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Overview

MGU CAT registration for 2024 has started. The last date for filling out MGU CAT application form 2024 is March 30 2024. M.Sc programs and various other programs are offered at Mahatma Gandhi University. You must have a minimum of 50% of a bachelor's degree to be eligible for MGU CAT.

MG University offers five exam centers for MGU CAT 2024 which you can choose during MGU CAT registration Thiruvananthapuram, Kottayam, Ernakulam, Kozhikode and Kannur. 

Latest Update:

MGU CAT exam dates 2024 have been announced. The exam will be conducted for two days, March 17 and 18 2024. MGU CAT exam 2024 will be conducted in three sessions: Session 1 will be from 09.00 AM - 11 AM, Session 2 will be from 11.30 AM - 1.30 PM and Session 3 will be from 02.30 PM - 04.30 PM.

MGU CAT 2024 is a university-level entrance exam for candidates seeking admission to various postgraduate programs at MGU. The Common Admission Test is conducted for admission to various teaching Departments/Schools of the University is conducted to provide admission to the most talented students to the University campus.

Ques: What is the exam date of MGU CAT?

Ans: MGU CAT will be conducted for two days March 17 and 18. The exam will conducted online. There will be three sessions for MGU CAT 2024. You can select any one of them.

Ques: When will MGU CAT admit card 2024 will be issued?

Ans: MGU CAT admit card will be issued on April 20 2024. You will be able to download MGU CAT admit card from the official website of Mahatma Gandhi University.

Ques: Which MBA scores are valid for MG University admission?

Ans: The MBA entrance exam scores that are valid for admission to MG University are CAT, CMAT and KMAT. Candidates must have passed any of these exams in the same academic year. 

MGU CAT Highlights

MGU CAT 2024 Highlights

Exam Highlights
Full Name Mahatma Gandhi University Common Admission Test
Conducting Body Mahatma Gandhi University 
Exam Level National
Official Website cat.mgu.ac.in.
Application Mode Online
Exam Mode Offline
Courses offered M.A., M.Sc., M.Ed., L.LM., MTTM
MGU CAT Dates

MGU CAT 2024 Dates

Given below MGU CAT 2024 exam scheduled for national candidates:

Event Dates 
Registration Starts February 15 2024 (Out)
Last Date to Apply March 30 2024
Availability of Admit card April 20 2024
Exam date

May 17 and 18, 2024
Provisional Rank List June 2024

MGU CAT 2024 Eligibility Criteria

Before filling the application form candidates must check the eligibility criteria according to their subject. If candidates are not able to satisfy the eligibility criteria his/her form can be disqualified at any stage. Check the following table to eligibility below:

Sl No Programmes Seats (Quota wise) Eligibility
State All India Open International
1 M Sc in Biochemistry 10 2 2 BSc degree in Botany, Zoology, Biochemistry, Biophysics, Micro- biology, Biotechnology, Chemistry, or Physics with not less than 50% marks in Part III
2 M Sc in Biotechnology 10 2 2
3 M Sc in Biophysics 05 1 2
4 M Sc in Microbiology 10 2 2
5 M Sc in Chemistry (Inorganic Chemistry) 8 2 2 B Sc in Chemistry with Mathematics and Physics as Subsidiaries with not less than 50% marks in Part III
6 M Sc in Chemistry (Organic Chemistry) 8 2 2
7 M Sc in Chemistry (Physical Chemistry) 8 2 2
8 M Sc in Chemistry (Polymer Chemistry) 8 2 2
9 M Sc in Computer Science 25 3 2 B Sc in Computer Science/ Computer Application/ B Sc IT/BCA/ B Sc with Computer Science as one of the main subject with not less than 50% marks in Part III
10 M Sc in Psychology 10 2 2 Pass in any graduate programme with not less than 50% marks.
11 M Sc in Physics 20 4 2 B Sc in Physics with Mathematics as one of the subsidiaries with not less than 50% marks in Part III.
12 M Sc in Environment Science & Management 10 2 2 B Sc degree in any of the following optionals; Botany, Zoology, Chem- istry, Physics, Geology, Geography, Life Science, Environment Science, Environment Management, Microbi- ology, Biotechnology, Biochemistry, Plant or Animal Science, Agriculture, Fisheries, Aquaculture, Horticulture, Forestry, B Tech in Civil/ Mechanical/ Chemical/ Environmental or equiva- lent examination with not less than 50% marks in Part III
13 M Sc in Environment Science and Disaster Management 10 2 2 B Sc degree in any subject with not less than 50% marks in Part III.
14 M A Politics and International Relations 15 3 3 BA in Economics/ Politics/ History/ Law with not less than 45% marks for Part III or B A in English/ Sociology/ Anthropology/ Psychology/ Geogra- phy/ Philosophy/ Commerce with 50% in Part III or B Sc in any branch with not less than 60% marks in Part III.
15 M A Politics and Human Rights 05 1 1
16 M A Politics( Public Policy and Gover- nance): 05 1 1
17 M A Economics 16 4 2 Bachelors degree in Economics Math- ematics/Statistics under 10+2+3 pattern of education with atleast 45% marks in Core and Complementary subjects or equivalent degree from an institution approved by Mahatma Gandhi University.
18 M A in Malayalam 10 0 0 Bachelor’s degree in Malayalam with not less than 45% marks (or CGPA of 1.8) in Part III or degree in Arts/Sci- ence with a minimum of 50% marks in Part II Malayalam
19 M A in English 10 2 2 Bachelor’s degree in English with not less than 45% marks in Part III or de- gree in Arts/Science with a minimum of 50% marks in Part I English.
20 M A in Gandhian Studies 12 2 2 Pass in any graduate programme with 45% marks in Part III.
21 M A in Development Studies 12 2 2
22 M A History 10 2 2 Bachelor’s degree in the faculty of Social Sciences with not less than 45% marks in Part III.
23 MA Anthropology 5 1 2
24 Master of Tourism and Travel Management 20 2 2 Bachelor’s degree (including profes- sional degrees) with not less than 50% marks in any discipline of this University or any other University recognized by Mahatma Gandhi Uni- versity.
25 Master of Education (M Ed) Programme with Specialization in Language Educa- tion (English, Hindi, Malayalam, Sanskrit, Arabic), Mathematics, Science, Social Sci- ence, Commerce, Computer Education 50 0 0 B Ed with not less than 55% marks
26 Master of Law (LLM) one year programme 20 4 2 Pass in LLB or equivalent examination approved by MG University with 50% marks
MGU CAT Registration

