M.A. in English 

at MG University, Kottayam

The seats available in MGU aided/government/self-financing affiliated colleges are categories as merit seats, community merit seats, and Management seats. Tabulated below is the total seat count at MGU campus and some affiliated colleges for MA course:

NOTE: The seat count mentioned above is as per an unofficial source. Hence, is indicative.

Both MGU and Calicut University are popular universities in Kerala. In the NIRF 2023 rankings, MG University leads Calicut on 31st spot and the latter has secured 70th position.  Hence, ranking-wise MGU is a better option. However, the course fee is more economical at the Calicut University. MGU MA fees range between INR 1,900 and INR 1.8 Lacs and at Calicut University, the MA fee range from INR 950 to INR 82,500. Candidates can consider their prorities (location, fees, and more) and make a choice.

Further, it must be noted that the mentioned fee is taken from unofficial sources. Hence, the actual amount may vary.

The university has not released the course-wise placement report for 2025 as of now. However, according to the NIRF report 2025, the key highlights of MG University placements 2024 for PG 2-year courses (which includes MA) are mentioned below:

MG University MA fee is cumulative of multiple fee components such as the tuition fee, hostel charges, enrolment fee, security deposit, and many more. The fee for MA courses varies for the courses on-campus and those offered by the affiliated colleges. Total tuition fee for this course range between INR 1,900 and INR 1.8 lakh. Moreover, the given fee range is cumulative of courses offered by the university on-campus as well as through its affiliated colleges, hence may vary.

A Common Admission Test (MGU CAT) is used for the purpose of the MG University application procedure for all courses offered on the university campus. To apply for any of the programmes, candidates must first register online at the MGU CAT official website. Candidates from the general category must pay a cost of INR 1,000, while applicants from the reserved category must pay a fee of INR 500. The steps for applying to MG University are listed below:

Step 1: Visit the official website of MGU.

Step 2: Click on new registration and register yourself.

Step 3: Fill in the required academic and personal details.

Step 4: Upload the required documents, including a qualifying exam mark sheet and a passport-size photograph.

Step 5: Pay the application fee online via debit/ credit cards or net banking.

Yes, Mahatma Gandhi University offers BSc (Hons) programmes across different specialisations. Some of the specialisations in which the course is offered are Physics, Food Science and Quality Control, Home Science, Botany, and more. Admission to this UG-level course is done based on merit in the last qualifying examination. Hence, aspirants scores in Class 12 are taken into consideration. The eligible students can apply through the university official website.

Mahatma Gandhi Univerity Common Admission Test (MGU CAT) application fee is announced category-wise. The application fee for general and open all-India quota candidates is INR 1,200 and INR 600 for the SC/ST candidates. Moreover, the fee for international candidates is UD 100. The fee payment shall be accepted in online mode via credit card, debit card, or net banking.

Mahatma Gandhi University was established in 1983. The university is approved by UGC and has been given an A grade by NAAC. The University of Kerala was established in 1937. The university is re-accredited by NAAC with an A+ grade. Kerala University has a score of 55.50 and ranks 24 among the top Universities in India by NIRF 2023, whereas MG University has been ranked 31 among the top Universities in India with a score of 53.44. 

MGU admissions 2024 are now closed. The students can apply for the desired UG and PG courses. Check below some important event dates:

• MGU UG application form was released on May 15 and the last date to apply was Jun 7. Additionally, the provisional merit list shall be published was Jun 12.
• The last date to apply for MBA and MGU-CAT was May 5, 2024. CAT-MGU was held between May 17 and May 18, 2024. Admission to most of the PG courses is based on MGU CAT conducted by the university.