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{{short description|State-run university in Kerala}}
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{{Infobox university
{{Infobox university
|name       = Mahatma Gandhi University (MGU)
| name                   = Mahatma Gandhi University (MGU)
|native_name =  
| native_name           =  
|image_name = Mahatma Gandhi University, Kerala Logo.svg
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| image_size             = 200px
| caption   = [[Emblem]] of Mahatma Gandhi University
| caption               = [[Emblem]] of Mahatma Gandhi University
|motto       = Vidyay āmritamaṣṇute ([[Sanskrit]])<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.mgu.ac.in/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=18&Itemid=537|title=MG university|last=cosmic|website=www.mgu.ac.in}}</ref>
| motto                 = Vidyayā Amṛtamaśnute ([[Sanskrit]])<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.mgu.ac.in/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=18&Itemid=537|title=MG university|last=cosmic|website=www.mgu.ac.in}}</ref>
|mottoeng   = Knowledge makes one immortal
| mottoeng               = Knowledge makes one immortal
|established = {{start date and age|1983}}
| established           = {{start date and age|1983|10|2}}
|type       = [[Public university|Public]]
| type                   = [[Public university|Public]] [[State university (India)|State University]]
|vice_chancellor = Prof. [[Sabu Thomas]]
| vice_chancellor       = Dr. C. T. Aravinda Kumar
|chancellor = [[Arif Mohammad Khan]]
| chancellor            = [[Governor of Kerala]]
|city       = [[Kottayam district|Kottayam]]
| accreditation          = [[National Assessment and Accreditation Council|NAAC]], [[National Board of Accreditation|NBA]], [[University Grants Commission (India)|UGC]]
|state     = [[Kerala]]
| affiliation            = [[National Institutional Ranking Framework|NIRF]]
|country   = India
| students              = 1,28,000+|
|campus     = Suburban
| city                   = [[Kottayam district|Kottayam]]
|website   = [http://www.mgu.ac.in www.mgu.ac.in]
| state                 = [[Kerala]]
 
| country               = India
| campus                 = [[Suburb]]
| website               = {{url|https://mgu.ac.in}}
}}
}}
[[File:Mahatma Gandhi University Kottayam Entrance.JPG|thumb|right|University entrance]]
[[File:Mahatma Gandhi University Junction Athirampuzha.JPG|thumb|right|Junction in front of the university]]


'''Mahatma Gandhi University (MGU)''', commonly referred to as '''MG University''', is a [[state ownership|state owned]] [[public university]] headquartered in [[Kottayam]] in the state of [[Kerala]], India. It was established on 2 October 1983 on [[Gandhi Jayanti]] day.<ref name="gupta2006">{{cite book
'''Mahatma Gandhi University''' ('''MGU'''), commonly referred to as '''MG University''', is a [[state ownership|state owned]] [[public university]] headquartered in [[Kottayam]] in the state of [[Kerala]], India. It was established on 2 October 1983 on [[Gandhi Jayanti]] day.<ref name="gupta2006">{{cite book
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|pages=532–536}}</ref> Mahatma Gandhi University (formerly Gandhiji University) has been approved by [[University Grants Commission (India)|University Grants Commission]] (UGC) and accredited (A) by the [[National Assessment and Accreditation Council]] of India. The university has around 300 affiliated colleges spread over five districts in central Kerala.
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Mahatma Gandhi University (formerly Gandhiji University) has been approved by [[University Grants Commission (India)|University Grants Commission]] (UGC) and accredited with the highest grade of 'A++ (CGPA - 3.61) by the [[National Assessment and Accreditation Council]] of India. The university has 31 departments of teaching and research and around 260 affiliated colleges spread over five districts in central Kerala.
 
