Mahatma Gandhi University was established in 1983. It was later on granted full recognition by the University Grants Commission (UGC). It is a member of both the Association of Indian Universities and the Association of Commonwealth Universities. It has been accredited with B+ grade by the National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC).

 

The headquarters of the University is at Priyadarshini Hills, about 12 kms away from Kottayam town. University Library was the first in the country to be fully automated as stipulated by U.G.C. The University more than 180 affiliated colleges spread over five districts in Central Kerala.

 

 

The University has satellite campuses at Pullarikunnu, Soorya Kalady Hills, Nattasserry, Puthuppally, Gandhinagar and Cheruvandoor in Kottayam, Thodupuzha in Idukki District and Chuttippara in Pathanamthitta District.