Are there separate Hostels for Girls at MICA?

MICA has a separate Hostel for Girls students. The hostel is equipped with all necessary amenities, and the rooms are big and well-ventilated.

Are Single Occupancy rooms available for first year students of MICA?

First Year students of MICA stay in Twin-sharing rooms, while the Second Year students stay in Single Occupancy rooms.

What facilities are available in MICA Hostel?

MICA Hostel provides students with a Bed, Cupboard, Table, Chair etc. Each floor has 4 common washrooms.

Why are MICA Hostels popular among the Students?

MICA Hostels are famous for their Graffiti. The Hostels are filled with Hand Prints to Quotes to Wall-sized Murals. The Hostel walls are an integral part of MICA culture.

MICA FPM : Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

Ahmedabad, GujaratEstd 1991

4.3

(32 Reviews)

Total fees

INR 2,500

4 years, tuition waived

Stipend

INR 45,500

a month, rising to INR 48,500

Cutoff

60%

Master's marks, First Class

Fellows graduated

since the first batch in 2010

In This Page▾

01About this courseThe full write-up, from fees to the thesis 02Should you pick it?Who it suits, who should skip it, and a counsellor's advice 03EligibilityThe marks and test score you need before you apply 04Admission ProcessEvery step from the form to the final interview 05Admission DatesThe admission calendar, step by step 06FeesWhat you pay, with and without living cost 07Will you get a call?Check your marks and test against the rules 08ScholarshipsThe fellowship, the stipend and the research grant 09How does it compare?The same course at colleges in its league, side by side 10FAQsShort answers to what students ask before they apply

About MICA Ahmedabad FPM

MICA Ahmedabad offers the Fellow Programme in Management, or FPM, a four-year, full-time doctoral course with 8 seats. AICTE approves it, and AIU treats it as equal to a PhD. MICA stands #35 in Collegedunia's Management ranking 2025 and #33 in NIRF Management 2025. The tuition is fully waived, so the only fee you pay is the INR 2,500 application fee. Fellows who are not sponsored get a stipend of INR 45,500 to INR 48,500 a month, about INR 5.46 LPA at the start. You apply through MICAT, then clear an online screening interview and an on-campus round. The research areas are marketing, communication, consumer culture, digital platforms and media.

MICA FPM Fees

The total fees with room and living is INR 7.14 Lakhs, while the fees without them is INR 2,500. The tuition fees is INR 0, because MICA waives it for every fellow who is not sponsored. You pay only the INR 2,500 application fee when you register for MICAT. The programme lists no hostel fee, so you rent a room and pay for food yourself. The stipend is paid on top of the waiver.

Fee head	Amount	How it is charged
Tuition fee	INR 0	Waived for the full course
MICAT application fee	INR 2,500	One time
Room, food and living	INR 7.12 Lakhs	INR 1.78 Lakhs a year, 4 years, an estimate
Total, no room and living	INR 2,500	Full course
Total with room and living	INR 7.14 Lakhs	Full course

MICA FPM Admission Dates 2027

MICAT I registration for the 2027 batch is open till 21 Nov 2026, and the exam is on 5 Dec 2026. MICAT II is the second chance, on 12 Feb 2027. Classes for the 2027 batch are expected to start in Jun 2027. After your MICAT result, watch your email for the screening interview call.

Event	Date	Status
MICAT I registration, last date to apply	Sep 2026 to 21 Nov 2026	Confirmed
MICAT I exam	5 Dec 2026	Confirmed
MICAT I result	18 Dec 2026	Confirmed
MICAT II registration, last date to apply	25 Nov 2026 to 30 Jan 2027	Confirmed
MICAT II exam	12 Feb 2027	Confirmed
MICAT II result	28 Feb 2027	Confirmed
Online screening interview	Mar 2027	Tentative
On-campus written test, presentation and interview	Apr 2027	Tentative
Final offer	May 2027	Tentative
Offer acceptance and fee payment	May 2027	Tentative
Reporting and document check	Jun 2027	Tentative
Classes start	Jun 2027	Tentative

MICA FPM Eligibility

You need a Master's degree with at least 60% marks (First Class) in Management, Communications, Humanities or Social Sciences. You also need a three-year Bachelor's degree after Class 12. If you have less than 60% in your Master's, you cannot apply this year.

