Fees
Fees at Mahatma Gandhi University for the Bachelor of Business Administration [BBA] program range from approximately Rs. 4,000 to Rs. 50,000 yearly, depending on the student's enrollment status and course specifics. The program may include semester fees of Rs. 9,000 to Rs. 20,000, which encompasses tuition, library, and university charges. An advance or registration fee of around Rs. 850 to Rs. 10,000 is also required. Scholarships are available through government and management support, potentially offering financial assistance to qualifying students.
Additional charges might include a uniform fee of Rs. 3,000 for three pairs and a book fee of Rs. 5,000. Students with add-on courses such as logistics and supply chain management may incur extra fees of up to Rs. 79,000 in the final semester. Examination fees are separate and payable to the university.
About Bachelor of Education [B.Ed]
Mahatma Gandhi University (MGU), Kottayam offers a 2-year B.Ed through its NCTE-approved affiliated teacher training colleges across Kottayam, Idukki, and Pathanamthitta. Admission is merit-based through MGU BEd CAP with no entrance exam. Annual tuition at self-financing colleges is INR 45,000, totalling INR 91,945 over two years including the university fee. MGU’s NIRF University rank is 43 (2025) and its B.Ed is a recognised teacher qualification in Kerala.
📋 Admission Status: Applications closed. Supplementary Allotment I results on 30 July 2026.
MGU B.Ed Fees 2026
| Component | Amount (INR) |
|---|---|
| Tuition Fee (Self-Financing Colleges, per year) | INR 45,000 |
| University Affiliation Fee (MGU graduates, one-time) | INR 1,945 |
| University Affiliation Fee (Other university graduates, one-time) | INR 2,275 |
| Total Fees (Self-Financing, 2 years, MGU graduates) | INR 91,945 |
- Aided college tuition is regulated by the Kerala government and is significantly lower than self-financing rates.
- SC/ST candidates pay a token university fee of INR 50 at the time of allotment and are eligible for full fee reimbursement.
MGU B.Ed Admission 2026
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| BEd CAP 2026 Application Opens | May 26, 2026 |
| BEd CAP 2026 Application Closes | June 14, 2026 |
| Trial Allotment Published | June 15, 2026 |
| First Allotment Released | June 19, 2026 |
| Class Commencement | July 8, 2026 |
- Multiple allotment rounds were conducted for vacant seats after the trial allotment.
- Supplementary Allotment I registration was open from July 25 to 28, 2026, with results expected on July 30, 2026.
The dates mentioned above are tentative and subject to change.
Eligibility Criteria
- Bachelor’s degree in the relevant subject with at least 50% marks in Part III subjects or 50% aggregate under CBCSS/CBCCS patterns.
- The B.Ed optional subject must match the main subject of graduation. Candidates whose subject does not directly correspond must obtain an eligibility certificate from MG University.
- Commerce graduates must hold an M.Com degree with 50% marks to apply for B.Ed in Commerce. A B.Com degree alone is not sufficient for any MGU B.Ed programme.
Admission Process
- Register on the BEd CAP portal at cap.mgu.ac.in/bedcap2026 and complete the online application.
- Pay the application fee: INR 1,300 for General category and INR 650 for SC/ST candidates.
- Enter college and optional subject preferences in order of priority.
- Merit rank is prepared from graduation Part III marks with bonus marks for NCC/NSS (10 marks each) and PG degree weightage up to 15 marks.
- Accept the allotment online, remit the university fee, and report to the allotted college with original documents for verification and final admission.
✓ Opt for this if
- Planning a teaching career in Kerala government or private schools.
- Graduation subject matches one of the B.Ed optionals offered by MGU colleges.
- Prefer merit-based admission with no separate entrance exam.
- Need NCTE-recognised B.Ed to qualify for KTET or Kerala PSC teacher recruitment.
✗ Skip if
- Graduation subject does not align with any B.Ed optional offered at MGU colleges.
- Seeking B.Ed from a metropolitan or nationally ranked institution.
- Commerce graduate without M.Com degree, as B.Com alone does not qualify for B.Ed at MGU.
MGU B.Ed Scholarships 2026
| Scholarship | Amount | Eligibility |
|---|---|---|
| Post-Matric Scholarship for SC/ST (Kerala Government) | Full fee reimbursement plus maintenance allowance | SC/ST students admitted to aided or government B.Ed colleges under MGU |
| Central Sector Scheme of Scholarship (CSSS) | INR 10,000 per year | Top 20 percentile in qualifying degree exam with family income below INR 4.5 Lakhs |
| Kerala State Merit Scholarship | INR 15,000 per year | Meritorious B.Ed students based on graduation marks and BEd CAP rank |
| Chief Minister’s Special Scholarship | INR 5,000 per year | Students from Below Poverty Line families in Kerala pursuing regular B.Ed |
- SC/ST fee reimbursement claims are processed through the Kerala e-grants portal after admission.
- Central scholarships require application on the National Scholarship Portal at scholarships.gov.in.
MGU B.Ed FAQs
Ques. Is there an entrance exam for B.Ed admission at MG University?
Ans. No separate entrance exam is needed for MGU B.Ed admission. Selection is entirely merit-based through the BEd CAP at cap.mgu.ac.in. Merit rank comes from Part III marks of the qualifying bachelor’s degree, plus bonus marks for NCC/NSS certificates and PG degree weightage in the relevant subject.
Ques. What is the minimum eligibility for B.Ed at MGU?
Ans. Candidates need a bachelor’s degree in the relevant subject with at least 50% marks in Part III (or 50% aggregate under CBCSS/CBCCS grading patterns). The B.Ed optional subject must correspond to the main graduation subject. Commerce graduates must additionally hold an M.Com degree with 50% marks, as a B.Com alone does not qualify for any B.Ed at MGU.
Ques. What is the total fee for B.Ed at MG University affiliated colleges?
Ans. At self-financing training colleges affiliated to MGU, annual tuition is INR 45,000. The 2-year total including the one-time university fee of INR 1,945 (for MGU graduates) is INR 91,945. Graduates from other universities pay INR 2,275 as the university fee. Aided college tuition is much lower and regulated by the Kerala government. SC/ST students are eligible for full fee reimbursement.
Ques. Which B.Ed optional subjects are available at MGU affiliated colleges?
Ans. MGU B.Ed colleges offer optional subjects including English, Malayalam, Hindi, Sanskrit, Mathematics, Physical Science, Natural Science, Social Science, Commerce, Learning Disability, and Intellectual Disability. The chosen optional must correspond to the candidate’s main graduation subject. Eligibility for each optional subject is specified in detail in the MGU BEd Prospectus 2026 available at cap.mgu.ac.in.
Ques. What career options are available after completing B.Ed from MGU?
Ans. Graduates can appear for KTET and Kerala PSC teacher recruitment for appointments in government and aided schools across Kerala. Private school teaching positions are also available. Further academic paths include M.Ed, M.A. in Education, and special education programmes. MGU also offers full-time M.Ed through its School of Pedagogical Sciences on campus.
Ques. Can candidates from outside Kerala apply for MGU BEd CAP?
Ans. Yes. Candidates who completed graduation from universities outside Kerala may apply, but must produce a programme-wise eligibility certificate from MG University at the time of admission. This certificate confirms that the qualifying examination is recognised for admission to the chosen B.Ed optional subject. The university affiliation fee for such candidates is INR 2,275 compared to INR 1,945 for MGU graduates.