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Mahatma Gandhi University, Kerala

Coordinates: 9°39′35.7″N 76°31′49.6″E / 9.659917°N 76.530444°E / 9.659917; 76.530444
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Mahatma Gandhi University (MGU)
Emblem of Mahatma Gandhi University
MottoVidyayā Amṛtamaśnute (Sanskrit)[1]
Motto in English
Knowledge makes one immortal
TypePublic
Established1983; 42 years ago (1983)
ChancellorGovernor of Kerala
Vice-ChancellorDr. C.T. Aravinda Kumar
Location
Kottayam
,
Kerala
,
India
CampusSuburban
Websitewww.mgu.ac.in
Administrative Block, Mahatma Gandhi University
Convergence Academia Complex, Mahatma Gandhi University

Mahatma Gandhi University (MGU), commonly referred to as MG University, is a state owned public university headquartered in Kottayam in the state of Kerala, India. It was established on 2 October 1983 on Gandhi Jayanti day.[2]

Mahatma Gandhi University (formerly Gandhiji University) has been approved by University Grants Commission (UGC) and accredited with the highest grade of 'A++ (CGPA - 3.61) by the National Assessment and Accreditation Council of India. The university has 30 departments of teaching and research and around 300 affiliated colleges spread over five districts in central Kerala.

In March 2025, Mahatma Gandhi University, Kottayam has become the first university in the State to be awarded the prestigious Category 1 Grade by the University Grants Commission (UGC).[3] This recognition grants MGU extensive autonomy to launch new initiatives and establish institutions without prior UGC approval, making it the first university in the state to achieve this distinction.

Academics

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The university offers around 300 academic programmers (Bachelor's, Master's, Doctoral degrees) in the fields of Pure and Applied Sciences, Technology, Paramedical Studies, Nursing, Management, Law, Engineering, Gandhian Thought, Development Studies, International Relations, Inter disciplinary Integrated Master of Sciences, Politics, Physics, Nano Science, Disability Studies, Rehabilitation Sciences, Special Education, Psychology, Behavioural Medicine, Tourism, Journalism, Chemical Sciences, Polymer Engineering, Hospital Administration, Environmental Sciences, Disaster Management, Business Studies, Commerce, Economics, Arts, Pedagogical Studies, Hotel and Hospitality Management, Catering Science, Food and Nutrition, Computer Science, Biotechnology, Geo-informatics among others. Average annual student enrolment is around 40,000.[2]

Administration

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Prof. C. T. Aravindakumar serves as the Vice-Chancellor of the University. The registrar is Prof. (Dr.) Bismi Gopalakrishnan and Dr. Sreejith C. M. holds the charge of Controller of Examinations.

The university is funded by the University Grants Commission and the Government of Kerala.[2] It is a member of the Association of Indian Universities and the Association of Commonwealth Universities.[2] Association of Commonwealth Universities represents over 480 universities from Commonwealth countries.

Rankings

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University rankings
General – international
Times (World) (2024)[4]401-500
General – India
NIRF (Overall) (2024)[5]67
NIRF (Universities) (2024)[6]37


The National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF), 2024 ranked Mahatma Gandhi University 37th among top universities and 67th in the overall category in India. [5] .

The Times Higher Education (THE), London has ranked Mahatma Gandhi University amongst the top 500 universities in the World in THE World University Rankings 2025.[7]

In the Times Higher Education Asia University Rankings 2025, Mahatma Gandhi University has been placed at the 4th position among all Indian Universities.[8]

MGU was awarded the Chancellor’s Prize for The Best University in Kerala thrice in 2016, 2018 & 2020 making it the first university in the state to achieve this distinction.[9]

In the Times Higher Education (THE) Young University Rankings 2024, Mahatma Gandhi University had topped the list of Indian universities, ranking 81st globally. The ranking lists the world's best universities that are 50 years old or younger.[10]

Affiliated colleges

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Main article: List of colleges affiliated with Mahatma Gandhi University, Kerala

Location

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The university campus is located in the Priyadarsini Hills, Athirampuzha 12 Km from Kottayam Railway Station and 4 Km from Ettumanoor. To reach the campus, take deviation from M.C. Road at Ettumanoor or Gandhi Nagar. The nearest airport is Cochin International Airport situated at Nedumbassery, Cochin which is about 79 Km away. Private buses to Ernakulam starting from the Nagampadom bus stand at the northern end of the railway platform at Kottayam passes through the university.

