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Mahatma Gandhi University (MGU) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Jayaraj Foundation to jointly promote environmental awareness and biodiversity conservation among students. The MoU was signed by University Registrar Dr. Bismi Gopalakrishnan and filmmaker Jayaraj, representing the Foundation.   Under the partnership, all NSS units under MGU will take the lead in implementing […]

Online registration is now open for admission to the postgraduate programmes offered by the academic departments and inter-school centres of Mahatma Gandhi University for the academic year 2025. Candidates can apply online until May 20.   The available programmes include MA, MSc, MDTM, LLM, MEd, MPES, and MBA. Final semester undergraduate students are also eligible […]

The School of Letters, Mahatma Gandhi University, Kottayam, is organising a three-week Intensive English Learning Programme aimed at improving communicative skills in English. This programme is designed specifically for students in classes 8 to 12 and will focus on enhancing spoken English, building vocabulary and fluency, and polishing grammar and pronunciation. The course will be […]

Mahatma Gandhi University (MGU) has been ranked 4th among Indian universities in the Times Higher Education Asia University Rankings 2025. It is the only university from Kerala to be featured among the top 25 Indian institutions.   In the overall Asian rankings, MGU is placed 140th out of 853 universities evaluated. The rankings are based […]

The Korea Centre at Mahatma Gandhi University, in collaboration with the UniKorea Foundation of South Korea, has launched an English-language essay writing competition open to students across India. The competition provides a platform for students to explore and reflect on significant themes related to Korean culture and politics.   The competition includes two categories:   […]

The Centres of Excellence being initiated by the government in the higher education sector of the state mark a crucial step towards timely transformation, said Higher Education Minister Dr. R. Bindu. She was inaugurating the Kerala Institute of Science, Technology and Innovation – the Centre of Excellence being established at Mahatma Gandhi University.   This […]

The Department of Science and Technology (DST), Government of India, has officially approved a biomedical research project with a total allocation of ₹100 crore, in which Mahatma Gandhi University is a participating institution under the role of a Spoke. This project is part of the Partnerships for Accelerated Innovation and Research (PAIR) initiative, launched by […]

Four Ph.D. scholars from the Inter-University Centre for Biomedical Research and Super Speciality Hospital (IUCBR & SSH), Mahatma Gandhi University, have been selected for the prestigious International Society for Neurochemistry (ISN) and American Society for Neurochemistry (ASN) Travel Award to attend the ISN-ASN 2025 Meeting, scheduled to be held in New York, USA, from 19 […]

In a move to significantly enhance the speed and efficiency of examination valuation and related processes, Mahatma Gandhi University has developed its own QR code-based on-screen evaluation system. The technology, created by a project team from the School of Computer Sciences with financial support from the Rashtriya Uchchatar Shiksha Abhiyan (RUSA), is currently being used […]

The University of the Third Age (MGU U3A) at Mahatma Gandhi University has received international recognition for its pioneering initiatives at the prestigious Association of the International University of the Third Age (AIUTA) Asia International Conference, held at Hong Kong Metropolitan University. The organisation lauded MGU U3A’s efforts as a model of excellence in lifelong […]

Mahatma Gandhi University honoured R. Ratnasree, a researcher at the Inter-University Centre for Studies in Science of Music (IUCSSM), for securing an Indian patent. She was felicitated by Vice Chancellor in charge Dr Beena Mathew and Registrar Dr Bismi Gopalakrishnan during the inaugural session of a music seminar organised by the centre.   Ratnasree received […]

Mahatma Gandhi University (MGU) has become the first university in the state to implement the University Grants Commission (UGC) directive on the dual-degree programme. This initiative enables students to pursue both regular and online courses simultaneously, offering greater flexibility and enhanced learning opportunities.   The Syndicate meeting   endorsed  the Academic Council’s decision, allowing students enrolled […]

