Mahatma Gandhi University(MG University) was established on 2 October 1983 and has jurisdiction over the revenue districts of Kottayam, Ernakulam, Idukki and parts of Pathanamthitta and Alappuzha. It is a University that conducts a range of programmes at the undergraduate, postgraduate, M Phil and doctoral levels through its 16 University Departments, 7 Self-Financing Departments, 82 Aided Affiliated Colleges (of which 8 are Colleges with Potential for Excellence), 158 Unaided Affiliated Colleges and 73 Recognized Research Institutes. It imparts education in the conventional disciplines of science, social science and the humanities as well as in the professional disciplines of medicine, nursing, pharmacy, dentistry, engineering, technology, pedagogy and legal studies. The university has been accredited (B+) by the National Assessment and Accreditation Council, India
MG University Schools and Departments
Mahatma Gandhi University have 16 Departments they are –
- School of Behavioral Science
- School of Bio science
- School of Chemical Science
- School of Computer Science
- School of Distance Education,
- School of Environmental Science
- School of Gandhian thought and development studies
- School of Indian legal thought
- School of International relation & politics
- School of Printing & publishing
- School of Letters
- School of Pedagogical sciences
- School of Physical education & sports science
- School of Pure and applied physics
- School of Management & business studies
- School of Social Science
- School of Tourism Studies
MG University Departments and Courses
| Courses | Eligibility and Selection |
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| School of Behavioral Science | |
| M.Sc Disability Studies and Reliability Sciences | Degree in Arts with not less than 45% marks or any science degree with minimum of 50% marks |
| M.Sc. Psychology | B.A. or BSc Psychology with not less than 50% marks |
| M.Phil Special Education and Rehabilitation Sciences | PG in special education / Med degree with not less than 55% marks |
| M.Phil Rehabilitation Psychology | Masters degree in psychology with not less than 55% marks |
| M.Phil Behavioral Medicine and Rehabilitation (Full time) | MBBS with not less than 55% marks. Preference to PG holders in medicine |
| M.Phil Behavioral Medicine and Rehabilitation (Part time) | MBBS with not less than 55% marks. Preference to PG holders in medicine |
| M.Phil Behavioral Science and Rehabilitation Nursing | MSc Nursing with not less than 55% marks. |
| Ph.D: Special Education, Psychology, Rehabilitation Medicine and Inter Disciplinary Researches | . |
| School of Bio-sciences | |
| M.Sc in Biochemistry | The selection to the M.Sc Programmes will be based on the marks in B.Sc examination, Entrance test and the Interview. |
| M.Sc in Biotechnology | The selection to the M.Sc Programmes will be based on the marks in B.Sc examination, Entrance test and the Interview. |
| M.Sc in Microbiology | The selection to the M.Sc Programmes will be based on the marks in B.Sc examination, Entrance test and the Interview. |
| M.Sc in Biophysics | The selection to the M.Sc Programmes will be based on the marks in B.Sc examination, Entrance test and the Interview. |
| M.Phil | The selection will be based on the marks in M.Sc examination, Entrance test and Interview. |
| Ph.D | . |
| School of Chemical Sciences | |
| MSc (Inorganic Chemistry) | The admission for the M.Sc and M.Phil. programs is based on an all round performance in a national level entrance examination , marks in the qualifying examination and a subject Interview. The admission for Ph.D. is based on a national level entrance examination or on NET/GATE performance. |
| MSc (Organic Chemistry) | |
| MSc(Physical Chemistry) | |
| MSc (Polymer Science) | |
| MPhil (All Branches in Chemistry) | |
| PhD (All Branches in Chemistry) | |
| School of Computer Sciences | |
| M.Sc.Computer Science | Student’s with a bachelor’s degree in Computer Science/Computer Application and having minimum 55 percent marks are eligible to appear for the entrance exam. |
| Ph.D in Computer Science | Post graduates in Computer Science with minimum 55 percent marks who have passed the entrance examination conducted by the University are eligible to apply for the Ph.D programme. |
| School of Distance Education | |
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BA Sociology-SDE |
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| BBA | |
| BBM | |
| BCA | |
| BCom with Computer | |
| BCom With Travel and Tourism | |
| BLiSc | |
| Bsc Computer Science | |
| BTS(Bachelor of Tourism Studies) | |
| LLM | |
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MA English Language & Literature |
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MA Multimedia |
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MA Sociology |
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| MBA | |
| MCA | |
| MCom | |
| MscIT | |
| MSc Mathematics | |
| School of Environmental Sciences | |
