MICA (Mudra Institute of Communications, Ahmedabad)
MICAT Exam Pattern 2027 — Complete Question Paper Structure
Understand the marking scheme, section weights, question distribution and time strategy for MICA Admission Test
Exam Pattern at a Glance
Exam Mode
Online (CBT)
Language
English & Hindi
Negative Marking
-0.25
Sections
6
Section-wise Pattern
| Subject / Section | Questions | Marks per Q | Total Marks | Time (approx) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Verbal Ability | 25 | +1 | 25 | 28 min |
| Psychometrics (unscored) | 25 | +1 | 25 | 28 min |
| Data Interpretation & Analytical Reasoning | 25 | +1 | 25 | 28 min |
| General Awareness | 25 | +1 | 25 | 28 min |
| Divergent Thinking & Creativity | 25 | +1 | 25 | 28 min |
| Descriptive Essay | 30 | +1 | 30 | 28 min |
| Total | 155 | — | 155 | 165 min |
Time is indicative. Candidates can attempt sections in any order in CBT mode.
Marking Scheme
Correct Answer
+1
marks
Wrong Answer
-0.25
marks
Unattempted
0
marks
Marking Scheme
+1/-0.25 for MCQ sections; no negative for descriptive/essay
Example Calculation:
If you attempt 93 questions, get 70 correct and 23 wrong:
Score = 70 × 1 − 23 × 0.25 = 64.25 marks
Skip questions you're unsure about — negative marking can reduce your score significantly.
Time Management Strategy
You have approximately 63.9 seconds per question on average.
| Phase | Time Budget | Target Questions |
|---|---|---|
| First pass (attempt easy Qs) | 99 min | 109 Qs |
| Second pass (attempt medium) | 50 min | 31 Qs |
| Review & guess | 16 min | Remaining |
Year-wise Pattern Changes
| Year | Questions | Duration | Key Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 155 | 165 min | Current pattern |
| 2024 | 155 | 165 min | No major change |
| 2023 | 155 | 165 min | Section added |
Pattern history is approximate. Always check official notification.
Difficulty Distribution
Approximate question count: ~31 Easy | ~62 Medium | ~62 Hard
Based on difficulty level: hard. Actual distribution may vary.
Frequently Asked Questions
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