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MGU CAT exam pattern is authorised by Mahatma Gandhi University. The exam is conducted for Integrated Programs, MA, M.Sc and Masters of Tourism and Travel department. The exam pattern for each course is different for MGU CAT. The admission for this exam is based on a Personal Interview and Group discussion.
Admission for MBA courses depends on the CAT exam, CMAT and KMAT exams. So, you do not need to appear for the MGU CAT.
MGU CAT exam pattern and syllabus are given below the article for better understanding.
Mahatma Gandhi University claims the process to be the simplest and most transparent for allotment of vacant seats which offers the candidate an opportunity to exercise the options and put forth their choice conveniently in the order of preference.
MGU CAT 2024 Exam Pattern Highlights
All the important highlights of exam pattern are tabulated below:
| Exam Pattern Highlights | |
|---|---|
| Exam mode | Online |
| Number of papers | 1 |
| Number of Sections | 2 |
| Question paper type | Objective (Multiple Choice Questions) |
| Total marks | 80 |
| Exam duration | 90 minutes |
| Exam Language | English |
MGU CAT 2024 Exam Pattern in Detail
Mahatma Gandhi University Common Admission Test duration will be of 90 minutes for all the academic disciplines. The test paper will be of objective type except for the following courses:
- MA Malayalam
- MA English
- LLM
- Master of Tourism Management
For the above-mentioned programs, the questions asked will be objective as well as descriptive.
Moreover, MGU CAT exam pattern and corresponding syllabus for each academic programs are elaborated separately in tabulated form below:
| Course Name | Exam Pattern |
|---|---|
| M.Sc. Disability Studies and Rehabilitation Sciences M.Sc. Psychology | The entrance test syllabus for this course will cover topics from the syllabus of undergraduate degree in Disability studies and psychology. |
| M.Sc. Biochemistry M.Sc. Biotechnology M.Sc. Microbiology M.Sc. Biophysics | MGU CAT 2024 Examination paper will have questions from Botany, Zoology, Microbiology, Biotechnology, Biochemistry, Biophysics, Chemistry, and Physics of undergraduate level at MGU. |
| M.Sc. Computer Science | The corresponding test paper will have two sections as below: Section I: It will contain questions from computer science. Section II: It will have questions to assess numerical and logical aptitude. |
| M.Sc. Environment Science and Management M.Sc. Environment Science and Disaster Management | The examination question paper will have questions from basic sciences at undergraduate level, general aptitude, and general awareness on environmental sciences. |
| M.A. Gandhian Studies M.A. Development Studies | The test paper will contain questions from Gandhian Studies/Developmental Practices. |
| L.L.M. | The question paper will have questions from the following topics: Constitutional Law Administrative Law Jurisprudence Fundamentals of Civil and Criminal Law General Principles of Interpretation Current Legal Developments |
| M.A. Politics & International Relations M.A. Politics and Human Rights M.A. Politics (Public Policy & Governance) (UGC Sponsored Programme) | Entrance test paper will have questions from topics on current affairs. |
| M.Sc. Chemistry (Inorganic Chemistry) M.Sc. Chemistry (Organic Chemistry) M.Sc. Chemistry (Physical Chemistry) M.Sc. Chemistry (Polymer Science) | Questions that will be asked in the test will be from the topics like B.Sc. Chemistry syllabus of Mahatma Gandhi University. |
| M.A. Malayalam M.A. English | The exam paper will constitute of descriptive, short answer type question, and objective questions. Also, the paper will assess the aptitude for theatrical and literary studies. |
| M.Sc. Physics with Specialization from Astrophysics, Theoretical Physics, Material Science, Applied Electronics | Test paper will consist of questions from the B.Sc. Physics (Main) and Mathematics (Subsidiary) syllabus of MGU. |
| M.A. History M.A. Anthropology | The test paper will have questions that will test a candidate’s knowledge in their own discipline as well as their interdisciplinary aptitude. |
| Master of Tourism Management with specialization in Aviation Management, Tour Operations and Health Tourism | The test will constitute of objective type questions for 80 marks and the corresponding sections are listed below: English language (30 marks) General Knowledge and Current Affairs (30 marks) Travel Geography (20 marks) Apart from this, the test will also have a short descriptive type question of 20 marks |
| M.Ed. in Language Education (English, Malayalam, Hindi, Arabic, and Sanskrit) M.Ed. in Mathematics Education M.Ed. in Science Education M.Ed. in Social Science Education M.Ed. in Commerce Education M.Ed. in IT Education | The test paper will comprise of questions from general B.Ed. syllabus of MGU. |
| M.A. Economics | The respective entrance test will have questions from the BA Economics syllabus of MGU. |
MGU CAT 2024 Marking Scheme
MGU CAT 2024 question paper will be of 80 marks. Each question carries 1 one mark and 4 options. There will be no negative score for incorrect answers. The marks calculated for MGU CAT 2022 will depend on the following:
- The marks scored by the candidate in the entrance test for the respective subject will be converted to 1000.