Schools and Departments

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1. School of Behavioural Science

2. School of Bio-Science

3. School of Chemical Science

4. School of Computer Sciences

5. School of Distance Education

6. School of Environmental Science

7. School of Gandhian Thought and Development Studies

8. School of Indian Legal Thought

9. School of International Relations & Politics

10. Department of Printing & Publishing

11. School of Letters

12. School of Pedagogical Sciences

13. School of Physical Education & Sports Science

14. School of Pure and applied physics

15. School of Management & Business Studies

16. School of Social Sciences

17. Department of Lifelong Learning and Extension

18. School of Tourism Studies

19. School of Mathematics and Statistics

20. School of Artificial Intelligence and Robotics

21. School of Nano-science and Nanotechnology

22. School of Energy Materials

23. School of Food Science And Technology

24. School of Data Analytics

25. School of Gender Studies

26. School of Polymer Science and Technology

27. Department of Geology

28. K. N. Raj School of Economics

29. Institute for Integrated Programmes and Research in Basic Sciences (IIRBS)

30. The Institute for Multidisciplinary Programmes in Social Sciences (IMPSS)

31. Centre for Distance and Online Education (CDOE)

32. Directorate for Applied Short-term Programmes (DASP)

33. University Employment Information and Guidance Bureau

34. Civil Service Institute (CSI)


Inter-School /Inter-University /National /International Centres


1. Advanced Molecular Materials Research Centre (AMMRC)

2. National Institute of Plant Science Technology (NIPST)

3. Institute of Research in Learning Disability (IRLD)

4. University Centre for International Co-operation (UCIC)

5. Institute for Contemporary Chinese Studies (ICCS)

6. Centre for Yoga and Naturopathy (CYN)

7. Business Innovation and Incubation Centre (BIIC)

8. Sophisticated Analytical Instrument Facilities (SAIF)

9. Inter University Centre for Nanoscience and Nanotechnology (IIUCNN)

10. International Centre for Polar Studies (ICPS)

11. International Centre for Ultrafast Studies (ICUS)

12. Inter University Centre for Organic Farming and Sustainable Agriculture (IUCOFSA)

13. Advanced Centre of Environmental Studies and Sustainable Development (ACESSD)

14. Inter University Centre for Disability Studies (IUCDS)

15. Inter University Centre for Social Science Research and Extension (IUCSSRE)

16. The Inter University Instrumentation Centre (IUIC)

17. Inter University Centre for Biomedical Research and Super Speciality Hospital (IUCBR & SSH)

18. Inter University Centre for Studies in Science of Music (IUCSSM)

CARLIS

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Centre for Advanced Research in Library and Information Sciences (CARLIS) was established in 2010 for research on technologies that can transfer existing knowledge from traditional media to future proof digital media for the networked society.

CARLIS covers two main areas; Library Science and Information Science along with their applications using technologies developed in allied areas. CARLIS started Offering PhD programmes in 2010 and the areas of research are content management, digital archiving, multimedia resources, information administration, information economics, information infrastructures, IPR issues, knowledge warehousing, language technologies, Open Access protocols, resource sharing networks etc.

It is envisaged as a national centre and will have initially an Advisory Council with experts from India and abroad, an Honorary Director, experts from different areas in knowledge management as faculty. The research by the team associated to CARLIS has developed the Digital Library package with search mechanisms for Indian scripts used in Gandhi University on line Theses Library the first official Open Access Archive of PhD theses from Indian universities.[11]

Notable alumni

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See also

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References

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  1. ^ cosmic. "MG university". www.mgu.ac.in.
  2. ^ a b c d Gupta, Ameeta; Kumar, Ashish (2006). Handbook of Universities. New Delhi: Atlantic Publishers & Distributors. pp. 532–536. ISBN 978-81-269-0608-6.
  3. ^ Bureau, The Hindu (22 March 2025). "MGU awarded UGC Category 1 Grade". The Hindu. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 8 May 2025. {{cite news}}: |last= has generic name (help)
  4. ^ "World University Rankings 2024". Times Higher Education. 27 September 2023.
  5. ^ a b "National Institutional Ranking Framework 2024 (Overall)". National Institutional Ranking Framework. Ministry of Education. 12 August 2024.
  6. ^ "National Institutional Ranking Framework 2024 (Universities)". National Institutional Ranking Framework. Ministry of Education. 12 August 2024.
  7. ^ "Times Higher Education Ranking". Times Higher Education. Retrieved 6 May 2025.
  8. ^ "Manorama News". Malayala Manorama. Retrieved 6 May 2025.
  9. ^ Jones. "Chancellor's Award". Archived from the original on 28 December 2024. Retrieved 8 May 2025.
  10. ^ Bureau, The Hindu (16 May 2024). "Times Young University Rankings: MGU tops among Indian varsities". The Hindu. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 8 May 2025. {{cite news}}: |last= has generic name (help)
  11. ^ Jancy James, Dr and Raman Nair, R. and Sreekumar, G. Doctoral Research at Mahatma Gandhi University 1983-2008: a Bibliometric Analysis. University News, 2008, vol. 46, n. 51, 28 December 2008, retrieved 20 July 2013
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