Dr. M.G.R. Educational and Research Institute, Chennai is a private deemed-to-be university set up in 1988 by TMT Kannammal Educational Trust. It is named after Dr. M.G. Ramachandran, the former Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu. The university is approved by the University Grants Commission (UGC) and has NAAC accreditation with an A+ grade. Its medical courses are recognised by the National Medical Commission (NMC), while its dental courses are recognised by the Dental Council of India (DCI).

In the NIRF Rankings 2025, the university is placed at #30 in Dental and #32 in Architecture. It also appears in the 151 to 200 band in Overall and the 151 to 200 band in Engineering.

The Chennai campus covers 300 acres. It brings together a teaching hospital, dental college, engineering schools, law college, and management institute on the same campus.

  • Medical: MBBS (INR 1.25 Crore, 5.5 years) and MD/MS in 17+ specialities (INR 1.95 Crore, 3 years)
  • Dental: BDS (INR 22.5 Lakhs, 5 years) and MDS in 8 specialities
  • Allied Health Sciences: BPT (INR 22 Lakhs), B.Sc Nursing (INR 5.3 Lakhs), and B.Sc courses in Cardiac Care, MLT, Optometry, and Physiotherapy-related areas
  • Engineering: B.Tech in 20+ specialisations such as CSE, AI, Data Science, EEE, Mechanical, and Civil (INR 5.2 Lakhs, 4 years)
  • Pharmacy: B.Pharm (INR 8 Lakhs, 4 years) and D.Pharm (INR 1.8 Lakhs)
  • Architecture: B.Arch (INR 3.5 Lakhs, 5 years) and M.Arch (INR 3.2 Lakhs, 2 years)
  • Management: MBA in 20+ specialisations (INR 3.4 Lakhs, 2 years) and MCA (INR 2 to 2.2 Lakhs)
  • Law: BALLB Hons. (INR 5.9 Lakhs, 5 years) and LLB Hons. (INR 5.5 Lakhs, 3 years)
  • Science, Arts and Commerce: B.Sc (INR 4.5 Lakhs), B.Com (INR 2.7 Lakhs), BCA (INR 3.3 Lakhs), BBA (INR 3.3 Lakhs), BA (INR 90,000), and related PG programmes

The full B.Tech fee is INR 5.2 Lakhs for 4 years. MBA students pay INR 3.4 Lakhs for 2 years. The MBBS management quota fee is INR 1.25 Crore for the 5-year programme.

The latest placement cycle recorded a highest package of INR 25 LPA. For B.Tech and management batches, the average package range is INR 5 to 7 LPA.

Admission Update: Dr. M.G.R. Educational and Research Institute admissions for the 2026-27 session are currently underway. MBBS and BDS admission is based on NEET UG 2026. B.Tech admission is through TNEA 2026. NEET PG 2026 counselling for MD/MS/MDS seats is in progress.

Dr. M.G.R. Educational and Research Institute Admission Dates 2026

Admission to different courses at Dr. M.G.R. Educational and Research Institute depends on the programme. NEET UG is used for MBBS, BDS, Nursing, and Allied Health courses. TNEA is used for B.Tech admission, while NEET PG is used for MD, MS, and MDS admission.

EventDate
MBBS/BDS Counselling through TN MEDACAugust to September 2026
NEET PG Counselling for MD/MS/MDSAugust to October 2026

Subject to revision. Kindly check with the official sources to confirm

The table below shows the entrance exams accepted for each main course group.

Course FamilyExam Accepted
MBBS, BDS, B.Sc Nursing, Allied Health B.ScNEET UG (mandatory)
MD, MS, MDSNEET PG (mandatory)
B.TechTNEA, JEE Main, or DRMGRDU MET
B.Pharm, D.PharmNEET UG or TNPCEE Pharmacy counselling
MBA, MCATANCET, CAT, MAT, or management entrance
M.TechGATE or TANCET
BALLB, LLB, M.Com, BA, B.Sc, B.Com, BCA, BBADirect application based on qualifying marks

Dr. M.G.R. Educational and Research Institute Courses and Fees

Dr. M.G.R. Educational and Research Institute has more than 100 programmes in medicine, dental science, allied health, engineering, pharmacy, architecture, management, law, science, and arts. The main courses, eligibility rules, duration, and total fees are listed below.

