Is B.Ed admission started at MG University?

An admission notification is released by the university usually in June. Moreover, the application process is carried out till the month of July of the admission year. MGU Kerala announces the admission schedule on its official website. For updates related to the admission process and important dates, Click Here.

What is the selection criteria for PhD programme at MG University?

MG University admissions to PhD programme is based on a valid score in UGC NET/ CSIR NET/ GATE/ GPAT/ SLET/ JSET/ University Entrance Test. Candidates also have to appear for Doctorate Interview for the final selection. Moreover, before applying for the course, aspirants ensure that they meet the minimum eligibility requirements. For more details about the MGU Kerala PhD admission procedure, Click Here.

What are the steps in KEAM application process?

The process of apply for KEAM 2026 is given below: Registration Filling KEAM application form Uploading of images Paying the application fee Taking a printout of the application form

How is the faculty at MG University?

The faculty at MG University is very knowledgeable and hold PhD degrees. The MG University faculty is given 4.1 stars out of 5 stars by more than 1,000 Shiksha-verified users. As per the reviews, students have told that the faculty is supportive. They always motivate students to move forward in their life. Every student is given a mentor from the faculty who will always help them to improve in every aspect of their academics and co-curricular activities.

Is CUET compulsory for MG University?

No, a CUET score is not required for admission to MG University courses. There is no information available regarding the same officially. Admission to the MGU Kerala courses is merit and entrance-based. The university also conducts an in-house entrance examination, which is the Mahatma Gandhi University Common Admission Test (MGU CAT). It is conducted for admissions to various PG programmes offered by the University such as MSc, MA, Master of Tourism and Travel Management, LLM and M.Ed. In addition, many national-level exam scores are also accepted for admission.

What are the facilities available at MGU?

The university offers many facilities to the students, faculty and staff. Details of MGU Kerala facilities are given below: Library: The University Library has a collection of 57,350 books, 2,500 e-books, 2,050 theses and 7,500 bound volumes of journals. In addition to this, the library subscribes to 253 current Indian (169) and Foreign (84) journals, 4 Online Databases and 4 Online Journal Archives. Hostel: The university provides accommodation for both boys and girls. Basic facilities like security, electricity, water supply, internet, etc. are provided in the hostels. Room reservation and allocation of hostel rooms to students are managed online. Sports: Students at Mahatma Gandhi University Kottayam have access to a variety of sporting facilities. Fields and grounds for numerous indoor and outdoor sports are included. Basketball, tennis, volleyball, basketball, football, and hockey fields, among other sports.

When will MG University release the second allotment list for its BPharm programme?

The university is currently releasing seat allotment list for courses in which admission is through CAP. Second allotment list was released on Jun 2025. The students can keep checking the official website to stay updated regarding the result announcement as well. Moreover, the KEAM scores are also expected to be announced in Jun.

How is the library at MG University?

The MG University Library was established in 1989. The library has individual workspaces, room for group study and teaching, audio-visual access and an online information retrieval system. The University Library has a collection of 57,350 books, 2,500 e-books, 2,050 theses and 7,500 bound volumes of journals. In addition to this, the library subscribes to 253 current Indian (169) and Foreign (84) journals, 4 Online Databases and 4 Online Journal Archives.

Is MG University offers good placements?

MG University placement report 2025 is not released. However, according to MGU Kerala NIRF report 2025, the median package offered during MG University UG 5-year and PG 2-year placements 2024 stood at INR 4 LPA and INR 5.5 LPA, respectively. Apart from this, 26 students out of 38 students were placed during MG University UG 5-year placements 2024.

What is the admission process for MG University BA?

Students getting admitted to the MG University BA course must have passed Class 12 with a minimum aggregate. The selection list will be announced by the university in an online mode. Admission to the BA course at MG University is based on a Centralised Allotment Process (CAP). Eligible candidates can apply online by visiting the official website of MG University.

How can I get admission to MBA at MG University?

For MBA admission at MG University, students must have a graduation degree in any stream with a minimum aggregate of 50%. Additionally, students must have passed CMAT/CAT/KMAT Kerala/KMAT/MAT/XAT/Karnataka PGCET/MGU CAP, any one of the entrance exams. Qualified students are further called for a group discussion and personal interview rounds. Aspirants must apply online by visiting the official website of MG University. Some of the MGU-affiliated colleges also offer direct admission to an MBA course.

What is the last date to apply for MG University BA registration?

As per the MGU UG Brochure for admission through CAP, the complete admission schedule is available. The application form was released already. Eligible students shall submit their applications on or before the prescribed deadline. To know more candidates can click here .

What scholarships are offered at MG University?

There are no direct scholarships available for students at Mahatma Gandhi University. Students at the Mahatma Gandhi University are eligible to apply for scholarships provided by national state, and local authorities as well as the UGC. Below is the list of scholarships that students can avail of: Central Sector Scheme of Scholarships for College and University Students Ishan Uday - Special Scholarship Scheme for North Eastern Region PG Indira Gandhi Scholarship for Single Girl Child PG Scholarship for University Rank Holders (First and Second Rank Holders)

How can MG University students be eligible for the Central Sector Scheme of Scholarship for College and University Students?

