The reconstituted Syndicate of Mahatma Gandhi University held its maiden meeting on 28 July 2026, marking the commencement of its new term.

The Syndicate comprises representatives from the Government, academia, affiliated colleges, the University, and the student community. The newly constituted body includes Dr. Thomas Kuruvilla (Baselios College), Dr. Jobin Jose (Devamatha College), Dr. Alson Mart (Government College, Kattappana), Dr. Rajesh Komath (MGU), Adv. K.M. Mijas, Dr. Athira Prakash (NSS Hindu College), Dr. Robinet Jacob (MGU), Prof. (Dr.) R. Vasanthagopal (University of Kerala), Prof. (Dr.) Pramod Gopinath (CUSAT), Dr. Gireesh Kumar G.S. (Henry Baker College), Dr. Ison V. Vanchipurakal (KE College, Mannanam), Dr. Shahvas Sherif P. (CMS College), Dr. Rejimon P.K. (Maharaja’s College), Abdul Lathif (Government College, Tripunithura), Mathew Kuzhalnadan, MLA, and Ann Sebastian (Research Scholar, Assumption College).

During its first meeting, the Syndicate constituted the following Standing Committees:

1. Staff

Convenor: Dr. Rajesh Komath
Members: Mathew Kuzhalnadan, MLA; Prof. P.K. Mohanraj; Dr. Gireesh Kumar G.S.; Dr. Rejimon P.K.; Abdul Lathif; Dr. Ison V. Vanchipurakal.

1. Approval

Convenor: Dr. Jobin Jose
Members: Mathew Kuzhalnadan, MLA; Dr. Thomas Kuruvilla; Dr. Gireesh Kumar G.S.; Dr. Majo V. Kuriakose; Dr. Shahvas Sherif P.; Dr. Athira Prakash.

III. Affiliation

Convenor: Mathew Kuzhalnadan, MLA
Members: Prof. P.K. Mohanraj; Dr. Alson Mart; Dr. Ison V. Vanchipurakal; Abdul Lathif; Dr. Jobin Jose; Adv. K.M. Mijas.

1. Finance

Convenor: Dr. Gireesh Kumar G.S.
Members: Dr. Alson Mart; Dr. Majo V. Kuriakose; Dr. Shahvas Sherif P.; Dr. Thomas Kuruvilla; Dr. Athira Prakash; Prof. (Dr.) R. Vasanthagopal.

1. Legal

Convenor: Prof. P.K. Mohanraj
Members: Mathew Kuzhalnadan, MLA; Dr. Jobin Jose; Abdul Lathif; Dr. Majo V. Kuriakose; Adv. K.M. Mijas; Dr. Rejimon P.K.

1. Research and Development

Convenor: Dr. Thomas Kuruvilla
Members: Dr. Athira Prakash; Dr. Rajesh Komath; Dr. Ison V. Vanchipurakal; Dr. Shahvas Sherif P.; Dr. Robinet Jacob; Dr. Alson Mart.

VII. Students’ Discipline

Convenor: Abdul Lathif
Members: Mathew Kuzhalnadan, MLA; Prof. (Dr.) Pramod Gopinath; Adv. K.M. Mijas; Dr. Jobin Jose; Dr. Shahvas Sherif P.; Dr. Majo V. Kuriakose.

VIII. Students’ Welfare and Grievance

Convenor: Ann Sebastian
Members: Dr. Thomas Kuruvilla; Prof. (Dr.) Pramod Gopinath; Dr. Rejimon P.K.; Abdul Lathif; Dr. Ison V. Vanchipurakal; Dr. Robinet Jacob.

1. Planning and Development

Convenor: Dr. Alson Mart
Members: Dr. Gireesh Kumar G.S.; Dr. Rajesh Komath; Abdul Lathif; Ann Sebastian; Prof. (Dr.) Pramod Gopinath; Dr. Robinet Jacob; Adv. K.M. Mijas; Dr. Majo V. Kuriakose.

1. Academic Affairs

Convenor: Dr. Ison V. Vanchipurakal
Members: Dr. Gireesh Kumar G.S.; Prof. (Dr.) R. Vasanthagopal; Dr. Jobin Jose; Dr. Rajesh Komath; Dr. Shahvas Sherif P.; Dr. Athira Prakash; Prof. (Dr.) Pramod Gopinath; Dr. Robinet Jacob.

1. Examinations

Convenor: Dr. Rejimon P.K.
Members: Prof. P.K. Mohanraj; Dr. Thomas Kuruvilla; Prof. (Dr.) R. Vasanthagopal; Ann Sebastian; Dr. Ison V. Vanchipurakal; Dr. Shahvas Sherif P.

XII. Business

Convenor: Prof. (Dr.) R. Vasanthagopal
Members: Prof. P.K. Mohanraj; Adv. K.M. Mijas; Dr. Gireesh Kumar G.S.; Dr. Rajesh Komath; Dr. Shahvas Sherif P.; Dr. Majo V. Kuriakose; Ann Sebastian; Dr. Robinet Jacob.

The Standing Committees will scrutinise matters falling within their respective domains and submit recommendations for consideration by the Syndicate before final decisions are taken.