Requirement	What you need
Master's degree	60% marks (First Class), from a UGC, AIU or AICTE approved body
Subject	Management, Communications, Humanities or Social Sciences
Bachelor's degree	Three years, any subject, after Class 12
Test	MICAT, or a valid CAT, GMAT, GRE or UGC-NET score
Foreign nationals and NRIs	An equal degree and a valid GRE score

MICA FPM Admission Process

MICA picks fellows in three steps: MICAT, an online screening interview and an on-campus round. The on-campus round has a written test, a research presentation and a personal interview. You send a research proposal of up to 1,000 words, a two-page statement of purpose and two letters of recommendation with your form.

Step	What you do
1. Register for MICAT	Fill the FPM form and pay the fee online
2. Write MICAT	Psychometric, descriptive and aptitude sections
3. Send your papers	Research proposal, statement of purpose and two recommendation letters
4. Online screening interview	Talk about your research idea with the panel
5. On-campus round	Written test, research presentation and personal interview

MICA FPM Cutoff

The fixed rule is 60% marks in your Master's and a valid test score. MICA does not publish a MICAT cutoff for FPM. Your research proposal and the interviews decide the offer, so a high score alone does not get you in.

Rule	What MICA asks	Applies to
Master's marks	60% or more (First Class)	Every applicant
Test score	MICAT, CAT, GMAT, GRE or UGC-NET	Every applicant
MICAT cutoff for FPM	Not published	2027 batch

MICA FPM Placements

Fellows get a stipend of INR 45,500 to INR 48,500 a month during the course, and 42 have finished it since 2010. Most work as faculty, and others take research roles at companies or advise on policy. MICA does not publish a salary for fellows after the course.

Metric	Value
Fellows graduated	42, since 2010
Where they work	Faculty roles, company research roles, policy advisory
Stipend during the course	INR 45,500 to INR 48,500 a month
Salary after the course	Not published

MICA FPM Scholarships

The fellowship waives the full tuition and pays INR 45,500 to INR 48,500 a month. A research grant of INR 25,000 to INR 30,000 a year covers books, data and conference travel. Only fellows who are not sponsored by an employer get it.

Scholarship	Who can get it	Amount or waiver
Tuition waiver	Every fellow who is not sponsored	Full tuition
Monthly stipend	Every fellow who is not sponsored	INR 45,500 to INR 48,500 a month
Research grant	Every fellow who is not sponsored	INR 25,000 to INR 30,000 a year

MICA FPM Ranking

MICA stands #35 in Collegedunia's Management ranking 2025 and #33 in NIRF Management 2025. AICTE approves the FPM, and AIU treats it as equal to a PhD. Collegedunia ranks on fees, placements and student reviews. NIRF ranks on data the institute files every year.

Ranking body	Year	Rank or grade
Collegedunia Management ranking	2025	#35
NIRF Management	2025	#33
AICTE	2027 to 2031 batch	Approved
AIU	Current	Equal to a PhD

MICA FPM Course Structure

The course starts with coursework of 53 credits in research methods, theory building and consumer culture theory. Then you present at conferences, publish papers and write a thesis. A thesis committee guides you, and it includes an international academic.

Stage	What you do
Coursework	53 credits in research methods and theory
Immersion	Three months at a partner university abroad
Conferences and papers	Present at conferences and publish in peer-reviewed journals
Thesis	External review and a final defence

MICA FPM Seats and Intake

The FPM takes 8 fellows a year, and a batch usually has 5 to 8 members. 42 fellows have graduated since the first batch in 2010. A small batch means each fellow works closely with a faculty guide.

Item	Detail
Seats	8 a year
Usual batch	5 to 8 fellows
Fellows graduated	42 since 2010

Should you pick FPM at MICA Ahmedabad?

This course suits students who want to spend four years on research in marketing, media or communication and then teach.

Pick it if:

You want to research marketing or media: MICA's research areas are strategic marketing, communication, consumer culture, digital platforms, and media and entertainment.

You want a guide who knows you well: the batch has only 8 seats, and a thesis committee with an international academic guides each fellow.

You cannot pay fees for four years: the tuition is waived and a stipend of INR 45,500 a month is paid to you.

You want time abroad for your research: every fellow spends three months at a partner university abroad, and MICA pays for it.

Skip it if:

You want to research finance or operations: MICA's research areas are marketing, communication and media, so your topic must fit one of them.

You want a job within two years: the FPM takes four years and ends with a thesis, so MICA's two-year PGDM fits a quick job better.

You need a room from the college: the 2027 admission page lists the FPM as non-residential, so you rent your own room near campus.

Your Master's marks are below 60%: the 60% First Class rule is fixed, so you cannot apply this year.

