History
The Mahatma Gandhi Memorial College, founded in 1949 was the brainchild of the late Dr. T.M.A. Pai, the architect of modern Manipal. Located in the sylvan terrain of Sagri, close to Manipal-International centre for education, this institution is a premier Arts, Science and Commerce College in the district. MGM was the beacon, Manipal followed and MAHE flowered, transforming the topography into the “Education Kashi of South India. Over the past five and a half decades, the College has witnessed both academic and infrastructural growth and has opened new vistas in the educational and cultural history of this part of coastal Karnataka. It has enriched the lives of hundreds and thousands of young men and women and inspired educationists and philanthropists of erstwhile South Kanara to start similar temples of learning elsewhere. Veritably, the College is a torchbearer and trendsetter in the field of higher education.

Need For a College and Hurdles
The Mahatma Gandhi Memorial College, Udupi, was founded in 1949 to fulfill the aspirations of the northern parts of the Dakshina Kannada District which till then could boast of only two colleges, both situated in Mangalore. The need for a college in this era was keenly visualized by Dr. T. Madhava A. Pai, whose dream was to better the life of his people by bringing opportunities to their doors. He could inspire a band of enlighted citizens of Udupi to work for the founding of a college in this town. The obstacles in the way were so severe that Dr. Pai, at one stage, had even to return the donations he had collected for the purpose of raising the funds required for the establishment of the college.

But Dr. Pai, a man of grit that he was, did not give up the idea that he had cherished for long and created a public opinion in favour of the college, thawed the icy mind of unwilling donors, blew the mist of misgivings, persuaded liberal minded men to unstring their purse and bent the will of the reluctant authorities of the government and the university of Madras and secured the permission to found a college in the practically rural environs of Udupi. Dr. Pai's perserverance in this regard was equal to the legendary perserverance of Bhagiratha, who brought the Heavenly waters of Ganga down to the earth.

Hurdles in the path were many. The Gods of the University were again unwilling to allow lady students to be admitted to the college. One Shantha, asserted her democratic right of equality by approaching the High court of Madras. The famous "Shantha Versus University of Madras" was fought on the question of equality of rights ensured by the Indian Consitution. The matter, then in the court of Governor Sri Prakash, was settled in favor of girls with the intervention of Smt. Indira Gandhi who was then only the daughter of her father Jawaharlal Nehru. Yes, those were the days of herculian struggle and gratifying reward.

Once Dr. Pai's sincerity was realized, the support he got became Spontaneous and overwhelming. The Swamijis of Udupi blessed the project. The public of Udupi rendered Shramadan to raise the building on the site at Sagri where the college, started first in the rooms let by an elementary school, was shifted in the year 1952. A band of eminent citizens of Udupi rallied behind Dr. Pai and the dream of the college became a reality. That is the story of five decades ago and the college has witnessed in this course of period phenomenal growth and expansion. It became a premier institution sponsored by the Academy of General Education, Manipal and a source of inspiration to the citizens of many other towns in the district who approached Dr. Pai for advice in the matter of starting new colleges. Thus began an era of higher education in this district which led to its economic revolution too. On the threshold of the Golden Jublee year 1999 the college can look back with pride upon the different stages of development and growth, including the recent inauguration of Madhav Raksha, the magnificent new administrative block by Hon'ble Minister for Human resources development, Dr. Murali Manohar Joshi on the occasion of inaugurating the Birth Centenary Celebration of our Founder Dr. T. M.A. Pai

Our Founder
Dr. T M A Pai, Tonse Madhava Ananth Pai, born on April 30, 1898, was one of the architects of modern Karnataka. He was, from the economic and social standpoint, an ordinary man. The triumph of Dr. Pai was in breathing new life into the Indian context, in establishing in a rural track like Manipal an education complex with the dimensions of a University, an ultra-modern hospital, small industries and outstanding banking institutions.

