Mahatma Gandhi Chitrakoot Gramodaya Vishwavidyalay

Mahatma Gandhi Chitrakoot Gramodaya Vishwavidyalaya (MGCGV) is a university located in Chitrakoot, Satna district, Madhya Pradesh, with an academic focus that connects higher education to rural development and community needs. Its programmes span agriculture, arts, engineering and technology, rural development and business management, and science and environment. The university offers undergraduate, postgraduate, research and other courses, alongside open and distance learning programmes. Its departments cover subjects including crop science, natural resource management, fine arts, humanities, rural and business management, engineering, biological sciences, and energy and environment.

MGCGV also supports research, practical learning and community-oriented initiatives through its research and development activities, centres, projects, and rural immersion programmes. Students can access facilities and services including a central library, computer centre, placement cell, sports, health centre, hostels and student support resources. The university reports UGC Category-I status and NAAC accreditation with an A++ grade. Based in Chitrakoot, MGCGV presents education as a means of developing skills and contributing to rural communities.