In March 2025, Mahatma Gandhi University, Kottayam has been awarded the prestigious Category 1 Grade by the [[University Grants Commission (India)|University Grants Commission]] (UGC).<ref>{{Cite news |date=2025-03-22 |title=MGU awarded UGC Category 1 Grade |url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/kerala/mgu-awarded-ugc-category-1-grade/article69361723.ece |access-date=2025-05-08 |work=The Hindu |language=en-IN |issn=0971-751X}}</ref> This  recognition granted MGU extensive autonomy to launch new initiatives and establish institutions without prior UGC approval, making it the first university in the state to achieve this distinction.


==Academics==
==Academics==
The university offers around 300 academic programmers (Bachelor's, Master's, Doctoral degrees) in the fields of Pure and Applied Sciences, Technology, Paramedical Studies, Nursing, Management, Law, Engineering, [[Gandhian thought|Gandhian Thought]], development studies, International Relations, Inter disciplinary Integrated Master of Sciences, Politics, Physics, [[Nano-science|Nano Science]], [[Disability studies|Disability Studies]], Rehabilitation Sciences, Special Education, Psychology, [[Behavioral medicine|Behavioral Medicine]], Tourism, Journalism, Chemical Sciences, [[Polymer engineering|Polymer Engineering]], Hospital Administration, Environmental Sciences, Disaster Management, Business Studies, Commerce, Economics, Arts, Pedagogical Studies, Hotel and Hospitality Management, Catering Science, Food and Nutrition, Computer Science, [[Biotechnology]], [[Geoinformatics]] among others. Average annual student enrollment is between 17,000 and 18,000 (2013 statistics).<ref name="gupta2006" />
The University offers a diverse array of programs at the Undergraduate, Postgraduate, M Phil, and Doctoral levels through its 30 University Departments, 1 International and Inter-University Centre, 7 Inter-University Centres, 9 Inter School Centres, 1 National Centre, 3 International Centres, 79 Government/Aided Affiliated Colleges including 14 Autonomous Colleges, 194 Unaided Affiliated Colleges, and 225 Recognised Research Centres. It provides education in both interdisciplinary and traditional fields such as Science, Social Science, and Humanities, as well as in professional areas including Management, Technology, Legal Studies and Pedagogy etc.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Programmes |url=https://www.mgu.ac.in/academics/programmes/ |access-date=2025-05-10 |website=MG University |language=en}}</ref>
 
The University is well-known for its extensive range of specialisations available for various Undergraduate, Postgraduate, and Professional programs through its affiliated colleges. There are 50 specialisations for the Bachelor of Arts (B.A), 39 for the Bachelor of Science (B.Sc), 17 for the Bachelor of Commerce (B.Com), 33 for the Master of Arts (M.A), 51 for the Master of Science (M.Sc), and 5 for the Master of Commerce (M.Com) programs. Average annual student enrolment is around 40,000.<ref name="gupta2006" />
 
Currently, MGU provides research programs in forty different fields through both its research centres and its own schools. Additionally, it collaborates with internationally renowned research institutions, including the Max Plank Institute of Technology in Germany, Brown University in the United States, California Institute of Technology in the United States, the University of Toronto in Canada, Catholic University in Belgium, the Institute of Political Studies in France, the University of Paris, and Swinburne University in Australia. Collaboration extends to student and faculty exchange, joint research projects, and shared facilities.<ref>{{Cite web |title=About |url=https://www.mgu.ac.in/about/ |access-date=2025-05-14 |website=MG University |language=en}}</ref>
 
At the national level, MGU works with agencies like UGC, DST, CSIR and others on funded research. The Erudite Scholar in Residence Program was also started to give students the chance to have a deeper understanding of their field of study. Several Nobel Laureates are invited to engage directly with the students.<ref>{{Cite web |title=About |url=https://www.mgu.ac.in/about/ |access-date=2025-05-10 |website=MG University |language=en}}</ref>
 
