# Dr. M.G.R. Educational and Research Institute

> Dr. M.G.R. Educational and Research Institute is a private deemed-to-be university in Chennai, with origins in 1988 and university status from 2003. Its Chennai faculties offer regular arts, science, commerce, social science and hospitality study alongside separate professional faculties. Programme entry, specialisation and campus scope differ across the university and its constituent institutions.

- Canonical page: https://www.studentstraffic.com/university/dr-mgr-educational-and-research-institute
- Last reviewed: 2026-10-25
- Publisher: Students Traffic (https://www.studentstraffic.com/)

## Key facts

- Location: Chennai, [India](https://www.studentstraffic.com/countries/india)
- Type: Private
- Established: 1988
- Official website: https://drmgrdu.ac.in/
- Published programmes on Students Traffic: 60

## Recognition and approvals

- UGC — listed deemed-to-be university
- UGC — Graded Autonomy Category 2
- Verify: [UGC deemed university register, entry 31](https://deemed.ugc.ac.in/Home/ListOfDeemedToBeUniversity)
- Verify: [UGC graded-autonomy register, entry 9](https://deemed.ugc.ac.in/Home/ListOfAutonomyCategory)

## Programmes

| Programme | Course | Duration | Medium | Fees |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| [B.A. English](https://www.studentstraffic.com/b-a-english-dr-mgr) | B.A. English | 3 years | English | ₹15,000–₹45,000 |
| [B.A. Tamil](https://www.studentstraffic.com/b-a-tamil-dr-mgr) | B.A. Languages | 3 years |  | ₹15,000–₹45,000 |
| [B.Com. Accounting and Finance](https://www.studentstraffic.com/b-com-accounting-and-finance-dr-mgr) | B.Com | 3 years | English | ₹45,000–₹1,30,000 |
| [B.Com. Computer Application](https://www.studentstraffic.com/b-com-computer-application-dr-mgr) | B.Com | 3 years | English | ₹45,000–₹1,30,000 |
| [B.Com. Cost and Management Accounting](https://www.studentstraffic.com/b-com-cost-and-management-accounting-dr-mgr) | B.Com | 3 years | English | ₹45,000–₹1,30,000 |
| [B.Com. Financial Analytics](https://www.studentstraffic.com/b-com-financial-analytics-dr-mgr) | B.Com | 3 years | English | ₹45,000–₹1,30,000 |
| [B.Com. Banking Management](https://www.studentstraffic.com/b-com-banking-management-dr-mgr) | B.Com | 3 years | English | ₹45,000–₹1,30,000 |
| [B.Com. Marketing Management](https://www.studentstraffic.com/b-com-marketing-management-dr-mgr) | B.Com | 3 years | English | ₹45,000–₹1,30,000 |
| [B.Com. Information Systems](https://www.studentstraffic.com/b-com-information-systems-dr-mgr) | B.Com | 3 years | English | ₹45,000–₹1,30,000 |
| [B.Com. General](https://www.studentstraffic.com/b-com-general-dr-mgr) | B.Com | 3 years | English | ₹45,000–₹1,30,000 |
| [B.Com. Corporate Secretaryship](https://www.studentstraffic.com/b-com-corporate-secretaryship-dr-mgr) | B.Com | 3 years | English | ₹45,000–₹1,30,000 |
| [B.Sc. Biochemistry](https://www.studentstraffic.com/b-sc-biochemistry-dr-mgr) | B.Sc. Biological Sciences | 3 years | English | ₹25,000–₹85,000 |
| [B.Sc. Biomedical Science](https://www.studentstraffic.com/b-sc-biomedical-science-dr-mgr) | B.Sc. Biological Sciences | 3 years | English | ₹25,000–₹85,000 |
| [B.Sc. Biotechnology](https://www.studentstraffic.com/b-sc-biotechnology-dr-mgr) | B.Sc. Biotechnology | 3 years | English | ₹25,000–₹85,000 |
| [B.Sc. Nano Chemistry](https://www.studentstraffic.com/b-sc-nano-chemistry-dr-mgr) | B.Sc. Chemistry | 3 years | English | ₹25,000–₹85,000 |
| [B.Sc. Industrial Chemistry](https://www.studentstraffic.com/b-sc-industrial-chemistry-dr-mgr) | B.Sc. Chemistry | 3 years | English | ₹25,000–₹85,000 |
