The MICAT exam fee is the amount you pay when you apply to a course at MICA, Ahmedabad. MICA has declared the application processing fee as ₹2,500 for one programme for the 2027 admission cycle. An extra programme charge of ₹500 may apply as per the stated admission terms. The Fellow Programme in Management (FPM) is different: its application fee is ₹2,500, with no additional ₹500 charge under the exception specified by MICA. This page covers the MICAT application fee, the MICAT 1 and MICAT 2 fee details, the extra programme charge, the programme fees of the seven courses and the payment steps.
Application fee and programme fee are different
The ₹2,500 MICAT application fee is paid during the admission process. It does not cover the tuition or programme fee of the course. Check the live application portal for the final amount due for your programme.
MICA's published admissions information lists the application processing fees below for the 2027 admission cycle. Check the current application portal for the final amount due for your selected programme or programmes.
₹2,500
Application fee for one programme
Includes MICAT, 2027 cycle
₹500
Additional programme charge
Per additional programme, under stated terms
₹2,500
FPM application fee
No additional ₹500 charge
| Fee particular | Amount |
|---|---|
| Application processing fee for one programme | ₹2,500 |
| Additional programme charge | ₹500 per additional programme, under the stated admission terms |
| FPM application fee | ₹2,500 |
| Additional ₹500 charge for FPM | Excluded under MICA's stated FPM exception |
| Programme tuition fee | Separate from the MICAT application fee |
The MICAT exam application fee for one programme is ₹2,500, as per MICA's published admission guidelines. For a single programme, MICA lists a total admission processing fee of ₹2,500, including MICAT. The fee covers the admission application and the associated MICAT process.
This amount does not cover the full tuition fee for the course. If you apply for PGDM, PGDM-C or a certificate programme, check the application terms for the programme you select.
MICA's programme application pages state that the additional ₹500 charge is payable if you are shortlisted for an interview. Review the fee details shown for your selected programme before you pay.
MICA charges ₹2,500 as the application processing fee for a single programme, and MICAT is included in it. An additional programme charge of up to ₹500 may apply as per the stated admission criteria. FPM has a distinct application fee without the ₹500 charge.
No. The admission processing fee includes MICAT, but it is in addition to the full fee or tuition charge for the programme you choose.
MICA lists seven residential programmes for the 2027 admission cycle. The application fee structure is generally the same for these programmes. FPM is the exception and is noted separately. The table shows each programme with its duration and additional programme charge. The application fee for one programme is ₹2,500 in every case.
| Programme | Duration | Additional programme charge |
|---|---|---|
| PGDM-C: Post Graduate Diploma in Management-Communications | 2 years | ₹500 under the stated terms |
| PGDM: Post Graduate Diploma in Management | 2 years | ₹500 under the stated terms |
| PGCM-AMC: Post Graduate Certificate in Management-Advertising and Marketing Communication | 1 year | ₹500 under the stated terms |
| PGCM-DMMC: Post Graduate Certificate in Management in Digital Media and Marketing Communications | 1 year | ₹500 under the stated terms |
| PGCM-SM: Post Graduate Certificate in Management-Sports Management | 1 year | ₹500 under the stated terms |
| CSC: Certificate Programme in Strategic Communication | 11 months | ₹500 under the stated terms |
| FPM: Fellow Programme in Management | 4 years | Additional ₹500 charge excluded under MICA's stated exception |
The ₹2,500 amount is the application processing fee for one programme, including MICAT. The additional programme charge is subject to the stated admission terms. Use the fee shown on the live application portal as the final reference.
You can apply to more than one programme under MICA's published rules, subject to programme and school restrictions. The additional programme charge applies beyond the first programme under the stated fee terms.
| Application choice | Fee structure |
|---|---|
| One programme | ₹2,500 admission processing fee, including MICAT |
| Two programmes | ₹2,500 base processing fee, plus ₹500 for the additional programme under the stated terms |
| Three programmes | ₹2,500 base processing fee, plus ₹500 for each additional programme under the stated terms |
| FPM application | ₹2,500 application fee; the additional ₹500 charge is excluded under MICA's FPM exception |
For example, if you apply to two programmes, you may need to pay the additional ₹500 charge if you are shortlisted for an interview. For three programmes, the additional charge may apply to each programme beyond the first, subject to MICA's rules. Confirm the final amount and the payment timing on the application portal. Do not assume the same fee arrangement applies to every programme combination.
