Mudra Institute of Communications Ahmedabad (MICA)
Ahmedabad, GujaratEst. 1991
NIRF Rank #33AICTENBA
MICA admissions 2026 are open.
Registration Date
1st October, 2025
Application Closing Date
29th January, 2026
Mudra Institute of Communications (MICA), Ahmedabad was established in 1991. It is known for its focus and edge in strategic marketing and communication. It is one of the best schools in India for marketing domain. It has accreditations from AICTE and NBA. MICA offers a wide range of academic programs including PGDM, PGDM in Communications, FPM and several others offering innovative and industry level practical knowledge to craft business leaders of tomorrow.
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Eligibility
At a glance
Avg CTC
₹19.2L
Median ₹18L (2025)
Flagship Fee
₹28L
Post Graduate Diploma in Management - Communications (PGDM-C) · 2 years
Top Package
₹40.9L
Highest CTC 2025
Programs
4
Across all modes
Accepted exams
- CAT
- XAT
- GMAT
- MICAT
Cutoffs by exam
CAT
80%
General · PGDM and PGDM-C
XAT
80%
General · PGDM and PGDM-C
GMAT
600
General · PGDM and PGDM-C (Score of 2024 onwards valid)
Note: Minimum 50% in graduation · Work experience not required
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Placements
At a glance
Avg CTC
₹19.2L
Median ₹18L
Highest CTC
₹40.9L
90 companies
Placed
100%
195 students placed
Post Graduate Diploma in Management - Communications (PGDM-C)
Flagship programme only · Class of 2025
Placement trend · batch-wise
- Avg CTC
- Highest
Offers by sector
All programs combined
- FMCG/FMCD/E Commerce30.1%
- Finance & Banking18%
- Media & Entertainment14.2%
- Consulting & Tech13.1%
- Consumer Tech8.2%
- Others16.4%
Summer internships · 2025 batch
₹2.9L/moHighest stipend
- ₹81K/mo
- Avg stipend
Programs & Fees
At a glance
Avg CTC
₹19.2L
Median ₹18L
Avg. Tuition Fee
₹16.4L
Across 4 programs
Placed
100%
Batch of 2025
| Program | Seats | Avg. Placement | Tution Fee |
|---|---|---|---|
| Post Graduate Diploma in Management - Communications (PGDM-C)Flagship Full-time2 yearsResidential | 180 | ₹19.2LAvg CTC 2025 | ₹28LTuition |
| Post Graduate Diploma in Management (PGDM)Flagship Full-time2 yearsResidential | 60 | ₹19.2LAvg CTC 2025 | ₹28LTuition |
| Post Graduate Certificate Programme in Crafting Creative Communication (CCC) Full-time1 yearResidential | 24 | —No data | ₹9.2LTuition |
| Fellow Programme in Management - Communications (FPM-C) Full-time4 yearsResidential | — | —No data | ₹28KTuition |
Total cost of attendance
- Tuition fees
- ₹28L2025
- HostelNot on official site
- —
- Mess chargesNot on official site
- —
- Personal & travelNot on official site
- —
Total (partial)₹28LExcludes hostel, mess charges, personal & travel — not published
Scholarships available
- ₹28L
MICA Merit-cum-Means Scholarship
Available to PGDM, PGDM-C, CCC, and FPM students. Family income must not exceed INR 10 lakhs per annum; minimum CGPA of 3.00 and 80% attendance in first year (for PGP-2 students); consideration for state/national/international competition winners. Amount ranges from 25% to 100% of tuition fee; maximum amount of INR 28,00,000 shown represents a 100% tuition waiver on PGDM/PGDM-C.
- ₹5L
MICA Equity Scholarship
For students from financially weak backgrounds; requires separate justification statement; discretion lies with MICA Management.
RSPL Welfare Foundation Scholarship
Merit-based scholarship provided to second-year students of the PGDM-C and PGDM programmes. Specific amount not published in sources reviewed.
