Mahatma Gandhi University, Kerala
Emblem of Mahatma Gandhi University | |
| Motto | Vidyayā Amṛtamaśnute (Sanskrit) |
|---|---|
Motto in English | Knowledge makes one immortal |
| Type | Public State University |
| Established | 1983 |
| Accreditation | NAAC (A++) |
| Affiliation | UGC |
| Chancellor | Governor of Kerala |
| Vice-Chancellor | Dr. C.T. Aravinda Kumar |
| Students | 1,28,000+ |
| Location | , , India |
| Campus | Suburban |
| Website | www.mgu.ac.in |
Mahatma Gandhi University (MGU), commonly referred to as MG University, is a state owned public university headquartered in Kottayam in the state of Kerala, India. It was established on 2 October 1983 on Gandhi Jayanti day.
Mahatma Gandhi University (formerly Gandhiji University) has been approved by University Grants Commission (UGC) and accredited with the highest grade of 'A++ (CGPA - 3.61) by the National Assessment and Accreditation Council of India. The university has 31 departments of teaching and research and around 260 affiliated colleges spread over five districts in central Kerala.
In March 2025, Mahatma Gandhi University, Kottayam has been awarded the prestigious Category 1 Grade by the University Grants Commission (UGC). This recognition granted MGU extensive autonomy to launch new initiatives and establish institutions without prior UGC approval, making it the first university in the state to achieve this distinction.