Gandhigram Rural Institute (Deemed to Be University)
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About Gandhigram Rural Institute (Deemed to Be University)
Gandhigram Rural Institute (Deemed to Be University) is a university in Dindigul, Tamil Nadu.
It offers 20 programs, including B.Sc (9), Mba, BA, MCA, Bba. NAAC has accredited it with grade A++ (CGPA 3.58), valid until Jun 2030.
Gandhigram Rural Institute (Deemed to be University) is a Deemed to be University in Gandhigram, Dindigul district, Tamil Nadu. It holds an A++ grade from NAAC and offers 21 programmes across arts, science, engineering, education, management and vocational streams12.
The Institute was established in 1956 by Dr. G. Ramachandran and Dr. T. S. Soundaram3. Its curricular model integrating teaching, research and extension earned it the status of a Deemed to be University in 19764. The AISHE code of the institution is U-0453.
On courses, the programme list includes B.A. Economics, BBA, B.Com. Cooperation, B.Ed., B.Sc. Agriculture (Hons), B.Tech. Civil Engineering, M.Ed., MBA, Master of Computer Applications and M.Tech. Renewable Energy, among others. The Institute has more than 4,000 students and 250 teaching staff, including 85 permanent faculty56.
On recognition, NAAC accredited the Institute with an A++ grade in its 4th cycle, with a CGPA of 3.58, valid from 2025-06-28 to 2030-06-277. A NIRF rank of 79 is also reported for the Institute8.
The campus is at Gandhigram, Dindigul District, Tamil Nadu, with pincode 624302910. The Institute maintains industry linkages with TCS, Yamaha Motors, TAFE and TVS Motors for skill training and student placements11121314.
Courses offered
| Program | Duration | Seats | Tuition (General) |
|---|---|---|---|
| B.Com Cooperation | — | — | — |
| B.Ed | — | — | — |
| B.Sc Agriculture (Hons) | — | — | — |
| B.Sc Chemistry | — | — | — |
| B.Sc Computer Science | — | — | — |
| B.Sc Geology | — | — | — |
| B.Sc Home Science | — | — | — |
| B.Sc Mathematics | — | — | — |
| B.Sc Microbiology | — | — | — |
| B.Sc Physics | — | — | — |
| B.Sc Textiles and Fashion Design | — | — | — |
| B.Tech Civil Engineering | — | — | — |
| B.Voc – Farm Equipments Operation and Maintenance | — | — | — |
| B.Voc Food Processing | — | — | — |
| BA B.A. Economics | — | — | — |
| BBA | — | — | — |
| M.Tech Renewable Energy | — | — | — |
| MA M.A. Development Administration (5 Years Integrated) | — | — | — |
| MBA | — | — | — |
| MCA | — | — | — |
Courses and fees
The Institute offers 21 programmes in total. At the undergraduate level, you can choose from B.A. Economics, BBA, B.Com. Cooperation, B.Ed., B.Sc. Agriculture (Hons), B.Sc. Chemistry, B.Sc. Computer Science, B.Sc. Geology, B.Sc. Home Science, B.Sc. Mathematics, B.Sc. Microbiology, B.Sc. Physics and B.Sc. Textiles and Fashion Design.
Engineering and vocational options include B.Tech. Civil Engineering, B.Voc – Farm Equipments Operation and Maintenance, and B.Voc. Food Processing.
At the postgraduate level, the programmes are M.Ed., M.A. Development Administration (5 Years Integrated), MBA, Master of Computer Applications and M.Tech. Renewable Energy.
Fees, seat numbers and eligibility differ by programme, so check the current prospectus and admission notice on the Institute's official website before applying. You can also contact the Institute by phone on 0451-2452371 or by email at grucc@ruraluniv.ac.in for course-specific queries12.
Admission and cutoffs
Official counselling results with closing ranks for Gandhigram Rural Institute (Deemed to Be University) are not published in the rounds we cover yet.
Colleges in Tamil Nadu usually admit through the state entrance test and centralised counselling, or on Class 12 marks for some courses, plus a management quota. The college's admission notice states the route for each course.
