Mahatma Gandhi University Kottayam
Also known as MG University
- Fees / year
- ₹5,000 - ₹50,000
- Median salary
- ₹5.5 LPA
- Placed
- 80.5%
- NIRF Overall
- #79
- Established
- 1983
About Mahatma Gandhi University Kottayam
Highlights
The essentials students check first.
- Established
- 1983
- Institution type
- Government
- Location
- Kottayam, Kerala
- Affiliation
- State University (UGC)
- Approvals
- UGC, NAAC
- NIRF 2025
- #79 Overall, #43 University, #17 State Public University
- Median salary
- ₹5.5 LPA2-year PG programmes, 2023–24
- Placement rate
- 80.5%2-year PG programmes, 2023–24
- Students enrolled
- 1,7512023–24
- Also known as
- MG University
- Website
- mgu.ac.in
Placement and student figures: data submitted by the institution to NIRF 2025.
NIRF 2025 Rankings
National Institutional Ranking Framework (Ministry of Education), one list per category. It lists this college as Mahatma Gandhi University, Kottayam.
- #17State Public UniversityScore 61.97 (opens the ranking list on nirfindia.org)
- #43UniversityScore 54.61 (opens the ranking list on nirfindia.org)
- #79OverallScore 51.73 (opens the ranking list on nirfindia.org)
Source: NIRF India Rankings 2025, Ministry of Education. Data submitted by the institution (PDF)
Placements
2-year PG programmes, 2023–24
80.5%
Placement rate
₹5.5 LPA
Median salary
455
placed of 565 graduates
60
went on to higher studies
455 of the 565 students who graduated from Mahatma Gandhi University Kottayam's 2-year PG programmes in 2023–24 were placed (80.5%), at a median salary of ₹5.5 LPA. 60 went on to higher studies.
Source: data submitted by the institution to NIRF 2025.
Scholarships and Fee Reimbursement
54.8%
of students reimbursed
959
students with full tuition reimbursed
In 2023–24, 959 of 1,751 students at Mahatma Gandhi University Kottayam (54.8%) had their full tuition fee reimbursed by government schemes, the institution or private bodies (NIRF 2025 data).
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(5)Mahatma Gandhi University Kottayam: Frequently Asked Questions
What is the NIRF ranking of Mahatma Gandhi University Kottayam?
In the NIRF 2025 rankings, Mahatma Gandhi University Kottayam is ranked #17 among state public universities, #43 among universities and #79 overall.
How are placements at Mahatma Gandhi University Kottayam?
In the data Mahatma Gandhi University Kottayam submitted to NIRF 2025, 455 of the 565 students who graduated from its 2-year PG programmes in 2023–24 were placed (80.5%), at a median salary of ₹5.5 LPA. Another 60 went on to higher studies.
Is Mahatma Gandhi University Kottayam a government or private institution?
Mahatma Gandhi University Kottayam is a government institution in Kottayam, Kerala, established in 1983. It is affiliated to State University (UGC).
Which bodies approve or accredit Mahatma Gandhi University Kottayam?
Mahatma Gandhi University Kottayam lists approval or accreditation from UGC and NAAC.
Do students at Mahatma Gandhi University Kottayam get scholarships or fee waivers?
In 2023–24, 959 of its 1,751 students had their full tuition fee reimbursed: 881 through state and central government schemes, 57 by the institution and 21 by private bodies (NIRF 2025 data).
How many students study at Mahatma Gandhi University Kottayam?
1,751 students were enrolled across its programmes in 2023–24, 66.7% of them women (NIRF 2025 data).
What other names is Mahatma Gandhi University Kottayam known by?
Mahatma Gandhi University Kottayam is also known as MG University.
Sources
Rankings: NIRF India Rankings 2025, Ministry of Education. Placement, student and fee-reimbursement figures: data submitted by the institution to NIRF 2025.
Courses and fees: as listed for Mahatma Gandhi University Kottayam on CollegeChalo; confirm current fees with the college before applying.
Last updated 9 November 2026.
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