Our Mission and Vision
The vision of our founder Dr. T.M.A. Pai was “to take education to the doorsteps of the people in and around Udupi.” The lamp lit by him has lit hundreds of lamps. The college believes in words of the Mahatma after whom the college is named- “The end of all knowledge must be building up of character”. With the changing times the Vision & Mission of the college has been affirmed as follows:

Vision
A student of Mahatma Gandhi Memorial College will be an individual

Endowed with the spirit of enquiry
Eager to acquire knowledge and skills
Competent to be employed in his/her field
Possessing qualities of leadership, responsible to family, society and nation
Capable of appreciating aesthetics and understanding our cultural heritage and rational and humane in attitude

Mission
The Mahatma Gandhi Memorial College strives

To provide students with quality education using innovative and humane methods of teaching and learning
To develop in them competence for employment as well as entrepreneurship, to promote their power of thinking and creative ability
To organize activities that will contribute to the understanding of their responsibilities to the family, the society and the nation
To promote national integration through cordial relationship between and among stake holders

Objectives
Character building
Excellence in teaching-learning
Building competence for employability/entrepreneurship

Category Details
Admission
Admissions to any course are made for one academic year only.

Students will be admitted to the next higher class (subsequent academic years) on the basis of fresh application for admission taking into account their progress, conduct and behavior during the year.

Application Form
Application should be in the prescribed form

Applications by post or in person should reach the Principal soon after the publication of the result of the S.S.L.C. or Pre- University examinations but within the last date notified on the Notice Board of the College

Marks obtained should be entered on the application form.

Xerox copy of caste certificate and income certificate should be attached to the application form wherever applicable.

Incomplete application forms will be rejected.

Students will have to opt for one or more co-curricular activities from the list given in the application for admission. Credits will be awarded to the activities and achievements and considered for the marks in the final examination.

Particulars to come with to the Interview
All candidates should bring the following original records when they appear for interview along with the prescribed fees

A transfer certificate from the institution last attended.

S.S.L.C. marks card along with a xerox copy

Certificate/marks card relating to the qualifying examination along with a xerox copy

A conduct certificate from the Head of the Institution last attended.

Group/caste certificate issued by the Tahsildar along with a xerox copy.

Eligibility Certificate (for non-Karnataka students) along with a xerox copy

Three copies of passport size photograph.

Income Certificate form No.3 or No.4 in the case of students who wish to apply for fee concession (income of parent or guardian should be less than Rs. 44,500/- per year ).

Conditions that apply after Admission
According to the P.U. Board/University regulations, all admissions made by the College are provisional and subject to the final approval of the P.U. Board/University.

A Candidate who withdraws after completing his/her admission shall forfeit any claim to the fees paid by him/her and no TC will be issued to him/her unless he/she pays a year's tuition fees.

A student who is admitted to the College shall undergo a medical examination arranged by the College.

The College expects every student to maintain a high standard of conduct, regularity in attendance and urge in studies.

Students must be prepared to abide by the rules and regulations of the institution.

Rules of Discipline
Irregularity in attendance, habitual inattention, neglect of work, insubordination, disorderly behaviour, obscenity in word or act are punishable by anyone of the following depending on the gravity of the offence: (a) Warning and intimating the fact to the parent or guardian; (b) Fine; (c) Loss of attendance; (d) Cancellation of scholarships, freeship etc., (e) Suspension for a definite or indefinite period; (f) Expulsion

The college, though not responsible for the conduct of its students outside the premises, will take cognizance of any serious misconduct committed outside its precincts.

Students are required to live with relatives or guardians or in hostels or lodging houses approved by the College authorities. Early in the first term every student shall fill a lodging slip giving particulars of his /her place of residence in Udupi.

Parent's Responsibilities
Parents and guardians are particularly requested to co-operate with the College in above said matters.

A declaration will have to be signed by the parent or guardian at the time of admission and in the presence of the Principal/Admission Committee.

Parents are also requested to have attention on the following

Parents and guardians are earnestly requested to keep in touch with the Principal from time to time at least once in a month regarding the progress, attendance and conduct of their children and wards.

