Mahatma Gandhi University was established on 2 October 1983 in Kottayam . This university is approved by UGC and accredited (B+) by the National Assessment and Accreditation Council of India (NAAC).

Alumni of Mahatma Gandhi University Kottayam Works at:
United States,
Canada,
United Kingdom,
Austria,
Poland, Kenya,
Saudi Arabia,
China,
Muscat
Switzerland.

Schools and departments of university:
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

Address:
Mahatma Gandhi University
Priyadharshini Hills
Kottayam,Kerala,India
Pin: 686560