Dr MGR Educational and Research Institute University (MGRDU), Chennai – 2026 Overview

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Dr MGR Educational and Research Institute University (MGRDU) has recorded total fees from ₹40,000 and placement records with average packages up to ₹6 LPA. Use these figures to shortlist, then verify the same programme, year, category and placement report before deciding.

36Active programmes
22Student reviews
4.4Average rating
1Placement years

About Dr MGR Educational and Research Institute University (MGRDU)

History and Background

About Dr MGR Educational and Research Institute University (MGRDU), Chennai Dr. M.G.R. Educational and Research Institute is a deemed-to-be university. Its main campus is on E.V.R. Periyar Salai (NH4) at Maduravoyal, on Chennai's western side. Its roots go back to the Tmt. Kannammal Educational Trust. The trust was formed in 1985 and opened Thai Moogambigai Polytechnic College that same year. Dr. M.G.R. Engineering College followed in 1988, and Thai Moogambigai Dental College in 1991. In 2003 the UGC and the Ministry of Human Resource Development gave the engineering and dental colleges deemed-university status together, under the current name. The university has since added medical colleges as constituent units. These are A.C.S. Medical College and Hospital and Sri Lalithambigai Medical College and Hospital in Chennai, and RajaRajeswari Medical College and Hospital in Bengaluru. The medical and dental colleges run under statutory regulator approvals. The university now teaches engineering, medicine, dentistry, paramedical and allied health sciences, architecture, law, management and humanities. Programmes include: B.Tech in Computer Science, IT, ECE, EEE, Mechanical, Civil, Chemical, Electronics and Instrumentation, and Industrial and Production Engineering M.Tech in fields such as Computer Science, Biotechnology, Biomedical Engineering and Construction Engineering and Management MBBS and BDS B.Arch and B.Des MBBS and BDS seats need a NEET score and are filled through deemed-university counselling. B.Arch admission needs NATA. M.Tech applicants can use GATE or TANCET scores. B.Tech admission goes through the university's own process.

Campus and Location

Established in 1988. Located in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. Periyar E.V.R. High Road, (NH 4 Highway) Maduravoyal,, Chennai, Tamil Nadu

Courses and Programmes Offered

B.Arch Programmes

- Bachelor of Architecture (B. Arch) – 5 years – 10+2 with mathematics · B.Arch profile

B.Tech / B.E. Programmes

- B.Tech Chemical Engineering – 4 years · B.Tech / B.E. profile

- B.Tech Civil Engineering – 4 years

- B.Tech Computer Science & Engineering – 4 years

- B.Tech Electrical & Electronics Engineering – 4 years

- B.Tech Electronics & Communication Engineering – 4 years

- B.Tech Electronics & Instrumentation Engineering – 4 years

- B.Tech Industrial & Production Engineering – 4 years

- B.Tech Information Technology – 4 years

- B.Tech Mechanical Engineering – 4 years

Bachelor Of Design Programmes

- B.Design – 2 years – 10 + 2 or equivalent · Bachelor Of Design profile

BDS Programmes

- Bachelor of Dental Surgery – 5 years – Candidate shall have passed the earlier qualifying examination (Higher Secondary or equivalent) with the subjects English, physics, Chemistry, botany/Zoology. · BDS profile

M.Arch Programmes

- Master of Architecture – 2 years · M.Arch profile

M.Tech / M.E. Programmes

- M.Tech Applied Electronics – 2 years – Atleast 55% marks in B.E. /B.Tech or equivalent in appropriate branches (50% marks for SC /ST) · M.Tech / M.E. profile

- M.Tech Bio Technology – 2 years – Atleast 55% marks in B.E. /B.Tech or equivalent in appropriate branches (50% marks for SC /ST)

- M.Tech Biomedical Engineering Mtech – 2 years – Atleast 55% marks in B.E. /B.Tech or equivalent in appropriate branches (50% marks for SC /ST)

- M.Tech Chemical Engineering – 2 years – Atleast 55% marks in B.E. /B.Tech or equivalent in appropriate branches (50% marks for SC /ST)

- M.Tech Computer Science & Engineering – 2 years – Atleast 55% marks in B.E. /B.Tech or equivalent in appropriate branches (50% marks for SC /ST)

- M.Tech Computer Science and Information Security (CSIS) – 2 years – Atleast 55% marks in B.E. /B.Tech or equivalent in appropriate branches (50% marks for SC /ST)

