Admission Criteria All ELIGIBLE applicants will be required to take the MICA Admission Test (MICAT-FPM). MICAT-FPM comprises of Written Test (WT), Oral Presentation (OP) and Personal Interview (PI).

The MICAT-FPM process will follow as described below:

Written Test (WT)

Written Test will examine candidate's (communication) theoretical understanding, ability to investigate a communication phenomenon and ability to interpret data and draw conclusions.

Oral Presentation (OP)

The candidate will be given a decision problem and asked to describe a broad-level approach to address it in a systematic and scientific manner.

Personal Interview (PI)

Personal Interview will be an extension of OP where the candidate's personality and passion for research will be assessed.

Selection to the programme is based on:

Performance in MICAT-FPM Consistent academic performance from 10+2 onwards Possession of M Phil or NET/JRF qualification, and Professional work/research experience in media and communication

Application Process and Timelines The applicants should go through the following application process:

Download the FPM application form from the MICA website - (Instructions to fill the application form are appended to the form)

Submit the filled-in application form by the specified date. Please also submit the following along with the application form:

Application fee Rs. 1500 through a demand draft drawn in favour of "Mudra Institute of Communications, Ahmedabad" payable at Ahmedabad. Please write your name and contact details on the back of demand draft.

A statement of Purpose (SOP) addressing each of the following points, using essay form and a maximum of three pages.

Two letters of recommendation (blank forms for recommendation letters and the instructions are enclosed with the application form).

Copies of academic certificates.