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In a significant move towards sustainable development, Mahatma Gandhi University (MGU) has initiated the marketing of eco-friendly products by integrating waste management, agriculture, and entrepreneurship. The initiative is being spearheaded by MGU Green Lab, the value-addition wing of the University’s green protocol implentation project, Nirmalam–MGU. The brochure regarding the same was released by Vice-Chancellor Prof. […]

Mahatma Gandhi University, Kottayam, has been granted a patent (Patent No. 576349, Application No. 202441041664) by the Government of India for an innovative invention titled “A Drowsiness Detection System” The inventors of the patented technology are Dr. Vineetha Vijayan, Research Scholar (2018-2025), School of Computer Sciences, Mahatma Gandhi University, and Prof. (Dr.) Pushpalatha K. P, […]

The Inter University Centre for Biomedical Research & Super Speciality Hospital (IUCBR & SSH), Mahatma Gandhi University (MGU), in association with the Kerala State Higher Education Council (KSHEC), conducted a distinguished lecture under the Global Perspectives Lecture Series as part of the Brain Gain Programme. The lecture, titled “Systems Without Silos: Building Full-Stack Pipelines for […]

Mahatma Gandhi University has secured two prestigious research projects under the Ministry of Education’s Scheme for Promotion of Academic and Research Collaboration (SPARC), with a total sanctioned funding of over ₹1.61 crore for a two-year period.   SPARC is a flagship national initiative aimed at strengthening India’s research ecosystem through structured academic and research partnerships […]

Mahatma Gandhi University has presented a forward-looking budget for the year 2026–27, focusing on skill-oriented education, entrepreneurship and research aligned with industrial needs. The budget projects an income of ₹658.7 crore, an expenditure of ₹685.7 crore and a deficit of ₹27 crore. It aims to open new avenues for developing innovative technologies and strengthening the […]

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In the 15th edition of the UI GreenMetric World University Rankings, which evaluated 1,745 educational institutions from 105 countries based on their sustainability performance, Mahatma Gandhi University secured the 420th position globally, 17th position in India, and the first position in Kerala. The rankings are designed to present the outcomes of an online survey that […]

In the women’s basketball final held at Jaipur, the university clinched the championship title by defeating SRM University, Chennai, with a score of 74–60. Akshaya Philip was the top scorer for MG University with 17 points. The team had reached the final after defeating Christ University, Bengaluru, in the semifinal.Earlier, MG University secured two gold […]

Mahatma Gandhi University has secured a ₹1.09-crore Indo-Norwegian joint research project under the Ministry of Human Resource Development’s Scheme for Promotion of Academic and Research Collaboration (SPARC). The project focuses on a ‘One Health Approach’ to assess the risks posed by steroid hormones and their metabolites to aquatic ecosystems, Fauna, and humans.    MG University […]

  The National Institute of Plant Science Technology (NIPST) at Mahatma Gandhi University is organising a three-day hands-on workshop on Plant Tissue Culture Techniques. The workshop is open to students, research scholars, faculty members, and members of the general public who have an interest in plant biotechnology. The programme will include expert-led technical sessions, live […]

Mahatma Gandhi University will host its First Alumni Meet on January 26 and 27, 2026, at the University campus. The grand reunion aims to bring together former students from various departments, reviving connections and strengthening alumni participation in the University’s academic, social, and developmental initiatives.   The event is expected to offer a memorable homecoming […]

The Mahatma Gandhi University Innovation Foundation (MGUIF), the entrepreneurship and innovation facilitation centre of Mahatma Gandhi University (MGU) alongwith Merstra Foundation is organizing a two-day Women Entrepreneurship Bootcamp and Community Event on November 18 and 19. The initiative is supported by the Rashtriya Uchchatar Shiksha Abhiyan (RUSA).   The event is being organized in connection […]

Dreams become reality only when they are transformed into vision, observed renowned consultant psychiatrist Dr. George John. He was delivering the Dr. Paulos Mar Gregorios Memorial Lecture on “Dreams, Fortune, and Creativity” at Mahatma Gandhi University. He emphasized that an open mind, ready to embrace fortune and opportunity, is crucial for individual progress.   University […]