- M.Tech Construction Engineering & Managment – 2 years – Atleast 55% marks in B.E. /B.Tech or equivalent in appropriate branches (50% marks for SC /ST)

- M.Tech Electrical Engineering-Power Electronics & Drives – 2 years – Atleast 55% marks in B.E. /B.Tech or equivalent in appropriate branches (50% marks for SC /ST)

- M.Tech Electronics & Communication Engineering – 2 years – Atleast 55% marks in B.E. /B.Tech or equivalent in appropriate branches (50% marks for SC /ST)

- M.Tech Power System – 2 years – Atleast 55% marks in B.E. /B.Tech or equivalent in appropriate branches (50% marks for SC /ST)

MBA / PGDM Programmes

- MBA – 2 years – Three years Bachelor's Degree in any discipline. Must have a qualification from any college recognized by the Association of Indian Universities · MBA / PGDM profile

MBBS Programmes

- Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) – 6 years – The Higher Secondary Examination or the Indian School Certificate examination which is equivalent to 10+2 Higher Secondary Examination after a period of 12 Years of study. The last two years of study should include Physics, Chemistry and Biology with English at a level not less than the core course for English as prescribed by the National Council for Educational Research and Training after the introduction of the 10+2+3 years educational structure as recommended by the National Committee on Education. · MBBS profile

MCA Programmes

- Master of Computer Application – 3 years – A pass in a Bachelor’s Degree from a recognized University with Mathematics as one of the subjects either in the degree level or in the +2 level · MCA / MCM profile

MDS Programmes

- Master of Dental Surgery Conservative Dentistry & Endodontics – 3 years – BDS (Bachelor of Dental Sciences) · MDS profile

- Master of Dental Surgery Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery – 3 years – BDS (Bachelor of Dental Sciences)

- Master of Dental Surgery Oral Medicine & Radiology – 3 years – BDS (Bachelor of Dental Sciences)

- Master of Dental Surgery Oral Pathology & Oral Microbiology – 3 years – BDS (Bachelor of Dental Sciences)

- Master of Dental Surgery Orthodontics – 3 years – BDS (Bachelor of Dental Sciences)

- Master of Dental Surgery Orthodontics & Dentofacial Orthopaedics – 3 years – BDS (Bachelor of Dental Sciences)

- Master of Dental Surgery Pedodontics – 3 years – BDS (Bachelor of Dental Sciences)

- Master of Dental Surgery Periodontics – 3 years – BDS (Bachelor of Dental Sciences)

- Master of Dental Surgery Preventive Dentistry – 3 years – BDS (Bachelor of Dental Sciences)

- Master of Dental Surgery Prosthodontics – 3 years – BDS (Bachelor of Dental Sciences)

Course Fees at Dr MGR Educational and Research Institute University (MGRDU)

B.Arch Fees

Recorded annual fee for most B.Arch: ₹1,00,000 per year.

Hostel, mess and other charges are additional and not included.

B.Tech / B.E. Fees

Recorded annual fee for most B.Tech / B.E.: ₹80,000 per year.

Hostel, mess and other charges are additional and not included.

MBA / PGDM Fees

Recorded annual fee for most MBA / PGDM: ₹80,000 per year.

Hostel, mess and other charges are additional and not included.

MBBS Fees

Recorded annual fee for most MBBS: ₹16,66,667 per year.

Hostel, mess and other charges are additional and not included.

MCA Fees

Recorded annual fee for most MCA / MCM: ₹40,000 per year.

Hostel, mess and other charges are additional and not included.

Admission Process and Eligibility

Eligibility Criteria by Programme

- B.Arch: 10+2 with mathematics.

- Bachelor Of Design: 10 + 2 or equivalent.

- BDS: Candidate shall have passed the earlier qualifying examination (Higher Secondary or equivalent) with the subjects English, physics, Chemistry, botany/Zoology..

- M.Tech / M.E.: Atleast 55% marks in B.E. /B.Tech or equivalent in appropriate branches (50% marks for SC /ST).

- MBA / PGDM: Three years Bachelor's Degree in any discipline. Must have a qualification from any college recognized by the Association of Indian Universities.

- MBBS: The Higher Secondary Examination or the Indian School Certificate examination which is equivalent to 10+2 Higher Secondary Examination after a period of 12 Years of study. The last two years of study should include Physics, Chemistry and Biology with English at a level not less than the core course for English as prescribed by the National Council for Educational Research and Training after the introduction of the 10+2+3 years educational structure as recommended by the National Committee on Education..

