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MICAT Cut Off 2026 will be released by the conducting body on the official website. MICAT 2026 cut off is a qualification criterion that states that the candidate has to score the minimum required marks to participate in the upcoming admission procedures. Candidates who qualify for the predefined MICAT cut off will be called for an interview and group discussion.
MICAT Authorities announce the cut off based on factors associated with the test. Candidates must go through the predefined criteria for the MICAT 2026 cutoff to better prepare for the MICAT 2026 counselling.
MICAT 2026 Important Dates
You can check out the important dates and events related to MICAT cut off 2026.
| Events | Dates |
| MICAT 1 Exam | December, 2025 |
| MICAT 1 Result | December, 2025 |
| MICAT II Exam | January, 2026 |
| MICAT II Result/Scorecard Release | February, 2026 |
| MICAT Cut Off Release | February, 2026 |
| GE & PI Shortlist Out | February, 2026 |
MICAT Sectional Cut off 2026
Although the official announcement for MICAT cut off 2026 will be announced by the official authorities, considering the determining factors and previous year trends, candidates can refer to the table mentioned below that shows the MICAT 2026 section-wise cut off that candidates can expect.
| Section | Expected cutoff |
| Divergent Convergent Thinking | 8.5 - 12 Marks (out of 30 marks) |
| Verbal Ability | 8 - 10 Marks (out of 25 marks) |
| Quant and DI | 6.5 - 7.5 Marks (out of 25 marks) |
| General Knowledge | 5.5 - 6.5 Marks (out of 25 marks) |
| Overall cutoff | No specific value for cutoff |
Also Read: What is a Good MICAT Score?
MICAT Previous Year Cutoff
The cutoffs usually do not differ much each year. Thus, MICAT cut off of the preceding year does tell a lot about the cutoff to be expected in the following year. We shall quickly have a look at the MICAT cut off of 2021.
| Sections | Cut-off |
| Divergent convergent thinking | Minimum 8.5 out of 30 marks |
| Verbal ability | Minimum 8 out of 25 marks |
| Quant and DI | Minimum 6.5 out of 25 marks |
| General knowledge | Minimum 5.5 out of 25 marks |
| Personal interview | 4 out of 5 marks |
Also Know: What is the Difference Between MICAT 1 and 2?
MICAT Required Cutoff for Merit List
Candidates need to clear the psychometric test and the rest of the sections along with MICAT phase II or MICAT II to be eligible for the General Exercise and Personal Interview.
Candidates are expected to achieve a minimum score of 3.5 out of 5 in General Exercise and a minimum score of 4 in the Personal Interview on a scale of 5. The list is prepared based on the composite formula of 50% of CAT/ XAT/ GMAT and 50% MICAT scores.
The table below shows the score details for these sections.
| Section | MICAT cutoff |
| General Exercise | 3.5 out of 5 |
| Personal Interview | 4 out of 5 |
MICAT Final Merit List Preparation 2026
Candidates who have been shortlisted for the final MICAT Merit list are required to be recommended by a majority of the panellists in the personal interview (PI) round. The final composite score for such candidates will be calculated on the following weightage details.
Weightage Details for MICAT Selection 2026
The weightage for the following exams to be for the MICAT cut off has been listed in the table below.
| Particulars | Weightage |
| MICAT | 20% |
| XAT, CAT, GMAT | 30% |
| General Exercise | 20% |
| Personal Interview | 30% |
| Total | 100% |
Factors Determining the MICAT Cut Off 2026
The factors considered while determining the cut off for MICAT 2026 include the number of applicants appearing for the test, the difficulty level of the test, and the previous year's cut off trends. Some of the factors that determine the MICAT cut off for candidates have been listed below.
- Total number of registered candidates
- The difficulty level of the exam
- Scaled score calculation
- Maximum marks obtained by the candidates
- The average of the scores obtained by different candidates
- Total number of available seats
- MICAT cutoff trend of past years
FAQs on MICAT Cut Off
Q: What is the expected MICA Ahmedabad CAT cut off for 2026?
The MICA Ahmedabad CAT cut off for 2026 is estimated to be around the 80th percentile, depending on the exam's difficulty level and candidate performance.
Q: What are the key factors influencing the MICAT Cut off?
The MICAT Cut off is determined by factors such as the number of students taking the exam, the test's difficulty level, and previous year's cutoff patterns.
Q: Is there a separate cutoff for each MICAT phase?
No, the MICAT cutoff is combined after both exam phases, resulting in a single cutoff for all candidates.
Q: What is the significance of the MICAT Cut off in the admission process?
The MICAT Cut off is important since it determines which candidates advance to the next phases of the admissions process, which are Group Exercise and Personal Interviews.
