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Vinayaka Missions Research Foundation
TypeDeemed University
Established1981
FounderDr. A. Shanmugasundaram
ChancellorDr. A. S. Ganesan
Vice-ChancellorDr. P. K. Sudhir
AddressSankari Main Road (NH-47), Ariyanoor, Salem 636308, Tamil Nadu, India
Websitewww.vinayakamission.com

Vinayaka Mission's Research Foundation is a UGC, Government of India recognized private deemed-to-be-university located in Salem, Tamil Nadu, India. In 2015, the university was accredited by National Assessment and Accreditation Council.

History

VMRF had its inception in 1981 with the establishment of the Thirumuruga Kirupananda Variyar Thavathiru Sundara Swamigal (TKVTSS) Medical Educational and Charitable Trust. In 1982, the founder-chairman, Dr. A. Shanmugasundaram, instituted the Vinayaka Mission's College of Pharmacy in Salem, the pioneer institution of Vinayaka Missions. In 2001, "deemed to be university" status was conferred on Vinayaka Missions by the Ministry of Human Resources Development, Government of India.

Nearly 15,000 students study in the various constituent colleges, and every year approximately 2,000 medical, dental, homeopathy, paramedical, engineering and management professionals besides arts and science graduates graduate from the VMRF campuses.

Honours

On 6 July 2008, VMRF founder Dr. A. Shanmugasundaram conferred an honorary doctorate in philosophy on the MIC deputy president Datuk Seri G. Palanivel for his contribution to politics and the Indian community in Malaysia.

Colleges

  • Vinayaka Missions Medical College, Karaikal
  • Vinayaka Missions College of Pharmacy, Salem

Notable alumni

  • Divyanshu Kumar, Software Developer

References

  1. "Deemed University Tamil Nadu". University Grants Commission (India). Retrieved 2 January 2020.
  2. "UGC Act-1956" (PDF). mhrd.gov.in/. Secretary, University Grants Commission. Retrieved 1 February 2016.
  3. "NACC" (PDF).
  4. "History of VMRF".
  5. "Honorary doctorate for Palanivel". The Star. 12 July 2008. Retrieved 8 August 2013.

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