Mahatma Gandhi University: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #3385 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #1061 of 5,830 | In Asia |
| #124 of 876 | In India |
| #5 of 20 | In Kerala |
| #1 of 2 | In Kottayam |
| #161 of 1,009 | For Polymer science and Plastics engineering |
| Top50% | For 57 other topics |
Quick Review
- Enrollment
- 150,000
- Type
- Non-profit
- Funding
- Public-private
partnership - Highest Degree
- Doctorate
- Website
- www.mgu.ac.in
- Acceptance rate
- 20%*
* Mahatma Gandhi 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
| Enrollment | 150,000 |
|---|---|
| Full time employee | 1,000 |
| Student:staff ratio | 150:1 |
Research profile
Mahatma Gandhi University has published 7,649 scientific papers with 163,266 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Chemistry, Engineering, Biology, Physics, Organic Chemistry, Materials Science, Quantum and Particle physics, Environmental Science, Biochemistry, and Chemical Engineering.
Mahatma Gandhi University majors
by publication & citation count
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1993 | 17 | 32 |
| 1994 | 29 | 46 |
| 1995 | 43 | 104 |
| 1996 | 63 | 97 |
| 1997 | 57 | 129 |
| 1998 | 47 | 184 |
| 1999 | 51 | 255 |
| 2000 | 67 | 322 |
| 2001 | 70 | 323 |
| 2002 | 73 | 444 |
| 2003 | 76 | 626 |
| 2004 | 61 | 694 |
| 2005 | 72 | 962 |
| 2006 | 79 | 1128 |
| 2007 | 83 | 1178 |
| 2008 | 89 | 1483 |
| 2009 | 78 | 1638 |
| 2010 | 106 | 1997 |
| 2011 | 147 | 2544 |
| 2012 | 171 | 2877 |
| 2013 | 206 | 3059 |
| 2014 | 297 | 3954 |
| 2015 | 285 | 4565 |
| 2016 | 396 | 4987 |
| 2017 | 464 | 6283 |
| 2018 | 494 | 7507 |
| 2019 | 493 | 9877 |
| 2020 | 637 | 12912 |
| 2021 | 691 | 16343 |
| 2022 | 686 | 18009 |
| 2023 | 685 | 19589 |
| 2024 | 544 | 22127 |
| 2025 | 277 | 20117 |
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 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 |
General information
| Alternative names | MGU महात्मा गांधी विश्वविद्यालय, केरला |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1983 |
| Motto | Knowledge makes one immortal |
Location and contacts
| Address | Kottayam India |
|---|---|
| City population | 572,000 |
| Phone | +91 (481) 273 1001 |
| Fax | +91 (481) 273 1009 |