MGU CAT 2024 Application Form

MGU CAT 2024 Application forms has already been released in February and candidates can apply till March, 2024.

Check the steps to fill MGU CAT 2024 Application form:

Step: 1 Registration

  1. Candidates can fill the online application form through the official website i.e. cat.mgu.ac.in
  2. Click on the link  ‘MGU CAT Application Form’
  3. Fill the registration form to get Application Number.
  4. Candidates have to fill the information like Candidates Name, Date of birth and Email ID, etc.
  5. After filling all the credentials click on ‘submit’
  6. After the successful submission of registration form candidate will get an application number.

Step: 2 Filling details in Application Form

After successful payment of fee, candidates have to fill the following details:

  • Personal details
  • Basic details
  • Educational details
  • Communicational details, etc.

Step: 3 Fee Payment  

  1. Candidates can make payment through the official website
  2. Login to the candidates portal with the help of application number
  3. Candidates can make payment via
    • Debit Card
    • Credit Card
    • Net Banking

Posting Application Form

  1. Applicants of M.Ed programmes should send the hard copy of the application form to the address given below:

Director,
School of Pedagogical Sciences,
Mahatma Gandhi University,
PIN 686560

  1. Candidates have to post the print of Application form to the address given below:

Director,
School of Distance Education,
Mahatma Gandhi University,
Kottayam-686560

MGU CAT 2024 Application Fee

After registration process candidates have to make payment. Candidates can pay application fee via credit card/debit card/net banking as per their convenience. The application fee will be as follows:

Category Fee
General Category INR 1000
Reserved Category INR 500
MGU CAT Admit Card

MGU CAT 2024 Admit Card

Candidates can download their Admit Card from the official website. It is an important document carrying information about candidate and exam. It acts as an identity proof and a gateway to examination hall. No candidate will be allowed inside the examination hall without the Admit Card. Candidates must preserve their Admit card even after the exam, for further process.

Given below are the steps to download MGU CAT 2024 Admit Card:

  1. Visit the official website.
  2. Click on the link ‘Admit Card’
  3. Provide the required information like registration number, name and date of birth, etc.
  4. Take print out of the Admit Card and preserve it for future references.
  5. Candidates should check the following information on Admit Card before taking the print out.
    • Candidates Name
    • Address
    • Contact Details
    • Candidates Photograph
    • Examination Centre
    • Timing of the Exam
MGU CAT Exam Center

MGU CAT 2024 Exam Center

Candidates can choose any one exam center according to their preferences at the time of registration. Once the exam center will be allotted to a candidate, it cannot be changed. Candidates can give their preference from the options given below.

  1. Thiruvananthapuram
  2. Kottayam
  3. Kochi
  4. Kozhikode
  5. Delhi
  6. Mumbai
  7. Chennai
  8. Bangolore

MGU CAT 2024 Exam Pattern and Syllabus

MGU CAT 2024 Exam Pattern will be set by Mahatma Gandhi University for students who are willing to apply for post-graduation.

  • The paper will be conducted in offline mode
  • MGU CAT 2024 will be of 90 minutes.
  • The exam will consist of 80 objective type and candidates will have to choose one correct answer from the four given options.
  • Medium of the question paper will be English language only.
  • The question paper will be of objective and descriptive type for the following subjects. Candidates will have to write descriptive answers in the following subject.
  1. MA Malayalam
  2. MA English
  3. LLM
  4. Master of Tourism Management
MGU CAT Syllabus

MGU CAT 2024 Syllabus

Candidates should go through MGU CAT syllabus once for getting a fair idea of question paper. Having an ample knowledge of syllabus is necessary to score well in the exam. Check syllabus of the course below:

Program Name Syllabus
School of Chemical Sciences  BSc Chemistry syllabus of MGU.
School of Biosciences  MGU syllabus of Botany, Zoology, Microbiology, Bio-technology, Biochemistry, Biophysics, Chemistry and Physics at B Sc level.
School of Environmental Sciences  Basic sciences at degree level, general aptitude and general awareness on Environmental Sciences.
School of Letters Entrance Test will consist of questions to assess the aptitude for literary/theatrical studies. The question paper will contain essay type questions, short answer questions and objective type questions.
School of International Relations and Politics  Current affairs.
School of Gandhian Thought and Developmental Studies Entrance Test will consist of questions from related subjects.
School of Social Sciences Entrance Test will consist of questions for assessing the interdisciplinary aptitude as well as the knowledge in one’s own discipline for the qualifying examination. 
School of Behavioural Sciences Entrance Test will consist of questions in an interdisciplinary manner based on the syllabus of the qualifying examination.
School of Computer Sciences Entrance Test will consist of two parts: Part I: questions from Computer Science Part II: questions to assess logical reasoning and numeral ability. 
School of Tourism and Travel Management Entrance Test will carry objective type questions for 80 marks, i.e., English Language (30 marks), General Knowledge and Current affairs (30 marks), and Travel Geography (20 marks) and a descriptive general short essay question carrying 20 marks.
School of Indian Legal Thought Law- Constitutional Law, Administrative Law, Jurisprudence, Fundamentals of Civil & Criminal Law, General Principles of Interpretation and Current Legal Developments.
School of Pedagogical Sciences General papers of B Ed programme of Mahatma Gandhi University (MGU).
Dr. KN Raj Study Centre for Planning & Centre-State Financial Relations Syllabus of B.A. Economics programme of Mahatma Gandhi University (MGU).
MGU CAT Result

MGU CAT 2024 Result

MGU CAT 2024 result wil be declared on the official website and result dates will be announced soon. Candidates must preserve the hard copies of their result. Candidates can check result on the official website by following the steps given below.

