MICAT Syllabus 2027
MICA Admission Test
Exam Pattern
| # | Subject / Section | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Verbal Ability | 26 | 26 |
| 2 | Psychometrics (unscored) | 26 | 26 |
| 3 | Data Interpretation & Analytical Reasoning | 26 | 26 |
| 4 | General Awareness | 26 | 26 |
| 5 | Divergent Thinking & Creativity | 26 | 26 |
| 6 | Descriptive Essay | 26 | 26 |
| Total | 155 | 155 | |
Syllabus by Subject
Verbal Ability
Key topics covered as per the official MICAT syllabus, including fundamental concepts, applications, and recent exam trends for Verbal Ability.
View Verbal Ability Syllabus →Psychometrics (unscored)
Key topics covered as per the official MICAT syllabus, including fundamental concepts, applications, and recent exam trends for Psychometrics (unscored).
View Psychometrics (unscored) Syllabus →Data Interpretation & Analytical Reasoning
Key topics covered as per the official MICAT syllabus, including fundamental concepts, applications, and recent exam trends for Data Interpretation & Analytical Reasoning.
View Data Interpretation & Analytical Reasoning Syllabus →General Awareness
Key topics covered as per the official MICAT syllabus, including fundamental concepts, applications, and recent exam trends for General Awareness.
View General Awareness Syllabus →Divergent Thinking & Creativity
Key topics covered as per the official MICAT syllabus, including fundamental concepts, applications, and recent exam trends for Divergent Thinking & Creativity.
View Divergent Thinking & Creativity Syllabus →Descriptive Essay
Key topics covered as per the official MICAT syllabus, including fundamental concepts, applications, and recent exam trends for Descriptive Essay.
View Descriptive Essay Syllabus →Eligibility & Attempts
EEligibility Criteria
Graduate degree; CAT/XAT/GMAT score mandatory alongside MICAT
ANumber of Attempts
Two attempts per cycle (MICAT 1 and MICAT 2)
Exam Schedule
Frequency
Once a year (December–January)
Next Exam Date
December 2026
Registration Opens
October 2026
Preparation Tips
- 1Practise Divergent Thinking exercises daily — write stories from random images, brainstorm word associations, and practise creativity tests
- 2Study advertising and communications case studies — understanding brand campaigns strengthens MICA-specific awareness
- 3Prepare a strong essay framework — MICA essay tests both language skills and creative communication ability
- 4Simultaneously prepare for CAT/XAT as MICAT requires minimum CAT percentile to be eligible
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