  We investigate neutrino mass model based on $A_4$ discrete flavor symmetry in
type-I+II seesaw framework. The model has imperative predictions for neutrino
masses, mixing and $CP$ violation testable in the current and upcoming neutrino
oscillation experiments. The important predictions of the model are: normal
hierarchy for neutrino masses, a higher octant for atmospheric angle
($\theta_{23}>45^{o}$) and near-maximal Dirac-type $CP$ phase
($\delta\approx\pi/2$ or $3\pi/2$) at $3\sigma$ C. L.. These predictions are in
consonance with the latest global-fit and results from Super-Kamiokande(SK),
NO$\nu$A and T2K. Also, one of the important feature of the model is the
existence of a lower bound on effective Majorana mass, $|M_{ee}|\geq
0.047$eV(at 3$\sigma$) which corresponds to the lower part of the degenerate
spectrum and is within the sensitivity reach of the neutrinoless double beta
decay(0$\nu\beta\beta$) experiments.