The basic eligibility criteria that students must fulfil to avail Central Sector Scheme of Scholarship for College and University Students are given below: The applicant must be above the 80th percentile of successful candidates in the relevant stream from the respective Board of Examination in Class 12 or equivalent. The applicant must be pursuing regular degree courses and not correspondence or distance mode or pursuing Diploma courses. The applicant must be pursuing courses at colleges/institutions recognised by the All India Council for Technical Education and the respective Regulatory Bodies concerned. The applicant must not be availing the benefit of any other scholarship schemes including State-run scholarship schemes/ fee waivers & reimbursement schemes. The gross parental/family income of the applicant should not exceed ?4,50,000 per annum. For renewal of scholarship in each year of study, besides getting at least 50% marks in the Annual Examination, maintenance of adequate attendance of at least 75%, will also be the criteria.

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NIRF 2025 Rankings are out. As per the latest NIRF 2025 rankings, MG University, Kerala ranks #67 under the category 'Overall'.

A few more updates are given below:

KEAM 2026 Counselling process for admission to the BE/BTech and BPharma courses has concluded.
The CMAT 2027 registrations for admission to the MBA/PGDM/MMS courses might begin in October 2026.
The KMAT Kerala 2026 Session 2 result has been declared for admission to the MBA course.

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Mahatma Gandhi University Highlights 2026
Mahatma Gandhi University Cutoff 2025
Mahatma Gandhi University Popular Programmes 2026
Mahatma Gandhi University Placements 2025
Mahatma Gandhi University Admission Process and Important Dates 2026
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Mahatma Gandhi University Highlights 2026

Estabished in the year 1983 and accredited with an A grade by the NAAC, the Mahtma Gandhi University is one of the most reputed universities of India. The Mahatma Gandhi University is a state level university that has been recognised by the UGC. MGU Kerala has been ranked 43 among the top Universities in India by NIRF in the year 2025 ranked 129 by the QS Asia University Rankings- Sother Asia 2026. It was also ranked at a rank band of 401-500 by the Times Higher Education in the year 2025.

The insitute offers various courses at the undergraduate, postgraduate, and the PhD levels. The MGU Kerala courses are offered in the field of Science, Management, Technology, Arts, Business, Education, and several others. The institute has around 300 affiliated collegesout of which 77 colleges are Government-aided, 10 are autonomous colleges, 200 are unaided colleges, and the rest of the 199 colleges are recognised as research centres.

Mahatma Gandhi University course admission is decided on both merit-basis and entrance-basis where candidates need to appear for entrance exam such as the CAT, CMAT and other entrance exams. The MG University placements report shows that the median package offered to the MGU Kerala students of UG 5-year courses and PG 2-year courses stood at INR 1.8 LPA and INR 5 LPA, respectively. MGU University Kerala campus is spread across 110 acres of green land. MGU Kerala offers several facilities to fulfil the needs of its students and staff. The facilities include hostels, library, data centres, classrooms, laboratories, etc. A few of the important highlights regarding Mahatma Gandhi University Kerala are mentioned in the table below:

	MGU Kerala Highlights 2026
Year of establishment	1983
Ownership Type	Public
Also Known as	MGU Kerala, MG University, Mahatma Gandhi University
Campus size	110 acre
Recognised by	UGC
Rankings	- 129 QS World University Ranking 2026 (Southern Asia) - 43 NIRF 2025 (University) - 401-500 THE 2025 (World University)
Constituent schools/ departments	23
Affiliated colleges	300+
Admission Based	Merit or Entrance Exam
Accepted Entrance Exam	MGU CAT, CAT, KEAM, CPGET
Application Process	Online
Popular Courses	MBA, BTech, MSc
Scholarship criteria	Merit-based
Official website	https://www.mgu.ac.in/

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Q: Is MG University a good university?

Yes, Mahatma Gandhi University, is one of the major Universities in Kerala. MG University has been ranked 43 among the top Universities in India by NIRF 2025. MG University offers students as well as staff a wide range of amenities. Separate hostels for boys and girls, a library, canteen, auditorium, laboratories, medical facilities, and many other amenities are available at Mahatma Gandhi University. The library of the university has all the necessary resources to help the students with their academics. This includes books, journals, magazines, e-books, etc.

Q: Who is eligible for admission in MG University for MSc?

The MGU MSc course aspirants with a valid BSc or equivalent degree with at least 50% aggregate are eligible to apply. However, it is necessary that the candidate did the degree course in the relevant stream. The eligibility criteria for some of the MSc specialisations is mentioned below for reference:

Specialisation	Eligibility Criteria
Computer Science	BSc in Computer Science/ Computer Application/ BCA or any other BSc degree with Computer Science as the main subject with at least 50% aggregate
Physics	BSc in Physics with Mathematics as one of the subsidiaries with 50% aggregate
Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning	Bachelor's degree in Computer Science/ Computer Applications/ Information Technology/ Cyber Forensic/ Electronics or any other degree in Science with Computer Science or Computer Applications as major components or BTech in Computer Science/ IT/ Electronics

Q: What is the selection criteria for MG University MA?