  • Visit the official website of MGU
  • Click on “MGU CAT 2024 result” link
  • Provide the credentials like roll number, application number and date of birth in the given space
  • Click on button ‘Submit’
  • Download the result and take print out.
MGU CAT Counselling

MGU CAT 2024 Counselling Process

 Counselling process will begin in the Last week of June tentatively. The shortlisted candidates will be called for counselling round. The allotment of seats will be based on the availability of seats, options exercised and rank obtained. During the process of counselling, candidates have to select the preferences of specialization.

Documents required on the day of counselling:

  • Matriculation certificate for date of birth
  • Transfer Certificate
  • Marks sheet of (Institution last attended)
  • Provisional certificate (Institution last attended)
  • Migration certificate (if applicable)
  • Caste Certificate (if applicable)
  • Income Certificate (if applicable)
  • BPL Certificate (if applicable)

Eligibility

MGU CAT eligibility criteria 2024 are defined in terms of age limit, marks required, mandatory subject according to the choice of subject and seat reservation. Mahatma Gandhi University has released the detailed eligibility criteria for MGU CAT in their official brochure at cat.mgu.ac.in. 

The maximum age limit to apply for MGU CAT 2024 is 25 years. You have to qualify for a Bachelor’s degree with a minimum of 50% from a recognised university. For the subject you will be applying for you must have a Bachelor’s degree in that subject specifically. For example, if you want to apply for M.Sc in Psychology then you must have passed B.A/BSc Psychology with not less than 50 % marks. 

Latest Updates:

As per the reservation policy of Mahatma Gandhi University, there are seven types of MGU CAT seat reservation: Reservation for International Students, Reservation for natives of Union territories/States other than Kerala, Reservation for Persons with Disabilities, Reservation for Transgender Candidate, Sports, Cultural Quota, Special and Mandatory Reservation.

MGU CAT 2024 Eligibility Criteria

Candidates who meet eligibility requirements can fill MGU CAT Application Form. The exam has different eligibility criteria for different courses. All the eligibility criteria are mentioned below:

  1. For M.Sc in Physics:
  • Candidates must have done his under graduation in physics.
  • Candidate must have secured an aggregate of 50% or CGPA 2 in part III.
  1. For M.Sc in Biochemistry, Biotechnology, Microbiology and Biophysics:
  • Candidates must have done his B.sc in botany, .zoology, Biochemistry, Biophysics, Micro-biology, Biotechnology, Chemistry or Physics
  • Candidate must have secured an aggregate of 50% or CGPA 2 in part III.
  1. For M.sc Environment Science and Disaster Management:
  • Candidates must have done B.Sc with any subject.
  • Candidate must have secured an aggregate of 50% or CGPA 2 in part III.
  1. For M.Sc in Chemistry (Inorganic/organic/physical/polymer)
  • Candidate must have done B.Sc in chemistry with mathematics and physics as subsidiaries.
  • Candidate must have secured an aggregate of 50% or CGPA 2 in part III.
  1. For MA in Malayalam:
  • Candidate must have done bachelor’s degree in any subject with an aggregate of 45% or CGPA 1.8 in part III.
  • Candidate must have done bachelors in arts or science with an aggregate of 50% or CGPA 2 in part III.
  1. For MA English:
  • Candidate must have done bachelor’s degree in any subject with an aggregate of 45% or CGPA 1.8 in part III.
  • Candidate must have done bachelors in arts or science with an aggregate of 50% or CGPA 2 in part III.
  1. For MA politics and international relations, MA politics and human rights and MA politics ( public governance and governance )
  • Candidate must have done bachelors degree in Economics / Politics / History /  Law with an aggregate of 45% or CGPA 1.8 in part III
  • Candidate must have done bachelors degree in English/ Sociology / Anthropology / Psychology / Geography / Philosophy / Commerce with an aggregate of 50% or CGPA 2 in part III.
  1. For MA history and MA anthropology:
  • Candidate must have done bachelors degree in Social Sciences with an aggregate of 45% or CGPA 1.8 in part III
  1. For MA Gandhian Studies and MA Development Studies
  • Candidate must have done bachelor’s degree in any subject with an aggregate of 45% or CGPA 1.8 in part III.
  1. For M Sc Disability Studies and Rehabilitation Sciences:
  • Candidate must have done bachelors degree in arts with an aggregate of 45% or CGPA 1.8 in part III.
  • Candidate must have done bachelors degree in science with an aggregate of 50% or CGPA 2 in part III
  1. For M Sc Computer Science:
  • Candidate must have done bachelors degree Computer Science / Computer Application / BCA or any other B Sc degree with Computer Science as the main subject with an aggregate of 50% or CGPA 2 in part III.
  1. For Master of Tourism and Travel Management (with specialization in Aviation Management Tour Operations and Health Tourism).
  • Candidate must have done bachelors degree in subjects concerned with an aggregate of 50% or CGPA 2 in part III from any recognized university or Mahatma Gandhi University.
  1. For LLM:
  • Candidate must have done LLB with an aggregate of 50% or CGPA 2 in part III.
  1. For M. Ed. In Language Education:
  • Candidate must have done B. Ed with an aggregate if 55% or CGPA  2.2

NOTE: The verfication of the eligibility criteria would be done only at the time of MGU CAT Counselling.