| [B.Sc. Chemistry](https://www.studentstraffic.com/b-sc-chemistry-dr-mgr) | B.Sc. Chemistry | 3 years | English | ₹25,000–₹85,000 |
| [B.Sc. Computer Science — Mobile Technology and Applications](https://www.studentstraffic.com/b-sc-computer-science-mobile-technology-and-applications-dr-mgr) | B.Sc. Computer Science | 3 years | English | ₹25,000–₹85,000 |
| [B.Sc. Computer Science](https://www.studentstraffic.com/b-sc-computer-science-dr-mgr) | B.Sc. Computer Science | 3 years | English | ₹25,000–₹85,000 |
| [B.Sc. Computer Science — Blockchain Technology](https://www.studentstraffic.com/b-sc-computer-science-blockchain-technology-dr-mgr) | B.Sc. Computer Science | 3 years | English | ₹25,000–₹85,000 |
| [B.Sc. Computer Science — Quantum Computing](https://www.studentstraffic.com/b-sc-computer-science-quantum-computing-dr-mgr) | B.Sc. Computer Science | 3 years | English | ₹25,000–₹85,000 |
| [B.Sc. Computer Science — DevOps Technology](https://www.studentstraffic.com/b-sc-computer-science-devops-technology-dr-mgr) | B.Sc. Computer Science | 3 years | English | ₹25,000–₹85,000 |
| [B.Sc. Computer Science and Networking](https://www.studentstraffic.com/b-sc-computer-science-and-networking-dr-mgr) | B.Sc. Computer Science | 3 years | English | ₹25,000–₹85,000 |
| [B.Sc. Data Science](https://www.studentstraffic.com/b-sc-data-science-dr-mgr) | B.Sc. Data Science | 3 years | English | ₹25,000–₹85,000 |
| [B.Sc. Geology](https://www.studentstraffic.com/b-sc-geology-dr-mgr) | B.Sc. Earth Sciences | 3 years | English | ₹25,000–₹85,000 |
| [B.Sc. Environmental Science](https://www.studentstraffic.com/b-sc-environmental-science-dr-mgr) | B.Sc. Environmental Science | 3 years | English | ₹25,000–₹85,000 |
| [B.Sc. Mathematics](https://www.studentstraffic.com/b-sc-mathematics-dr-mgr) | B.Sc. Mathematics | 3 years | English | ₹25,000–₹85,000 |
| [B.Sc. Physics](https://www.studentstraffic.com/b-sc-physics-dr-mgr) | B.Sc. Physics | 3 years | English | ₹25,000–₹85,000 |
| [B.Sc. Applied Physics](https://www.studentstraffic.com/b-sc-applied-physics-dr-mgr) | B.Sc. Physics | 3 years | English | ₹25,000–₹85,000 |
| [B.Sc. Yoga Science](https://www.studentstraffic.com/b-sc-yoga-science-dr-mgr) | B.Sc. Yoga | 3 years | English | ₹25,000–₹85,000 |
| [B.Sc. Advanced Animation](https://www.studentstraffic.com/b-sc-advanced-animation-dr-mgr) | Bachelor's Animation & Games | 3 years | English | ₹25,000–₹85,000 |
| [B.Sc. Criminology and Forensic Science](https://www.studentstraffic.com/b-sc-criminology-and-forensic-science-dr-mgr) | Bachelor's Criminology | 3 years | English | ₹25,000–₹85,000 |
| [B.A. Culinary Arts](https://www.studentstraffic.com/b-a-culinary-arts-dr-mgr) | Bachelor's Culinary Arts | 3 years | English | ₹2,30,000 |
| [B.A. Defence and Strategic Studies](https://www.studentstraffic.com/b-a-defence-and-strategic-studies-dr-mgr) | Bachelor's Defence Studies | 3 years | English | ₹15,000–₹45,000 |
| [B.Sc. Fashion Design (Costume Design)](https://www.studentstraffic.com/b-sc-fashion-design-costume-design-dr-mgr) | Bachelor's Fashion Design | 3 years | English | ₹25,000–₹85,000 |
| [B.Sc. Fashion Design (Luxury Brand Management)](https://www.studentstraffic.com/b-sc-fashion-design-luxury-brand-management-dr-mgr) | Bachelor's Fashion Design | 3 years | English | ₹25,000–₹85,000 |
| [B.Sc. Fashion Design](https://www.studentstraffic.com/b-sc-fashion-design-dr-mgr) | Bachelor's Fashion Design | 3 years | English | ₹25,000–₹85,000 |
| [B.Sc. Fashion Design (Boutique Management)](https://www.studentstraffic.com/b-sc-fashion-design-boutique-management-dr-mgr) | Bachelor's Fashion Design | 3 years | English | ₹25,000–₹85,000 |
