Mahatma Gandhi Kashi Vidyapith, popularly known as MGKVP, is located in Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh. It was established in 1921. It has been recognised by UGC and accredited by NAAC with Grade B++. MGKVP has ranked 36 in the overall category by India Today in 2024.

MGKVP offers various courses at UG, PG and Doctoral levels. B.Sc is its flagship course with a total fee is between the range of INR 29,100 - INR 29,600. The eligibility criteria for B.Sc. is to clear 10+2 in PCB / PCM as compulsory subjects with at least 45% aggregate marks. MGKVP Admissions is merit-based, except for B.Ed, M.Ed, LLB and LLM, for which the college conducts an entrance test.

MGKVP Placement Report 2025 has not been released by the college. As per NIRF UG Placement Report in 2024, the median salary offered was INR 3.5 LPA. MGKVP top recruiters include Infosys, Bajaj, Genpact, Axis Bank, ICICI Bank and several others.

MGKVP Highlights 2025

Here are the important highlights of MGKVP:

Details Details
Name of University Mahatma Gandhi Kashi Vidyapith
Established 1921
Location Varanasi, Uttar Pradseh
Approved By UGC
Flagship Courses B.Sc
Median Package INR 3.5 LPA
Application Mode Online
Admission Criteria Merit Based
Top Recruiters HCL, IBM, Wipro, TCS and Accenture
Official Website mgkvponline.org.in

Everything to know at MGKVP

This video by DNS Educare provides a detailed student review of MGKVP.

Key points:

  • MGKVP provides hostel facilities to its students with basic amenities. The services are satisfactory but are not highly developed.
  • MGKVP is a student-friendly campus with fests, events, workshops, etc.

MGKVP Important Dates 2025

Here are the important dates of the entrance exams accepted by MGKVP:

Events Dates
UG Admissions 2025
Date of Admission Counselling for Admission 2025  Jul 1, 2025- Jul 31, 2025
LLB / PG Admissions 2025
Date of Admission Counselling for Admission 2025 Jul 15, 2025 - Aug 14, 2025

MGKVP Courses and Fees 2025

MGKVP offers various courses at UG, PG and Doctoral Levels. Here are the details of MGKVP Courses and Fees in 2025:

Course Specialisation Total Fees Seat Intake
B.Sc

Botany, 
Zoology,
Physics,
Chemistry,
Mathematics,
Statistics,
Geography,
Computer Science,
Textile Design

 INR 29,100 - INR 29,600 318
BA

English,
Political Science,
History,
Geography,
Psychology,
Economics,
Hindi,
and more

INR 6180 1100
BCA NA INR 90,000 66
B.Com

General,
Retail Operations

 INR 6,330 - INR 22,800 173
B.F.A NA INR 9,570 66
B.Ed NA INR 6,380 110
LLB NA INR 9,570 66
MA

English,
History,
Hindi,
Sanskrit,
Urdu,
Sociology,
and more

 INR 5,040 - INR 76,400 2000
M.Ed NA INR 6,380 55
LLM NA INR 83,000 22
MBA NA INR 1.02 Lakhs 66
Ph.D

Education,
Law,
Sociology,
Fine Arts,
Social Work,
Geography,
and more

 INR 55,000 NA

MGKVP Admissions 2025

Admissions at MGKVP are either merit-based or through entrance exam conducted by the college. Here is the detailed information regarding MGKVP Admissions along with its eligibility criteria and selection process:

Course Eligibility Criteria Selection Process
B.Sc Clear 10+2 in PCB / PCM with at least 45% aggregate marks Merit-based
BA Clear 10+2 in any discipline with at least 45% aggregate marks
BCA
B.Com
B.F.A
B.Ed Bachelor’s degree in any discipline with at least 50% aggregate marks Entrance Exam conducted by the college
LLB Bachelor’s degree in any discipline with at least 45% aggregate marks
MA BA / related field with at least 45% aggregate marks Merit-based
M.Ed B.Ed / related field with at least 50% aggregate marks Entrance Exam conducted by the college
LLM LLB / related field with at least 55% aggregate marks
MBA BBA / related field with at least 45% aggregate marks Merit-Based
Ph.D Master’s degree in any discipline with at least 55% aggregate marks Entrance Exam conducted by the college, followed by interview

MGKVP Placements 2025

MGKVP Placement Report 2025 is not released yet. According to NIRF UG Placement Report in 2024, the median salary offered was INR 3.5 LPA, while in 2023, the median salary offered was INR 3.37 LPA. MGKVP top recruiters include TCS, Wipro, ICICI Bank, Amul, Infosys, Bajaj, Paytm and several others. Here are MGKVP Placement Statistics at UG level from 2022 to 2024:

Particulars 2024 2023 2022
No. of Students 1236 1429 1241
Number of Students Placed 510 569 434
Number of Students Selected for Higher Studies 460 726 775
Median Package INR 3.5 LPA INR 3.37 LPA INR 2.4 LPA

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MGKVP Vs BHU

Here is a detailed comparison between MGKVP and BHU based on a few important factors:

Particulars Mahatma Gandhi Kashi Vidyapith (MGKVP) Banaras Hindu University (BHU)
Type State Public University Central University
Establishment Year 1921 1916
Location Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh
NAAC Accreditation B++ Grade A++ Grade
NIRF Ranking Not ranked

11th (Overall),

5th (University Category)
Campus Area 180 acres 1,300 acres
Courses Offered UG, PG, Diploma, PhD (Arts, Science, Law, etc.) UG, PG, PhD (Engineering, Medical, Arts, Science)
UG Fees (Per Year) INR 2,060 - INR 51,000 INR 2300 - INR 1.6 Lakhs
Entrance Exams Merit Based CUET (UG/PG), NEET (Medical), JEE (IIT-BHU), RET
Placement Support Limited, mostly self-driven Strong placement cell with top recruiters

MGKVP Notable Alumni

MGKVP has a vast alumni network across the country. Here is the list of some of the notable alumni at MGKVP:

Alumni Notable Role / Contribution
Lal Bahadur Shastri Former Prime Minister of India
Ajay Rai President, UP Congress Committee; five-time MLA
Naheed Abidi Sanskrit scholar; Padma Shri awardee
Dr. K.K. Saroj Deputy Superintendent of Police, Sultanpur
Ramakrishna Hegde Former Minister of Commerce of India
Prof. Arun Bhagat Member, Bihar Public Service Commission
Nalini Kant Singh Provincial Civil Services officer, Uttar Pradesh
Ajay Kumar Mishra Indian Police Service (IPS) officer
Nivaan Sen Actor
Shippu Giri Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer
Prof. Alok Kumar Chakrawal Vice-Chancellor, Guru Ghasidas Central University, Chhattisgarh

MGKVP Campus Facilities

MGKVP is located in Chetganj, Varanasi, in Uttar Pradesh. It is spread across a huge campus of 180 acres surrounded by lush greenery. It is a student-friendly campus. Here are some of the facilities available at MGKVP:

entrance

  • Classrooms: The campus has spacious and well-ventilated classrooms with digital boards.
  • Library: MGKVP is equipped with a collection of more than 2 lakh books, journals, etc
  • Hostels: The campus has separate housing facilities for both boys and girls. It provides well-furnished rooms.

hostel

  • Sports Facilities: The campus has both indoor and outdoor sports facilities. It also has a University Sports Council and a separate building dedicated to it.
  • Health Centre: MGKVP has a dedicated health centre providing basic medical facilities.

medical

MGKVP FAQs

Ques. How to reach MGKVP?

Ans. MGKVP is easily accessible through all means of transport. Here are the details:

Mode of Transport Details
By Train The campus is 1 km away from Varanasi Raliway Station, from there one can easily avail auto / taxi services
By Bus MGKVP is located 2 km away from Varanasi Bus Stand. The campus is easily accessible from there through auto / taxi
By Air The campus is 23 km away from Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport. Taxi / auto are readily available from the airport.

Ques. Is there hostel facility available at MGKVP?

Ans. MGKVP has separate accommodation facilities for both boys and girls. There are around 4 hostels for boys and 1 for girls. The rooms are typically 4 sharing and are well-euipped with all the basic amenities needed for the students.

Ques. Is there scholarships available at MGKVP?

Ans. MGKVP doesn’t provide a scholarship scheme of its own. The students can avail the scholarship opportunities given by the Government of Uttar Pradesh. The application form is available on https://scholarship.up.gov.in/

Ques. Is there reservation policy at MGKVP?

Ans. MGKVP follows the guidelines of Government of Uttar Pradesh for reservation of seats. The reservation is category-based. Here is the list:

  • 20% seats reserved for Scheduled Castes (SC)
  • 2% seats reserved for Scheduled Tribes (ST)
  • 27% seats reserved for Other Backward Classes (OBC)
  • 10% seats reserved for Economically Weaker Sections (EWS)
  • 1% seats reserved for Handicapped candidates
  • 2% seats reserved for dependents of Freedom Fighters
  • 5% seats reserved for soldiers, ex-soldiers, and related categories
  • 10% seats reserved for dependents of permanent MGKVP employee