- MCA / MCM: A pass in a Bachelor’s Degree from a recognized University with Mathematics as one of the subjects either in the degree level or in the +2 level.

- MDS: BDS (Bachelor of Dental Sciences).

Entrance Exams Accepted

How to Apply

Check the relevant programme eligibility, follow the mapped entrance-exam or university counselling route, and confirm dates, documents and fees on the official admission notice.

Cutoffs and Entrance Exams

Entrance Exams for Dr MGR Educational and Research Institute University (MGRDU)

Key entrance exams and routes recorded in the database: GATE, NATA - Exam, NEET, TNEA.

Cutoff Trends

Branch-wise and category-wise cutoffs are not published in the current dataset. Check the official university or counselling website for the latest cutoffs.

Placements and Recruiters

Placement Highlights by Programme

2023
₹12 LPA

MBBS (2023): Highest ₹12 LPA, Average ₹6 LPA.

Top Recruiters

Ashok Leyland, Bata India, Ceasefire, CMC Limited, CSS CORP, Future Generali Insurance Ltd., HCL, HDFC Bank, ICICI Bank, infosys, Larsen & Toubro ECC Division, MphasiS, SHRIRAM VALUE, Syntel and others (14 recruiters in database).

Placement Data Disclaimer

Package units, currency and placement percentages are not fully specified in the source. Treat these figures as indicative and verify the latest official placement report.

Student Reviews and Ratings

Overall Student Ratings

- Total active reviews: 22

- Average overall rating: 4.4/5

- Infrastructure: 4.3/5

- Hostel: 4.0/5

- Clubs/Activities: 3.5/5

- Faculty: 4.4/5

- Admission: Not recorded

Overall
4.4/5
Infrastructure
4.3/5
Hostel
4.0/5
Clubs / Activities
3.5/5
Faculty
4.4/5

Faculty and Departments

Key Faculty Members

- Prof R Bhavani Shankar – Principal

Rankings and Recognition

NIRF and Other Rankings

- nirf 2024: Rank 22 out of 40.

- nirf 2024: Rank 20 out of 40.

- nirf 2024: Rank 22 out of 40.

- nirf 2024: Rank 20 out of 40.

- cs 2024: Rank 22 out of 40.

- cs 2024: Rank 20 out of 40.

- cs 2024: Rank 22 out of 40.

- cs 2024: Rank 20 out of 40.

- nirf 2021: Rank 25 out of 25.

- nirf 2020: Rank 27 out of 200.

- nirf 2018: Rank 151 out of 200.

Frequently asked questions

What is Dr MGR Educational and Research Institute University (MGRDU) known for?

Dr MGR Educational and Research Institute University (MGRDU) offers B.Arch, B.Tech / B.E., Bachelor Of Design, BDS, M.Arch, M.Tech / M.E., MBA / PGDM, MBBS, MCA / MCM, MDS across 36 active programme records.

What are the main courses at Dr MGR Educational and Research Institute University (MGRDU)?

Dr MGR Educational and Research Institute University (MGRDU) lists Bachelor of Architecture (B. Arch), B.Tech Chemical Engineering, B.Tech Civil Engineering, B.Tech Computer Science & Engineering, B.Tech Electrical & Electronics Engineering, and other programmes.

What are the fees at Dr MGR Educational and Research Institute University (MGRDU)?

Recorded total fees range from ₹40,000 to ₹16,66,667. Confirm current category and additional charges with the institution.

Which entrance exams are accepted by Dr MGR Educational and Research Institute University (MGRDU)?

The active programme mappings list GATE, NATA - Exam, NEET, TNEA.

How are placements at Dr MGR Educational and Research Institute University (MGRDU)?

Placement records are available for 1 programme-year record(s), including average and highest package values where reported.

What is the average package at Dr MGR Educational and Research Institute University (MGRDU)?

The available placement records include average package values such as ₹6 LPA. Values can vary by year and programme.

What is the ranking of Dr MGR Educational and Research Institute University (MGRDU)?

The profile contains 11 active ranking record(s), including nirf rank 22 and nirf rank 20.

What is the student rating of Dr MGR Educational and Research Institute University (MGRDU)?

Dr MGR Educational and Research Institute University (MGRDU) has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 from 22 active review(s).

Data note: Fees, placements, rankings and reviews are recorded evidence and may change by batch, category, role, recruiter mix or academic year. Verify the latest official information before applying.