Placements
Gandhigram Rural Institute (Deemed to Be University) has not published an official placement report that we could verify yet.
Colleges that take part in NIRF publish students placed, higher studies and median salary for the last three batches in their NIRF data on their own website. Ask the placement cell for the latest report by course, with the number of students placed and the median, not only the highest, package.
Accreditation
Gandhigram Rural Institute (Deemed to Be University) holds NAAC accreditation with grade A++, valid from 28 June 2025 to 27 June 2030.1
| Body | Grade | Valid | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| NAAC | A++ (3.58) | Jun 2025 – Jun 2030 | National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC) Verified |
Is this college genuine?
Gandhigram Rural Institute holds the status of a Deemed to be University, which it received in 19761. NAAC has accredited it with an A++ grade (CGPA 3.58), valid from 2025-06-28 to 2030-06-272. It does not appear on the UGC list of fake universities. The Institute's disclosure information was also found during the check.
You can verify these yourself. For the accreditation, search for the Institute in the list of accredited institutions on the NAAC website. For the fake-university check, look at the list of fake universities published by the UGC. For deemed university status, you can look at the UGC's list of deemed universities. It is also sensible to confirm the details of any programme you plan to join with the Institute's admission office before paying fees.
Contact and location
- Address
- The Gandhigram Rural Institute (Deemed to be University) (Ministry of Education, Govt. of India) Gandhigram – 624 302 Dindigul District, Tamil Nadu, India,DINDIGUL,Dindigul,Tamil Nadu,624302
- PIN code
- 624302
- District
- Dindigul
- State
- Tamil Nadu
- Official website
- ruraluniv.ac.in
- Type
- University
- AISHE code
- U-0453
How to reach
The Institute is located at Gandhigram in Dindigul District, Tamil Nadu, pincode 62430212. Its postal address is the Gandhigram Rural Institute (Deemed to be University), Gandhigram – 624 302, Dindigul District, Tamil Nadu.
Before travelling, you can call the Institute on 0451-2452371 or write to grucc@ruraluniv.ac.in to confirm visiting hours and directions34.
Campus and hostel
The campus at Gandhigram offers a range of central facilities, including a Library, a Computer Centre and an Internet Browsing Centre with 30 systems available123. Hostels and a Guest House are part of the infrastructure, along with a Working Women's Hostel456.
Day-to-day amenities include a Canteen, a Bank, a Health Centre and a Day Care Centre78910. For sport and fitness, the Institute has Sports Facilities and a Physical Education and Yoga Centre1112.
Academic and research support includes a Central Instrumentation Centre, an XRD Facility, a Centre for Nanoscience and Nanotechnology, an Animal House, a Business Lab, an Audio Visual Centre with a Lecture Capturing System, and a Centre for E-content Development1314151617181920. A Museum, an Art Gallery and a Theatre are also part of the campus212223.
Frequently asked questions
What is Gandhigram Rural Institute?
Where is the institute located?
How many courses does it offer?
The institute lists 21 programmes. These include B.Tech. Civil Engineering, B.Sc. Computer Science, BBA, B.Ed. and MBA, along with M.Tech. Renewable Energy and Master of Computer Applications. Agriculture, home science and vocational B.Voc courses are also offered.
Does it offer B.Tech or engineering programmes?
Yes, B.Tech. Civil Engineering is among the listed programmes. At postgraduate level, M.Tech. Renewable Energy is also offered. Check the institute's official admission notice for eligibility and the selection process before applying.
Does it offer postgraduate programmes?
Yes. The listed postgraduate programmes include M.Ed., MBA, Master of Computer Applications, M.Tech. Renewable Energy and M.A. Development Administration, which is a 5-year integrated programme.
What is the NAAC grade of the institute?
What is its NIRF rank?
A NIRF rank of 79 is recorded for the institute1. The source lists several yearly ranks together, so check the NIRF website for the year-wise position before relying on one number.
Is the institute genuine, and is it on the UGC fake list?
The institute does not appear on the UGC list of fake universities. Its NAAC accreditation is valid until 2030-06-27, and it has an AISHE code, U-0453. You can verify these on the UGC and NAAC websites.