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MG University Rankings 2026
Mahatma Gandhi University (MG University), Kottayam, ranked 43rd in the National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF) 2025 Universities category with a score of 54.61 and holds National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC) A++ accreditation, the highest grade awarded by the council. In the NIRF 2025 Overall category, MG University ranked 79th with a score of 51.73.
- Collegedunia 2026: ranked 25th in Education out of 200 universities nationally and 2nd in Kerala
- Collegedunia 2026: ranked 16th in Animation out of 100 institutes nationally and 1st in Kerala
- Collegedunia 2026: ranked 71st in Vocational Courses, 74th in Mass Communications, and 107th in Paramedical nationally
- The Week 2024: ranked 22nd among universities in India
- Indian Institutional Ranking Framework (IIRF) 2026: ranked 5th in Mass Communications nationally and 1st in Kerala
MG University Ranking in India
MG University holds confirmed national ranks from NIRF, Collegedunia, The Week, and IIRF. The table below consolidates the university’s national position across agencies and years.
| Agency | Category | 2026 Rank | 2025 Rank | 2024 Rank | 2023 Rank | 2022 Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Collegedunia | Education | 25 | - | - | - | - |
| Collegedunia | Animation | 16 | - | - | - | - |
| NIRF | Universities | - | 43 | 37 | 31 | 30 |
| NIRF | Overall | - | 79 | 67 | 52 | - |
| The Week | Universities | - | - | 22 | 17 | 18 |
| IIRF | Mass Communications | 5 | - | - | - | - |
MG University’s absolute NIRF Universities score improved from 51.61 in 2022 to 54.61 in 2025, though the rank moved from 30th to 43rd over the same period. This reflects the growth in the pool of participating universities rather than a decline in the institution’s own performance.
MG University Collegedunia Ranking
MG University appears in five streams in the Collegedunia 2026 rankings. Collegedunia ranks institutes on a composite index that includes academic quality, placement outcomes, and peer reputation. The university is ranked 2nd in Kerala in the Education stream and 1st in Kerala in the Animation stream.
| Stream | National Rank (2026) | Pool Size | Kerala Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| Education | 25 | 200 | 2 |
| Animation | 16 | 100 | 1 |
| Vocational Courses | 71 | 100 | 2 |
| Mass Communications | 74 | 200 | 5 |
| Paramedical | 107 | 200 | 6 |
MG University’s strongest Collegedunia placement is in Animation at rank 16th nationally, where it also leads Kerala. The university is consistently ranked among the top institutions in Kerala across all five streams in which it participates.
MG University NIRF Ranking
MG University participates in the Ministry of Education’s National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF) in two categories: Universities and Overall. The NIRF methodology evaluates institutions on five parameters: Teaching, Learning and Resources (TLR), Research and Professional Practice (RPC), Graduation Outcomes (GO), Outreach and Inclusivity (OI), and Perception (PR).
MG University NIRF Universities Ranking 2025
MG University ranked 43rd in the NIRF 2025 Universities category with a score of 54.61. The parameter breakdown shows TLR at 71.20 and GO at 71.68 as the strongest contributors, while RPC at 34.03 and PR at 32.72 are the areas where the university scores lower relative to higher-ranked peers.
| Year | NIRF Universities Rank | Score |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 43 | 54.61 |
| 2024 | 37 | 55.18 |
| 2023 | 31 | 53.44 |
| 2022 | 30 | 51.61 |
The university’s RPC score of 34.03 in 2025 indicates moderate research output relative to the peer group. Institutions that have climbed past MG University in the Universities category have generally shown stronger RPC scores, often supported by designated research centres or larger PhD enrolments. The underlying parameter breakdown for 2025 is publicly available on the NIRF portal.
MG University NIRF Overall Ranking 2025
In the NIRF 2025 Overall category, MG University ranked 79th with a score of 51.73. The Overall category pools all institution types including IITs, IIMs, central universities, and state universities, making rank comparisons across institution types less straightforward than within a single category.
| Year | NIRF Overall Rank | Score |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 79 | 51.73 |
| 2024 | 67 | 52.30 |
| 2023 | 52 | - |
MG University’s NIRF Overall rank moved from 52nd in 2023 to 79th in 2025, while the score dipped marginally from 52.30 in 2024 to 51.73 in 2025. The NIRF 2023 Overall score is not publicly disaggregated at the parameter level on the NIRF portal for this institution in prior-year archives.
MG University World Ranking
MG University appears in the Times Higher Education (THE) World University Rankings 2026 in the band of 501 to 600, placing it among fewer than 15 Indian state affiliating universities to receive an international ranking. Institutions outside the top 500 in THE are assigned a band rather than a single position.
| Ranking Body | Rank or Band | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Times Higher Education (THE) | 501-600 | 2026 |
MG University does not appear in QS World University Rankings, ARWU, or US News Global Universities. The THE 2026 listing is the only major international ranking the university holds as of July 2026.
MG University Ranking FAQs
Ques. What is MG University’s NIRF rank in 2025?
Ans. MG University ranked 43rd in the NIRF 2025 Universities category with a score of 54.61, and 79th in the NIRF 2025 Overall category with a score of 51.73. The two categories rank the university against different peer groups: the Universities category compares it only with universities, while the Overall category includes IITs, IIMs, and other institution types.
Ques. Why did MG University’s NIRF rank decline from 2023 to 2025?
Ans. MG University’s absolute NIRF score in the Universities category improved from 53.44 in 2023 to 54.61 in 2025, meaning the university performed better on the measured parameters. The rank moved outward from 31st to 43rd because the number of universities participating in NIRF has increased each year. The NIRF 2025 parameter breakdown shows that the university’s RPC score of 34.03 is the weakest among its five parameters, and universities with stronger research output have entered or risen within the list.
Ques. Is MG University accredited and how does accreditation affect its NIRF rank?
Ans. MG University holds NAAC A++ accreditation from the National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC), the highest grade awarded. NAAC grade feeds the Perception (PR) parameter in NIRF’s methodology. MG University’s PR score was 32.72 in 2025, which is lower than its TLR and GO scores of 71.20 and 71.68 respectively, making Perception the weakest of the five published parameters for this institution.
Ques. How does MG University rank in The Week survey compared to NIRF?
Ans. The Week ranked MG University 22nd among universities in India in 2024, compared to 17th in 2023 and 18th in 2022. In NIRF 2025, the university ranked 43rd in the Universities category. The Week uses a survey-driven methodology that weights student satisfaction, faculty quality, and industry interface differently from NIRF, which explains the gap between the two rank positions for the same institution.
Ques. What is MG University’s global ranking?
Ans. MG University appears in the Times Higher Education (THE) World University Rankings 2026 in the band of 501 to 600. This is the only major international ranking in which MG University currently features. The university does not appear in QS World University Rankings or ARWU as of July 2026.
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