Where can I apply for MGU CAT?

The MGU CAT application form is made available on the MGU and the entrance exam official websites. Students can visit the website to apply. Moreover, before aplying, they are advised to read the instructions carefully.

Which is better among Kerala University and MG University for MSc?

Both KU and MGU are popular universities in Kerala state. Based on the university rankings and fees, Kerala University has a better ranking, however, MGU MSc fees is more economical. Candidates can check details from the following table: University Name NIRF Rank ‘23 Total Tuition Fee* MG University 31 INR 1,900 - INR 2 lakh Kerala University 24 INR 2,200 - INR 2.28 lakh *This information is sourced from official website/ sanctioning body and is subject to change.

What is the seat intake of the MG University MSc programme?

The total seat intake is nearly 317 at the university. Additionally, the total number of seats available for MSc at the university and its affiliated colleges is 3932. Some of the MGU Kerala MSc specialisations along with the seat intake are mentioned in the table below: MSc Specialisation Seat Intake Botany & Plant Science Technology 14 Nano Science & Technology (Physics) 14 Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning 15 Physics 26 Food Science & Technology 26 Statistics 28 Mathematics 28 Data Science & Analytics 28 Computer Science 30 NOTE: The above-mentioned seat intake is as per past years' data. Hence, is indicative.

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MG University MSc Courses & Fees 2025: Eligibility & Selection, Application Process, Placements

Q: How are placements for MSc at MG University?

The MSc placement report 2024 is not released as of now. However, as per the university NIRF report 2025, the median package offered during MG University PG 2-year placements in 2024 stood at INR 5.5 LPA. In addition, a total of 455 students were placed out of 565 students during PG 2-year placements 2024.

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MG University MSc Eligibility & Highlights 2025

Mahatma Gandhi University (MGU) offer full-time MSc course in various specialisations. This PG-level course is also in distance mode. The two-year course is divided into four semesters. MSc course is offered by various MGU-affiliated colleges as well. MG University MSc admissions are conducted through MGU CAT. Admission at the university-affiliated colleges offering MSc courses is also through CPGET/KEAM.

Out of all the courses, MSc is the most popular programme offered at the University campus. Candidates must check out the course-specific eligibility requirements before applying for the course. A few of the MSc specialisations with the same eligibility criteria are mentioned below:

MSc Specialisations & Eligibility
Eligibility Criteria: BSc in Botany/ Zoology/ Biochemistry/ Biophysics/ Microbiology/ Biotechnology/ Chemistry/ Physics with 50% aggregate
Biochemistry	Microbiology
Biotechnology	--
Eligibility Criteria: BSc in Chemistry with Mathematics as one of the subsidiaries with 50% aggregate
Chemistry (Inorganic Chemistry)	Chemistry (Physical Chemistry)
Chemistry (Organic Chemistry)	Chemistry (Polymer Science)

NOTE: Each of the specialisations offered under BSc (Chemistry) has an intake of 12 students each, whereas all the above-mentioned remaining specialisations have an intake of 14 students each.

All the remaining MSc specialisations along with the eligibility criteria and seat intake are mentioned in the table below:

MSc Specialisation	Eligibility Criteria
Psychology	BA/ BSc with Psychology with an aggregate of 50%
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
Statistics	BSc in Mathematics or Statistics/ BSc(Triple main) with Mathematics/ Statistics and Computer Science as main subjects or BSc/ BVoc Data Science/ Data Analytics or BE/ BTech (Computer Science) with at least 50% aggregate

NOTE: The above-mentioned seat intake is as per past years' data. Hence, is indicative.

Read more: Complete List of MGU-Affiliated Colleges offering MSc

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Total Tuition Fees₹ 1.9K - 1.7L

Median Package₹ 50K - 7.3L

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Q: 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

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 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

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M.Sc. in Biotechnology

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M.Sc. in Statistics

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M.Sc. in Pure Chemistry

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M.Sc. in Geology

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M.Sc. in Biotechnology

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M.Sc. in Biophysics

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M.Sc. in Biotechnology

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M.Sc. in Zoology

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M.Sc. in Analytical Chemistry

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MG University M.Sc.
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Fee components	Amount (for 2 years)
Tuition	₹ 1.89 K - 1.68 L
One-time Payment	₹ 945 - 5.63 K
Other Fees	₹ 92.64 K
Total fee	₹ 2.83 K - 2.66 L

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MG University MSc Admission 2025: How to Apply?

