Gandhigram University Admission 2024: Dates, Course Wise Eligibility Criteria, Application and Admission Process

Payal Biswas

Updated On: December 22, 2023 11:57 am IST

Gandhigram University Admission 2024 will commence soon. Candidates can find important dates, eligibility requirements, application forms, and information about the admissions process in this article.

Gandhigram University Admission 2024: Dates, Course Wise Eligibility Criteria, Application and Admission Process

Gandhigram University admission process 2024 for UG programs will commence soon. Gandhigram University admission 2024 is accepted through the Common University Entrance Test (CUET) for both undergraduate and graduate programmes.

Gandhigram University came into force in 1956 under the Ministry of India. This university was founded to encourage a classless and casteless society through instruction and training. Gandhiji’s idea of Nai Talim was the pillar of its learning. In the year 1976, the University Grant Commission (UGC) declared it a Deemed to be University under section 3 of the UGC Act 1956. The university has been reaccredited with an “A” Grade by NAAC in 2010 and 2016. Gandhigram University was started with the mission of imparting knowledge to the rural part of the state to develop a self-reliant, self-governed and self-sufficient society. With its research, training, knowledge, and powerful education system it has immensely contributed to the overall development of the learners. Its extraordinary teaching embedded with core values and traditions has made it a prestigious institution in Tamil Nadu.

Gandhigram University offers its teaching through several disciplines including Diploma to Doctoral courses. All the courses are offered through 8 schools and 18 departments. Students prefer this university for its course structure, the education system it follows, and the teaching environment it offers to its students. It is expected that this year the university will enroll a large number of students in its different programmes through Gandhigram University Admission 2024.

Gandhigram University Admission 2024 Highlights 

The following are the highlights of Gandhigram University admission 2024:

Particulars

Details

University Name

Gandhigram University (Gandhigram Rural Institute)

Admission Session

2024-2024

Programmes Offered

D.Sc and D.Litt, PhD, Five Year Integrated Programmes, Post Graduate Diploma Programmes, UG Programmes, Professional Courses, Skill Based Programmes, Diploma and Certificate Programmes.

Mode of Application

Online

Official Website of Gandhigram University

https://www.ruraluniv.ac.in/

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Gandhigram University 2024 Important Dates

Important dates of Gandhigram University Admission 2024 are mentioned below:

Event

Dates

CUET UG 2024 Application Form Release Date

To Be Announced

Last day for submission of CUET UG 2024 Application Form

To Be Announced

CUET UG 2024 Application Form Correction Window

To Be Announced

Release of CUET UG 2024 Admit Card

To Be Announced

CUET UG 2024 Exam Date

To Be Announced

CUET PG 2024 Application Form Release Date

To Be Announced

Last day for submission of CUET PG 2024 Application Form

To Be Announced

Last date of successful transaction of fee (CUET PG)

To Be Announced

CUET PG 2024 Application Form Correction Window

To Be Announced

Gandhigram University Admission 2024 Eligibility Criteria

Like all the other universities, Gandhigram University also sets eligibility norms for the selection of applicants. Candidates need to satisfy those norms to ensure successful admission. Eligibility Criteria for Gandhigram University Admission 2024 are detailed below:

Eligibility Criteria of Gandhigram University PG Courses (Four Semesters)

Gandhigram University admission 2024 eligibility criteria for PG courses are mentioned below:

Programmes

Eligibility Criteria

M. A English and Communicative Studies

A pass in B.A in English is required.

M. A Hindi

Candidates must have a pass in B.A in Hindi or any undergraduate degree with Hindi in part 1/ Visharad is eligible for the course

M. A Tamil and Indian Literature

Must be qualified in B.A Tamil or B.Lit Tamil with at least 50% marks.

M. A Gandhian Studies and Peace Science

A pass in the undergraduate degree

M. A Rural Development Studies

Candidates need to be qualified with a UG degree in rural development/humanities/ social sciences

M. A Economics

A pass in the undergraduate degree

M.Sc Chemistry

Graduation in B.Sc Chemistry along with Physics and Mathematics/ Botany/ Zoology as subsidiary subjects

M.Sc Physics

  • Graduation in B.Sc Physics
  • Mathematics must be studied as one of the subjects.

M.Sc Mathematics

Candidates must have a graduation degree in Applied Mathematics/ Mathematics

M.Sc Botany

Candidates must be graduates in B.Sc Botany/ Plant Biotechnology/ Plant Biology and other branches of plant sciences

M.Sc Zoology

Candidates need to have a pass in B.Sc Zoology

M.Sc Food Science and Nutrition

Pass in B.Sc Food Science and Nutrition/ B.Sc Home Science/ B.Sc Food Service Management and Dietetics/ Associated subjects in Food Science and Nutrition

M.Sc Microbiology

B.Sc degree in Microbiology/ Biology/Biochemistry/ Bio-Technology/ Food Technology/ Dairy Science/ Zoology/ Food Science/ Medical Lab Technology/ Botany and allied subjects of Biological Sciences.