| M.Sc. Environment Science and Management | B.Sc. Degree in any of the optional subjects – Botany/Zoology/Chemistry/Physics/Life Science/ Environmental Science/ Environmental Management/ Geography/Geology/ Microbiology/ Biotechnology/ Biochemistry/ Plant or Animal Science/ Agriculture/ Fisheries/ Aquaculture/ Forestry/Horticulture/ B.Tech in Civil, Mechanical, Chemical, Environmental or equivalent examination with not less than 55% |
| M.Sc. Environment Science and Disaster Management | B.Sc. Degree in any subject with not less than 55% marks in Part III. |
| M.Phil. in Environment Management | Masters Degree in Botany/Zoology/Physics/Chemistry/Life Science/ Environment Sciences/ Environment Science and Management/ Ecology/ Geology/ Earth Sciences/ Geography/ Microbiology/ Biotechnology/ Biochemistry/ Plant or Animal Science/ Fishery science/ Aquaculture/ Forestry/ Horticulture/ Disaster Management/ agriculture/Engineering with not less than 55% marks. |
| Ph.D. (Full time & Part time) | PG in any branch of science other than mathematics |
| PG. Diploma Course | |
| School of Gandhian Thought and Development Studies | |
| MA Gandhian Studies | |
| MA Development Studies | |
| MPhil in Gandhian Studies | |
| MPhil in Development Studies | |
| PhD | |
| School of Indian Legal Thought | |
| B.A LLB Hons | 50 % marks in Higher Secondary or Plus Two examination recognized by the Mahatma Gandhi University or any other examination recognized as equivalent |
| LLB Hons | 50 % marks in Higher Secondary or Plus Two examination recognized by the Mahatma Gandhi University or any other examination recognized as equivalent |
| LLM | A candidate who has passed the LL.B Examination of the Mahatma Gandhi University, or of any other University recognized as equivalent thereto and has secured not less than 55% of the marks in the aggregate |
| PhD | |
| School of International Relations and Politics | |
| M.A in Politics and International Relations | |
| M.A in Politics and Human Rights | |
| M.A in Public Policy and Governance | |
| M.Phil. in Politics and International Relations | |
| PhD in Politics and International Relations | |
| School of Letters | |
| It offers interdisciplinary areas of specialization such as comparative literature, literacy/cultural theory, theater/performance studies, translation studies, women’s writing and cinema studies | |
| School of Pedagogical Sciences | |
| M Ed | |
| PhD | |
| MPhil | |
| School of Physical Education and Sports Sciences | |
| School of Pure and Applied Physics | |
| MSc. Physics | B. Sc. Degree in Physics with Mathematics as subsidiary with not less than 55 % marks in Part III. (For SC/ST candidates only pass in the qualifying examination is needed) |
| M. Phil Physics |
M. Sc. Degree in Physics with 55% marks. (For SC/ST candidates only 50% marks is required) |
| Ph.D | |
| School of Management and Business Studies | |
| MBA in Marketing,Finance,Human Resource Management, Information Technology | |
| MPhil | |
| PhD | |
| School of Social Science | |
| Mphil in Anthropology, Economics, History, Sociology, human Ecology/natural history, Social Transformation and Empowerment, Social Science Policy | |
| MA in Anthropology, Economics, History | |
| PhD | |
| Department of Life Long Learning and Extension | |
| Certificate course in Yoga & Naturopathy | |
| Certificate course in Counselling | |
| Certificate course in Management of Learning Disabilities | |
| Certificate course in Geriatric & Dementia Care | |
| Certificate course in First Aid | |
| Certificate course in Organic Farming | |
| Diploma in geriatric and Dementia Care | |
| Diploma course in Naturopathy & Yoga Therapy | |
| Diploma in Counselling | |
| School of Tourism Studies | |
| Master of Tourism Management (MTM) with specialization in Aviation Management, Tour Operations and Health Tourism | A student holding Bachelor Degree (10+2+3) with minimum 50% marks in any discipline of this university or any other university recognized by Mahatma Gandhi University is eligible to apply for this academic programme. |
MG University Facilities
- Scholarships– All Scholarships are distributed to candidates on the basis of merit in their qualifying examinations.
- Student Union
- Library- The Mahatma Gandhi University Library is situated in the main campus of the University at Athirampuzha, 14 kms away from Kottayam town, on the top of the Priyadarshini hills.The Mahatma Gandhi University is one of the first fifty Universities to come under the UGC-Infonet Programme. Through UGC-Infonet E-journals Consortium, the University library provides access to more than 4000 journals and databases.
Library is open from 8 A.M to 7 P M on all working days10 A M to 2 P M on Second Saturdays and Sundays. - Placement Cell
Mahatma Gandhi University Loation and Development
Mahatma Gandhi University is located in Kottayam Kerala, India in the Priyadarsini Hills, 13 kilometers from Kottayam Railway Station and 4 kilometers from Ettumannoor. Mahatma Gandhi University has made its presence outside its territorial jurisdiction through the 72 off campus centres — 55 centres within Kerala, 9 outside Kerala and at 8 global locations.The university has 223 affiliated colleges spread over five districts in central Kerala.
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