Mahatma Gandhi Kashi University: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #5139 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #1826 of 5,830 | In Asia |
| #264 of 876 | In India |
| #32 of 79 | In Uttar Pradesh |
| #3 of 5 | In Varanasi |
| #5424 of 5,807 | For Organic Chemistry |
Quick Review
- Type
- Non-profit
- Funding
- Public-private
partnership - Highest Degree
- Doctorate
- Website
- mgkvp.ac.in
- Languages
- English;Hindi
- Acceptance rate
- 41%*
* Mahatma Gandhi Kashi University is among the institutions that don't provide data on acceptance rates. This might happen because the university has programs where applicants only need to meet admission requirements to enroll and don't necessarily compete with others.
We estimate the above acceptance rate based on admission statistics of closely ranked nearby universities with similar research profiles that do publish such data.
Acceptance rate & Admissions
| Admissions Requirements | 12th year senior secondary/intermediate examination or recognized foreign equivalent |
|---|---|
| Academic Calendar | July to June |
Research profile
Mahatma Gandhi Kashi University has published 295 scientific papers with 2,914 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Biology, Environmental Science, Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Computer Science, Engineering, Medicine, Chemistry, Physics, Political Science, and Ecology.
Mahatma Gandhi Kashi University majors
by publication & citation count
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1993 | 0 | 1 |
| 1994 | 0 | 0 |
| 1995 | 0 | 0 |
| 1996 | 1 | 2 |
| 1997 | 0 | 0 |
| 1998 | 0 | 1 |
| 1999 | 1 | 4 |
| 2000 | 1 | 4 |
| 2001 | 0 | 5 |
| 2002 | 0 | 5 |
| 2003 | 0 | 4 |
| 2004 | 0 | 6 |
| 2005 | 0 | 3 |
| 2006 | 2 | 6 |
| 2007 | 1 | 7 |
| 2008 | 3 | 16 |
| 2009 | 2 | 10 |
| 2010 | 2 | 6 |
| 2011 | 3 | 9 |
| 2012 | 8 | 23 |
| 2013 | 5 | 19 |
| 2014 | 6 | 47 |
| 2015 | 10 | 47 |
| 2016 | 16 | 43 |
| 2017 | 13 | 50 |
| 2018 | 20 | 59 |
| 2019 | 14 | 103 |
| 2020 | 15 | 214 |
| 2021 | 28 | 328 |
| 2022 | 41 | 474 |
| 2023 | 42 | 497 |
| 2024 | 32 | 563 |
| 2025 | 20 | 416 |
Tuition
The tuition table for Mahatma Gandhi Kashi University gives an overview of costs but prices are approximate and subject to change and don't include accommodation, textbooks, or living expenses. The costs of programs might differ significantly for local and international students. The only source of truth for current numbers is the university's official website.
| Program | Tuition Cost (per year) |
|---|---|
| Bachelor of Arts (BA) | INR 10,000 |
| Bachelor of Science (BSc) | INR 12,000 |
| Bachelor of Commerce (BCom) | INR 11,000 |
| Master of Arts (MA) | INR 15,000 |
| Master of Science (MSc) | INR 18,000 |
| Master of Commerce (MCom) | INR 16,000 |
Programs and Degrees
The table below displays academic fields with programs and courses that lead to Bachelor's, Master's, and Doctorate degrees offered by Mahatma Gandhi Kashi University.
Note that the table provides a general overview and might not cover all the specific majors available at the university. Always visit the university's website for the most up-to-date information on the programs offered.
| Programs | Bachelor | Master | Doctoral |
|---|---|---|---|
| Art & Design | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Biology | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Business | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Chemistry | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Computer Science | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Economics | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Engineering | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Environmental Science | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Liberal Arts & Social Sciences | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Mathematics | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Medicine | No | No | No |
| Physics | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Psychology | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Notable alumni
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Lal Bahadur Shastri
- Occupations
- politician
- Biography
-
Lal Bahadur Shastri was an Indian politician and statesman who served as the prime minister of India from 1964 to 1966. He previously served as home minister from 1961 to 1963.
