When was Mahatma Gandhi University established?

Mahatma Gandhi University was established on 2 October 1983 in Kottayam, Kerala.

Where is the university located?

It is located in Kottayam district, Kerala, with its main campus at Priyadarsini Hills and two satellite campuses nearby.

What accreditation and rankings does MGU hold?

MGU is UGC-recognized, accredited with A++ by NAAC, and in March 2025 was awarded Category-1 status by the UGC. It ranks 37th among Indian universities (NIRF 2024) and is among the top 500 globally (THE 2025).

How large is the university campus and what are its departments?

The campus spans ~110 acres at Priyadarsini Hills, Athirampuzha, about 12–13 km from Kottayam, with 30 departments, multiple affiliated colleges, and inter-university centers.

What are MGU’s online and distance education offerings?

MGU’s Centre for Distance and Online Education (CDOE) offers UGC-approved online and distance programmes such as MA English, MCom, MBA (₹18,000–₹25,000 per semester), BA/BCom/BBA etc.

Mahatma Gandhi University Courses, Alumni & NIRF Ranking 2025

Name

Mobile Number

Email ID

City

Purpose

I need details for

Tell us your expectation...

I consent to be contacted by Trainingskart and its partners via Email, SMS, WhatsApp, and phone calls for updates and notifications, in accordance with the Privacy Policy. This consent supersedes any registration under DNC/NDNC.

Captcha Code

931351

Mahatma Gandhi University

Training Courses of Mahatma Gandhi University