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MGU CAT 2023 – Mahatma Gandhi University released the MGU CAT 2023 counselling selection list and admission on July 5. Mahatma Gandhi University has released the MGU CAT 2023 rank list on June 24 in online mode. Mahatma Gandhi University conducted the MGU CAT exam 2023 on May 20 and 21, 2023. The MGU CAT 2023 application deadline was May 2. The university started the MGU CAT registration 2023 process on February 1, 2023 at cat.mgu.ac.in. Mahatma Gandhi University Common Admission Test or MGU CAT is a university-level examination and offered admission in postgraduate courses to candidates. Candidates who want to get admission in Mahatma Gandhi University PG courses, required to appear in the MGU CAT 2023 entrance exam. Mahatma Gandhi University has released the MGU CAT 2023 official notification and other important events such as exam dates and admit card. Candidates can go through this article to know to more about the Mahatma Gandhi University Common Admission Test 2023 courses, eligibility, admit card, result, counselling and exam guidelines.
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Sl.No. | Course | State Quota | All India Quota |
1 | LLM | ||
2 | M A History | ||
3 | M A Anthropology | ||
4 | M A Gandhian Studies | ||
5 | M A Development Studies | ||
6 | M A Economics | ||
7 | M A Politics& International Relations | ||
8 | M A Politics & Human Rights | ||
9 | M A Politics-Public Policy & Governance | ||
10 | M A Counselling | ||
11 | M Sc Biochemistry | ||
12 | M Sc Biotechnology | ||
13 | M Sc Biophysics | ||
14 | M Sc Microbiology | ||
15 | M Sc Inorganic Chemistry | ||
16 | M Sc Organic Chemistry | ||
17 | M Sc Physical Chemistry | ||
18 | M Sc Polymer Chemistry | ||
19 | M Sc Physics | ||
20 | M Sc Psychology | ||
21 | M Sc Food Science and Technology | ||
22 | MSc Mathematics | ||
23 | M Sc Statistics | ||
24 | MSc Chemistry (Nano Science and Nano Technology) | ||
25 | MSc Phyics (Nano Science and Nano Technology) | ||
26 | M Sc in Botany and Plant Science Technology | ||
27 | M.Sc Chemistry(Specialization in Energy Science) | ||
28 | M.Sc Physics(Specialization in Energy Science) | ||
29 | M.Sc Material Science (Specialization in Energy Science) | ||
30 | MSc Data science and Analytics | ||
31 | M.Tech Polymer science and Technology | ||
32 | M. Tech Polymer Science and Engineering | ||
33 | M Tech Nanoscience Technology | ||
34 | M.Tech Energy Science and Technology | ||
35 | Master of Tourism Management (MTM) | ||
36 | M Ed | ||
37 | BBA LLB (Hons) | ||
38 | Integrated Master of Science (Chemistry) | ||
39 | Integrated Master of Science (Computer Science) | ||
40 | Integrated Master of Science (Environmental Science) | ||
41 | Integrated Master of Science (Life Science) | ||
42 | Integrated Master of Science (Physics) | ||
43 | Integrated Masters Programmes in Social Sciences (History) | ||
44 | Integrated Masters Programmes in Social Sciences (Political Science) | ||
45 | Integrated Masters Programmes in Social Sciences (Economics) |
Name of the conducting body | Mahatma Gandhi University |
Examination name | Mahatma Gandhi University Common Admission Test |
Abbreviated name | MGU CAT |
Mode of exam | Online |
Level | University |
Programmes offered | Postgraduate |
Events | Dates |
Release of the application form | February 1, 2023 |
Last date to submit the application form | May 2, 2023 |
Final confirmation of Application | To be notified |
Release of admit card | May 10, 2023 |
MGU CAT 2023 | May 20 and 21, 2023 |
Announcement of the result | June 24 |
Counselling | July 5 |
Here is the overview of MGU CAT 2023 eligibility criteria. Only those candidates need to fill the application form, who are eligible as per the minimum requirement of eligibility. Therefore, candidates can take a look on the MGU CAT 2023 eligibility criteria before starting the application process. Candidates who not meet the eligibility criteria will be disqualified even at the counselling process. Candidates can go through the MGU CAT exam 2023 eligibility criteria from the table.
