MGU CAT 2024: Syllabus, Application Process, Eligibility Criteria, Exam Pattern, Result, Admit Card, Counseling
Content Curator | Updated On - Dec 1, 2023
Mahatma Gandhi University Common Admission Test (MGU CAT) is an university-level entrance examination conducted online once a year by Mahatma Gandhi University, Kottayam.
- MGU CAT 2024 examination offers admission into various PG courses viz. MSc, MA, Master of Tourism and Travel Management, LLM, and M.Ed.
- MGU CAT 2024 is tentatively scheduled to be held in May 2024.
- MGU CAT 2024 online registration will be made available on the official website (www.mgu.ac.in) and will be tentatively starting in February 2024 and ending in May 2024.
- There will be a total of 8 cities where the MGU CAT 2024 examination will be conducted.
- MGU CAT 2024 examination will be conducted in English language.
- The examination committee will release the MGU CAT 2024 answer key along with question papers and recorded responses on its official website which the exam takers will be able to download in PDF format by visiting the official website of MGU.
- The eligibility criteria for MGU CAT 2024 varies depending on the type of program a candidate opts for, but generally, candidates with a bachelor's degree in Economics/ Politics/ History/ Law with at least 45% aggregate marks in Part III are eligible to apply.
What is MGU CAT?
Mahatma Gandhi University Common Admission Test (MGU CAT) is a university-level entrance examination conducted once a year by Mahatma Gandhi University, Kottayam in computer-based mode for admission into various postgraduate programs viz. MBA/PGDM, MSC, MA, Masters in Tourism and Travel Management, LLM, MEd & Education Courses. Willing candidates seeking admission to an MTech program and holding a GATE score can apply directly while candidates seeking admission to an MBA program will be offered based on CMAT/CAT/KMAT score.
- MGU CAT 2024 Highlights
- MGU CAT 2024 Admission 2023: Important Dates
- MGU CAT 2024 Eligibility Criteria
- MGU CAT 2024 Syllabus
- MGU CAT 2024 Exam Pattern
5.1 Subject-wise MGU CAT 2024 Exam Pattern
- MGU CAT 2024 Admission Process
- MGU CAT 2024 Application Fee
- MGU CAT 2024 Admit Card
- MGU CAT 2024 Result
- MGU CAT 2024 Counselling
10.1 Documents Required
MGU CAT 2024 Highlights
Tabulated below are MGU CAT 2024 exam highlights for candidates’ reference:
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Name of the examination | Mahatma Gandhi University Common Admission Test (MGU CAT) |
| Conducting Body | Mahatma Gandhi University, Kottayam |
| Mode of the exam | Computer-based |
| Frequency of the examination | Once a year |
| Mode of Application | Online |
| Exam level | University level |
| Courses offered | M.Tech, MSc, MA, Master of Tourism and Travel Management, LLM and M.Ed |
| Exam fees | INR 1,100 for General Category INR 550 for Reserved Category (SC/ST) INR 1,100 for Open All India Quota USD 100 for International Students |
| Duration of the examination | 90 minutes |
| Total Questions | 80 |
| Medium of exam | English |
| Question type | Objective and Descriptive Questions |
| Mode of counseling | Online |
| Official website | www.mgu.ac.in |
MGU CAT 2024 Admission 2023: Important Dates
The important dates related to MGU CAT 2024 application form, admit card download, result dates are tabulated below for candidates’ reference.
| Events | Dates (Tentative) |
|---|---|
| Online MGU CAT 2024 application form release date | Last week of May 2024 |
| MGU CAT 2024 Application submission last date | To be notified |
| Final confirmation of MGU CAT 2024 application | To be notified |
| MGU CAT 2024 MTTM hall ticket download | Last week of July 2024 |
| MGU CAT 2024 examination | the Second week of August 2024 |
| MGU CAT 2024 result | To be notified |
| Interview/Group Discussion written test | To be notified |
| MGU CAT 2024 rank list release date | To be notified |
| Commencement of Classes | To be notified |
MGU CAT 2024 Eligibility Criteria
The eligibility criteria for MGU CAT 2024 varies depending on the type of program a candidate opts for and the same is given below:
Age Limit: No upper age limit for appearing in MGU CAT 2024.