If any other information is required by post, the Principal will be glad to give it, if a stamped, self addressed envelope is sent to him/ her. All correspondence should be addressed to the Principal, M.G.M. College, Udupi-576102. / Principal, M.G.M.P.U. College, Udupi-576102.

All text books prescribed for various classes, articles of stationery, record and exercise books are available in the M.G.M. College Students’ Co-operative Stores. Charges are reasonable and students are expected to buy their requirements from the stores.

Parents-Guardians are requested to clearly understand that the authorities or teachers of the college do not undertake to organize or lead any excursions, picnics, tours or pleasure trips. The Principal refuses to entertain any requests to arrange excursions or to depute teachers to accompany them on excursions. Students who go on excursions do so at their own risk.

While every effort will be made to inform the parents or guardians about any instance of serious misconduct on the part of their children or wards, the authorities of the college do not bind themselves to intimate in advance to the parent or guardian any action which they are compelled to take against any student in the best interests and discipline of the college.

Ragging is strictly forbidden. Anyone found indulging in this uncivilized practice will be summarily dismissed.

Both PU & Degree students shall wear the prescribed uniform.
Use & Possession of mobile phones on the campus is strictly prohibited. If found it will be confiscated and returned only at the end of the academic year.

Students and Parents are requested to note that as a matter of policy the college does not hold election for the Students Council.

Students vehicles will not be allowed inside the College Campus. They are supposed to park the vehicles in a specified area allotted by the College.

Placement Cell

Campus Placement
Here is an opportunity for you to "Dream Big" and realize that Dream Too. The giants of I.T./B.P.O./Finance/Insurance & Marketing industry are convinced that an MGMite always stands out. Our College has ensured campus placement for more than 950 final year degree students since 2003. Don’t you think it is a golden opportunity to have an Order in your pockets even before you have a Degree in your hands ?

The highlights of the academic years speaks for itself

Our students from B.A./B.Sc./B.Com./B.C.A. and P.G.D.C.A. were placed as Software Junior Engineers, Test Engineers, Quality Analysts, Process Executives, Unit Managers with a salary of upto Rs. 16,000/- per month in lead Companies like Wipro Infotech, Infosys Technologies Ltd., Wipro Technologies, Tata Consultancy Services, Convergys, IBM, Infosys B.P.O., Outsource Partner International, First Source, Mphasis B.P.O., ICICI Prudential, TV9 (English Channel) some of the Companies even offer opportunity for higher studies like MS-Software, MCA & MBA.

