MGU CAT Application Form 2024: Know How to Apply and Fees

Mahatama Gandhi University Common Admission Test 2025 ( MGU CAT )

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Updated on Sep 30, 2024 18:19 IST

MGU CAT application process is online wherein the candidates have to create a login ID on the official website of Mahatma Gandhi University, Kottayam, fill an online application form and pay the fees. MBA candidates too have to fill the MGU CAT 2024 application form. However, they don't have to appear for the test as their admission is based on CAT/CMAT/KMAT score. Flling up of the MGU CAT 2025 application form is necessary for MBA candidates for GD/PI shortlisting process. MGU CAT 2025 application process will start in February 2025. The schedule will be updated here as soon as it is announced. 

Q:   What is the application fee of MGU CAT?

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The application fee of MGU CAT for General and Open All India quota candidates is INR 1,100 and for SC/ST candidates it is INR 550. The fee is to be paid online via debit/credit card or net banking. Candidates must note that fee payment in a mandatory step in form submission process. The MGU CAT form will not be accepted until the fee is paid. Applicants must also note that the fee is non-refundable.

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Q:   Where can I apply for MGU CAT?

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MGU CAT application form is made available on the MGU and the entrance exam official websites. Candidates can visit the website to apply online. Details in the application form should be filled out carefully and as per the candidates official documents. Also, the application form must be submitted on or before the prescribed deadline.

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Q:   I want to apply for MBA in MG University. Do I need to appear for MGU CAT?

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It is not compulsory for MBA course aspirants to take the MGU CAT exam. As the university accept national-level exam scores as well, including CAT/CMAT/KMAT. Candidates applying with a national-level exam score are directly called for the personal interview round.

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MGU CAT Application Process 2025

The MGU CAT application form is released on the official website only. Given below are the steps to fill the MGU CAT 2025 application form and make fee payment. 

  • Visit the official website of MGU CAT 2025
  • Click on 'Apply Online
  • Create an account by furnishing personal details
  • Once the account is created, you will be able to view his/her application number
  • Upload a scanned copy of the recent passport size photograph of the following dimension-
    • Photograph size: 200 KB
    • Photograph format: JPG/JPEG/GIF/PNG
    • Photograph dimension: 500 x 500 (Pixels)
  • Select the programme (s) and test city
  • Pay the application fee by clicking on the "PAY NOW" button
  • After remitting the fee, you will be redirected to the application page
  • Fill in the application form with personal, academic and other details
  • Recheck the details entered and press the 'Final Submission' button

Q:   What are MGU CAT application dates 2025?

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MGU CAT 2025 application process is expected to start in February 2025 and end in May 2025. The MGU CAT application dates will be announced by MG University at its website for all courses. The application schedule may be extended and the new deadline will be announced by the university at its website.

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Q:   What is the minimum marks required to apply for MGU CAT exam?

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The minimum marks required to apply for MGU CAT exam varies between 50 to 60 per cent aggregate in graduation. For each course, the minimum score criteria is different.

MBA/PGDM, MSc, LLM, MA (Politics & International Relations/Politics & Human Rights/Public Policy & Governance), the minimum score requirement is 50 percent.

For MA Economics, MA in Malayalam, MA in English, MA (Gandhian Studies/Development Studies), MA (History and Anthropology) and M.Ed, the minimum score requirement is 45 percent.

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Q:   What is the MGU CAT 2025 exam date?

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MGU CAT 2025 exam dates will be announced by the MG University in February 2025. The exam is expected to be held in the first week of May. andidates can fill the MGU CAT application form at the official website. The exam will be conducted at designated examination centres, details of which will be shared in the MGU CAT 2025 admit card.

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MGU CAT 2025 Dates

Take a look at the table below for the complete schedule of MGU CAT 2025 exam

DatesPast Exam Dates

17 May '24 -

18 May '24

MGU CAT 2024 Exam

05 May '24 -

18 May '24

MGU CAT admit card 2024

15 Feb '24 -

05 May '24

MGU CAT 2024 Registration

MGU CAT Application Fee 2025

To pay the fee, applicants can use Debit Card/ Credit Card or Internet Banking facility. Candidates who cannot make online payment can pay the fees at the nearest Akshaya Centre. The Akshaya Centre staff will help the aspirants to remit the MGU CAT fee. The application fee details are mentioned in the table below:

Categories

Application Fee

General candidates

INR 1,200

SC/ST candidates

INR 600

Open All India quota

INR 1,200

International candidates

USD 100

MGU CAT Application Process: Documents Required

Given below is the list of documents required to fill the MGU CAT application form. 

  • Passport size photograph
  • Marksheets of class 10, 12 and Graduation
  • Non Creamy layer certificate (if applicable)
  • Certificate of sports and games/NCC/NSS (if applicable)
  • Income Certificate (for candidates claiming reservation under EWS)
  • Relevant documents for Work Experience or other qualification
  • Medical certificate of disability issued by a Government Medical board (if applicable)
  • Caste Certificate (if applicable )
  • BPL Certificate (for candidates claiming reservation under EWS)

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FAQs on MGU CAT 2025 Application Process

Check here Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) on MGU CAT applications:

Q:   Where are the MGU CAT exam centres?

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MGU CAT exam centres are located in five cities across Kerala. The centres are at Thiruvananthapuram, Kottayam, Kochi, Kozhikode and Kannur. Candidates can opt a maximum of three centres on a preferential basis. However, the decision of allotment will be made by the MG University.

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Q:   What after MGU CAT exam?

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After the MGU CAT exam is conducted and the result is announced, the university conducts a Centralised Admission Process (CAP) which includes PI or GD-PI. CAT qualifying candidates have to participate and clear the GD/PI round for their respective courses to be selected for admission. Thereafter the final merit list is prepared based on candidates’ overall performance. 

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Q:   What is the MGU CAT exam pattern for MA?

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MGU CAT exam has 80 MCQs with four choices for each question. Each correct answer carries one mark and there is negative score for incorrect answers. The entrance exam duration is 90 minutes. Moreover, candidates taking the exam have to study English Language, General Knowledge and Current Affairs, Travel Geology. Read more about MGU CAT exam pattern here.

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Q:   Which M.Tech entrance exam scores are valid for admission to MG University?

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For admission to M.Tech programme offered by MG University, candidates must have valid GATE score. They must have passed GATE exam in the same academic year. Such candidates are not required to appear in MGU CAT exam and can directly seek admission by participating in the GD/PI round.

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Q:   Which MBA entrance exam scores are valid for admission to MG University?

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The MBA entrance exam scores are valid for admission to MG University’s MBA courses are CAT, CMAT and KMAT. Candidates must have passed any one of these exams in the same academic year. They are not required to appear for MGU CAT and can directly participate in the personal assessment round – GD and PI.

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The minimum score requirement for selection to the MGU counselling round varies from course to course. The selection is actually based on rank list released during result. Apart from the written tests, weightage is given to personal interview. The weightage of MGU CAT is 80 percent and personal inte

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MGU CAT result is released at the official website. Candidates can check their result and download MGU CAT scorecard through login. Given below is the process to download MGU CAT result:

·       Visit the official website

·       Click on login option on the MGU CAT homepage

·       Enter MGU CAT appli

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Admission to MG University is based on cut offs. Candidates who appear for MGU CAT have to meet the minimum cut off score for their course group to be selected for counselling. The process is conducted in online mode. Candidates who meet the selection criteria for their course have to apply and subm

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