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MGU CAT stands for Mahatma Gandhi University Common Entrance Test. It is an entrance level exam conducted once a year for those who want to take admission into MGU PG degree programs in science, management, arts, commerce streams. It is a state-level entrance exam and the head office of the (MGU) Mahatma Gandhi University is in Kottayam, Kerala. Candidates are advised to start their exam preparation as the MGU CAT exam dates are out. The MGU CAT application form's last date is May 5, 2024. The entrance exam will be conducted for two days in three shifts. Read about the exam shifts, MGU affiliated colleges, below in this article.

MGU CAT full form is “Mahatma Gandhi University Common Admission Test ''. Mahatma Gandhi University is situated in Kottayam, Kerala. university offers a wide range of postgraduate programs in disciplines, including arts, science, commerce, management, etc. The application forms for the MGU 2024-25 session are ongoing. Online registration is important, to apply for any of the academic programs at MGU . Candidates need to submit one application form, for a maximum of four different programs, however, candidates need to pay an extra MGU CAT application fee as per the courses. The entrance exam is designed to examine candidates’ aptitude knowledge, academic knowledge, and skills in their chosen field.

MGU CAT Exam Dates 2024

Every year the MGU examination Board announces all the important dates related to the MGU CAT exam. Aspirants should plan their exam strategy according to the given exam dates. After the MGU CAT application closes, the examination authority will not accept any of the registrations. Candidates are advised to plan the exam, according to the given exam schedule. The final exam will be held on May 17, and May 18 2024. Only the MGU exam authority has the right to make any changes into the exam schedule. Check the MGU CAT important dates below.

Events Dates
MGU CAT Exam May 17 to May 18, 2024
MGU CAT Result Declaration Jun 2024
MGU CAT Counselling Jul 2024
Past Event
MGU CAT Application Form Start Date Feb 15, 2024 (Ongoing)
MGU CAT Application Form End Date May 8, 2024
MGU CAT Admit Card May 10, 2024

MGU CAT Exam Application form 2024

Step1 – Registration

  • Visit the MGU official website mgu.ac.in
  • On the home page, the application form and direct link are given, click on that.
  • Enter the name, select state, enter the date of birth, Aadhar number, mobile number, password, email ID, enter the given security code, and click “save and continue”.
  • Candidates will get the verification mail, complete the verification, and note the application number and password.

Step2- MGU CAT application number

  • Login in again with the registration number and password.
  • Enter all the required personal, and academic, details.
  • Upload the photograph and signature’s clear image, in a correct format.
  • Recheck the data, and click submit, The MGU CAT application form process is done.
  • The examination authority will not accept the application form with the MG CAT application fee.
  • Pay the amount of the fee, after filling out the application form.

MGU CAT Exam application Fee 2024

Candidates are allowed to pay the MGU CAT application fee online through Net Banking, debit card, credit card as per their convenience. Check the amount of the entrance exam below.

  • General category - INR 1000/-
  • Reserved category - INR 500/-

MGU CAT Exam syllabus 2024

The MGU CAT syllabus depends on the specific post graduate program. The entrance exam’s questions are related to the undergraduate syllabus, so it will be beneficial if the candidate read their graduation book to compete in the Mahatma Gandhi admission test. MBA candidates need not follow the syllabus as their admission is based on the CMAT syllabus/KMAT syllabus/ CAT syllabus. Check the Mahatma Gandhi admission test syllabus below in this table.

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
Sc 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 Exam Eligibility 2024

MGU CAT eligibility conditions are set by the Mahatma Gandhi University, Kerala. This is an entrance exam for the post-graduation programs so the basic eligibility is having a bachelor degree, with the relevant subjects candidates are applying for. Check the Point-by-point eligibility conditions before applying. Here are the detailed eligibility conditions that are mentioned below.

  • There is no upper age limit for applying in the MGU CAT, candidates from all age groups are welcome to submit the application form.
  • Candidates with Indian nationality or foreign nationality can apply for the exam.
  • Candidates who are appearing in the final year of the bachelor degree are counted as eligible.
  • A minimum 50% is required for general category candidates, for reserved category candidates a minimum of 45 % is compulsory.

MGU CAT Exam pattern 2024

MGU CAT contains 80, multiple-choice-questions. The language of the exam paper is English. The official website prescribes the exam pattern for all applicants before the final exam date. Check out the exam pattern highlights 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

MGU CAT Exam Admit Card 2024

The applicant who submits the application form can download the MGU CAT admit card through the official website mgu.ac.in It is important to carry the admit card/hall ticket hard copy, along with the photo identification proof. The examination authority revised all the exam dates, and as per the updates, the MGU CAT admit card 2024 will be released on 8 May, 2024. Without the entry card candidates can’t get into the exam hall. All the important details, such as exam timing, venue, shift, and reporting time, are printed on that. Read the instructions and guidelines carefully. To download the admit card, follow the given instructions.

  • Visit the MGU CAT official website cat.mgu.ac.in
  • Click on the 2024 admit card direct link.
  • Enter the application number, password, and submit.
  • Check the admit card on screen and download it.
  • Do not forget to carry the scanned copy of the admit card with two passport size photos at the exam center.

MGU CAT Exam Result 2024

The Mahatma Gandhi University common entrance test, MGU CAT 2024 result will be available in the form of a rank list. The MGU score card contains all the important information regarding the entrance exam result like the candidate’s name, course candidates are applying for, their qualifying status, the total marks obtained, rank. To check the result-

  • Visit the MGU official website cat.mgu.ac.in
  • Enter the roll number as mentioned on the admit card/hall ticket.
  • Download the result, the MGU CAT 2024 result hard copy is required to be submitted at the time of counseling.

MGU CAT Exam Counseling (CAP) 2024

Candidates who get qualified and invited for the MGU CAT counseling process will have their names listed on the official website cat.mgu.ac.in The Mahatma Gandhi University counseling process is known as CAP (Centralized Allotment Process) . The counseling is based on the achieved cutoff, it is important for the applicant to meet the minimum cutoff score for final counseling. Candidates need to submit the required documents for the final process, such as academic records, MGU admission test admit card, test result’s hard copy, identity proof, graduation degree, income and caste certificate.

FAQ
Candidates must have a bachelor's degree in the relevant field with a minimum percentage as specified by the university.
The application fee for MGU CAT varies for different categories: General/OBC candidates have a higher fee, while SC/ST candidates have a reduced fee.
Candidates can check their MGU CAT results on the official MGU website by entering their roll number and other required details.
Candidates can apply for the MGU CAT examination through the official MGU website by filling out the online application form and paying the required fee.
MGU CAT stands for Mahatma Gandhi University Common Admission Test, an entrance exam for postgraduate programs at Mahatma Gandhi University.

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