SCHOLARSHIPS / FREESHIPS
Name of the Scholorship/Freeships Eligibility Criteria & other details Benifits
CV Raman Scholorship(www.dce.kar.nic.in) by the dept of collegiate Education Students who have passed with very high marks in the II year PUC examination & pursuing their B.Sc course with any two the following basic science subjects 1)Physics, 2)Chemistry, 3)Mathematics, 4)Statistics, 5)Botany, 6)Zoology Rs,5000/- per year
INSPIRE-Scholorship (www.online-inspire.gov.in) by the Dept of Science and Technology
Students who have passed with very high marks in the II year PUC examination & pursuing their B.Sc course in basic science subjects 1)Physics, 2)Chemistry, 3)Mathematics, 4)Statistics, 5)Biology
Students have to apply & submit their application with all essential documents through the wed-portal www.online-inspire.gov.in this portal will be open normally from Aug to Oct.
Rs.60,000 + RS.20,000 for project per year
KSTA(Karnataka Science & Technology Academy)Fellowship(http://www.kstacademy.org/) Students who have passed with very high mark in the II year PUC examination & pursuing their B.Sc course with any two the following basic Science subjects 1)Physics, 2)Chemistry, 3)Mathematics, 4)Botany, 5)Zoology Rs.10,000/- per year
Sanchi Honnamma Scholarship by the Dept of Collegiate Education
This is meant for girl students studying in Degree course
For general merit min.of 50%,for SC/ST 45% marks needed in the previous examination.Should pass all the semester examination in Fest attempt at degree level
Rs.2,000/- per year
Educational concession to the children of Service Personnel,(Army,airforce & Navy for both PU & Degree) To the children of Service Personnel Tution Fee,Lab Fee,Examination Fee and other Fees will be refunded.
Educational concession to the children of Ex-Servicemen,(Army,airforce & Navy for both PU & Degree) To the children of Ex-Servicemen Tution Fee,Lab Fee,Examination Fee and other Fees will be refunded.
Beedi Workers Scholorship (For both PU & Degree) Children of Beedi workers whose family income not exceeding Rs.10,000 per month and not receiving any other scholorship
Govt.of India National Merit Scholorship Selection on the merit basis(marks above 80% in the qualifying examinations for freshers and 50% for renewal.)Income should be Rs. 25,000 or below per year For PUC and I degree:Rs. 720 per year for II year and III year degree Rs.1080 per year
Govt. of India,Rashtriya Sanakrit Sansthan,Samskrita Scholorship: For Ist Degree student selection on merit basis(marks above 75% in sanskrit and total 75% in II puc Min 75% in Sanskrit and 75% in II PUC) Rs.1,750/- per year
Govt. scholorships for study in English/Kannada as major subjects at the degree level Students who have secured highest marks in the concerned relevant subject at the pre-university annual examination Rs.600/- per year & is continued for 2nd & 3rd degree classes.
This scholorship shall be extended to II and III year only if the student passes the sem-exam in the first attempt
Govt.of India, hindi scholorship( Students of Non-Hindi speaking state) Selection on merit basis(Marks above 80% in hindi and 80% in aggregate in II PUC Examination I Degree:Rs.600 per year II Degree:Rs.900 per year
Govt. Scholorship to the differently abled students(for both PU and Degee)
The student should have studied in karnataka for atleast 5 years
Student who have secured 80% attendance in the I degreee are eligible to get Scholorship for II degreee
No income limit
Minority Scholorship(Chritians & Muslims)Minority Scholorship (BCM/BCT) (for both PU and degree)
For both PU and degree students whose parents/guardians annual income should be less than Rs.2,00,000
Students should have secured 50% or above marks in their Prevoius examination
Income & Caste certificate issued by Tahashildar is necessary
SC/ST Scholorship(for both PU & Degree)
To SC/ST students
Income limit of the parent Rs.2,50,000/-p.a
LIC Golden Jubilee Scholorship foer students belonging to the economically weaker families
Students who have passed II PUC and pursuing graduation in any discipline
Min marks in II PUC is 60%(Selection as per merit and cut off marks)
Annual income of parents/guardian from all sources not to exceed 1,00,000/- per annum
Apply online at http://www.licindia.in/GJF_scholorship.htm
An amount of Rs.10,000/- per annum will be awarded to the selected candidate which is payable in 10 monthly installment of 1,000/- each
M.H.R.D Scholarship
Students who have secured above 80% marks in IIPUC and pursuing graduation in any discipline
Annual income of parents/guardian from all sources not to exceed 4,50,000/- per annum
Selection as per merit and cut off marks
Apply online at http://pue.kar.nic.in Scholarship M.H.R.D Scholarship
An amount of Rs.10,000/- per annum will be awarded to the selected candidate
Rajiv Gandhi Loan Scholarship(with a low rate of interest)
Economically weak and backward class students, family annual income should be less than 2.5lakhs
Income certificate issued by Tahashildar is necessary
Rs.60,000 per year for 3 years. Total amount Rs.1,80,000/-

Genesis and Growth
M.G.M college library started functioning from 27-6-1949 when it was housed in a small room with hardly 1000 volumes in its book stack to begin with has now reached more than one lakh volumes which could do credit even to a University.
When the college was shifted to its own building on 27-6-1951 at Sagri , the library was shifted to a fairly bigger hall atop the Administrative block of the Main Building , having four rooms and this made it possible to provide more library facilities to the students whose number was growing year after year.
The generous gift of Rs.10,000/- made to the College Library by the Canara Banking Corporation Ltd. in the year 1954 was responsible for the further growth of the Library which was named after Canara Banking Corporation, the biggest donor of the Library , by his Holiness Sri Vishwesha Thirtha Swamiji of Pejavar Mutt in the same year.
Granthaloka was inaugurated in the year 2002.