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Chandra Shekhar Azad
- Occupations
- revolutionaryfreedom fighter
- Biography
-
Chandra Shekhar Sitaram Tiwari, popularly known as Chandra Shekhar Azad, was an Indian revolutionary who reorganised the Hindustan Republican Association (HRA) under its new name of Hindustan Socialist Republican Association (HSRA) after the death of its founder, Ram Prasad Bismil, and three other prominent party leaders, Roshan Singh, Rajendra Nath Lahiri and Ashfaqulla Khan. He hailed from Bardarka village in Unnao district of United Provinces and his parents were Sitaram Tiwari and Jagrani Devi. He often used the pseudonym "Balraj" while signing pamphlets issued as the commander-in-chief of the HSRA.He worked closely with Bhagat Singh, Sukhdev Thapar and Shivaram Rajguru.
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Kalraj Mishra
- Occupations
- politician
- Biography
-
Kalraj Mishra is an Indian politician who served as the governor of Rajasthan from 2019 to 2024. He is the former governor of Himachal Pradesh and cabinet minister of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises in the BJP-led NDA government of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Being affiliated with the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), he was a member of Parliament from Deoria constituency in Uttar Pradesh from 2014 to 2019.
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Kamalapati Tripathi
- Occupations
- politician
- Biography
-
Kamalapati Tripathi was an Indian politician, writer, journalist, and independence activist. He was a senior Indian National Congress leader from Varanasi constituency. He served as Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh (1969–1970) as well as Union Minister for Railways. He was the only (executive) working president of Indian National Congress, serving from 1983 to 1986.
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Naheed Abidi
- Occupations
- researcher
- Biography
-
Naheed Abidi is an Indian scholar of Sanskrit and writer. In 2014, she was honoured with Padma Shri, the fourth highest civilian award, for her contributions to the field of literature by the Government of India. She has received many awards and accolades for her contribution to Sanskrit literature & philosophy, notable among them are: Nawab Raza Ali Khan Award, 2018 for Sanskrit Language by Hon'ble Governor UP, Sri Ram Naik ji. The Late Smt. Chandrawati Joshi Sanskrit Bhasha Puraskar 2015 awarded by Gyan Kalyan Datavya Nyas, 6 Raisina Road, New Delhi. Janani Jagriti Darshan Samman by Ramayanam Trust, Ayodhya, Uttar Pradesh. Vikram Kalidas Puraskar by Kalidas Samiti, Government of M.P.; Dara Shikoh Sammaan & Yuva Pratibha Sammaan by Akhil Bhartiya Vidwat Parishad, Varanasi.
Mahatma Gandhi Kashi University faculties and divisions
| Faculty : Commerce and Management | Accountancy, Business Administration, Business and Commerce, Finance, Management |
|---|---|
| Faculty : Education | Education |
| Faculty : Humanities | Ancient Languages, Arts and Humanities, English, Fine Arts, Hindi, History, Information Sciences, Journalism, Library Science, Literature, Modern Languages, Philosophy, Physical Education, Russian, Sanskrit, South and Southeast Asian Languages, Tourism, Urdu |
| Faculty : Law | Law |
| Faculty : Science and Technology | Botany, Chemistry, Computer Science, Home Economics, Mathematics, Physics, Statistics, Technology, Zoology |
| Faculty : Social Sciences | Economics, Political Sciences, Psychology, Social Sciences, Sociology, Women's Studies |
| Faculty : Social Work | Development Studies, Human Rights, Labour and Industrial Relations, Social Work, Welfare and Protective Services |
| Institute : Hindi Journalism | Information Sciences, Journalism |
General information
| Alternative names | SU Mahatma Gandhi Kashi Vidyapeeth महात्मा गांधी काशी विद्यापीठ |
|---|---|
| Accreditation | UGC; NAAC |
Location and contacts
| Address | Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, 221 002 India |
|---|---|
| City population | 1,198,000 |