MGU CAT Reservation Criteria

MGU CAT exam will also have some seats reserved for the candidates. But that reservation also has certain criteria. Candidates need to meet those requirements in order to take advantage of reserved seats. There are 3 kinds of reservation provided to the candidates. All these are explained below in detail:

1. Reservation for persons with disabilities

Candidates with any kind of disabilities have to clear entrance test first. After that, they can claim reservation. Some of the important things about reservation are:

  • 3% of the total seats in all the programmes are reserved for this category.
  • One-third of the total 3% is reserved for candidates who are blind, deaf or orthopedically challenged respectively.
  • Candidates who are more than 405 disable could claim reservation only.

2. Special Reservation

The special reservation category mainly consists of 3 different sub-categories.

  1. Economically Backward among Forward Communities (EBFC):

Some of the important things about reservation are:

  • 7.5% of the total seats in all non-professional courses are reserved for this category.
  • 6.5% of the total seats in all professional courses are reserved for this category.
  • If no seats are available in this quota, the candidates will be allotted general seats.
  1. Teacher’s quota:

Some of the important things about this reservation are:

  • Only one seat is reserved under this quota.
  • This is for M. Ed only.
  • Children of the teachers who are teaching in Govt. /Aided Colleges/Schools on a regular basis can claim for this reservation.
  1. Foreign students quota:

Some of the important things about this reservation are:

  • 2% of seats are reserved for this category.
  • Foreign students can claim for this even without entrance.
  • This reservation can be claimed on self financing as well as the Indian Council for Cultural Relations (ICCR) attached to the Ministry of External Affairs, Government of India.

3. Mandatory reservation

This is the third type of reservation by MGU CAT 2024. Under this, some of the mandatory reservations are provided to some categories. The distribution is as follows:

  1. For professional programmes:
Categories Percentage of seats reserved
Ezhava, Thiyya and Bilava 8%
Muslims 7%
Latin Catholics and not Anglo Indians 1%
Other backward Christians 1%
Other backward Hindus 3%
Scheduled castes 15%
Scheduled tribes 7.5%
  1. For non-professional programmes:
Categories Percentage of seats reserved
Ezhava, Thiyya and Bilava 8
Muslims 7
Latin Catholics and not Anglo Indians 1
Other backward Christians 1
Other backward Hindus 3
Kudumbi 1
Scheduled castes 15
Scheduled tribes 7.5

Category Wise Important Documents for MGU CAT

Candidates willing to claim reservation are required to submit the below-mentioned documents at the time of counselling and final admission process. Failing to carry any of the below-mentioned categories may lead to the debarment of candidates.

  • Candidates claiming reservation under disability certificate of disability by medical board constituted for the same.
  • Candidates claiming reservation under Economically Backward among Forward Communities must submit BPL certificates.
  • Candidates claiming reservation under teachers quota must submit (Certificates countersigned by AEO / DEO / DD
  • Candidates claiming reservation under Foreign Students Quota must submit original application along with the copies of below-given certificates:
  1. Curriculum vitae.
  2. Copies of mark lists/transcripts of all examinations undergone.
  3. Two copies of recent passport size photographs.
  4. Conduct certificate from the Head of the Institution last studied.
  5.  Reference letters from two persons who have intimate knowledge of the academic capabilities of the candidates.
  6. Copy of Passport.
  • Candidates claiming reservation under mandatory reservation must submit the following documents:
  1. ‘Community’ and ‘Income Certificates’ if the candidate is from ‘Socially and Educationally Backward Classes’ (SEBC)
  2. caste/community certificate from the Tahsildar if the candidate is from Scheduled Castes /Scheduled Tribes

Application Process

MGU CAT Application Form 2024 is released on February 15 2024 will be available till March 30 2024 at cat.mgu.ac.in. MGU CAT 2024 Exam is to be conducted on May 17 and 18, 2024. The application process will be only accepted in online mode. It is important to note that you can apply for up to 4 academic courses at once based on the MGU CAT eligibility of the subject you are applying for.

MGU CAT Registration Link 2024 (Started)

Latest Update:

MGU CAT registration 2024 fees are Rs.1200 for general category candidates and Rs.600. You have to pay the MGU CAT 2024 application fee online. 

Admission will be provided to only one course out of the 4 selected courses. Individual rank lists will be published for different specialized programs within the cluster of four academic courses based on marks obtained by the candidates in the exam. It is to be noted that admission will be allotted strictly based on the option exercised, rank obtained by the applicant, and eligibility reservation.

Ques: Do MBA candidates have to appear for MGU CAT?

Ans: No, MBA candidates do not have to appear for the written test – MGU CAT, but they do have to fill out the MGU CAT application form before the deadline so that they can be shortlisted for the GD/PI (CAP) round.

Ques: What are the names of MGU CAT test centres for 2024?

Ans: The name of MGU CAT test centres for 2024 are Thiruvananthapuram, Kottayam, Ernakulam, Kozhikode and Kannur. You will be able to select any one of the exam centers according to your convenience.

Ques: How can I pay for MGU CAT registrations?

Ans: You have to pay your MGU CAT application fee online by using a debit card/ credit card/UPI ID or bank transfer. MGU CAT registration fee 2024 for general is Rs1200.

