Earlier, PGDM fees at MICA was ₹ 23 Lakhs (in 2021) for the entire course duration. This shows a fee increase of ₹ 5 Lakhs over the year.
PGDM at MICA is a 2 years, Full Time Diploma program offered On Campus.
Admissions to PGDM at MICA are primarily based on XAT. Candidates must have completed Graduation + MICAT/CAT to be eligible for admission. The overall XAT cutoff for the PGDM program is 80 across all categories. Check MICA Admission
According to Collegedunia Management Ranking 2025, MICA ranks 35 out of 370 colleges in India with an overall score of 1411.02 out of 2000 and a placement score of 594 out of 1000. NIRF Management ranking 2025, ranks MICA at 33 out of 125 in India.
Find detailed MICA PGDM fees, eligibility, admission dates, cutoff and ranking below.
| Course Highlights | Details |
|---|---|
| duration | 2 Years (Full Time) |
| course level | PG (Diploma) |
| mode of study | On Campus |
| total fees | ₹ 28 Lakhs |
| median package | ₹ 18 Lakhs |
| eligibility | Graduation + MICAT/CAT |
| entrance test | MICAT |
03 Dec, 2025 MICAT 2026 Round 2 Registration is open till Jan 29, 2026. MICAT 2026 Phase 1 & Phase 2 exams will be held on Dec 6, 2025, and Feb 13, 2026, respectively. The Admit card for Phase 1 has been released @mica.ac.in. For more details, click here.
Earlier, PGDM fees at MICA was ₹ 23 Lakhs (in 2021) for the entire course duration. This shows a fee increase of ₹ 5 Lakhs over the year.
| Fee Type | Total Amount (INR) |
|---|---|
| total academic fee | ₹28 Lakhs |
| hostel fee | ₹3.56 Lakhs |
| total fee | ₹31.56 Lakhs |
The two-year, residential, AICTE-approved Post Graduate Diploma in Management (PGDM) and Post Graduate Diploma in Communication (PGDM-C) programs, both equivalent to an MBA, with the PGDM focusing on Applied AI and the PGDM-C on Strategic Marketing Excellence. The admission process involves applying for MICAT, submitting CAT/XAT/GMAT scores, taking the MICAT Entrance Test (I & II), participating in a Group Exercise & Personal Interview (GE-PI), and final selection. The programs offer specializations in both Functional areas (Product Management, Sales & CRM, Brand Management, Business Analytics & Consulting) and Sectoral areas (Media, Entertainment & Sports, BFSI & Fintech, Data Science & AI). Placement data for 2025 shows a highest package of 40.91 LPA and an average package of 19.22 LPA, while the fees for the 2025-27 batch are listed at 28 Lakh, with financial aid options available.

| Events | Dates |
|---|---|
| XAT Admit card Availability | Dec 20, 2025 Upcoming |
| Scorecard Release Date of MICAT I for Admission 2026 [PGDM] | Dec 24, 2025 Upcoming |
| MICAT result declaration | Dec 24, 2025 Upcoming |
| XAT Exam Date | Jan 04, 2026 |
| XAT Result | Jan 15, 2026 Tentative |
| Date of Registration for MICAT-II 2026 [PGDM] | Nov 25, 2025 - Jan 29, 2026 Ongoing |
| Registration Date of MICAT II for Admission 2026 [PGDM] | Nov 25, 2025 - Jan 29, 2026 Ongoing |
| Admission Timeline [PGDM] | Sep 01, 2025 - Jan 29, 2026 Ongoing |
| Admit Card Issue for MICAT-II 2026 [PGDM] | Feb 10, 2026 |
| Release Date of Admit Card of MICAT II for Admission 2026 [PGDM] | Feb 10, 2026 |
| Events | Dates |
|---|---|
| Objection Management Window CAT 2025 [MBA/PGDM] | Dec 08, 2025 - Dec 10, 2025 |
| Application Edit Window XAT 2026 [MBA/PGDM] | Dec 08, 2025 - Dec 10, 2025 |
| Submission of XAT 2026 Application [MBA/PGDM] | Dec 09, 2025 |
| Events | Dates |
|---|---|
| Scorecard Release Date of MICAT I for Admission 2026 [PGDM] | Dec 24, 2025 Upcoming |
| Admission Timeline [PGDM] | Sep 01, 2025 - Jan 29, 2026 Ongoing |