Schools | Programmes | Eligibility | |
School of International Relations and Politics | Applicants must have completed a bachelor's degree in Economics/ Politics/ History/ Law with not less than 45 percent marks in Part III OR Applicants must have completed their degree in English/ Sociology/ Anthropology/ Psychology/ Geography/ Philosophy/ Commerce with not less than 50 percent marks in Part III OR Candidates must be a graduate in Science with not less than 60 percent marks for Part III. | ||
M.A. Politics (Public Policy and Governance) | |||
School of Social Sciences | M.A. History | Candidates must have a bachelor’s degree in the faculty of Social Sciences with not less than 45 percent marks in Part III. | |
School of Letters | Candidates must complete a bachelor's degree in the subject concerned with not less than 45 percent marks (or CGPA of 1.8) in Part III | ||
OR | |||
Candidates must have completed any degree in Arts/Science with a minimum of 50 percent marks in Part II Malayalam. | |||
Candidates must have completed a bachelor's degree in the subject concerned with not less than 45 percent marks in Part III | |||
OR | |||
Candidates must have passed any degree in Arts/ Science with a minimum of 50 percent marks in Part I English. | |||
School of Gandhian Thought and Development Studies | M.A. Gandhian Studies | Candidates must have a bachelor’s degree in any subject with not less than 45 percent marks in Part III. | |
M.A. Development Studies | |||
Dr. KN Raj Study Centre for Planning & Centre- State Financial Relations | Candidates must have completed bachelor’s degree in Economics Mathematics/Statistics under 10+2+3 pattern of education with at least 45 percent marks in Core and Complementary subjects or equivalent degree from an institution approved by Mahatma Gandhi University | ||
School of Chemical Sciences | M.Sc. Chemistry (Inorganic Chemistry) | Candidates must complete B.Sc degree in Chemistry with Mathematics and Physics as subsidiaries with not less than 50 percent marks in Part III. | |
M.Sc. Chemistry (Organic Chemistry) | |||
M.Sc. Chemistry (Physical Chemistry) | |||
M.Sc. Chemistry (Polymer Science) | |||
| Candidates must complete B.Sc degree in Physics with Mathematics as subsidiary with not less than 50 percent marks in Part III. | ||
School of Biosciences | Candidates must complete B.Sc degree in Botany, Zoology, Biochemistry, Biophysics, Microbiology, Biotechnology, Chemistry or Physics with not less than 50 percent marks in Part III. | ||
M.Sc. Biophysics | |||
School of Environmental Sciences | Candidates must complete B.Sc degree in any of the following optionals; Botany, Zoology, Chemistry, Physics, Geology, Geography, Life Science, Environmental Science, Environment Management, Microbiology, Biotechnology, Biochemistry, Plant or Animal Science, Agriculture, Fisheries, Aquaculture, Horticulture, Forestry, B Tech in Civil/ Mechanical/ Chemical/ Environmental or equivalent examination with not less than 50 percent marks in Part III. | ||
M.Sc. Environment Science and Disaster Management | Candidates must complete B.Sc degree in any subject with not less than 50 percent marks in Part III. | ||
School of Behavioural Sciences | Candidates must be a B.A/B.Sc in Psychology with not less than 50 percent marks in Part III. | ||
M Sc Disability Studies and Rehabilitation Sciences | Candidates must complete a bachelor's degree in Arts with not less than 45 percent marks in Part III or any Science degree with a minimum of 50 percent marks in Part III. | ||
School of Computer Sciences | Candidates must complete a B.Sc degree in Computer Science/ Computer Application/ BCA or any other B.Sc degree with Computer Science as the main subject with not less than 50 percent marks in Part III. |
The MGU CAT 2023 application form was released on February 1 in online mode. Candidates had to fill the application form of MGU CAT 2023 with their personal and academic details. Candidates could fill and submit the MGU CAT application form 2023 till May 2. While filling the MGU CAT application form 2023, candidates could apply for a maximum of four courses. All the details mentioned in the MGU CAT 2023 application form must be correct as candidates have to claim these details later. Follow the steps given below to fill the MGU CAT application form 2023.
Step 1. Registration
· Go to the official website - mgu.ac.in.
· Click on “Apply Online” section of the homepage.
· Add the required details such as name, state, DOB, mobile number, email ID etc.
· Create a user ID password of your choice.
· Select “Submit” tab
· Select “Save and Continue” section
· Once candidates complete the registration process, they will receive the application number for the future login process.
Step 2. Uploading the Images
At the next step, candidates need to upload the scanned images in the prescribed format and size in the application form such as photograph and signature.
