Registration for MGU CAT 2024 is now open. The final deadline to submit the application is March 30, 2024. Mahatma Gandhi University offers M.Sc. and various other postgraduate programmes. Applicants generally need at least 50% in their bachelor's degree to be eligible.
MG University provides five exam centres for MGU CAT 2024 — candidates can select one during registration: Thiruvananthapuram, Kottayam, Ernakulam, Kozhikode and Kannur.
Latest update:
The MGU CAT 2024 exam schedule has been released. The test will be held over two days — March 17 and 18, 2024 — and will run in three sessions: Session 1: 09:00 AM–11:00 AM, Session 2: 11:30 AM–1:30 PM, and Session 3: 2:30 PM–4:30 PM.
MGU CAT 2024 is the university-level entrance exam for admission to MGU's postgraduate programmes. The Common Admission Test is used by the university's departments and schools to select qualified candidates for campus programmes.
Q: When is the MGU CAT exam scheduled?
Q: When will the MGU CAT 2024 admit cards be published?
Q: Which MBA scores are accepted for MG University admissions?
Below are the MGU CAT 2024 exam dates for national candidates:
May 17 and 18, 2024
Before applying, candidates should verify the subject-specific eligibility requirements. Applications that do not meet the criteria may be rejected at any stage. See the eligibility details in the table below:
The MGU CAT 2024 application form was released in February; submissions are accepted until March 2024.
Step 1: Register online
Step 2: Complete the application form with your details
After paying the application fee, candidates must provide the following details:
Step 3: Pay the application fee
Director, School of Pedagogical Sciences, Mahatma Gandhi University, PIN 686560
Director, School of Distance Education, Mahatma Gandhi University, Kottayam - 686560
Following registration, applicants must pay the fee. Payment can be made by credit card, debit card or net banking. The fee structure is as follows:
Admit cards are available for download from the official website. The admit card contains your exam and identity details and is required for entry to the exam hall. Candidates without the admit card will not be permitted to sit for the test. Keep the admit card safe after the exam for further admission procedures.
Steps to download the MGU CAT 2024 admit card:
During registration, candidates may indicate a preferred exam centre. Once allotted, the centre cannot be changed. Choose from the options listed.
The MGU CAT 2024 exam pattern is determined by Mahatma Gandhi University for postgraduate applicants.
Candidates should review the MGU CAT syllabus to understand the exam format. Familiarity with the syllabus is essential for good performance. See the syllabus for each programme below:
The MGU CAT 2024 results will be published on the official website; exact dates will be notified. Candidates should keep printed copies of their results. Results can be checked online by following the instructions below.
Counselling is tentatively scheduled for the last week of June. Shortlisted applicants will be invited for counselling. Seat allocation depends on seat availability, choices made and rank. During counselling, candidates must indicate their preferred specializations.
Documents required at counselling:
| Exam highlights | |
|---|---|
| Exam name | Mahatma Gandhi University Common Admission Test (MGU CAT) |
| Conducting body | Mahatma Gandhi University |
| Exam level | National |
| Official website | cat.mgu.ac.in |
| Application mode | Online |
| Exam mode | Offline |
| Courses offered | M.A., M.Sc., M.Ed., L.L.M., MTTM |
| Event | Dates |
|---|---|
| Registration Starts | February 15, 2024 (Released) |
| Last Date to Apply | March 30, 2024 |
| Availability of Admit card | April 20, 2024 |
| Exam date | May 17 and 18, 2024 |
| Provisional Rank List | June 2024 |
| Sl No | Programmes | Seats (Quota wise) | Eligibility | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| State | All India Open | International | |||
| 1 | M Sc in Biochemistry | 10 | 2 | 2 | BSc in Botany, Zoology, Biochemistry, Biophysics, Microbiology, Biotechnology, Chemistry or Physics with at least 50% marks in Part III. |
| 2 | M Sc in Biotechnology | 10 | 2 | 2 | |
| 3 | M Sc in Biophysics | 5 | 1 | 2 | |
| 4 | M Sc in Microbiology | 10 | 2 | 2 | |
| 5 | M Sc in Chemistry (Inorganic Chemistry) | 8 | 2 | 2 | BSc in Chemistry with Mathematics and Physics as subsidiary subjects, with at least 50% marks in Part III. |
| 6 | M Sc in Chemistry (Organic Chemistry) | 8 | 2 | 2 | |
| 7 | M Sc in Chemistry (Physical Chemistry) | 8 | 2 | 2 | |
| 8 | M Sc in Chemistry (Polymer Chemistry) | 8 | 2 | 2 | |