Library Sections and Details
Category Details
Book Collection
The total number of books on various subjects in different languages in the library now exceeds One lakh.
Membership
All the current students and the members of the college staff , both teaching and non-teaching, are allowed to make use of the college library, reading room and the reference section and others can enroll themselves as members only with the written permission of the Principal on conditions laid down.
Book-Borrowing and the duration of Loan
Library Books and Magazines are issued to the members as follows:

Teaching Staff - 10 Books - For a period of 100 days.

Non Teaching Staff - 3 Books - For a period of 100 days.
Students of all classes - 2 Books - For a period of 8 days + Overnight 1 book.
Old students and Public - 2 Books - For a period of 30 days
Students may get the books renewed by the Librarian for a further period of 7 days on request if necessary.

Magazine (Periodical) Section
The Reading Room subscribes to a good number of magazines and journals numbering nearly 80. It also subscribes to 13 dailies.
Books for reference
The Reference Section has got a rich collection of books on different subjects in different languages including Encyclopedias, Dictionaries, Year-books, Bound volumes, Books for competitive exams and Miscellaneous Books.

Department libraries
To assist teaching and reading, books are loaned to some of the departments for the departmental libraries.

Students can also borrow books from the departmental libraries by contacting the heads of the departments concerned by fulfilling the necessary conditions.

Multi-Facility Centre
Internet Browsing and computer, Printing, Xerox, typing, etc

Working Hours
On Working days (except Sundays and the other Public Holidays):

08:30 A.M. to 5:00 P.M. (08:00 A.M. to 5:30 P.M. During Examinations)
On Saturdays:

08:30 A.M. to 1:00 P.M.

Museums
A not too small number of successful professionals and scientists recall their passion and curiosity to study was sparked by a visit to a museum. Thus the museum became the kernel from which the learning grew. These sui generis crystallizing experiences motivate the visitors to learn and embark on a journey of lifelong learning, make their life more meaningful. Come, visit our two museums to get the sparks of imagination flying, touch the sky and get the feel of what is next for you.

The different museums available in MGM collge are Govind Pai Archaeological Museum, Well equipped Botany Museum, Yakshagana Museum in Yakshagana Kendra.

Garden (BOTANICA)

You gave to me a pack of seeds And promised to supply my needs.
My spirit sang, my heart stood still For in your garden I would till.
I searched until I knew I’d found The perfect spot, a piece of ground
Which I would plow, my seed I’d sow And for your sake a garden grow.
As I began this task for you My dreams enlarged the vision grew.
I carefully designed and planned A place to show the world your hand.
By eileen hardeman

Garden Details
What is it?
The Botanical garden is the green center of MGM college.
When it was started in the year 1970 it had a variety of 100 species of plants.
It is situated in an area of about half an acre surrounded by the Chemisrty, Zoology, Botany and Home Science departments.
The Botanical garden was named "Botanica" during the Golden Jubilee year-1999-2000.
BOTANICA - containing indigenous and exotic varieties of trees, shrubs and herbs of medicinal and ornamental value.
The trees in the Campus have been attached with name plates which provide taxonomical information regarding each tree.
Arches covered with flowering creepers welcome all inside the garden.
There are a number of trees and plants inside the garden.
A large number of medicinal plants, a few rare ferns, some xerophytes and other plants required for the regular practical classes have been grown.
There is a fern house in the garden where different varieties of ferns have been grown.
Highlights
Another rare plant, the Telegraph plant is known for its trifoliately compound leaf in which the two smaller leaflets on the sides show jerky movements throughout the day as if they are busy sending telegraphic messages.
The Govania plant is known for the fact that, when its stem is cut, sap oozes with considerable force, like water gushing out of a tap.
Cananga Odorata is a rare tree, the only one in Udupi.
About 40 cycas plants, garden pites, belonging to two species are growing in the garden and the college campus with the male and female plants producing cones.
Zamia, another gymnasperm of Africa also grows here.
Parkia is a tall tree with round, tennis ball like inflorescence
There are a few pools in the garden where hydrophytes like Pistia, Eichornia, Chara, Marsilea, Hydrilla, Lemna, Utricularia, Nymphea, Azolla etc. have been growing.
Medicinal plants like Ashoka (used in the Ayurvedic drugs , Ashokarishta), Colus aromaticus kus-kus grass and lemon grasses medicate the atmosphere of the garden.