Specifications Passport Size Photograph
Size | 30 kb |
Format | JPEG/JPG/GIF/PNG |
Dimensions | 200*500 (px) |
Step 3. Filling the application form
Here, candidates required to proceed for the login by entering the login credentials.
They need to add the personal and academic details.
Section | Details |
Personal Details | Name of the candidates, father’s name, nationality, permanent address, email ID, Mobile Number |
Examination Details | Desired programme (four) |
Exam centre of your choice (three) | |
Academic Details | Qualifying degree, qualifying examination, name of the previous examination, marks scored in the qualifying examination, subjects studied in qualifying degree |
Step 4. Declaration
· Candidates required to declared that all details provided by them are correct and legit.
· Candidates also have to declared that they have all required documents to fulfill the MGU CAT eligibility criteria 2023.
Step 5. Application Fee Payment
· Candidates need to check all details in the application form before the online payment of MGU application form 2023.
· Once you check the details, then pay the online application fee for MGU application form 2023.
· The applicants can also fee paid through credit card/debit card/net banking.
Category | Fee (Rs.) |
General Category/ All India Quota | 1200 |
SC/ST | 600 |
The MGU CAT 2023 exam centres are the venues where the entrance exam was conducted. Candidates can select upto three MGU CAT exam centres 2023 as per their convenience while filling the application form. They are also advised to reach the MGU CAT exam centres 2023 prior to the commencement of entrance examination to avoid any last-minutes delays or hassle. In case of the shortage of candidates, the university can change the allotted MGU CAT 2023 exam centres.
State | Test Centre Cities |
New Delhi | Delhi |
Karnataka | Bengaluru |
Tamil Nadu | Chennai |
Kerala | Kottayam |
Kerala | Kochi |
Kerala | Kozhikode |
Kerala | Thiruvananthapuram |
The admit card of MGU CAT 2023 was issued on May 10, 2023 in online mode at the official website of the university. Candidates who have completed the application process can view the MGU CAT admit card 2023 by using their login credentials. On the test day, candidates must bring their MGU admit card 2023 along with the ID proof to the exam centre. Students will not be allowed to the enter the test centre without hall ticket and ID proof.
Students should check the following details printed on the MGU CAT 2023 admit card. If there is any error in the admit card, then the candidate must inform the authorities with duly informed.
1. Application number
2. Name of the candidate
3. Roll Number
4. Photograph
5. Instructions to be followed on the day of the exam
6. Exam centre details
Candidates who are preparing for the MGU CAT entrance test must check the MGU CAT 2023 exam pattern. They will become familiar with the exam pattern and study preparation by taking a look on the MGU CAT test pattern 2023. Preparation of the exam is always incomplete for the candidates without checking the exam pattern and format of the entrance test. The MGU CAT exam pattern 2023 carries the information such as types of questions, marking scheme, mode and medium of examination, score weightage for each topics and subject etc. Candidates can check the MGU CAT exam pattern 2023 in the table below.
Total number of questions | 80 |
Duration | 120 minutes |
Mode of Exam | Online |
Type of Questions | MCQ |
Medium of Exam | English |
Negative marking | Not applicable |
Marks for the correct answer | 1 |
The syllabus of MGU CAT 2023 plays an important role in the preparation of the entrance exam. The MGU CAT syllabus 2023 includes the topics and subjects from which all the questions are asked in the entrance test. The MGU CAT 2023 syllabus is given below in the table below.