CourseDurationEligibilityFee
MBBS5.5 years10+2 PCB 50%, NEET UGINR 1.25 Crore
BDS5 years10+2 PCB 50%, NEET UGINR 22.5 Lakhs
BPT (Physiotherapy)4.5 years10+2 PCB 50%INR 22 Lakhs
B.Sc Nursing4 years10+2 PCB 45%, NEET UGINR 5.3 Lakhs
B.Pharm4 years10+2 PCM/PCB 45%, NEET or pharmacy entranceINR 8 Lakhs
B.Tech (CSE, ECE, AI, Data Science, etc.)4 years10+2 PCM 60%, JEE Main/TNEA/METINR 5.2 Lakhs
B.Arch5 years10+2 Maths 50%, NATAINR 3.5 Lakhs
BALLB Hons. / BBALLB Hons.5 years10+2 any stream 45%, CLAT or directINR 5.9 Lakhs
B.Sc (General Science, IT, AI, Data Science, etc.)3 years10+2 PCM/PCB 50%INR 4.5 Lakhs
B.Com (various streams)3 years10+2 Commerce or any stream 50%INR 2.7 Lakhs
BCA / BBA3 years10+2 with Maths (BCA) or any stream (BBA) 50%INR 3.3 Lakhs
BA (various streams)3 years10+2 any stream 50%INR 90,000
MBA (all specialisations)2 yearsGraduation min 50%, management entranceINR 3.4 Lakhs
M.Tech (all specialisations)2 yearsB.Tech min 55%, GATE or TANCETINR 1.8 Lakhs
MCA (all specialisations)2 yearsB.Sc/BCA with Maths min 50%INR 2 to 2.2 Lakhs
MD/MS (PG Medical)3 yearsMBBS with NEET PGINR 1.95 Crore
MDS (PG Dental)3 yearsBDS with NEET PGINR 9 Lakhs to INR 51 Lakhs

Subject to revision. Kindly check with the official sources to confirm

Allied Health B.Sc courses such as Medical Laboratory Technology, Optometry, Cardiac Care, and Emergency and Trauma Care have fees in the range of INR 6.3 Lakhs for 3 years. B.Sc Cardiac Perfusion Technology and B.Sc Cardiac Care Technology cost INR 21 Lakhs because these courses need specialised clinical facilities.

Dr. M.G.R. Educational and Research Institute Admission Process

Admission at Dr. M.G.R. Educational and Research Institute is based on the course chosen by the student. Medical and dental courses need NEET scores, engineering uses TNEA, JEE Main, or MET, and some courses allow direct admission through qualifying marks.

MBBS and BDS Admission

For MBBS and BDS, admission is fully based on NEET UG. The university does not hold a separate entrance test for these two courses.

  • Eligibility: 10+2 with PCB and at least 50% aggregate marks (45% for reserved categories)
  • NEET UG score is compulsory. Seats are filled through Tamil Nadu MEDAC counselling for state quota seats and through All-India Quota counselling for some seats
  • For General Category management quota seats at Dr. MGRDU, the MBBS NEET UG cutoff usually stays in the 350 to 500 score range
  • Minimum age: 17 years as on December 31 of the admission year

B.Tech Admission

Students can enter B.Tech through TNEA counselling, JEE Main scores, or the university's MET, which means Management Entrance Test.

  • Eligibility: 10+2 with PCM and at least 60% aggregate marks (55% for reserved categories)
  • The merit list is prepared using TNEA rank or JEE Main percentile
  • Specialisations include CSE, CSE-AI, CSE-Data Science, ECE, EEE, Mechanical, Civil, Biomedical, Mechatronics, and more

MBA, MCA, and M.Tech Admission

MBA admission accepts TANCET, CAT, MAT, XAT, CMAT, or ATMA scores. MCA admission needs TANCET or direct admission through UG marks. M.Tech admission is based on GATE or TANCET scores.

Allied Health, Nursing, and Pharmacy Admission

For B.Sc Nursing and allied health programmes, NEET UG is the main selection score. BPT admission does not need NEET UG and is based on 10+2 PCB marks. For some B.Pharm quota seats, NEET UG may be needed as per Tamil Nadu pharmacy council rules.

Law Admission

BALLB and LLB admission is offered through CLAT scores or direct merit in the qualifying exam. For BALLB, students need 10+2 in any stream with at least 45% marks.

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

Dr. M.G.R. Educational and Research Institute has a placement cell that mainly supports engineering, management, and IT students. Medical and dental students usually move into clinical careers instead of campus placement roles.

The highest package reported is INR 25 LPA, offered by Larsen and Toubro. B.Tech graduates receive average packages in the range of INR 5 to 7 LPA. Recruiters include TCS, Infosys, Wipro, Cognizant, Hexaware, IBM, and Deloitte.

MBBS and BDS graduates commonly prepare for NEET PG to enter MD, MS, or MDS programmes, start clinical practice, or choose government service. Nursing and allied health graduates often begin in hospital clinical roles with starting salaries between INR 2.5 to 4.5 LPA.