MGU CAT Registration Dates

MGU CAT 2024 Application Form Dates

The entire schedule for MGU CAT 2024 is tabulated below:

Event Date
MGU CAT 2024 Application Form will be available from February 15 2024
Last date to fill out the MGU CAT 2024 application form March 30 2024
MGU CAT 2024 Admit Card will be issued on April 20 2024
MGU CAT 2024 will be scheduled  May 17 and 18 2024
MGU CAT Eligibility

MGU CAT 2024 Eligibility

The eligibility criteria for applying for MGU CAT 2024 is that candidates must possess a degree. The following table gives details on course wise eligibility:

Sl No Programmes Eligibility
1 M Sc in Biochemistry BSc degree in Botany, Zoology, Biochemistry, Biophysics, Microbiology, Biotechnology, Chemistry, or Physics with not less than 50% marks in Part III
2 M Sc in Biotechnology
3 M Sc in Biophysics
4 M Sc in Microbiology
5 M Sc in Chemistry (Inorganic Chemistry) B Sc in Chemistry with Mathematics and Physics as Subsidiaries with not less than 50% marks in Part III
6 M Sc in Chemistry (Organic Chemistry)
7 M Sc in Chemistry (Physical Chemistry)
8 M Sc in Chemistry (Polymer Chemistry)
9 M Sc in Computer Science B Sc in Computer Science/ Computer Application/ B Sc IT/BCA/ B Sc with Computer Science as one of the main subject with not less than 50% marks in Part III
10 M Sc in Psychology Pass in any graduate programme with not less than 50% marks.
11 M Sc in Physics B Sc in Physics with Mathematics as one of the subsidiaries with not less than 50% marks in Part III.
12 M Sc in Environment Science & Management B Sc degree in any of the following optionals; Botany, Zoology, Chemistry, Physics, Geology, Geography, Life Science, Environment Science, Environment Management, Microbiology, Biotechnology, Biochemistry, Plant or Animal Science, Agriculture, Fisheries, Aquaculture, Horticulture, Forestry, B Tech in Civil/ Mechanical/ Chemical/ Environmental or equivalent examination with not less than 50% marks in Part III
13 M Sc in Environment Science and Disaster Management B Sc degree in any subject with not less than 50% marks in Part III.
14 M A Politics and International Relations BA in Economics/ Politics/ History/ Law with not less than 45% marks for Part III or B A in English/ Sociology/ Anthropology/ Psychology/ Geogra- phy/ Philosophy/ Commerce with 50% in Part III or B Sc in any branch with not less than 60% marks in Part III.
15 M A Politics and Human Rights
16 M A Politics( Public Policy and Governance):
17 M A Economics Bachelors degree in Economics Mathematics/Statistics under 10+2+3 pattern of education with atleast 45% marks in Core and Complementary subjects or equivalent degree from an institution approved by Mahatma Gandhi University.
18 M A in Malayalam Bachelor’s degree in Malayalam with not less than 45% marks (or CGPA of 1.8) in Part III or degree in Arts/Sci- ence with a minimum of 50% marks in Part II Malayalam
19 M A in English Bachelor’s degree in English with not less than 45% marks in Part III or degree in Arts/Science with a minimum of 50% marks in Part I English.
20 M A in Gandhian Studies Pass in any graduate programme with 45% marks in Part III.
21 M A in Development Studies
22 M A History Bachelor’s degree in the faculty of Social Sciences with not less than 45% marks in Part III.
23 MA Anthropology
24 Master of Tourism and Travel Management Bachelor’s degree (including professional degrees) with not less than 50% marks in any discipline of this University or any other University recognized by Mahatma Gandhi University.
25 Master of Education (M Ed) Programme with Specialization in Language Education (English, Hindi, Malayalam, Sanskrit, Arabic), Mathematics, Science, Social Science, Commerce, Computer Education B Ed with not less than 55% marks
26 Master of Law (LLM) one year programme Pass in LLB or equivalent examination approved by MG University with 50% marks
How to Fill MGU CAT Application Form

How to Fill MGU CAT 2024 Application Form?

Only a single online application will be considered valid while applying for MGU CAT exam. Candidates will be required to select 4 various academic programs in the different teaching departments at the time of registration.

MDU CAT 2018 Application steps

Here is step by step process to apply online for Indian national:

Registration:

  • Visit the official website www.cat.mgu.ac.in
  • Click “Apply Online” on the top of homepage
  • Register using personal details and set a password with a combination of alphabets, special characters, and numbers.
  • An application number will be generated after successful registration.
  • The application number and password can be used to login on to the website.

Fill Personal Detail:

  • Fill the online application form with required personal information such as name, date of birth, gender etc.
  • SC/ST candidates should select their category from the drop-down menu and process the concession fees accordingly.
  • For Qualification details, two sections will appear on the screen. One section for M Sc., MA., LLM, and MTTM programs and other for M.Ed. programs. candidates should enter details for only one section unless they want to apply for both programs.
  • Select 4 choice of Academic programs on the basis of preference.
  • Next, select the Test Centers. Maximum of 3 centres should be selected on the basis of preference.

Upload Images:

  • A scanned copy of recent colour passport-sized photograph should be uploaded.
  • The photograph should not exceed 30kb size in JPG/JPEG format

Fee Payment:

  • To process the application form, payment of the application fee is a crucial step. The application will not be processed until the fee is paid.
  • Application Fee for General category will be INR 1000 and for SC/ST will be INR 500 respectively.
  • Process your Application fee payment using credit/debit/cash card whichever will be available at the applicant’s convenience.
  • Application Fees paid by any other means will not be accepted and the application will not be processed.
  • After successful payment of fees, click “Final Submit” button to complete the application process.