MICA's published programme information separates the School of Management from the School of Applied Creativity. The MICAT paper differs between the two schools. The application rules limit which school you can choose in a single MICAT attempt.
Check the current admission instructions before you select programmes from different schools. MICA's published rules allow you to apply to both schools through different MICAT attempts, subject to the applicable programme and application guidelines.
MICAT I is the first exam session of the 2027 admission cycle. Its application process follows MICA's published programme fee rules.
| Particular | Details |
|---|---|
| Examination session | MICAT I |
| Registration closing date | November 21, 2026, at 11:50 PM |
| Examination date | December 5, 2026 |
| Application processing fee for one programme | ₹2,500 |
| Additional programme charge | ₹500 under the stated terms |
Complete the application and the fee payment as per the instructions on the official portal. The application processing fee is separate from the tuition fees for your selected programme. The registration closing dates are also given on the MICAT registration page.
MICAT II is the second exam session of the 2027 admission cycle. Follow the registration instructions for this session and check the MICAT 2 exam fees shown on the official application portal. MICA's admissions information states that the better MICAT score is considered when you take both sessions, subject to the selection process. The published MICAT exam fee pages do not list separate standalone prices for MICAT I and MICAT II. If you take both sessions, follow the instructions on the current portal. Do not assume an extra fee per attempt.
No separate prices are published. MICA's fee information sets the application processing fee at programme level, not as separate costs for MICAT I and MICAT II. If you take both sessions, follow the current portal instructions and the applicable admission rules.
The registration fee for the MICAT exam is ₹2,500 per programme. The additional programme fee for registration is ₹500.
For PGCM-AMC, PGCM-DMMC, PGCM-SM and CSC, MICA lists ₹2,500 as the application processing fee for one programme. The additional programme charge is ₹500 as per the stated admission terms. These programmes have published tuition fees of around ₹14.50 lakh each, subject to revision.
You pay the MICAT application fee through the online application process on MICA's official admissions site. Use an available payment method that you have in hand. The official portal shows the application cost and the additional programme charge. MICA's admissions page links a Payment, Privacy and Refund Policy, so read that policy for the refund rule on the application fee.
Check the existing terms and conditions before you pay the MICAT exam fees. The admission pages give the application processing cost and the additional programme price. Check the refund terms on the live application portal or in the instructions for your programme.
Verify the programme option, the amount payable and the mode of payment before you pay. If the transaction was unsuccessful or the payment status is not clear, check the application portal before you try again. This avoids duplicate payments. If you have further questions about a payment or the MICAT exam fee, follow the assistance guidelines on MICA's official admissions website.
You can pay the MICAT exam fee through the online application process. Follow these nine steps.
Pay only after you have checked the right amount of MICAT exam fee. If you apply to several programmes, or through the FPM route, double-check whether your programme choices have additional fees. For all the application steps, see the MICAT registration page.
Visit MICA's admissions site and go to the page of the course you have chosen. See the application processing fee, the additional programme charge, the payment terms and the updates before you submit your registration.
The MICAT exam fee is not the cost of studying at MICA. The programme fee covers the academic programme. It may include tuition, residential facilities and other learning-related charges, depending on the course. The table lists the published programme fees for the seven residential programmes in the 2027 admissions cycle.
| Programme | Duration and mode | Published programme fee |
|---|---|---|
| PGDM-C | 2 years, full-time, on-campus residential | ₹29.50 lakh (indicative) |
| PGDM | 2 years, full-time, on-campus residential | ₹29.50 lakh (indicative) |
| PGCM-AMC | 1 year, full-time, on-campus residential | ₹14.50 lakh (indicative) |
| PGCM-DMMC | 1 year, full-time, off-campus residential | ₹14.50 lakh (indicative) |
| PGCM-SM | 1 year, full-time residential with off-campus accommodation | ₹14.50 lakh (indicative) |
| CSC | 11 months, full-time, off-campus residential | ₹14.50 lakh (indicative) |
| FPM | 4 years, non-residential doctoral programme | Fully funded |
Programme fees marked indicative are subject to revision. Check the relevant programme page for the latest amount and inclusions.
