Mahatma Gandhi University

About Mahatma Gandhi University

Mahatma Gandhi University, Nalgonda is a State University established to serve the needs of Nalgonda district people in accordance with the aim of expanding the higher educational opportunities in rural areas. MG University was established in 2007 by the Government of Andhra Pradesh (GOAP) through GOMs no 19 of the Education Department dated 13th March 2007. It is in the process of acquiring a land area of 250 acres for the construction of University building campuses. The jurisdiction of the Mahatma Gandhi University is over the entire Nalgonda District. All the colleges offering U.G, P.G and Professional courses which were established in the district are affiliated to Mahatma Gandhi University. Nalgonda city is the head quarter of the Nalgonda district and well connected by Rail and Road ways.

University Logo - The round logo consists of Dharma Chakra with peacock feathers on top and Nagarjuna Sagar Dam in the middle.  It is skirted by a Wheel and Purnakumbham with two corns on the left and the right.

It consists of

a) University Name - The name of the University figures in four languages and also a Sanskrit inscription at the bottom, "Saavidyaa ya Vimukthaye"

b) Dharma Chakra - At the top of the Logo is Ashoka's Dharma Chakra which stands for maintenance of Dharma impliying cosmic order, moral principles and spiritual enlightenment.

c) Peacock - The Peacocks perched on either side of the wheel are a representation of the national bird.

d) Nagarjuna Sagar Reservoir - At the centre of the logo are cascades of water gushing out of the Nagarjuna Sagar reservoir located at Nandikonda hills of Nalgonda District. The reservoir irrigates several lakhs of acres of lands in the districts of Nalgonda, Khammam, Krishna and Guntur. It is a symbol of national pride and a place of tourist importance for visitors from home and abroad.

e) The Wheel - The water reservoir is skirted by a wheel on all sides representing industry. The university seeks to establish liaison between the industry and itself in its march towards industrial growth.

f) Kalasham - The colorful Kalasham (Purnakumbham) in the logo has local relevance, historical significance and religious sanctity. The Kalasham is an auspicious icon and signifies perfection and knowledge. The Kalasham is a relic of the ancestry preserved in the fort of Deverakonda in Nalgonda District.

g) Book - At the bottom of the Kalasham is a book representing knowledge and learning, the very essence and soul of a University.

h) Corns - At the bottom of the logo are two corns symbolizing greenery, granary and fertility.

i) Sanskrit Inscription - The Sanskrit inscription, ‘Saavidya ya Vimukthaye’ spreads the divine message that good education leads to the liberation of minds from evils and inculcates virtues.

j) Nomenclature of the University in four languages – English, Telugu, Hindi and Urdu is a symbiosis of the international language (English) with the local and national languages.

k) Name of the University - Finally, the university named after the Father of the Nation, Mahatma Gandhi, anticipates the spirit of tolerance and non-violence among the students as well as the faculty.

Constituent Colleges of Mahatma Gandhi University, Nalgonda

• University College of Arts and Social Sciences
• University College of Commerce and Business Management
• University College of Engineering and Technology
• University College of Science and Informatics

Location of MGU, Nalgonda

Mahatma Gandhi University is located in Nalgonda town situated at a distance of 90 kms from Hyderabad.

Faculties and Departments at MGU Nalgonda

Facilities at Mahatma Gandhi University, Nalgonda

Hostels – There are two boys’ hostels named Nagarjuna Boys Hostel and Neelagiri Boys Hostel. There is one hostel for girls named Krishnaveni Girl Hostel.

Distance Education - Programmes offered through Distance Education

1). B.A. (Telugu/English Medium)

2). B.Com. (Telugu/English Medium)

3). B.Com (Comp) (Telugu/English Medium)

4). P.G. Diploma in Computer Application (E.M.)

5). P.G. Diploma in Human Rights (E.M.) 

Some of the Distance Education Study Centres:

1). Govt. Degree College for Women, Nalgonda

2). Nagarjuna Govt. Degree College, Nalgonda

3). M.K.R. Govt. Degree College, Devarakonda

4). K.N.M. Govt. Degree College, Miryalguda

5). K.R.R. Govt. Degree College, Kodad

6). S.V. Degree & P.G. College, Suryapet

7). GOVT. Degree College, Ramannapet

8). S.L.N.S. College, Bhongir

9). Govt. Degree College, Nakrekal

10). Centre for Distance Education, University Campus, Yellareddygudem, Nalgonda