Mahatma Gandhi University was set up on 2 October 1983 in Kottayam area of Kerala, India. Mahatma Gandhi University (once in the past Gandhiji University), has been affirmed by UGC and certify (B+) by the National Assessment and Accreditation Council of India.

Academics

The college offers around 300 scholarly projects (Bachelor's, Master's, Doctoral degrees) in the fields of Pure and Applied Sciences, Technology, Paramedical Studies, Nursing, Management, Engineering, Gandhian Thought, International Relations, Politics, Physics, Nano Science, Disability Studies, Rehabilitation Sciences, Special Education, Psychology, Behavioral Medicine, Tourism, Journalism, Chemical Sciences, Polymer Engineering, Hospital Administration, Environmental Sciences, Disaster Management, Business Studies, Commerce, Economics, Arts, Pedagogical Studies, Hotel and Hospitality Management, Catering Science, Food and Nutrition, Computer Science, Biotechnology, Geoinformatics among others. Normal yearly understudy enlistment is between 17,000-18,000 (2013 insights).

Schools and departments
• School of Behavioural Science
• School of Bio-Science
• School of Chemical Science
• School of Computer Sciences
• School of Distance Education
• School of Environmental Science
• School of Gandhian Thought and Development Studies
• School of Indian Legal Thought
• School of International Relation & Politics
• School of Printing & Publishing
• School of Letters
• School of Pedagogical Sciences
• School of Physical Education & Sports Science
• School of Pure and applied physics
• School of Management & Business Studies
• School of Social Science
• School of Technology & Applied Sciences
• School of Tourism Studies
• Department of Life-Long Learning & Extension
• National Institute of Plant Science Technology
• Inter University Center For Studies in Science Of Music
• Centre For High Performance Computing
• Inter University Centre for Disability Studies
• International and Inter University Centre for Nano science and Nanotechnology
• Institute for Intensive Research in Basic Sciences
• Inter University Centre for Biomedical Research
• Inter University Instrumentation Centre
• Advanced Molecular Materials Research Centre
• Inter University Centre for Social Science Research and Extension
• Advanced Centre of Environmental Studies and Sustainable Development
• Centre for English Language and Communication Skills
• K.n. Raj study centre for planning and centre -state financial relations

Contact Details:

Mahatma Gandhi University
Priyadarshsini Hills Post
Kottayam - 686 560
Kerala, India
Phone: + 91 – 481 – 273 1050 to 273 1068
Fax: + 91 – 481 – 273 1002