Mahatma Gandhi Kashi Vidyapith

Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh
UGC
Estd 1921
Deemed to be University

Mahatma Gandhi Kashi Vidyapith 2024: Admission, Courses, Fees & Rankings

byVinay Kumar
Updated on - 3 May, 2024

The public university of Mahatma Gandhi Kasi Vidyapeet is located in  Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, India. Known as The Servant of India journal, it was launched in 1921 and its purpose was to promote Gandhian philosophy, which emphasised truth and nonviolence as the universal means of combating evil. The college teaches both graduate and post-graduate courses in the Faculty of Arts & Humanities, Social Sciences, Science, Commerce, Education, Sanskrit, Vidya Dharma Vigyan and Environment & Sustainable Development. Two courses of student choice include the B.A. in Economics, and the M.A. in Hindi. Universities conduct exams in March and September of each year which means that there are two main intakes of the students. The admission procedure for the academic year 2024 is being conducted through either of the mediums i.e. online and offline from October 2023. Interested individuals should apply based on their academic achievements while confirmations are made after presenting documents, payment of fees and counseling sessions held in June-July, 2024. The university is connected, through the network of more than 400 collages, geographically in eastern Uttar Pradesh and Bihar. As per its mission of striking the right note amongst its student population through offering ethical and affordable education platform while honorably standing for the Gandhi principles, Mahatma Gandhi Kashi Vidyapith remains to be the most prominent university in North India. The campus is 665 acres wide and renders the Ganges River, having numerous buildings dedicated to its great leader.

Mahatma Gandhi Kashi Vidyapith Highlights 2024

Feature Description
Established Year 1921
Type of University State University
Location Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, India
Accreditation NAAC Grade A
Affiliated Colleges Over 400+ affiliated colleges spread across six districts
Campuses 3 campuses: Gangapur campus, NTPC campus, and Bhairav Talab campus
Faculties 10 faculties
Constituent Institutes 4 constituent institutes
Departments Over 30 departments at Varanasi campus
Courses Offered Diploma, undergraduate, and postgraduate courses in Arts, Science, Commerce, Education, Management and Business Administration
Notable Alumni Malati Shankar Trivedi, Rajendra Prasad, Ramdhari Singh Dinkar, Mahadevi Varma, Hazari Prasad Dwivedi
Facilities Central library with a collection of over 3 lakh books, journals, periodicals, e-books, e-journals, and digital resources, computer centre, health centre, separate hostel facilities for boys and girls, sports complex with facilities for indoor and outdoor games, auditorium, and various other facilities
Placements Active placement cell that facilitates placements for students in various companies

Mahatma Gandhi Kashi Vidyapith Courses Details 2024

Course Level Course Name (Example) General (or UR) Fees SC/ST Fees
UG B.A., B.Sc., B.Com., B.Ed. INR 650 - INR 850 INR 550 - INR 750
PG M.A., M.Sc., M.Com., M.Ed., MBA (CUET PG) INR 850 - INR 1,050 INR 750 - INR 950
Diploma (UG & PG) PGDCA, etc. INR 850- INR 1,050 INR 750 - INR 950
LLB (indicative) INR 9,570 (approx.)

Mahatma Gandhi Kashi Vidyapith NIRF Ranking 2024

Category Rank
Overall 248
University 248
Pharmacy 41

Mahatma Gandhi Kashi Vidyapith Admission Process 2024

- Admission for Undergraduate and postgraduate Courses basing on availability of vacancies for B.A, B.Sc, B.Com, MA, M.Sc, M.Com, and many more Courses.

- The tests for undergradaute are based on the marks received in one of the final exams of Class XII. Some programs might also need the passing of entrance tests, and these exams would be an indicator of a qualified applicants.

- In the case of postgraduation programs students must take entrance exams which are usually organized by the University like PGAT and CAPGAT, followed by counseling and seats allotted on a merit-basis.

- The official website of the university is updated with the info regarding the admission routine, including major dates, available course options, eligibility criteria, the admission process by about a mid of May each year.  

- Contender are demanded to fill the given form whether it is online or paper form of the application along with the required document and the payment.

- Deserving category candidates should present their certificates in order to fit the quota as per the government rules if they want to.

- The university prepares the admission list for each program in the order of merit, eligibility , availability of seats, etc. The selection requires these candidates to complete the procedure in time.

Mahatma Gandhi Kashi Vidyapith Placements 2024

Course Level Total Students Placed Students Median Package (LPA)
UG (3-year) 1429 591 3.37
UG (4-year) - - 6.00
PG (1-year) - - 6.50
PG (2-year) 1374 74 3.37

