MGU CAT 2025: Registration; Check Fees, Eligibility, Syllabus, Pattern

Q: Which MBA entrance exam scores are valid for admission to MG University?

The MBA entrance exam scores are valid for admission to MG University’s MBA courses are CAT, CMAT and KMAT. Candidates must have passed any one of these exams in the same academic year. They are not required to appear for MGU CAT and can directly participate in the personal assessment round – GD and PI.

Q: What after MGU CAT exam?

After the MGU CAT exam is conducted and the result is announced, the university conducts a Centralised Admission Process (CAP) which includes PI or GD-PI. CAT qualifying candidates have to participate and clear the GD/PI round for their respective courses to be selected for admission. Thereafter the final merit list is prepared based on candidates’ overall performance.

Q: Which M.Tech entrance exam scores are valid for admission to MG University?

For admission to M.Tech programme offered by MG University, candidates must have valid GATE score. They must have passed GATE exam in the same academic year. Such candidates are not required to appear in MGU CAT exam and can directly seek admission by participating in the GD/PI round.

Q: What is the MGU CAT pattern?

MGU CAT is an MCQ-based exam. Given below are the highlights MGU CAT pattern: Features Details Exam Mode Online Question paper type MCQ Total marks 80 Marks per questions 1 Negative marking No Exam duration 90 minutes Language of MGU CAT question paper English

Q: What are MGU CAT application dates 2025?

MGU CAT 2025 application process has started. Candidates can fill the form from April 25 to June 2, 2025. The MGU CAT application dates were announced by MG University at its website for all courses. The application schedule may be extended and the new deadline will be announced by the university at its website.

Q: What is the application fee of MGU CAT?

The application fee of MGU CAT for General and Open All India quota candidates is INR 1,100 and for SC/ST candidates it is INR 550. The fee is to be paid online via debit/credit card or net banking. Candidates must note that fee payment in a mandatory step in form submission process. The MGU CAT form will not be accepted until the fee is paid. Applicants must also note that the fee is non-refundable.

Q: When will MGU CAT 2025 admit card be released?

MGU CAT 2025 admit card for all courses was released on June 4, 2025. Candidates will be required to download their admit cards from the exam website. To download the admit card, candidates will have to use the login credentials created at the time of exam registration. Candidates must note that, hard copy of the MGU CAT admit card will not be sent to any candidate.

Q: What is the minimum marks required to apply for MGU CAT exam?

The minimum marks required to apply for MGU CAT exam varies between 50 to 60 per cent aggregate in graduation. For each course, the minimum score criteria is different. MBA/PGDM, MSc, LLM, MA (Politics & International Relations/Politics & Human Rights/Public Policy & Governance), the minimum score requirement is 50 percent. For MA Economics, MA in Malayalam, MA in English, MA (Gandhian Studies/Development Studies), MA (History and Anthropology) and M.Ed, the minimum score requirement is 45 percent.

Q: What is the MGU CAT 2025 exam date?

MGU CAT 2025 exam dates was announced by the MG University as May 30 and May 31, 2025. But it has been revised as June 8 and June 9, 2025. Candidates can fill the MGU CAT application form at the official website for April 25 to June 2, 2025. The exam will be conducted at designated examination centres, details of which will be shared in the MGU CAT 2025 admit card.

Q: What is MGU CAT counselling process?

Admission to MG University is based on cut offs. Candidates who appear for MGU CAT have to meet the minimum cut off score for their course group to be selected for counselling. The process is conducted in online mode. Candidates who meet the selection criteria for their course have to apply and submit documents for admission.

This exam is conducted for courses given below:

MBA/PGDM MSc MA Master of Tourism and Travel Ma...LLM MEd & Education Courses

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MGU CAT 2025 exam was held on June 8 and June 9, 2025. The university announced MGU CAT 2025 result on June 20 in the form of rank list and released the rank list on June 27, 2025. Candidates can check the result and rank list by logging into their MGU CAT account at the exam website. Candidates belonging to Kerala and other states can apply for admission to M G University through MGU CAT 2025. The counselling process will begin soon. Read below all about MGU CAT 2025.

Table of content

What is MGU CAT?
MGU CAT 2025 Dates
MGU CAT 2025 Highlights
MGU CAT Eligibility Criteria 2025
MGU CAT 2025 Admission Process
MGU CAT Exam Pattern: Highlights
MGU CAT 2025 Contact Information
FAQs on MGU CAT 2025

What is MGU CAT?

Mahatma Gandhi University Common Admission Test or MGU CAT is conducted by Mahatma Gandhi University, Kottayam for admissions to various Postgraduate programmes offered by the University such as MSc, MA, Master of Tourism and Travel Management, LLM and M.Ed. For admission to MTech programme, candidates with GATE score can apply directly. For admission to the MBA programmes offered by MGU, candidates are selected on the basis of CMAT/CAT/KMAT score. Such candidates have to participate in MGU CAT counselling process only.

Commonly asked questions

Q: What is the syllabus for MGU CAT MA?

Q: What is the syllabus for MGU MEd?