Take the print out of the application form for further reference. M.Ed. program candidates should send the hard copy of their application form with degree certificates, proof of weightage points and mark sheets to MGU. Candidates should mention the Exam name on the outer envelope. The documents along with form should be sent on the address given below:

Director,
School of Pedagogical Sciences
Mahatma Gandhi University
Kottayam
Kerala 686560
Contact number: 0481 6555562

For Foreign Nationals with Student Visa

Online Registration is not for candidates with foreign nationality. The general eligibility criterion is that they should possess a student visa. Foreign candidates should download the application form from the official website, fill it and send an advance copy of the application along with the documents and proof of fee remittance. The documents should be sent to the address below:

Registrar,
Mahatma Gandhi University,
Kottayam- 686 560,
Kerala, India

The documents that should be attached are:

  • An Advance Copy of the Application Form
  • Proof of fee remittance
  • Copy of Passport
  • Two copies of recent colour passport-sized photographs
  • Curriculum Vitae
  • Copies of mark lists
  • Conduct certificate from the Head of the former Institute
  • Reference Letters from two persons with intimate knowledge of candidates’ academic capabilities.
Details in MGU CAT Application Form

Details in MGU CAT 2024 Application Form

candidates are required to fill in their personal and academic details in the online application form. The details that are required are given below:

Details Asked Filling Criteria
Name of the Applicant Enter name as on marksheet
Gender Choose gender from the drop-down list
Category Choose your category from the drop-down list
Name of the Qualifying Degree of the applicant Enter your qualification Degree Title and details
Name of the University Fill the University you completed your degree.
Scheme of Study Mention the Academic scheme
Registration no. and year of passing Fill in as on the Degree mark list
Number of attempts taken for passing the qualifying examination candidates should enter the number of attempts
Programs Select up to four options from the drop-down menu
Fee Remittance Agree on the terms and conditions to proceed

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Details in MGU CAT Application Form Correction

MGU CAT 2024 Application Form Correction

After closing of online application, candidates who have successfully completed the online registration process should login and check for errors. The correction portal will be open for limited time only.

Details that can be modified during the form correction process are:

  • Name of the Candidate
  • Category
  • Program Options
  • Test Centers
  • Correspondence address

Candidates can edit and correct all the details. But the filled in details should correspond to the original documents if applicable. If at any point of application the details are found false, it will lead to cancellation of the candidature and admission.

Hence, candidates are required to correct all the valid details during correction.

FAQs

Ques: I am a foreign national with the student visa. Can I apply?

Ans. Yes. If you fulfill the academic eligibility. You can download the application form and send it to the University address.

Ques: I have cleared my Degree examination in two attempts. Am I eligible?

Ans. Yes. candidates can mention the number of attempts in the section provided while filling the online application form.

Ques: I want to apply for two programs in MGU. Should I apply twice?

Ans. No. You only have to register once and select up to four programs you wish to pursue given that you fulfill the program’s eligibility.

Ques: I have filled in my application form where do I send it?

Ans. You can send the application form along with required documents and fee remittance proof to the address below:

Director,
School of Pedagogical Sciences
Mahatma Gandhi University
Kottayam
Kerala 686560
Contact number: 0481 6555562

Syllabus

MGU CAT exam pattern is authorised by Mahatma Gandhi University. The exam is conducted for Integrated Programs, MA, M.Sc and Masters of Tourism and Travel department. The exam pattern for each course is different for MGU CAT. The admission for this exam is based on a Personal Interview and Group discussion. 

Admission for MBA courses depends on the CAT exam, CMAT and KMAT exams. So, you do not need to appear for the MGU CAT.

MGU CAT exam pattern and syllabus are given below the article for better understanding.

Mahatma Gandhi University claims the process to be the simplest and most transparent for allotment of vacant seats which offers the candidate an opportunity to exercise the options and put forth their choice conveniently in the order of preference.

MGU CAT 2024 Exam Pattern Highlights

All the important highlights of exam pattern are tabulated below:

Exam Pattern Highlights
Exam mode Online
Number of papers 1
Number of Sections 2
Question paper type Objective (Multiple Choice Questions)
Total marks 80
Exam duration 90 minutes
Exam Language English

MGU CAT 2024 Exam Pattern in Detail

Mahatma Gandhi University Common Admission Test duration will be of 90 minutes for all the academic disciplines. The test paper will be of objective type except for the following courses:

  • MA Malayalam
  • MA English
  • LLM
  • Master of Tourism Management

For the above-mentioned programs, the questions asked will be objective as well as descriptive.

Moreover, MGU CAT exam pattern and corresponding syllabus for each academic programs are elaborated separately in tabulated form below:

