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MG University Kottayam

MG University Kottayam or Mahatma Gandhi University Kottayam made its inception on 2nd October, 1983 with efforts of the Government of Kerala. This university happens to be the largest of all the 7 universities based in Kerala. Gyani Zail Singh inaugurated the University on 26th October, 1983. MG University of Kottayam has the membership of Association of Commonwealth Universities and Association of Indian Universities.

The Kottayam MG University has its jurisdiction over Pathanamthitta District, Revenue Districts of Kottayam, Ernakulam and Idukki and Alappuzha. The university has got an excellent Central Library and 21 Departmental Libraries with internet facilities.

MG University Kottayam has received a B+ accreditation from National Assessment and Accreditation Council. It is spread over an area of 110 acres of land. It offers graduate, post graduate and M.Phil/ Ph.D. degrees in various fields. In order to keep at par with the international standards, the university has entered into ties with:
  • CIRAD
  • EHESS, Paris
  • Mont Pellvier, France
  • Bucknev University
  • Toronto University
  • Max Plank Institute of Technology, Germany
  • Catholic University, Belgium
  • Ruth Cohn Institute of Theme Centred Interaction, Switzerland
  • Edinburgh University, etc.
MG University, Kottayam has got:
  • 22 University Departments
  • 1 Law College
  • 22 Engineering Colleges
  • 4 Dental Colleges
  • 20 Nursing Colleges
  • 4 Pharmacy Colleges
  • 3 Medical Colleges
  • 7 SME Nursing Institutes
  • 2 Homoeo Colleges
  • 3 Ayurveda Colleges
  • 121 affiliated Arts and Science colleges
  • 1 Music and Fine Arts College
  • 12 University Colleges of Teacher Education
  • 37 Education Training Colleges
The various courses offered by this university are given below:
  • B.A.(3 Yrs) (Conventional)
  • B.Sc.(3 yrs)
  • B.Com.(3 yrs)
  • MA (2 yrs): Arabic, Economics, Math, Statistics, English, Hindi, Malayalam, Sanskrit, History, Philosophy, Politics, Sociology, Personnel management
  • M.Sc.(2 yrs)
  • M.Com.
  • BBA (6 s.) (Bachelor in Business Administration)
  • BCA.(6s) (Bachelor of Computer Application)
  • BBM (6s) (Bachelor in Business Management)
  • LLB (3 yrs) and LLB (5 yrs.)
  • MBA (2 Yrs) (Master in Business Administration)
  • DSS(1 yr) (Diploma in Social Service)
  • MSW.(2 yrs) (Master in Social Work)
  • B. Tech (8 s)
  • B. Sc .Nursing (4 yrs ) (Nursing plus one year house -surgency)
  • BHMS (5 yrs) including (1 yr. internship)
  • BHMS Graded
  • BAMS
  • MBBS
  • Diploma (2 yrs): Otolaryngology, Obstetrics, Orthopedics, Gynecology, Child Health
  • MD (3 yrs) (Doctor of Medicine)
  • MS (3 yrs) (Master of Surgery)
  • M.Ch. (2 yrs) (Master of Chirugery)
  • DM (2 yrs) (Doctor of Medicine)
  • M.Phil.
  • B.Ed.
MG University Kottayam comprises of 183 affiliated colleges, 21 teaching and research departments, 3 study centers, 6 information centers and a number of campuses. Some of the colleges that are affiliated to this university are:
  • Alphonsa College
  • Bishop Vayalil Memorial Holly Cross College
  • College of Applied Science, Puthuppally
  • St. Thomas College
  • College of Applied Science, Njeezhoor
  • BCM College
  • CMS College
  • Baselius College
  • Kuriakose Gregorios College
  • Devaswom Board College
  • Assumption College, Changanaserry
  • Mangalam College of Education
  • St. Stephen's College
  • Deva Matha College
  • Ettumanoorappan College
  • Government College Kottayam
  • MES College
  • Henry Baker College
  • Mount Carmel Training College
  • St. George's College
  • Kuriakose Elias College
  • NSS College, Changanacherry
  • St. John the Baptist College of Education
  • NSS Training College, Changanacherry
  • Athurasrammam NSS Homeo College
  • St. Josephs Training College
  • Rajiv Gandhi Institute of Technology
  • St. Mary's College
  • St. Dominics College
  • St. Xavier's College
  • Sree Vidyadhi Raja NSS College
  • Amal Jothi Engineering College
  • St. Thomas Training College
  • Mar Augusthinose College
The Mahatma Gandhi University Kottayam is easily accessible, as the Kottayam Railway Station is located at a distance of 13 kilometers from the university campus on Priyadarsini Hills. The Cochin Airport is at a distance of 80 kilometers.

For further information, one can get in touch with the MG University Kottayam at the following address:

  • Priyadarsini Hills
    PO Kottayam, Kerala-686 560
    Phone: +91-481-2731050 to 68



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