Notably, MGU is the only state university in Kerala to have obtained UGC approval for conducting online degree programmes.<ref>{{Cite news |date=2025-03-27 |title=MGU to offer online courses along with regular programmes |url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/kerala/mgu-to-offer-online-courses-along-with-regular-programmes/article69381504.ece |access-date=2025-05-10 |work=The Hindu |language=en-IN |issn=0971-751X}}</ref> Currently, MGU offers online programmes such as MBA, M.A. in English, B.Com (Honours) and M.Com through its Centre for Distance and Online Education (CDOE).<ref>{{Cite news |date=2024-10-26 |title=MGU expands online learning options |url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/kerala/mgu-expands-online-learning-options/article68800174.ece |access-date=2025-05-14 |work=The Hindu |language=en-IN |issn=0971-751X}}</ref>
 
==Rankings==
{{Infobox India university ranking
|THE_W_2024=401-500|
|THES_A_2024 = 134|
|NIRF_O_2024=67|NIRF_U_2024=37}}
 
The [[National Institutional Ranking Framework]] (NIRF), 2024 ranked Mahatma Gandhi University 37th among top universities and 67th in the overall category in India.<ref name="Rankings_NIRF_O_2024" />
 
The [[Times Higher Education World University Rankings|Times Higher Education]] (THE), London has ranked Mahatma Gandhi University amongst the top 500 universities in the World in THE World University Rankings 2025.<ref name="Times Higher Education Ranking">{{cite web |title=Times Higher Education Ranking |url=https://www.timeshighereducation.com/world-university-rankings/mahatma-gandhi-university |website=Times Higher Education |access-date=6 May 2025}}</ref>
 
In the Times Higher Education Asia University Rankings 2025, Mahatma Gandhi University has been placed at the 4th position among all Indian Universities.<ref>{{cite news |title=Manorama News |url=https://www.onmanorama.com/news/kerala/2025/04/26/mahatma-gandhi-university-top-5-asia.html |access-date=6 May 2025 |publisher=Malayala Manorama}}</ref>
 
MGU was awarded the Chancellor’s Prize for The Best University in Kerala thrice in 2016, 2018 & 2020 making it the first university in the state to achieve this feat.<ref>{{Cite news |last=Jones |title=Chancellor's Award |url=https://www.kshec.kerala.gov.in/index.php/activities/ongoing/chancelllor-s-award |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241228023726/https://kshec.kerala.gov.in/index.php/activities/ongoing/chancelllor-s-award |archive-date=28 December 2024 |access-date=2025-05-08 |language=en-gb |url-status=live }}</ref>
 
In the Times Higher Education (THE) Young University Rankings 2024, Mahatma Gandhi University had topped the list of Indian universities, ranking 81st globally. The ranking lists the world's best universities that are 50 years old or younger.<ref>{{Cite news |date=2024-05-16 |title=Times Young University Rankings: MGU tops among Indian varsities |url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/kerala/times-young-university-rankings-mgu-tops-among-indian-varsities/article68182742.ece |access-date=2025-05-08 |work=The Hindu |language=en-IN |issn=0971-751X}}</ref>
 
In 2021, Mahatma Gandhi University was ranked third in Atal ranking by the Union Ministry of Education for innovation and entrepreneurship among Indian Universities.<ref>{{Cite news |last=Reporter |first=Staff |date=2021-12-30 |title=Mahatma Gandhi University placed 3rd in Atal ranking on innovation |url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/kerala/mahatma-gandhi-university-placed-3rd-in-atal-ranking-on-innovation/article38071893.ece |access-date=2025-05-10 |work=The Hindu |language=en-IN |issn=0971-751X}}</ref>


==Administration==
==Administration==
Prof. C. T. Aravinda Kumar serves as the Vice-Chancellor of the University. The registrar is Prof. (Dr.) Bismi Gopalakrishnan and Dr. Sreejith C. M. holds the charge of Controller of Examinations.


