A new era of Indian campus brilliance

Discover multidisciplinary schools, mentorship from national award-winning faculty, and a campus culture that celebrates India’s diversity and ambition.

Gandhigram University at a glance

Crafting future-ready graduates for India

From metro cities to aspirational districts, Gandhigram University scholars lead campus startups, rural innovation cohorts, and national hackathons.

Scholars
28K+Enrolled scholars
Learners representing 28 states, 7 union territories, and India’s top junior colleges.
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Placements
98%Campus placement record
Core, IT, finance, and design roles with average CTC of ₹10.2 LPA across 65+ recruiters.
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Centres
22Centres of excellence
AI, fintech, agritech, and creative labs co-created with IISc, ISB, and leading PSUs.
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Alliances
320+Industry & academic alliances
Collaborations with IIT alumni networks, Skill India labs, and international semester exchanges.
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Experience the Gandhigram campus

Walk through academic quadrangles, cultural arenas, and The Gandhigram Rural Institute-Deemed to be University Centre for Sustainable Futures.

About The Gandhigram Rural Institute-Deemed to be University

A rural multidisciplinary university for India’s changemakers

The Gandhigram Rural Institute-Deemed to be University blends liberal arts, engineering, rural development, healthcare, and management under one connected campus. Our residential community brings together faculty honoured with national recognitions, alongside students leading national hackathons, theatre collectives, and social impact fellowships.

Schools & disciplines

12 schools spanning design, public policy, life sciences, digital media, and law with flexible minor pathways.

Campus life

Residential student town with amphitheatre, innovation garage, e-sports arena, and the Rangoli arts district.

Global immersion

Semester exchange with Asia Pacific partner universities and summer labs with European research consortia.

Community engagement

Gandhigram Seva Mandal enabling 40,000+ volunteer hours across rural Tamil Nadu and across India.

Why Gandhigram University

Designed for interdisciplinary discovery

Customise your degree with interdisciplinary studios, faculty mentorship pods, and co-ops with leading research institutes.

120-acre smart campus with sustainable architecture and electric mobility infrastructure.
1:14 faculty-student ratio, personalised research pathways, and capstone showcases every semester.
Innovation studios open 24/7 for prototyping, media production, and collaborative workshops.
Academic Programs

Discover pathways built around impact and immersion

Choose from multidisciplinary degrees, studios, and residencies co-created with industry mentors and national research labs.

Flexible pathways

Craft majors and minors across 12 schools with personalised mentoring studios.

Experiential learning

Co-ops, field immersions, and live industry briefs embedded each semester.

Career readiness

Dedicated placement labs and alumni mentors powering 98% campus placements.

Computer Science & Engineering
undergraduate
4 yearsSchool of Engineering

Computer Science & Engineering

Comprehensive program covering software development, algorithms, data structures, and emerging technologies like AI and machine learning.

Business Administration (MBA)
postgraduate
2 yearsSchool of Business

Business Administration (MBA)

Advanced business program focusing on leadership, strategy, finance, and global business practices for future executives.

Biomedical Engineering
undergraduate
4 yearsSchool of Engineering

Biomedical Engineering

Interdisciplinary program combining engineering principles with biological sciences to develop medical devices and treatments.

Looking for executive or research programmes?

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Admission Journey

Your pathway to becoming a Gandhigram changemaker

Navigate a clear, supportive admission process anchored by dedicated counsellors and mentor pods.

01
Phase

Explore programs

Browse multidisciplinary degrees, studios, and global residencies to chart your Gandhigram journey.

02
Phase

Submit application

Complete a guided, paperless application with transcript uploads and counsellor support.

03
Phase

Begin your studies

Secure your seat, join orientation week, and access mentor pods plus campus resources.

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Immersive walkthrough

Meet our counsellors and discover how Gandhigram University supports every applicant.

Orientation week

Orientation week

Experience student panels, design sprints, and campus immersion labs.

12 days

Average review timeline from submission to decision window.

92%

Applicants receive personalised scholarship guidance.

30+ sessions

Virtual discovery huddles hosted by counsellors each month.

Need guidance? Our counsellors host virtual Q&A twice a week.

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Campus life & excellence

Excellence in education powered by an electric campus culture

Navigate a campus where interdisciplinary labs, mentor pods, and student-led initiatives blur the line between classroom and live projects.

Studios that never sleep

Innovation labs, XR arenas, and maker spaces open round the clock for prototyping and collaborations.

Mentor-led cohorts

Industry fellows and alumni mentors host weekly clinics and design critiques across every school.

Campus-wide impact

Civic innovation labs and social entrepreneurship residencies drive measurable change across India.

Cultural seasons

75+ annual performances across music, theatre, literature, and indigenous arts festivals.

Research residencies

Co-create with IISc and national labs through living-lab research and internship residencies.

Esports & maker leagues

Drone racing, robotics hackathons, and esports arenas open for inter-university leagues.

Design ateliers

Analog and digital ateliers blending sustainability labs, fashion tech, and XR storytelling.

Wellness ecosystems

Forest therapy trails, mindfulness studios, and peer-driven wellness circles.

Innovation sparks

Student-led venture pods with seed funding, patent clinics, and alumni angel syndicates.

Campus at dusk

Campus by the numbers

Immersive experiences across every semester

150+

Academic Programs

520+

Faculty Experts

25K+

Alumni Worldwide

Weekly spotlights

Weekly maker festivals

Every Thursday • Innovation Quad

Innovation district tours

Bengaluru Knowledge Innovation Cluster

Student venture demos

Fortnightly showcases with alumni angels

Signature clubs

Drone Lab & Autonomous Systems League
Sanskriti Theatre & Literature Collective
Green Horizon Climate Fellows
Gandhigram Esports & XR Arena