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Mahatma Gandhi Kashi Vidyapith

ยท Public University

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Mahatma Gandhi Kashi Vidyapith: the applicant's brief

6 findings
  1. The short answer

    Mahatma Gandhi Kashi Vidyapith is a public university in Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, with a wide network of affiliated colleges and a broad mix of academic and professional study areas. It suits students who want a state university in India with options across arts, science, commerce, agriculture science, law, computing, and management.

  2. What you can study

    You can study arts, science, commerce, agriculture science, law, computing, and management. The university also has more than 400 affiliated colleges spread over six districts, so the exact study experience can vary by college and programme.

  3. Getting in

    International applicants should apply through the universityโ€™s official website and confirm the current entry requirements there, including programme-specific eligibility and any document checks. If you need details such as deadlines, test requirements, or how foreign qualifications are assessed, confirm them directly with the admissions office.

  4. What it costs

    The university does not publish a tuition fee range in the available information; confirm the current fee with its admissions office. Living costs in Varanasi will depend on accommodation, transport, food, and personal spending, so plan a budget before applying.

  5. Coming from abroad

    The universityโ€™s language of instruction is not stated, so confirm it on the official website for the programme you want. Before applying, check whether your chosen course is offered through the main university or an affiliated college, and ask about entry requirements for international students, document certification, and visa paperwork.

  6. How it compares

    India has 475 universities, so this is one option within a very large higher-education system. Compared with many universities, its scale stands out through more than 400 affiliated colleges across six districts and its mix of arts, science, commerce, agriculture science, law, computing, and management.

Written from this university's catalogue entry and its cited encyclopedia summary. Figures are only shown where the institution or a cited source publishes them โ€” always confirm fees and entry requirements with the university itself before applying.

Questions about Mahatma Gandhi Kashi Vidyapith

Where is Mahatma Gandhi Kashi Vidyapith located?

It is located in Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, India.

Is Mahatma Gandhi Kashi Vidyapith public or private?

It is a public university.

What subject areas does it offer?

It offers arts, science, commerce, agriculture science, law, computing, and management.

Does it have affiliated colleges?

Yes. It has more than 400 affiliated colleges spread over six districts.

Overview

Mahatma Gandhi Kashi Vidyapith is a public university located in Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, India. Established on 10 February 1921 as Kashi Vidyapith and later renamed, it is administered under the state legislature of the government of Uttar Pradesh. It received university status in 1974 as a deemed-to-be-university and state university status in 2009 by The Uttar Pradesh State Universities (Amendment) Act, 2008. The university has more than 400+ affiliated colleges spread over six districts. It is one of the largest state universities in Uttar Pradesh, with hundreds of thousands of students, both rural and urban. It offers a range of professional and academic courses in arts, science, commerce, agriculture science, law, computing and management.

Tuition fees & costs

Indicative annual tuition

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Fees vary by programme and are indicative. Confirm exact fees with the university before applying.

Admission requirements

How to apply

  1. 1Check the entry requirements and intake dates for your chosen programme on the official university website.
  2. 2Confirm you meet the academic requirements (high-school certificate, bachelorโ€™s degree or equivalent) for the programme.
  3. 3Apply directly through the university admission portal, or via its official application platform.
  4. 4Submit your transcripts and English-proficiency scores (IELTS / TOEFL / Duolingo English Test) and pay the application fee.
  5. 5On receiving your offer letter, accept it and begin your student-visa process for India.

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Last updated 29 Aug 2026. Information is provided for guidance โ€” verify with official sources before applying.

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