Course Name Exam Pattern
M.Sc. Disability Studies and Rehabilitation Sciences M.Sc. Psychology The entrance test syllabus for this course will cover topics from the syllabus of undergraduate degree in Disability studies and psychology.
M.Sc. Biochemistry M.Sc. Biotechnology M.Sc. Microbiology M.Sc. Biophysics MGU CAT 2024 Examination paper will have questions from Botany, Zoology, Microbiology, Biotechnology, Biochemistry, Biophysics, Chemistry, and Physics of undergraduate level at MGU.
M.Sc. Computer Science The corresponding test paper will have two sections as below: Section I: It will contain questions from computer science. Section II: It will have questions to assess numerical and logical aptitude.
M.Sc. Environment Science and Management M.Sc. Environment Science and Disaster Management The examination question paper will have questions from basic sciences at undergraduate level, general aptitude, and general awareness on environmental sciences.
M.A. Gandhian Studies M.A. Development Studies The test paper will contain questions from Gandhian Studies/Developmental Practices.
L.L.M. The question paper will have questions from the following topics:
Constitutional Law
Administrative Law
Jurisprudence Fundamentals of Civil and Criminal Law
General Principles of Interpretation
Current Legal Developments
M.A. Politics & International Relations M.A. Politics and Human Rights M.A. Politics (Public Policy & Governance) (UGC Sponsored Programme) Entrance test paper will have questions from topics on current affairs.
M.Sc. Chemistry (Inorganic Chemistry) M.Sc. Chemistry (Organic Chemistry) M.Sc. Chemistry (Physical Chemistry) M.Sc. Chemistry (Polymer Science) Questions that will be asked in the test will be from the topics like B.Sc. Chemistry syllabus of Mahatma Gandhi University.
M.A. Malayalam M.A. English The exam paper will constitute of descriptive, short answer type question, and objective questions. Also, the paper will assess the aptitude for theatrical and literary studies.
M.Sc. Physics with Specialization from Astrophysics, Theoretical Physics, Material Science, Applied Electronics Test paper will consist of questions from the B.Sc. Physics (Main) and Mathematics (Subsidiary) syllabus of MGU.
M.A. History M.A. Anthropology The test paper will have questions that will test a candidate’s knowledge in their own discipline as well as their interdisciplinary aptitude.
Master of Tourism Management with specialization in Aviation Management, Tour Operations and Health Tourism The test will constitute of objective type questions for 80 marks and the corresponding sections are listed below:
English language (30 marks)
General Knowledge and Current Affairs (30 marks)
Travel Geography (20 marks)
Apart from this, the test will also have a short descriptive type question of 20 marks
M.Ed. in Language Education (English, Malayalam, Hindi, Arabic, and Sanskrit) M.Ed. in Mathematics Education M.Ed. in Science Education M.Ed. in Social Science Education M.Ed. in Commerce Education M.Ed. in IT Education The test paper will comprise of questions from general B.Ed. syllabus of MGU.
M.A. Economics The respective entrance test will have questions from the BA Economics syllabus of MGU.

MGU CAT 2024 Marking Scheme

MGU CAT 2024 question paper will be of 80 marks. Each question carries 1 one mark and 4 options. There will be no negative score for incorrect answers. The marks calculated for MGU CAT 2022 will depend on the following:

  1. The marks scored by the candidate in the entrance test for the respective subject will be converted to 1000.
  2. The bonus marks or the weightage marks that facilitate to some categories.

Bonus/Weightage marks in MGU CAT 2024:

Indexing of marks will depend on the bonus marks awarded to the students as per the below guidelines:

  1. NCC candidates will be rewarded with a bonus of 5 marks provided candidate possess a genuine NCC certificate with seal and signature by the Director and issued by the Directorate with minimum of 75% attendance. Moreover, A certificate holder will be awarded with 3 points whereas B and C certificate holders will get 5 points.
  2. NSS candidates will be awarded with a bonus of 5 marks provided candidate has a NSS certificate which should be legally signed by the Vice-Chancellor or Pro Vice-Chancellor and issued to candidates who have successfully completed 240 hours’ work in a two years’ span.
  3. Ex-servicemen, widows and children of Jawans will be awarded with 15 marks.
  4. Candidates who have applied for M.Ed. courses and are completed with their corresponding B.Ed. degree will also be facilitated with bonus points.15 marks as bonus points will be awarded to candidates with a first-class PG degree whereas 10 marks will be rewarded to candidates with a second-class Post Graduate degree and 5 marks will be awarded to candidates with the third-class PG degree respectively.
  5. Deduction of 5 marks will be done from the overall indexed marks of applicants for each additional appearance taken for completing the qualifying test.

MGU CAT 2024 Syllabus

Candidates can get graduation books as per the academic programs. Candidates can choose up to four academic courses in which they wish to pursue post-graduation. According to those chosen courses, they must study all the corresponding graduation books the university recommends to pass the entrance test.

Syllabus for all the programs are elaborated in tabular form below:

Program Name Syllabus
School of Chemical Sciences Exam will be based on BSc Chemistry syllabus of MGU.
School of Biosciences Entrance exam will be based on the following MGU syllabus at B. Sc. level:
Botany
Zoology
Microbiology
Bio-technology
Biochemistry
Biophysics
Chemistry
Physics
School of Environmental Sciences Entrance exam will be totally based on subjects of the following:
degree level basic science
general aptitude
general awareness on Environmental Sciences.
School of Letters Entrance Test will comprise of questions on aptitude for literary or theatrical studies. MGU CAT 2024 question paper will contain essay type questions, short answer questions and objective type questions.
School of International Relations and Politics Entrance Test will comprise of questions on current affairs.
School of Gandhian Thought and Developmental Studies Entrance exam will consist of questions relating to the subject.
School of Social Sciences MGU CAT 2024 Entrance Test will consist of questions that will assess the interdisciplinary aptitude as well as the knowledge in one’s field of discipline to qualify the examination.
School of Behavioral Sciences Entrance exam will have of questions in an interdisciplinary manner based on the syllabus of the qualifying test.
School of Computer Sciences Entrance Test will consist of two parts: Part 1: Questions from Computer Science field Part 2: Questions that will access logical reasoning as well as numeral ability.
School of Tourism and Travel Management The corresponding entrance Test will carry objective type questions for 80 marks, that is, English Language (30 marks), General Knowledge and Current affairs (30 marks), and Travel Geography (20 marks) and a general short essay question carrying 20 marks.
School of Indian Legal Thought Entrance exam will consist of questions which concerns some branches of law which includes Constitutional Law, Administrative Law, Jurisprudence, Fundamentals of Civil & Criminal Law, General Principles of Interpretation and Current Legal Developments.
School of Pedagogical Sciences Entrance Test will comprise of objective type questions for 50 marks based on the syllabus of general discipline of B Ed programme of MGU.

