MGU CAT Counselling 2026 is the next step after your exam result is out. MGU CAT exam Counselling is expected to start in July 2026 after MGU CAT results are announced. This counselling help you get admission to MG University based on your rank and marks. Selection of candidates for CAP is based on their MGU CAT score. You should follow MGU CAT latest updates so you do not miss anything important.
During MGU CAT Counselling 2026, you will need to do online registration first. After that, you choose courses as per your interest. Document checking is also part of the process. Seat allotment happens in rounds and depends on availability. You must keep documents ready and check dates again and again for smooth counselling process.
- MGU CAT cut off
- MGU CAT 2026 Dates
- MGU CAT Counselling: Admission Criteria 2026
- MGU CAT 2026 Counselling Process: Documents required
- MGU CAT 2026 Counselling: Preparation of Rank List
- MGU University: Course-Wise Seat Intake
- FAQs on MGU CAT
MGU CAT cut off
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 admisison round.
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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.
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.
MGU CAT 2026 Dates
Take a look at the table below for the complete schedule of MGU CAT 2026 exam
| Dates | Past Exam Dates |
|---|---|
| 20 Jun ' 25 | MGU CAT 2025 result |
MGU CAT Counselling: Admission Criteria 2026
Check the table below for course wise admission criteria, parameters and weightage for admission to MU University.
| MGU Course |
MGU Admission Criteria |
|---|---|
| MSc in Biochemistry, Biotechnology, Biophysics and Microbiology |
Rank list based on score obtained in MGU CAT (80%) Interview (20%) |
| MSc in Chemistry |
Rank list based on score obtained in MGU CAT (80%) Interview (20%) |
| MSc in Computer Science |
Rank list based on score obtained in MGU CAT (80%) Interview (20%) |
| MSc in Psychology |
Rank list based on score obtained in MGU CAT (80%) Interview (20%) |
| MSc in Physics |
Rank list based on score obtained in MGU CAT (80%) Interview (20%) |
| MA Politics and International Relations MA Politics and Human Rights MA Politics - Public Policy and Governance |
Rank list based on: MGU CAT: 80 Marks Descriptive Test: 15 Marks Interview: 5 Marks |
| MA in Malayalam MA in English |
Rank list based on MGU CAT: 80 Marks Descriptive Test: 40 Marks Interview: 10 Marks (Total marks scored in descriptive test and interview will be converted into out of 20 taking up to 2 decimal places) |
| MA in Gandhian Studies MA in Development Studies |
Rank list based on MGU CAT: 80 Marks Descriptive Test: 10 Marks Interview: 10 Marks |
| Master of Education |
Rank list based on score obtained in MGU CAT (80%) Interview (20%) |
| MA Environment Science & Management MSc Environment Science & Disaster Management
|
Rank list based on score obtained in MGU CAT (80%) Interview (20%) |
| MA in Economics |
Rank list based on score obtained in MGU CAT (80%) Interview (20%) |
| MA in History MA in Anthropology |
Rank list based on MGU CAT: 80 Marks Interview: 20 Marks |
| MA Social Work in Disability studies and Action |
Rank list based on MGU CAT: 80 Marks Written Test: 20 Marks Interview: 100 Marks (Including 10 marks for biosketch) |
| Master of Tourism and Travel Management
|
Rank list based on MGU CAT: 80 Marks Interview: 10 Marks Group Discussion: 10 Marks |
| Master of Physical Education and Sports |
Rank list based on MGU CAT: 80 Marks (Mark scored will be converted into out of 50 marks taking upto 2 decimal places) Game Proficiency & Achievements: 25 Marks Sports Achievements: 10 Marks Physical fitness test (AAHPERD): 15 Marks |
| LLM |
Rank list based on score obtained in MGU CAT (80%) Interview (20%) |
| MBA |
Rank list based on Group Discussion: 10 marks Personal Interview: 10 marks |
MGU CAT 2026 Counselling Process: Documents required
Candidates need to produce the following documents in original at the time of MGU CAT counselling:
| Certificate to prove date of birth |
Transfer Certificate (TC) from the Institution last attended |
| Conduct Certificate from the Institution last attended |
Mark lists of Qualifying Degree examination |
| Provisional/ Degree Certificate (if results are announced) |
Equivalency Certificate for the Qualifying Examination, if applicable |
| Migration Certificate, if applicable |
Caste Certificate, if applicable |
| Income Certificate, if applicable |
BPL Certificate, if applicable |
| Any other document required to be produced |
MGU CAT 2026 Counselling: Preparation of Rank List
The MGU CAT rank list for all the PG programmes except MA English, MA Malayalam, MA Social Work in Disability Studies and Action and Master of Physical Education and Sports will be prepared based on:
A) Total marks scored in the Objective Test + Total marks scored in GD/Interview/Descriptive examination converted into out of 1,000
B) The bonus marks/weightage marks/Handicap mark (-ve)
A+B shall be the index marks. The rank list will be prepared and published accordingly.
Once the counselling rounds is over, an Allotment Memo will be issued by Mahatma Gandhi University. After verifying the documents, the concerned Department/School shall release the final list of candidates selected for admission on the University website.
MGU University: Course-Wise Seat Intake
Check the table below for category-wise seat intake for courses offered through MGU CAT.
| Course |
Seat Intake |
|---|---|
| MSc in Biochemistry, Biotechnology, Biophysics and Microbiology |
Kerala students: 35 All India Open Quota: 7 International Quota: 8 |
| MSc in Chemistry |
Kerala students: 32 All India Open Quota: 8 International Quota: 8 |
| MSc in Computer Science |
Kerala students: 35 All India Open Quota: 3 International Quota: 2 |
| MSc in Psychology |
Kerala students: 10 All India Open Quota: 2 International Quota: 2 |
| MSc in Physics |
Kerala students: 20 All India Open Quota: 4 International Quota: 2 |
| MA Environment Science & Management MSc Environment Science & Disaster Management |
Kerala students: 20 All India Open Quota: 4 International Quota: 4 |
| MA Politics and International Relations MA Politics and Human Rights MA Politics - Public Policy and Governance |
Kerala students: 25 All India Open Quota: 5 International Quota: 5 |
| MA in Malayalam MA in English |
Kerala students: 10 All India Open Quota: 2 International Quota: 2 |
| MA in Gandhian Studies MA in Development Studies |
Kerala students: 24 All India Open Quota: 4 International Quota: 4 |
| MA in Economics |
Kerala students: 16 All India Open Quota: 4 International Quota: 2 |
| MA in History MA in Anthropology |
Kerala students: 15 All India Open Quota: 3 International Quota: 4 |
| MA Social Work in Disability studies and Action |
Kerala students: 20 All India Open Quota: Nil International Quota: Nil |
| Master of Tourism and Travel Management
|
Kerala students: 20 All India Open Quota: 2 International Quota: 2 |
| Master of Education |
Kerala students: 50 All India Open Quota: Nil International Quota: Nil |
| Master of Physical Education and Sports |
Kerala students: 30 All India Open Quota: 6 International Quota: 6 |
| LLM |
Kerala students: 20 All India Open Quota: 4 International Quota: 2 |
| MBA |
Kerala students: 60 All India Open Quota: Nil International Quota: 12 |
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FAQs on MGU CAT
Some important faqs on MGU CAT are as follows.
Commonly asked questions
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