VMRFDU – Vinayaka Mission's Research Foundation (Deemed to be University)

About HEI / University

Overview & Legacy Vision & Mission Values & Behaviors Constituent Units / Campuses Accreditation & Rankings

Rankings & Quality

NAAC 'A' Grade · CGPA 3.13

NIRF 2024 Rank: 151–200 · THE Times Rankings 2025 · DSIR Recognised

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Leadership

Sponsoring Body Details Founder Chancellor President Vice Presidents

Administration

Vice Chancellor Pro Vice Chancellor Registrar Controller of Examinations Finance Officer

Officers

Deans of Faculties University Officers Deans, Principals & Directors

Statutory Bodies

Executive Council Academic Council Finance Committee IQAC

Compliance & Welfare

Internal Complaints Committee Ombudsperson Institutional Policies

Reports & Accounts

Annual Performance Reports Annual Accounts including Balance Sheet Picture Gallery

Regulatory Data

NIRF Data Act, Statutes & MoA Institutional Development Plan Code of Conduct

Academic

Faculties

Academic Programs

Constituent Colleges

Academic
Infrastructure

Academic
Collaborations

Health Sciences

Medicine Homoeopathy Nursing Engineering & Technology Arts & Science Physical Education Interdisciplinary Studies Law Academic Calendar

Engineering, Management & Humanities

Dentistry Pharmacy Physiotherapy Management Allied Health Sciences Rehabilitation & Behavioral Sciences Executive Development Programme Liberal Arts

Program Counts

UG Programs (51) PG Programs (88) Diploma Programs (4) M.Phil (1) PG Diploma (3) Doctoral Programs (13) Certificate Course (1)

Programs Offered

UG, PG & Ph.D Courses

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Academic

Academics Overview Board Of Studies Value Added Courses Multidisciplinary NEP Academic Events

Programs Offered

UG, PG & Ph.D Courses

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Constituent Colleges

Salem Campus Puducherry Campus Karaikal Campus Chennai Campus

Constituent Colleges

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Browse all constituent colleges and campuses of VMRF(DU)

All Campuses

Campuses

Salem Campus Chennai Campus Puducherry Campus Karaikal Campus

Facilities

Digital Library Sports Complex Mentorship

Global & Industry

International Collaborations Industry Partnerships Research Collaborations Statutes / Ordinances pertaining to Academics / Examinations

Academic Collaborations

Global Partnerships

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International Relations

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Admission Overview Registration Form 2026 2026 Prospectus 2026 - 2027 Programs Offered Entrance Exam Results Re-Admission / Re-joining

Support

Scholarships & Financial Aid Anti-Ragging Committee Refund Policy Hostel & Transport Info

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UG, PG, Ph.D and lateral entry — all open

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PG Process

PG Programs Offered Eligibility & Selection NEET-PG / GATE / CAT / MAT PG Fees Structure Scholarships

Re-Admission

Re-Admission / Rejoining Lateral Entry Migration Certificate

Ph.D Programme

Ph.D Admissions April 2026 New Ph.D Regulations Research Supervisors Available Disciplines

Research Support

Research Fellowship 46 Research Centres DSIR-Recognised Labs Student Research Forum

Admissions Overview

Overview Categories Admission Process International Boards Courses Offered Refund Policy

Eligibility & Applications

Eligibility - UG Eligibility - PG International Support Cell Hostel Fees UG Application PG Application

Fees

Programs & Fee Structure Fee Payment Portal Refund Policy Financial Statements

Scholarships

Merit Scholarships STARS (Rural Students) Govt. Scholarships Info Need-based Aid

Research

PhD
Programs

Innovation,
Incubation and
Entrepreneurship
Cell & (IIE)

Clinical Trials

Consultancy Services

Research

Research Overview Vision & Mission Research Achievements Achievements at a Glance Research Thrust Areas

Research Output

Publications Patents Extramural Projects Clinical Trials

Research Administration

R&D Cell Research Officers Research Committees Research Policy Contact Us

Research Infrastructure

Major Research Equipment at VMRF Central Facilities Across Our Institutions

Facilities

Overview Institution Innovation Councils IIC Star Ranking ARIIA - Atal Ranking of Institutions on Innovation Achievements

