Mahatma Gandhi University Common Admission Test Overview 2026

MGU CAT 2024 Registration Started

MGU CAT registration for 2024 has started. The last date to fill out the 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% in a bachelor's degree to be eligible for MGU CAT.

MGU CAT 2024 Exam Centers

MG University offers five exam centers for MGU CAT 2024. You can choose one during MGU CAT registration.

• Thiruvananthapuram
• Kottayam
• Ernakulam
• Kozhikode
• Kannur

MGU CAT 2024 Exam Dates

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: 09.00 AM - 11.00 AM
• Session 2: 11.30 AM - 1.30 PM
• Session 3: 02.30 PM - 04.30 PM

About MGU CAT 2024

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 and Schools of the University.

MGU CAT 2024 Highlights

MGU CAT 2024 Important Dates

MGU CAT 2024 Eligibility Criteria

Before filling the application form, candidates must check the eligibility criteria according to their subject. If candidates do not satisfy the eligibility criteria, their form can be disqualified at any stage.

MGU CAT Admit Card 2024

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

MBA Scores Valid for MG University Admission

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 2024 Programmes and Seat Distribution

Mahatma Gandhi University Common Admission Test (MGU CAT) 2024 offers admission to postgraduate programmes across science, arts, and professional streams. Seats are divided into State, All India Open, and International quotas.

Eligibility Criteria for Science Programmes

Eligibility for M Sc programmes depends on the specific subject and the undergraduate degree held. The minimum marks required in Part III are 50% for most science courses.

Life Science Programmes

For M Sc in Biochemistry, Biotechnology, Biophysics, and Microbiology, the candidate must have a BSc degree in Botany, Zoology, Biochemistry, Biophysics, Microbiology, Biotechnology, Chemistry, or Physics. The candidate needs not less than 50% marks in Part III.

Chemistry Programmes

For M Sc in Chemistry (Inorganic, Organic, Physical, and Polymer), the candidate must have a B Sc in Chemistry with Mathematics and Physics as Subsidiaries. The candidate needs not less than 50% marks in Part III.

Computer Science

For M Sc in Computer Science, the candidate needs a B Sc in Computer Science, Computer Application, B Sc IT, BCA, or B Sc with Computer Science as one of the main subjects. The candidate needs not less than 50% marks in Part III.

Physics

For M Sc in Physics, the candidate needs a B Sc in Physics with Mathematics as one of the subsidiaries. The candidate needs not less than 50% marks in Part III.

Environmental Science

For M Sc in Environment Science & Management, the candidate needs a 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, or Forestry. A B Tech in Civil, Mechanical, Chemical, or Environmental is also accepted. The candidate needs not less than 50% marks in Part III.

For M Sc in Environment Science and Disaster Management, the candidate needs a B Sc degree in any subject with not less than 50% marks in Part III.

Eligibility Criteria for Arts and Social Science Programmes

Eligibility for M A programmes varies by subject. The minimum marks required range from 45% to 60% depending on the undergraduate degree.

Politics and International Relations, Politics and Human Rights, Politics (Public Policy and Governance)

For these three programmes, the candidate needs one of the following:

• BA in Economics, Politics, History, or Law with not less than 45% marks for Part III.
• BA in English, Sociology, Anthropology, Psychology, Geography, Philosophy, or Commerce with 50% in Part III.
• B Sc in any branch with not less than 60% marks in Part III.

Economics

For M A Economics, the candidate needs a Bachelors degree in Economics, Mathematics, or Statistics under the 10+2+3 pattern of education. The candidate needs at least 45% marks in Core and Complementary subjects. An equivalent degree from an institution approved by Mahatma Gandhi University is also accepted.

Malayalam

For M A in Malayalam, the candidate needs a Bachelor's degree in Malayalam with not less than 45% marks (or CGPA of 1.8) in Part III. A degree in Arts or Science with a minimum of 50% marks in Part II Malayalam is also accepted.

English

For M A in English, the candidate needs a Bachelor's degree in English with not less than 45% marks in Part III. A degree in Arts or Science with a minimum of 50% marks in Part I English is also accepted.

