Description

Mahatama Gandhi Kashi Vidyapith University (MGKVP), established in 1921, was earlier known as Kashi Vidyapeeth. It is one of the largest universities in the state. There are more than 350 MGKVP affiliated colleges in 6 districts namely Varanasi, Ballia, Mirzapur, Chandauli, Bhadohi, and Sonbhadra. Candidates can apply online by visiting the official website of MGKVP on payment of INR a500 (INR 400 for SC/ST) as an application fee.

MGKVP Courses

Mahatma Gandhi Kashi Vidyapith University offers a wide range of courses in the field of arts, commerce, and science. The admissions are offered on the basis of the entrance examination conducted by MGKVP University. Tabulated below is the information on courses along with specialization. 

Course Specialization Duration Fees (INR)
BA Hindi, English, Sociology, Psychology, Philosophy, Music, Urdu, Archaeology, Sanskrit, Gandhian Studies, Rural Development,  3 years 2,060
B.Com Commerce 3 years 2,110
BFA German, Spanish, Russian  3 years 3,190
B.Sc Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Math, Textile and Handloom 3 years 7,010
B.A (Hons) Mass Com,  3 years 2,100
MA Hindi, English, Sociology, Psychology, Philosophy, Music, Urdu, Archaeology, Sanskrit, Gandhian Studies, Rural Development, 2 years 2,520
M.Com Commerce 2 years 2,570
MFA German, Spanish, Russian 2 years 30,000
M.Sc Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Math, Textile and Handloom 2 years 8,200
B.Lib.Sc Library Science 3 years 27,340
B.P.eD Education 2 years 27,320
M.P.eD Education 2 years 20,380
LLB Law 3 years 3,190
MSW Master in Social Work 2 years 3,115
M.Phil Science, Humanities, Management Subjects 2 years 18,875
Ph.D Science, Humanities, Management Subjects 3-5 years --
Diploma Kannada, Karma Kand, Fashion Design, Psychotherapy and Counselling, Singing, Drama & Acting, Languages 1 year 2,275

For Diploma courses: Candidate should have done intermediate with 50% marks.

MGKVP Admissions

Candidates seeking admission should apply online for the respective courses by visiting the University website. The application fees for UG Courses is INR 500, PG and M.Phil Courses is INR 600. 

Application Procedure

  • Visit the official website of MGKVP University.
  • Open the student tab and click on admission in the drop-down menu.
  • Click on the admission tab.
  • A new website will open with examination forms for different courses.
  • Each UG, PG, and Diploma courses have different forms.
  • Click on the form and fill the entry form.
  • Upload the picture and signature.

 

MGKVP Scholarship

Mahatama Gandhi Kashi Vidyapith University offers a lot of scholarships for the meritorious students, economically and socially backward students

MGKVP Facilities

  • Library: The central library of the university is situated in the middle of the university campus and the total area in the library of both the floors is 2250sq. Meter. The library has a good collection of reference tools, such as encyclopedias, handbooks, directories, yearbooks, which are secondary or derived sources of information. 
  • Remedial Coaching: In order to enable students belonging to SC / ST / OBC (non-creamy layer) / Minority communities, who need remedial coaching to come up to the 30 Level necessary for pursuing higher studies efficiently and to reduce their failure and drop-out rate, the UGC will provide financial assistance for conducting special classes outside the regular timetable during the Twelfth Plan. 

Fees and Eligibility

COURSE FEES
L.L.B 6380/Yearly
B.SC 8770/Yearly
B.F.A 3190/Yearly
Ph.D 15000/Yearly
M.A 5040/Yearly

GLOBAL EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTES

Mahatma Gandhi Kashi Vidyapith (MGKVP) is a public university established in 1921. MGKVP offers a range of Professional and Academic courses in Arts, Science, Commerce, Law, Computing and Management. Candidates can apply online by visiting the official website of MGKVP on payment of INR 500 (INR 400 for SC/ST) as an application fee.

