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MGU CAT 2023 application date was recently extended by Mahatma Gandhi University, Kottayam, Kerala. Mahatma Gandhi University is one of the major universities in the region offering a wide range of courses and specialisations at the Undergraduate, Postgraduate and Research levels. Candidates who are interested in MGU CAT 2023 can apply online at https://cat.mgu.ac.in/. The officials of Mahatma Gandhi University have extended the registration date till 2nd May 2023. Earlier, the exam was scheduled for the 6th and 7th of May 2023. This article will provide you with all the necessary details about the MGU CAT 2023.
| Exam name | MGU CAT |
| Exam Full Form | Mahatma Gandhi University Common Admission Test |
| Conducting Body | Mahatma Gandhi University |
| Frequency of Exam | Annually |
| Exam Level | University Level Exam |
| Course | Various Postgraduate Programs |
| Mode of application | Online |
| Application fees | INR 1200 |
| Mode of Exam | Online |
| Exam duration | 90 Minutes |
| Official Website | https://cat.mgu.ac.in/ |
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MGU CAT Overview
The MG University CAT is conducted annually to intake students in the Postgraduate courses, Master of Technology (M.Tech) and Master of Business Administration courses (MBA). The MGU CAT is an offline exam conducted in various test centres in Kerala including Thiruvananthapuram, Kottayam, Ernakulam, Kozhikode and Kannur.
The MGU CAT is an umbrella examination for students seeking admission in MSc, M.A., LLM, MBA etc. The examination is conducted within the duration of two days where a different set of courses are allotted time spans between 09:00 AM-11:00 AM, 11.30 AM-01.30 PM, and 02.30 PM-04.30 PM on the 06th and 07th of May 2023.
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MGU CAT Latest Updates
The officials of Mahatma Gandhi University have recently extended the application date for the MGU CAT 2023. The MGU Common Admission Test 2023 application window is now open till 2nd May 2023. In the Notification released by the university, the MGU Common Admission Test 2023 was scheduled for the 6th and 7th of May 2023. In the latest notification released by Mahatma Gandhi University, it was stated that the NEET 2023 Medical Examination is also scheduled for the same day. That is why the MGU Common Admission Test 2023 exam was postponed.
Here is a pdf file which was released by Mahatma Gandhi University.
MGU CAT Important Dates
The examination dates for MGU CAT Examination are given below. The candidates should mark their calendars for the following dates and keep visiting the official website for regular updates.
| Event | Date |
| Release of Notification | 01 February 2023 |
| Application process starts | 01 February 2023 |
| Last Date to Apply Online | 2nd May 2023 |
| Admit Card release date | To be notified |
| MGU CAT exam date | To be notified |
| Date of Results | To be Notified |
| Interview and Group Discussion | To be Notified |
| Release of Rank Lists and Admissions | To be Notified |
MGU CAT Exam Pattern & Marking Scheme
Admission to Statutory Teaching Departments and Inter School Centers at Mahatma Gandhi University is aspired by many students. To ensure that the best of these aspirants get the opportunity to enhance their careers at the university the exam pattern is set to evaluate the aptitude of every student for the subject they have applied for.
The Exam pattern and Marking Scheme of the examination are the deciding factors in its ability to screen suitable candidates. A few highlights of the examination pattern for MGU CAT are given below.
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Exam Pattern
| Number of Questions | 80 Questions |
| Total Marks | 80 Marks |
| Duration of the Exam | 02 Hours |
| Marks per Question | 01 |
| Negative Marking | None |
| Type of Examination | Objective and Subjective |
| Exam Mode | Online |
| Number of sections | 02 |
| Language of the Exam | English |
Marking Scheme
The MGU Common Admission Test pattern and marking scheme are specific to the courses opted for by the candidate during the application process. The candidate is evaluated without any negative marking in the written examination with 01 mark for each correct answer.
