Mahatma Gandhi University

Mahatma Gandhi University, established in 1983, is a Public State university located in Priyadarshini Hills, Kottayam, Kerala, India. Spread across a sprawling 243 acres of lush green campus, the university has been a pioneering institution in higher education in Kerala. Named after the Father of the Nation, Mahatma Gandhi, the university was created by the Government of Kerala to cater to the growing demand for higher education in the central region of the state. Mahatma Gandhi University is recognized by the University Grants Commission (UGC) and accredited by the National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC) with an A+ grade. The university offers a comprehensive range of academic programmes across multiple disciplines including arts, science, commerce, law, engineering, technology, management, education, social sciences, and oriental studies. The institution provides Diploma, Certificate, Undergraduate, Postgraduate, and PhD programmes through its affiliated colleges and university departments. Mahatma Gandhi University has been consistently ranked among the top universities in India and has secured Rank 101-150 band in NIRF 2025 University Rankings. The university follows a semester system and conducts examinations for over 180 affiliated colleges spread across Kottayam, Ernakulam, Idukki, Alappuzha, and Pathanamthitta districts of Kerala. Admissions to various programmes are conducted through entrance examinations including KEAM; CAT; MAT; GATE; KMAT; CMAT for different courses, along with merit-based selection for certain programmes. The university has established itself as a hub for research and innovation with numerous research centres and collaborative programmes with national and international institutions.