Dr. Usha Rajamma, Senior Scientist at the Inter-University Centre for Biomedical Research and Super Speciality Hospital (IUCBR & SSH), Mahatma Gandhi University, Kottayam, has been elected as a Fellow of the Indian Academy of Neurosciences (IAN). This prestigious recognition honours her outstanding contributions to neuroscience research. The announcement was made during the General Body Meeting […]

The Benjamin Bailey Chair at Mahatma Gandhi University was inaugurated by Malayala Manorama Editorial Director Jose Panachippuram. The inaugural ceremony, held at the Educational Theatre of CMS College, was presided over by the Vice-Chancellor of Mahatma Gandhi University, Prof. (Dr.) C. T. Aravindakumar. Prof. M. V. Narayanan, former Vice-Chancellor of Sree Sankaracharya University of Sanskrit, delivered the keynote address on “Theoretical Frameworks and Translation: […]

  The Benjamin Bailey Chair instituted at Mahatma Gandhi University is all set to start functioning. The formal inauguration will be done by Hon. Minister for Cooperation, Ports and Devaswom, Shri. V. N. Vasavan, on Tuesday, October 28, at the Educational Theatre, C.M.S. College, Kottayam. Prof. (Dr.) C. T. Aravindakumar, Vice-Chancellor, Mahatma Gandhi University, will […]

‘Vision 2031’,a vision document of Mahatma Gandhi University was presented to  Dr.R.Bindu, Minister for Higher Education and Social Justice in Kottayam by Prof.Johney Johnson, Director,IQAC. Prof.Bismi Gopalakrishnan,Registrar, Dr.Sumesh A.S, and Dr.Arun K.Saseendran, Members of the Syndicate were present on the occasion. The document aims to make MGU a globally recognised multidisciplinary University that advances knowledge, […]

To make Kerala a global hub for higher education by the year 2031 is our aim ,said the vision document presented by the Minister for Higher Education and Social Justice, Dr.R.Bindu at the seminar titled “Vision 2031 – Future Development Goals of the Department of Higher Education” in Kottayam. Presenting the document at K C […]

As Kerala approaches the 75th anniversary of its formation in 2031, the Department of Higher Education is set to organize a one-day state-level seminar titled “Vision 2031-Future Development Goals of the Department of Higher Education” on October 18 at K C Mammen Mappillai Hall, Kottayam.   Dr. R. Bindu, Minister for Higher Education and Social […]

The Dr. N. Radhakrishnan International Centre for Medical Innovation (NRICMI), functioning under Mahatma Gandhi University, is organizing a two-day international conference titled “Rhythm 2025” on “Scientific and Technological Advancements for Better Health.” The conference will be hosted by St. Thomas Hospital, Chethipuzha, on October 18 and 19, announced University Vice-Chancellor Prof. Dr. C. T. Aravindakumar […]

Mahatma Gandhi University has once again reaffirmed its academic excellence in the Times Higher Education Rankings for 2026. The university , which is the first University in India to be named after the Father of the nation ,has secured a place in the 501–600 band, maintaining its distinction as the highest-ranked institution in Kerala and […]

Mahatma Gandhi University (MGU), Kerala’s only UGC Category-1 university, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Institute of Chemical Technology (ICT), Mumbai — another UGC Category-1 university — for collaborative research in the field of bioenergy.   The MoU was formally exchanged on October 13 at ICT’s Mumbai campus, in the presence of […]

The two-day bilingual international conference on “(Un)dying Colonialism: Deferring Centres, Dissenting (Post) colonial Voices” commenced at the School of Letters, Mahatma Gandhi University. Prof.Dr. C. T. Aravindakumar, Vice-Chancellor of Mahatma Gandhi University, formally inaugurated the conference.    The event held as part of the V. C. Harris Vaijnanika Sadas, commemorates the birth centenary of Frantz […]

Mahatma Gandhi University has embarked on an ambitious initiative to establish a DNA Centre that will nurture innovative ideas and enterprises in Kerala’s bioknowledge sector, transforming them into industrially relevant products for the benefit of society.   A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for the establishment of the DNA Centre was handed over by the Minister […]