Mahatma Gandhi University

Established on 2nd October 1983, Mahatma Gandhi University has jurisdiction in central Kerala and spread across the districts of Kottayam, Ernakulam, Idukki and parts of Pathanamthitta and Alappuzha. Along with imparting education, in the conventional disciplines of Science, Social Science and Humanities it also imparts education in professional disciplines like Engineering, Technology, Legal Studies, Pedagogy, Pharmacy and Nursing.

The Institution offers various Undergraduate, Postgraduate, M Phil and Doctoral level programmes through its 17 University Departments, 1 International and Inter University Centre, 7 Inter University Centres, 10 Inter School Centres, 77 Government and aided affiliated Colleges, 10 Autonomous Colleges (of which 8 are Colleges with a Potential for Excellence), 200 Unaided Affiliated Colleges and 199 Recognized Research Centres. 

• School of Behavioural Sciences
• School of Biosciences
• School of Chemical Sciences
• School of Computer Sciences
• School of Distance Sciences
• School of Environmental Sciences
• School of Gandhian Thought and Development Studies
• School of International Relations and Politics
• School of Indian Legal Thought
• School of Letters
• School of Management and Business Studies
• School of Pure and Applied Physics
• School of Pedagogical Sciences
• School of Social Sciences
• School of Physical Education and Sports Sciences
• School of Tourism Studies
• Department of Life Long Learning and Extensions

• B.A Animation and Graphic Design
• B.A Animation and Visual Effects
• B.A Arabic Language and Literature Model II (Vocational : Translation)
• B.A Audiography and Digital Editing
• B.A Corporate Economics
• B.A Economics Model I
• B.A Economics Model II Foreign Trade
• B.A Economics Model II Insurance
• B.A English Language and Literature - Model II (Vocational: Careers and Communication Skills)
• B.A English Language and Literature Model I
• B.A English Language and Literature Model II Administrative Assistant
• B.A English Language and Literature Model II Copy Editor
• B.A English Language and Literature Model II Journalism
• B.A English Language and Literature Model II Teaching
• B.A English Language and Literature Model II Tutor in Conversational English
• B.A English Literature ,Communication and Journalism Model III (Triple Main)
• B.A English Literature and Communication Studies Model III (Double Main)
• B.A Hindi Language and Literature Model I
• B.A Hindi Language and Literature Model II Functional Hindi
• B.A History Model I
• B.A History Model II Archaeology and Museology
• B.A History Model II Communication and Publishing Sciences
• B.A History Model II Forestry and Environmental History
• B.A Malayalam Language and Literature Model I
• B.A Malayalam Language and Literature Model II Copy Editing
• B.A Malayalam Language and Literature Model II Copy Writing
• B.A Mass Communication and Journalism Model I
• B.A Multimedia
• B.A Philosophy Model I
• B.A Political Science Model I
• B.A Political Science Model II Mass Communication and Journalism
• B.A Sanskrit ( Special ) Jyothisha - Model I
• B.A Sanskrit ( Special ) Nyaya - Model I
• B.A Sanskrit ( Special ) Sahithya - Model I
• B.A Sanskrit ( Special ) Vedanta - Model I
• B.A Sanskrit ( Special ) Vyakarana - Model I
• B.A Sociology Model I
• B.A Tamil Language and Literature Model I
• B.A Visual Arts[Interior Design]
• B.A Visual Communication
• B.Sc Apparel and Fashion Design
• B.Sc Bioinformatics
• B.Sc Biological Techniques and Specimen Preparation Model III
• B.Sc Biotechnology
• B.Sc Botany and Biotechnology Model III Double Main
• B.Sc Botany Model I
• B.Sc Botany Model II Environmental Monitoring And Management
• B.Sc Botany Model II Food Microbiology
• B.Sc Botany Model II Horticulture and Nursery Management
• B.Sc Botany Model II Plant Biotechnology
• B.Sc Chemistry -Petrochemicals Model III
• B.Sc Chemistry Model I
• B.Sc Chemistry Model II Industrial Chemistry
• B.Sc Clinical Nutrition and Dietetics Model III
• B.Sc Computer Applications Model III Triple Main
• B.Sc Computer Science Model III
• B.Sc Culinary Arts and Catering Technology
• B.Sc Cyber Forensic
• B.Sc Electronics and Computer Maintenance Model III
• B.Sc Electronics Model III
• B.Sc Family & Community Science Model I
• B.Sc Food Science & Quality Control Model III
• B.Sc Food Science & Quality Control Model III (Aided)
• B.Sc Food Technology & Quality Assurance
• B.Sc Geology and Water Management Model III
• B.Sc Geology Model I
• B.Sc Information Technology Model III
• B.Sc Mathematics Model I
• B.Sc Mathematics Model II Computer Science
• B.Sc Microbiology
• B.Sc Physics Model I
• B.Sc Physics Model II Applied Electronics
• B.Sc Physics Model II Computer Applications
• B.Sc Physics Model III Electronic Equipment Maintenance
• B.Sc Psychology Model I
• B.Sc Psychology Model I (SF)
• B.Sc Statistics Model I
• B.Sc Zoology and Industrial Microbiology Model III Double Main
• B.Sc Zoology Model I
• B.Sc Zoology Model II Aquaculture
• B.Sc Zoology Model II Medical Microbiology
• B.Com Model I Finance & Taxation
• B.Com Model I Finance & Taxation (SF)
• B.Com Model I Co-operation
• B.Com Model I Computer Applications
• B.Com Model I Computer Applications (Aided)
• B.Com Model I Marketing
• B.Com Model I Travel & Tourism
• B.Com Model II Computer Applications
• B.Com Model II Finance & Taxation
• B.Com Model II Logistics Management
• B.Com Model II Marketing
• B.Com Model II Travel & Tourism
• B.Com Model III Computer Applications
• B.Com Model III Office Management & Secretarial Practice
• B.Com Model III Taxation
• B.Com Model III Travel & Tourism
• Bachelor of Fashion Technology
• Bachelor of Tourism and Travel Management
• Bachelor of Business Administration
• Bachelor of Computer Application
• Bachelor of Computer Application (Aided)
• Bachelor of Social Work
• Bachelor of Business Management
• B.Voc Broadcasting and Journalism
• B.Voc Tourism and Hospitality
• B.Voc. Animation and Graphic Design
• B.Voc. Fashion Technology
• B.Voc. Food Processing Technology
• B.Voc. Logistic Management
• B.Voc. Marketing Management and Information Technology
• B.Voc. Renewable Energy Management
• B.Voc. Retail Management and Information Technology
• B.Voc. Sports Nutrition and Physiotherapy
• B.Voc. Sustainable Agriculture
• Bachelor of Physical Education
• Bachelor of Hotel management(BHM)
  

