Mahatma Gandhi University (MGU), Kottayam was established in 1983.
One of the four affiliating universities in Kerala, is the premier educational institution that strives to fulfill the higher educational needs of the people of Central Kerala.
Mahatma Gandhi University, one of the major Universities in Kerala, is a premier educational institution that strives to fulfill the higher educational needs of the people from Central Kerala. Set on the sprawling 110-acre Priyadarsini Hills Campus at Athirampuzha, 12 kms off Kottayam, the University also has two satellite campuses in Kottayam . The University was established on 2nd October 1983 and has jurisdiction over the revenue districts of Kottayam, Ernakulam, Idukki and parts of Pathanamthitta and Alappuzha. The Institution offers a large number of programmes at the Undergraduate, Postgraduate, M Phil and Doctoral levels through its 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 (of which 8 are Colleges with a Potential for Excellence), 200 Unaided Affiliated Colleges and 199 Recognized Research Centres. It imparts education in the interdisciplinary as well as conventional disciplines of Science, Social Science and Humanities besides in the professional disciplines like Engineering, Technology, Legal Studies, Pedagogy, Pharmacy and Nursing.
The University is well known for wide variety of specializations at the Under graduate, Post graduate and Professional programmes through its affiliated colleges keeping pace with industry and market requirements. There are 52 specialisations for Bachelor of Arts (B.A), 43 for Bachelor of Science (B.Sc), 14 for Bachelor of Commerce (B.Com), 8 for Bachelor of Technology (B.Tech), 27 for Master of Arts (M.A), 44 for Master of Science (M.Sc), 10 for Master of Commerce (M.Com) and 6 for Master of Technology (M.Tech) programmes.
VISION
"Mahatma Gandhi University envisions to excel in the field of higher education and cater to the scholastic and developmental needs of the individual, throgh continuous creation of critical knowledge base for the society's sustained and inclusive growth."
MISSION
To create an environment that would foster higher education in its area of jurisdiction
To create educated individuals qualified in specialized areas of knowledge
To plan and implement academic programmes of the highest quality that would foster the holistic development of individuals who will be empowered to act as the conscience of society
To conduct and support undergraduate, postgraduate and research-level programmes of quality in sciences, the humanities, social sciences, and the professional disciplines
To foster research and extension activities directed at the reorganization of existing knowledge and the creation of new knowledge for the development of society
To help in the creation and development of manpower that would provide intellectual leadership to the community
To provide skilled manpower to the professional, industrial and service sectors in the country so as to meet global demands
To help promote the cultural heritage of the nation and preserve the biodiversity of the region
To promote national development by imparting education and culture to the people of the areas coming under the jurisdiction of the University
To develop itself into an institution with the highest standards of excellence without losing sight of the importance of social equity.
Re accredited by NAAC with A Grade (3.24 CGPA)
Winners of the Chancellors award for the best University for 3 times(2016,2018 and 2020)
NIRF Ranking – 30th position in University Category and 52 in Overall Category
ARIIA (Atal Ranking of Institutions on Innovation Achievements) Ranking – 3rd Position in General Non-Technical Institutions (Innovation Cell,Ministry of Education, Government of India)
TIMES HIGHER EDUCATION WORLD UNIVERSITY RANKING – 6th Position among Indian Universities and in 401-500 band in the world.
The Asia University Ranking – 139th Position
The Young University Ranking – 142th Position
Times Emerging Economies University Ranking 2022 – 101th Position.
Streams | Mode | Duration | Eligibilty |
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Bachelor of Technology in Civil Engineering | Full Time | 4 Years | 10+2 |
Bachelor of Technology in Electrical Engineering | Full Time | 4 Years | 10+2 |
Bachelor of Technology in Electronic and Communication Engineering | Full Time | 4 Years | 10+2 |
Streams | Mode | Duration | Eligibilty |
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Bachelor of Medicine & Bachelor of Surgery | Full Time | 5 Years 6 Months | 10+2 |
Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery | Full Time | 5 Years 6 Months | 10+2 |
Doctor of Medicine | Full Time | 3 Years | MBBS |
Streams | Mode | Duration | Eligibilty |
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Bachelor of Computer Applications | Correspondence | 3 Years | 10+2 |
Streams | Mode | Duration | Eligibilty |
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Bachelor of Commerce | Full Time | 3 Years | XII |
Streams | Mode | Duration | Eligibilty |
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Bachelor of Business Administration | Full Time | 3 Years | +2 |
Streams | Mode | Duration | Eligibilty |
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Bachelor of Arts | Full Time | 3 Years | XII |
Bachelor of Education | Full Time | 2 Years | 10+2+3 |
Bachelor of Physical Education | Full Time | 4 Years | 10+2 |
Master of Arts in Economics | Full Time | 2 Years | B.A |
Master of Arts in Hindi | Full Time | 2 Years | B.A |
Master of Arts in History | Full Time | 2 Years | B.A |
Master of Arts in Political Science | Full Time | 2 Years | B.A |