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MICAT exam pattern 2026 consists of 6 sections having a total of 105 questions. MICAT is a Computer Based Test (CBT). The question paper comprises both subjective and objective-type questions. MICAT 2026 is a national-level test and is conducted twice every year. The exam date will be announced soon and the Phase 1 exam will be held in Dec 2025, while the Phase 2 Exam will be held in Jan 2026.
The MICAT test pattern 2026 is designed by MICA Ahmedabad. The details of the test pattern have been shared below for the your reference. Additionally, you are advised to follow the MICAT Syllabus 2026 to check the important chapters.
MICAT Exam Pattern 2026 Highlights
The MICAT Exam 2026 will be conducted in online mode for 105 marks approximately for a time duration of two hours and fifteen minutes. The table below gives more details on the MICAT Paper Pattern 2026.
| Mode of Exam | Online |
| Duration of Exam | 2 hours 15 minutes |
| Total Number of Sections | 6 Sections |
| Total Number of Questions | 105 approximately |
| Negative Marking | 0.25 for VA, QA, GA and DCR sections |
MICAT 2026 Marking Scheme
The marking scheme MICAT 2026 adheres to is as follows.
- The test pattern specifies that there is no negative marking in the descriptive and psychometric sections of the exam.
- The other sections such as verbal ability, general awareness, quantitative ability and data interpretation and divergent and convergent thinking have a negative marking of 0.25 Marks i.e. 1/4 th of the allotted mark is deducted.
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MICAT Exam Pattern 2026
The MICAT paper pattern 2026 consists mainly of 3 sections, each of which tests you on various topics. More details of the pattern has been listed in the section below.
Section A - Psychometry Test
Psychometry Test is qualifying in nature, those who qualify for Section A, and their performance on CAT, XAT, and GMAT will be considered. There is no right/wrong answer but the test evaluates your personality, thinking ability, strengths, and weaknesses. The questions will be based on the life and career goals, situations, etc.
Note: If you have appeared for more than one exam (CAT, XAT, GMAT) the better of the two scores will be considered.
Section B - Verbal Ability, General Awareness, Quantitative Ability and Data Interpretation
The syllabus for MICAT for Verbal Ability, General Awareness, Quantitative Ability and Data Interpretation, and Divergent and Convergent Thinking topics will be generic and as per other management exams. Those who qualify based on your performance in CAT 2026, XAT, GMAT (2018 onwards), will be assessed on the basis of Section B.
Section C - Descriptive Test
The test comprises topics that you have to present your views on. You have to write an essay of about 250 words. Section C will be assessed for you who qualify based on performance in Section B. You will need to qualify for the minimum cutoff (normalized) specified.
The ones who will qualify for the above sections will only be shortlisted for GE & PI. Shortlisted ones will have your GE & PI at various centres of MICA namely Ahmedabad, Mumbai, Delhi, Bangalore and Kolkata.
Section-wise marks distribution:
| Parts | Sections | Number of Questions | Duration | Negative Marking |
| Section A | Psychometric Test | 150 | 30 | No |
| Section B | Descriptive Test | 4 | 25 | No |
| Section C | Verbal Ability | 20 | 80 | Yes- 0.25 marks for each wrong answer |
| Quantitative Ability | 20 | |||
| General Awareness | 20 | |||
| Divergent-Convergent Reasoning | 20 |
MICAT Preparation Books
You are advised to refer to the best MICAT books 2026 mentioned below to use while preparing for the MICAT Exam 2026.
| Subject | Name of Book | Publisher/ Author |
| Verbal Ability | Word Power Made Easy | Norman Lewis |
| General Awareness | Manorama Yearbook 2021 | Manorama |
| Quantitative Ability and Data Interpretation | Universal's Elementary Mathematics (Numerical Ability) | Jain Prateek |
| Quantitative Aptitude | Quantitative Aptitude | RS Aggarwal |
| Current Affairs Yearly 2021 | Current Affairs Yearly 2021 | Arihant |
