MICA, also known as, Mudra Institute of Communication, Ahmedabad is an autonomous institution established in the year 1991 by the Mudra Foundation for Communications Research and Education (MFCRE). It is popularly known as MICA Ahmedabad. The college offers a total of four-degree programmes in a wide range of specialisations. MICA Ahmedabad courses are PGDM C, PGDM, CCC and FPM. The institute’s PGDM, PGDM C and FPM courses are approved by the All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE). The college considers CAT / XAT / CMAT scores for admission in PGDM C and PGDM programmes. In the management category of NIRF Ranking 2023, MICA Ahmedabad secured at 37th position.
MICA Ahmedabad PGDM C programme is accredited by the National Board of Accreditation (NBA) and has equivalence to an MBA degree by the Association of Indian Universities (AIU). The college has collaboration with various national and international institutions. During MICA Ahmedabad placements 2022, companies such as Deloitte, Microsoft, Amazon, Paytm, and Flipkart participated. MICA highest package in 2022 was Rs 57,51,988. MICA campus covers an area of 19 acres. The campus has modern and upgraded facilities and infrastructure for students.
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MICA placements are conducted by its placement committee. The placement committee is responsible for inviting companies to participate in the placement drive. It remains in touch with corporates and alumni of the college to ensure maximum placement opportunities are provided to students. Placement at MICA Ahmedabad is conducted every year for students in the final year of their studies. Candidates can check out MICA Ahmedabad placements 2022 detailed information given below.
Particulars | Statistics |
Number of companies participated | 70+ |
Placement percentage | 100% |
Median package offered | Rs 17,10,074 per annum |
Average package offered | Rs 19,00,897 per annum |
Kotak Securities | TATA Steel | Deloittee |
Coca Cola | Accenture Consulting | Gartner |
The institute offers courses at three levels: certificate, postgraduate and doctoral. MICA Ahmedabad courses are offered in full-time mode. The college also offers various short term courses in online mode. MICA courses are Post Graduate Diploma in Management Communications (PGDM C), Post Graduate Diploma in Management (PGDM), Post Graduate Certificate Programme in Crafting Creative Communication (CCC) and Fellow Programme in Management (FPM). Candidates can check MICA Ahmedabad fees structure mentioned below along with Mudra Institute of Communication Ahmedabad eligibility criteria.
Course Name | Total Fees | Eligibility Criteria |
PGDM |
Rs 21,00,000 |
Bachelor’s degree in any discipline from a recognised university |
PGDM C | ||
Crafting Creative Communication (CCC) | Rs 9,20,000 | |
FPM | Rs 25,000 | Master’s degree in management / communications / humanities / social science from a recognised university with an aggregate score of 55% marks |
Events | Scheduled Dates |
MICAT I | |
MICAT I Registration opens | October 2021 |
MICAT I Registration closes | November 22, 2021 |
MICAT I Issue of Call Letters/Admit Card | December 1, 2021 |
MICAT I | December 4, 2021 |
MICAT I Score | December 21, 2021 |
MICAT II | |
MICAT II Registration opens | November 23, 2021 |
MICAT II Registration closes | January 18, 2022. |
MICAT II Issue of Call Letters/Admit Card | January 25, 2022 |
MICAT II | January 29, 2022 |
MICAT II Score | February 18, 2022 |
GE & PI Shortlist | February 18, 2022 |
GE & PI at MICA, Ahmedabad | March 2022 |
GE & PI at Bangalore | March 2022 |
GE & PI at Delhi | March 2022 |
GE & PI at Kolkata | March 2022 |
GE & PI at Mumbai | March 2022 |
Final Results | 18 April 2022 |
MICA admissions are held every year for students who meet the MICA cutoff. MICA 2023 cutoffs may be found on Shiksha.com for all 12 programmes offered by the college. Cut off data accessible on Shiksha will assist you in applying to MICA, Ahmedabad for MBA/PGDM, Certificate, and FPM courses.
The MICA cut-off is determined by the students' CAT/XAT/GMAT exam scores. The table below provides an estimate of the percentile a student should achieve in order to be shortlisted:
Entrance Exam | Expected Cut-off |
CAT 2020 | 80 |
XAT 2021 | 80 |
GMAT (Taken 2019 Onwards) | 80 (Verbal & Quant) |
The MICA Cut-off has yet to be announced. In this instance, students can calculate their achievement score for the current year by using the prior year's minimal percentile. The percentile is divided into three sections based on the following criteria:
Entrance Exam Section | Tentative Cut off |
Divergent Convergent Thinking | 8.5-12 Marks [Total:30 marks] |
Verbal Ability | 8-10 Marks [Total: 25 marks] |
Quant and DI | 6.5-7.5 Marks (out of 25 marks) |
General Knowledge | 5.5-6.5 Marks [Total: 25 marks] |
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PGDM in Marketing and Brand Management (Management)As per the NIRF Ranking 2023 released for management category, MICA Ahmedabad has been placed at 37th position. The institute improved its ranking from last year. In 2022, MICA was placed at 42nd position in management ranking.
Year | NIRF Ranking (Management Category) |
2023 | 37th |
2022 | 42nd |
The 19 acres campus of MICA Ahmedabad has a wide range of facilities for the convenience of students. To make sure students do not face any inconvenience, MICA campus offers basic amenities. The facilities and infrastructure available at the Mudra Institute of Communication Ahmedabad campus are modern and upgraded as per the latest standard. Below mentioned are some of the MICA Ahmedabad facilities.
The alumni of the college are placed in reputed companies all over the world. While some have successfully started their ventures, others have made their names in arts and related fields. Below mentioned are some of the notable alumni of MICA Ahmedabad.
Alumni Name | Occupation |
National Business Head, Twitter | |
Executive Vice President and Strategy Lead, Havas
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Country Manager and Franchise Head, Alcon
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President - India & Middle East Tata Global Beverages, Bangalore, India | |
Executive Vice President, Head of Product Management, Lazada |
The college offers merit based on need based scholarships to students. MICA Ahmedabad scholarships are offered to students enrolled in CCC, PGDM and PGDM C courses. As per the scholarship policy of the college, students must meet the eligibility criteria determined by the college to avail MICA scholarships.
Gender | Male | Female |
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General | 0 | 0 |
OBC | 0 | 0 |
SC | 24 | 50 |
ST | 0 | 0 |
Muslim | 0 | 0 |
PWD | 0 | 0 |
It must be noted that only candidates who meet the eligibility criteria are eligible to fill the MICA application form 2023. Candidates interested in admission can checkout the MICA Ahmedabad application process mentioned below.
Step 1: Visit MICA Ahmedabad admission portal and fill basic information like name, e-mail id, mobile number etc.
Step 2: Fill Mudra Institute of Communication Ahmedabad application form. Make sure information filled is correct and best of your knowledge.
Step 3: Pay MICA application fee and submit the application form.
Step 4: Take a printout of the application form for further reference.
Dear Purvanshu Trikha,
Yes, MICA Ahmedabad provides a Fellow Programme in Digital Marketing. For admission to FP in Digital Marketing, candidates must have a UGC/AIU/AICTE approved Post Graduate/Master’s Degree/equivalent qualification with at least 55% marks or equivalent grade in the field of management/communications/humanities/ or social science. MICA Ahmedabad selects students on the basis of an entrance exam followed by a personal interview. In addition, the institute also offers a 6.5-month online advanced certificate programme in digital marketing & communication.