MGU CAT 2025 Dates

Take a look at the table below for the complete schedule of MGU CAT 2025 exam

Dates	Past Exam Dates
20 Jun ' 25	MGU CAT 2025 result
08 Jun ' 25 - 09 Jun ' 25	MGU CAT 2025 Exam
02 Jun ' 25 - 09 Jun ' 25	MGU CAT admit card 2025 download
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MGU CAT 2025 Highlights

Features	Details
Exam Name	Mahatma Gandhi University Common Admission Test
Conducting Body	Mahatma Gandhi University, Kottayam
Exam Level	State
Exam Frequency	Once a year
Exam Mode	Online
Exam Duration	90 minutes
Exam Syllabus	English Language, General Knowledge and Current Affairs, Travel Geography
Exam Pattern	Objective and Descriptive Questions
Language	English
Exam Fees	INR 1,200 for General Category and INR 600 for SC/ST INR 1,200 for Open All India Quota and USD 100 for International Students
Exam Purpose	Admissions to PG Course Offered by MGU
Course Offered	MBA/PGDM, MSC, MA, Masters Tourism and Travel Management, LLM, MEd & Education Courses
No. of Test Cities	8
Exam Helpdesk No.	04812731000, 2733626
Official Website	www.mgu.ac.in

Commonly asked questions

Q: What is MGU CAT counselling process?

Q: What is the syllabus for MGU CAT MSc?

Q: How can I check MGU CAT result?

MGU CAT Eligibility Criteria 2025

MGU CAT exam is a PG level entrance test, thus the minimum academic requirement is graduation. Check the table below for course-wise eligibility criteria of MGU CAT 2025:

Programmes	MGU CAT Eligibility Criteria
MBA/PGDM	Bachelor's degree with minimum 50% aggregate in final year
MSc (Biochemistry/Biotechnology/Biophysics/Microbiology)	BSc degree with minimum 50% aggregate in final year
MSc in Chemistry	BSc in Chemistry with Mathematics and Physics as Subsidiaries with minimum 50% aggregate in final year
MSc in Computer Science	BSc in CS/CA/BSc IT/BCA with minimum 50% aggregate in final year
MSc in Psychology	BSc in Physics with Mathematics as one of the subsidiaries with minimum 50% aggregate in final year
MSc in Environment Science & Management	BSc in relevant subjects or BTech in Civil/Mechanical/Chemical/Environmental with minimum 50% aggregate in final year
MSc in Environment Science and Disaster Management	BSc degree in any subject with minimum 50%
MA (Politics & International Relations/Politics & Human Rights/Public Policy & Governance)	BA in relevant subjects with 50% aggregate in final year or BSc in any branch with minimum 60% aggregate in final year
MA Economics	BA/BSc in Economics/Mathematics/Statistics with minimum 45% aggregate
MA in Malayalam	BA in Malayalam with minimum 45% aggregate or degree in Arts/Science with a minimum 50% aggregate in second year Malayalam
MA in English	BA in English with minimum 45% aggregate or degree in Arts/Science with minimum 50% aggregate
MA (Gandhian Studies/Development Studies)	Bachelor’s degree with minimum 45% aggregate
MA (History and Anthropology)	Bachelor’s degree in Social Sciences with minimum 45% aggregate
Master of Tourism and Travel Management	Bachelor’s degree with minimum 50% aggregate
M.Ed (English/Hindi/Malayalam/Sanskrit/Arabic/Mathematics/Science/Social Science/Commerce/Computer Education	B.Ed with minimum 45% aggregate
LLM	LLB or equivalent degree with minimum 50% aggregate

Commonly asked questions

Q: What is the minimum marks required to apply for MGU CAT exam?

Q: What is the MGU CAT 2025 exam date?

MGU CAT 2025 Admission Process

Step 1: MGU CAT 2025 Application Process

To appear for MGU CAT candidates will be required to fill an online application form and submit the same before the deadline. Fee can be paid via Debit Card or Internet Banking or at the nearest Akshaya Centre.

Also Read: MGU CAT Application Process 2025

Step 2: Download MGU CAT 2025 Admit Card

MGU CAT admit card will be issued to registered candidates only. The hall ticket will be available online and candidates will have to download the same from the official website of Mahatma Gandhi University.

Programmes Offered Through MGU CAT 2025

Take a look at the Postgraduate programmes for which MGU CAT is conducted:

Science
MSc Chemistry (Inorganic Chemistry)	MSc Chemistry (Organic Chemistry)
MSc Chemistry (Physical Chemistry)	MSc Chemistry(Polymer Chemistry)
MSc Physics	MSc Biochemistry
MSc Biotechnology	MSc Microbiology
MSc Biophysics	MSc Environment Science and Management
MSc Environment Science and Disaster Management	MSc Disability Studies and Rehabilitation Sciences
MSc Psychology	MSc Computer Science
Humanities & Social Sciences
MA Malayalam	MA English
MA Politics & International Relations	MA Politics & Human Rights
MA Politics (Public Policy & Governance)	MA Gandhian Studies
MA Development Studies	MA History
MA Economics	-
Hospitality & Travel
Master of Tourism and Travel Management	Master of Tourism and Travel Management in Aviation Management
Master of Tourism and Travel Management in Tour Operations	Master of Tourism and Travel Management in Health Tourism
Law
LLM	-
Teaching & Education
MEd In Language Education (English, Malayalam, Hindi, Arabic & Sanskrit)	Mathematics Education
Science Education	Social Science Education
Commerce Education	IT Education

Commonly asked questions

Q: What is the application fee of MGU CAT?

Q: When will MGU CAT 2025 admit card be released?

MGU CAT Exam Pattern: Highlights

Check the table below to know the exam pattern of MGU CAT. The syllabus for MGU CAT for every course includes subjects studied in graduation.

Features	Details
Exam Mode	Online
Question paper type	MCQ
Total marks	80
Marks per questions	1
Negative marking	No
Exam duration	90 minutes
Language of MGU CAT question paper	English