MGU CAT 2026: Exam Dates, Application Form, Eligibility, Syllabus, Results

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

MGU CAT is a popular entrance exam for admission in postgraduate courses at Mahatma Gandhi University. It is conducted once every year. MGU CAT score is valid only for one year. Through this exam, students can apply for courses like MA, LLM, MEd, and Tourism and Travel Management. It includes both objective and descriptive questions, so good preparation is important. The exam is conducted in English and is held in different cities. Students need to pay required application fee before appearing for test. Below are key highlights of MGU CAT 2026 exam.

MGU CAT is a postgraduate entrance exam. Students must complete their graduation before applying. Different courses have different eligibility rules, and candidates need to meet the required academic qualifications for admission. Most programmes require a minimum of 45% to 50% marks in the qualifying degree. Some science and professional courses also need specific subjects at graduation level. For example, MSc and MA courses usually ask for a relevant bachelor’s degree. While LLM and M.Ed have their own special requirements. It is important for students to carefully check the eligibility criteria before filling out application form. This helps avoid rejection at a later stage. Table below shows the course-wise eligibility criteria for MGU CAT 2026.

MGU CAT 2026 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.MGU application window will open from April to May 2026.

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Download MGU CAT 2026 Admit Card

MGU CAT admit card will be issued to registered candidates a week before the exam dat. The hall ticket will be available online and candidates will have to download the same from the official website of Mahatma Gandhi University. The MGU CAT admit card 2026 will be required to be presented at the exam centre for entry.

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Appear for MGU CAT 2026

The exam mode is computer-based and the duration of MGU CAT 2026 will be 90 minutes. There will be multiple-choice questions pertaining to their subjects in UG degree course. MGU CAT marking scheme is different for each subject. The exam will be held at test centres in Thiruvananthapuram, Kottayam, Kochi, Kozhikode, Delhi, Mumbai, Bangalore and Chennai.

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MGU CAT 2026 Result

MGU CAT 2026 result will be announced online. Candidates can check their result by logging in to the official website and download the scorecard using their login ID. The ranklist will be released post the declaration of MGU CAT result 2026.

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MGU CAT 2026 Counselling

After MGU CAT 2026 result announcement, counselling process will be conducted to select candidates for admission. For MBA course, the counselling process will include GD and PI while the counselling process of rest of the courses will include Descriptive Test and PI.

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Programmes Offered Through MGU CAT 2026

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

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.

Check here Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) on MGU CAT exam: