DR. M.G.R. EDUCATIONAL AND RESEARCH INSTITUTE CHENNAI

Dr. M.G.R. Educational and Research Institute is a Deemed‑to‑be University located in Maduravoyal, Chennai, Tamil Nadu. It was established to provide multidisciplinary higher education in technology, health sciences, management, humanities and more.

📍 Main Campus Address: Periyar E.V.R. High Road (NH4 Highway), Maduravoyal, Chennai – 600095, Tamil Nadu, India
📧 Email: contact@drmgrdu.ac.in
🌐 Official Website: drmgrdu.ac.in

Type: Deemed to be University (UGC recognised)
Accreditations / Approvals:

  • NAAC ‘A+’ accredited

  • Approved by UGC, AICTE, MCI, DCI, INC, PCI, BCI, NCTE

  • ISO 21001:2018 certified
    This shows a broad recognition from statutory bodies for various programs.


🎓 2. Courses & Faculties

Dr. M.G.R. Educational and Research Institute offers Undergraduate (UG), Postgraduate (PG), Diploma & Research (Ph.D.) programs in many disciplines:

Engineering & Technology

  • B.Tech (Computer Science, ECE, EEE, Mechanical, Civil, Chemical, IT etc.)

  • M.Tech specialisations (Structural, Power Systems, VLSI, CSE streams etc.)

Health Sciences & Allied

  • MBBS / Medicine

  • BDS / Dental Surgery

  • Nursing, Physiotherapy, Allied Health Sciences

  • Health‑related B.Sc programs (Forensic Science, Cardiac Tech, OT Technology etc.)

Pharmacy & Sciences

  • B.Pharm / M.Pharm / B.Sc Sciences (various specialities)

Management & Commerce

  • MBA, BBA and related programs

Law & Humanities

  • LLB / BA.LLB

  • Arts, Communication, Social Sciences

Architecture & Design

  • Architecture programs and creative arts streams

Hotel Management & Catering Technology

  • Specialized hospitality and culinary arts programs with strong industry links.

The institute also offers part‑time programs for working professionals in engineering and MBA streams.


📋 3. Admission & Eligibility

UG Admissions (e.g., B.Tech / B.Sc / Medicine / Law):

  • Typically based on 10+2 marks + relevant entrance test scores where applicable (state or national exam as applicable).

PG Admissions (e.g., M.Tech / MBA / M.Sc):

  • Graduate degree in relevant discipline + entrance/counselling criteria.

Ph.D. & Research:

  • Master’s degree + entrance/interview as prescribed by the university.

Admissions can include counselling by university and statutory bodies for professional programs like medicine and law.


💰 4. Fees (Indicative)

Tuition and overall fees vary widely by program and level:

Program Type Typical Tuition Fees (Indian Students)
MBA ~₹1.6 L total (approx)
M.Sc ~₹96,000 – ₹1.2 L total
B.Sc (Health/Applied Science) ~₹1.5 L – ₹7.6 L total (varies by specialization)
Engineering (B.Tech) Varies widely (often ₹6 L – ₹9 L total range) based on similar institutions but confirm via official brochure

📌 Hostel fees: Roughly ~₹1.8 L total depending on room type and facilities.

Exact fees depend on course, campus, and category (Indian/NRI/foreign). Always confirm via official admissions portal or prospectus.


📈 5. Accreditation & Recognition

Dr. M.G.R. Educational and Research Institute has strong statutory recognition and quality benchmarks:

NAAC A+ accreditation (indicative of high academic standards)
✔ Recognised by UGC, AICTE, MCI, DCI, INC, PCI, BCI, NCTE
ABET* accreditation for select engineering programs (noted historically for international quality recognition)
✔ ISO 21001:2018 quality management certification

(*ABET accreditation details may vary by program and specific periods.)


🏛️ 6. Campus & Facilities

  • Main Campus: Spread across a large campus in Maduravoyal, equipped with classrooms, laboratories, and research centers.

  • Specialized Facilities: Clinical labs, mock courtrooms, allied health tech labs, architecture studios, computing facilities.

  • Library & Learning Resources: Central library with digital access and reading halls.

  • Hostels, Sports & Student Life: Sports grounds, hostels, cultural clubs, co‑curricular and extracurricular activities.


🚀 7. Placement & Career Support

The university has a Placement and Training Cell that works on enhancing employability and industry readiness:

✔ Career counselling
✔ Internships & industry tie‑ups
✔ Resume building and interview preparation
✔ Connection to recruiters (varies by program)

Detailed placement statistics (like highest/average packages and recruiter lists) are usually published in the annual placement report — check the official university placements page for latest data.


🧠 8. Research & Innovation

Dr. M.G.R. Educational and Research Institute promotes research through:

✔ Research centres and innovation hubs
✔ Sponsored research initiatives
✔ Pre‑incubation & entrepreneurship centres (e.g., APJ Abdul Kalam Centre of Excellence)
✔ Academic research support and publications

This focus supports growth beyond classroom teaching.


📍 9. Contact & Useful Info

Campus Address: Periyar E.V.R. High Road (NH4), Maduravoyal, Chennai – 600095, Tamil Nadu.
Corporate Office: G.N. Chetty Road, T.Nagar, Chennai – 600017.
Website: https://drmgrdu.ac.in/


📌 Quick Summary

Feature Details
Type Deemed to be University (UGC)
Location Maduravoyal, Chennai, Tamil Nadu
Accreditations NAAC A+, UGC, AICTE, MCI, DCI, INC, PCI, BCI
Programs Engineering, Health Sciences, Management, Law, Sciences, Pharmacy, Architecture
Campus Facilities Labs, library, hostels, research centres
Fees (Indicative) ₹1 L – ₹8 L+ (varies by course)