Important Instructions

All the important instructions and guidelines for MGU CAT are bulleted below:

  • Applicant must be present at the examination center 30 minutes prior to the commencement of the entrance test.
  • Under any circumstances, applicant’s entry will be prohibited in the reporting center without MGU CAT 2024 admit card.
  • Electronic gadgets like mobile phones, calculators or suchlike are restricted inside the examination center.
  • Applicants are not allowed to open the seal of exam booklet unless instructed to do the same.
  • Candidates are given an extra time of 10 minutes to read the distributed exam booklet thoroughly to avoid unwanted situations.
  • Personal belongings like baggage must be kept outside the center. Also, the center will not be responsible for mishappening of any sort with the belongings.
  • Answers should be marked correctly in the OMR sheet as per applicant’s ability and knowledge by darkening the appropriate options.
  • Applicant will not be allowed to leave the center before the timings of the examination as it can lead to the cancellation of the examination.
  • Candidature will be cancelled for applicant who will be found guilty for using unfair means to mark the answers.

Results

MGU CET Result 2024 is released in the form of a rank list. MGU CET result can be checked from the official website of Mahatma Gandhi University, cat.mgu.ac.in. The result contain name, rank, roll number, category, caste, date of birth, test mark and total mark obtained by the candidate. MGU CET results can be downloaded with the MGU CET credential used during the time of registration.

After the announcement of the result, the counselling process will start. The counselling process will be conducted course-wise and will include a Descriptive Test, Group Discussion (GD) and Personal Interview (PI).

Direct Link to Check MGU CAT 2024 Result (To be updated soon)

Latest Updates:

MGU CET counselling is expected to be conducted in June 2024. MGU CET counselling or Centralised Allotment Process (CAP) will be prepared by MGU University and will be declared on the official portal. Selection of candidates for CAP is based on their MGU CAT score.

Ques: How is the counselling rank list prepared for MGU CAT?

Ans: MGU CET has different courses and a separate rank list is prepared for each course: The ranklist for the M.Sc course is prepared, the total marks scored in the Objective Test are converted into out of 800 and the bonus marks/weightage Marks CAT MGU 2024. For Integrated programs, total marks scored in the objective test are converted into out of 1000 and the Bonus Marks/Weightage Marks. For MA programs: the marks scored in the objective test + Marks scored in the descriptive test (Maximum 40) + Interview (Maximum 10) converted into out of 20 taking upto 2 decimal places. Then convert the total marks into out of 1000.

Ques: How will I know the confirmation of the admission?

Ans:  The allotment is based on the MGU CAT score and the information provided by the candidate online. The head of the institution will verify the details furnished in the rank list prepared by the University based on the Entrance test mark and online application in respect of the candidate by comparing the same with the original documents produced by the candidate before the deadline announced by the University for the same. The eligibility shall be confirmed before the closing of admission. Any discrepancy that results in the invalidation of the allotment and in such cases admission will be denied.

Ques: What are the documents required for MGU CAT counselling?

Ans: The documents required for MGU CAT counselling are given below:

  • Nativity Certificate issued by the concerned competent authority
  • Date of birth certificate.
  •  Transfer Certificate
  • Mark lists of Qualifying Degree examination
  •  Migration Certificate
  •  Caste Certificate, Income Certificate, BPL Certificate, NCLC certificate if applicable.

MGU CAT 2024 Result Date

Candidates who had made up for MGU CAT Merit will be called for the counseling and admission process. Check scheduled of following events:

Event Date
Date of the Examination 1st week of May 2024
Announcement of Result 1st week June 
Counselling Schedule July
Commencement of Classes To be notified

How to Check MGU CAT 2024 Result?

Results for MGU CAT 2042 will be declared around First/Second week ofJune 2024(tentatively) on the official website. Here are a few steps to check the result of the entrance exam:

  • Log onto the official website i.e. mgu.ac.in
  • Click on the Examinations option available on the top center of the page.
  • Click on the Exam Results option from the list.
  • Fill in the Examination Name and PRN number.
  • Result for the exam will appear in a PDF format.
  • Download it for future reference.

Details on Scorecard

The following details will be present on the scorecard:

  • Name of the candidate
  • Course name
  • Date of the examination
  • Marks secured
  • Sectional marks
  • Rank of the candidate

MGU CAT 2024 Normalization of Score

The normalization process to be implemented shall be adjust for location and scale difference of score distributions across different forms and the scale scores obtained by this process shall be converted into a percentile for the purpose of short listing.

The rank list for all the courses and various programs will be prepared based on:

  • The marks scored in entrance test.
  • Total marks will be converted to 1000
  • Bonus marks/weighted marks
  • A+B shall be the index marks
  • For M.Ed course, the selection will be made on the basis of
  • Qualifying examination+ Weigtage
  • Entrance test ratio- 50:50

The rank list will be published after the announcement of the entrance test results.

MGU CAT 2024 Merit List

Allotment to all the courses will be done based on merit list which will be prepared by Mahatma Gandhi University after the declaration of result.

The merit list for all pg programmes will be prepared based on:

  1. The marks scored in the Entrance Exam + the marks in GD/Interview/Descriptive exam/Qualifying examination marks converted to 20 (Total mark converted into 1000).
  2. The bonus marks/weightage marks/Handicap mark.

A+B will be the index marks.

MGU CAT 2024 Counselling

Rank list and the lists of eligible candidates for admission as per merit and reservation will be published separately on the university admission portal. Eligible candidates will be called for the counselling process. Candidates who failed to report to the counselling will be treated as non-joined and further claim for admission from these students will not be entertained.

Candidates should produce the following documents in original at the time of counselling:

  • Birth Certificate
  • Transfer Certificate
  • Mark list of qualifying degree examination
  • Equivalency Certificate for qualifying examination (If Applicable)
  • Migration Certificate (If Applicable)
  • Caste Certificate, Income Certificate, BPL Certificate (If Applicable)
  • Any other document required to be produced

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