Basic Criteria :Entrance and merit based
Entrance Exam :N/A
Entrance Exam :Online
Application Fee :Application fees for the UG courses is INR 500/- f
Admission Process :Candidates seeking admission should apply online for the respective courses by visiting the University website. Application fees for the UG courses is INR 500/- for UR and OBC and 400/- for SC/ST and for the PG/UG Diploma courses, PG and M.Phil Courses i
Placements :Yes
Scholarship Schemes :Mahatama Gandhi Kashi Vidyapith University offers a lot of scholarships for the meritorious students, economically and socially backward students
Specializations :Arts, Science, Commerce, and Law
Intake :N/A
Tuition Fee :N/A

<ul> <li>For all the UG courses those candidates who have done 10+2 in relevant disciplines are eligible to apply.</li> <li>For all the PG courses those candidates who have done 3 year UG course in the respective discipline are eligible to apply.</li> <li>For B.P.Ed, the candidate should have done UG with Physical Education as a major subject, for LLB those candidates who have done graduation with not less than 45%in aggregate (40% marks in case of SC and ST category candidates) are eligible to apply.&nbsp;</li> <li>For M.P.Ed, those candidates who have done B.P.Ed or equivalent with at least 50% is eligible to apply. For LLM those candidates who have done an LL.B./Five-Year Integrated LL.B. /any other equivalent degree from a recognized University with not less than 55%in aggregate (50% marks in case of SC and ST category candidates).</li> <li>For M.Ed the candidate should have done B.Ed/BA-B.Ed/B.Sc-B.Ed with 50% marks (45% for SC/ST). For M.Lib the candidate should have done graduation in B.Lib-ISc.</li> <li>Selection in each course is done on the basis of an entrance exam. The entrance exam will be of 200 marks and of 2 hours duration. For M.PEd, B.PEd, B. Music, M.Music, BFA, MFA candidates will have to sit for practical test of 100 marks. Final merit will be made considering marks in the practical test.</li> <li>Reservation of 21%,2% and 27% are given to SC, ST and OBC respectively. Horizontal reservation of 3% is provided to PWD candidates.&nbsp;<strong>Benefit of reservation will be provided to candidates of UP domicile only.</strong></li> </ul>

Admission CutOff Criteria

Hostel

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Scholarship

Mahatama Gandhi Kashi Vidyapith University offers a lot of scholarships for the meritorious students, economically and socially backward students. Following scholarship are being offered for the MGKVP Students. 

Name of the Scholarship Eligible students
Scholarship to Merit students On the Basis of the results of senior secondary examination
Post Matric Scholarship to SC Students All eligible SC Students for the senior secondary certificate (class XI and XII); Professional Courses leading to Degree, Diploma, Certificate; Graduate degree
National Means cum Merit Scholarship State Level Exam in Mental Ability Test(MAT) and Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT)
Top Class Education Scheme for students 207 institutions of excellence spread all over the country incl. all IIMs, IITs, NITs; Courses
Upgradation of Merit of SC Students State Govt. may use their discretion to decide allotment of seats among SCs on the basis of the illiterate population of their communities.
Post merit scholarship for OBCs All eligible OBC Students for  senior secondary certificate

Faculty

Dr. Prithvish Nag

Designation :Vice Chancellor
Qualification :Ph.D
Department :Management
Experience :29 Years

Prof. Shashi Devi Singh

Designation :Professor
Qualification :Ph.D
Department :PHILOSOPHY
Experience :24 Years

Prof. Sabhajeet Singh Yadav

Designation :Professor
Qualification :Ph.D
Department :PHILOSOPHY
Experience :21 Years

Prof. Rajeev Dwivedi

Designation :Professor
Qualification :Ph.D
Department :HISTORY
Experience :21 Years

Prof. Diwakar Lal Srivastava

Designation :Professor
Qualification :Ph.D
Department :HISTORY
Experience :16 Years

Prof. Munnilal Ram

Designation :Professor
Qualification :Ph.D
Department :HISTORY
Experience :26 Years

Prof. R.P. Singh

Designation :Professor
Qualification :Ph.D
Department :ECONOMICS
Experience :25 Years

Prof. Brajesh Kumar Singh

Designation :Professor
Qualification :Ph.D
Department :SOCIOLOGY
Experience :11 Years

Dr. Suryabhan Prasad

Designation :Professor
Qualification :Ph.D
Department :POLITICAL SCIENCE AND PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION
Experience :16 Years

Placement