MGU CAT 2027 (CAT-MGU) is the online entrance test of Mahatma Gandhi University, Kottayam, Kerala, for admission to M.Sc, MA, MTTM, M.Ed, M.PES, LLM, M.Tech and BBA LLB (Hons) programmes in its University departments. It is not notified yet. Going by 2026, registration should open in February 2027 and the test should be held in May 2027.
MGU CAT 2027
This page covers the expected MGU CAT 2027 dates, how to apply, the fee, programme-wise eligibility, the test format and how seats are filled.
| Full name | Common Admission Test of Mahatma Gandhi University (CAT-MGU) |
|---|---|
| Conducted by | Mahatma Gandhi University (MGU), Kottayam, Kerala |
| Exam level | University level |
| Courses / Purpose | M.Sc, MA, MTTM, M.Ed, M.PES, LLM, M.Tech and BBA LLB (Hons) in MGU departments and inter-school centres |
| Exam date | Expected May 2027 (2026 test held in May 2026) |
| Application | Expected to open February 2027, online only at cat.mgu.ac.in; one form for up to 4 programmes |
| Application fee | Rs 1,250 (SC/ST Rs 625) for one programme, plus Rs 250 (SC/ST Rs 125) per extra programme (2026) |
| Eligibility | Programme-wise; most PG courses need a relevant degree with 50% in Part III. BBA LLB: Plus Two with 45% |
| Mode | Online entrance test; centres in all 14 Kerala districts, Chennai and Bengaluru (2026) |
| Official website | cat.mgu.ac.in |
MGU CAT 2027 Important Dates
MG University has not released the CAT-MGU 2027 schedule, so the table shows expected months. The 2026 notification came on 17 February 2026 and the test was held in May 2026, so the 2027 cycle is expected to follow the same timeline.
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Admission notification | February 2027 Expected |
| Online registration | February 2027 Expected |
| Hall ticket download | May 2027 Expected |
| CAT-MGU 2027 online test | May 2027 Expected |
| Entrance result and rank list | To be announced |
How to Apply for MGU CAT 2027
You apply online only, at cat.mgu.ac.in. One application covers up to four programmes; if you submit more than one application, your candidature can be cancelled. The 2027 form has not opened yet, and the portal now shows that admission is closed.
Apply Online for MGU CAT 2027
Applications for MGU CAT 2027 are expected in February 2027.
- Read the CAT-MGU 2027 notification and prospectus on the CAT-MGU portal when they are released, and check the eligibility for each programme you want.
- Register on the portal and fill in your personal, academic and category details.
- Choose up to four programmes and your preferred test centre. The centre you pick is indicative; the one MGU allots is final.
- Upload the documents the prospectus asks for and pay the registration fee online.
- Submit the form and keep a printout or PDF of the confirmation for the hall ticket and counselling stages.
| Category | One programme | Each extra programme (up to 4 in all) |
|---|---|---|
| General (including All India Quota) | Rs 1,250 | Rs 250 |
| SC / ST | Rs 625 | Rs 125 |
These are the 2026 fees from the official notification; MGU may revise them for 2027. International quota applicants apply through ucica.mgu.ac.in, and MBA applicants through admission.mgu.ac.in, not through the CAT portal.
Which programmes are filled through MGU CAT 2027?
MGU CAT fills postgraduate, M.Tech and BBA LLB (Hons) seats in the University’s own departments and inter-school centres at Kottayam. The 2026 notification listed 48 programmes, including MBA, which has a separate admission route. Some of them are shown below with their 2026 seat numbers.
| Programme (2026) | Seats |
|---|---|
| M.Sc Computer Science | 25 |
| M.Sc Physics | 25 |
| M.Sc Statistics | 20 |
| M.Sc Mathematics | 20 |
| M.Sc Psychology | 16 |
| MA History | 20 |
| MA Economics | 16 |
| MA English | 13 |
| MA Counselling | 30 |
| Master of Tourism and Travel Management (MTTM) | 20 |
| M.Ed | 50 |
| M.PES | 30 |
| LLM (2 years) | 20 |
| BBA LLB (Hons) | 50 |
An extra 20% of seats in most programmes form the Open All India Quota, filled on CUET PG scores. This quota does not apply to MBA, M.Ed, MA Social Work in Disability Studies and Action, BBA LLB and M.Tech. A further 25% supernumerary seats are kept for foreign students in each PG programme.