| MBA/PGDM program |
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| MSc (Biochemistry/Biotechnology/Biophysics/Microbiology) program) |
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| MSc in Chemistry program | Educational Qualification: Candidates must have a BSc in Chemistry with Mathematics and Physics as Subsidiaries with a minimum 50% aggregate in the final year. |
| MSc in Computer Science program | Educational Qualification: Candidates must have a BSc in CS/CA/BSc IT/BCA with a minimum of 50% aggregate in the final year. |
| MSc in Psychology program | Educational Qualification: Candidates must have a BSc in Physics with Mathematics as one of the subsidiaries with a minimum 50% aggregate in the final year. |
| MSc in Environment Science & Management program | Educational Qualification: Candidates must have a BSc in relevant subjects or a BTech in Civil/Mechanical/Chemical/Environmental with a minimum 50% aggregate in the final year. |
| MSc in Environment Science and Disaster Management program | Educational Qualification: Candidates must have a BSc degree in any subject with a minimum of 50%. |
| MA (Politics & International Relations/Politics & Human Rights/Public Policy & Governance) program | Educational Qualification: Candidates must have a BA in relevant subjects with 50% aggregate in the final year or BSc in any branch with a minimum of 60% aggregate in the final year. |
| MA Economics program | Educational Qualification: Candidates must have a BA/BSc in Economics/ Mathematics/ Statistics with a minimum 45% aggregate. |
| MA in Malayalam program | Educational Qualification: Candidates must have a BA in Malayalam with a minimum 45% aggregate or a degree in Arts/Science with a minimum 50% aggregate in second year Malayalam. |
| MA in English program | Educational Qualification: Candidates must have a BA in English with a minimum 45% aggregate or a degree in Arts/Science with a minimum 50% aggregate. |
| MA (Gandhian Studies/Development Studies) program | Educational Qualification: Candidates must have a Bachelor’s degree with a minimum of 45% aggregate. |
| MA (History and Anthropology) program | Educational Qualification: Candidates must have a Bachelor’s degree in Social Sciences with a minimum 45% aggregate. |
| Master of Tourism and Travel Management program | Educational Qualification: Candidates must have a Bachelor’s degree with a minimum of 50% aggregate. |
| M.Ed (English/Hindi/Malayalam/Sanskrit/Arabic/Mathematics/Science/Social Science/Commerce/Computer Education program | Educational Qualification: Candidates must have a B.Ed with a minimum of 45% aggregate. |
| LLM program | Educational Qualification: Candidates must have an LLB or equivalent degree with a minimum of 50% aggregate. |
MGU CAT 2024 Syllabus
Once the notification for MGU CAT 2024 notification is released on the official website, the syllabus for various courses will also be made available on the official website. Based on the past trend, the syllabus for various courses for MGU CAT 2024 is tabulated below:
| Subject | Syllabus |
|---|---|
| MSc (Biochemistry/Biotechnology/Biophysics/Microbiology) | Graduate level Biotechnology, Biochemistry, Biophysics and Microbiology |
| MSc in Chemistry | BSc level Chemistry |
| MSc in Computer Science | Graduate level Computer Science, Logical Reasoning and Numerical Ability |
| MSc in Physics | BSc Level Physics including subsidiary Mathematics |
| MSc in Psychology | General English, Basic Mathematics, BA/BSc level Psychology |
| MSc in Environment Science & Management MSc in Environment Science and Disaster Management | Environment Science, Biosciences, General Science |
| MA (Politics & International Relations/Politics & Human Rights/Public Policy & Governance) | International affairs, contemporary politics and public policy, current affairs, Indian Constitution, political and economic issues in India /Kerala and Human Rights issues |
| MA Economics | General Knowledge, Microeconomics, Macroeconomics, Development Economics, Banking, International Trade, Public Economics and Quantitative Theory for Economics |
| MA in Malayalam | Relevant topics included in undergraduate course |
| MA in English | Relevant topics included in undergraduate course |
| MA (Gandhian Studies/Development Studies) | Relevant topics included in undergraduate course |
| MA (History and Anthropology) | Relevant topics included in undergraduate course |
| Master of Tourism and Travel Management | English Language, General Knowledge & Current affairs and Travel Geography |
| M.Ed (English/Hindi/Malayalam/Sanskrit/Arabic/Mathematics/Science/Social Science/Commerce/Computer Education | Relevant topics included in undergraduate course |
| LLM | Relevant topics included in LLB |
MGU CAT 2024 Exam Pattern
Once the notification for MGU CAT 2024 notification is released on the official website, the exam pattern will also be made available on the official website as well. Based on past trends, an overview of the MGU CAT 2024 exam pattern is tabulated below:
| Features | Details |
|---|---|
| Exam Mode | Online |
| Question paper type | MCQ |
| Total marks | 80 |
| Marks per questions | 1 |
| Negative marking | No |
| Exam duration | 90 minutes |
| Language of MGU CAT question paper | English |
Subject-wise MGU CAT 2024 Exam Pattern
- Irrespective of the type of course a candidate opts for, the question paper will carry 80 questions in MCQ format from relevant subject.
- The question paper for MSc in Computer Science will consist of 40 questions from Computer Science topics and 40 questions from Logical Reasoning & Numerical Ability.
- The question paper for the MSc in Psychology will have questions from General English, Basic Maths, and undergraduate level Psychology subjects.
- The question paper for the MSc in Environment Science & Management and MSc in Environment Science and Disaster Management will have questions from General Science along with subject-specific topics.
- The question paper Master of Tourism and Travel Management will have questions from English Language, General Knowledge and current affairs, and Travel Geography.
