Gandhigram was born in 1947. A team of dedicated disciples and contemporaries of Gandhiji, Dr.T.S.Soundaram and Dr.G.Ramachandran, developed Gandhigram, the home of many rural development programmes.
The Gandhigram Rural Institute (GRI) was founded in 1956. With undying faith and deep devotion to Mahatma Gandhi’s revolutionary concept of ‘Nai Talim’ system of education, Gandhigram Rural Institute has developed academic programmes in Rural Development, Rural Economics and Extension Education, Rural Oriented Sciences, Cooperation, Development Administration, Rural Sociology, English and Communicative Studies, and, Tamil and Indian Languages. Students who emerge from its portals tend to meet the personnel needs for rural development under various governmental and non-governmental schemes.
To teaching was added, the dimensions of research and extension in course of time. This three-dimensional approach became a pioneering model which earned appreciation from all over the country. The work of the Institute invited national attention and the Government of India (Ministry of Education), on the recommendation of the University Grants Commission, conferred the status of a Deemed University on the Institute under Section (3) of the UGC Act of 1956, on 3rd August, 1976.
Today, it has become a nationally and internationally recognised Institute for its contribution to rural education, so much so that the New Education Policy of the Nation reflects the principles evolved here in developing the rural university concept.
Started in a small way, the Institute has developed into a big educational complex, comprising seven different faculties, offering in all about fifty different programmes. It awards Doctoral, Master’s and Bachelor’s Degrees, Diplomas and Certificates through its seven academic faculties: Rural Development, Rural Social Sciences, Rural Oriented Sciences, English and Foreign Languages, Tamil, Indian Languages & Rural Arts, Rural Health & Sanitation, and, Agriculture & Animal Husbandry. It has, at present, about 2300 students and 125 teaching and 250 non-teaching staff. The programmes offered here have attracted students from abroad every year. The Gandhigram Rural Institute is re-accredited with A Grade by NAAC.
Our Vision
Promotion of a Castless and Classless Sociaty through instruction, research and extension
Our Mission
Providing knowledge support to rural sector to usher in a self-reliant, self-sufficiant and self-governed sociaty
About The Gandhigram Rural Institute - Deemed University Dindigul
Affiliated to | Gandhigram Rural Institute, Dindigul |
Establishment year | 1995 |
Aid Status | Government |
Minority | N |
Hostel and Facilities
The Gandhigram Rural Institute - Deemed University Dindigul Hostel
Hostel Accomodation: | Yes |
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Total Hostel Capacity | 281 |
Total Number of Boys Hostels | 1 |
Hostel Accomodation (Boys)(Number of rooms) | 180 |
Boys Hostel(Number of beds) | 720 |
Boys Hostel(Average Area per Bed) | 40646 |
Total Number of Girls Hostels | 1 |
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Hostel Accomodation (Girls)(Number of rooms) | 101 |
Girls Hostel(Number of beds) | 404 |
Girls Hostel(Average Area per Bed) | 26724 |
Ranking
Popularity Rank (based on average rank of admitted students): | 121 |
Contact Number and Address
Address |
Gandhigram, Dindigul District, Chinnalapatti, Tamil Nadu 624302, India |
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City | Gandhigram |
District | Dindigul |
State | Tamil Nadu |
Pin code | 624302 |
Phone | +91 451 245 2371 |
Fax | 4512454466 |
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Website | http://www.ruraluniv.ac.in/ |
Email Id | grucc@ruraluniv.ac.in |
Fee Structure
Fee Structure
Stream | Fees Structure for one year |
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Engineering (BE/BTech) | ₹ 6,470 To 36770 |
Management (MBA) | ₹ 14,720 |
MCA | ₹ 14,220 |
Courses Offered at The Gandhigram Rural Institute - Deemed University Dindigul
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DIPLOMA Diploma (Textile Technology)
Intake30Course LevelDiplomaModeRegular, Full TimeDuration2 YearsAffiliated ToGandhigram Rural InstituteStart Year2011AccreditationNot Eligible: Not Applied₹ 6,470
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M.E. Master Of Engineering / M.tech. -master Of Technology (Renewable Energy)
Intake20Course LevelPost GraduateModeRegular, Full TimeDuration2 YearsAffiliated ToGandhigram Rural InstituteStart Year2013AccreditationNot Eligible: Not Applied₹ 21,720
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MCA Computer Aplication
Intake60Course LevelPost GraduateModeRegular, Full TimeDuration3 YearsAffiliated ToGandhigram Rural InstituteStart Year1995AccreditationEligible: Not Applied₹ 14,220
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M.B.A. Master Of Business Administration / M.m.s.-master Of Management Studies (Business Administration)
Intake60Course LevelPost GraduateModeRegular, Full TimeDuration2 YearsAffiliated ToGandhigram Rural InstituteStart Year2007AccreditationEligible: Not Applied₹ 14,720
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B.E. Bachelor Of Engineering (Civil Engineering)
Intake30Course LevelUnder GraduateModeRegular, Full TimeDuration4 YearsAffiliated ToGandhigram Rural InstituteStart Year2008AccreditationEligible: Not Applied₹ 36,770
Placements
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Eligibility
To pursue MBA at The Gandhigram Rural Institute - Deemed University students must satisfy following eligibility criteria.
The minimum qualification to apply for admission to the MBA Program is a Bachelor's Degree (10+2+3 years of education) in any discipline which is recognized by the Association of Indian Universities, or any degree equivalent to the Bachelor's Degree, with a minimum of 50% aggregate marks in the Secondary / Higher Secondary / Pre-degree Examinations (or equivalent) conducted by a Board / University.
Those appearing for the final year of the Bachelor's degree examinations may also apply subject to completing their examinations or viva-voce, if any, before June 30. Such candidates will however have to fulfil the above eligibility requirements in respect of minimum academic qualifications for admission and furnish evidence to that effect latest by October 31. At the time of interview and/or admissions, they will be required to produce a letter from their College Principal / Head of Institution stating the exam dates.
Candidates with appropriate industry experience will be given preference for admissions. Their work experience will be given due weightage in terms of the organization, position held and duration.
Admission Procedure
Selected candidates will be called to attend Group Discussions and Personal Interviews. Multiple Group Discussion & Personal Interview lists will be released in phases, both before and after the Application Deadline. The intimation for interview & group discussion is done through registered post and e-mail. In the case of some programs, Group Discussion may not be conducted, in favor of a rigorous interview process.
The selection criteria for calling candidates for admissions is based on multiple factors as follows:
- Past academic performance
- Quality & content of the answers in the application form
- Work experience, if any , in terms of job content & organization
- Group Discussion & Interview performance (applicable for final admissions only)
- Extra curricular activities, other interests & accomplishments
- Competitive Test score (CAT, MAT, XAT, CMAT)
A combination of all the above factors are used to determine the eligibility of candidates to be offered final admission. Test scores are NOT the only criteria for selection.
A high test score does not guarantee a call for Group Discussion/Interview. The selection criteria are based on multiple factors as mentioned above.