About: Mahatma Gandhi University Common Admission Test (MGU CAT) 2018 is conducted by the Mahatma Gandhi University, Kottayam conducted for the admissions of LLM, MA, M.Sc, M.Ed courses.
Courses offered: Mahatma Gandhi University, Kottayam offers the Candidates who are aspiring to get admission into Postgraduate Programs like LLM, MA, M.Sc, M.Ed are supposed to take up the MGU CAT 2018.
Frequency: The MGU CAT 2018 is conducted only once in a year which is usually conducted in the month of May.The MGU CAT 2018 exams will be of two days.
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MGU CAT 2018 Highlights |
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Exam Name |
Mahatma Gandhi University Common Admission Test |
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Acronym |
MGU CAT |
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Conducted by |
University of Kerala |
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Exam Level |
University Level |
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Exam Type |
Post Graduation |
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Exam Frequency |
Yearly |
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Courses offered |
PG Programmes like LLM, M.Ed, M.Sc, MA etc. |
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Exam Time Duration |
90 minutes |
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Type of Questions |
Objective Type Questions and Descriptive |
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Marking Scheme |
For Every Correct Answer Plus (+) 1 Mark No Negative Marking |
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Examination Date |
5th May 2018 |
Registration Started: The MGU CAT 2018 Registration is started now i.e, 3rd March 2018 and the candidate has to make sure he/she submits the application within the deadline that will be on 31st March 2018. The candidates who are seeking admissions in MGU University can start the Registration.
Exam Date Announced: The MGU CAT 2018 Exam date is now announced officially by the authority which will be conducted on 5th May 2018 and 6th May 2018.
Admit Card: The MGU CAT 2018 Admit Card will be made available from 25th April 2018 on the official website of MGU CAT 2018.
Qualification: Candidates must have a Bachelor's degree from any recognized board/University with a minimum aggregate of 50% in any discipline.
Domicile: All the candidates except foreign students are eligible and can apply for MGU CAT 2018 the candidates can find the details regarding this in the official website of MGU CAT.
To know more details about the MGU CAT 2018 eligibility and acceptance criteria, click here.
Details: The candidates applying for MGU CAT 2018 have to select the group of examination while filling the application form, as per their choice. The candidates should enter the details such as personal details, qualification details, contact details etc while filling the application form.
Registration Payment: The MGU CAT 2018 application fee for general category is INR 500/- whereas for ST/SC it is INR 250/-. The payment can be done only through online.
Credentials: The admit card contains details like Candidate's name, Exam center, Date and Venue of MGU CAT 2018 examination. It is mandatory to take the MGU CAT 2018 Admit card to the examination hall.
Documents: It is mandatory to carry the MGU CAT 2018 admit card along with identity card to the examination hall, failing in it the candidate will not be allowed to enter the examination hall.
To know more information about how to access and download your MGU CAT 2018 admit cards, click here.
Exam Centres: There are four exam centers across Kerala conducting MGU CAT 2018 exams.
To know more details about the list of MGU CAT 2018 exam centers, click here.
Mode of examination: The MGU CAT 2018 Exam will be a Computer Based Test. Hence, Candidate should get accustomed to working in computer/laptops to get an idea.
Pattern/Duration: The MGU CAT 2018 exam comprises of Objective and descriptive type questions. The entire duration of the exam will be for 90 minutes. The Paper will be for a total of 200 Marks. For each Correct answer, 4 Marks will be awarded and there is no negative Marking.
To know more about the MGU CAT 2018 Latest exam pattern and trends, click here.
Level: Since MGU CAT 2018 is an entrance exam for Postgraduate exams, the level will be similar to that of qualifying exams(Undergraduate Degree)
Sections: There are an overall 2 sections consisting of objective and descriptive. The syllabus depends on the type of courses a candidate has applied for.
To know more details about the MGU CAT 2018 syllabus for each postgraduate courses, click here.
