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    Gandhigram Rural Institute - 2023 Admission, Fees, Courses, Ranking, Placement

    • Dindigul (Tamil Nadu)
    • Deemed to be University
    • Approved by : AICTE
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    Gandhigram Rural Institute Dindigul Latest Update

    June 5, 2023 0:50 AM

    PhD Viva Voce Exam is scheduled to be conducted on Monday, July 3, 2023, 11 AM. The venue of the exam will be Anthar Bharthi Hall, GRI.

    May 31, 2023 10:17 AM

    Gandhigram Rural Institute Admission 2023 MAT 2023 May CBT exam will be held on June 4.

    May 29, 2023 10:18 AM

    Gandhigram Rural Institute Admission 2023: The last date to apply for admission is June 9, 2023.

    May 26, 2023 10:21 AM

    Gandhigram Rural Institute Admission 2023: The CUET UG 2023 exam will be conducted between May 21 to 31.

    May 24, 2023 10:57 AM

    CUET admit card 2023 second phase has been released by NTA on May 23. The CUET admit card 2023  or the hall ticket is available for download at the exam website. 

    May 19, 2023 10:41 AM

    The second centralised test for first year students of academic year 2022-23 is scheduled from May 23 to 25, 2023.

    May 17, 2023 10:47 AM

    NTA has released the exam dates for CUET UG 2023. The exam will be conducted between May 21 to 31.

    May 15, 2023 10:48 AM

    Gandhigram Rural Institute: NTA has released the city intimation slip. Candidates can check the slip at the official CUET UG 2023 website — cuet.samarth.ac.in.

    May 12, 2023 11:02 AM

    The last date to pay for the supplementary exam fee (or I year students of B.Ed./M.Ed./PG/PG Dip. programmes) is May 22, 2023. 

    May 5, 2023 10:50 AM

    Gandhigram Rural Institute CUET 2023 Notification: The NTA closed the CUET 2023 application correction window for the candidates.

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    Gandhigram Rural Institute Overview

    What's New at Gandhigram Rural Institute?

    As per Gandhigram Rural Institute admission 2023 latest notifications, NTA has started the registration process for CUET UG 2023. Candidates who will appear for the test for Gandhigram Rural Institute admission to undergraduate courses can apply online through the official website - cuet.samarth.ac.in.  The last date to apply is March 12, 2023.

    Gandhigram Rural Institute Dindigul is a private institution in Tamil Nadu and was established in 1956. The institute is accredited by NAAC with an “A” grade.  Gandhigram Rural Institute courses are offered at undergraduate and postgraduate levels in various specialisations, such as chemistry, physics, microbiology, civil engineering, agriculture, computer applications, and finance. Gandhigram Rural Institute admissions to the UG programmes are determined on the basis of CUET UG, whereas admission to PG and PG diploma is based on the entrance exam conducted by the institute. The Gandhigram Rural Institute placement team has enabled students to gain employment prospects with notable companies such as Code Nation, Amazon, Adobe, Infosys, TCS, and Nokia. 

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    Gandhigram Rural Institute Highlights

    Establishment year | Ownership Type1956 | Private Deemed University 
    AccreditationNAAC “A”
    RecognitionUGC
    LocationGandhigram, Dindigul District, Tamil Nadu-624302
    Campus FacilitiesLibrary, gymnasium, swimming pool, playing grounds
    SIMATS Official websitewww.ruraluniv.ac.in

    Gandhigram Rural Institute Courses

    Gandhigram Rural Institute course list includes various streams at the UG, PG, and PhD levels. Gandhigram Rural Institute offers BA, MA, B.Sc, M.Sc, B.Com, BBA, B.Tech, MCA, M.Tech, B.Ed, MBA, M.Ed, B.Voc, diploma, and PG diploma courses in various specialisations. The Gandhigram Rural Institute course fees is different for each course depending on curriculum and duration. The table below lists the Gandhigram Rural Institute fee structure for some of the courses.

    Gandhigram Rural Institute Fee Structure and Course List

    ProgrammeTotal Fees
    B.Sc in Mathematics/Physics/ Home ScienceRs 45370
    B.Sc in ChemistryRs 51370
    B.Sc in Computer ScienceRs 45210
    B.Sc in MicrobiologyRs 94910
    B.Tech. Civil Engg.Rs 131610
    B.Sc in Agri. (Hons.)Rs 263730
    B.Sc in B.Ed. (Mathematics/Physics)Rs 77780
    B.Sc in B.Ed. (Chemistry)Rs 83780
    MA in English and Communicative StudiesRs 41090
    M.Sc in MathematicsRs 40190
    M.Sc in PhysicsRs 40190
    M.Sc in ChemistryRs 50190
    M.Tech in Renewable EnergyRs 71890
    MCARs 42090
    MBARs 55990


