MICAT CUT OFF 2026

The MICAT CUT OFF 2026 is primarily determined section-wise as MICA Ahmedabad does not release an overall fixed cutoff score. Instead, candidates need to meet expected minimum scores in key sections to advance in the admission process. For MICAT 2026, the expected sectional cutoffs are approximately: 8.5 to 12 marks out of 30 in Divergent and Convergent Thinking, 8 to 10 out of 25 in Verbal Ability, 6.5 to 7.5 out of 25 in Quantitative Ability and Data Interpretation, and 5.5 to 6.5 out of 25 in General Awareness. The psychometric test is qualifying only, and failure here disqualifies candidates from further evaluation.

Additionally, after clearing MICAT sectional cutoffs, candidates must also qualify in the Group Exercise (GE) and Personal Interview (PI) rounds to secure admission. For these, MICA expects candidates to score at least 3.5 out of 5 in GE and 4 out of 5 in PI. The final merit list is prepared based on a composite score where MICAT contributes 30%, CAT/XAT/GMAT scores contribute 20%, and GE and PI together contribute 50%. This multi-stage cutoff and selection process highlight the holistic approach of MICAT admissions focusing on aptitude, personality, and communication skills.

In summary, the MICAT CUT OFF emphasizes sectional performance over a single aggregate mark, with the psychometric section being a mandatory qualifier. Candidates should target the above sectional benchmarks and perform well in subsequent GE-PI rounds, along with securing good CAT/XAT/GMAT scores, to maximize their chances of admission into MICA’s prestigious PGDM and PGDM-C programs.

Tabular Analysis of MICAT 2026 expected Cut-Off

Sectional Cut-Offs (Expected)

Overall Section C (Aptitude Test) Score: A total of 22–27 marks is often cited as the minimum to get a call for the GE-PI round, depending on the exam’s difficulty.

Psychometric Test: Must be cleared (qualifying in nature) but does not have a numerical cut-off.

MICAT CUT Off 2026 FAQs

Ques.1 Does MICAT have an overall fixed cut off?

Ans. No, MICAT does not announce a fixed overall cut off score. Instead, the cut off is applied section-wise for the Aptitude Test (Section C) and the Descriptive Test (Section B). The Psychometric Test (Section A) is a mandatory qualifier and does not have a scoring cut off but must be cleared to have other sections evaluated.

Ques.2 Is there negative marking in MICAT?

Ans. Yes, negative marking of 0.25 marks per wrong answer applies only to Section C (Aptitude Test) in MICAT which impacts cut off calculations.

Ques.3 Are MICAT cut offs influenced by CAT/XAT/GMAT performance?

Ans. Yes, MICAT shortlisting depends on candidates also having a valid and competitive score in CAT, XAT, or GMAT. MICA typically looks for about 80-85 percentile in CAT/XAT/GMAT for eligibility.

Ques.4 What are the expected sectional cut offs in MICAT 2026?

Ans. Based on previous years and recent trends, the expected MICAT cut off ranges (out of maximum marks) are approximately:

Divergent & Convergent Thinking (part of Section C): 8.5 to 12 out of 30

Verbal Ability (Section C): 8 to 10 out of 25

Quantitative Ability & Data Interpretation (Section C): 6.5 to 7.5 out of 25

General Awareness (Section C): 5.5 to 6.5 out of 25

These cut offs may adjust slightly based on exam difficulty and candidate performance annually.

Ques.5 Can candidates appear in both MICAT phases?

Ans.  Yes, candidates are allowed and encouraged to appear in both Phase 1 and Phase 2 exams. The better of the two MICAT

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