Candidates can check below the MGU MSc admissions:

1 - MG University MSc Application Process 2025

MG University MSc application process is conducted through a Common Admission Test (MGU CAT). Candidates have to register online via the official website of MGU CAT to apply for any of the programmes. Below mentioned is the step-wise MG University application process:

a - Visit the official website of MGU CAT, www.cat.mgu.ac.in.

b - Click on new registration and register yourself.

c - Fill in the required academic and personal details.

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

e - Pay the application fee online via debit/ credit cards or net banking.

Read more: MGU CAT Application Process 2024

MG University MSc Application Process: Important Documents

The documents required at the time of the MGU Kerala MSc application process are as follows:

Class 10 and Class 12 mark sheet
BSc or equivalent bachelor’s mark sheet
Date of birth certificate
Passport-size photograph
Transfer certificate
Character certificate

Read: What is the admission process after MGU CAT exam?

2 - Appear for Entrance Exam

Candidates who have submitted their application successfully need to appear for the MGU CAT exam. In addition, the candidates applying at affiliated colleges that accept CPGET/KEAM scores can skip this step. All the important details related to MGU CAT are published on its official website.

3 - Declaration of Result

After the entrance exam, the university declared a cutoff or selection list. Students must clear the cutoff in order to be eligible.

4 - Admission Confirmation

Selected candidates further shall report for document verification. After the verification, seats are allotted to the eligible candidates. Furthermore, candidates have to pay some fee amount in order to confirm their seat.

MG University MSc Application Fee

Find below the categorise-wise MG University application fee:

Category	Application Fee
General	INR 1,100
Reserved (SC/ST)	INR 550

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MG University MSc Seats 2025

Mahatma Gandhi University MSc seat allotment is carried out based on merit/reserved seats. The maximum number of seats are available for the course on campus (317), while 3615 seats are available at the university-affiliated colleges. Candidates can check out the table given below for the MGU MSc seat bi-furcation:

MG University MSc Placements

Companies such as IndiGo Airlines, Kerala Holidays and Travel Que visited the campus during MG University placements 2023. According to MGU Kerala - Mahatma Gandhi University NIRF report 2023, the median package offered during MG University PG 2-year placements 2022 stood at INR 5 LPA. Further, a total of 87 students were placed out of 440 students during MG University PG 2-year placements 2022.

Particulars	Placement Statistics (2021)	Placement Statistics (2022)
PG 2-year median package	INR 6 LPA	INR 5 LPA
PG 2-year total students	367	440
PG 2-year students placed	111	87

MG University MSc vs Other Similar Universities

A comparison between top universities in Kerala offering MSc courses based on their rank and tuition fee is presented in the table given below:

University Name	NIRF Rank ‘23	Total Tuition Fee*
MG University	31	INR 1,900 - INR 2 lakh
Kerala University	24	INR 2,200 - INR 2.28 lakh
Calicut University	70	INR 2,200 - INR 2.3 lakh

*The fee range given here is cumulative of courses offered by the university on-campus as well as through its affiliated colleges. Also, mentioned fees across this page are as per unofficial sources. Hence, is indictaive.

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MG University MSc 2025 FAQs

Q: What is the MGU CAT application fee?

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.

Q: Which MSc courses are offered by MG University?

The university offers MSc in nearly 21 specialisations. These courses are available on campus. Many MGU Kerala affiliated institutes also offer the PG programme. Tabulated below are some of the MSc specialisations:

MG University MSc Specialisations
Psychology	Biotechnology	Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning
Botany & Plant Science Technology	Statistics	Computer Science
Data Science & Analytics	Physics	Biophysics
Microbiology	Biotechnology	Biochemistry

Q: What is the registration fee payment process for CPGET?

For registration, the candidates have to visit the websites Website. The registration is complete only when the candidates enter the required primary information including the number of entrance tests to be taken and the requisite registration fee is paid. The registration fee may be paid at any T.S./A.P. online centres or by using Credit / Debit Cards or by Net Banking. Once the registration is completed successfully, the candidate will receive a Registration ID, which should be preserved by the candidate for logging in to fill the online application and for future use, if any.

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