Who can apply for MGU CAT 2027?
Eligibility is set programme by programme. Most PG programmes need a bachelor’s degree in a related subject with at least 50% marks in Part III or an equivalent CGPA/CCPA. The rules below are from the 2026 notification.
| Programme | Eligibility (2026 notification) |
|---|---|
| M.Sc programmes | Related B.Sc (or B.Tech for some) with at least 50% in Part III or equivalent CGPA/CCPA |
| MA programmes | Related BA or any degree, usually with 45% or 50% in Part III; MA Counselling has no minimum mark |
| MTTM | Any bachelor’s degree with at least 50% marks or equivalent CGPA/CCPA |
| M.Ed | B.Ed, BA B.Ed, B.Sc B.Ed, B.El.Ed, or D.El.Ed with a degree, with at least 50% marks |
| M.PES | BPE, BPES, B.P.Ed or D.P.Ed with at least 50% marks or equivalent CGPA/CCPA |
| LLM | LLB or equivalent with at least 50% marks |
| BBA LLB (Hons) | Plus Two with 45% aggregate; OBC 42%; SC/ST and persons with disability 40% |
| M.Tech | Related M.Sc or B.Tech, mostly with at least 50% marks; valid GATE score holders get preference |
Final-year students can apply if they submit their marks lists before the admission closing date. For M.Ed, candidates awaiting the results of the last two semesters can also apply. The notification does not give a general category relaxation for PG programmes.
What is the MGU CAT 2027 exam pattern?
MGU CAT is an online entrance test held for every programme except International quota seats and MBA. The number of questions, marks and duration are given programme-wise in the prospectus, which is not yet out for 2027.
| Feature | Detail (2026 cycle) |
|---|---|
| Mode | Online entrance test |
| Test centres | All 14 districts of Kerala, plus one each in Chennai and Bengaluru |
| Paper | Programme-specific; see the prospectus for your programme |
| Extra rounds | Interview, group discussion or written test for some programmes, on dates announced later |
| M.Tech | GATE score holders are exempt from the test and get preference, but must apply on the portal |
| Not covered | MBA (KMAT/CMAT/CAT score) and International quota seats |
See the topic base for each programme on the MGU CAT 2027 syllabus page.
How are MGU CAT 2027 seats allotted?
MGU prepares programme-wise rank lists from the CAT-MGU score, together with any interview, group discussion or written test the programme holds. Open All India Quota seats go on CUET PG scores.
- Selection is provisional until your original documents are verified.
- If you do not report for counselling on the date given, your claim to a seat lapses.
- MGU does not send individual messages about hall tickets or test dates; it posts them on cat.mgu.ac.in and in the print media.
- Vacant seats are filled later through spot admission; in 2026 one such round was held on 17 July.
Read how the rank list is checked on the MGU CAT 2027 result page.
MGU CAT Official Notices and Downloads
No CAT-MGU 2027 notice has been released yet. These are the latest official documents from MG University.
- PDFCAT-MGU 2026 Notification: PG, M.Tech and MBA admission 2026-27 (latest) (17 February 2026)Official site · mgu.ac.inOpen
- PDFCAT-MGU 2026 Notification: BBA LLB (Hons) admission 2026-27 (latest) (17 February 2026)Official site · mgu.ac.inOpen
- LINKCAT-MGU official websiteOfficial site · cat.mgu.ac.inOpen