Research Support

Research Publications Contact Us

Facilities

Overview Regulations Ph.D. Entrance Examination Syllabus Annexures Research Policy Admission Policy for the Ph.D Program Policy for Admission of International Students to the Ph.D. Programme

Clinical Trials

Overview

Consultancy Services

Overview

Research · Innovation · Publications · Patents · Facilities · Clinical Trials

Student Engagement

Student Council Clubs Deeksharambh NCC / NSS Sports Placement

Committees

Anti Ragging Grievance Equity Committee Grievance Register Internal Complaints Committee Students Clubs

Hostels

Hostel Details & Facilities Men's Hostels Women's Hostels Hostel Fees Allotment Process

Transport & Infra

Transport Services Bus Routes Campus Map Cafeteria & Canteen Green Campus Initiatives

Student Engagement

Student Council Clubs Deeksharambh NCC / NSS Sports Placement Hostel Details & Facilities Feedback

Career & guidence Finishing School Program Placement Alumni Directory

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Stay Connected

Join the Alumni Network

Register for events, mentorship & career connect opportunities

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Placement Cell

Placement Cell Overview Placement Highlights Top Recruiters Industry Connect

Career Development

Career Development Centre Interview Preparation Resume Building

Controller of Examinations

Controller of Examinations General Information Applications Committees

General Information

Examinations Regulations - Manual Examination Procedure Examination Reforms

Resources

Previous Question Papers Convocation NAD / DigiLocker / ABC E-Sanad

Downloads

VMRF (DU) Updated Fee Structure From July 2023 Onwards Application for the Degree Certificate In Advance Application for the Degree Certificate – In Person / In Absentia Application for Revaluation / Retotaling Duplicate Certificate Requisition Proforma Application for Transcript Genuineness Verification Requisition Scribe Facility – Requisition Application for Migration Certificate Application for Medium of Instruction

Examinations

Need a Certificate?

Degree certificates, transcripts & genuineness verification — apply online

Contact COE

Updates

Exam Notifications Exam Timetable Results

Examination Calendar

Examination Calendar 2025-2026 Examination Calendar 2026-2027

Services

FAQ Online Fee Payment

Contact Us

0427-2529700 / 1181 coe.vmu@vmu.edu.in Contact Form

Information Corner

Examination Program Offered Circulars & Notices Newsletters Events & Achievements Job Openings UGC AI Impact Summit 2026 Picture Gallery

Rankings & Quality

NIRF Data NAAC Reports All Rankings IQAC NEP 2020

Quick Links

Grievance Redressal Contact Details Student Login Alumni Portal Newsletters

Telephone & Directory

Details with Phone Number & Email Telephone Directory

Office of International Relations

International Relations Home About International Relations Vision & Mission Contact IR Office

International Admissions

International Admissions UG / PG / Ph.D. Admissions Why choose VMRF

Study at VMRF

Global education in India

UG, PG & Ph.D. programmes with dedicated international student support

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Mobility Programme

Global Immersion Programme International Internships Semester Abroad Programme Inbound Mobility

Partnerships

Global Partnerships & MoUs Partner Universities

Transfer Programme (ITP)

International Transfer Programme ITP FAQ & Visa Guidance

Pathway Programme

Progression Pathway Programme How it works

Sponsoring Body Details

LateDr. A. Shanmugasundram(Founder)

Mrs. S. Annapoorani Shanmugasundaram (Trustee)

Dr. S. Sharavanan(President)

Dr. A. S. Ganesan(Trustee)

Mrs. S. Sumathy(Trustee)

Mrs. S. Arunadevi(Trustee)

Late
Dr. A. Shanmugasundram
(Founder)

Mrs. S. Annapoorani Shanmugasundaram
(Trustee)

Dr. S. Sharavanan
(President)

Dr. A. S. Ganesan
(Trustee)

Mrs. S. Sumathy
(Trustee)

Mrs. S. Arunadevi
(Trustee)