Facilities Details
Annapoorna
Canteen was inaugurated by Dr. M I Savadati (Vice-chancellor, Mangalore university) on 23rd March, 1990.

Another area where the college has come to the help of students is in providing healthy mid-day meals for the day scholars in the canteen.
The new building Annapoorna presents today a delightful scene at noon when more than 400 students and teachers take advantage of the subsidized food.
This facility available in the campus makes the task of organizing whole day functions like seminars and workshops less cumbersome.
The MGM Students Co-operative Store
The store was registered in June 1952 as a Co-operative Society, supplying stationery and other articles to the students at a competitive rate and all the students of the college are its Associative Members or Shareholders.
The store supplies all the text books and stationery articles required by the students.
Students are requested to buy in their own interest their requirements from the Store.
The profits of the Store are distributed as Scholarships to needy students.
Incharge :
Mr. Anil Kumar B., M.Com., Lecturer, Honourary Secretary
Mr. B. Udaya, Sales Clerk
Class Rooms and Laboratories
There are altogether 56 classrooms in MGM College. Steps are being taken to convert old black bords with more effective green boards.

PU and Degree courses are associated with well equipped Laboratories. A state of the art Audio Visual Hall helps interactive teaching.

Computer Centre
Was inaugurated by Sri. T Ramesh U Pai. It has a computer laboratory.

Computer resources center with state of the art computer lab with 250 computers, printers, scanners, servers, laptops and Projectors.

Hostel
Hostel facilities are provided for students coming from far off places.
Sri Vadiraja Vidyarthini Nilaya is a Ladies Hostel.
It was built in 1970. Vadiraja Vidhyarthini Nilaya is provided with excellent facilities like an auditorium, Priyadarshini Hall added in 1973.
The ladies hostel has earned a name for discipline and self rule and living in MGM Ladies Hostel is almost as accreditation for girls in the matrimonial world.
Incharge :
Ms. Jayalaxmi M. Rao, B.Com., Warden
Library
About 13,037 sq.ft (carpet area) situated in a separate building

Staffroom
All the departments have a staff room each apart from the common staff room.

Broadband Internet facility
Internet connectivity has been provided to all the departments.

Reprography
Available at Library, Office and Cooperative Store meant for students and staff.

ICT equipments
Digital and video cameras, DVD players, printers, scanners, projectors.

Parking Places
Separate vehicle parking places for students and staff.

Facilities for Co-curricular Activities
Separate room for NSS, NCC, SWO, Sports.

Computer facilities.

Department of Physical Education
A new Indoor Complex

The Physical Education Department is well equipped.

Spacious well laid out playgrounds are available on the College Campus for organising various types of games and sports.Seperate facilities for men and women students are provided.

Volley Ball, Badminton, Basket Ball courts in the campus and hostel.

A.L.N. Rao playground for Sports and games with 400 meter track

Besides, there is a small Gymnasium with a Multi-Gym and facilities for indoor games like Table Tennis, Carrom etc.

Students are required to make use of all the available facilities in a proper manner and equip themselves with credit.

For the efficient functioning of the Physical Education Department a Physical Education Committee is formed.

The Committee comprises the Principal as the Ex-officio President and some staff members and student representatives selected by the Principal.

The Physical Education Committee shall layout the general policy regarding the Sports and Games activities in the College and decide on matters connected with them.

In case of any difference of opinion the decision of the Principal shall be final.

A.V Hall
150 seater with Projector and Audio facility.