• M.A Animation
• M.A Cinema & Television
• M.A Economics
• M.A English
• M.A English - SF
• M.A Graphic Design
• M.A Hindi
• M.A History
• M.A Malayalam
• M.A Multimedia
• M.A Politics
• M.A Sanskrit (Nyaya)
• M.A Sanskrit (Sahitya)
• M.A Sanskrit (Vedanta)
• M.A Sanskrit (Vyakarana)
• M.A Tamil
• MA Print & Electronic Journalism
• Master of Communication and Journalism
• MSc Textiles and Fashion
• M.Sc Actuarial Science
• M.Sc Analytical Chemistry
• M.Sc Applied Chemistry
• M.Sc Applied Microbiology
• M.Sc Bio-informatics
• M.Sc Biochemistry

• Archaeology & Museology 
• Mass Communication & Video Production 
• Masters in Counselling Psychology 
• PG 3 (Evening course) - Cyber Law
• PG 3 (Evening course) - Human Rights
• PG 3 (Evening course) - Intellectual Property Rights
• PGDCSW

At present Mahatma Gandhi University offers research programmes in forty disciplines through its own Schools as well as through its approved research centres. The University has close collaboration for academic, research and extension programmes with a number of national agencies and institutions. The centres of Mahatma Gandhi University are responsible for research work in their respective disciplines and have produced some acclaimed research papers over the years. These are premier research learning and training centres.and provides training in various interdisciplinary areas.At present Mahatma Gandhi University offers research programmes in forty disciplines through its own Schools as well as through its approved research centres. The University has close collaboration for academic, research and extension programmes with a number of national agencies and institutions. 

The centres of MGU are:

• Inter University Centre for Disability Studies
• Inter University Centre for Social Science Research and Extensions
• Inter University Instrumentation Centre
• Advanced Centre for Environmental Studies and Sustainable Development
• Inter University Centre for Biomedical Research
• Inter University Centre for Studies in Science and Music
• Inter University Centre for Organic farming and Sustainable Agriculture
• International and Inter University Centre
• K.N. Raj Study Centre for Planning and Centre-State Financial Relations
• Centre For English Language and Communication SkillsCentre for High-Performance Computing
• Advanced Molecular Materials Research Centre
• National Institute of Plant Science TechnologyInstitute of Research in Learning Disabilities
• University Centre for International Co-operation
• Institute for Contemporary Chinese Studies
• Centre for Yoga & Naturopathy

Admission to BA, B.Com, B.Sc and BCA programs is through Centralised Allotment Process (CAP) which is a single admission window for candidates offered by the university. For PG program, candidates are shortlisted on the basis of their qualifying degree merit/ marks scored in the university entrance exam. For certain specializations in MA and M.Sc, candidates are selected on the basis of qualifying degree merit while CAT-MGU is conducted the in case of other specializations. In addition to MA and M.Sc programme, CAT MGU is also conducted for admission to M.Ed and LL.M programme. Admission to BA.LLB (5 years)/ LL.B (3 years) programme is also through MGU-CAT.

The University Library which started in 1989, currently has a collection of  57,350 books, 2,500 e-books, 2,050 theses and 7,500 bound volumes of journals. The library from its infancy has taken exclusive initiatives to imbibe ICT into the entire gamut of its activities. MGU Library and Information System consists of University Central Library, more than 30 libraries of the departments/schools and 4 Study Centres situated in different campuses.