byDinesh
Updated on - 29 Jun, 2024
MAH GU CAT is a computer based test which is conducted for providing admission in the post graduate management courses in the Government and Government aided universities and colleges of Maharashtra state only. The MGU CAT exam is an aptitude test which is a measure of a candidates quantitative ability, logical & Abstract reasoning, language skills and general knowledge. MBA and PGDM entrance examination is organized by the Directorate of Technical Education (DTE), and it is located in Maharashtra.
The MGU CAT exam pattern includes one hundred objective type questions in the form of multiple choices meant to be solved in two and half hours. When guessing there is no penalty in terms of marks deductions for the wrong answers. The subjects included under the syllabus are English Language, Analytical Ability, Numerical Ability, and the General Awareness & News section. The overall performance of each candidate is determined within one month after the exam session. Candidate belonging to different categories is given seat through centralized counseling conducted by DTE Maharashtra based on their performance in the exam.
| Feature | Description |
|---|---|
| Exam Name | Mahatma Gandhi University Common Admission Test (MGU CAT) |
| Conducting Body | Mahatma Gandhi University, Kottayam |
| Exam Level | University Level |
| Exam Mode | Online (Computer Based Test) |
| Exam Dates | May 17 & 18, 2024 |
| Application Window (Closed) | Feb 15 - May 8, 2024 |
| Admit Card Download | May 10, 2024 |
| Total Marks | 80 |
| Marking Scheme | +1 for correct answer, No Negative Marking |
| Exam Duration | 90 Minutes |
| Language of Exam | English |
| Programs Offered | Master's Degree (M.Sc., M.A., M.Ed., LLM, M.Com., M.T.M. etc.) |
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Application Window (Closed) | Feb 15 - May 8, 2024 |
| Admit Card Download | May 10, 2024 |
| Exam Dates | May 17 & 18, 2024 |
1. Go to the official site of Mumbai University which is mguniversity.edu and look for the CAT exam link.
2. Registration procedures are to click on a registration link and enter basic requirements to register.
3. It is used to log in using credentials and then fill the online application form
4. Allow the upload of scanned documents such as photos and signatures
5. Application and exam fee can be paid through bank/demand draft/cash/cheque/credit/debit cards.
6. Coming in the following day to pick the filled form and fees receipt should be downloaded and printed.
7. Make sure to retain the form and the documents for future use
| Category | Fee (INR) |
|---|---|
| General | 1200 |
| Other | 600 |
| Program Type | Syllabus |
|---|---|
| M.Sc. Courses (including Statistics, Mathematics, Material Science) | Based on the relevant B.Sc. program syllabus of MGU. This may include subjects like Physics, Chemistry, Botany, Zoology, Microbiology etc. |
| M.A. Social Work in Disability Studies and Action | Based on the syllabus of undergraduate degree in Disability studies and psychology |
| M.Tech. Courses (including Computer Science) | Two sections: 1. Questions from Computer Science 2. Questions assessing logical reasoning and numerical ability |
| M.A. Courses (except Social Work) | May vary depending on the program. Possible components include: English Language General Knowledge and Current Affairs Travel Geography Subject-specific topics (e.g., aptitude for literary/theatrical studies) |
| Stage | Description | Tentative Dates (Based on 2024 Schedule) |
|---|---|---|
| Result Declaration | MGU releases the MGU CAT result. | June 12, 2024 (Already Happened) |
| Registration for CAP | Candidates can register for the Centralized Allotment Process (CAP) on the MGU website. | Dates to be announced (Likely after result declaration) |
| Choice Filling | Candidates can choose the programs and colleges they are interested in based on their rank and preferences. | Dates to be announced (Likely after CAP registration) |
| Seat Allotment | MGU releases the first seat allotment list based on candidate rank, program choices, and seat availability. | Dates to be announced |