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Dr. M.G.R. University
Dr. M.G.R. University
Motto	To create job creators
Established	1988
Type	University
Chancellor	Mr. A.C. Shanmugam
Staff	796 (Teaching=355)
Students	12242 (M=8895;F=3347)
Location	Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
Campus	Suburban, 250 acres (1 km²)
Website	http://www.drmgrdu.ac.in

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 MoogaAmbagai 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.

[edit] 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 ^[1]

[edit] Controversy

In 2005 the government of Tamil Nadu demolished the Ganesh Block ^[2], as it was built in a public property without planning permission. The hostel in Kuvam was also demolished^[3], and the students were sent home. The students 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 recognized without prior approval from AICTE^[4]. The High Court finally delivered a clear verdict that accredited universities and university-level institutions don't require AICTE recognition. Since it is UGC recognized. AICTE notifications ceased and the student community was freed from the problem, for which their campaigning on this issue for recognition of their qualifications ^[5]

[edit] 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.

[edit] Courses offered

The university offers the following courses^[6]:

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

[edit] Constituent colleges

The following colleges are part of the Institute^[6]:

Dr. M.G.R. Engineering College
Rajarajeshwrai Engineering College
A.C.S. Medical College
ThaimoogaAmbigai Dental College
Arni campus
Institute of catering sciences
Institute of nursing & physiotherapy
Institute of humanities & sciences
Institute of teacher training
Institute of computer applications
institute of Management

[edit] 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 ^[7]:

[edit] Motto

Our students are to be JOB CREATORS not JOB SEEKERS.

[edit] Future Plans of the University

1. To bring off campus in Bangalore by bringing acs group of colleges under MHRD notification through UGC.

2. To offer dual degrees to students

3. 'Study Abroad' programs to be launched

4. To offer full waiver to 101 students under ACS scholarship under merit quota

5. A.C. arunkumar scholarship to University Rank Holders

6. To provide stipend for students for B.Tech though AIEEE and M.tech through GATE

[edit] Achievements

It was ranked 4th among private universities by THE FINANCIAL EXPRESS [1]

[edit] References

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[0] ttp://naacindia.org/Reports/TN_Dr.%20M.G.R.%20University,%20Chennai,%20TN.doc

[1] ttp://www.hindu.com/2006/01/04/stories/2006010417560400.htm

[2] ttp://www.hindu.com/2005/12/20/stories/2005122016970300.htm

[3] ttp://judis.nic.in/chennai/qrydisp.asp?tfnm=7245

[4] ttp://www.winentrance.com/news/Deemed-Varsities-Bound-By-AICTE-Norms-Court.html

[admission-5] ttp://www.drmgrdu.ac.in/admission0910.html

[6] ttp://drmgrdu.ac.in/placement/aboutus.html

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