     

    Gandhigram Rural Institute Admissions

    • Gandhigram Rural Institute admissions 2023 are open now for PhD courses. 
    • Candidates seeking admission to UG courses must appear for CUET UG. 
    • Admissions to PG, PG diploma, and B.Ed courses at Gandhigram Rural Institute are based on entrance tests conducted by the institute.
    • Gandhigram Rural Institute admission to diploma and vocational courses is through counselling based on marks obtained in higher secondary or its equivalent examinations. 
    • Admission to M.Tech in Renewable Energy programme is based on GATE score or based on entrance test conducted by Gandhigram Rural Institute. For admission to courses based on entrance exams, candidates are required to pass the entrance exams and then proceed with the Gandhigram Rural Institute admission process. 

    Gandhigram Rural Institute Eligibility Criteria

    ProgrammeMinimum Eligibility Requirements
    Skill Based Programmes (B.Voc / Diploma /Certificate)
    B.Voc (Farm Equipments Operation and Maintenance


     

    Candidates must have passed in higher secondary examinations or its equivalent.

    B.Voc (Footwear and Accessories Design
    B.Voc (Renewable Energy) 
    B.Voc (Multimedia Production Technology)
    B.Voc (Food Processing ) 
    B.Voc (Food Testing and Quality Evaluation)
    B.Voc (Dairy Production and Technology )
    B.Voc (Organic Agriculture and Enterprises Development)
    D.Voc (Refrigeration and Air Conditioning)
    D.Voc. Software Development 
    Diploma in Two Wheeler Mechanism and Maintenance
    Certificate in Two Wheeler TechnicianCandidates must be 10th pass or its equivalent, including NIOS.
    Diploma Programmes
    Diploma in Textile Technology

    Candidates must pass the 10+2 examinations or its equivalent with mathematics, physics, and chemistry in the academic stream or textile technology in the vocational stream with the following subjects:

    Textile Technology, Maintenance, and Servicing Textile Machinery

    Diploma in Agriculture

    Candidates must pass the 10+2 examinations or its equivalent with at least 50% marks in each subject under part III having any one of the following groups:

    Group I: physics, mathematics, chemistry, biology 

    Group II: physics, chemistry and biology with any one of the following elective subjects, biotechnology,

    microbiology, biochemistry, computer science and home

    science

    Group II (A): physics, chemistry, botany, and zoology. 

    Vocational Stream: Candidates must pass in 10+2 examinations or its equivalent with at least 50%

    marks each in biology and agricultural practices and

    in practical papers as well (a pass for SC and ST)

    Diploma in Yoga Candidates must pass in 10+2 examinations or its equivalent
    Five Year Integrated Programmes
    MA in Development Administration Candidates must pass the 10+2 examination or its equivalent.
    MA in Sociology
    Undergraduate Programmes
    B.Com (Cooperation)Candidates must pass the 10+2 examination or its equivalent.
    BBA

    Candidates must pass the 10+2 examination or its equivalent. and vocational stream with the following subjects:

    Office Secretaryship, Agro Based Industries, Accountancy and Auditing, Baking and Confectionery, Food Preservation, Food Preservation with Biology, Business Management Small Industries, Banking Assistant with Commerce, Cooperative Management with Commerce, Marketing and Salesmanship, Office Secretary ship -with shorthand, Accounting and Auditing, Office Secretary ship with Accountancy, Banking Assistant with Accountancy

    BA in EconomicsCandidates must pass the 10+2 examinations or its equivalent with chemistry, physics,  mathematics, biology or computer science
    B.Sc in MathematicsCandidates must pass the 10+2 examinations or its equivalent with Mathematics, Chemistry, Physics, Biology or Computer Science
    B.Sc in PhysicsCandidates must pass the 10+2 examinations or its equivalent with Physics, Mathematics and Chemistry
    B.Sc in ChemistryCandidates must pass the 10+2 examinations or its equivalent with Chemistry, Physics, Biology, Mathematics or Computer Science
      
    B.Sc in Home ScienceCandidates must pass the 10+2 examinations or its equivalent with Science / Home Science 
    B.Sc in Textiles and Fashion DesignCandidates must pass the 10+2 examinations or its equivalent with Science / Home Science (academic stream) Home Science with dress designing or tailoring/ (vocational stream)
    B.Sc in Geology

    Candidates must pass the 10+2 examination with chemistry, physics and mathematics / botany / zoology / biology

    / computer science or any other subject.

