Private

Mahatma Gandhi University

Ri-Bhoi, Meghalaya, India

13th Mile,G.S. Road Dist-Ri-Bhoi, Khanapara, Byrnihat, Meghalaya 793101

COLLEGE INFORMATION

Overview

Mahatma Gandhi University (MGU), Meghalaya is a private university located at Khanapara, Ri-Bhoi district, Meghalaya, very close to Guwahati. It was established under the Mahatma Gandhi University Act, 2010 (Meghalaya Act No. 6 of 2011). The university is recognised by the UGC and has programme-specific recognition/approval from bodies including the Bar Council of India (BCI), Pharmacy Council of India (PCI), Meghalaya Nursing Council and Rehabilitation Council of India (RCI). It is also a member of the Association of Indian Universities (AIU).
Academic programmes

MGU has a career-oriented, multidisciplinary programme portfolio. Major areas include:

Management & Commerce

BBA
MBA
B.Com
M.Com
Hotel Management programmes

Computer Science & Technology

BCA
MCA
Fire & Safety programmes
Science and technology-related courses

Health Sciences

DMLT
B.Sc. Medical Laboratory Technology
M.Sc. MLT
BPT
MPT

Law

BA LL.B.
LL.B.
LL.M.

Pharmacy

Diploma and degree-level pharmacy programmes

Humanities, Education & Social Sciences

Various undergraduate, postgraduate and diploma programmes

Research

PhD programmes and research-oriented postgraduate study

The university's current programme listings confirm dedicated faculties/departments for Commerce, Health & Science, Humanities, Law, Management, Pharmacy and Science & Technology.
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Admission Process

Admission Process 2026-2027
Mahatma Gandhi University, Meghalaya offers admissions to UG, PG, Diploma, professional and Ph.D. programmes. The university accepts applications through its online admission portal as well as offline submission.

1. Choose the Course

Select your preferred programme and check the course-specific eligibility. MGU offers programmes in areas such as Pharmacy, Nursing, Law, Management, Computer Applications, Science, Education and Health Sciences.

2. Check Eligibility

Eligibility depends on the programme.

UG: Generally 10+2/equivalent qualification.
PG: Relevant Bachelor's degree.
Professional courses: Additional requirements may apply according to the relevant regulatory body.
Ph.D.: Separate eligibility and entrance requirements apply.

For example, one current MGU UG programme requires 10+2 with at least 50% aggregate in five subjects, including English.

3. Submit Application

Candidates can apply online or offline.

Online process:

Complete basic registration.
Receive username and password by SMS.
Log in and fill personal and academic details.
Upload/submit the required information.
Preview and submit the application.

Offline: The prescribed application form can be submitted at the university/campus with the required documents and fee.

4. Entrance Examination – If Applicable

For programmes requiring the university entrance examination, candidates can appear for the MGU-GET. The university states that candidates may also be considered through qualifying national-level examinations such as CAT, MAT, GMAT and other applicable tests, depending on the programme.

The MGU-GET application fee listed by the university is ₹1,000.

5. Personal Interview / Selection

Candidates who qualify through the applicable entrance/merit route may be called for a Personal Interview (PI). The final selection is made according to the programme's admission criteria.

6. Document Verification

Selected candidates must provide original documents for verification. Common documents include:

10th marksheet/certificate
12th marksheet/certificate
Graduation marksheets/certificate for PG
Aadhaar/valid ID
Passport-size photographs
Category certificate, if applicable
Migration/Transfer Certificate
Entrance examination documents, where applicable

MGU's admission guidelines require supporting academic certificates and original documents when requested.

7. Fee Payment & Admission Confirmation

After selection and document verification, the student pays the prescribed admission/academic fee. Once the required formalities are completed, admission is confirmed
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Courses

Mahatma Gandhi University, Meghalaya offers programmes at Diploma, UG, PG and Ph.D. levels across several disciplines.

📚 Undergraduate (UG)

Management & Commerce

BBA
B.Com
Bachelor of Hotel Management
BTTM – Bachelor of Travel & Tourism Management

Computer & IT

BCA
B.Sc. Computer Science
B.Sc. Information Technology

Science

B.Sc. Biotechnology
B.Sc. Microbiology
B.Sc. Medical Laboratory Technology

Health Sciences

B.Pharm
D.Pharm
BPT – Bachelor of Physiotherapy
B.Sc. Nursing
Other allied-health programmes

Arts & Social Sciences

BA
BSW – Bachelor of Social Work

Education

B.Ed.
🎓 Postgraduate (PG)
MBA
MCA
M.Com
M.Sc.
MA
MSW
M.Pharm
MPT
M.Ed.
Other specialized PG programmes
📜 Diploma / Certificate
D.Pharm
Diploma programmes in selected technical, healthcare and vocational areas
Certificate programmes in selected disciplines
⚖️ Professional Programmes

Depending on the current academic session, MGU also offers programmes in areas such as:

Law
Pharmacy
Nursing
Physiotherapy
Management
Computer Applications
Education
🔬 Ph.D.

Ph.D. programmes are available in selected disciplines across Management, Commerce, Science, Humanities, Social Sciences, Education and other fields, subject to the university's current research admission notification.

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Key Information

UGC-recognized university established under Meghalaya state legislation.
Offers a broad range of professional, academic and skill-development programmes.
Strong focus on Management, Health Sciences, Pharmacy, Law, Commerce, Humanities and Science & Technology.
Provides online admission, placement services, e-learning resources and skill-development programmes.
The university also lists certificate, diploma and advanced diploma skill programmes in areas such as banking, software development, data analytics, animation, tourism, MLT, agriculture and beauty & wellness.