Gandhigram Rural Institute

Historical Significance

Gandhigram Rural Institute is a reflection of Gandhian thoughts and love for Gandhi Ji for the development of rural India. This Deemed University as the name suggests is dedicated to the cause to the less privileged members of society dwelling in villages and small towns. The institute had its genesis on 7th October 1947 and it progressed and expanded remarkably in the areas of rural community development under the dynamic leadership of its founders Dr. G. Ramachandran and Dr. T. S. Soundaram Ramachandran, who were the favourite disciples of Bapu. The place fondly named ‘Gandhigram’ was inaugurated by the Father of our Nation Mahatma Gandhi on 7th October 1947 with a powerful message “Success Attends where Truth Reigns”. Since then, Gandhigram has been a hub of community development.

Academic Excellence

The Gandhigram Rural Institute of Higher Education was started in 1956 to bring higher education closer to the villagers. The significant educational experiment, broadly conforming to the recommendations of the Dr.R.Radhakrishnan Commission relating to rural universities and rural colleges, was inaugurated by Dr.R.Rajendra Prasad, the then President of India in August 1956. The first academic block of Gandhigram Rural Institute was opened by the former Prime Minister of India, Jawaharlal Nehru in December 1957.

Ranking and Recognition

In the prestigious and widely acclaimed educational ranking of Indian Institutional Ranking Framework (IIRF- 2021), Gandhigram Rural Institute at 72th Rank in IIRF Deemed University Ranking 2021.