Vinayaka Missions University (also known as Vinayaka Mission’s Research Foundation - VMRF) [VMU], Salem established in 1981 is a Deemed to be University, currently having 99th position in NIRF Ranking 2025 and 1301-1400 score out of 1529 in QS Asia 2026. VMU Salem is approved by UGC, DSIR, AICTE, PCI, BCI, NMC (MCI), INC and DCI, and is accredited by NAAC-A. Admission in Vinayaka Missions University is offered in Engineering, Management and Humanities at UG/ PG/ Diploma/ Doctorate level.
| Institute Name | Vinayaka Missions University, Salem |
| Also Known As | Vinayaka Mission’s Research Foundation - VMRF, Salem |
| Estd. Year | 1981 |
| Approved/Recognised by | UGC, DSIR, AICTE, PCI, BCI, NMC (MCI), INC, DCI |
| Type | Deemed to be University |
| Accreditation | NAAC-A |
| Programmes offered | UG/ PG/ Diploma/ Doctorate |
| Founder | Dr. A Shanmugasundaram |
| Address | Sankari Main Road (NH-47) Ariyanoor, Salem - 636308, Tamil Nadu, India |
| Contact Number | 0427-3987000, 2477316 |
| Official Website | https://ugc.vinayakamission.com/ |
| Rank By | Rank | Year |
|---|---|---|
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99 out of 125 | 2025 (Pharmacy) |
| 151-200 out of 200 | 2024 (Universities) | |
| 151-200 out of 200 | 2023 (Universities) | |
| 101-150 out of 200 | 2022 (Universities) | |
| 101-150 out of 200 | 2021 (Universities) | |
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29 out of 40 | 2022 (Deemed To Be Universities) |
| 33 out of 45 | 2021 (Deemed To Be Universities) | |
| 46 out of 50 | 2020 (Deemed To Be Universities) | |
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1301-1400 out of 1529 | 2026 (Asia) |
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1501+ out of 3118 | 2026 (World) |
| 601+ out of 1213 | 2025 (Asia) | |
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Band-Promising | 2021 (Private Technical University & Deemed to be University) |
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65 out of 95 | 2025 (Deemed University) |
