MICA offers postgraduate programmes in PGDM, PGDM Communication, and certification programmes. The PGDM admission is based on a graduation, a valid cutoff percentile in XAT and MICAT score. The application fee is INR 2,500 for admission to the PGDM programme.
MICA PGDM Cutoff
MICA XAT cutoff percentile is taken into account for PGDM admission. The following table shows the year-wise cutoff percentile for the general category:
| Courses | Cutoff Percentile 2025 | Cutoff Percentile 2024 | Cutoff Percentile 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|
| PGDM | 80 | 80 | 80 |
| PGDM Communication | 80 | 80 | 80 |
MICA vs IMT Ghaziabad vs ISB&M Pune
The image below compares the cutoff percentile of the general category in 2025 to secure admission to the MBA programme at MICA, IMT Ghaziabad and ISB&M Pune:

MICA Admission Process
MICA admission process for the PGDM programme is shown below:

MICA Cutoff 2025 FAQs
Ques. What is the shortlisting process of candidates for PGDM programme at MICA?
Ans. MICA PGDM programme composite score is taken into account for the final selection of candidates. The shortlisting process is tabulated below:
| Selection Criteria | Weightage |
| Cutoff Percentile | 35% |
| MICAT | 25% |
| Group Discussion | 10% |
| Personal Interview | 20% |
| Past Academic Records | 5% |
| Extra-curricular activities, sports, academic diversity, gender diversity, etc | 5% |
Ques. Does candidates having a lower cutoff percentile eligible for admission at MICA?
Ans. Candidates having a lower cutoff percentile are eligible for admission at MICA because the final admission is based on the following criteria:
- High MICAT score
- Good performance in the group discussion and personal interview rounds
- Strong academic performance
- Gender diversity and extracurricular activities also have weightage.
Thus, candidates can secure admission only if they excel in the above criteria, though having a lower cutoff percentile.
Ques. What are the factors that can affect MICA PGDM cutoff?
Ans. The factors that affect MICA PGDM cutoff are:
- Difficulty level in the entrance exams
- Number of seats available
- Withdrawal after admission
- Total number of candidates




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