Mudra Institute of Communications, Ahmedabad Admission to Post Graduate Certificate Programme in Crafting Creative Communication 2026-2027

Mudra Institute of Communications, Ahmedabad

Ahmedabad, Gujrat

Admission to Post Graduate Certificate Programme in Crafting Creative Communication 2026-2027

Mudra Institute of Communications
Ahmedabad, Gujrat
Admission to Post Graduate Certificate Programme in Crafting Creative Communication 2026-2027
1-Year Programme (Residential) For aspiring copywriters, art directors, creative strategists

Admission Process	Structure	Placements (2025)	Fee
Apply for MICAT Electronic subjective test (CEST) Personal Interview Final selection	Bootcamp -> Mid-jury -> Advanced learning -> Final jury & placements	Average Rs. 9.24 LPA Highest Rs. 13 LPA	14.5 lakhs + GST* After AICTE approval, the GST will be waived.

Important Dates

Events	Days and Dates
MICAT I
MICAT I Registration opens	September, 2025
MICAT I Registration closes	November 20, 2025 at 11:50 P.M.
MICAT I Issue of Call Letters/Admit Card	December 03, 2025
MICAT I	December 06, 2025
MICAT I Score	December 24, 2025
MICAT II
MICAT II Registration opens	November 25, 2025
MICAT II Registration closes	January 29, 2026. at 11:50 P.M.
MICAT II Issue of Call Letters/Admit Card	February 10, 2026
MICAT II	February 13, 2026
Electronic Subjective Test (CEST)	February 18 or 19, 2026
MICAT II Score	February 28, 2026
PI Shortlist	February 28, 2026
PI at MICA, Ahmedabad	March 9 & 10, 2026
PI at Delhi	March 14, 15 & 16, 2026
PI at Bangalore	March 21 & 22, 2026
PI at Kolkata	March 21 & 22, 2026
PI at Mumbai	March 27 & 28, 2026
Final Results	On or before April 15, 2026

MICA reserves the right to change, withdraw or introduce PI centres or any event dates mentioned above. Final centre allocation is subject to availability. MICA reserves the right to change the admission process Online / offline.

Eligibility Criteria

Admission to the Post Graduate Certificate programme in Crafting Creative Communication (CCC) require a Bachelor's degree (10 + 2 + 3 system) or an equivalent qualification in any discipline recognized by the Association of Indian Universities (AIU).
Bachelor's degree with at least 50% marks or equivalent CGPA in any discipline from a recognised university.
Candidates appearing for the final year bachelor's degree/equivalent qualification examination and those who have completed the degree requirements and are awaiting results can also apply. It is mandatory for such candidates must do the following:
- Produce a certificate from the principal/director/registrar/head of the department of the institution/university certifying that the candidate is currently in the final year/is awaiting final results, stating that they have completed all the requirements (the result may, however, be awaited) for obtaining the bachelor's degree/equivalent qualification on the date of issue of the certificate. This certificate should be submitted latest by June 30, 2026.
- Such a candidate, if selected, and submits the above-mentioned certificate will be allowed to join the programme provisionally. The admission will be confirmed only when the candidate submits the final mark sheet and certificate of having passed the bachelor's degree/equivalent qualification.

The deadline for submission of the final mark sheet and passing certificate is December 31, 2026. Non-fulfillment of this condition will automatically result in the cancellation of the provisional admission.
Candidates who demonstrate an aptitude for expressing, assessing, and /or conceiving ideas that move people to action and achieve business results tend to stand a better chance of being shortlisted.

Selection Process & Timelines

MICA CCC admission selection process, the following steps are given below

Online Application for CCC
MICAT: MICAT is a Computer Based Test (CBT). It is conducted twice a year – December (2025) and February (2026). Candidates may choose to write both MICAT I & II. The better of the two MICAT Scores is considered. It has over 48 test centres across the country.
All candidates are assessed on MICAT, which consists of 2 sections
- Section A: Psychometric Test
- Section B: Creative Aptitude and Potential (CAP)
Electronic Subjective Test (CEST): Shortlisted Candidates will undertake an CCC – electronic subjective test (CEST). CEST tests for creative thinking, articulation, and problem-solving abilities. CEST is mailed to shortlisted candidates and responses are expected within a stipulated time of 48 hours. (The test is conducted through email).
Personal Interview: Shortlisted candidates based on the Electronic subjective test (CEST) call for Personal Interview (PI).

Final Selection to the Programme is based on:
MICAT: 25% CEST: 25% PI: 50%

Stage	Remark
1	CCC Online Registration	MICAT-I Regn. Opens: September 2025 Regn. Close: November 20, 2025 at 11:50 P.M. MICAT-II: Regn. Opens: November 25, 2025 Regn. Close: January 29, 2026 at 11:50 P.M.
2	MICAT MICAT is a Computer Based Test (CBT). It is conducted twice a year – December (2025) and February (2026). Candidates may choose to write both MICAT I & II. The better of the two MICAT Scores is considered. It has over 48 test centres across the country. All candidates are assessed on MICAT, which consists of 2 sections - Section A: Psychometric Test - Section B: Creative Aptitude and Potential (CAP)	MICAT-I: December 6, 2025 (Saturday) MICAT-I Score card live: December 24, 2025 MICAT-II: February 13, 2026 (Friday) MICAT-II Score card live: February 28, 2026
3	Electronic Subjective Test (CEST): Shortlisted Candidates will undertake an CCC – electronic subjective test (CEST). CEST tests for creative thinking, articulation, and problem-solving abilities. CEST is mailed to shortlisted candidates and responses are expected within a stipulated time of 48 hours. (The test is conducted through email).	18 or 19 February, 2026
4	Personal Interview: Shortlisted candidates based on the Electronic subjective test (CEST) call for Personal Interview (PI) at Ahmedabad, Bengaluru, Delhi, Kolkata or Mumbai.	March 2026
5	Final Selection to the Programme is based on: MICAT: 25% CEST: 25% PI: 50%

Application Guidelines

Single Programme Application
If you're applying for only one programme, the total admission processing fee (including MICAT) is Rs. 2,500/-.

Multiple Programme Application
• You may apply for up to three programmes from one school only:
   - Either from the School of Management (PGDM-C, PGDM, FPM)
   OR
   - From the School of Applied Creativity (CCC-Advanced, CCC-One Year, CCE)
• For each additional programme beyond the first, an extra Rs. 500/- will be charged as an admission processing fee.

CONTACT
For General Queries
call: 02717 : 688 198 / 688 250 / 90991 27399
Send an email to: admissions@micamail.in
For Technical Queries Send an email to: helpdesk.admissions@micamail.in or On call support is available at +91 73539 26060
Helpdesk Office Address Admission Office MICA Shela Ahmedabad - 380 058, India.

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