MGKVP Varanasi Admission 2026

Mahatma Gandhi Kashi Vidyapith

Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh · MGKVP Varanasi · Estd. 1974

UG Open PG Open PhD Open

MGKV Varanasi 2026-27 admissions at mgkvp.ac.in. Updated: 2026-05-11

About Mahatma Gandhi Kashi Vidyapith

Mahatma Gandhi Kashi Vidyapith (MGKV), established in 1921 by Pt. Shiv Prasad Gupta and Dr. Bhagwan Das as a national university (founded during the non-cooperation movement to provide Indian-medium higher education as alternative to British system) and given state university status in 1974, is one of India's oldest universities. Located at Banaras (Varanasi), the university was founded with Gandhi's blessings and named "Kashi Vidyapith" (Knowledge of Kashi). Mahatma Gandhi added "Mahatma" prefix later. MGKV played a major role in the freedom movement.

MGKV has 18 teaching departments organised into faculties of Arts, Social Sciences, Sciences, Commerce, Education and Performing Arts. It affiliates 100+ UG colleges across the Varanasi-Mirzapur-Sonebhadra region. NAAC accredited.

UG admissions through state centralised on Plus Two merit. PG through MGKV PG entrance or CUET PG. PhD through MGKV PhD entrance.

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Application fee: ₹500 (General) / ₹250 (Reserved) · Official site ↗

Entrance Exams

Multiple modes accepted

MGKV Entrance

Conducted by MGKV Varanasi

UG state centralised. PG MGKV entrance/CUET PG. PhD MGKV entrance.

Eligibility

UG: Plus Two. PG: bachelor 50%. PhD: PG 55% + entrance.

Important Dates

Event	Date	Stage	Portal	Status
MGKV UG 2026	10 Jun 2026	—	mgkvp.ac.in	Upcoming
MGKV PG 2026	15 Jul 2026	—	mgkvp.ac.in	Upcoming
MGKV PhD 2026	10 Sept 2026	—	mgkvp.ac.in	Upcoming

How to Apply

Previous Year Cutoffs

Cutoffs will be published here once last year's data is verified.

Scholarships

Scholarships are available for eligible candidates at this university.

UP scholarships, Central Sector.

Reservations

UP state policy.

Results & Merit Lists

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the admission process at Mahatma Gandhi Kashi Vidyapith?

Mahatma Gandhi Kashi Vidyapith admits students primarily through MGKV Entrance. After the entrance exam result, candidates register on the university's CSAS (or equivalent) portal, fill college and programme preferences, and accept seats round-by-round.

What is the application fee at Mahatma Gandhi Kashi Vidyapith?

For 2026, the application fee is ₹500 for General/OBC/EWS candidates and ₹250 for SC/ST/PwBD candidates.

When does Mahatma Gandhi Kashi Vidyapith declare its cutoff?

Cutoffs at Mahatma Gandhi Kashi Vidyapith are released after each round of seat allotment. CSAS/portal-based universities typically publish round-wise allocation lists; merit-based universities release a single merit list. Watch the Important Dates section above for exact dates.

Does Mahatma Gandhi Kashi Vidyapith accept MGKV Entrance scores?

MGKV Entrance is the primary basis for admission at Mahatma Gandhi Kashi Vidyapith. See the Entrance Exams section for details on accepted exams.