Dr. M.G.R. Engineering College was founded in 1988 in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, with the vision to provide for contemporary knowledge delivery of global standards, excellence in knowledge creation in emerging areas and mutually rewarding university - societal interaction. It is named after the former Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu, Dr. M.G. Ramachandran, the institute is renowned for its commitment to quality education and research. The institute offers a diverse range of undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral programs across various disciplines. These include engineering, medicine, dentistry, management, humanities, and more. With a focus on holistic development, the institute aims to provide students with both theoretical knowledge and practical skills. The University got permission from UGC to provide online programs starting from the January 2021 batch. The university offers a diverse range of online undergraduate and post graduate programmes across fields such as Engineering, business, statics, Humanities, and Sciences.