MICAT 2026 Phase-1 admit cards to drop today: MICA urges candidates to check details and prepare documents for entrance test

The MICAT 2026 Phase 1 admit cards are released on December 3, 2025, for the exam scheduled on December 6, 2025. MICA Ahmedabad urges aspirants to immediately download the hall ticket from the official website, mica.ac.in, and verify all details. Success in this exam, mandatory for admission to the flagship PGDM-C program, hinges on mastering its unique sections: the Psychometric Test and the Descriptive Test, which assess creativity and personality fit alongside aptitude.

The Mudra Institute of Communications, Ahmedabad (MICA), India’s premier institute for Strategic Marketing and Communication, has officially released the Admit Cards for the MICAT 2026 Phase 1 examination today, December 3, 2025. This release marks the final operational step before the crucial computer-based test (CBT), which is scheduled for Saturday, December 6, 2025. All registered candidates for Phase 1 must promptly visit the official MICA website, mica.ac.in, to download their hall tickets. The MICAT is an indispensable part of the selection process for MICA’s highly sought-after PGDM (Communications) and PGDM programs, which focus on nurturing leaders who bridge creativity and computation.

Candidates are strongly advised to meticulously check all details on the Admit Card, including their name, photograph, exam centre address, and reporting time. Any discrepancy must be reported to the MICA admissions office immediately. Since a valid CAT 2025, XAT 2026, or GMAT score is a mandatory prerequisite alongside the MICAT performance, aspirants should ensure their national exam score registration details are accurately reflected in their MICA application profile. The upcoming exam presents a unique challenge, testing skills beyond traditional quantitative or verbal aptitude, making focused last-minute preparation absolutely critical.

I. Key Logistics: Downloading the Admit Card and Exam Day Essentials

Securing the MICAT 2026 Phase 1 Admit Card is the first mandatory step toward appearing for the examination. Candidates must adhere strictly to the stipulated logistics to ensure a smooth exam day experience.

• Download Process: The admit card can be downloaded from the official MICA website by logging in with the candidate's unique MICA ID and password/date of birth.
  • Action Item: Download and take a clear, legible printout. Digital copies are strictly prohibited.
• Mandatory Documents: On December 6, 2025, candidates must carry the following to the test centre:
  • Printed copy of the MICAT Admit Card.
  • A valid photo identity proof in original (e.g., Aadhaar Card, Passport, Voter ID, PAN Card, Driving License).
• Checking Details: Verify the correctness of personal details, the photograph, the assigned test centre name, and the address. It is advisable to visit the test centre location one day prior to avoid any last-minute delays.
• Reporting Time: Candidates must plan to arrive well before the reporting time mentioned on the admit card to complete security checks and registration formalities. Latecomers will not be permitted entry once the test starts.

II. Decoding the Unique MICAT Exam Pattern

The MICAT is distinct from other national-level MBA entrance exams due to its unique structure, which places significant emphasis on assessing the candidate's personality, creativity, and communication skills. The exam is divided into three sections with a total duration of 135 minutes.

• Section A: Psychometric Test (Qualifying): This mandatory section, with approximately 150 questions, assesses a candidate’s personality, values, and fit for MICA’s culture. It is a qualifying section only (no marks counted in the final merit) and must be cleared for the rest of the paper to be evaluated.
• Section B: Descriptive Test (Subjective): This crucial section, worth 70 marks, evaluates a candidate's creative writing skills, structured opinion articulation, and ability to generate ideas. It typically involves tasks like essay writing or story composition and has no negative marking.
• Section C: Aptitude Test (Objective): This traditional objective section, worth 70 marks, covers four key areas:
  • Verbal Ability (VA)
  • Quantitative Ability & Data Interpretation (QA-DI)
  • General Awareness (GA) (focusing on media, marketing, and business)
  • Divergent & Convergent Reasoning (DCR)
  • Note: This is the only section with negative marking (-0.25 per incorrect answer).

III. Last-Minute Preparation: Strategy and Second Chances

With only three days remaining until the MICAT Phase 1 exam, aspirants should shift from comprehensive study to focused revision and strategy implementation.

• Prioritizing Psychometric: Spend a short time understanding the nature of the Psychometric Test questions. Practice honesty and consistency in responses, as the section checks for logical consistency in personality traits.
• Refining Descriptive Skills: Practice structuring arguments quickly for the Descriptive Test. Review editorials and practice creative story writing in a time-bound manner to improve clarity and speed in the 25-minute window.
• Aptitude Revision: Focus on revising formulas and key concepts in Divergent-Convergent Reasoning (visual, verbal, and numerical logic) and General Awareness (especially recent marketing campaigns and business news). Avoid starting new, complex topics.
• MICAT Phase 2 Option: Candidates who may not perform optimally or missed the Phase 1 deadline have a second opportunity. The MICAT Phase 2 registration is already open (since November 25, 2025) and will close in late January 2026, with the exam scheduled for February 13, 2026. MICA considers the better score of the two attempts for final shortlisting.

The release of the MICAT 2026 Phase 1 Admit Card signals the final crucial moments before the examination that determines entry into MICA’s prestigious PGDM-C program. The emphasis on creativity, communication, and personality fit makes this exam a true assessment of future marketing and communication leaders. Your next three days should be relentlessly dedicated to timed mock tests and strategic revision, particularly for the unique non-aptitude sections. Download your MICAT Admit Card immediately, finalize your test centre logistics, and immerse yourself in practice to ace the unique challenge on December 6, 2025.

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