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Results
Monthly EMI
₹47k
EMI/Salary
37.8%
Total Interest
₹11.7L
Note: At a ₹18L median package, tuition is about 19 months of gross salary.
Fee data · 2025
Alumni
- Tech / Engineering45.6%
- Marketing / Media25.8%
- Consulting7.1%
- BFSI / Fintech6.8%
- FMCG / Consumer3.9%
- Healthcare / HCM2.9%
- Others7.9%
Notable alumni
- Siddhartha KathpaliaMultipreneur · Stealth2012-2014
- Megha ManchandaSenior Vice President, Head of Marketing (Consumer Banking) · DBS Bank2003-2005
- Rebecca TomsManagement Consultant · Accenture2011-2013
- Manas MakaniAssociate Professor · Manipal Institute of Communication2009-2011
Campus
Ahmedabad, GujaratMICA
- Campus & housing19-acre campus · Hostel is mandatory · 6 hostel blocks
- InfrastructureAC Classrooms with smart/AV teaching aids · Central Library (24x7, 10,000+ books and journals, digital access) · Computer Lab (24x7 internet) · Wi-Fi (campus-wide, 24x7)
- Other facilitiesMedia Labs / AV Lab · Open-air Amphitheatre · Seminar Halls · 6 Hostels (Ashoka, Gulmohar, Palaash, Parijat, Chinar, Silver Oak) — 300+ capacity · Medical Facility / Health Centre (daily doctor visit, pharmacy, ambulance) · Laundry Services · Guest House · Community Radio Station (MICAVAANI) · Digital Communications Centre · 24x7 Water and Electricity Supply · Disability-friendly infrastructure
- Clubs & eventsAuditorium
- Food & messCanteen / Cafeteria (Chhota canteen) · Dining Hall
- Sports & fitnessGymnasium · Sports Complex (Badminton, Basketball, Cricket, Football, Tennis, Volleyball, Table Tennis, Snooker)
- Fests & clubsMICANVAS annual fest · 21+ student clubs
- Global exchangeSemester abroad option
- Getting thereAirport: Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport ~18.4 km · Railway: Ahmedabad Junction ~14.1 km · Ahmedabad ~15 km
Admission
How MICA selects its batch — step by step
- 01
MICAT Registration
Register online on MICA admissions portal
- 02
CAT/ XAT/ GMAT
Appear for CAT / XAT / GMAT (mandatory national-level exam). Each candidate must have taken at least one of the three exams
- 03
MICA Admission Test (MICAT)
All candidates are assessed on MICAT, which consists of 3 sections • Section A: Psychometric Test • Section B: Descriptive Test • Section C: Aptitude Test
- 04
Merit List Preparation
Admission to MICA happens through a 3-stage filtering process comprising of CAT/XAT/GMAT performance, Performance in MICAT written exam and performance in Group Exercise (GE) and Personal Interview (PI)
- 05
Group Exercise
Group Exercise (GE) round
- 06
Personal Interview
Personal Interview (PI) round
- 07
Final merit list preparation
Final merit list preparation (weightage: CAT/XAT/GMAT 35%, MICAT 25%, PI 20%, GE 10%, Academics 5%, Extracurricular 5%)
- 08
Offer letter issuance
Offer letter issuance to selected candidates
- 09
Offer Letter and fee payment
Accept offer and complete fee payment within deadline
Composite score
- Entrance exam35%
- Written test25%
- Personal Interview20%
- GE10%
- Academics5%
- Academic diversity5%
- Selection: Written Ability Test · Personal Interview · Psychometric Test (MICAT Section A) · Descriptive Test (MICAT Section B) · Aptitude Test (MICAT Section C) · Group Exercise (GE)
- 2 admission rounds
- Application fee ₹3K
- Interviews in Ahmedabad, Bengaluru, Delhi +2 more
FAQs
MICA offers a flagship PGDM (Communications Management), Post Graduate Diploma in Management - (PGDM), Fellow Program, and executive programs in marketing & digital communications.
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