Counsellor's advice

If your research idea fits marketing, media or communication, finish your proposal first and apply in MICAT I. If your topic fits none of them, pick a programme that teaches your area.

FPM Eligibility▾

Master's degree: At least 60% marks (First Class), from a UGC, AIU or AICTE approved body.

Subject: Management, Communications, Humanities or Social Sciences.

Bachelor's degree: A three-year degree in any subject after Class 12.

Test score: MICAT, or a valid CAT, GMAT, GRE or UGC-NET score.

Foreign nationals and NRIs: An equal degree and a valid GRE score.

FPM Admission Process▾

Register for MICAT: Pay INR 2,500 and fill the FPM form by 21 Nov 2026, or by 30 Jan 2027 for MICAT II.

Send your papers: A research proposal of up to 1,000 words, an SOP (statement of purpose) of two pages and two letters of recommendation.

Write MICAT: It has a psychometric, a descriptive and an aptitude section.

Screening interview: MICA calls shortlisted students to an online interview after the MICAT result.

On-campus round: A written test, a research presentation and a personal interview decide the offer.

FPM Admission Dates 2027

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The MICAT dates below are official. The interview and joining dates are not out yet; they are estimates based on past batches.

Confirmed

Sep 2026 to 21 Nov 2026

MICAT I registration and FPM form

Last date to apply in phase I is 21 Nov 2026, till 11:50 PM.

Confirmed

5 Dec 2026

MICAT I exam

The admit card comes out on 3 Dec 2026.

Confirmed

18 Dec 2026

MICAT I result

Shortlisted students hear about the screening interview after this date.

Confirmed

25 Nov 2026 to 30 Jan 2027

MICAT II registration, last date to apply

The second chance to apply closes on 30 Jan 2027.

Confirmed

12 Feb 2027

MICAT II exam

The admit card comes out on 10 Feb 2027.

Confirmed

28 Feb 2027

MICAT II result

This is the last MICAT result for the 2027 batch.

Tentative

Mar 2027

Online screening interview

Expected after the MICAT II result; you talk about your research idea.

Tentative

Apr 2027

On-campus written test, presentation and interview

Expected on campus in Ahmedabad; this round decides the offer.

Tentative

May 2027

Final offer

Expected by email to the selected fellows.

Tentative

May 2027

Offer acceptance and fee payment

Accept by the date on your offer letter, or you lose the seat.

Tentative

Jun 2027

Reporting and document check

Bring your original mark sheets and degree certificates.

Tentative

Jun 2027

Classes start

Expected with the new academic year at MICA.

Source: MICA Admissions 2027 page and MICAT 2027 schedule. Confirm on the official site before you act.

MICA Ahmedabad FPM Fees 2027

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This is the full 4-year cost, not one year. Turn on the toggle to add room, food and living.

Tuition fee

Full course, as published: waived for every fellow who is not sponsored

INR 0

MICAT application fee

One time, when you register for MICAT

INR 2,500

Add room + living

Room, food and living

Per year × 4, INR 1.78 Lakhs a year, an estimate for a rented room near campus

INR 7.12 Lakhs

Total course fee

INR 2,500

4 years · application fee only, tuition waived

Total course fee

INR 7.14 Lakhs

4 years · application fee + room, food and living

Education loan EMI

INR 42

7 yr · 10.5% per year, so no loan is needed

Monthly stipend

INR 45,500

rising to INR 48,500 a month, paid to you

Education loan EMI

INR 12,047

7 yr · 10.5% per year

Monthly stipend

INR 45,500

rising to INR 48,500 a month, paid to you

Source: MICA FPM admission page. The living cost is an estimate. Confirm on the official site before you act.

Will you get a call from MICA for FPM?

Pick your Master's marks and your test. The card tells you if you can apply for the 2027 batch.

Master's marks

60% or moreBelow 60%

Test score

MICATCAT, GMAT, GRE or UGC-NETNo score yet

Yes, you can apply

Your marks meet the rule. Your MICAT score, research proposal and interviews decide the call.

Yes, you can apply

Your marks meet the rule and your valid score counts. Your proposal and interviews decide the call.

Almost there

Your marks meet the rule. Register for MICAT II by 30 Jan 2027 and write it on 12 Feb 2027.

Not yet

You need at least 60% (First Class) in your Master's. With less, you cannot apply for the 2027 batch.

Not yet

You need at least 60% (First Class) in your Master's. With less, you cannot apply for the 2027 batch.

Not yet

You need at least 60% (First Class) in your Master's. With less, you cannot apply for the 2027 batch.