- The bonus marks or the weightage marks that facilitate to some categories.
Bonus/Weightage marks in MGU CAT 2024:
Indexing of marks will depend on the bonus marks awarded to the students as per the below guidelines:
- NCC candidates will be rewarded with a bonus of 5 marks provided candidate possess a genuine NCC certificate with seal and signature by the Director and issued by the Directorate with minimum of 75% attendance. Moreover, A certificate holder will be awarded with 3 points whereas B and C certificate holders will get 5 points.
- NSS candidates will be awarded with a bonus of 5 marks provided candidate has a NSS certificate which should be legally signed by the Vice-Chancellor or Pro Vice-Chancellor and issued to candidates who have successfully completed 240 hours’ work in a two years’ span.
- Ex-servicemen, widows and children of Jawans will be awarded with 15 marks.
- Candidates who have applied for M.Ed. courses and are completed with their corresponding B.Ed. degree will also be facilitated with bonus points.15 marks as bonus points will be awarded to candidates with a first-class PG degree whereas 10 marks will be rewarded to candidates with a second-class Post Graduate degree and 5 marks will be awarded to candidates with the third-class PG degree respectively.
- Deduction of 5 marks will be done from the overall indexed marks of applicants for each additional appearance taken for completing the qualifying test.
MGU CAT 2024 Syllabus
Candidates can get graduation books as per the academic programs. Candidates can choose up to four academic courses in which they wish to pursue post-graduation. According to those chosen courses, they must study all the corresponding graduation books the university recommends to pass the entrance test.
Syllabus for all the programs are elaborated in tabular form below:
| Program Name | Syllabus |
|---|---|
| School of Chemical Sciences | Exam will be based on BSc Chemistry syllabus of MGU. |
| School of Biosciences | Entrance exam will be based on the following MGU syllabus at B. Sc. level: Botany Zoology Microbiology Bio-technology Biochemistry Biophysics Chemistry Physics |
| School of Environmental Sciences | Entrance exam will be totally based on subjects of the following: degree level basic science general aptitude general awareness on Environmental Sciences. |
| School of Letters | Entrance Test will comprise of questions on aptitude for literary or theatrical studies. MGU CAT 2024 question paper will contain essay type questions, short answer questions and objective type questions. |
| School of International Relations and Politics | Entrance Test will comprise of questions on current affairs. |
| School of Gandhian Thought and Developmental Studies | Entrance exam will consist of questions relating to the subject. |
| School of Social Sciences | MGU CAT 2024 Entrance Test will consist of questions that will assess the interdisciplinary aptitude as well as the knowledge in one’s field of discipline to qualify the examination. |
| School of Behavioral Sciences | Entrance exam will have of questions in an interdisciplinary manner based on the syllabus of the qualifying test. |
| School of Computer Sciences | Entrance Test will consist of two parts: Part 1: Questions from Computer Science field Part 2: Questions that will access logical reasoning as well as numeral ability. |
| School of Tourism and Travel Management | The corresponding entrance Test will carry objective type questions for 80 marks, that is, English Language (30 marks), General Knowledge and Current affairs (30 marks), and Travel Geography (20 marks) and a general short essay question carrying 20 marks. |
| School of Indian Legal Thought | Entrance exam will consist of questions which concerns some branches of law which includes Constitutional Law, Administrative Law, Jurisprudence, Fundamentals of Civil & Criminal Law, General Principles of Interpretation and Current Legal Developments. |
| School of Pedagogical Sciences | Entrance Test will comprise of objective type questions for 50 marks based on the syllabus of general discipline of B Ed programme of MGU. |
Important Instructions
All the important instructions and guidelines for MGU CAT are bulleted below:
- Applicant must be present at the examination center 30 minutes prior to the commencement of the entrance test.
- Under any circumstances, applicant’s entry will be prohibited in the reporting center without MGU CAT 2024 admit card.
- Electronic gadgets like mobile phones, calculators or suchlike are restricted inside the examination center.
- Applicants are not allowed to open the seal of exam booklet unless instructed to do the same.
- Candidates are given an extra time of 10 minutes to read the distributed exam booklet thoroughly to avoid unwanted situations.
- Personal belongings like baggage must be kept outside the center. Also, the center will not be responsible for mishappening of any sort with the belongings.
- Answers should be marked correctly in the OMR sheet as per applicant’s ability and knowledge by darkening the appropriate options.
- Applicant will not be allowed to leave the center before the timings of the examination as it can lead to the cancellation of the examination.
- Candidature will be cancelled for applicant who will be found guilty for using unfair means to mark the answers.
*The article might have information for the previous academic years, which will be updated soon subject to the notification issued by the University/College.
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