MICAT Exam (Mudra Institute of Communications Admissions Test)

The exam consists of three parts: Psychometric, Aptitude, and Descriptive. These parts assess evaluation, ingenuity, and character related to MICA’s PGDM-C and PGDM programs. This table outlines the subjects, their respective importance, and preparation recommendations aimed at achieving a score in the 90+ percentile.

MICAT 2026 Syllabus

• Total Items: ~148 (Psychometric: 36; Aptitude: 108; Descriptive: 4).

• Duration: 125 minutes (Psychometric: 25; Aptitude: 90; Descriptive: 30).

• Marking: No negative; Psychometric qualifier; Aptitude scored; Descriptive holistic.

• Difficulty: Moderate-high (creativity emphasis).

Section A: 

Psychometric 

• Personality traits: Big Five (Openness, Conscientiousness, Extraversion, Agreeableness, Neuroticism).  

• Behavioral preferences: Leadership, teamwork, decision-making, ethics.  

Weightage: Qualifier (must pass). 
Difficulty: Reflective; no wrong answers. 
Preparation Tips: Answer honestly; practice sample tests online. Focus on consistency. No books needed—target completion within time.

Section B: Aptitude (108 Items)

Sub-sections:

• Verbal Ability & Reading Comprehension (VARC, 25 Items): RC (4-5 passages on media/business), grammar (error spotting), vocabulary (synonyms), para jumbles.

• Quantitative Ability & Data Interpretation (QA/DI, 19 Items): Arithmetic (percentages, ratios, TSD), algebra (equations), DI (tables, charts).

• Reasoning & General Awareness (Reasoning: 10 Items; GA: 44 Items): Logical (series, coding, analogies), GA (current affairs, business, media, static GK).

• Divergent-Convergent Thinking (DT, 10 Items): Visual/audio puzzles, creative reasoning.

Weightage: 60% (scored section).
Difficulty: Moderate; GA/DT unique.
Preparation Tips: VARC: Read The Hindu (2 passages/day); Arun Sharma VARC. QA/DI: RS Aggarwal (50Q/day). Reasoning: Nishit Sinha. GA: Manorama Yearbook, 6-month updates. DT: Practice MICA mocks. Target 70+ correct.

Section C: Descriptive (4 Items)

Topics:

• Psychometric-based (2): Story/argument (300-400 words).

• Argumentative (1): Opinion on media/branding.

• Story Writing (1): Visual cue-based narrative.

Weightage: 20%.
Difficulty: High; creativity under time pressure.
Preparation Tips: Write 2 essays/week; structure intro-body-conclusion. Use “How to Prepare for GD/PI” by Hari Mohan Prasad. Target clear, original responses.

Preparation Roadmap

• Months 1-2: Build basics (NCERT QA, vocab lists).

• Months 3-4: Sectional tests + GA (daily news).

• Final Month: 15-20 mocks; focus on DT/Descriptive.
  Download syllabus of MICAT samples from mica.ac.in. See Dates tab for mock schedules