The two-year Post Graduate Diploma in Management-Communications (PGDM-C) has a published programme fee of approximately ₹29.50 lakh for the 2027-29 batch. The programme is full-time and residential. The MICAT application processing fee is ₹2,500 for one programme, with an additional programme charge of ₹500 under the stated admission terms. This application amount is not part of the ₹29.50 lakh tuition and programme fee.
MICA lists the two-year Post Graduate Diploma in Management (PGDM) programme fee at approximately ₹29.50 lakh for the 2027-29 batch. The programme is full-time and residential at the MICA campus in Ahmedabad. The MICAT application processing fee is ₹2,500 for one programme. If you apply to additional programmes, check the ₹500 additional programme charge and its payment terms. The tuition fee and the application processing fee serve different purposes. You pay the application fee during the admission process. The programme fee applies to the course itself.
The Post Graduate Certificate in Management-Advertising and Marketing Communication (PGCM-AMC), formerly CCC, is a one-year full-time residential programme. MICA lists its programme fee at approximately ₹14.50 lakh for the 2027-28 batch. The MICAT application processing fee for one programme is ₹2,500. If you consider other programme options, review the current application rules and the additional programme fee of ₹500.
The Post Graduate Certificate in Management in Digital Media and Marketing Communications (PGCM-DMMC), formerly CCE, is a one-year programme with a published fee of around ₹14.50 lakh for 2027-28. The programme is full-time and residential with off-campus accommodation. The application processing fee for one programme in MICAT is ₹2,500. If you pursue additional programmes under MICA's admission terms, an additional programme charge may apply.
The Post Graduate Certificate in Management-Sports Management (PGCM-SM) is a one-year full-time residential programme. MICA lists the fee at approximately ₹14.50 lakh for the 2027-28 batch. The application processing fee for one programme is ₹2,500, including MICAT. The additional programme charge is ₹500 under the published terms, subject to the applicable conditions. Also check the entrance-test requirements for Sports Management, as MICA lists CAT, XAT or GMAT along with MICAT for this programme.
The Certificate Programme in Strategic Communication (CSC) runs for 11 months. MICA lists an indicative programme fee of approximately ₹14.50 lakh for the 2027-28 batch. The programme is full-time and residential, with off-campus accommodation. The MICAT application processing fee is ₹2,500 for one programme. An additional programme charge may apply under the stated admission terms.
The Fellow Programme in Management (FPM) is a four-year, full-time, non-residential doctoral programme. MICA lists it as fully funded. The monthly stipend is ₹38,000 in Years 1 and 2 and ₹41,000 in Years 3 and 4. The FPM application fee is ₹2,500. MICA's published fee note excludes the additional ₹500 programme charge for FPM. The application fee and the funding during the programme are separate. MICA's FPM programme page shows a higher stipend range of ₹45,500 to ₹48,500 a month, so confirm the figure with MICA before you plan around it.
| FPM fee detail | Published information |
|---|---|
| Application fee | ₹2,500 |
| Programme fee | Fully funded |
| Stipend for Years 1-2 | ₹38,000 per month |
| Stipend for Years 3-4 | ₹41,000 per month |
| Additional ₹500 programme charge | Excluded under MICA's stated FPM exception |
MICA's programme pages list tuition and programme fee estimates for the different courses. The exact inclusions can vary by programme. For the two-year PGDM and PGDM-C programmes, MICA describes the total programme fee as covering tuition, residential and infrastructure charges, and relevant teaching and learning resources. Some one-year programmes also list residential charges, internet and computing access, library and database access, and medical facilities and insurance among their inclusions.
Do not assume that every programme includes exactly the same facilities or expenses. Review the fee details of your selected programme before you pay any admission amount. The published programme fees are indicative and subject to change. Check additional costs, payment schedules and any separate charges with MICA before admission.
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