

Admissions
PGDM (C) - getting through
Admissions to post graduate programme in communications management (PGPCM) leading to post graduate diploma in management (communications) - (PGDM-C) 2010-2012
PGDM(C) 2010- 2012 admissions update - overseas students
MICA has received a very good response for admissions to PGDM (C) 2010-2012 from overseas candidates. With a view to facilitate their admissions to MICA, the entire admission process - MICAT, GE, PI - for such candidates will be done at one central location in the USA.
If we get higher response from students from any one country or region, we will try to do the same for the prospects there as well
MICAT 2010-2012 - latest announcement
After due consideration of various factors, it is now decided that MICAT for admission to PGDM(C) 2010-2012 will be a paper based test at all centers. Our earlier announcement about computer based test at Lucknow and Bhopal stands cancelled.
Modified earlier announcement: Candidates can now apply directly for admission to PGDM (C) through MICA admission test (MICAT)
MICAT will be held on 7th March 2010 at the following centres, Ahmedabad, Bangalore, Bhopal, Chennai, Delhi, Mumbai, Lucknow and Kolkatta
Process of application
For those who are applying now: Fill in the MICA application form online/offline, specifying your center. Make a payment of Rs.1500/- and submit the form to MICA on or before 5th February 2010
For those who have already applied: (i) In case you have applied online and wish to change your center, please do so on or before 5th February 2010 (ii) In case you applied by buying form from IMS/Career Launcher or MICA and submitted it, and now wish to avail of any of the new centers, please send a mail to admissions@micamail.in specifying your MICA application form number and new center on or before 5th February 2010
After 5th February 2010, we will send you the details of venue and how to make payment of Rs. 500/- for MICAT, along with all test related details
You can also purchase application and prospectus from select branches of IMS learning resources and career launcher, besides the MICA admissions office. Application fee is Rs. 1500/-
Eligibility
Admissions to the PGDM (C) programme requires a bachelor’s degree (in keeping with the 10+2+3 (4) system) with minimum 50% marks or an equivalent qualification in any discipline recognized by the association of Indian universities. Candidates appearing for the final examination towards a bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) are also eligible to apply
Students with demonstrable aptitude for expressing, assessing or conceiving ideas that move people to action and achieve business results, will stand better chances of being short listed.
The selection process for the PGDM (C):
Stage-I: MICA admission test (MICAT). The MICAT is designed to assess analytical and divergent thinking, written communication skills and familarity with the Indian ethos
Note – The Institute reserves the right to change any MICAT centre without assigning any reason
Stage-II: Group exercise (GE) and personal interview (PI)
Candidates short listed on the basis of MICAT will be invited for group exercise and personal interview later in March/April 2010
Events
Admission announcement and issue of forms: September, 2009
Last date for issue of application forms: February 5, 2010
Last date for receipt of completed application forms: February 5, 2010
Issue of MICAT call letters: February, 2010
MICAT: March 7, 2010
GE/ PI: March/April, 2010
Declaration of results: April, 2010
Orientation/preparatory programme: June, 2010
Session begins: June last week, 2010
All inquiries related to admission should be sent to, KGK Pillai, Registrar and CAO, MICA, Shela, Ahmedabad-380058, Gujarat, India, Tel: 02717-237946 to 51, 02717-308250, Fax: 02717-237945/ 02717-308349, E-mail: admissions@micamail.in