| [B.Sc. Film Technology](https://www.studentstraffic.com/b-sc-film-technology-dr-mgr) | Bachelor's Film & TV | 3 years | English | ₹25,000–₹85,000 |
| [B.A. Human Resource Management](https://www.studentstraffic.com/b-a-human-resource-management-dr-mgr) | Bachelor's HRM | 3 years | English | ₹15,000–₹45,000 |
| [B.Sc. Hotel Management and Catering Technology](https://www.studentstraffic.com/b-sc-hotel-management-and-catering-technology-dr-mgr) | Bachelor's Hospitality | 3 years | English | ₹35,000–₹75,000 |
| [B.Sc. Industrial Safety](https://www.studentstraffic.com/b-sc-industrial-safety-dr-mgr) | Bachelor's Industrial Safety | 3 years | English | ₹25,000–₹85,000 |
| [B.Sc. Animation and Visual Communication](https://www.studentstraffic.com/b-sc-animation-and-visual-communication-dr-mgr) | Bachelor's Media | 3 years | English | ₹25,000–₹85,000 |
| [Bachelor of Physical Education and Sports](https://www.studentstraffic.com/bachelor-of-physical-education-and-sports-dr-mgr) | Bachelor's Physical Education | 3 years | English | Fee plan on request |
| [B.A. Political Science](https://www.studentstraffic.com/b-a-political-science-dr-mgr) | Bachelor's Political Science | 3 years | English | ₹15,000–₹45,000 |
| [B.Sc. Psychology](https://www.studentstraffic.com/b-sc-psychology-dr-mgr) | Bachelor's Psychology | 3 years | English | ₹25,000–₹85,000 |
| [B.Sc. Surveying and Spatial Science](https://www.studentstraffic.com/b-sc-surveying-and-spatial-science-dr-mgr) | Bachelor's Surveying and Spatial Science | 3 years | English | ₹25,000–₹85,000 |
| [B.Sc. Information Science and Cyber Forensics](https://www.studentstraffic.com/b-sc-information-science-and-cyber-forensics-dr-mgr) | Bachelor’s Cybersecurity | 3 years | English | ₹25,000–₹85,000 |
| [M.A. English](https://www.studentstraffic.com/m-a-english-dr-mgr) | M.A. English | 2 years | English | ₹15,000–₹75,000 |
| [M.Com. Banking Management](https://www.studentstraffic.com/m-com-banking-management-dr-mgr) | M.Com | 2 years | English | ₹28,000–₹45,000 |
| [M.Com. General](https://www.studentstraffic.com/m-com-general-dr-mgr) | M.Com | 2 years | English | ₹28,000–₹45,000 |
| [M.Sc. Biotechnology](https://www.studentstraffic.com/m-sc-biotechnology-dr-mgr) | M.Sc. Biotechnology | 2 years | English | ₹15,000–₹75,000 |
| [M.Sc. Cyber Forensics and Information Security](https://www.studentstraffic.com/m-sc-cyber-forensics-and-information-security-dr-mgr) | M.Sc. Cyber Security | 2 years | English | ₹15,000–₹75,000 |
| [M.Sc. Game Art](https://www.studentstraffic.com/m-sc-game-art-dr-mgr) | Master's Animation & Games | 2 years | English | ₹15,000–₹75,000 |
| [M.Sc. Criminology and Forensic Science](https://www.studentstraffic.com/m-sc-criminology-and-forensic-science-dr-mgr) | Master's Criminology | 2 years | English | ₹15,000–₹75,000 |
| [M.A. Human Resource Management](https://www.studentstraffic.com/m-a-human-resource-management-dr-mgr) | Master's HRM | 2 years | English | ₹15,000–₹75,000 |
| [M.Sc. Hotel Management and Catering Technology](https://www.studentstraffic.com/m-sc-hotel-management-and-catering-technology-dr-mgr) | Master's Hospitality | 2 years | English | ₹35,000–₹75,000 |
| [M.Sc. Animation and Visual Communication](https://www.studentstraffic.com/m-sc-animation-and-visual-communication-dr-mgr) | Master's Media | 2 years | English | ₹15,000–₹75,000 |
| [M.Sc. Real Estate Valuation](https://www.studentstraffic.com/m-sc-real-estate-valuation-dr-mgr) | Master's Real Estate Valuation | 2 years | English | ₹15,000–₹75,000 |
| [Master of Social Work](https://www.studentstraffic.com/master-of-social-work-dr-mgr) | Master's Social Work | 2 years | English | ₹15,000–₹75,000 |

