MGU CAT is conducted by MGU, Kottayam for admissions to its postgraduate programs. The MGU CAT exam day guidelines and instructions 2023 are for the students to know the dos and don'ts inside the examination hall.
MGU CAT aspirants need to follow all the MGU CAT exam day guidelines and instructions 2023 so that they attend the exam well-prepared with confidence. MGU CAT also known as the Mahatma Gandhi University Common Admission Test is organised by Mahatma Gandhi University, Kottayam for admission to various PG courses such as LLM, M. Sc, Master of Tourism and Travel Management, MA and M.Ed.
MGU CAT 2023 was conducted on 20th and 21st May, 2023. The registration process was allowed until 2nd May, 2023 for the students. The MGU CAT exam will be followed by course-wise counselling for seat allotment, which will include a personal interview for specific courses.
| MGU CAT Syllabus 2023 | MGU CAT Exam Pattern 2023 |
What is MGU CAT?
MGU CAT also known as Mahatma Gandhi University Common Admission Test is an entrance examination conducted by Mahatma Gandhi University, Kottayam for admissions to various postgraduate programs such as;
- LLM
- M. Sc
- Master of Tourism and Travel Management
- MA and M.Ed.
For admission to the MTech program, candidates with a valid GATE score can apply directly. For admission to the MBA programs offered by MGU, candidates are selected based on their CMAT/ CAT/ KMAT score and they will have to participate in the MGU CAT counselling process only.
MGU CAT 2023 Highlights
MGU CAT examination is conducted only once a year usually in May. Candidates can choose a maximum of 4 academic programs offered by MGU, Kottayam. More highlights of MGU CAT 2023 are tabulated below:
| Exam Name | Mahatma Gandhi University Common Admission Test |
| Conducting Body | Mahatma Gandhi University, Kottayam |
| Exam Level | State |
| Exam Frequency | Once a year |
| Exam Mode | Online |
| Exam Duration | 90 minutes |
| Exam Syllabus | English Language, General Knowledge and Current Affairs, Travel Geography |
| Exam Pattern | Objective and Descriptive Questions |
| Language | English |
| Exam Fees | INR 1,100 for General Category and INR 550 for SC/STINR 1,100 for Open All India Quota and USD 100 for International Students |
| Exam Purpose | Admissions to PG Courses Offered by MGU |
| Courses Offered | MBA/PGDM, LLM, MSC, MA, Masters Tourism and Travel Management, MEd & Education Courses |
| Number of Test Cities | 8 |
| Exam Helpdesk No. | 04812731000, 2733626 |
| Official Website | www.mgu.ac.in |
MGU CAT Exam Day Guidelines and Instructions
It is mandatory to carry a photo identity card along with MGU CAT 2023 admit card to the examination hall failing which the aspirant will not be allowed to enter the examination hall. Find below the other MGU CAT exam day guidelines and instructions to be followed by all candidates:
Before Entering the Exam Centre
- Candidates should reach the exam centre one hour before the time advised in the MGU CAT admit card.
- Have a hearty breakfast or light lunch (depending on the session) before leaving for the examination centre.
- Drink plenty of fluids to avoid getting dehydrated which can affect your performance in the exam.
- If it is a busy centre, don’t wait till the last minute for the entry and security check as the centre will not allow you to enter after the stipulated time of closing the doors.
- Admit card is mandatory for admission to the MGU CAT Exam Centre. No candidates shall be admitted to the test without the production of a valid admit card.
- Usually, no bags are allowed.
- No eatables are allowed.
- No communication equipment such as mobile phones/ pager/ wireless set/ scanner/ camera or any such electronic/digital gadget is allowed in the exam centre; carrying one will lead to disqualification of the candidate.
After Entering the Exam Centre
- Once the candidate enters the exam centre location, they should locate their designated hall and seat.
- After all the formalities are done, candidates should enter the allotted hall and take the designated seat.
- For objective-type question papers, rough work should be done in the space provided for this purpose. No rough work is allowed on the OMR answer sheet in any situation.
- Questions have to be answered on the answer sheet only.
- Copying, use of unfair means of any kind, talking, asking questions from other candidates or borrowing of material inside the MGU CAT Test Centre is strictly prohibited.
- The candidates are required to return their OMR answer sheets and the question paper in full to the Centre Superintendent. Tearing or taking away the question paper is not allowed failing which the candidates shall be disqualified from the entire MGU CAT entrance test.
- Misbehaviour of any kind can lead to the candidate being expelled from taking the examination.
- Caught copying/helping in copying will mean cancellation of the answer sheet/ cancellation of the candidature.
- Marking the answer sheet/ question paper in any way will also lead to the cancellation of the exam for that candidate.
MGU CAT 2023 Exam Centres
The MGU CAT exam is conducted across India in eight centres. Candidates have an option to choose a maximum of 3 centres based on their preference. However, the actual exam centre will be allotted by Mahatma Gandhi University, Kottayam. Listed below are the MGU CAT 2023 exam centres of respective cities:
| Exam Centre Cities | State |
| Bangalore | Karnataka |
| Chennai | Tamil Nadu |
| Kochi | Kerala |
| Kottayam | Kerala |
| Kozhikode | Kerala |
| Mumbai | Maharashtra |
| New Delhi | Delhi |
| Thiruvananthapuram | Kerala |
