MGU CAT 2022 – Application Form (Available), Dates (Out), Syllabus, Exam Pattern

MGU CAT 2022 – The application form for MGU CAT 2022 has released. Candidates can fill the form from the official website cat.mgu.ac.in. The last date to fill the form is April 04, 2022. The final confirmation of the application form will be provided on April 08, 2022. The schedule for MGU CAT 2022 has also released. The hall ticket will be released on May 17, 2022. After this, the exam will be held on May 28 & 29, 2022. The result for the exam will be released on June 21, 2022.

Mahatma Gandhi University Common Admission Test (MGU CAT) is conducted by Mahatma Gandhi University (MGU). It is a university-level entrance exam for the candidates who want to seek admission in various postgraduate programs such as MA, LLM, M.Ed, etc. This common entrance exam is conducted in offline mode in the various centers. The candidates need to submit the application form online and get themselves registered on the official website (mgu.ac.in). Candidates may have passed any degree in Arts or Science with a minimum aggregate of 50% marks. On this page, you will find different information about the application form, exam pattern, exam preparation, result, etc.

MGU CAT 2022

Latest – MGU CAT 2022 application form has released. Click here to fill the form.

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MGU CAT 2022 Dates

The dates for MGU CAT 2022 has been released on the official website. Candidates can check the dates from the table below.

MGU CAT 2022	Dates
Application form starts	7th March 2022
Application form ends (last date)	7th April 2022
Final confirmation of application	8th April 2022
Release of Admit Card	17th May 2022
Date of examination	28th – 29th May 2022
Declaration of result	21st May 2022

MGU CAT 2022 Overview

Here is the overview of the MGU CAT exam-

Particulars	Details
Exam Name	MGU CAT
Full-Form	Mahatma Gandhi University Common Admission test
Conducting Body	Mahatma Gandhi University
Official Website	mgu.ac.in
Held for (Course)	Postgraduate
Level of Exam	University
Campus	Kottayam
Who can apply	Graduation passed or appearing
Registration mode	Online
Exam Mode	Offline(Pen and paper test)
Exam Date	to be announced
Difficulty Level of Questions	Moderately difficult
Total Questions	80 questions
Question Type	Multiple Choice Questions (MCQ)
Mode of Question Paper	English
Marks Per Question	1 mark
Negative Marking	No
Duration	90 Minutes

MGU CAT 2022 Syllabus

There are various types of programs, the syllabus of each program is given below-

Name of the Program	Syllabus
M Sc in Biochemistry, Biotechnology, Biophysics and Microbiology	Graduate-level Biotechnology, Biochemistry, Biophysics, and Microbiology
M Sc in Chemistry (Organic Chemistry), M Sc in Chemistry (Physical Chemistry), M Sc in Chemistry (Polymer Chemistry) and M Sc in Chemistry (Inorganic Chemistry)	B Sc level Chemistry
M Sc. in Computer Science	Graduate-level Computer Science, Logical Reasoning and Numerical Ability
M Sc. in Psychology	General English, Basic Mathematics, and BA/BSc level Psychology
M Sc. in Physics	B Sc Level Physics including subsidiary Mathematics
M Sc. in Environment Science & Management, M Sc in Environment Science and Disaster Management	Environment Science, Biosciences, General Science
M.Sc. Mathematics, M.Sc. Statistics	Mathematics, Probability & Statistics, Computing & General Mental Ability.
M Sc. in Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning	Graduate-level Computer Science, Logical Reasoning and Numerical Ability
M Sc. in NanoScience and Nanotechnology (Physics)	B Sc Level Physics including subsidiary Mathematics
M Sc. in NanoScience and Nanotechnology (Chemistry)	B Sc level Chemistry
M Sc. in Data Science & Analytics	Graduate-level Mathematics, Probability & Statistics, Computing & General Mental Ability
M Sc. in Food Science and Technology	B.Sc. Life sciences
M Sc. in Botany and Plant Science Technology	B.Sc. Life science
M A Politics and International Relations (program 1); M A Politics and Human Rights (program 2); M A Politics Public Policy and Governance (program 3)	International affairs, contemporary politics and public policy, current affairs, Indian Constitution, political and economic issues in India /Kerala, and Human Rights issues.
M A in Malayalam; M A in English	English Language and Literature at B A-Level for M A in English and Malayalam Language and Literature at B A-Level for M A in Malayalam
M A in Gandhian Studies; M A in Development Studies	The question paper will have two components. The first one would be with questions related to the field of Gandhian Studies/ Development Studies while the second part will cover a cross-section of all the Social Science discipline
M A Economics	General Knowledge/Awareness, Microeconomics, Macroeconomics, Development Economics, Banking, International Trade, Public Economics and Quantitative Theory for Economics at the Graduate level
MA in History (program 1); M A in Anthropology (program 2)	B A level History for M A in History and BA level Anthropology for M A in Anthropology
MA Social Work in Disability Studies and Action	General Knowledge, Indian society, economy, and polity.
Postgraduate Programme in Tourism and Travel Management: Master of Tourism and Travel Management	English Language, General Knowledge and Current affairs, and Travel Geography
Postgraduate Programme in Education: Master of Education (MEd)	the subject field of Education
Master of Physical Education and Sports (M.PES)	syllabus of BPEd,/BPES/ BPE

