Mahatma Gandhi University

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About Mahatma Gandhi University

Mahatma Gandhi University is a government university in Purba Medinipur, West Bengal, established in 2017. Campusbells lists it under General, with 2 postgraduate courses, including M.A and M.Sc. Approvals and accreditation: UGC.

The Mahatma Gandhi University was established in the year of 2018 as per The Purba Medinipur University Act 2017 and The Purba Medinipur University (Amendment) Act 2018 respectively. The University upholds the objective of Government of West Bengal to provide the facilities of quality Teaching, Training and Research Centres in various branches of Humanities, Social and Basic Sciences for delivering advance knowledge and basic requirement of Higher Education to serve the Society as well as the Nation. The Mahatma Gandhi University is situated at the District of Purba Medinipur (Kapaseria Mouza in Mahishadal block, part of Haldia subdivision).

2002. It is a place of Historical importance due to the presence of an Ancient Port of ‘Tamralipta’ which was mentioned in the writings of Ptolemy (150 AD), the Greco-Egyptian writer. It was designated as one of the main Ports during the period of Samrat Ashoka, the Mauryan emperor.

As described on the institution’s website (mguwb.ac.in)

At a glance

Key facts

Established

2017

Ownership

Public / Government

Approvals and accreditation

UGC

Stream

General

Location

Purba Medinipur, West Bengal

Institution type

State Public University

AISHE code

U-1150

Academics

Courses offered at Mahatma Gandhi University

2 programmes listed

Gallery

Campus photos

Photos: mguwb.ac.in

Campus life

Facilities at Mahatma Gandhi University

• Library