EDITOR'S NOTE

The 60% rule only lets you apply. What decides the call is the research proposal, so spend more time on those 1,000 words than on test practice.

MICA Ahmedabad FPM Scholarship Calculator

Tell us who pays for your study to see the support you get. Confirm the final amount with MICA.

Who pays for your study

You, full timeYour employer

Scholarships you missedYou do not qualify on your answers. Tap to see why.▾

Sponsored fellows do not get the fellowship, because the employer pays for the study.

FPM fellowship fee waiver

Tuition: INR 0

MICA

The full tuition is waived, so you pay INR 0 tuition for all four years.

Who qualifies: every fellow who is not sponsoredApply by 21 Nov 2026, with the FPM form

Not eligible on your answers

FPM fellowship stipend

Every month

MICA

INR 45,500 a month at the start, rising to INR 48,500, paid to you for the four years.

Who qualifies: every fellow who is not sponsoredApply by 21 Nov 2026, with the FPM form

Not eligible on your answers

Research contingency grant

Every year

MICA

INR 25,000 to INR 30,000 a year for books, data and conference travel.

Who qualifies: every fellow who is not sponsoredApply by 21 Nov 2026, with the FPM form

Not eligible on your answers

No scheme matches these answers. Sponsored fellows pay through the employer, so ask the FPM office for the sponsored fee.

Extra waiver on your fee

INR 0

Your net course fee: INR 2,500, the application fee. The tuition is already waived.

Extra waiver on your fee

INR 0

Your net course fee: INR 2,500 now. Your employer pays the tuition.

MICA FPM vs similar colleges

Tap a college to see it next to MICA. The cream box marks the better number in each row: lower fees, a higher stipend, more seats, a better rank.

Compare with

IMT GhaziabadGIM GoaIRMA AnandMDI Gurgaon

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MICA Ahmedabad

Ahmedabad

Compared with

Institute of Management Technology, Ghaziabad

Ghaziabad

Compared with

Goa Institute of Management

Sanquelim, Goa

Compared with

Institute of Rural Management Anand

Anand

Compared with

Management Development Institute Gurgaon

Gurugram

Tuition feefull course, for fellows

INR 0

waived

Not published

INR 0

Same fee

INR 0

Same fee

Application feeone time

INR 2,500

with MICAT

Not published

INR 500

INR 2,000 less, 2025 intake

INR 3,000

INR 500 more, 2026 intake

Monthly stipendyear 1

INR 45,500

2027 intake

INR 54,000

INR 8,500 more, 2026 intake

INR 62,000

INR 16,500 more, 2026 intake

INR 35,000

INR 10,500 less, till the proposal defence, 2025

INR 60,000

INR 14,500 more, 2026 intake

Seatsa year

2027 intake

Not published

2 more, regular track, 2026

2 more, 5 with fellowship, 2025

Not published

NIRF rankManagement, 2025

#33

#30

3 places higher

#43

10 places lower

#54

21 places lower

24 places higher

In short

IMT Ghaziabad pays INR 8,500 more a month and ranks 3 places higher. If your research is in marketing, media or communication, MICA fits your topic better; if it is in another area, look at IMT Ghaziabad.

In short

GIM pays INR 16,500 more a month and takes 2 more fellows, but ranks 10 places lower. If a higher stipend matters most, check that GIM's areas fit your topic; if your topic is media or communication, choose MICA.

In short

IRMA suits research on rural management and pays less until the proposal defence. If your topic is marketing, media or communication, choose MICA.

In short

MDI ranks 24 places higher and pays INR 14,500 more a month. If you clear both and your topic fits MDI's areas, MDI is the stronger pick; if your topic is media or communication, MICA fits it better.

Fees and pay can change. Check each college site before you decide.

FAQs on MICA Ahmedabad FPM

Straight answers to what students ask before they decide.

Is the MICA FPM worth four years of my time?▾

Yes, if you want to teach or do research in marketing, media or communication. The tuition is waived and the stipend is INR 45,500 to INR 48,500 a month, so you study without paying fees. If you want a company job soon, the FPM is the long route, so check whether MICA's two-year PGDM fits you better.

What job will I get after the FPM?▾

Most fellows become faculty members at business schools. Others take research roles at companies, advise on policy or start their own ventures. MICA does not publish a salary for fellows, so ask current fellows about their offers when you visit for the on-campus round.

Who should not take the FPM at MICA?▾

Skip it if your research topic is finance, operations or HR, because MICA's areas are marketing, communication and media. Skip it too if you need a room from the college, since the 2027 admission page lists the programme as non-residential. If either applies to you, look for a programme that fits your topic.