MGU CAT 2022 Exam Pattern

The Candidates should see the exam pattern very well in order to understand the examination really well.

• Total Questions – 80 questions
• Duration of test – 90 minutes
• Type of Questions – Multiple choice Questions
• Marks given in Correct Answer – 1 Mark
• Negative Marking – No negative marking
• Mode of Exam – Offline (Pen and Paper test)
• Medium of Language- English
• Candidates have to write the descriptive answers for the following subjects-
  • MA Malayalam
  • MA English
  • LLM
  • Master of Tourism Management

• There are four options to which one option is selected by the candidates.
• The marks scored by the candidates will be converted to 1000.
• NCC candidates may be awarded extra 5 marks if they show genuine certificate of NCC.

MGU CAT 2022 Books

Some of the basics books which you may refer to are-

Books Name	Buying Link
How to Prepare for Verbal Ability and Reading Comprehension for CAT by Arun Sharma & Meenakshi Upadhyay	Click Here
How to Prepare for Logical Reasoning for the CAT by Arun Sharma	Click Here
The Pearson Guide to Quantitative Aptitude by Dinesh Khattar	Click Here
Quantitative Aptitude for the CAT by Nishit K.Sinha	Click Here
M.Sc. Biotechnology and Biochemistry by Dr. B.B Singh	Click Here
Bird’s Higher Engineering Mathematics by John Bird	Click Here
A Textbook of Discrete Mathematics by Harish Mittal	Click Here
Biochemistry by U. Satyanarayana	Click Here
Botany For Degree Students by Dr B. P. Pandey and S. Chand Publications	Click Here
Zoology for all Degree Students by Dr. V. K. Agarwal and S. Chand Publications	Click Here
Data Interpretation and Logical Reasoning by Gautum Puri	Click Here
Medical Microbiology by Cedric Mims	Click Here

How to Prepare for MGU CAT 2022

• Time Management is the key to success as said so you should devote atlease few hours to study daily which increase your efficiency and you will give the exam more effectively.
• It is advised that the candidate should reach the exam center 30 minutes prior to the actual time.
• Written notes, electronic gadgets are strictly prohibited in the exam center.
• Before starting the preparation, analyze the syallbus very well.
• Practice from the previous question papers and solve mock tests.
• Make a daily Time-table for each section to have a thorough knowledge of each topic.
• Before one month of the exam, take enough mock tests and solve previous question paper(atleast last 10 years).
• Learn short-cut tricks for quantitative skills section.
• Go through the whole syllabus and check whether you have left anything or not.
• Do not learn any new topics at the last moment, just revise whatever you have already studied.
• Have a good sleep before the exam and do not take stress.

MGU CAT 2022 Cut-off

The Cut off is disclosed after the result is announced. Bases on the scored the candidates will get. the cut-off for each year is decided. The Candidate who passes the minimal qualification and passes the cut-off will be called for the counseling process. The Factors which are considered are-

• The difficulty level of the exam
• The availability of seat
• The number of applicants

