MG University (MGU): Ranking, Courses, Fees, Admission, Placements

MG University, or Mahatma Gandhi University Kottayam, was established in 1983 and is one of the major Universities in the state of Kerala. In 2022, MG University Kerala ranked 51 Overall in the NIRF Rankings. MG University offers admission to undergraduate and postgraduate via the Common Admission Portal (CAP). MG University offers courses in disciplines like science, social science, humanities, engineering, technology, legal studies, pedagogy, pharmacy, and nursing. Admission to these courses is based on exams such as KEAM, CAT, CMAT, KMAT, MAT, XAT or Common Admission Test (CAT) MGU.

MG University is recognized by the University Grants Commission and is accredited with an 'A' grade by the National Assessment and Accreditation Council. MG University is AIU approved as well. MG University campus is spread across 110 acres and has all the latest facilities within the campus. 23 University Departments, 2 International and Inter-University Centre, 7 Inter University Centres, 10 Inter School Centres, 77 Govt./Aided Affiliated Colleges, 10 Autonomous Colleges, 200 Unaided Affiliated Colleges and 199 Recognized Research Centres come under the aegis of MG University.

MGU is one of the oldest universities in Kerala offering a wide variety of quality courses. Read more at GetMyUni Verdict about its faculties.

Table of Contents

• MG University Quick Insights
• MG University Admission Dates 2023
• MG University Ranking
• MG University Courses
• MG University Departments
• MG University Admission
• Why choose MG University? 
• MG University Top Affiliated Colleges
• MG University Cutoff
• MG University Result
• MG University Infrastructure
• MG University Placement
• MG University Scholarship
• MG University Collaboration
• MG University Faculty
• MG University Alumni

MG University Quick Insights

MG University is one of Kerala's most sought-after institutes of higher education. It is set up 12km from Kottayam and has jurisdiction over the revenue districts of Kottayam, Ernakulam, Idukki, and parts of Pathanamthitta and Alappuzha. Some key points about the university are tabulated below.

Mahatma Gandhi University, Kottayam
Year of Establishment	1983
Type of Institute	Public
Recognition	UGC, AIU
Accreditation	NAAC-A
Program Levels Offered	Undergraduate, Postgraduate, Doctoral
Infrastructure Facilities	Hostel blocks, dining, sports facilities, a cultural complex
Campus Area	110 Acres
Location	Kottayam, Kerala

MG University Admission Dates 2023

MG University offers admission to all its courses via national or state-level entrance exams. Candidates need to register themselves on the Common Admission Portal (CAP) on the official website. The tentative admission dates are tabulated below.

Event	Important Dates (Tentative)
Last Date of PG Applications	July 2023
Last date of UG applications	August 2023
1st Round of Allotment-UG	August 2023
1st Round of Allotment-PG	August 2023
2nd round of Allotment-UG	August 2023
2nd Round of Allotment-PG	August 2023
3rd Round of Allotment-UG	August 2023
3rd Round of Allotment-PG	August 2023
Admissions Closed (UG/PG)	October 2023

MG University Ranking

MG University is one of the top universities in Kerala. In 2022, it was ranked 51 in overall in NIRF Rankings 2022. Some other ranking of the institute are.

• MG University ranked 30 among universities in the NIRF Rankings 2022.
• MG University ranked in the 401-500 band in World QS Rankings 2022.
• MG University ranked 18 Overall by The Week 2021.
• MG University ranked 52 Overall by NIRF Rankings 2021.
• MG University ranked 49 Overall by NIRF Rankings 2020.
• MG University ranked 23 Overall by The Week 2020.
• MG University ranked 55 Overall by Outlook 2019.
• MG University ranked 49 Overall by The Week 2019.

MG University Courses

MG University offers admission to UG, PG and Doctoral courses. MGU offers 52 specialisations for Bachelor of Arts (BA), 43 for Bachelor of Science (BSc), 14 for Bachelor of Commerce (BCom), 8 for Bachelor of Technology (BTech), 27 for Master of Arts (MA), 44 for Master of Science (MSc), 10 for Master of Commerce (MCom) and 6 for Master of Technology (MTech) programmes. Some details about the courses are.