Prof.[[Sabu Thomas]] (Professor, School of Chemical Sciences, Mahatma Gandhi University) serves as the Vice-Chancellor. Prof.C.T Aravindakumar serves as the Pro Vice-Chancellor. The registrar is  Prof. (Dr.) Prakashkumar B and Dr. Sreejith C.M.  holds the charge of Controller of Examinations.  Sri. Biju Mathew acts as the Finance Officer.
The university is funded by the [[University Grants Commission (India)|University Grants Commission]] and the [[Government of Kerala]].<ref name="gupta2006" /> It is a member of the [[Association of Indian Universities]] and the [[Association of Commonwealth Universities]].<ref name="gupta2006" /> Association of Commonwealth Universities represents over 480 universities from [[Commonwealth of Nations|Commonwealth]] countries.
 
The university is funded by the [[University Grants Commission (India)|University Grants Commission]] and Government of Kerala.<ref name="gupta2006" /> It is a member of the [[Association of Indian Universities|AIU]] and the [[Association of Commonwealth Universities|ACU]].<ref name="gupta2006" /> Association of Commonwealth Universities represents over 480 universities from [[Commonwealth of Nations|Commonwealth]] countries.


==Affiliated colleges==
==Affiliated colleges==
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==Location==
==Location==
The university campus is in the Priyadarsini Hills, Athirampuzha 13 kilometers from [[Kottayam]] Railway Station and 4 kilometers from [[Ettumanoor]]. To reach the campus take the deviation from M.C. Road at Ettumanoor or Gandhi Nagar. The nearest airport is [[Cochin International Airport]] situated at Nedumbassery, [[Cochin]] which is about 79&nbsp; km away. Private buses to [[Ernakulam]] starting from the Nagampadom bus stand at the northern end of the railway platform at Kottayam stop at the university. It is located 13&nbsp; km away from the city of [[Kottayam]].
The university campus is located in the Priyadarsini Hills, Athirampuzha 12 Km from [[Kottayam]] Railway Station and 4 Km from [[Ettumanoor]]. To reach the campus, take deviation from M.C. Road at Ettumanoor or Gandhi Nagar. The nearest airport is [[Cochin International Airport]] situated at Nedumbassery, [[Cochin]] which is about 79 Km away. Private buses to [[Ernakulam]] starting from the Nagampadom bus stand at the northern end of the railway platform at Kottayam passes through the university.
 
==Schools and Departments  ==
1. School of Behavioural Science (SoBS)
 
2. School of Bio-Science (SBS)
 
3. School of Chemical Science (SCS)
 
4. School of Computer Sciences (SoCS)
 
5. School of Social Sciences (SSS)
 
6. School of Environmental Science (SES)
 
7. School of Gandhian Thought and Development Studies (SGTDS)
 
8. School of Indian Legal Thought (SILT)
 
9. School of International Relations & Politics (SIRP)
 
10. Department of Printing & Publishing
 
11. School of Letters (SOL)
 
12. School of Pedagogical Sciences (SPS)
 
13. School of Physical Education & Sports Science (SPESS)
 
14. School of Pure and Applied Physics (SPS)
 
15. School of Management & Business Studies (SMBS)
 
16. School of Distance & Online Education (CDOE)


==Schools and departments==
17. Department of Lifelong Learning and Extension (DLLE)
* School of Behavioral Science
* School of Bio-Science
* School of Chemical Science
* School of Computer Sciences
* School of Distance Education
* School of Environmental Science
* School of Gandhian Thought and Development Studies
* School of Indian Legal Thought
* School of International Relation & Politics
* School of Printing & Publishing
* School of Letters
* School of Pedagogical Sciences
* School of Physical Education & Sports Science
* School of Pure and applied physics
* School of Management & Business Studies
* School of Social Science
* School of Technology & Applied Sciences
* School of Tourism Studies
* Department of Life-Long Learning & Extension
* National Institute of Plant Science Technology
* Inter University Center For Studies in Science of Music
* Centre For High Performance Computing
* Inter University Centre for Disability Studies
* International and Inter University Centre for Nano science and Nanotechnology
* [https://www.mgu.ac.in/academics/centres/inter-school-centres/institute-for-intensive-research-in-basic-sciences/ Institute for Integrated Programmers and Research in Basic Sciences (IIRBS)]
* Inter University Centre for Biomedical Research
* Inter University Instrumentation Centre
* Advanced Molecular Materials Research Centre
* Inter University Centre for Social Science Research and Extension
* Advanced Centre of Environmental Studies and Sustainable Development
* Centre for English Language and Communication Skills
* K.n. Raj study centre for planning and centre -state financial relations


