Vice Chancellor's Desk
Prof. Dr. S. GEETHALAKSHMI
M.B.B.S., M.D., Ph.D., F.M.M.C., F.I.A.T.P., F.I.I.O.P.M., (UK), F.A.C.H.S.M. (AUS)
Vice Chancellor's Desk
India is home to one of the world’s youngest populations, with nearly 45% of its citizens in the 15–35 age group. Harnessing this demographic strength requires institutions that nurture competence, character, and creativity. At Dr. M.G.R. Educational and Research Institute, we are committed to shaping globally competent graduates equipped with knowledge, innovation, and ethical responsibility.
As a truly multidisciplinary University, we offer programmes in Medical, Dental, Engineering, Management, Law, Architecture, Education, Hotel Management, Humanities & Sciences, Arts & Commerce, Allied Health Sciences, Nursing, Pharmacy, Physiotherapy, and related disciplines. Our curriculum is thoughtfully designed to promote design thinking, problem-solving skills, research orientation, and entrepreneurial mindset, ensuring that our students evolve not merely as job seekers, but as confident job creators and leaders.
Quality and excellence remain the cornerstones of our academic framework:
– NAAC ‘A’ Grade (CGPA 3.31 / 4.00)
– NBA accreditation for key Engineering programmes
– International ABET accreditation (USA) for Biotechnology and Computer Science & Engineering (valid up to 2025)
– ISO 21001:2018 QMS certification by TÜV, Germany
– Constituent medical institutions accredited by NABH, and laboratories accredited by NABL.
The University fosters a vibrant innovation and entrepreneurship ecosystem through the Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Centre of Excellence in Innovation & Entrepreneurship, supported by DST (NewGen IEDC Scheme) and the Ministry of MSME. Our consistent recognition, including a 4-Star rating from the Institution’s Innovation Council and placement in the Excellent Band of the ATAL Ranking of Institutions on Innovation Achievements, reflects our commitment to innovation-driven education.
With over three decades of experience in professional education, we continuously strive to strengthen the teaching–learning ecosystem and provide a supportive, inclusive, and intellectually stimulating campus environment. I am confident that every student who joins our University will experience a transformative academic journey and emerge as a responsible professional and visionary leader.
