The Gandhigram Rural Institute

The Gandhigram Rural Institute (Deemed to be University)

காந்திகிராம கிராமிய நிகர்நிலைப் பல்கலைக்கழகம்गांधीग्राम ग्रामीण संस्थान (मानित विश्वविद्यालय)

கிராமம் உயர நாடு உயரும்

Ministry of Education (Shiksha Mantralaya), Government of India. Accredited by NAAC with A⁺⁺ Grade (4^th Cycle)

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39th Convocation — dignitaries of GRI, 30 October 2026

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Mahatma Gandhi — Mahatma Gandhi“Success attends where truth reigns.”

Dr. G. Ramachandran — Dr. G. RamachandranFounder

Dr. T.S. Soundram — Dr. T.S. SoundramFounder

Announcements

Student Corner

Instructions to access Student Portal 39th Convocation InvitationNEW30.10.2026 Multipurpose Auditorium, GRI Educational Assistance Scheme - Award of GRI Research FellowshipApplications invited Odd Semester-Second Centralized Test-Announcement of date National Post -metric Scholarship 2026-27 - Online Application (both Fresh and Renewal)Extraordinary Special Supplementary Examination - Notification and Application form Creation of UMIS ID for all State Students studying In the GRI for Academic Year 2026-2027 National Post-metric Scholarship 2026-27 - Online Application (both Fresh and Renewal)UGC-GRI Research Fellowship in Research Publications Universalization of the Aadhaar-Based Payment (ABP) System Intimation Award of GRI Research Fellowship - 2025 2026 University of Kerala (Abstract): Recognition of M.Sc Degree in Zoology

Circulars

Dr.G.R.Library - Today's Updates The Call for Papers(CFP) for Journal of Extension and Research(JER)Adoption of Austerity Measures and Promotion of Nationally Responsible Lifestyle Choices சிக்கன நடவடிக்கைகள் மற்றும் தேசிய பொறுப்புணர்வுமிக்க வாழ்க்கை முறைகளைப் பின்பற்றுதல் தொடர்பாக சுற்றறிக்கை Power Fluctuations during summer - Request to reduce the usage of AC GRI (DTBU) - Students Grievance Redressal - Appointment of Ombudsperson - intimated Legal Proceedings - Filing of Suit/Writ/Appeal-Instructions - issued Certificate of Registration - DSIR, Ministry of Science and Technology, Govt. of India Guidelines for Establishment of Research & Development Cell in Higher Education Institutions - UGC, New Delhi Institute of Public Enterprise National Research Fellowships MoUs between GRI and other Institutions (As on February - 2022)Awareness Programmes on Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace - UGC, New Delhi

Events

Malaviya Misson Teacher Training Programme Smart Villages Design Poster Competition 2026Submission of Poster 26-10-2026 | Notification of Acceptance 27-10-2026 | Poster Presentation 31-10-2026 10th Eurasian Conference on Educational Innovation 2027 - Jointly organised by Department of Education, The Gandhigram Rural Institute - Deemed to be University and IRELS National Taiwan Normal UniversityPlace: INTI International University, Malayasia | Date: 29-01-2027 to 31-01-2027 | Website Link: https://www.ecei.asia DST Women's Training Programme titled "Green Technology Startups for Women's Empowerment"

Tenders

Tender Notice for Engagement of Internal Auditor for The Gandhigram Rural Institute (DTBU), GandhigramNEWDate of Closing : 26-11-2026 (15.00 hours)Quotation Call for Running Computer Table 4-seaterComputer Centre | Last date : 05-11-2026 | Time : 5-00 P.M

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Schools, Departments & Centres

SchoolsClick to see all schools

School of Tamil, Indian Languages and Rural Arts2 departments & 1 centre
School of English & Foreign Languages1 School
School of Health Sciences and Rural Development4 departments & 3 centres
School of Social Sciences4 departments & 1 centre
School of Management Studies3 departments
School of Sciences5 departments
School of Computer Science & Technologies1 department & 3 centres
School of Agriculture & Animal Sciences1 School
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DepartmentsClick to see all departments