Mahatma Gandhi Kashi Vidyapith Scholarships 2024

Scholarship Name Description Awarded By Amount (Approx.) Eligibility Criteria
National Means cum Merit Scholarship (NMCM) Merit-based scholarship for students from economically weaker sections. Central Government (PFMS) ?6,000 per year Students with family income below ?1.5 lakh per annum.
University and College Students Scholarship Merit-based scholarship for UG and PG students. MGKVP UG: ?1,000 - ?2,000 per month - UG: Based on merit.
Post-Matric Scholarship for OBC Students Merit-cum-means scholarship for OBC students. Government of India Up to ?25,000 per year - OBC students with family income below ?1.5 lakh per annum. - Minimum marks criteria may apply.
Upgradation of Merit of SC Category Students Comprehensive scholarship package for SC students. MGKVP ?25,000 per year - SC students. - Minimum marks criteria may apply.
2,275
Full Time
Advanced Diploma in Russian
Duration : 1 Year
Level : Graduation
Eligibility : 10+2
Course Type : Diploma
2,060
Full Time
Bachelor of Arts [BA]
Duration : 3 Years
Level : Graduation
Eligibility : 10+2
Course Type : Degree
2,060
Full Time
Bachelor of Arts [BA] {Hons.} (Mass Communication)
Duration : 3 Years
Level : Graduation
Eligibility : 10+2
Course Type : Degree
2,110
Full Time
Bachelor of Commerce [B.Com]
Duration : 3 Years
Level : Graduation
Eligibility : 10+2
Course Type : Degree
3,190
Full Time
Bachelor of Fine Arts [B.F.A]
Duration : 3 Years
Level : Graduation
Eligibility : 10+2
Course Type : Degree
6,380
Full Time
Bachelor of Law [L.L.B]
Duration : 3 Years
Level : Graduation
Eligibility : Graduation
Course Type : Degree
2,060
Full Time
Bachelor of Library and Information Science [B.Lib.I.Sc]
Duration : 3 Years
Level : Graduation
Eligibility : 10+2
Course Type : Degree
2,060
Full Time
Bachelor of Music
Duration : 3 Years
Level : Graduation
Eligibility : 10+2
Course Type : Degree
54,640
Full Time
Bachelor of Physical Education [B.P.Ed]
Duration : 3 Years
Level : Graduation
Eligibility : 10+2 or Graduation
Course Type : Degree
8,770
Full Time
Bachelor of Science [B.Sc]
Duration : 3 Years
Level : Graduation
Eligibility : 10+2
Course Type : Degree
Full Time
Certificate Course in Russian
Duration : 1 Year
Level : 10+2
Eligibility :
Course Type : Certification
2,275
Full Time
Diploma
Duration : 1 Year
Level : 10+2
Eligibility : 10+2
Course Type : Diploma
5,040
Full Time
Master of Arts [MA]
Duration : 2 Years
Level : Post Graduation
Eligibility : Graduation
Course Type : Degree
Full Time
Master of Business Administration [MBA]
Duration : 2 Years
Level : Post Graduation
Eligibility :
Course Type : Degree
5,140
Full Time
Master of Commerce [M.Com]
Duration : 2 Years
Level : Post Graduation
Eligibility : Graduation
Course Type : Degree
Full Time
Master of Computer Applications [M.C.A]
Duration : 2 Years
Level : Post Graduation
Eligibility : Graduation
Course Type : Degree
6,380
Full Time
Master of Education [M.Ed]
Duration : 2 Years
Level : Post Graduation
Eligibility : B.Ed.
Course Type : Degree
40,000
Full Time
Master of Fine Arts [MFA]
Duration : 2 Years
Level : Post Graduation
Eligibility : Graduation
Course Type : Degree
75,520
Full Time
Master of Laws [L.L.M.]
Duration : 2 Years
Level : Post Graduation
Eligibility : L.L.B.
Course Type : Degree
31,380
Full Time
Master of Library and Information Science [M.Lib.I.Sc]
Duration : 2 Years
Level : Post Graduation
Eligibility : Graduation
Course Type : Degree
23,560
Full Time
Master of Music
Duration : 2 Years
Level : Post Graduation
Eligibility : Graduation
Course Type : Degree
18,875
Full Time
Master of Philosophy [M.Phil]
Duration : 1 Year
Level : Doctorate/M.Phil
Eligibility : Post Graduation
Course Type : Degree
40,760
Full Time
Master of Physical Education [M.P.Ed]
Duration : 2 Years
Level : Post Graduation
Eligibility : Graduation
Course Type : Degree
18,210
Full Time
Master of Science [M.Sc]
Duration : 2 Years
Level : Post Graduation
Eligibility : Graduation
Course Type : Degree
6,230
Full Time
Master of Social Work [MSW]
Duration : 2 Years
Level : Post Graduation
Eligibility : Graduation
Course Type : Degree
Full Time
Master of Tourism and Travel Management
Duration : 2 Years
Level : Post Graduation
Eligibility :
Course Type : Degree
Full Time
Masters in Tourism Administration [MATA]
Duration : 2 Years
Level : Post Graduation
Eligibility :
Course Type : Degree
15,000
Full Time
Ph.D
Duration : 3 Years
Level : Doctorate/M.Phil
Eligibility : Post Graduation
Course Type : Degree
20,000
Full Time
Post Graduate Diploma
Duration : 1 Year
Level : Post Graduation
Eligibility : Graduation
Course Type : Diploma
21,875
Full Time
Post Graduate Diploma in Yoga and Naturopathy
Duration : 1 Year
Level : Post Graduation
Eligibility : 10+2
Course Type : Diploma
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