admission cycle is already over. Do not mix the old dates with the current schedule. For preparation after the dates, see the MICAT 2027 syllabus page.
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