MG University, or Mahatma Gandhi University Kottayam, was established in 1983 and is one of the major Universities in the state of Kerala. 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.
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Mahatma Gandhi University has been reaccredited by NAAC with an A++ Grade. Recently, the university was approved by the UGC Distance Education Bureau for the conduct of online Honours program classes. According to the Study Abroad Aide Rankings, Mahatma Gandhi University is counted among the leading two per cent of universities in Asia.
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According to The World University Rankings 2024, MG University has acquired the second position in the whole of India. As per the ARIIA Rankings, MG University has been categorized as a Band-A institution among government and government-aided universities.
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According to the World University Rankings 2025, Mahatma Gandhi University falls in the rank band (401-500), thus acquiring first rank in the state of Kerela. The university has a cutting-edge infrastructural campus spread across 110 acres of land. The MG University campus provides all the basic amenities for the welfare of the students.
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MG University (MGU) has witnessed a 100% increment in the median package for the 5-year undergraduate courses during the last placement season as compared to the recruitment season before it.
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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.
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 |
MG University Cutoff 2024
The CUCAT cutoff scores for 2024 for various undergraduate courses are tabulated below.
| Institute Name |
Closing Rank for CUCAT Last Round (General Category Candidates belonging to Home State Quota) |
| BCA |
673 |
| B.Com in Finance and Taxation |
872 |
Other College Facilities
Accommodation
Auditorium
Cafeteria
Canteen
Computer Lab
Gym
Hostel
Library
Sports
College Ranking in different fields
| Sn. |
Name |
Rank Value |
College Possition |
Year |
Field |
| 1 |
NIRF |
100 |
17 |
2025 |
State Public University |
