The Graduate School at Mahatma Gandhi University is at the forefront of educational innovation, spearheading the University's new "4 + 1 Year Integrated UG and PG Programme." This program, aligned with national educational reforms, is designed to provide students with a comprehensive and effective education. Led by an Honorary Director and three Joint Directors, the Graduate School ensures that the curriculum meets the evolving needs of students.
Mahatma Gandhi University, Kottayam, is a premier educational institution in Kerala, dedicated to fulfilling the higher education needs of the region. Established on October 2, 1983, the University spans a 110-acre campus at Priyadarsini Hills, Athirampuzha, and includes two satellite campuses in Kottayam. MGU offers a wide range of undergraduate, postgraduate, MPhil, and doctoral programs through its 30 departments.
In response to the nationwide initiative to revamp the higher education system, Mahatma Gandhi University has reoriented its programs to align with new directions, ensuring that students receive an education that prepares students for global challenges, fostering academic and professional excellence.
The Mahatma Gandhi University envisages to provide a transformative university experience through its four-year undergraduate Programme plus one-year postgraduate programme. The programme encourages learners to cultivate creative and critical thinking, express themselves effectively and prepare them to address key global problems such as social inequality while upholding scientific temper, ethics, and human values and constitutional values. Additionally, the programme emphasizes building life skills such as communication, teamwork, leadership, and resilience.
The Graduate School at Mahatma Gandhi University aims to lead educational innovation through the "4 + 1 Year Integrated UG and PG Programme," ensuring comprehensive education. By aligning with national reforms, we strive to provide innovative education that prepares students for global challenges, fostering academic and professional excellence.