Integrated M.A. in Sociology 

at The Gandhigram Rural Institute, Tamil Nadu - Other

Candidates who get admission to Gandhigram Rural Institute BA are required to pay the Gandhigram Rural Institute BA fees according to the structure mentioned below:

Note: This information is sourced from official website/ sanctioning body and is subject to change.

The total seat intake for the BA and Integrated BA plus MA programmes offered at Gandhigram University is 120. Admission will be made subject to the reservation policy of the Government of India/ UGC Norms. The Gandhigram Rural Institute BA seat reservation policy is mentioned below:

• The SC/ ST applicants will be granted relaxation in admission
• Seats will also be reserved for certain special categories namely, Differently Abled, Wards of Defense Personnel, Sports Persons and, candidates hailing from North Eastern Regions, Jammu and Kashmir and, PM Cares Children scheme for supporting children who have lost both parents or legal guardians or adopted parents or surviving parent due to COVID-19 pandemic.

Note: This information is sourced from official website/ sanctioning body and is subject to change.

Gandhigram University BA admission is entrance-based for the academic year 2024 as candidates seeking admission to the BA at Gandhigram University are required to appear for the CUET. Therefore, Class 12 marks are not enough for admission to the BA programme.

The Gandhigram Rural Institute provides an opportunity for the BA programme students to apply for various scholarships. The eligible SC, ST, OBC and, PwD category students can avail the Central Sector Scholarship (postmatric) through the respective State Government. Gandhigram Rural Institute BA scholarships also include remittance of tuition fees. The eligible SC/ ST/ SCC and, PwD category students are exempted from remittance of tuition fees by submitting the prescribed application form at the time of admission.

Gandhigram University accepts Common University Entrance Test (CUET PG) scores for admission to its MBA programme. The admission criteria for the course depend on the marks secured in the UG degree. The selection process for MBA programme is based on the CUET PG exam.

To get admission in Master of Science (MSc) programme, candidates must have passed graduation and appear for CUET- PG exam. Selection will be done the basis of CUET score. Admission will be given after the verification of the original certificates. Candidates admitted to PG programmes must submit the consolidated statement of score/ performance record of the qualifying exam. 

Gandhigram University offers a four-year BTech Civil Engineering programme. Gandhigram University BTech admission 2024 is based on scores obtained by candidates in the CUET.

The Gandhigram Rural Institute's placements is good in terms of ROI. But when compared with the Alagappa University, Alagappa's placement is better than the Gandhigram Rural Institute because of their infrastructure and alumini networks. The Gandhigram Rural Institute has a moderate placement percentage, with 50% to 60% of students getting placement every year. On the other hand, Alagappa university's placement statistics indicate that 30-40% of students were placed in various courses, with the highest package ranging from INR 10-12 lakhs and the average package varying.

The Gandhigram Rural Institute – Deemed University has separate hostels for both girls and boys. The hostels are provided with facilities for entertainment, dining, in-door games and internet browsing. The common amenities in hostels include health centres, fitness centre, gym, and cooperative stores that are located close to the hostels. The university tries to provide comfortable stay to students.