Dr. M.G.R. Educational and Research Institute

Overview: The Arni Off-Campus is a newly established extension of the prestigious Dr. M.G.R. Educational and Research Institute, a Deemed-to-be University with Special Graded Autonomy status. Located in Irumbedu, Arni, this campus was approved by the Ministry of Education, Govt. of India, for the 2024-25 academic year. It aims to bring world-class holistic education to the rural and semi-urban community of the Tiruvannamalai district. Set in a serene green landscape at ACS Nagar, Irumbedu, Arni, the campus features over 2,50,000 square feet of built-up area with a library housing over 4,000 volumes. Part of a NAAC "A " Grade university (3.48/4 score) ranked #101 in University Category by NIRF 2025, the institute recorded a highest package of ₹24.0 LPA.