Dr. M.G.R. Educational and Research Institute [DRMGRERI], Chennai established in 2003 is a Deemed to be University, currently having 151-200 position in NIRF Ranking 2024. DRMGRERI Chennai is approved by AICTE, UGC, ABET, AIU, NCTE, PCI, BCI, INC, NMC (MCI) and DCI, and is accredited by NBA, NABL, IAO, NABH and NAAC-A+. Admission in Dr. M.G.R. Educational and Research Institute is offered in Engineering, Management and Humanities at UG/ PG/ Diploma/ Doctorate/ Certificate level with scholarship benefits to deserving students.
Tmt. Kannammal Educational Trust designed Dr. MGR Educational and Research Institute to bring up progress and change through its excellent and professional academic pedagogy in the year 2003. This is Deemed to be a University and recognised by UGC, ABET, and AICTE. Apart from this, NAAC-B and NBA have accredited it.
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The vision of this institute is to provide global standard academic knowledge along with professional training to the students. |
The mission of this institute is to establish itself as a research hub for higher-level learning and teaching. In addition, the institute also promotes innovative ideas and ethical values in the students, making them skilled enough to be an asset to the nation and society. |
This private institute provides UG, PG, and Diploma degrees along with M. Phil, Certificate, and Doctorate courses like Optometry, Medical Laboratory Technology, Physician Assistant, Architecture, Dental Surgery, Oral Medical & Radiology, Computer Science, Physics, Mathematics, Hotel Management & Catering Technology, etc.
Interested candidates can enroll their names in the courses available here through both online and offline methods.
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The institute offers scholarships to excellent students based on their academic achievements. Apart from this, there are a number of scholarships for students with good records in the field of sports and other cultural activities. Through these scholarships, the student gets full or some remission on the tuition fees. Names of the scholarship provided here on both UG and PG courses are:
| Institute Name | Dr. M.G.R. Educational and Research Institute, Chennai |
| Estd. Year | 2003 |
| Approved/Recognised by | AICTE, UGC, ABET, AIU, NCTE, PCI, BCI, INC, NMC (MCI), DCI |
| Type | Deemed to be University |
| Accreditation | NBA, NABL, IAO, NABH, NAAC-A+ |
| Programmes offered | UG/ PG/ Diploma/ Doctorate/ Certificate |
| Vice Chancellor | Thiru A. C. Shanmugam |
| Address | Periyar E.V.R. High Road, NH 4 Highway, Maduravoyal, Chennai - 600095, Tamil Nadu, India |
| Contact Number | 044-23782176, 23782186, 23782085 |
| Official Website | https://www.drmgrdu.ac.in/ |
| Rank By | Rank | Year |
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151-200 out of 200 | 2024 (Overall) |
| 101-150 out of 200 | 2023 (Overall) | |
| 151-200 out of 200 | 2022 (Overall) | |
| 151-200 out of 200 | 2021 (Overall) | |
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25 out of 40 | 2022 (Deemed To Be Universities) |
| 37 out of 45 | 2021 (Deemed To Be Universities) | |
| 42 out of 50 | 2020 (Deemed To Be Universities) | |
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Band-Excellent | 2021 (Private Technical University & Deemed to be University) |
With the one and only aim to provide its student with job and employment opportunities as per their abilities and skills, the college has set up a Placement & Training Cell. Not only in India but the students of Dr. M.G.R. Educational and Research Institute also get placed overseas. With activeness, consistency, and coordination, this cell is enriching the talents of the students and training them for their future corporate roles by:
Companies that visit this institute for the purpose of recruitment are Infosys, Ashok Leyland, IBM, Google, Atos, Samsung, Wipro, HCL, Niruja Health Tech, Reliance Industries Limited, IndusInd Bank, Renault Nissan, etc.
This institute is located at Vishwas Nagar, Maduravoyal, Chennai which is a prime location in the city as well as it is an hour's drive away from the Chennai International Airport. The college owns IT infrastructure with all the basic amenities and student facilities like:
The establishment of the Tmt. Kannammal Education Trust in 1985 paved the way for the incorporation of the Dr. M.G.R Educational and Research Trust. The constitution of the Tmt. Kannammal Education Trust facilitated the institution of the Thai Moogambigai Polytechnic College in 1985. Thereafter, the Dr. MGR Engineering College was set up in 1988 followed by the foundation of Thai Moogambigai Dental College in 1991.
Both the engineering and dental colleges attained the status of ‘Deemed University’ in 2003 and these institutions were rechristened as Dr. MGR Educational and Research Institute. Presently, the Chennai-based educational and research institution has thirteen distinct schools of study or faculties. Some of the faculties include engineering & technology, dental surgery, humanities & science, medical and allied health sciences, architecture, management studies, computer applications, pharmacy, and nursing.
Since its inception, the academic institute has been fruitfully meeting the higher education needs of innumerable students in the aforementioned areas. The institution together with the schools of study under its aegis, has been delivering quality higher education to the young generation. The institution ensures that all its students acquire professional and personal skills as well as updated knowledge in order to have a scintillating career.
MGR Educational and Research Institute not only offers industry-driven programs and courses but also updates them on a periodic basis. The college authorities also encourage students to participate in curricular, extracurricular, and co-curricular activities with a view to boost their academic performance. The institution offers a wide range of sports facilities and regularly organizes debates, seminars, socio-cultural events, and industry-academia interface for transforming students into talented professionals.
The different programs offered by MGRERIC have the approval of multiple regulatory bodies like UGC, AICTE, DCI, PCI, MCI, and NAAC. A good number of alumni have gone to become highly successful industry stalwarts and entrepreneurs, thereby boosting the institution’s goodwill.
The institution, over the years, have been awarded with good rankings from recognized review bodies like IQAC, NIRF, NAAC, ABET, and NBA.