| Registration Date of MICAT II for Admission 2026 [PGDM] | Nov 25, 2025 - Jan 29, 2026 Ongoing |
| Date of Registration for MICAT-II 2026 [PGDM] | Nov 25, 2025 - Jan 29, 2026 Ongoing |
| Release Date of Admit Card of MICAT II for Admission 2026 [PGDM] | Feb 10, 2026 |
| Admit Card Issue for MICAT-II 2026 [PGDM] | Feb 10, 2026 |
| MICAT II Exam Date for Admission 2026 [PGDM] | Feb 13, 2026 |
| Exam Date for MICAT-II 2026 [PGDM] | Feb 13, 2026 |
| Scorecard Release Date of MICAT II for Admission 2026 [PGDM] | Feb 28, 2026 |
| GE & PI Shortlist Date for Admission 2026 [PGDM] | Feb 28, 2026 |
| Events | Dates |
|---|---|
| Objection Management Window CAT 2025 [MBA/PGDM] | Dec 08, 2025 - Dec 10, 2025 |
| Application Edit Window XAT 2026 [MBA/PGDM] | Dec 08, 2025 - Dec 10, 2025 |
| Submission of XAT 2026 Application [MBA/PGDM] | Dec 09, 2025 |
| Events | Dates |
|---|---|
| XAT Admit card Availability | Dec 20, 2025 Upcoming |
| XAT Exam Date | Jan 04, 2026 |
| XAT Result | Jan 15, 2026 Tentative |
| Events | Dates |
|---|---|
| XAT Registration Timeline | Jul 10, 2025 - Dec 05, 2025 |
| Events | Dates |
|---|---|
| MICAT result declaration | Dec 24, 2025 Upcoming |
| Events | Dates |
|---|---|
| MICAT exam date | Dec 06, 2025 |
| MICAT admit card | Dec 03, 2025 |
| MICAT registration process | Sep 01, 2025 - Nov 20, 2025 |
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MICA offers a comprehensive program with a creative and practical approach to business education. The admission process involves a high CAT percentile, a special MICAT test, and a day-long campus assessment. The faculty is highly experienced in diverse fields and the college hosts industry experts as visiting faculty. Compared to other top B-Schools in India, MICA's fees are reasonable, with the 2011-2013 course costing approximately 13 lakhs and the current fees around 21 lakhs, covering all essentials.
MICA boasts a 100% placement record over 15 years, with over 100 companies recruiting annually. Graduates see average salaries between 12.86 to 14.1 lakhs, reaching up to 32.8 lakhs domestically and 58.2 lakhs internationally. Key sectors include FMCG, media, IT, and consulting, with top recruiters like Amazon and Google. The summer internship program also consistently achieves full placements, with stipends averaging 98,349 rupees and a maximum of 3.4 lakhs. Scholarships are available for 20 students per year based on performance and financial need, with reductions between 25% to 30%.
Mortgage-free loans are accessible from major banks for up to 20 lakhs. MICA ensures robust career opportunities with an average placement package around 20 lakhs per annum.
According to the latest available placement reports of 2024, The median package reported is 18 Lakhs.Check MICA Placement
Based on the latest NIRF Reports 2024 of MICA, about 97% of the PGDMstudents were placed during the placement drive. The median package reported was 18 Lakhs.Before this, the median package reported was 18 Lakhs.
| Yearly Placement Package Comparison | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Particulars | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
| Median Package | ₹18.00 Lakhs | ₹19.00 Lakhs | ₹17.10 Lakhs |
| Yearly Students Placed | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Particulars | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
| Student Admitted | 200 | 185 | 214 |
| Students Placed | 200 | 179 | 211 |
According to Collegedunia Ranking 2025, MICA ranks 35 out of 370 colleges in India and 2nd in state Gujarat for its PGDM program.



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