Credentials: The candidates are required to enter their Enrollment Number and Date of Birth to check his/her MGU CAT 2018 results.
Counseling: MGU CAT 2018 qualified students can apply for the counseling process after the results are declared.
Verification: Document verification will be done in the counseling process, on the basis of merit list, admissions will be done.
Application Form: The application forms for MGU CAT 2018 will be available from 3rd March 2018 and the final date to submit is 31st March 2018.
Admit Card: Candidates can download their MGU CAT 2018 admit card from 25th April 2018 in the official website.
Exam date: MGU CAT 2018 exam will be held on 5th May 2018.
Results: The result of MGU CAT 2018 declares on 28th May 2018 on the official website.
Qualification: Applicants should have an undergraduate degree to appear for the entrance exam.
Aggregate: General applicants must have scored the minimum required aggregate marks of the particular subject in the qualifying examination, according to the eligibility criteria.
Domicile: The candidate's eligibility criteria are to be an Indian national or Person of Indian Origin or Overseas citizen of India.
Online mode:
Visit the Official website.
Register yourself.
Fill the details regarding identity, qualification and contact details.
Upload a valid, clear copy of your passport size photograph.
Payment Ways: Candidate can make the payment of fee either via net banking/credit card/debit card or any online payment.
Note: Fees won't be accepted which are paid through offline.
Application form fee:
The application form charge INR 880 for general candidate.
The application form charges INR 440 for ST/SC categories.
Availability: Candidates can download admit card from the official website from 25th April 2018.
Login: Candidates has to put their credentials to log into the webpage
Display: Candidate after entering the username and password the admit card will display on the screen the candidate has to take a printout of the admit card.
Note:
Admit card is equivalent to hall ticket. It is mandatory to take Admit card to the examination hall.
Exam Pattern Highlights for MGU CAT 2018:
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Mode of Examination |
online |
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Pattern of Exam |
Objective and descriptive |
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Total Marks |
200 |
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Duration |
90 |
The syllabus of MGU CAT 2018 is dynamic and candidates can learn more and take steps forward.
The question paper will consist sections like which will make candidates understand and will be easy to prepare.
It is compulsory for the candidates who are attempting for MGU CAT 2018 are advised to prepare well for the topics that are mentioned.
The candidate will get the result of MGU CAT 2018 which declares on 28th May 2018.
Usually, the result will be available online on the official website. And a print out should be taken for future reference.
Rank List:
The ranking list will be prepared according to:
The marks scored in the entrance examination (converted into 1000), and
The Bonus marks or the marks.
"The rank list for M.Ed. will be prepared on the basis of marks obtained in the entrance examination and the marks obtained in the qualifying examination in the ratio of 50:50."
Resolving of Tie:
In case of a tie between two or more candidates who have scored similar index marks, the tie will be resolved according to the following two points:
The candidate with more marks in the entrance exam will be given priority.
The candidate older in age will be given priority in case two candidates secure the same marks in the entrance test.
Candidates who qualify the MGUT CAT 2018 can apply for the counseling process.The eligible candidate's list as well as according to the reservation category will be published separately in the University portal
The counseling process starts from 5th June 2018 and continues for three dates from starting date of counseling.
Seat allotted to the candidate depends upon the marks scored by the candidate and availability of seats.
What type of Questions are asked in MGU CAT? Are they multiple choice questions or descriptive type questions?
Hi Mona,
MGU CAT question papers will have both Objective type (MCQs) and Descriptive type.
Click here to know about the MGU CAT exam pattern.
Good Luck!!
Is there any reservation quota for Foreign candidates in MGU CAT?
Can you tell me the sectional marks of MGU CAT exam?
Hi Himanshu,
MGU CAT exam contains two section. Exam section will be of 100 marks.
To know more about MGU CAT exam Click Here.
I am 27 years old, can I apply for MGU CAT exam?
Hi Anchit,
There is no age limit for MGU CAT exam so you can apply for this exam
To know more about MGU CAT exam Click Here.
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