The marks are allotted on the basis of one or all of the following: Marks obtained in the objective examination, Descriptive examination, Bonus marks, Interviews, Group Discussion, Marks obtained under the sports category, and Marks for Cultural Activities. The details of the marking scheme as per the course can be referred to here: MGU CAT Detailed Marking Scheme.
| Exam Level | Weightage |
| Common Admission Test | 80 |
| Marks Written Test | 20 |
| Marks Interview | 90 |
| Marks Bio Sketch | 10 |
| Total Marks | 200 |
MGU CAT Syllabus
The Syllabus for the MGU Common Admission Test will be divided into two categories, The Objective Common Admission Test and the Written descriptive test. Both the tests should be prepared well for, and the candidates must note that failing the objective type examination will result in disqualification from the descriptive exam. The Syllabus for Both is given below.
| Objective Exam |
| General Knowledge Subject Specific Knowledge based on the detailed syllabus |
| Subjective Exam |
| Subject-specific knowledge till Bachelor’s level Recent updates regarding topics of interest |
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Syllabus for Major Topics
The courses syllabus for each major topic is as follows:
MSc in Microbiology or Biophysics or Biotechnology or Biochemistry
Graduate Level knowledge of Microbiology, Biophysics, Biochemistry, or Biotechnology as per the course of preference.
MSc in Chemistry
BSc. level Chemistry syllabus should be well prepared by the candidates.
MSc in Computer Science
The candidate should have knowledge of the graduation syllabus of Computer Science along with aptitude in Logical Reasoning and Numerical Ability.
MSc in Physics
The examinee should gain graduation-level knowledge of Physics along with supplementary knowledge of Mathematics.
MSc in Psychology
The candidate should practice the English language, key concepts of mathematics, and graduation-level knowledge of Psychology.
MSc in Environmental Science and Management/Disaster Management
The candidate should learn Environmental Science, and Bioscience and have Rudimentary knowledge of General Science.
MA in Politics and IR/HR or Public Policy and Governance
The candidate should be well aware of topics like contemporary politics and public policy, current affairs and international affairs, Indian Constitution, political and economic issues in India that specific to Kerala and issues related to Human rights.
MA Economics
Graduation level knowledge of Economics and Key concepts taught in class 12th.
MA Language Course (English or Malayalam)
All topics covered under the language BA course.
MA in Gandhian Studies or Development Studies or History and Anthropology
The candidates can refer deeply to their undergraduate syllabus of the chosen program and some relevant research studies and case studies conducted specifically on the topic.
Master of Tourism and Travel Management
The candidate should be well-versed in Travel Geography and should possess appropriate knowledge of the English language, General Knowledge and Current Affairs.
MEd. in Language or Mathematics or Science or Social Science or Commerce or Computer Education
All relevant topics covered in the undergraduate coursework should be prepared well by the candidate.
LLM
The syllabus covered under LLB should be well prepared by the examinee.
MGU CAT Eligibility
Before applying for the MGU CAT 2023, candidates must ensure that they fulfil all the required eligibility criteria. Here is a list of all the eligibility requirements for the MGU CAT 2023.
- Minimum of 50% marks in the final year of Undergraduate.
- 45% aggregate marks in the case of MA Economics, MA Malayalam, MA English, MA Gandhian Studies, MA Development Studies, MA History and Anthropology and MEd.
- In MA language courses the marks attained in the particular subject of interest must be 50%.
- The Bachelor’s degree must have been attained in the subject of specialisation or its equivalent allowed by MG University.
For more details on eligibility criteria refer to MGU CAT Detailed Eligibility.
MGU CAT Application Process
The candidates whose class 12th results are not out yet are also eligible to apply on the condition that they will produce their mark sheets at the time of admission. Only one application form is acceptable from each candidate but they are allowed to apply for four different programmes under four different institutions.
The application fee will be applicable as per the number of courses opted for by the candidate. The application fee for a general candidate opting for a single course is INR 1200. For candidates under the reserved category, the application fee is INR 600. The process of Application is as follows.