## Why students choose it

- Compare regular arts, science, commerce, social science and hospitality degrees with exact entry requirements.
- Review university-published native programme-fee ranges before requesting an itemised admission offer.
- Distinguish the Chennai faculty route from separate constituent-institution and off-campus admissions.

## Things to consider

- Programme-fee ranges vary by specialisation and academic pattern; confirm final charges for the exact route.
- Some entries verify a narrower prior-qualification route where published eligibility statements differ.
- An academic degree does not automatically provide a professional licence, registration or guaranteed job.

## Best fit for

- Applicants who meet the degree-specific verified domestic qualification and university admission conditions.
- Students comparing a regular Chennai arts or science degree with specialist practical or project work.
- Graduates seeking a named regular postgraduate route with a confirmed prior-qualification match.

## Campus and city

The Chennai university contact campus is at Maduravoyal on E.V.R. Periyar Salai. Arts and science departments publish regular coursework and practical curricula alongside student academic activities. Confirm the actual teaching block with the department; ARNI off-campus and Bengaluru constituent-college entries have separate location and admission scope.

The university’s Chennai address is Maduravoyal on E.V.R. Periyar Salai, while its corporate office is in T-Nagar. These are different locations. Use the assigned teaching campus when planning daily travel, accommodation and reporting, rather than treating the corporate office or another group institution as the study location.

The faculty regulations combine core subjects with practical learning, projects, internships and skill courses as prescribed by the curriculum. They also provide for programme-level assessments and faculty advising. The actual practical component differs across laboratory science, computing, media, commerce, social science and hospitality degrees; confirm the selected curriculum and department arrangements. An academic award does not by itself confer a regulated professional licence or employment entitlement.


## Hostel, food and safety

The university prospectus describes separate hostels for male and female students, furnished rooms, dining areas, laundry facilities, Internet access and resident staff. Confirm the hostel serving the assigned teaching block, room availability, allocation rules and complete charges before arranging a stay. Accommodation is separate from the published programme-fee range.

The prospectus describes campus canteens serving South and North Indian meals and other food options. Check current mess or canteen availability, special dietary requirements and charges for the assigned teaching campus; food costs are separate from the programme-fee quotation.