== CARLIS ==
18. School of Tourism Studies (STS)
Centre for Advanced Research in Library and Information Sciences (CARLIS) was established in 2010 for research on technologies that can transfer existing knowledge from traditional media to future proof digital media for the networked society.


CARLIS covers two main areas; Library Science and Information Science along with their applications using technologies developed in allied areas. CARLIS started Offering PhD programmes in 2010 and the areas of research are content management, digital archiving, multimedia resources, information administration, information economics, information infrastructures, IPR issues, knowledge warehousing, language technologies, Open Access protocols, resource sharing networks etc.
19. School of Mathematics and Statistics (SMS)


It is envisaged as a national centre and will have initially an Advisory Council with experts from India and abroad, an Honorary Director, experts from different areas in knowledge management as faculty. The research by the team associated to CARLIS has developed the Digital Library package with search mechanisms for Indian scripts used in Gandhi University on line Theses Library the first official Open Access Archive of PhD theses from Indian universities.<ref>{{citation |url= http://eprints.rclis.org/13532/ |title= Jancy James, Dr and Raman Nair, R. and Sreekumar, G. Doctoral Research at Mahatma Gandhi University 1983-2008: a Bibliometric Analysis. University News, 2008, vol. 46, n. 51 |date= 28 December 2008 |access-date=20 July 2013}}</ref>
20. School of Artificial Intelligence and Robotics


==Rankings==
21. School of Nano-science and Nanotechnology
{{Infobox India university ranking
 
| THE_W_2021 = 601–800
22. School of Energy Materials
| NIRF_U_2020 = 30
 
| NIRF_O_2020 = 49
23. School of Food Science And Technology
| NIRF_U_2022 = 30
 
| NIRF_O_2022 = 51
24. School of Data Analytics
|THE_W_2022=401-500}}
 
25. School of Gender Studies
 
26. School of Polymer Science and Technology
 
27. Department of Geology
 
28. K. N. Raj School of Economics
 
29. Institute for Integrated Programmes and Research in Basic Sciences (IIRBS)
 
30. The Institute for Multidisciplinary Programmes in Social Sciences (IMPSS)
 
31. Directorate for Applied Short-term Programmes (DASP)
 
32. University Employment Information and Guidance Bureau
 
33. Civil Service Institute (CSI)
 
<big><u>Inter-School /Inter-University /National /International Centres</u></big>
 
1. Advanced Molecular Materials Research Centre (AMMRC)
 
2. National Institute of Plant Science Technology (NIPST)
 
3. Institute of Research in Learning Disability (IRLD)
 
4. University Centre for International Co-operation (UCIC)
 
5. Institute for Contemporary Chinese Studies (ICCS)
 
6. Centre for Yoga and Naturopathy (CYN)
 
7. Business Innovation and Incubation Centre (BIIC)
 
8. Sophisticated Analytical Instrument Facilities (SAIF)
 
9. Inter University Centre for Nanoscience and Nanotechnology (IIUCNN)
 
10. International Centre for Polar Studies (ICPS)
 
11. International Centre for Ultrafast Studies (ICUS)
 
12. Inter University Centre for Organic Farming and Sustainable Agriculture (IUCOFSA)
 
13. Advanced Centre of Environmental Studies and Sustainable Development (ACESSD)
 
14. Inter University Centre for Disability Studies (IUCDS)
 
15. Inter University Centre for Social Science Research and Extension (IUCSSRE)
 
16. The Inter University Instrumentation Centre (IUIC)


The Times Higher Education (THE) has ranked MG university amongst the top 500 universities in the World in THE World University Rankings 2023.<ref>{{cite web |title=Mahatma Gandhi University |url=https://www.timeshighereducation.com/world-university-rankings/mahatma-gandhi-university |website=www.timeshighereducation.com |date=19 November 2021 |access-date=13 December 2021}}</ref>
17. Inter University Centre for Biomedical Research and Super Speciality Hospital (IUCBR & SSH)