MGU CAT 2022 Eligibility Criteria

Name of the Program	Eligibility
M Sc in Biochemistry, Biotechnology, Biophysics and Microbiology	BSc degree in Botany, Zoology, Biochemistry, Biophysics, Microbiology, Biotechnology, Chemistry or Physics with not less than 50 % marks
M Sc in Chemistry (Organic Chemistry), M Sc in Chemistry (Physical Chemistry), M Sc in Chemistry (Polymer Chemistry) and M Sc in Chemistry (Inorganic Chemistry)	BSc in Chemistry with Mathematics as one of the Subsidiaries with not less than 50% marks
M Sc. in Computer Science	BSc in Computer Science/ Computer Application/BCA or any other B Sc Degree with Computer Science as the main subject with not less than 50% marks
M Sc. in Psychology	Pass in B.A/BSc Psychology with not less than 50 % marks
M Sc. in Physics	BSc in Physics with Mathematics as one of the subsidiaries with not less than 50% marks
M Sc. in Environment Science & Management, M Sc in Environment Science and Disaster Management	B.Sc Degree in any one of the following subjects (Botany / Zoology / Chemistry / Physics / Geology /Geography / Life Science /Environment Management /Microbiology / Biotechnology /Biochemistry / Plant or AnimalScience / Agriculture / Fisheries /Aquaculture / Horticulture / Forestry ) or B.Tech in Civil / Mechanical /Chemical or Environmental with not less than 50% marks in Part III or CGPA not less than 5 at 10 point scale or CGPA not less than 2.5 at 5 point scale
M.Sc. Mathematics	B.Sc. Degree in Mathematics/Applied Mathematics with at least 50% marks ( CGPA 5.0 out of 10.00
M.Sc. Statistics	BSc degree in Mathematics or Statistics main /B.Sc. (Triple main) with Mathematics, Statistics and Computer Science as main subjects or B.Sc./B.Voc. Data Science/Data Analytics or B.E/B.Tech (Computer Science) with at least 50% marks CGPA 5.0 out of 10.
M Sc. in Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning	First-class Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science / Computer Applications/Information Technology/ Cyber Forensic /Electronics / Any another degree in Science with Computer Science or Computer Applications as major components or B.Tech Degree in Computer Science / IT / Electronics or an equivalent degree recognized by the Mahatma Gandhi University
M Sc. in NanoScience and Nanotechnology (Physics)	B. Sc in Physics with Chemistry and Mathematics as subsidiaries with not less than 60% marks
M Sc. in NanoScience and Nanotechnology (Chemistry)	B. Sc in Chemistry with Physics and Mathematics as subsidiaries with not less than 60% marks
M Sc. in Data Science & Analytics	B.Sc. Degree in Mathematics or Statistics or Computer Science main / B.Sc. (triple main) with Mathematics, Statistics, and Computer Science as main subjects or BCA, B.Sc./B.Voc. Data Science or Data Analytics, B.E./ B. Tech. ( CS or IT) with at least 50% marks (CGPA 5.0 out of 10.00 under grading system) for the optional subjects taken together, provided the candidate has studied at least 2 courses in Probability / Statistics at degree level.
M Sc. in Food Science and Technology	Bachelor’s / B. Voc. degree in Biochemistry, Biotechnology, Chemistry, Food Science & Technology, Food Technology & Quality Assurance, Food Science & Quality Control, Food processing, Home Science with Chemistry (as auxiliary), Microbiology or Life Science stream with a minimum of 50 % marks in aggregate
M Sc. in Botany and Plant Science Technology	Bachelor’s degree in Botany or Botany-Biotechnology (double main) with not less than a CCPA of 5.00 out of 10.00 in the Core Group (Core + Open + Complementary) under the 10+2+3 systems
M A Politics and International Relations (program 1); M A Politics and Human Rights (program 2); M A Politics Public Policy and Governance (program 3)	BA in Economics/ Politics/ History/Law with not less than 45% marks for Part III or B A in English/Sociology/Anthropology/ Psychology/Geography/ Philosophy/ Commerce with not less than 50% marks in Part III or B Sc in any branch with not less than 60% marks
M A in Malayalam	Bachelor’s degree in Malayalam with not less than 45% marks (or CGPA of 1.8) in Part III or degree in Arts/Science with a minimum of 50% mark
M A in English	Bachelor’s degree in English with not less than 45% marks in Part III or degree in Arts/Science with a minimum of 50% marks
M A in Gandhian Studies; M A in Development Studies	Pass in any graduate program with not less than 45% marks
M A Economics	Bachelor’s degree in economics, mathematics, or statistics Passed with minimum 45% marks or equivalent degree from the MGU approved institutions.
MA in History (program 1); M A in Anthropology (program 2)	Bachelor’s degree in the faculty of Social Sciences with not less than 45% marks
Postgraduate Programme in Tourism and Travel Management: Master of Tourism and Travel Management	Bachelor’s degree (including professional degrees) with not less than 50% marks
Postgraduate Programme in Education: Master of Education (MEd)	B Ed with not less than 55% marks

MGU CAT 2022 Application Form

The Application Form needs to be filled in Online Mode. It is the first step for applying for the Examination.

How to Apply for the Application Form?

• STEP 1: Visit the official webiste.
• STEP 2: Click on ‘apply online’.
• STEP 3: Now create an account by entering the basic details and create a password using special characters.
• STEP 4: An application No. will be generated on the registered email id, login through it.
• STEP 5: Upload a recent passport size photograph.
• STEP 6: After uploading the photo fill all the personal information like name. date of birth, caste, gender etc.
• STEP 7: Now enter the educational qualification details and and select any 4 acedemic programs and select your preferred choice of exam center.
• STEP 8: After selecting the examination center the registration fees has to be paid.
• STEP 9: Check everthing and the click on the “Submit” button.
  

