GRI Dindigul Admission 2026

Gandhigram Rural Institute

Dindigul, Tamil Nadu · GRI Dindigul · Estd. 1976

UG Open PG Open PhD Open

GRI 2026-27 admissions at ruraluniv.ac.in. Updated: 2026-05-11

About Gandhigram Rural Institute

Gandhigram Rural Institute (GRI), established in 1956 as a Gandhian institute and declared a Deemed-to-be University in 1976 under the UGC Act, is a private deemed university located at Gandhigram, near Chinnalapatti, Dindigul district. GRI was founded by Dr. T.S. Soundaram and Dr. G. Ramachandran on Gandhian principles — focused on rural development, agriculture and community service. The institute is one of India's oldest Gandhian universities.

GRI has 15+ departments — Rural Development, Sociology, Economics, Anthropology, Political Science, Tamil, English, Education, Computer Science, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Statistics, Music & Performing Arts. Offers BA, BSc, BCom, BBA, MA, MSc, MCom, MBA, MEd, MPhil, PhD and Diploma in Gandhian Studies. NAAC accredited.

Admissions through GRI Entrance Examination or merit on Plus Two/UG marks. CUET UG/PG accepted for select programmes. PhD through GRI PhD entrance + interview.

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Application fee: ₹600 (General) / ₹300 (Reserved) · Official site ↗

Entrance Exams

Multiple modes accepted

GRI Entrance / Merit

Conducted by Gandhigram Rural Institute Dindigul

Admissions through GRI Entrance Examination or merit on Plus Two/UG marks. CUET UG/PG accepted. PhD through GRI PhD entrance + interview.

Eligibility

UG: Plus Two pass with 50%. PG: bachelor 50%. PhD: PG 55% + entrance.

Important Dates

Event	Date	Stage	Portal	Status
GRI Application 2026	15 Mar 2026	—	ruraluniv.ac.in	Upcoming
GRI Entrance 2026	10 Jun 2026	—	ruraluniv.ac.in	Upcoming
GRI Counselling 2026	20 Jul 2026	—	ruraluniv.ac.in	Upcoming

How to Apply

Previous Year Cutoffs

Cutoffs will be published here once last year's data is verified.

Scholarships

Scholarships are available for eligible candidates at this university.

GRI scholarships, Gandhian fellowship, TN state scholarships, Central Sector.

Reservations

SC 15%, ST 7.5%, OBC-NCL 27%, EWS 10%, PwBD 5% horizontal.

Results & Merit Lists

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the admission process at Gandhigram Rural Institute?

Gandhigram Rural Institute admits students primarily through GRI Entrance / Merit. After the entrance exam result, candidates register on the university's CSAS (or equivalent) portal, fill college and programme preferences, and accept seats round-by-round.

What is the application fee at Gandhigram Rural Institute?

For 2026, the application fee is ₹600 for General/OBC/EWS candidates and ₹300 for SC/ST/PwBD candidates.

When does Gandhigram Rural Institute declare its cutoff?

Cutoffs at Gandhigram Rural Institute are released after each round of seat allotment. CSAS/portal-based universities typically publish round-wise allocation lists; merit-based universities release a single merit list. Watch the Important Dates section above for exact dates.

Does Gandhigram Rural Institute accept GRI Entrance / Merit scores?

GRI Entrance / Merit is the primary basis for admission at Gandhigram Rural Institute. See the Entrance Exams section for details on accepted exams.