M.Sc Home Science Extension and Communication

B.Sc degree in Home Science/ allied subjects of specialization in Home Science

M.Sc Applied Geology and Geomatics

B.Sc degree in Applied Geology/ B.Sc Geology/ equivalent  

M.Sc Textiles and Fashion Design

B.Sc degree in Textile and Fashion Design/ Costume and Fashion Design/ Apparel Design/ Fashion Design and its related area of specialisation/ B.Sc Home Science with textiles and relevant field

M.Sc Geoinformatics

Must be an undergraduate in Engineering, Sciences & Technology disciplines

Eligibility Criteria of Gandhigram University 5-year Integrated Programmes (Ten Semesters)

Gandhigram University admission 2024 eligibility criteria for five-year integrated courses are mentioned below:

Programmes

Eligibility Criteria

M. A Sociology

Must be qualified in Higher Secondary Examination in any stream or equivalent

M. A Development Administration

Must be qualified in Higher Secondary Examination in any stream or equivalent

Eligibility Criteria of Gandhigram University PG Diploma Courses (Two Semesters)

Gandhigram University admission 2024 eligibility criteria for PG diploma courses is mentioned below:

Programmes

Eligibility Criteria

PG Diploma in Epigraphy

M.A in Tamil/ History/ Sanskrit/ Indian Culture

PG Diploma in Yoga

Candidates should pass any Undergraduate Degree

PG Diploma in Applied Gerontology

Candidates should pass any Undergraduate Degree

PG Diploma in Spatial Technologies

Candidates should possess a UG degree in sciences, Engineering and Technology Disciplines

PG Diploma in Sustainable Social Development

Candidates should pass any Undergraduate Degree

PG Diploma in Sanitary Inspector’s Course

Graduation in B.Sc Chemistry +Biology/Botany & Zoology in Higher Secondary or Pass in B.Sc, B.Ed, Chemistry of GRI.

Eligibility Criteria of Gandhigram University UG Courses (Six Semesters)

Gandhigram University admission 2024 eligibility criteria for UG courses is mentioned below:

Programmes

Eligibility Criteria

B.A Economics

Must pass the Higher Secondary Examination or its equivalent

B.COM (Cooperation)

Must pass the Higher Secondary Examination or its equivalent

B.Sc Physics

Must be qualified in Higher Secondary Examinations/ equivalent with Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics.

B.Sc Mathematics

Must be qualified in Higher Secondary Examinations/ equivalent with Mathematics, Chemistry, Physics, Biology or Computer Science

B.Sc Chemistry

Must be qualified in Higher Secondary Examinations/ equivalent with Chemistry, Mathematics, Physics, Biology or Computer Science

B.Sc Home Science

Must be qualified in Higher Secondary Examinations/ equivalent with Home Science studied in academic stream/ Science/ Nursing studied in the vocational stream with Physics/ Chemistry/Biology

B.Sc Geology

Must be qualified in Higher Secondary Examinations/ equivalent with Chemistry, Physics and Mathematics/ Biology/ Botany/ Zoology/ Computer Science or any other subjects

B.Sc Computer Science

Must be qualified in Higher Secondary Examinations/ equivalent with Computer Science/ Mathematics as one of the compulsory subjects.

B.Sc Textile and Fashion Design

Must be qualified in Higher Secondary Examinations/ equivalent with Tailoring as Vocational subject/ Home Science/ stream/ Home Science with Dress Designing/ Science

B.Sc Microbiology

Must be qualified in Higher Secondary Examinations/ equivalent in science stream with Zoology/ Biology/ Microbiology/ Botany/ Bio-Chemistry

BBA

Must pass the higher secondary examination or its equivalent and vocational stream with the below-mentioned subjects:

  • Accountancy and Auditing
  • Baking and Confectionery
  • Food Preservation with Biology
  • Agro-Based Industries
  • Banking Assistant with Commerce
  • Food Preservation
  • Marketing and Salesmanship
  • Office Secretaryship with Accountancy
  • Banking Assistant with Accountancy
  • Banking Assistant with Commerce
  • Cooperative Management with Commerce
  • Office Secretaryship with shorthand
  • Office Secretaryship
  • Business management small industries

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Other Courses Offered for Gandhigram University Admission 2024

Gandhigram University offers multiple courses targeting to development of the overall potential of the students. Some of these courses are listed below:

Professional Courses

Skill Based Programmes

Diploma Programmes

B.Tech Civil Engineering

B.Voc Farm Equipments Operation and Maintenance

Diploma in Textile Technology

B.Tech Civil Engineering( Lateral Entry)

B.Voc Renewable Energy

Diploma in Agriculture

M.Tech Renewable Energy

B.Voc Multimedia Production Technology

Diploma in Yoga

MCA

B.Voc Food Processing

MBA

B.Voc Food Testing and Quality Evaluation

BSc, B.Ed

B.Voc Dairy Production and Technology

B.Ed

D.Voc Software Development

M.Ed

D.Voc Refrigeration and Air Conditioning

Gandhigram University Certificate Programmes

The Certificate Programmes for Ganidigram University are prepared and offered for the students as well as for the rural youth and women. Advertisements for these programmes will be released by the university authority on the university’s official website. The university will announce the minimum qualification for each certificate programme through an advertisement before admission. Tabulated here are the departments and their certificate programmes:

Department/ School/ Centre

Certificate Programmes

Tamil

  • Translation
  • News Reading and Anchoring
  • Epigraphy
  • Folk Arts

English and Foreign Language

  • Spoken English
  • French

Rural Health

  • Cancer Rehabilitation
  • Home Health Aide
  • General Duty Assistant
  • Geriatric Care

Geoinformatics

  • Satellite Image Processing

Biology

  • Biofertilizer Production Technology

Rural Energy

  • Energy Auditing

Applied Geology

  • Disaster Mitigation and Management

Computer Science and Applications

  • Mobile Applications

Lifelong Learning and Extension

  • Digital Photography

Malayalam

  • Functional Malayalam

Gandhigram University Application Process 2024

Gandhigram University decided to take part in the CUET 2024 exam and declared that admissions to the UG programmes (except B.Voc) will be done through CUET 2024. For the other courses, the university is following the general application procedure it usually follows for every year’s admission. Described below is the application process for Gandhigram University Admission 2024.

Application Process for UG courses through CUET

Applications for Gandhigram University UG courses (except B.Voc) were done through the NTA conducted CUET exam 2024. The last date of application was March 30, 2024. Below-mentioned is the step-by-step process the applicant went through for the UG courses applied via CUET:

Step 1: Applicants had to visit the official portal, www.cuet.samarth.ac.in, to fill out the CUET 2024 UG application form.

Step 2: At the first stage, candidates had to provide basic details such as name, mobile no., email ID, and contact information to register. These data generated candidates’ login credentials.

Step 3: With these login credentials candidates had to log in and fill up the CUET 2024 application form with all the required details eg. personal details, academic details, domain preference, exam city preference etc.

Step 4: In the next stage, they had to upload the scanned-sized photograph, signature, and category certificates in the defined size.

Step 5:  On the completion of the application form fill-up, candidates had to pay CUET 2024 application fees through credit card/debit card/ internet banking.

The CUET 2024 application is over. Candidates are advised to visit the portal to check the latest updates on admit cards. 

Documents Required for Application Process

Here is the list of documents required for the application process 2024:

  • Valid Email-ID
  • Valid mobile number
  • Scanned copies of Photographs (passport sized)
  • Scanned signature (min 50kb)
  • Mark sheets of Class 10 and 12
  • Category Certificate (if any)
  • PWD Certificate (if any)

Gandhigram University 2024 Admission Application Fees

The application fees for national and international students are different. Listed below are the Gandhigram University 2024 for different programmes:

Courses

Online Application Fees

All UG courses

  • Rs. 600 (for national candidates)
  • USD 20 (for foreign candidates)

Diploma/ PG Diploma/ PG courses/ D.Voc/ B.Voc

  • Rs. 600 (for national candidates)
  • USD 20 (for foreign candidates)

PhD

SAARC and developing countries

Other Countries

  • Rs. 2000 (for national candidates)
  • USD 100
  • USD 200

Note: SC/ST candidates are allowed to apply for any one course without paying the application cost. They need to produce evidence to avail this opportunity.

Gandhigram University Admission Process 2024

No single admission procedure is followed for Gandhigram University 2024 Admission. Candidates are suggested to have adequate information related to the Gandhigram University Admission 2024 process. The course-wise admission process is described below:

UG Courses/5-year integrated/ B.Sc/B.Ed/B.Tech: Admission to UG programmes will be done according to the scores obtained in the CUET 2024 exam. If there will be seats available after admission through CUET, the university will select the candidates for those unfilled seats based on the following:

  • + 2 marks in Part III subjects
  • Reservation rules of Govt. of India

Diploma/ D.Voc./B.Voc Programmes: Admission to all these courses will be conducted through a counselling process. Candidates will be shortlisted depending on the scores of the higher secondary examination or its equivalent. It will be compulsory for the candidates to attend the counselling to confirm their seats.

PG/B.ED/PG Diploma: Candidates will be selected through the scores obtained in the Entrance test arranged by the university.

The university will allow the candidates for final admission depending on the document verification round. Candidates applying for the PG programmes need to provide a consolidated statement detailing the marks attained in the qualifying examination. The last date for submission of the marks for PG programmes is soon. If the candidates fail to do so, the provisional admission will be cancelled.

Gandhigram Rural Institute UG Selection Criteria

Candidates who wish to apply to Gandhigram Rural Institute must take the NTA's Common University Entrance Exam (CUET). The merit list, which will be prepared based on the CUET scores, will be used for selection. General Test will be held under CUET 2024 for courses such as BA, BCom, and MA Integrated courses. The candidates will be chosen on the basis of their merit.

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