MGU CAT 2022 Application Fees:

The fees have to be paid in Online mode through Debit Card, Credit Card, or Netbanking. The Fee is Non-Refundable.

Category	fees
General	Rs.1100/-
SC/ST	Rs 550/-

Image Specifications:

• The photograph should be coloured and also scanned.
• It should be of good quality.
• Caps or dark glasses are not acceptable.
• There should be no reflection in the photo.
• Do not upload any selfies, group photos and casual photos.

Specifications	Photograph
Format	JPG/JPEG/GIF/PNG
Size	Below 30 kb
Dimension	200px X 150 px

What are the documents required for the Application form?

• Higher Secondary Certificate
• Degree certificate
• ID proof
• Scanned Photo
• Scanned signature
• Caste certificate (if applicable)
• Medical Certificate(if applicable)
• Online banking trasaction details for making payment.

MGU CAT 2022 Reservation Policy

The Reservation is divided into different categories. This data is according to last year.

1. Reservation for International Students– 20% of seats or 2 seats whichever is higher is reserved for foreign students.
2. Reservation for native of Union territories/States other than Kerala– 20% of the total seats except for some programs are reserved.
3. Reservation for Differently Abled Persons (PD)- 5% of the total seats are reserved.
4. Reservation for Transgender Candidates– 2% additional seats are reserved for this category
5. Special Reservation–
   • Economically Weaker Section (EWS)- 10% of the total seats are reserved for applicants belonging to Economically Weaker section.
   • Teacher Quota- One seat is reserved as Teachers Quota.

6. Mandatory Reservation-

a) For Non-Professional Programme-

Categories	% of reservation
Ezhava, Thiyya & Billava	8
Muslims	7
Latin Catholics other than Anglo Indians	1
Other Backward Christians	1
Other Backward Hindus	3
Scheduled Caste	15
Scheduled Tribe	5
EWS	10

b) For Professional Programmes-

Categories	% of reservation
Ezhava, Thiyya & Billava	9
Muslims	8
Other Backward Hindus	3
Latin Catholics other than Anglo Indians	3
Dheevara and related communities	2
Viswakarama and related Communities	2
Kusavan and related communities	1
Other Backward Christians	1
Kudumbi	1
Scheduled Caste	8
Scheduled Tribe	2
EWS	10

MGU CAT 2022 Seat Allocation

If the Number of Applicants is more than the seats available then the cut-off will be high. And if the No. of Applicants is less than the seats available then the cut-off will be below. Here is a list of all the colleges given with the number of seats specified according to State quota, All India Open Quota, and International Quota. The Data given below is according to the last year.

Name of the Program	Seats in State quota	Seats in All India Open Quota	Seats in International Quota
M Sc in Biochemistry	10	2	2
M.Sc. in Biotechnology	10	2	2
M.Sc. in Biophysics	5	1	2
M.Sc. in Microbiology	10	2	2
M Sc in Chemistry (Organic Chemistry), M Sc in Chemistry (Physical Chemistry), M Sc in Chemistry (Polymer Chemistry) and M Sc in Chemistry (Inorganic Chemistry)	8	2	2
M Sc. in Computer Science	25	3	2
M Sc. in Psychology	10	2	2
M Sc. in Physics	20	4	2
M Sc. in Environment Science & Management, M Sc in Environment Science and Disaster Management	10	2	2
M.Sc. Mathematics	20	4	4
M.Sc. Statistics	20	4	4
M Sc. in Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning	12	1	2
M Sc. in NanoScience and Nanotechnology (Physics)	10	2	2
M Sc. in NanoScience and Nanotechnology (Chemistry)	10	2	2
M Sc. in Data Science & Analytics	20	4	4
M Sc. in Food Science and Technology	20	2	2
M Sc. in Botany and Plant Science Technology	10	2	2
M A Politics and International Relations (program 1)	15	3	3
; MA Politics and Human Rights (program 2); M A Politics Public Policy and Governance (program 3)	5	1	1
M A in Malayalam	10	2	2
M A in English	10	2	2
M A in Gandhian Studies; M A in Development Studies	12	2	2
M A Economics	16	4	2
MA in History (program 1); M A in Anthropology (program 2)	20	4	4
Postgraduate Programme in Tourism and Travel Management: Master of Tourism and Travel Management	20	2	2
Postgraduate Programme in Education: Master of Education (MEd)	50	0	0

MGU CAT 2022 Slot Booking

Slot Booking is a process where the Candidates can choose their preferred date and timings from the given slots specified by the exam. Slot booking is very important-

• You will not be able to write the exam without it.
• You cannot get admission in the college.
• If you fail to book the slot then your slot will be booked by some other candidate.
• All your application money will be wasted as it is non-refundable.

