Dr. M.G.R. Educational and Research Institute Admission 2026: Eligibility, Exams, Process & Fees
Admissions at Dr. M.G.R. Educational and Research Institute combine national exams (JEE Main, NEET UG, NATA, GATE, CAT/MAT) with merit-based entry for many UG and PG programmes. The steps below summarise the usual process; always follow the notice on the official portal.
What's New in Dr. MGR-ERI Admissions
- 2026 UG admission rounds are largely complete as of October 2026.
- Watch the official site for the 2027 admission notification.
- Online programme admissions often run on a rolling basis.
A Quick Look at Dr. MGR-ERI
A deemed university in Maduravoyal, Chennai, Dr. MGR-ERI combines engineering, medicine, dentistry, architecture, hotel management and law. It appears in NIRF 2025 for Dental (#30) and Architecture (#32) and is NAAC accredited, though the grade is reported differently across sources.
Entrance Exam List by Programme
| Programme Group | Accepted Exams / Route |
|---|---|
| B.Tech | JEE Main or university route |
| MBBS / BDS | NEET UG |
| B.Arch | NATA |
| M.Tech | GATE or merit |
| MBA | CAT / MAT / TANCET or university test |
| BBA / B.Com / B.Sc. / BCA | Class 12 merit |
| PhD | University entrance test, UGC-NET or GATE, plus interview |
Application Process, Step by Step
Applications are submitted online through the official admissions portal at drmgrdu.ac.in, with programme-specific forms where needed.
Step 1: Registering on the Portal
- Open the official admissions page and start a new application.
- Register with your mobile number or email and verify it.
- Enter personal and academic details.
- Upload the required documents.
- Pay the application fee, if applicable.
- Submit and save the acknowledgement.
Documents Required
- Entrance exam scorecard (JEE Main, NEET UG, NATA, GATE, etc.)
- Class 10 and Class 12 marksheets
- Graduation marksheet for PG programmes
- Transfer and conduct certificates
- Passport-size photographs and photo ID
- Category certificate, where applicable
Fee Refund Policy
Refunds follow UGC norms and depend on when you withdraw. Confirm the schedule in the admission offer.
Course-Wise Admission 2026
B.Tech Admission
B.Tech candidates need Class 12 with PCM and roughly 45–50% aggregate; selection uses JEE Main or the university's own route, followed by counselling.
- Total fee reported between ₹5.2 L and ₹10 L depending on source.
- Confirm the exact eligibility bar for the current year.
MBBS / BDS Admission
Admission follows NEET UG counselling with the applicable cut-off and seat matrix.
B.Arch Admission
Candidates need Class 12 with Mathematics and a valid NATA score.
MBA Admission
Full-time MBA uses CAT, MAT, TANCET or a university test, followed by GD/PI. The online MBA generally admits on merit.
PhD Admission
PhD applicants need a master's degree with a minimum aggregate and must clear the university entrance or hold UGC-NET/GATE, then attend an interview.