School | Programme | Syllabus |
School of Chemical Sciences | M.Sc. Chemistry (Inorganic Chemistry) | B.Sc Chemistry syllabus of Mahatma Gandhi University |
M.Sc. Chemistry (Organic Chemistry) | ||
M.Sc. Chemistry (Physical Chemistry) | ||
M.Sc. Chemistry (Polymer Science) | ||
School of Pure and Applied Physics | M.Sc. Physics | B.Sc Physics (Main) and Mathematics (subsidiary) syllabus of Mahatma Gandhi University |
School of Biosciences | M.Sc. Biochemistry | B.Sc Botany, Zoology, Microbiology, Biotechnology, Biochemistry, Biophysics, Chemistry and Physics of M.G. University syllabus. |
M.Sc. Microbiology | ||
M.Sc. Biotechnology | ||
M.Sc. Biophysics | ||
School of Environmental Sciences | M.Sc. Environment Science and Management | Basic sciences at degree level, general aptitude and general awareness on Environmental Sciences. |
M.Sc. Environment Science and Disaster Management | ||
School of Computer Sciences | M.Sc. Computer Science | Part I: questions from Computer Science |
Part II: questions to assess logical reasoning and numerical ability. | ||
School of Letters | M.A Malayalam | Questions will be asked to assess the aptitude for literary/theatrical studies. |
The question paper will contain essay type questions, short answer questions and objective type questions | ||
M.A English | ||
School of International Relations and Politics | M.A. Politics & International Relations | Current affairs |
M.A. Politics and Human Rights | ||
M.A. Politics (Public Policy and Governance) | ||
School of Gandhian Thought and Developmental Studies | M.A Gandhian Thought | Questions related to subjects. |
M.A Development studies | ||
School of Social Sciences | M.A. History | Questions for assessing the interdisciplinary aptitude as well as the knowledge in one’s own discipline for the qualifying examination. |
M.A. Anthropology | ||
School of Behavioural Sciences | M.Sc Psychology | Questions will be asked in an interdisciplinary manner based on the syllabus of the qualifying examination. |
M Sc Disability Studies and Rehabilitation Sciences | ||
Dr. KN Raj Study Centre for Planning & Centre-State Financial Relations | M.A Economics | Cased on B.A. Economics programme of Mahatma Gandhi University. |
The result of MGU CAT 2023 was announced through online mode on June 24. Candidates who appeared in the entrance test of MGU CAT 2023 can check the MGU CAT result 2023 by visiting the official website of the university. MGU CAT exam result 2023 was released in the form of a rank list which will mention the name of candidates who have shortlisted for the next selection process. Candidates can find the major details in the MGU CAT result 2023 such as roll number, name, opted programme and index number etc.
Step 1. Go to the official website mgu.ac.in.
Step 2. Click on the “CAT MGU 2023-24 Result” tab.
Step 3. Select on ‘CAT MGU State Quota Results/CAT MGU All India Quota Results’
Step 4. Click on the desired programme.
Step 5. The MGU CAT result 2023 will appear on the screen.
The rank list of MGU CAT 2023 was made available in online mode on June 24. The MGU CAT rank list 2023 was released in the PDF format. Rank list of MGU CAT carries the names of those candidates who have cracked the entrance examination. The MGU CAT rank list 2023 is prepared on the basis of candidate’s performance in the entrance test and interview.
· Name of the candidate
· Registration number
· Marks
· Rank
· Category
· Name of the programme
· Name and date of the examination
· Some time, there is a tie exists between two candidates in the rank list, then the score of Part III main will be placed higher in ranking.
· If the tie is still present then the candidates one with the higher score marks in Part I will be prefer higher in ranking.
· If the tie still present, the marks secured by students in Part II common course/additional language will be considered.
· If the tie still present, the older candidates will be placed higher in the ranking.
· If the tie still exists even after these circumstances, then the alphabetical order of the first name of the candidates will be taken into account.
Programmes | State Quota |
MA Economics | |
MA Gandhian Studies | |
MA Development Studies | |
LLM | |
MSc Biophysics | |
MSc Biochemistry |
Students whose name are listed in the rank list would be eligible to participate to the MGU CAT 2023 counselling process. The university also released the notice of counselling process, dates and venue details of MGU CAT Counselling 2023. Candidates required to bring all the documents for the verification process on the day of MGU CAT counselling 2023. Along with document verification candidates need to pay the tuition fee for the admission purpose. If any student fails to provide any required documents, they will lose their candidacy for admission.
· Certificate proving date of birth
· Migration certificate
· Transfer certificate
· Caste certificate
· Merit list of qualifying degree examination
· Income certificate
· Qualifying examination certificate
· Provisional degree certificate
Mahatma Gandhi University is the exam conducting body of MGU CAT exam.
Here is the checklist of all required documents for MGU CAT exam counselling-
· Qualifying examination certificate
· Provisional degree certificate
· Migration certificate
· Certificate proving date of birth
· Transfer certificate
· Merit list of qualifying degree examination
· Caste certificate
Candidates can check the online MGU CAT result by visiting on the official website of Mahatma Gandhi University. They need to enter user ID and password to check the result.
Candidates can apply for the admission in PG courses of Mahatma Gandhi University by qualifying MGU CAT 2023.
All questions asked in the MGU CAT 2023 will be objective type.
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