Students who wish to pursue management studies at MICA need to remember an important deadline. The registration for the first phase of the **MICAT 2026 exam** will close very soon on **November 22**. If you want to apply for this exam, you must complete your application form online. The official website to apply is **mica.ac.in**.
MICAT is a key entrance exam for admission to MICA's Post Graduate Diploma in Management (PGDM) and Post Graduate Diploma in Management - Communications (PGDM-C) programs. These are important postgraduate courses for students aiming for careers in management and communication. Missing the deadline means you will not be able to apply for Phase 1 of the exam.
Important Dates for MICAT 2026
Here are the key dates for the MICAT 2026 exam registration and events:
| Event | Important Date |
| MICAT 2026 Phase 1 Registration Last Date | November 22 |
| MICAT 2026 Phase 1 Admit Card Release | December 3 |
| MICAT 2026 Phase 1 Exam Date | December 6 |
| MICAT 2026 Phase 2 Registration Starts | November 25 |
| MICAT 2026 Phase 2 Registration Last Date | January 29 |
Who Can Apply for MICAT 2026?
To apply for the MICAT exam, students must meet certain requirements. First, you need to have a **bachelor's degree** from any recognized university. This means you should have completed your graduation. Second, along with your bachelor's degree, you must also have a valid score from one of these three national-level entrance exams: **CAT**, **XAT**, or **GMAT**. Both these conditions are necessary to be considered for admission to MICA's PGDM and PGDM-C courses.
How to Apply Online
Applying for the MICAT exam is a simple process. Follow these steps carefully to make sure your application is submitted correctly:
- Step 1: Visit the Website: Go to the official MICA website, which is mica.ac.in .
- Step 2: Find Registration Link: Look for the link that says 'MICAT 2026 Registration' or 'Apply Now' and click on it.
- Step 3: Fill the Form: Enter all your details correctly. This includes your personal information, educational background, and how MICA can contact you.
- Step 4: Upload Documents: Upload any necessary documents, such as your photograph and signature, as guided by the website.
- Step 5: Pay Fee: Complete the application by paying the required application fee online.
- Step 6: Choose Exam City: Select your preferred exam cities from the list provided. You can choose where you want to take the test.
- Step 7: Review and Submit: Carefully check all the information you have entered. Make sure there are no mistakes. After checking, submit your application form.
- Step 8: Save Confirmation: It is a good idea to download and print a copy of your submitted application form for your future reference.
MICAT Exam Cities 2026
MICA will conduct the MICAT 2026 exam in many cities across India. This helps students from different regions take the exam closer to their homes. You will need to choose your preferred exam city while filling out the application form. The exam will be held in the following **48 cities**:
- Ahmedabad
- Aizawl
- Ajmer
- Aligarh
- Allahabad
- Bareilly
- Bangalore
- Bhopal
- Bhubaneswar
- Chandigarh
- Chennai
- Dehradun
- Delhi
- Dhanbad
- Faridabad
- Gandhinagar (Gujarat)
- Ghaziabad
- Gurgaon
- Gwalior
- Guwahati
- Hyderabad
- Indore
- Jabalpur
- Jaipur
- Jamshedpur
- Jammu
- Kanpur
- Kochi
- Kolkata
- Lucknow
- Meerut
- Navi Mumbai
- Mumbai
- Muzaffarnagar
- Nagpur
- Noida
- Panjim
- Patna
- Pune
- Raipur
- Rajkot
- Ranchi
- Surat
- Trivandrum
- Udaipur
- Vadodara
- Varanasi
- Visakhapatnam
After applying, candidates will receive their MICAT Phase 1 **admit cards on December 3**. The exam for Phase 1 will then be held on **December 6**. If you miss the Phase 1 registration deadline, remember that registration for MICAT Phase 2 will start on **November 25** and close on **January 29**. Always check the official website for the latest updates and to make sure you do not miss any important dates.
