About Mahatma Gandhi University Kerala, Kottayam

The Mahatma Gandhi University (MGU), which was earlier known as Gandhiji University, is based in Kerala’s Kottayam district in Kerala and is a public university. The date that marks the institution’s establishment is recorded to be 2nd October 1983. MGU has been named after the leader of the nation ‘Mahatma Gandhi’ and his birthday is celebrated on 2nd October across the country.

MGU is counted amongst the major universities in Kerala. Also, the educational center was established to cater to the academic requirements of the residents from Central Kerala. The main campus of the University is located at Priyadarshini Hills at Athirampuzha that is near Kottayam. The University has 2 satellite campuses in Kottayam as well.

The University has the approval of the University Grants Commission (UGC). Also, National Assessment and Accreditation Council have bestowed the University with the ‘A’ grade by virtue of the center’s emphasis on providing quality education.

The University’s jurisdiction covers the revenue districts of Ernakulam, Kottayam, Idukki and some areas of Alapuzzha and Pathanamthitta. Also, MGU has affiliations with over 300 colleges. The applicants have approximately 300 academic courses that they can apply for at the educational center. A wide variety of Undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctorate courses are conducted through the University. The University offers courses in disciplines such as Agriculture, Commerce, Management, Science, Medical, Engineering, Law, Naturopathy, Law, and Information Technology. The courses lead to Bachelor’s, Master’s and Doctoral degrees. For a detailed overview of the University’s offered courses, the official website of MGU www.mgu.ac.in can be browsed.

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