Dr. M.G.R. Engineering College and Thai Moogambigai Dental College were started in the year 1988 and 1991 respectively. Both the colleges acquired Deemed to be University status in 2003 as Dr. M.G.R. Educational and Research Institute as per the orders of the University Grants Commission, New Delhi and the Union Ministry of Human Resources and Development, Government of India.
Dr. M.G.R Educational & Research Institute, Deemed to be University got UGC approval for offering 13 Online Degree Programs in June 2021 based on A+ NAAC grade (CGPA 3.48 on a four point scale). We set up a “Centre for Online Programs” with a Director, Dean, Head, Deputy Heads, and other office staff for facilitating the administrative tasks. We started our first batch in July 2021 with a batch size of approx. 400 students and our second batch in January 2022 as per the guidelines of UGC. Since then we have evolved and grown in stature with the numbers and geographical reach increasing at a steady pace. We have good student diversity with students from all across India and also from across the borders studying with us.
As we expanded and moved up the learning curve, we developed our technology and Learning Management System making it more efficient, interactive, and with better learning resources for the student community.
Our faculty resources also increased with greater number of qualified and technologically competent faculty associated with us. The Online Programs started with UGC recognized Degree Programs as our flagship offering but gradually we diversified into new categories. Currently we offer foreign language classes, and skill based value add courses to improve the profile of the learners. Besides this, we invite industry practitioners to deliver Guest Lectures on various current & relevant topics.
Innovative offline programs like “Meet Your Batch Mates“ to foster a sense of community among the students, unique initiative of starting a Student Magazine called “Fly High” and a student driven CSR Club called “Fusion of Friends” are the other initiatives of the University. We have also started providing placement training and support for our students. The July 2023 is our fifth batch. Overall, reaching the fifth batch of students is a significant milestone for us. As of today our total student strength has crossed 2000.
Dr. MGR University Online Programs are dedicated towards creating a transformative learning experience through a technologically superior Learning Management System that has flexibility and accessibility with a strong focus on quality and innovation. Hope we keep up this beautiful journey of evolution and growth!