- Open the MGU Official Website: https://cat.mgu.ac.in/
- Click on the ‘Apply Online’ tab on the top right of the page.
- Register on the website by adding a few details including email and contact details.
- An application number will be allotted to every registered candidate.
- Login to the account and check if every detail is filled in.
- Upload the documents such as a Passport size photograph in jpg format.
- Select the course and exam centre.
- Proceed to the ‘Pay Now’ option.
- Fill out the application form that appears after the payment of the application fee.
- Check the details and submit the form.
MGU CAT Admit Card
The admit cards are allotted to the candidates whose applications have been accepted by the university. The MGU CAT admit cards or hall tickets will be available before the commencement of the exam. The admit cards are required at the time of admission and at the time of the examination being conducted. The candidates can download their admit card by following these easy steps.
- Visit the official website of MGU CAT.
- Login using the application number and password.
- Save and print the admit card available on the dashboard.
How to Prepare for MGU CAT
The MGU CAT is an umbrella term for the postgraduation entrance exams conducted for various courses by Mahatma Gandhi University, Kottayam. The preparation for each course examination is different however some basic preparation tips have been provided here.
- The syllabus is similar to the bachelor’s coursework of the particular examination, so it is better to mark the sections according to the proficiency of the candidate.
- The candidates can make a preparation timeline for all the topics to be covered in the given time span. This helps in organising the learning.
- More time should be allotted for the topics that are unprepared or toughest to crack.
- The candidate should practice sample papers regularly to practice time management during the exam.
- It is always beneficial to make organised notes to remember the topics nicely.
- Also, it is essential to not waste time going through all the study materials the candidate should rather pick 2 of the most preferred and latest edition of books to prepare for the tests.
MGU CAT Answer Key
The answer key for the MGU CAT exam is available online in the form of a PDF. The answer key has all four sets of answers and the question papers can also be downloaded online. The answer keys are available usually within a few days of the exam.
The official website also has the provision of raising objections in the answer key. The answer key can be downloaded in the following way.
- Visit the news and events section of MGU CAT.
- Search for the MGU CAT 2023 Answer key.
- Download the answer key.
MGU CAT Result
The MGU CAT results are released on the official website of MGU CAT. These results are only about the Common Aptitude Test conducted by MGU and do not ensure admissions on getting a good score. The selection process of the MGU includes various other steps that are covered in the later section.
The result is displayed with the candidate’s name and roll number. One can download the result in the following way.
- Open the official website of Mahatma Gandhi University.
- Under the notification section, look for the ‘CAT Result 2023’ option and click on it.
- Log in using your application number and password.
- Your exam result will be displayed on your screen.
- Check all the details mentioned on the result sheet carefully and download it.
MGU CAT Selection Process
The selection process of Mahatma Gandhi University involves an objective Common Aptitude Test, a Written Exam, an Interview, a Group discussion, and Bio-sketch. The selection process is different for different courses and may involve one or all of the aforementioned steps of selection.
At each level, the candidate’s knowledge of the given subject will be tested using different scenarios. Some evaluations can also be conducted to evaluate candidates’ profiles based on reservations and categories like cultural and sports fields. The candidate however has to submit the following documents if selected to confirm admission at the university.
- Community Certificate if applicable.
- Birth Certificate.
- Transfer Certificate.
- Mark sheets of Class 10th, Class 12th and Bachelors.
- Equivalency Certificate if applicable.
- Nativity Certificate for All Indian Quota Students (Outside Kerala).
- Migration Certificate.
- Experience certificate if applicable.
- Category certificate for those in sports or cultural activities.
FAQs
The MGU CAT Examination is conducted by Mahatma Gandhi University for admission of students in various post-graduation programmes offered at the university.
Yes, the application forms for MGU CAT are available online. The process started on 01 February 2023 and will continue till 2nd May 2023
To apply for LLM at MG University the candidates can apply online for the MGU CAT examination. Registrations for the Common Aptitude Test are open till 2nd May 2023. The rank lists for LLM are prepared solely on the basis of CAT.
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