Dr. M.G.R. Educational and Research Institute began its journey in 1987 as Thai Moogambigai Polytechnic College, founded under the Tmt. Kannammal Educational Trust. The institution quickly expanded, establishing Dr. M.G.R. Engineering College in 1988 and Thai Moogambigai Dental College in 1991. In recognition of its academic growth and excellence, these institutions were granted Deemed-to-be University status in 2003 and unified under the name Dr. M.G.R. Educational and Research Institute. The university is officially recognized by the University Grants Commission (UGC) and the Ministry of Human Resource Development (MHRD), Government of India.
Accredited with an A+ grade by the National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC) and a CGPA of 3.48, the university is known for its high academic standards. It also holds a prominent place in the National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF), securing the 92nd rank in the University category.
Committed to making quality education more inclusive, Dr. MGR University Online delivers a broad selection of UGC-recognized undergraduate and postgraduate programs. These online courses maintain the academic integrity and standards of their on-campus equivalents, spanning a wide range of disciplines including Commerce, Management, Arts (such as English, Economics, Political Science, Public Administration, Journalism & Mass Communication, and Philosophy), and Sciences (including Mathematics and Statistics).
The university also features a proactive placement and training cell, which plays a crucial role in building industry connections and preparing students for successful careers.