The hostel description identifies security staff, surveillance cameras, access control and resident support. These measures do not guarantee safety; ask for current reporting rules, local emergency contacts and grievance support for the assigned campus.

The university describes library print and electronic resources, study facilities and student support services. Faculty regulations provide academic counselling and advisers. Confirm access, timing and assistance with the chosen department and teaching campus.


## Frequently asked questions

### Which university is this?

This is Dr. M.G.R. Educational and Research Institute, a deemed-to-be university with its Chennai contact campus at Maduravoyal. It is separate from the Tamil Nadu Dr. M.G.R. Medical University and other institutions using the MGR name.

### Which campus does this listing cover?

These entries cover regular Chennai university faculties. ARNI off-campus, Bengaluru constituent medical colleges, online programmes and other group institutions have separate scope; confirm the teaching block named in the admission offer.

### What are the usual degree durations?

The faculty regulations define the standard undergraduate route as three years and postgraduate study as two years. Honours, integrated, professional, part-time and lateral-entry routes require their own duration and are not inferred from that standard.

### What language is used?

The 2022 faculty regulations specify English instruction, examinations and project reports. The common rules except language courses from the English requirement. Tamil, Hindi or French language degrees require their own medium verification.

### Which academic qualifications are needed?

Requirements differ by degree. Computing routes can require Mathematics, laboratory sciences specify relevant school subjects, and postgraduate degrees name qualifying prior awards. Read the qualification attached to the exact offering before applying.

### Why do some entries name a narrower qualifying route?

Some university eligibility statements differ by source. Those entries cover the prior qualification supported by both statements; they do not establish that every other applicant is prohibited. Ask the university to confirm additional pathways.

### What does the displayed programme fee cover?

The university publishes course-fee ranges by award category and says charges vary by specialisation and academic pattern. These are not isolated tuition amounts. Obtain the itemised final offer and budget separately for accommodation, daily living, transport and personal costs.

### How do I apply?

Register through the official university admission portal, select the exact Chennai programme and follow the application login instructions. The university’s process includes counselling, qualifying-document verification, enabled payments and final document submission before admission documentation is issued.

### Are entrance examinations the same for all degrees?

No common entrance examination is asserted for these regular arts and science entries. Follow the assessment or selection instructions issued for the exact programme; professional faculties and other routes have separate requirements.

### Can international students use these entries?

These entries verify the domestic route. The university has general international guidance, including qualification-equivalence and English-language conditions, but exact programme availability and international charges require university confirmation.

### Is campus logistics accommodation included?

Accommodation is separate from the programme quotation. The prospectus describes men’s and women’s campus logistics; ask about the campus logistics serving the actual teaching block, allocation, room options, meals, deposits and current charges.

### When does the next intake start?

Use the university’s newly notified application and reporting schedule. An exact next first-entry month is not independently established here, and these entries do not promise an open or future admission window.


## Sources

- [Current 2026 programme and qualification portal](https://admissions.drmgrdu.ac.in/) (checked 2026-10-25)
- [Official qualification table](https://drmgrdu.ac.in/admissions/eligibility-criteria/) (checked 2026-10-25)
- [Faculty regulations 2022](https://drmgrdu.ac.in/uploads/Regulations/2022/Part%20IX_A_22.pdf) (checked 2026-10-25)
- [Current 2026–27 fee table](https://drmgrdu.ac.in/admissionss/) (checked 2026-10-25)
- [Prospectus 2025](https://drmgrdu.ac.in/uploads/admission/DRMGRDU_Prospectus_2025.pdf) (checked 2026-10-25)
- [UGC deemed register](https://deemed.ugc.ac.in/Home/ListOfDeemedToBeUniversity) (checked 2026-10-25)
- [UGC graded autonomy](https://deemed.ugc.ac.in/Home/ListOfAutonomyCategory) (checked 2026-10-25)
- [University international guidance](https://drmgrdu.ac.in/admissions/international-student-cell-isc/) (checked 2026-10-25)

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