Note: The placement data for Dr. M.G.R. Educational and Research Institute mainly covers engineering, IT, and management batches. Medical, dental, nursing, and allied health graduates are outside these figures because their first career step depends on clinical licensing and PG entrance routes.

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

Dr. M.G.R. Educational and Research Institute appears in four NIRF 2025 categories. Dental and Architecture are its strongest areas, with both categories placed within the top 35 in India.

Ranking BodyCategory2025 Rank
NIRFDental30
NIRFArchitecture32
NIRFEngineering151 to 200 band
NIRFOverall151 to 200 band

The university also has a QS I-GAUGE Diamond rating. Some engineering programmes have NBA accreditation, and the attached teaching hospital has NABH accreditation.

Dr. M.G.R. Educational and Research Institute Campus and Infrastructure

Dr. M.G.R. Educational and Research Institute has a 300-acre campus in Chennai. The campus includes a teaching hospital with more than 1,300 beds, a dental hospital, research laboratories, engineering departments, and management facilities.

Hostels are available separately for boys and girls, with annual fees from INR 60,000 to INR 80,000. Students also have access to a central library, sports facilities, a canteen, and simulation labs for clinical training. The teaching hospital is used for practical training by MBBS, BDS, Nursing, and Allied Health students.

Dr. M.G.R. Educational and Research Institute vs SRM Institute vs Saveetha Institute

Students looking at private deemed universities in Chennai often compare Dr. M.G.R. Educational and Research Institute with SRM Institute of Science and Technology and Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical Sciences (SIMATS), especially for medical and engineering options.

ParameterDr. MGRDU, ChennaiSRM IST, ChennaiSaveetha Institute (SIMATS)
Established198819851988
TypePrivate Deemed UniversityPrivate Deemed UniversityPrivate Deemed University
NAAC GradeA+A++A+
NIRF Dental Rank (2025)30-1
NIRF Engineering Band (2025)151 to 20011-
B.Tech Fee (4 years)INR 5.2 LakhsINR 7 to 12 LakhsINR 4 to 8 Lakhs
MBBS Fee (Management Quota)INR 1.25 Crore-INR 1.2 to 1.5 Crore

Dr. MGRDU has an edge in Dental rankings and offers competitive B.Tech fees. SRM IST ranks higher for engineering and overall NIRF standing, so it suits students focused on engineering. SIMATS leads in dental research and is similar for medical fees and allied health coverage.

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

Ques. Does Dr. M.G.R. Educational and Research Institute have deemed university status?

Ans. Yes, Dr. M.G.R. Educational and Research Institute is a private deemed-to-be university under Section 3 of the UGC Act. It has NAAC accreditation with an A+ grade. Its respective programmes are recognised by bodies such as NMC, DCI, AICTE, and other regulators.

Ques. How much is the MBBS fee at Dr. MGRDU?

Ans. The MBBS management quota fee at Dr. M.G.R. Educational and Research Institute is INR 1.25 Crore for the full 5-year course. Government and All India Quota seats have lower fees fixed by the regulatory fee committee. NEET UG is compulsory for admission.

Ques. Where does Dr. M.G.R. Educational and Research Institute stand in NIRF 2025?

Ans. In NIRF Rankings 2025, Dr. M.G.R. Educational and Research Institute is ranked #30 in Dental and #32 in Architecture. It is also in the 151 to 200 band for both Engineering and Overall categories.

Ques. What packages are offered during Dr. M.G.R. Educational and Research Institute placements?

Ans. Dr. MGRDU has recorded a highest package of INR 25 LPA. For B.Tech and MBA graduates, the average package range is INR 5 to 7 LPA. TCS, Infosys, Wipro, Cognizant, Hexaware, and Deloitte are among the recruiters.

Ques. Are hostel rooms provided at Dr. M.G.R. Educational and Research Institute?

Ans. Yes, the university has separate hostel facilities for male and female students. The hostel fee is INR 60,000 to INR 80,000 per annum.

Ques. Which exam is accepted for B.Tech admission at Dr. MGRDU?

Ans. For B.Tech admission, Dr. M.G.R. Educational and Research Institute accepts TNEA rank, JEE Main score, or its own Management Entrance Test (MET). Students must pass 10+2 with PCM and have at least 60% aggregate marks.

Ques. Is there a hospital attached to Dr. MGRDU for medical training?

Ans. Yes, Dr. M.G.R. Educational and Research Institute runs a teaching hospital with more than 1,300 beds on its Chennai campus. It is used for clinical training by MBBS, BDS, Nursing, and Allied Health Science students and has NABH accreditation.