The [[National Institutional Ranking Framework]] (NIRF) ranked Mahatma Gandhi University, Kerala 49th overall in India<ref name="Rankings_NIRF_O_2020" /> and 30th among universities in 2020.<ref name="Rankings_NIRF_U_2020" />
18. Inter University Centre for Studies in Science of Music (IUCSSM)


== Notable alumni ==
== Notable alumni ==
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{{alumni|date=July 2022}}
{{alumni|date=July 2022}}
* [[Karunakaran Babu]]
* [[George Kurian (politician)]]
* [[P. K. Biju]]
* [[P. K. Biju]]
* [[Linto Joseph]]
* [[Linto Joseph]]
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* [[Kandathil Sebastian]]
* [[Kandathil Sebastian]]
* [[K. M. Tharakan]]
* [[K. M. Tharakan]]
* [[Venu Rajamony ]]
* [[Stanley George]]
* [[Venu Rajamony]]
* [[Vijilesh Karayad]]
* [[Vijilesh Karayad]]
* [[Eldhose Kunnappilly]]
* [[Eldhose Kunnappilly]]
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==External links==
==External links==
 
{{Commons category}}
*[http://www.mgu.ac.in Mahatma Gandhi University: Website of Mahatma Gandhi University]
*[http://www.mgu.ac.in Mahatma Gandhi University: Website of Mahatma Gandhi University]


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This article is about the university in Kerala. For other universities, see Mahatma Gandhi University.
Mahatma Gandhi University (MGU)
Emblem of Mahatma Gandhi University
MottoVidyayā Amṛtamaśnute (Sanskrit)[1]
Motto in English
Knowledge makes one immortal
TypePublic State University
EstablishedOctober 2, 1983; 42 years ago (1983-10-02)
AffiliationNIRF
ChancellorGovernor of Kerala
Vice-ChancellorDr. C. T. Aravinda Kumar
Students1,28,000+
Location
Kottayam
,
Kerala
,
India
CampusSuburb
Websitemgu.ac.in

Mahatma Gandhi University (MGU), commonly referred to as MG University, is a state owned public university headquartered in Kottayam in the state of Kerala, India. It was established on 2 October 1983 on Gandhi Jayanti day.[2]

Mahatma Gandhi University (formerly Gandhiji University) has been approved by University Grants Commission (UGC) and accredited with the highest grade of 'A++ (CGPA - 3.61) by the National Assessment and Accreditation Council of India. The university has 31 departments of teaching and research and around 260 affiliated colleges spread over five districts in central Kerala.

In March 2025, Mahatma Gandhi University, Kottayam has been awarded the prestigious Category 1 Grade by the University Grants Commission (UGC).[3] This recognition granted MGU extensive autonomy to launch new initiatives and establish institutions without prior UGC approval, making it the first university in the state to achieve this distinction.

Academics[edit | edit source]

The University offers a diverse array of programs at the Undergraduate, Postgraduate, M Phil, and Doctoral levels through its 30 University Departments, 1 International and Inter-University Centre, 7 Inter-University Centres, 9 Inter School Centres, 1 National Centre, 3 International Centres, 79 Government/Aided Affiliated Colleges including 14 Autonomous Colleges, 194 Unaided Affiliated Colleges, and 225 Recognised Research Centres. It provides education in both interdisciplinary and traditional fields such as Science, Social Science, and Humanities, as well as in professional areas including Management, Technology, Legal Studies and Pedagogy etc.[4]