| 9 | M Sc in Computer Science | 25 | 3 | 2 | BSc in Computer Science/Computer Applications/BSc IT/BCA or BSc with Computer Science as a major, with at least 50% marks in Part III. |
| 10 | M Sc in Psychology | 10 | 2 | 2 | Graduation in any discipline with at least 50% marks. |
| 11 | M Sc in Physics | 20 | 4 | 2 | BSc in Physics with Mathematics as a subsidiary subject, with at least 50% marks in Part III. |
| 12 | M Sc in Environment Science & Management | 10 | 2 | 2 | BSc degree with one of the following optionals: Botany, Zoology, Chemistry, Physics, Geology, Geography, Life Science, Environmental Science/Management, Microbiology, Biotechnology, Biochemistry, Plant or Animal Science, Agriculture, Fisheries, Aquaculture, Horticulture, Forestry; or BTech in Civil/Mechanical/Chemical/Environmental engineering or equivalent, with at least 50% marks in Part III. |
| 13 | M Sc in Environment Science and Disaster Management | 10 | 2 | 2 | BSc in any subject with at least 50% marks in Part III. |
| 14 | M A Politics and International Relations | 15 | 3 | 3 | BA in Economics, Politics, History or Law with at least 45% in Part III; OR BA in English, Sociology, Anthropology, Psychology, Geography, Philosophy or Commerce with 50% in Part III; OR BSc in any branch with at least 60% in Part III. |
| 15 | M A Politics and Human Rights | 5 | 1 | 1 | |
| 16 | M A Politics (Public Policy and Governance) | 5 | 1 | 1 | |
| 17 | M A Economics | 16 | 4 | 2 | Bachelor's degree in Economics, Mathematics or Statistics under the 10+2+3 pattern with at least 45% marks in core and complementary subjects, or an equivalent degree recognized by Mahatma Gandhi University. |
| 18 | M A in Malayalam | 10 | 0 | 0 | Bachelor's degree in Malayalam with at least 45% marks (or CGPA of 1.8) in Part III; OR a degree in Arts/Science with a minimum of 50% marks in Part II Malayalam. |
| 19 | M A in English | 10 | 2 | 2 | Bachelor's degree in English with at least 45% marks in Part III; OR a degree in Arts/Science with a minimum of 50% marks in Part I English. |
| 20 | M A in Gandhian Studies | 12 | 2 | 2 | Graduation in any discipline with at least 45% marks in Part III. |
| 21 | M A in Development Studies | 12 | 2 | 2 | |
| 22 | M A History | 10 | 2 | 2 | Bachelor's degree in Social Sciences with at least 45% marks in Part III. |
| 23 | MA Anthropology | 5 | 1 | 2 | |
| 24 | Master of Tourism and Travel Management | 20 | 2 | 2 | Bachelor's degree (including professional degrees) with at least 50% marks from MGU or any university recognized by Mahatma Gandhi University. |
| 25 | Master of Education (M Ed) Programme with Specialization in Language Education (English, Hindi, Malayalam, Sanskrit, Arabic), Mathematics, Science, Social Science, Commerce, Computer Education | 50 | 0 | 0 | BEd with at least 55% marks |
| 26 | Master of Law (LLM) one year programme | 20 | 4 | 2 | LLB or equivalent degree approved by MGU with at least 50% marks |
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| General category | INR 1,000 |
| Reserved category | INR 500 |
| Program Name | Syllabus |
|---|---|
| School of Chemical Sciences | BSc Chemistry syllabus (MGU). |
| School of Biosciences | MGU BSc-level syllabus in Botany, Zoology, Microbiology, Biotechnology, Biochemistry, Biophysics, Chemistry and Physics. |
| School of Environmental Sciences | Degree-level basic sciences, general aptitude and environmental awareness. |
| School of Letters | The entrance test evaluates aptitude for literary and theatre studies and includes essays, short answers and objective questions. |
| School of International Relations and Politics | Current affairs and international issues. |
| School of Gandhian Thought and Developmental Studies | Questions based on topics related to Gandhian thought and development studies. |
| School of Social Sciences | Questions to assess interdisciplinary aptitude as well as subject-specific knowledge from the qualifying degree. |
| School of Behavioural Sciences | Interdisciplinary questions grounded in the qualifying examination syllabus. |
| School of Computer Sciences | Two-part test: Part I – Computer Science; Part II – logical reasoning and numerical ability. |
| School of Tourism and Travel Management | Objective questions totaling 80 marks: English (30), General Knowledge & Current Affairs (30), Travel Geography (20), plus a short descriptive essay worth 20 marks. |
| School of Indian Legal Thought | Topics include Constitutional Law, Administrative Law, Jurisprudence, basics of Civil & Criminal Law, principles of interpretation and recent legal developments. |
| School of Pedagogical Sciences | General BEd programme papers as per MGU syllabus. |
| Dr. KN Raj Study Centre for Planning & Centre-State Financial Relations | MGU B.A. Economics syllabus. |