Gandhian Studies and Development Studies

For M A in Gandhian Studies and M A in Development Studies, the candidate needs a pass in any graduate programme with 45% marks in Part III.

History and Anthropology

For M A History and MA Anthropology, the candidate needs a Bachelor's degree in the faculty of Social Sciences with not less than 45% marks in Part III.

Eligibility Criteria for Professional Programmes

Professional programmes have separate eligibility requirements. The minimum marks required are 50% for most courses.

Master of Tourism and Travel Management

How to Apply for MGU CAT 2024

The application process for MGU CAT 2024 is completed online through the official website cat.mgu.ac.in. The process is divided into three main steps.

Step 1: Registration

1. Visit the official website cat.mgu.ac.in.
2. Click on the link ‘MGU CAT Application Form’.
3. Fill the registration form to get an Application Number.
4. Provide details such as Candidate's Name, Date of Birth, and Email ID.
5. Click on ‘submit’ after filling all the credentials.
6. An application number will be generated after successful submission.

Step 2: Filling Details in Application Form

After the fee payment is successful, candidates must fill in the following details:

• Personal details
• Basic details
• Educational details
• Communicational details

Step 3: Fee Payment

1. Payment can be made through the official website.
2. Login to the candidate portal using the application number.
3. Payment can be made via Debit Card, Credit Card, or Net Banking.

Posting the Application Form

Some candidates are required to send a hard copy of the application form by post. The address depends on the programme applied for.

Applicants of M.Ed programmes should send the hard copy to:

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

Candidates for other programmes have to post the print of the application form to:

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

MGU CAT 2024 Application Fee

Candidates must pay the application fee after registration. The fee can be paid via credit card, debit card, or net banking.

MGU CAT 2024 Admit Card

The Admit Card can be downloaded from the official website. It contains information about the candidate and the exam, and it acts as identity proof for entry into the examination hall. No candidate is allowed inside the examination hall without the Admit Card. Candidates must preserve the Admit Card even after the exam for further processes.

Follow these steps to download the MGU CAT 2024 Admit Card:

1. Visit the official website.
2. Click on the link ‘Admit Card’.
3. Provide required information such as registration number, name, and date of birth.
4. Take a printout of the Admit Card and preserve it for future reference.

Before taking the printout, candidates should check the following information on the Admit Card:

• Candidates Name
• Address
• Contact Details
• Candidates Photograph
• Examination Centre
• Timing of the Exam

MGU CAT 2024 Exam Center

Candidates can choose any one exam center according to their preferences at the time of registration. Once allotted, the exam center cannot be changed. The available options are:

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

MGU CAT 2024 Exam Pattern and Syllabus

The MGU CAT 2024 Exam Pattern is set by Mahatma Gandhi University for students applying for post-graduation. The exam is conducted in offline mode and lasts 90 minutes. It consists of 80 objective type questions, and candidates must choose one correct answer from four options. The question paper is only in the English language.

The question paper is of objective and descriptive type for the following subjects, where candidates must write descriptive answers:

1. MA Malayalam
2. MA English
3. LLM
4. Master of Tourism Management

MGU CAT 2024 Syllabus

Candidates should review the MGU CAT syllabus to understand the question paper structure. Knowing the syllabus is necessary to score well in the exam. Check the syllabus of the course below.

MGU CAT Syllabus

The syllabus for MGU CAT varies by the school and program you are applying to. Each school sets its own syllabus for the entrance test.

MGU CAT 2024 Result

MGU CAT 2024 result will be declared on the official website. Result dates will be announced soon. Candidates must preserve the hard copies of their result.

Follow these steps to check the result on the official website:

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

MGU CAT 2024 Counselling Process

Counselling process will begin in the last week of June tentatively. The shortlisted candidates will be called for the counselling round.

Seat allotment will be based on the availability of seats, options exercised and rank obtained. During counselling, candidates have to select their 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 of institution last attended
• Migration certificate (if applicable)
• Caste Certificate (if applicable)
• Income Certificate (if applicable)
• BPL Certificate (if applicable)