Neethu P, a research scholar from the Inter University Centre for Biomedical Research (IUCBR), Mahatma Gandhi University, secured third prize in the poster presentation at EVOLVE 2025, the inaugural conference of the Indian Society for Extracellular Vesicles (InSEV), held at AIIMS, New Delhi, from 24–26 March 2025.   Neethu, under the guidance of Dr Usha […]

Mahatma Gandhi University Innovation Foundation (MGUIF) has launched the “Big Idea Competition,” offering a unique opportunity for students and faculty members to bring their innovative ideas to life. Supported by the Rashtriya Uchchatar Shiksha Abhiyan (RUSA 2.0), the competition aims to provide budding entrepreneurs with the resources they need to transform their ideas into viable […]

The K.R. Narayanan Chair for Human Rights and Social Justice at Mahatma Gandhi University is set to host the Colloquium on Marginality, Memory, and Resistance on April 1 and 2 at the School of Social Sciences.   The event will open on April 1 at 10 AM with an inaugural address by Vice-Chancellor Dr. C.T. […]

Mahatma Gandhi University (MGU) and the Indian Institute of Millet Research (IIMR) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to strengthen their collaborative efforts in education and research. This landmark agreement was formalised by MGU Registrar Dr. Bismi Gopalakrishnan and IIMR Director Dr. Thara Satyavathi.   The online event marking the occasion was attended by […]

The Sneha Veedu housing project, led by the National Service Scheme (NSS) of Mahatma Gandhi University, is a commendable initiative, said Cooperation, Devaswom, and Ports Minister V.N. Vasavan. He was inaugurating the NSS Awards Ceremony and Annual Gathering for 2023-24.   The project has made a significant social impact, with various NSS units from the […]

Mahatma Gandhi University (MGU) has been granted Category 1 status by the University Grants Commission (UGC), marking a significant milestone in its academic journey. This elite recognition grants 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. The […]

The three-day International Conference on Polymers and Nanomaterials was inaugurated by Prof. C.T. Aravinda Kumar, Vice-Chancellor of Mahatma Gandhi University.   More than 200 delegates from across the world, both online and in person, are participating in the conference, which is jointly organised by the Inter-University Centre for Nanoscience and Nanotechnology (IIUCNN), the School of […]

Society holds the primary responsibility for combating child exploitation, stated Dr. C.T. Aravindakumar, Vice-Chancellor of Mahatma Gandhi University, while inaugurating the international practicum on child rights laws at the Casa Maria Centre, Peroor, Kottayam.   “The vigilance we exercise today will serve as a protective shield for children tomorrow. Given the growing challenges to child […]

Dr. Gautham Chandra, Senior Scientist at Mahatma Gandhi University’s Inter-University Centre for Biomedical Research (IUCBR), Kottayam, has been awarded a prestigious grant of ₹7 crore under the Indian Council of Medical Research’s (ICMR) ‘First in the World Challenge.’   His project, titled “Revolutionising Neural Regeneration: Developing a 4D Bioprinting Method for Neural Tissue and Regenerative […]

The International Child Rights Practicum 2025, hosted by Mahatma Gandhi University, officially begins today, March 19. The event will be inaugurated by Prof. C. T. Aravindakumar, Vice-Chancellor of Mahatma Gandhi University, at 10 AM at Casa Maria Centre, Peroor.   This international initiative, designed to enhance awareness and advocacy for child rights, will run until […]

The three-day Indo-French Workshop on Functional Materials for Emerging Applications (IFWFEA 2025) commenced at Mahatma Gandhi University. Vice Chancellor Dr. C.T. Aravindakumar inaugurated the event and released the workshop proceedings.   University Syndicate Member Adv. Reji Zachariah, Dr. Aurelien Bruyant, the French Coordinator from the University of Technology of Troyes, France, Prof. Isabelle Royaud from […]

Mahatma Gandhi University ended its 27-year-long medal drought in the All India Inter-University Cycling Championship. V.S. Sanjana of MGU clinched the silver medal in the 500-metre time trial race at the latest edition of the championship held in Bhubaneswar, Odisha.   Sanjana, a B.A. student at Assumption College, Changanassery, trained under coach Ajay Peter. She […]