
Mudra Institute of Communication, Ahmedabad, known as MICA is an autonomous, non-profit institution, established in 1991 and located in Ahmedabad, Gujarat. The institute is approved by AICTE (All India Council for Technical Education). It was ranked at the 33rd position based on the NIRF rankings 2025. The college provides residential PG, online, and various other courses to students. MICA’s PGDM / PGDM-C programmes focus on Strategic Marketing and Communications.
MICA Ahmedabad offers postgraduate and doctoral courses. Admission to the P.G.D.M course is based on CAT/XAT/GMAT scores. Following that, shortlisted candidates are further called for MICA admission test (MICAT), group discussion and personal interview. For MICA Ahmedabad admission to the FPM course, candidates are shortlisted on the basis of MICA’s FPM Admission Test, which is a three-day process organised at the MICA campus and comprising the written test, an individual presentation and a personal interview. Candidates willing to enrol on MICA courses can register online on the official website of the institute. MICA Ahmedabad offers scholarships to candidates based on their academic performance and annual family income.
Candidates willing to seek admission in MICA Ahmedabad need to register themselves online on the official website of the institute. Candidates also need to crack one of the entrance tests, CAT/ XAT/ GMAT, followed by MICAT to get shortlisted in the final selection round for the PGDM-C (flagship programme). The test is held in online mode and is conducted twice a year, i.e. the First Saturday of December and the last Saturday of January.
The following table gives a summary of the highlights related to MICA course admission:
| Course Name | Eligibility | Selection Criteria |
|---|---|---|
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PGP PGDM/ PGDM Communications |
UG degree in the relevant stream | CAT/ XAT/ GMAT + MICAT + GE & PI |
|
Post Graduate Certificate (Crafting Creative Communications) |
UG degree/ equivalent qualification in any discipline from a university recognised by AIU | Institute-level Online Test + PI |
|
FPM (Communication) |
PG degree with a minimum 55% aggregate in Management/ Communications/ Humanities/ Social Science, & Professional work/research experience in media and communication |
On-call Interview, FPM Admission Test [Written Test (WT), Individual Presentation (IP) and a Personal Interview (PI)] |
MICA scholarships are offered to students of PGDM, PGDM-C, PG Certificate in CCC, and FPM. These scholarships are limited to 25-27 students based on their academic performance and family income. These scholarships help students with a 25% to 100% tuition fee waiver. A total of 25-30 scholarships are provided in the academic year for all eligible programs.
Selection Criteria of MICA Ahmedabad Scholarship
Besides these criteria, family background will be considered as justification for applying for a scholarship. The students are selected based on the interview & interaction with the scholarship committee.
Eligibility criteria of MICA Scholarships:
|
Particulars |
Scholarship Details |
|
Family Income |
Not more than INR 10 LPA |
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Attendence |
Minimum 80% in all subjects |
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Students Academic Performance |
Minimum CGPA of 3 in the first year |
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Other achievement |
Participated in or won in State/ National/ International level competitions. |
The Placement at MICA Ahmedabad is divided into two parts: Summer Internship Placement and Final Placement. MICA Ahmedabad has a separate team dedicated to placement that actively looks after corporate relations and placement for students. The highest package received by the 2024-2026 Batch, according to MICA Ahmedabad, is INR 45.67 LPA; the average is INR 20.46 LPA, and the median package is INR 19.20 LPA. Top recruiters at MICA Final Placement are L'Oréal, Myntra, ITC, Aditya Birla Fashion and Retail, OPPO, Godrej, etc. The Summer Internship Placement 2025-2027 report shows the highest stipend received by students in 2026 was INR 5,76,000 LPA, and the average stipend is INR 1,77,262 LPA. Top recruiters at MICA Summer Internship Placement are Nivea, Amul, Britannia, Google, TCS, Jio Star, Airtel, etc.
As per the report, 100% of students got placed in Summer Internship Placement 2026, with the highest stipend received by students being INR 5,76,000 LPA, and the average stipend is INR 1,77,262 LPA; the top 25 students averaging INR 4,61,200 LPA; the top 50 students averaging INR 3,91,340 LPA, and the top 100 students averaging INR 3,03,070 LPA.
Here are the details of the Summer Internship Placement given below:
|
Particulars |
Data |
|
No.of students placed |
100% |
|
No.of offers made |
200+ |
|
Highest Stipend |
INR 5.76 Lakhs |
|
Average Stipend |
INR 1.77 Lakhs |
|
Average Stipend for Top 25 |
INR 4,61,200 Lakhs |
|
Average Stipend for Top 50 |
INR 3,91,340 Lakhs |
|
Average Stipend for Top 100 |
INR 3,03,070 Lakhs |
Ratio of students from different educational backgrounds and work experience:
|
Work Experience |
Ratio |
Educational Background |
Ratio |
|
Freshers |
48% |
27% |
|
|
Less than 1 Year |
15% |
24% |
|
|
1 to 2 Years |
19% |
Commerce |
18% |
|
2 to 3 Years |
13% |
Arts & Design |
19% |
|
More than 3 Years |
5% |
Others |
12% |
Job Offers and stipends made in different sectors
|
Sectors |
Offers Made |
Highest Stipend |
Average Stipend |
|
FMCG/ E-Comm |
84 |
INR 5 Lakhs |
INR 1. 83 Lakhs |
|
Media & OTT |
34 |
INR 3 Lakhs |
INR 1.52 Lakhs |
|
BFSI & Fintech |
19 |
INR 4.35 Lakhs |
INR 1.72 Lakhs |
|
Consulting & Tech |
19 |
INR 3.50 Lakhs |
INR 3.13 Lakhs |
|
Consumer Tech |
11 |
INR 5.76 Lakhs |
INR 3.86 Lakhs |
|
Others |
62 |
INR 3.50 Lakhs |
INR 1.04 Lakhs |
More than 80 recruiters offered jobs to students, with the highest Package being INR 45.67 LPA, an average of INR 20.46 LPA, and a median package of INR 19.20 LPA; the top 25 students averaging INR 34 LPA; the top 50 students averaging INR 29.26 LPA; and the top 100 students averaging INR 24.48 LPA.
Here are the details of the MICA Final Placements 2024-2026 given below:
|
Particulars |
Data |
|
No.of students placed |
183 |
|
No.of Recruiters |
81 |
|
Highest Package |
INR 45.67 LPA |
|
Average Package |
INR 20.46 LPA |
|
Median Package |
INR 19.20 LPA |
|
Average Package for Top 25 |
INR 34.00 LPA |
|
Average Package for Top 50 |
INR 29.26 LPA |
|
Average Package for Top 100 |
INR 24. 48 LPA |
Job Offers and stipends made in different sectors
|
Sectors |
Offers Made |
Highest Stipend |
Average Stipend |
|
FMCG/ E-Comm |
55 |
INR 35.50 LPA |
INR 21.14 LPA |
|
Media & Entertainment |
26 |
INR 22.80 LPA |
INR 18. 29 LPA |
|
BFSI & Fintech |
33 |
INR 38.60 LPA |
INR 20.06 LPA |
|
Consulting & Tech |
24 |
INR 29. 04 LPA |
INR 23.74 LPA |
|
Consumer Tech |
15 |
INR 45.67 LPA |
INR 26.67 LPA |
|
Others |
30 |
INR 23.16 LPA |
INR 15.79 LPA |

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