MGU Meghalaya Admission 2026

Mahatma Gandhi University

Ri-Bhoi, Meghalaya · MGU Meghalaya · Estd. 2011

UG Opening Soon PG Opening Soon PhD Open

Mahatma Gandhi University Meghalaya (Ri-Bhoi) admits via its own MGU-GET entrance/merit; official 2026-27 dates not yet published on mgu.edu.in. Updated: 2026-06-19

About Mahatma Gandhi University

Mahatma Gandhi University, Meghalaya (MGU Meghalaya), established in 2011 by an Act of the Meghalaya state legislature, is the state university of Meghalaya — and one of the two private state universities to use the 'Mahatma Gandhi University' name (the other being MGU Kerala, which is a state government uni). Located at Khanapara-Jorabat, Ri-Bhoi district near Guwahati (Assam), the university is part of the Mahatma Gandhi University Trust founded by Lalit Kumar Mukherjee.

MGU Meghalaya has multiple schools — Engineering & Technology, Sciences, Computer Applications, Management, Education, Law, Commerce, Mass Communication, Health Sciences and Liberal Arts. Offers UG, PG, Diploma and PhD programmes. Recognised by UGC under Section 2(f).

Admissions through MGU Meghalaya Entrance Test or merit on Plus Two/UG marks. JEE Main, GATE, CAT, CUET UG/PG accepted. PhD through MGU Meghalaya PhD entrance.

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Application fee: ₹500 (General) / ₹500 (Reserved) · Official site ↗

Entrance Exams

Multiple modes accepted

MGU Meghalaya Entrance / Merit

Conducted by Mahatma Gandhi University Meghalaya

Admissions through MGU Meghalaya Entrance Test or merit on Plus Two/UG marks. JEE Main, GATE, CAT, CUET UG/PG accepted. PhD through MGU Meghalaya PhD entrance.

Eligibility

UG: Plus Two pass with 45%. PG: bachelor 50%. PhD: PG 55% + entrance.

Important Dates

Event	Date	Stage	Portal	Status
UG/PG admission via MGU-GET (2026-27 dates awaited)	TBA	—	—	Upcoming

How to Apply

Previous Year Cutoffs

Cutoffs will be published here once last year's data is verified.

Scholarships

Scholarships are available for eligible candidates at this university.

MGU Meghalaya merit scholarships, NE Council scholarships, Tribal scholarships for ST students, Central Sector Scholarship via NSP.

Reservations

SC 15%, ST 7.5%, OBC-NCL 27%, EWS 10%, PwBD 5% horizontal; NE tribal preference.

Results & Merit Lists

No result links published yet for this academic year. Subscribe below to be notified.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the admission process at Mahatma Gandhi University?

Mahatma Gandhi University admits students primarily through MGU Meghalaya Entrance / Merit. After the entrance exam result, candidates register on the university's CSAS (or equivalent) portal, fill college and programme preferences, and accept seats round-by-round.

What is the application fee at Mahatma Gandhi University?

For 2026, the application fee is ₹500 for General/OBC/EWS candidates and ₹500 for SC/ST/PwBD candidates.

When does Mahatma Gandhi University declare its cutoff?

Cutoffs at Mahatma Gandhi University are released after each round of seat allotment. CSAS/portal-based universities typically publish round-wise allocation lists; merit-based universities release a single merit list. Watch the Important Dates section above for exact dates.

Does Mahatma Gandhi University accept MGU Meghalaya Entrance / Merit scores?

MGU Meghalaya Entrance / Merit is the primary basis for admission at Mahatma Gandhi University. See the Entrance Exams section for details on accepted exams.