MGU CAT

Mahatma Gandhi University in the Kottayam district of Kerala is one of the major universities in the region offering a wide range of courses and specialisations at the Undergraduate, Postgraduate and Research levels. The university has 2 satellite campuses in Kottayam and many affiliated colleges and universities. The MG University specialises in Technical courses and conducts its own entrance examinations like the MGU CAT every year to intake phenomenal students in its course programs. The examination is popular among students who wish to upgrade their higher education with practical knowledge. 

Exam name	MGU 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/

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 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 Notification for MGU CAT Examination was released on 01 February 2023 which also marked the day for the start of the application procedure. The application procedure is open for a month with 01 March 2023 as the last date of application. 

The exam date for the Common Aptitude Test is 06 and 07 May 2023. The candidates can prepare for the entrance examination along with their class 12th examination as most of the syllabus topics are similar to the syllabus of classes 11th and 12th. 

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
Application deadline	01 March 2023
Admit Card release date	27 April 2023 Onwards
MGU CAT exam date	06 May 2023 & 07 May 2023
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

The 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 Examination Pattern and Marking Scheme for the MGU CAT examination are specific to the courses opted 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 CAT exam can 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

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 

1. Minimum of 50% marks in the final year of Undergraduate. 
2. 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.
3. In MA language courses the marks attained in the particular subject of interest must be 50%.
4. 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.

1. Open the MGU Official Website: https://cat.mgu.ac.in/
2. Click on the ‘Apply Online’ tab on the top right of the page.
3. Register on the website by adding a few details including email and contact details. 
4. An application number will be allotted to every registered candidate. 
5. Login to the account and check if every detail is filled in. 
6. Upload the documents such as a Passport size photograph in jpg format. 
7. Select the course and exam centre.
8. Proceed to the ‘Pay Now’ option. 
9. Fill out the application form that appears after the payment of the application fee. 
10. 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 admit card or hall ticket is available from 27 April 2023. 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 following these easy steps.

1. Visit the official website of MGU CAT.
2. Login using the application number and password. 
3. 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. 

1. 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. 
2. 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. 
3. More time should be allotted for the topics that are unprepared or toughest to crack. 
4. The candidate should practice sample papers regularly to practice time management during the exam.
5. It is always beneficial to make organised notes to remember the topics nicely. 
6. 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.

1. Visit the news and events section of MGU CAT. 
2. Search for the MGU CAT 2023 Answer key.
3. 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. 

1. Open the official website and click on the MGU CAT Result 2023 link .
2. Log in using your application number and password. 
3. Download the scorecard for MGU CAT Exam 2023. 

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. 

1. Community Certificate if applicable. 
2. Birth Certificate.
3. Transfer Certificate.
4. Mark sheets of Class 10th, Class 12th and Bachelors. 
5. Equivalency Certificate if applicable.
6. Nativity Certificate for All Indian Quota Students (Outside Kerala).
7. Migration Certificate.
8. Experience certificate if applicable.
9. Category certificate for those in sports or cultural activities. 

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