- The question paper MA economics will have questions from Microeconomics, Macroeconomics, Development Economics, Banking, International Trade, Public Economics, and Quantitative Theory for Economics and General Knowledge.
MGU CAT 2024 Admission Process
The admission procedure for MGU CAT 2024 is listed below:
- Willing and eligible candidates must visit the official website (www.mgu.ac.in) and fill out the application form for MGU CAT 2024.
- After filling out the application form candidates can pay the application fee via debit card/ credit card or Internet Banking or at the nearest Akshaya Centre.
- Once the exam authority releases the notification for admit card download, registered candidates can visit the official website and download the same after logging into their profile.
- Once the MGU CAT 2024 is conducted, results will be announced on the official website.
- Exam takers can download their scorecard by visiting the official website and logging into their profile.
- The exam authority will release the ranklist post the declaration of the MGU CAT 2024 result.
- Once the result is declared, a counseling process is conducted to select candidates for admission. Admission for the MBA course consists of Group Discussion (GD) and Personal Interview (PI) apart from the counseling process.
MGU CAT 2024 Application Fee
Though the MGU CAT conducting body has not yet released the official notification for MGU CAT 2024, as per the latest information from a reliable source the application fee for same is tabulated below:
| Categories | Application Fee |
|---|---|
| General candidates | INR 1,100 |
| SC/ST candidates | INR 550 |
| Open All India quota | INR 1,100 |
| International candidates | USD 100 |
MGU CAT 2024 Admit Card
Below are given some points which candidates need to follow to download the Admit Card MGU CAT 2024:
- Candidates need to visit the MGU CAT 2024 official website.
- Then click on the MGU CAT 2024 ‘Admit Card’ link.
- Candidates need to fill out their personal details such as registration number, name and date of birth, etc.
- Download the MGU CAT 2024 Admit Card and save it for future reference.
- Candidates should check their personal information in the MGU CAT 2024 Admit Card before taking the printout such as candidate name, Address, Contact Details, candidate photograph, Examination Centre, and Timing of the Exam
MGU CAT 2024 Result
The results of the MGU CET 2024 will be soon released by the conducting body on the official website. Candidates can check their results on the official website by following these steps:
- Candidates need to visit the official website of MGU CAT 2024
- Then they need to click on the link which gives “MGU CAT 2024 result”
- Candidates need to fill out their personal details such as the like roll number, application number and date of birth.
- After completion Download the MGU CET 2024 result and take a printout.
MGU CAT 2024 Counselling
Candidates who have been shortlisted will be called for the MGU CAT 2024 counseling round. The allocation of seats will be purely based on the seat availability and rank obtained. Candidates have to select the preferences of specialization during the MGU CAT 2024 counseling round.
Documents Required
- Migration certificate (if applicable)
- Caste Certificate (if applicable)
- Income Certificate (if applicable)
- BPL Certificate (if applicable)
- Marks sheet of (Institution last attended)
- Provisional certificate (Institution last attended)
- Matriculation certificate for date of birth
- Transfer Certificate
MGU CAT 2024 FAQs
Ques. What will the Teaching and Education program be offered through MGU CAT 2024?
Ans. The following Teaching and Education programs will be offered through MGU CAT 2024:
- MEd In Language Education (English, Malayalam, Hindi, Arabic & Sanskrit)
- Mathematics Education
- Science Education
- Social Science Education
- Commerce Education
- IT Education
Ques. In case of any query regarding filling out the application form for MGU CAT 2024 or making payment of the application fee, who should be contacted?
Ans. Candidates facing any difficulty regarding filling out the application form for MGU CAT 2024 or making payment of the application fee, can either call on the following numbers: 91-481-2733300, 2733378, or drop a mail to mgu@mgu.ac.in, registrar@mgu.ac.in, promgu@gmail.com, pro@mgu.ac.in.
Ques. In which cities MGU CAT 2024 will be conducted?
Ans. MGU CAT 2024 will be conducted in five cities across Kerala namely, Thiruvananthapuram, Kottayam, Kochi, Kozhikode, and Kannur. However, during online registration candidates are allowed to opt for a maximum of three centres on a preferential basis.
Ques. What is the marking scheme of MGU CAT 2024?
Ans. Though the MGU CAT conducting body has not yet released the official notification for MGU CAT 2024, based on previous trends it can be commented that there will be 80 questions carrying 1 mark each. There is no negative marking either for wrong attempts or for unattempted questions.
Ques. What will be the difficulty level of MGU CAT 2024?
Ans. Based on past trends, it can be concluded that MGU CAT 2024 will be an easy to moderate level exam as compared to other entrance exams of PG courses.
Ques. What is the education qualification for the MBA/PGDM program?
Ans. The education qualification for the MBA/PGDM program is candidates must have a BSc degree with a minimum of 50% aggregate in the final year.
*The article might have information for the previous academic years, please refer the official website of the exam.