Admission to this PG-level course is through a Centralised Allotment Process (CAP). For selection, candidates have to take the MGU CAT exam, which is conducted in-house. Based on the candidates' score in the entrance examination, a selection list is released by the university. Candidates who make it to the list become eligible for participation in the counselling round. The seats are allotted after document verification during counselling.

Moreover, its affiliated colleges accept other entrance exam scores as well. The accepted exam list include CPGET/MAT/CAT/CMAT/KMAT Kerala/Kerala University Admission.

Q: What is the admission process for MSc at MG University?

Admission to the PG-level programme is based on MGU CAT score. The entrance examination is conducted by the university for PG courses. After the entrance test, a merit list is published to declare the names of selected candidates

Mahatma Gandhi University Cutoff 2025

MG University Kerala has not officially released the cutoff 2025. Admissions to MGU Kerala are both entrance and merit-based. The university accepts national-level entrance exams like MGU CAT, CAT, KEAM, CPGET, and others. Candidates must appear for at least one of the entrance exams accepted by the college for the course they wish to pursue. MG University in Kerala determines the cut-off depending on the number of candidates and the seats available. Candidates can refer to the table below for the latest branch-wise cutoff of MG University cutoff:

Mahatma Gandhi University Popular Programmes 2026

Mahatma Gandhi University Kerala provides various Undergraduate, Postgraduate, and doctorate courses across its constituent schools or departments. MGU Kerala courses include BCom, BBA, BSc, BEd, MBA, MCom, MSW and more across its affiliated colleges. MGU Kerala conducts a Common Admission Test (known as MGU CAT) for admission to all the courses provided at the main campus. Students can refer to the information below to know about Mahatma Gandhi University courses and fees:

B.Sc.

353 Courses

4.0(214)36 months - 4 years

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Total Tuition Fees

₹2.43 K - 2.54 L

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₹0.5 - 9.01 LPA

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163 Courses

3.7(105)3 - 5 years

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₹1.13 L - 2.88 L

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₹0.55 - 4 LPA

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Mahatma Gandhi University Placements 2025

The MG University placement data 2025 has not been released. According to NIRF report 2025, the median package offered to UG 5-year and PG 2-year batch 2024 was INR 4 LPA and INR 5.5 LPA, respectively. Further, a total of 26 UG 5-year students were placed out of 38 students. Apart from this, 455 PG 2 year out of 565 students were placed in 2024. The key highlights of MG University placements are presented below:

Particulars	Placement Statistics (2024)
UG 5-year median package	INR 4 LPA
UG 5-year total students	38
UG 5-year students placed	26
PG 2-year median package	INR 5.5 LPA
PG 2-year total students	565
PG 2-year students placed	455

Mahatma Gandhi University Admission Process and Important Dates 2026

MGU admission 2026 is based on merit or entrance exams. MG University entrance exams are MGU CAT, CAT, KEAM, CPGET, etc. Mahatma Gandhi University admission process is conducted via online registrations. Candidates can visit the official website and fill out the MGU Kerala application form before the last date. Students can refer to the information below to know about MG University admission dates 2026:

MBA/PGDM Admissions 2026

52 Courses2 years-5 years

Eligibility

Undergraduate Degree with 50% aggregate
Accepting Exams: MAT, ATMA, XAT, Karnataka PGCET, KMAT KERALA, CAT, CMAT, CBSE 12th, ISC, Kerala 12th

Important dates

Dates	Events
22 Jun '26 - 14 Sep '26	MAT September 2026 Registration CBT
3 Aug '26 - 15 Sep '26	CAT 2026 Registration WindowOngoing
17 Sep '26	MAT September 2026 CBT Admit Card Release

M.Sc. Admissions 2026

285 Courses2 years

Eligibility

Undergraduate Degree with 40% aggregate
Accepting Exams: CPGET, MGU CAT

Important dates

Dates	Events
17 Sep '26	CPGET 2026 Phase I Provisional Allotment
19 Sep '26	CPGET 2026 Counselling Phase I Registration

M.A. Admissions 2026

152 Courses2 years

Eligibility

Undergraduate Degree with 45% aggregate
Accepting Exams: MGU CAT, CPGET, CAT, MAT, CMAT, KMAT KERALA

Important dates

Dates	Events
17 Sep '26	CPGET 2026 Phase I Provisional Allotment
19 Sep '26	CPGET 2026 Counselling Phase I Registration

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Mahatma Gandhi University Rankings 2026

Mahatma Gandhi University is one of the finest university. The university has been ranked by many top ranking organisations. Tabulated below is the list of ranks awarded to Mahatma Gandhi University Kerala:

Ranking Body	Category	Rankings
QS World University Ranking 2026	Southern Asia	129
QS World University Ranking 2026	Asia	495
Times Higher Education 2025	World University	401-500
NIRF 2025	University	43
NIRF 2025	Overall	79

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Q: Is there a ragging culture in MG University?

Ragging in any form is a cognizable offence and is banned in MG University, Roorkee. The college premises has strict laws against the student found guilty of any act such as abusing, assaulting, threatening, teasing and embarrassment to new students, among others.

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