Course	Duration	Selection Criteria
BA	3 years	CAT-MGU score
BSc	3 years	CAT-MGU score
BCom	3 years	CAT-MGU score
BTech	4 years	KEAM/JEE Mains score
MA	2 years	CAT-MGU
MSc	2 years	CAT-MGU
MBA	2 years	MAT/CMAT/KMAT
MCom	2 years	CAT-MGU
MTech	2 years	GATE
PhD	3-5 years	Entrance test

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MG University Fee Details

MG University accepts online fee submissions. The fee-related information about the courses offered at MGU are listed below.

Course	Total Tuition Fee
BA	INR 54,000
BCA	INR 1.13 Lakh
BSW	INR 54,000
MEd	INR 75,000
MBA	INR 1.93 Lakh

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MG University Departments

MG University has 17 departments, including Distance Education, which conduct various courses. The departments are responsible for all academic and co-curricular activities at the university.

Behavioural Sciences	Biosciences	Chemical Sciences	Computer Science
Life Long Learning and Extensions	Environmental Science	Gandhian Thought and Development Studies	International Relations and Politics
Indian Legal Thought	Letters	Management and Business Studies	Pure and Applied Physics
Pedagogical Sciences	Social Sciences	Physical Education and Sports Sciences	Tourism Studies

MG University Admission

MG University offers admission to undergraduate, postgraduate, doctoral and short-term courses. These include BSc, BCom, BA, BTech, BSW, MTech, MCom, MSc, MTech and PhD. The admissions to these courses are based on national and state-level exams such as KEAM, CAT, CMAT, KMAT, MAT, XAT or Common Admission Test (CAT) MGU. 

MG University Eligibility Criteria

Before applying for the courses at MG University, students must fulfil the eligibility criteria laid down by the university.

BA LLB Eligibility Criteria

• Candidate should have completed the Higher Secondary School Examination [10+2] from a recognised board.
• A valid CAT-MGU score.

BTech Eligibility Criteria

• Candidate should have completed the Higher Secondary School Examination [10+2] from a recognised board with Physics, Chemistry and Math.
• A valid KEAM/JEE Mains score.

MBA Eligibility Criteria

• Candidate should have graduated in a relevant subject from a recognized university.
• A valid CAT/XAT/MAT/CMAT/KMAT score.

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Why choose MG University?

MG University, or Mahatma Gandhi University Kottayam was established in 1983 and is one of the major Universities in the state of Kerala. It is a UGC, and AIU recognised and NAAC-A accreditated university. Spread across 110 acres, MG University has 23 University Departments, 2 International and Inter-University Centre, 7 Inter University Centres, 10 Inter School Centres, 77 Govt./Aided Affiliated Colleges, 10 Autonomous Colleges, 200 Unaided Affiliated Colleges and 199 Recognized Research Centres come under the aegis of MG University.

MG University Academic Advantages

• MG University offers a plethora of courses in science, social science, humanities, engineering, technology, legal studies, pedagogy, pharmacy, and nursing.
• MG University established an International Academic Convention Centre with all latest state of the art facilities.
• MG University is equipped with all the latest learning tools, such as SWAYAM, MOOC, GIAN, STRIDE, IMPRESS, and Vidyutaram.
• MG University has various advanced studies-focused schools like the Centre for Environmental Studies and Sustainable Development, Inter-UniversityCentre for BioMedicalResearch, Inter-UniversityCentre for Disability Studies, Inter-University Centre for Social Science Research and Extension, Inter-University Centre for Studies in Science of Music and Instrumentation Center that provide dynamic methods of teaching and learning.
• MGU has world-class faculty. The faculty has made the university and country proud by having 20 patents to their name.

MG University Top Affiliated Colleges

MG University has over 100 colleges under its aegis. The colleges also offer various UG, PG and doctoral courses in various disciplines. These include.

APJ Abdul Kalam School of Architecture	Nirmala College	Ave Stella Maris College of Commerce & Industry
Bharata Mata College of Commerce & Arts	Marian College,Kuttikanam	Chinmaya College of Arts, Commerce & Science
DB Pampa College	Devamatha College	Girideepam Institute of Advanced Learning
Henry Baker College	Indira Gandhi College of Arts & Science	Kristu Jyoti College of Management & Technology

MG University Cutoff

MG University KEAM cutoff 2022 and MGU-CAT result has been released. The results were published in three rounds and can be checked on the cee.kerala.gov.in website. The admissions to MG University are based on cutoff and merit.