MGU CAT Admit Card 2022

Admit Card is released online through the official portal. The steps to download it are mentioned below-

• STEP 1: Visit the official website.
• STEP 2: Click on the link of “MGU CAT Admit Card 2022”
• STEP 3: Login with the application no. and password.
• STEP 4: The Admit card will appear on the screen.
• STEP 5: You can now view it and download it.

Details needed to get it are-

• Application Number
• Password

Details mentioned in the Admit card are-

• Candidate’s Name
• Date of Birth
• Application form no
• Roll no
• Exam Date, Venue and timing.
• Reporting time
• Language of the Examination
• Signature
• Photograph

Things to be carried with admit card are-

• Driving Licence
• Passport
• Aadhar Card
• Voter ID
• PAN Card

MGU CAT 2022 Answer Key

Steps to download the answer key are-

• Go to the official website.
• Find the News and Events option.
• Search for MGU CAT Answer Key 2022 link.
• Click on it and the answer key will be displayed on the screen.
• You can download it and can also take a hard copy of them.

MGU CAT 2022 Result

Mahatma Gandhi University releases the result on its official website. The Candidates can view their result by the steps mentioned below-

• STEP 1: Go tot he official website.
• STEP 2: Go to the  ‘MGU CAT Result’ link and click on it.
• STEP 3: Enter your Application No. and Password.
• STEP 4: The result will be displayed in the PDF format.
• STEP 5: You can view and download it.

Details mentioned in the result are-

• Name of the candidate
• Date of the examination
• Marks secured
• Name of the course
• Sectional marks
• Rank of the candidate

MGU CAT 2022 Counselling

The Counselling will be done by Mahatma Gandhi University. The Candidates who score above the qualifying score are called for the Counselling process.

The Documents required for the counseling process-

• Certificate to prove date of birth
• High secondary marksheet
• Transfer certificate
• Migration Certificate
• Caste Certificate(if applicable)
• Valid ID proof
• Income Certificate(if applicable)

The candidates who are shortlisted are called for the counseling procedure. Their candidates are required to verify all the necessary documents.

MGU CAT 2022 Participating Institutes

College Name	Course offered
School of Behavioral Sciences	M.Sc. Psychology MA Social work in Disability Studies and Action
School of Biosciences	M.Sc. Biochemistry M.Sc. Biotechnology M.Sc. Microbiology M.Sc. Biophysics
School of Computer Sciences	M.Sc. Computer Science
School of Environmental Sciences	M Sc in Environment Science & Management M Sc in Environment Science and Disaster Management
School of Gandhian Thought and Development Studies	M A in Gandhian Studies M A in Development Studies
School of Indian Legal Thought	L.L.M BBA LLB
School of International Relations and Politics	M.A. Politics & International Relations M.A. Politics and Human Rights M.A. Politics (Public Policy & Governance)
School of Chemical Sciences	M.Sc. Chemistry (Inorganic Chemistry) M.Sc. Chemistry (Organic Chemistry) M.Sc. Chemistry (Physical Chemistry) M.Sc. Chemistry (Polymer Science)
School of letters	M.A. Malayalam M.A. English
School of Pure and Applied Physics	M Sc in Physics
School of Social Sciences	M.A. History M.A. Anthropology
School of Tourism Studies	Master of Tourism and Travel Management
School of Pedagogical Sciences	Master of Education (MEd) Programme with Specialization in Language Education
School of Physical Education	Master of Physical Education and Sports (M.PES)
School of Artificial Intelligence and Robotics	MSc Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning
School of Energy Materials	M. Tech Energy Science
School of Mathematics and Statistics	MSc Statistics. MSc Mathematics.
School of Food Science and Technology	M Sc Food Science and Technology
School of Nano Science and Technology	MSc Nano Science and Technology (Physics MSc Nano Science and Technology (Chemistry) M. Tech in Nanoscience and Nanotechnology

About Mahatma Gandhi University of MGU CAT 2022

Mahatma Gandhi University was established on Gandhi Jayanti day which is 2nd October 1983. It is established in the Kottayam district of Kerala State. It has 300 affiliated colleges spread to over 5 districts in Kerala. This University is funded by the University Grants Commission and the Government of Kerala. The campus is in Suburban.

FAQs about MGU CAT 2022