Should I apply in MICAT I or wait for MICAT II?▾

Apply in MICAT I if your proposal is ready. The MICAT I form closes on 21 Nov 2026 and the exam is on 5 Dec 2026, while MICAT II is on 12 Feb 2027. With only 8 seats, an early try still leaves MICAT II as your second chance.

Is the stipend good for living in Ahmedabad?▾

For most fellows, yes. The stipend starts at INR 45,500 a month, and the room and living estimate in the fee block is INR 1.78 Lakhs a year. You find the room yourself, so plan the first month's rent and deposit before you join.

Can I take the FPM if my employer sponsors me?▾

Yes, but you do not get the fellowship. Sponsored fellows do not get the tuition waiver or the stipend, so your employer pays the fee. Ask the FPM office for the sponsored fee before your employer signs the sponsorship letter.

Is a 60% Master's safe, or do I need more?▾

60% (First Class) is the rule, and it is enough to apply. The call depends on your MICAT score, your research proposal and the interviews. If you are close to 60%, make your proposal strong and show research work, such as a paper or a project.

Is the FPM better than a university PhD for me?▾

It depends on how you like to work. The FPM is a four-year programme that AIU treats as equal to a PhD, with coursework of 53 credits before the thesis. If you want set coursework and a monthly stipend, the FPM suits you; if you want to start the thesis at once, a university PhD may suit you better.

Is a batch of 8 good for my research?▾

Yes, for most fellows. The FPM has only 8 seats and a batch usually has 5 to 8 members, so each fellow works closely with a faculty guide. The thesis committee also includes an international academic. If you like working with one mentor, this setup suits you.

Should I expect time abroad during the FPM?▾

Yes. Every fellow spends three months at a partner university abroad, and MICA pays for it. MICA also funds conference travel, so plan to present your work at national and international conferences before you submit your thesis.

How do I get admission to the MICA FPM?▾

Register for MICAT and pay the INR 2,500 fee. Send a research proposal of up to 1,000 words, a two-page statement of purpose and two letters of recommendation. Then clear the online screening interview and the on-campus written test, presentation and personal interview.

What is the full fee for the FPM?▾

The only fee is the INR 2,500 application fee, because the tuition is waived for every fellow who is not sponsored. With room, food and living for four years, the estimate comes to INR 7.14 Lakhs. The toggle in the fee block shows both totals.

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Content Curator | Updated on - Sep 23, 2026

MICA: 2 Answered Questions

Which is better for a Digital Marketing course Talentedge XLRI or MICA?

Pratik ParikhLives in Bangalore

I would neither recommend XLRI nor MICA for a digital marketing course. Instead, go for an online Ed-tech Institute called IIM Skills.

It is among the top 3 Online ed-tech Institutes offering high-quality digital marketing courses. They offer a strong knowledge of the basics and help in a better understanding of concepts. The course is of great quality and once can enroll in the institute from wherever you want. It covers 40+ significant components of the Digital Marketing structure.

Here are a few features pertaining to the course:

180 hours of comprehensive Digital Marketing training with live online interactive classrooms.
There are 120+ hours of assignments and 60+ hours of live training
Online mode of training and flexibility to choose between weekday as well as l
Flexibility related to time and days for the course.
The mentors have a great experience as they have worked with some of the most important brands and corporate organizations.
A free demo class before enrolling for the course regarding details

This course is inexpensive and will save you both money and time.

Does MICA in Ahmedabad have any undergraduate course in animation?

Yamini MehtaPGDM Strategic Marketing and Communication, MICA, Ahmedabad (2018)

Mudra Institute of Communication, Ahmedabad (MICA) has been ranked among the top 5 management institutes in Gujarat. The institute offers only postgraduate diploma programmes and no undergraduate programmes. Apart from its well-known interdisciplinary PG Diploma courses, it also offers a number of online programmes in subjects such as Digital Marketing, Media and Entertainment, Advertising and Public Relations Management.

Neither are there any undergraduate programmes on offer nor any specific course on animation. But the Creative Crafting Communication (CCC) course is a unique course offered which aims at developing idea crafters. It’s a ten-month long intensive programme, including two months of compulsory internship training, aimed at training students in creative designing, creative problem solving for the creative communication industry.

Art Direction, Film-Making, Animation & Stop Motion are the specializations which lay their focus on animation. It includes brainstorming on the concepts, storyboards, animation production, shooting and editing cinematic and animatic scenes.

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