Department of TamilSchool of Tamil, Indian Languages & Rural Arts
- M.A. Tamil & Indian Literature
- Ph.D.
Department of HindiSchool of Tamil, Indian Languages & Rural Arts
- M.A. Hindi
- Ph.D.
Department of Rural DevelopmentSchool of Health Sciences & Rural Development
Department of Applied ResearchSchool of Health Sciences & Rural Development
Department of Rural Health and SanitationSchool of Health Sciences & Rural Development
- P.G. Diploma in Sanitary Inspector's Course
- Ph.D.
Department of Lifelong Learning and ExtensionSchool of Health Sciences & Rural Development
Department of Gandhian Thought and Peace ScienceSchool of Social Sciences
Department of SociologySchool of Social Sciences
- M.A. Sociology (5 year integrated)
- Ph.D.
Department of Political Science & Development AdministrationSchool of Social Sciences
- M.A. Development and Administration (5 year Integrated)
- Ph.D.
Department of EducationSchool of Social Sciences
Department of Rural Industries & ManagementSchool of Management Studies
Department of EconomicsSchool of Management Studies
Department of CooperationSchool of Management Studies
Department of MathematicsSchool of Sciences
Department of PhysicsSchool of Sciences
Department of ChemistrySchool of Sciences
Department of BiologySchool of Sciences
Department of Home ScienceSchool of Sciences
Department of Computer Science and ApplicationsSchool of Computer Science & Technologies

CentresClick to see all centres

Centre for MalayalamSchool of Tamil, Indian Languages & Rural Arts
- Ph.D.
Centre for GeoinformaticsSchool of Health Sciences & Rural Development
Centre for ExtensionSchool of Health Sciences & Rural Development
Centre for Lifelong LearningSchool of Health Sciences & Rural Development
Centre for Futures StudiesSchool of Social Sciences
Centre for Study of Social and InclusionAcademic centre
Centre for Women's StudiesAcademic centre
Centre for Physical Education & YogaAcademic centre
Centre for Rural TechnologySchool of Computer Science & Technologies
- B.Tech. Civil Engineering/B.Tech. Civil Engineering (Lateral Entry)
- Ph.D.
Centre for Rural EnergySchool of Computer Science & Technologies
- M.Tech. Renewable Energy
- Ph.D.
Centre for Applied GeologySchool of Computer Science & Technologies

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School of Tamil, Indian Languages and Rural Arts2 Departments & 1 Centre School of English & Foreign Languages1 School School of Health Sciences and Rural Development4 Departments & 3 Centres School of Social Sciences4 Departments & 4 Centres School of Management Studies3 Departments School of Sciences5 Departments School of Computer Science & Technologies1 Department & 3 Centres School of Agriculture & Animal Sciences1 School DDU-KAUSHAL KENDRADDU-KAUSHAL KENDRA

Department of TamilSchool of Tamil, Indian Languages & Rural Arts Department of HindiSchool of Tamil, Indian Languages & Rural Arts Department of Rural DevelopmentSchool of Health Sciences & Rural Development Department of Applied ResearchSchool of Health Sciences & Rural Development Department of Rural Health and SanitationSchool of Health Sciences & Rural Development Department of Lifelong Learning and ExtensionSchool of Health Sciences & Rural Development Department of Gandhian Thought and Peace ScienceSchool of Social Sciences Department of SociologySchool of Social Sciences Department of Political Science & Development AdministrationSchool of Social Sciences Department of EducationSchool of Social Sciences Department of Rural Industries & ManagementSchool of Management Studies Department of EconomicsSchool of Management Studies Department of CooperationSchool of Management Studies Department of MathematicsSchool of Sciences Department of PhysicsSchool of Sciences Department of ChemistrySchool of Sciences Department of BiologySchool of Sciences Department of Home ScienceSchool of Sciences Department of Computer Science and ApplicationsSchool of Computer Science & Technologies

Centre for MalayalamSchool of Tamil, Indian Languages & Rural Arts Centre for GeoinformaticsSchool of Health Sciences & Rural Development Centre for ExtensionSchool of Health Sciences & Rural Development Centre for Lifelong LearningSchool of Health Sciences & Rural Development Centre for Futures StudiesSchool of Social Sciences Centre for Study of Social and InclusionAcademic centre Centre for Women's StudiesAcademic centre Centre for Physical Education & YogaAcademic centre Centre for Rural TechnologySchool of Computer Science & Technologies Centre for Rural EnergySchool of Computer Science & Technologies Centre for Applied GeologySchool of Computer Science & Technologies

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