    B.Sc in Computer ScienceCandidates must pass the 10+2 examination or its equivalent with mathematics or computer science 
    B.Sc in MicrobiologyCandidates must pass the 10+2 examinations or its equivalent in science stream with Biology, Zoology, botany, Microbiology or Biochemistry as one of the subjects
    Postgraduate Diploma Programmes

    PG Diploma in Spatial

    Technologies

    Candidates must pass in UG degree in Sciences , Engineering and Technology disciplines

    PG Diploma in Applied

    Gerontology

    Candidates must pass in any UG degree

    PG Diploma in Sanitary

    Inspector’s Course

    Candidates must pass in B.Sc in Chemistry 
    PG Diploma in EpigraphyCandidates must pass in MATamil, MAHistory, MASanskrit or MAIndian Culture
    PG Diploma in YogaCandidates must pass in any UG degree.

    PG Diploma in Sustainable

    Social Development

    Candidates must pass in any UG degree.
    Postgraduate Programmes
    MA in Tamil and Indian LiteratureCandidates must pass in B A Tamil or B Lit Tamil with atleast 50% marks
    MA in HindiCandidates must pass B.A. Hindi or any UG degree with Part-I Hindi/ Visharad
    MA in English and Communicative StudiesCandidates must pass B.A. English
    MA in Rural Development StudiesCandidates must pass in any UG degree in Rural Development, Social Sciences or Humanities
    MA in Gandhian Studies and Peace ScienceCandidates must have a UG Degree
    MA in EconomicsCandidates must have a UG degree
    M.Com in Cooperative ManagementCandidates must pass in B.Com./BBA/B.Com. (Cooperation) / B.A. Corporate Secretaryship / Cooperation / Rural Economics/Business Economics / B.Sc in Agriculture with a minimum of 55% 
    M.Sc in MathematicsCandidates must pass in B.Sc in Mathematics or Applied Mathematics
    M.Sc in PhysicsCandidates must pass in B.Sc in Physics with Mathematics as one of the allied subjects
    M.Sc in ChemistryCandidates must pass in B.Sc in Chemistry with Physics and Mathematics, Botany, Zoology as allied subjects
    M.Sc in Food Science and NutritionCandidates must pass in B.Sc in Home Science, B Sc Food Science and Nutrition, B.Sc in Food Service Management and Dietetics or Allied subjects in Food Science and Nutrition
    M.Sc in Home Science Extension and CommunicationCandidates must pass in B.Sc in Home Science / Allied branches of specialisation in Home Science
    M.Sc in Textiles and Fashion DesignCandidates must pass in B.Sc in Textiles and Fashion Design,  Apparel Design, Costume and Fashion Design or Fashion Designing and other relevant fields of specialisation or B.Sc in Home Science 
    M.Sc in BotanyCandidates must pass in B.Sc in Botany, Plant Biotechnology,  Plant Biology or allied branches of Plant Sciences
    M.Sc in ZoologyCandidates must pass in B.Sc in Zoology
    M.Sc in MicrobiologyCandidates must pass in B.Sc in degree with Microbiology, Zoology, Biology, Botany, Biochemistry, Life Sciences, Bio- Technology, Dairy Science, Food Technology, Food Science or Medical Lab Technology and allied fields of Biological Sciences.
    M.Sc in Applied Geology and GeomaticsCandidates must pass in B.Sc in Geology / Applied Geology or its equivalent.
    M.Sc in GeoinformaticsCandidates must pass in UG degree in Sciences, Engineering and Technology streams
    Professional Courses (AICTE/UGC/NCTE Approved and ICAR pattern)
    B.Tech in Civil Engineering Candidates must pass in 10+2 examinations or its equivalent with a minimum 45% marks taken together in Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry (40% in case of candidates belonging to SC/ST)
    B.Tech in Civil Engineering (Lateral Entry)Candidates must pass in the Diploma in Civil Engineering with atleast 45% marks or candidates must pass in B.Sc degree with a minimum of 45% marks, with mathematics as one of the subjects in 10+2
    M.Tech. Renewable EnergyCandidates must have B.E./B.Tech in/AMIE or PG Science with Diploma/Post Diploma in Renewable Energy with a minimum of 55% marks 
    B.Sc in Agriculture (Hons)Candidates must pass in 10+2 examinations or its equivalent with atleast 50% marks 
    MCACandidates must pass in UG Degree with a minimum of 50% marks 
    MBACandidates must pass in any UG degree in Arts, Humanities, Science, Agriculture, Engineering and Technology with atleast 50% marks
    B.Sc.B.EdCandidates must pass with a minimum of 50% marks in 10+2 or its equivalent with Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry.
    B.EdCandidates must pass with at least 50% marks in their UG/PG degree 
    M.Ed

    Candidates must have obtained a minimum of 50% marks or any of the following programmes:

    1. B.Ed. 2. B.A. B.Ed./ B.Sc.B.Ed. 3. B.El.Ed. 4. D.El.Ed.

    Gandhigram Rural Institute Scholarships

    • Central Sector Scholarship: Eligible students of SC, ST, OBC, and Persons with Disabilities (PwD) are offered the Central Sector Scholarship (post matric) through the respective State Government.
    • Exemption of Tuition Fees: Eligible SC/ST/SCC students and Persons with Disabilities (PwDs) have to submit prescribed application forms during admission along with the required documents to be exempted from paying the tuition fees.