The University is well-known for its extensive range of specialisations available for various Undergraduate, Postgraduate, and Professional programs through its affiliated colleges. There are 50 specialisations for the Bachelor of Arts (B.A), 39 for the Bachelor of Science (B.Sc), 17 for the Bachelor of Commerce (B.Com), 33 for the Master of Arts (M.A), 51 for the Master of Science (M.Sc), and 5 for the Master of Commerce (M.Com) programs. Average annual student enrolment is around 40,000.[2]

Currently, MGU provides research programs in forty different fields through both its research centres and its own schools. Additionally, it collaborates with internationally renowned research institutions, including the Max Plank Institute of Technology in Germany, Brown University in the United States, California Institute of Technology in the United States, the University of Toronto in Canada, Catholic University in Belgium, the Institute of Political Studies in France, the University of Paris, and Swinburne University in Australia. Collaboration extends to student and faculty exchange, joint research projects, and shared facilities.[5]

At the national level, MGU works with agencies like UGC, DST, CSIR and others on funded research. The Erudite Scholar in Residence Program was also started to give students the chance to have a deeper understanding of their field of study. Several Nobel Laureates are invited to engage directly with the students.[6]

Notably, MGU is the only state university in Kerala to have obtained UGC approval for conducting online degree programmes.[7] Currently, MGU offers online programmes such as MBA, M.A. in English, B.Com (Honours) and M.Com through its Centre for Distance and Online Education (CDOE).[8]

Rankings[edit | edit source]

University rankings

The National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF), 2024 ranked Mahatma Gandhi University 37th among top universities and 67th in the overall category in India.[9]

The Times Higher Education (THE), London has ranked Mahatma Gandhi University amongst the top 500 universities in the World in THE World University Rankings 2025.[10]

In the Times Higher Education Asia University Rankings 2025, Mahatma Gandhi University has been placed at the 4th position among all Indian Universities.[11]

MGU was awarded the Chancellor’s Prize for The Best University in Kerala thrice in 2016, 2018 & 2020 making it the first university in the state to achieve this feat.[12]

In the Times Higher Education (THE) Young University Rankings 2024, Mahatma Gandhi University had topped the list of Indian universities, ranking 81st globally. The ranking lists the world's best universities that are 50 years old or younger.[13]

In 2021, Mahatma Gandhi University was ranked third in Atal ranking by the Union Ministry of Education for innovation and entrepreneurship among Indian Universities.[14]

Administration[edit | edit source]

Prof. C. T. Aravinda Kumar serves as the Vice-Chancellor of the University. The registrar is Prof. (Dr.) Bismi Gopalakrishnan and Dr. Sreejith C. M. holds the charge of Controller of Examinations.

The university is funded by the University Grants Commission and the Government of Kerala.[2] It is a member of the Association of Indian Universities and the Association of Commonwealth Universities.[2] Association of Commonwealth Universities represents over 480 universities from Commonwealth countries.

Affiliated colleges[edit | edit source]

Main article: List of colleges affiliated with Mahatma Gandhi University, Kerala

Location[edit | edit source]

The university campus is located in the Priyadarsini Hills, Athirampuzha 12 Km from Kottayam Railway Station and 4 Km from Ettumanoor. To reach the campus, take deviation from M.C. Road at Ettumanoor or Gandhi Nagar. The nearest airport is Cochin International Airport situated at Nedumbassery, Cochin which is about 79 Km away. Private buses to Ernakulam starting from the Nagampadom bus stand at the northern end of the railway platform at Kottayam passes through the university.

