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

The Dr. M.G.R. University is a university with its main campus in the city of Chennai in The INDIAN state of Tamil Nadu, and a second campus in Arni.

It was founded by A.C. Shanmugam under the Kannamal Educational Trust. Dr. M.G.R. Engineering College and Thai Mooga Ambagai Dental College were established in 1987 and 1991 respectively. These two colleges were then merged into a single institution, the Dr. M.G.R. University, by the Ministry of Human Resource Development and the University Grants Commission.

Infrastructure

The institute, after it became a university, improved its infrastructure by constructing a series of new buildings: the Ramunujam Block, A. P. J. Abdul Kalam Block, Mother Theresa Block, New Block, Ganesh Block and the hostel at the Kuvam river between Dr. M.G.R. Engineering College and Thaimoogambagai Dental College. A second campus was also created at Arni, increasing the teaching faculty's strength

Controversy

In 2005 the government of Tamil Nadu demolished the Ganesh Block , as it was built in a public property without planning permission. The hostel in Kuvam was also demolished, and students were sent home. They eventually were able to finish their courses on a shift basis, like part-time engineering students.

In February 2006, the AICTE issued notice to all accredited universities that their courses would not be recognised without prior approval from AICTE. The High Court finally delivered a clear verdict that accredited universities and university-level institutions don't require AICTE recognition. Since it is UGC recognised. AICTE notifications ceased and the student community was freed from the problem, for which their campaigning on this issue for recogination of their qualifications

Regrowth

Subsequently, leadership of the institution was given to A.C.S. Arun Kumar, the son of A.C. Shanmugam, who assembled a teaching faculty. Admission of 30% of students got admission through All India Engineering Entrance Examination.and He encouraged students at research works, and made scholarships for the SC and BC community as per govt norms. After all these difficulties, the A.C.S Medical College and Rajarajeshwari Engineering College were brought into this dr mgr university. The university once again rebuilt New Block, First Year Blocks and Anna Block, and student number increased to 3055 in engineering.

Courses offered

The university offers the following courses:

• MBBS
• BDS
• MDS
• BSC(Nursing)
• MSc(Nursing)
• BPT
• MPT
• BSc(Catering Technology)
• MSc(Catering Technology)
• BA, BSc in physics, chemistry, English and computer sciences
• BTech, MTech and PhD in engineering
• MCA
• MBA

Constituent colleges

The following colleges are members of the Institute:

• Dr. M.G.R. Engineering College
• Rajarajeshwrai Cngineering College
• A.C.S. Medical College
• Thaimooga Ambigai Dental College
• Arni campus
• Institute of catering sciences
• Institute of nusing & physiotheraphy
• Institute of humanites & sciences
• Institute of teacher training
• Institute of computer applications
• institute of Menagement

Placements

Graduates of the university were assisted by the university's placements scheme, which conducts special courses to develop employable skills, and were hired by well-known companies including :

• Infosys
• Ashok Leyland
• Ford
• Wipro
• TCS
• Cognizant Technology Solutions
• Kingfisher Airlines
• Sutherland
• HCL
• Sathyam

Achievements

1. dr mgr university ranked 4 among indian universites by financial express of indian express group1

2.mechanical dept of dr mgr university was ranked 3 among all engneering colleges of tamil nadu

3. drive less car by mechanical engineering students is accepted and appreciated by ford

4. microsoft even appeciated computer Department Of dr mgr university

futureplans

1. to bring off campus in bangalore by bringing acs group of colleges under MHRD notification through UGC 2. to conduct programmes on traditional medicine siddha , ayurveda,& unani by opening faculty of indian medicine in colleges ACS medical college 3. to construct homeopathy college in tambaram 4. to offer dual degree 5. study abroad program 6.to offer full waiver to 101 students under ACS scholorship under merit quota 7. a.c arunkumar scholorship to university rank holders 8. stipend for students for B.tech though aieee and M.tech through gate