Achievements

• MGU was awarded the Chancellor’s Prize for The Best University in Kerala, a prestigious honour carrying a reward of Rs. 5 Crores, in 2016, 2018 and 2020.
• Mahatma Gandhi University has successfully launched online M.Com programmes approved by the UGC, providing an equivalent alternative to traditional programmes.
• The University achieved a significant milestone by implementing the online distribution of question papers for the Post Graduate CSS Examination in March 2017 across all affiliated colleges.
• The introduction of the RFID (Radio Frequency Identification) system in the University Library is another noteworthy achievement. This system allows members to directly access and manage book borrowing and returns.
• MGU demonstrated its commitment to social responsibility by establishing a robust disaster relief initiative. The ‘MGU Team On Spot’ comprises 4800 individuals, including volunteers from the National Service Scheme (NSS) and NCC cadets from affiliated colleges, dedicated to disaster management.
• The University’s contribution to advancing technology includes the development of eco-friendly shields for smooth electromagnetic wave movement in sixth-generation wireless networks.
• MGU’s Business Innovation and Incubation Centre completed 24 research projects in nine months in 2023, costing Rs. one crore, funded by Kerala’s startup mission.
• A pilot project, the University of the Third Age Programme, has been initiated by MGU to empower senior citizens.
• A significant memorandum of understanding has been signed for a 57 crore KIIFB-funded project, establishing an international-level indoor stadium and sports complex, in collaboration with the Directorate of Sports and Youth Affairs, Government of Kerala.
• Mahatma Gandhi University achieved notable success in national and southern regional sports events in 2023, including winning the overall title in the athletics category at the third Khelo India Inter-University Games.
• The University successfully completed the initial phase of launching four-year degree programmes in 2024.
• MGU’s student insurance scheme has been revised to now include students’ parents as well, extending coverage to students and their parents across various departments and colleges, both aided and unaided.
• Mahatma Gandhi University granted accreditation to the research centre operated by the private bioscience company Agro Bio-Tech (ABTEC) in Kottayam, aligning with the implementation of the triple helix system.