Mahatma Gandhi University (MGU Kottayam) is a state public affiliating university established in 1983 by the Government of Kerala. Located at Priyadarshini Hills, Kottayam, MGU is recognised by the UGC and is one of the most prominent universities in Kerala, affiliating institutions across Kottayam, Pathanamthitta, Idukki, Ernakulam, Alappuzha, and Thrissur districts. The university holds NAAC Grade A++ with a CGPA of 3.61, earned during the fourth cycle of re-accreditation, making it the first university in Kerala to receive A++ in the NAAC fourth cycle. As per NIRF University Rankings 2025, Mahatma Gandhi University is ranked 43rd among all universities in India, with a score of 54.61. The university’s component scores reflect strong Teaching and Learning Resources (TLR: 71.20) and Governance and Outreach (GO: 71.68), underscoring institutional governance quality and community engagement. The main campus of MGU is at Priyadarshini Hills, Kottayam, a hill-top campus offering panoramic