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MG University Result

MG University publishes all its entrance and semester results on its official website. Students/candidates can click on the results tab on the homepage and enter their login details to access the results.

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MG University Infrastructure

MG University has a 110-acres campus that is well-planned and has all the latest learning and non-academic related facilities. MG University has been an excellent example of sustainability by incorporating water harvesting into its infrastructure. Some other facilities at MG University include.

• Hostel
• Academic Blocks
• Healthcare facilities
• Gym
• Rainwater harvesting
• Smart Classes
• Web Centre
• Sophisticated Analytical instrument Facilities 
• Inter-University Instrumentation Centre
• Miyawaki Forest

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MG University Placements

MG University has a training and placement cell for guiding students towards a bright career. The placement committee comprises of faculty and students, with the Director as the Chairman and one faculty member as the placement officer. An Employment Readiness Program is conducted for students, equipping them for the placement season. As per the data available, in 2021

• The median package for 2-year PG courses was INR 6 LPA.
• The median package for 1-year PG course was INR 4.9 LPA

MG University Top Recruiters

Some of the top companies that visit the MG University campus are.

Future Group (Big Bazaar)	EBEN Telecom	L&T Construction
Vettoor Construction	SBI Life Insurance	Paragon Polymer Products
Volkswagen Nissan	Mahindra Finance	UAE Exchange

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MG University Scholarship

MG University offers various scholarships through fellowships, fee waivers and financial assistance. The scholarships available at the NSP Government of India are also accepted at the university. Some scholarships available at MGU are.

Scholarship	Description
Emeritus Scholarship	It is a UGC-scholarship. A total of 200 scholarships (100 for science and humanities) are awarded to studemts. A monthly stipend of INR 20,000 is provided to students.
Post Matric Scholarship for Minorities	A scholarship equivalent to the academic fee is awarded to students from minority backgrounds with family income less than INR 2 LPA.
State Merit Scholarship (DCE)	A sum of INR 1250 and INR 1500 is awarded to undergraduate and postgraduate students, respectively, whole family income is less than INR 1 LPA.

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MG University Collaboration

MG University has been a centre of excellence and aims to learn and aid research and development nationally and internationally. MGU ha collaborated with various institutes for the same. These are.

International Collaboration

Country	Partnering Institute
USA	University of Houston, Brown University,Earlham College
Iran	University of Tehran, ran National Institute of Materials and Energy,
Israel	Ariel University,
China	Xi’an Jiaotong University, College of Life Science and Technology, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Beijing University of Chemical Technology,
Algeria	University of Blida1
Austrailia	Deakin University
Taiwan	Ming Chi University of Technology
France	University of Paris,  University of DuMaine
Slovenia	ožef Stefan International Postgraduate School
Germany	GSF-National Research Centre

National Collaborations

• National Institute for Mental Health and Neuro Sciences, Bangalore
• National Institute for Visually Handicapped, Dehradun
• Delhi Policy Group, New Delhi
• Appollo Tyres, Chalakkudy
• St. John the Baptist College of Special Education, Changanacherry·        
• Nirmala Sadan Training College for Special Education, Muvattupuzha
• Snehasadan College of Special Education, Angamaly·        
• Janey College of Allied Health, Ernakulam·        
• St.John of  God College Special Education, Pampady·        
• AWH College of Education, Calicut

MG University Faculty

MG University has over 100 teachers, and they have exceptional academic records. The faculty is research-oriented and has 20 patents to their name. Some achievements of the faculty include.

• Prof. Sabu Thomas, Vice Chancellor, MG University and his PhD Student Mr Avinash R. Pai bagged the National award at the 11th National Petrochemical Awards held at New Delhi on September 27, 2022.
•  Prof. Sabu Thomas, Prof. Nandakumar Kalarikkal, Dr Ajitha, Dr Geethamma, Dr Lovely Mathew, and Dr Aswathi have been awarded the patent for developing a Polymeric Nanocomposite that can block electromagnetic waves emitted by mobile phones.

MG University Alumni

MG University has produced leaders, innovative and creative minds through the years. Some of these notable alumni are.

Notable Alumni	Profession
Kurian Joseph	Former Judge, Supreme Court
Sreenath Bhasi	Indian Actor
Sabu Thomas	Vice Chancellor, MG University
Nayanthara	Indian Actress
AK Antony	Former Minister of Defence
KG Balakrishnan	Former CJI
Asin	Indian Actress