M.Sc. in Food Science and Technology 

at MG University, Kottayam

The MGU MSc course aspirants with a valid BSc or equivalent degree with at least 50% aggregate are eligible to apply. However, it is necessary that the candidate did the degree course in the relevant stream. The eligibility criteria for some of the MSc specialisations is mentioned below for reference:

The total course fee includes multiple components such as the tuition fee, enrolment fee, library fee, security deposit, etc. MSc courses fee in MGU University & its affiliated colleges ranges between INR 1,900 and INR 2 lakh. The fee range given here is a cumulative of courses offered by the university on-campus as well as through its affiliated colleges, hence may vary. Moreover, the given fee is as per some external sources. Hence, is indicative.

Admission to the PG-level course is based on merit in MGU CAT score. The entrance exam is conducted by the university for PG courses. After the entrance test, a merit list is published to declare the names of selected candidates. Further, the seat allotment procedure is carried out through MGU CAT counselling or the Centralised Allotment Process (CAP). It is also crucial that the aspirant meet the eligibility requirements.

Moreover, the university-affiliated colleges also accept CPGET/KEAM scores for admission.

The university offers MSc in 21 specialisations. The course is available on-campus and by the university-affiliated colleges. Some of the MSc specialisations are mentioned below:

The last closing rank after round 4 for Mahatma Gandhi University cutoff for UG and PG admissions for the General category candidates is mentioned below: 

• B.A. in English was 1258
• B.A. in Economics was 1147
• B.Sc. in Physics was 1279
• B.Com in Tax Procedure and Practice was 1295.25
• M.A. in Malayalam was 983.32
• M.Sc. in Chemistry (Nano Science and Nano Technology) was 979.67

Note: The aforementioned cutoffs have been derived from previous year cutoffs. For more information regarding Mahatma Gandhi University cutoff, click here.

For MGU Kerala BSc course admissions, aspirants must have passed Class 12 or equivalent examination from a recognised board. The applicants should have passed qualifying exam with the required minimum aggregate. The candidates must hold the qualifying examination mark sheet at the time of form filling and admission. These documents are required by the university for verification purposes at the time of form filling and admission process. Moreover, the absence of the same can lead to the application rejection. 

Mahatma Gandhi University, Kerala offers admission to its BSc programmes on a merit-basis. Hence, the aspirants scores in the last qualifying examination, i.e., Class 12 are taken into consideration. Candidates also have to submit their pass certificates at the university for verification purposes. The seats are allotted through a centralised allotment procedure.

Yes, the university offers admission based on national and university-based entrance exams. There are some courses which are offered on the basis of merit scores. MGU admission to the UG courses is done on the basis of marks secured in the entrance examination conducted by the Commissioner of Entrance Examinations. MGU Kerala conducts a Common Admission Test (majorly known as MGU CAT) for admission to all PG courses. However, it also accepts several national-level entrance exams for MBA and PhD admissions.

In addition to this, MG University also offers distance learning courses through its Center For Online Education (COE). MG University admissions to all the programmes offered by the university and the affiliated colleges are conducted through a Centralised Allotment Process (CAP).

No, a CUET score is not required for admission to MG University courses. There is no information available regarding the same officially. Admission to the MGU Kerala courses is merit and entrance-based. The university also conducts an in-house entrance examination, which is the Mahatma Gandhi University Common Admission Test (MGU CAT).  It is conducted for admissions to various PG programmes offered by the University such as MSc, MA, Master of Tourism and Travel Management, LLM and M.Ed. In addition, many national-level exam scores are also accepted for admission.

MGU admissions 2024 are now closed. The students can apply for the desired UG and PG courses. Check below some important event dates:

• MGU UG application form was released on May 15 and the last date to apply was Jun 7. Additionally, the provisional merit list shall be published was Jun 12.
• The last date to apply for MBA and MGU-CAT was May 5, 2024. CAT-MGU was held between May 17 and May 18, 2024. Admission to most of the PG courses is based on MGU CAT conducted by the university.