    Gandhigram Rural Institute Placements

    According to the Gandhigram Rural Institute placement records of 2021, a total of 164 students, consisting of UG and PG students, were placed. The median salary of the placed students ranged from Rs 1.56 LPA to Rs 4.8 LPA. The Gandhigram Rural Institute placement data of 2021 is tabulated below. 

    Gandhigram Rural Institute Placement Data 2021

    ProgrammeNo. of students placedMedian salary offered
    UG (3 Years Programme)68Rs 1.56 LPA
    UG (4 Years Programme)13Rs 4.8 LPA
    PG (1 Year Programme)6Rs 2.16 LPA
    PG (2 Years Programme)56Rs 2.04 LPA
    PG (3 Years Programme)17Rs 3.2 LPA
    PG-Integrated (5 Years Programme)4Rs 2.6 LPA

    Gandhigram Rural Institute Campus Facilities and Infrastructure

    Gandhigram Rural Institute facilities include Wi-Fi, classrooms, laboratories, drawing hall, workshop, a library, a conference room, an auditorium, an open theatre, hostels, canteen, stationery store, medical assistance, transportation, student activity centre and 24-hour medical centre.

    • Hostel: There are separate hostels for working women as well as for boys and girls. The hostels have dining, entertainment, indoor games, and internet access. To meet the needs of the inmates staying in these hostels, common amenities such as health centres, gyms, fitness centres, and cooperative stores are located nearby. 
    • Library: Gandhigram Rural Institute Library was founded in 1956. It relocated to its current location in 1987, with over 1.79 lakh books and 284 printed Indian journals in a separate journal section.
    • Computer Centre: The Computer Centre, which was established in 1989, serves as the institute's central hub for ICT-related services.

    Gandhigram Rural Institute Faculty

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    Shikha Kumari, Student / Alumni

    Gandhigram Rural Institute does not offer B.Sc Forensic course. Meanwhile, you can also check other B.Sc specializations offered by the institute which include B.Sc. Mathematics, B.Sc. Physics, B.Sc. Chemistry, B.Sc. Home Science, B.Sc. Textiles and Fashion Design, B.Sc. Geology, B.Sc. Computer Science, B.Sc. Micro Biology. For admission to B.Sc courses at GRI, you need to pass 12th with Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics as main subjects.
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    Shikha Kumari, Student / Alumni

    There is no B.Sc Forensic course offered by the Gandhigram Rural Institute. However, there are other specializations in B.Sc offered by the institute including B.Sc. Mathematics, B.Sc. Physics, B.Sc. Chemistry, B.Sc. Home Science, B.Sc. Textiles and Fashion Design, B.Sc. Geology, B.Sc. Computer Science, B.Sc. Micro Biology. The courses are of 3 years duration. The minimum eligibility for admission is to pass 10+2 with PCM/PCB.
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    Cyril Titus Zachariah, CollegeDekho Expert

    Dear Student,

    Yes, you can pursue courses such as B.Voc in Food Testing and Quality Evaluation at Gandhigram Rural Institute Dindigul, if you wish to. 

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    FAQs about Gandhigram Rural Institute

    When was GRI, Dindigul established?

    GRI, Dindigul was established in the year 1956.

    Is B.Sc B.Ed offered at GRI, Dindigul?

    B.Sc B.Ed is a four-year-long integrated course that is offered at GRI, Dindigul.

    In which mode is the application process at GRI, Dindigul conducted?

    The application process of GRI Dindigul is held through an online mode. The application fee for GRI Admission in UG programme is Rs.600 and the PG programme is Rs. 650.

    Does GRI, Dindigul provide hostel facilities?

    Yes, GRI, Dindigul offers separate hostel facilities to male and female students.

    What are the flagship courses offered at GRI, Dindigul?

    The flagship courses offered at GRI, Dindigul are B.Tech, B.Ed, M.Tech, M.Ed etc.

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    Gandhigram Rural Institute Contact Number, Address & Location Map, Dindigul

    • 04512452305
    • grucc@ruraluniv.ac.in
    • http://www.ruraluniv.ac.in/
    • The Gandhigram Rural Institute - Deemed University, Gandhigram - 624 302, Dindigul District, TAMIL NADU

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