Schools and Departments[edit | edit source]

1. School of Behavioural Science (SoBS)

2. School of Bio-Science (SBS)

3. School of Chemical Science (SCS)

4. School of Computer Sciences (SoCS)

5. School of Social Sciences (SSS)

6. School of Environmental Science (SES)

7. School of Gandhian Thought and Development Studies (SGTDS)

8. School of Indian Legal Thought (SILT)

9. School of International Relations & Politics (SIRP)

10. Department of Printing & Publishing

11. School of Letters (SOL)

12. School of Pedagogical Sciences (SPS)

13. School of Physical Education & Sports Science (SPESS)

14. School of Pure and Applied Physics (SPS)

15. School of Management & Business Studies (SMBS)

16. School of Distance & Online Education (CDOE)

17. Department of Lifelong Learning and Extension (DLLE)

18. School of Tourism Studies (STS)

19. School of Mathematics and Statistics (SMS)

20. School of Artificial Intelligence and Robotics

21. School of Nano-science and Nanotechnology

22. School of Energy Materials

23. School of Food Science And Technology

24. School of Data Analytics

25. School of Gender Studies

26. School of Polymer Science and Technology

27. Department of Geology

28. K. N. Raj School of Economics

29. Institute for Integrated Programmes and Research in Basic Sciences (IIRBS)

30. The Institute for Multidisciplinary Programmes in Social Sciences (IMPSS)

31. Directorate for Applied Short-term Programmes (DASP)

32. University Employment Information and Guidance Bureau

33. Civil Service Institute (CSI)

Inter-School /Inter-University /National /International Centres

1. Advanced Molecular Materials Research Centre (AMMRC)

2. National Institute of Plant Science Technology (NIPST)

3. Institute of Research in Learning Disability (IRLD)

4. University Centre for International Co-operation (UCIC)

5. Institute for Contemporary Chinese Studies (ICCS)

6. Centre for Yoga and Naturopathy (CYN)

7. Business Innovation and Incubation Centre (BIIC)

8. Sophisticated Analytical Instrument Facilities (SAIF)

9. Inter University Centre for Nanoscience and Nanotechnology (IIUCNN)

10. International Centre for Polar Studies (ICPS)

11. International Centre for Ultrafast Studies (ICUS)

12. Inter University Centre for Organic Farming and Sustainable Agriculture (IUCOFSA)

13. Advanced Centre of Environmental Studies and Sustainable Development (ACESSD)

14. Inter University Centre for Disability Studies (IUCDS)

15. Inter University Centre for Social Science Research and Extension (IUCSSRE)

16. The Inter University Instrumentation Centre (IUIC)

17. Inter University Centre for Biomedical Research and Super Speciality Hospital (IUCBR & SSH)

18. Inter University Centre for Studies in Science of Music (IUCSSM)

Notable alumni[edit | edit source]

See also[edit | edit source]

References[edit | edit source]

  1. ↑ cosmic. "MG university". www.mgu.ac.in.
  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 Gupta, Ameeta; Kumar, Ashish (2006). Handbook of Universities. New Delhi: Atlantic Publishers & Distributors. pp. 532–536. ISBN 978-81-269-0608-6.
  3. ↑ "MGU awarded UGC Category 1 Grade". The Hindu. 22 March 2025. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 8 May 2025.
  4. ↑ "Programmes". MG University. Retrieved 10 May 2025.
  5. ↑ "About". MG University. Retrieved 14 May 2025.
  6. ↑ "About". MG University. Retrieved 10 May 2025.
  7. ↑ "MGU to offer online courses along with regular programmes". The Hindu. 27 March 2025. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 10 May 2025.
  8. ↑ "MGU expands online learning options". The Hindu. 26 October 2024. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 14 May 2025.
  9. ↑ Cite error: Invalid <ref> tag; no text was provided for refs named Rankings_NIRF_O_2024
  10. ↑ "Times Higher Education Ranking". Times Higher Education. Retrieved 6 May 2025.
  11. ↑ "Manorama News". Malayala Manorama. Retrieved 6 May 2025.
  12. ↑ Jones. "Chancellor's Award". Archived from the original on 28 December 2024. Retrieved 8 May 2025.
  13. ↑ "Times Young University Rankings: MGU tops among Indian varsities". The Hindu. 16 May 2024. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 8 May 2025.
  14. ↑ Reporter, Staff (30 December 2021). "Mahatma Gandhi University placed 3rd in Atal ranking on innovation". The Hindu. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 10 May 2025.

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