Dr. GR Damodaran College of Science located in Coimbatore is an autonomous institute established in 1988. GRDCS is affiliated to the Bharathiar University, Coimbatore and is recognized by UGC and NAAC with A Grade. It has been granted AUTONOMY by the UGC from 2004-2005 and obtained the ISO 9001:2015 certification. The college offers UG, PG, M.Phil and Ph.D courses across different streams including Management, Computer Science and Information Technology, Biotechnology, Visual and Mass Communication, Commerce and International Business, Tamil literature and Psychology etc. Courses like MBA and MCA are approved by All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE). Admissions to undergraduate and postgraduate programs are done on the basis of merit and entrance exams. For admissions to MBA courses, MAT scores are considered.

Since its commencement, Dr. GR Damodaran College of Science has grown from 27 students in two UG courses to over 5000 Students in numerous Undergraduate, Post Graduate, and research (M.Phil. / Ph.D.) programs. The institute provides placement assistance to students and some of the top recruiters are EY, Amazon, FORD, Kotak Life, Bata, Wipro, ICICI Bank, Infosys and many more. 

 

GRDCS Coimbatore Highlights

Established | Institute Type 1988 | Autonomous
Recognized by UGC and NAAC A
Affiliated to Bharathiar University
Entrance exam MAT; College entrance exam
Courses Offered UG, PG, Doctoral and Diploma courses
Popular Courses UG - B.A, B.Com, B.Sc., BBA
PG -M.B.A, M.C.A., M.Sc, MIB, MA, MJMC
Admission Criteria Merit and Entrance based
Top Recruiters Accenture, Bosch, Asian Paints, Wipro, CSS Corp and many more
Campus Area 15 Acres
Facilities Available Hostel, library Placement Cell, and Sports Facilities
Official Website GRDCS Coimbatore

GRDCS Coimbatore Courses 

GRDCS offers a variety of undergraduate and postgraduate courses with several specializations. The below table provides detailed information about the courses offered:

Courses Details
B.Com

Duration: 3 Years

Specializations: Computer Applications, E-Commerce, Corporate Secretaryship, Actuarial Management, International Business, Information Technology, Professional Accounting, Accounting & Finance, Capital Market 

Eligibility: Passed 10+2 through a recognized board 

Selection Criteria: Merit Based
BBA

Duration: 3 Years

Specializations: General, Retail Management

Eligibility: Passed 10+2 through a recognized board 

Selection Criteria: Merit Based
B.Sc

Duration: 3 Years

Specializations: Computer Science, Information Technology, Computer Technology, Biotechnology, Visual Communication, Psychology,

Eligibility: Must have passed 10+2 with PCB/PCM stream from a recognized board

Selection Criteria: Merit Based
BCA

Duration: 3 Years

Specializations: Computer Application

Eligibility: Must have passed 10+2 with PCB stream from a recognized board

Selection Criteria: Merit Based
MBA

Duration: 2 Years

Eligibility: Must have passed a bachelor’s degree with minimum 50% marks in a relevant discipline

Selection Criteria : MAT/ All India/State Common Entrance Tests + Group discussion and Interview
M.Sc

Duration: 2 Years

Specializations: Information Technology, Biotechnology

Eligibility: Must have passed a bachelor’s degree in relevant field
MCA

Duration: 2 Years

Eligibility: B.Sc Computer Science / BCA / BSc Computer Science Related Courses / BSc Mathematics / BSc Mathematics with CA or any Degree with with Mathematics / Statistics / Business Maths / Operational Research / Numerical Methods at +2 level or at Graduation level
MA

Duration: 2 Years

Specializations: English Literature

Eligibility: Must have passed a bachelor’s degree in relevant field
MIB

Duration: 2 Years

Eligibility: Must have passed a bachelor’s degree 
MJMC

Duration: 2 Years

Specializations: Journalism & Mass Communication

Eligibility: Must have passed a graduate degree in a relevant stream

Selection Criteria: Merit Based
M.Phil

Specializations: Tamil, Communication, Biotechnology, Management, Computer Science, Commerce, Microbiology

Eligibility: Must have passed a postgraduate degree in a relevant stream
Ph.D

Specializations: Computer Science, Management, Communication, Microbiology, Commerce, Tamil, Biotechnology

Eligibility: Must have passed a postgraduate degree in a relevant stream

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GRDCS Coimbatore Admissions

Admissions at Dr. GR Damodaran College of Science is based on the candidate's scores in qualifying examinations. Students are required to obtain a decent percentage in the qualifying exam to become eligible for admission and the admission mode is an offline process. The college also conducts its own entrance test for admission to courses such as MCA, M.Sc(Biotech) and MBA. However for admissions to MBA courses, MAT scores are also considered. Admissions to all UG courses are merit based.

How to apply?

  • Visit the official college website and click on the menu under admission.
  • Click the ‘Admission Download’ Button.
  • The students need to select their preferred course and fill each and every detail in a precise way and click on the ‘submit’ option. 
  • After done with the UG application form, it has to be sent with a Demand Draft of INR 240 in the name of Dr. G R D College of Science, Coimbatore.
  • After done with the PG application form, it is to be sent along with the Demand Draft of INR 380 in the name of Dr. G R D College of Science, Coimbatore.
  • After done with the MBA, MIB, MCA application form, it is to be sent along with the Demand Draft of INR 450 in the name of Dr. G R D College of Science, Coimbatore.
  • After the application process, the students have to submit their documents before the due date to the college for verification. 

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GRDCS Coimbatore Placements

Dr. GR Damodaran College of Science provides various internships and job openings to the students in very renowned companies. Placement opportunities are the highlight of this college. Many Students get placed in very renowned companies every year. Every year, top companies tour the campus for the recruitment process, listed below are the top recruiters of the institute:

Top Recruiters 

HCL

Kr Khimji Ramdas

KPMG

Cognizant

Hidesign

NDTV

Standard Chartered

Naukri

Centurion

TCS

IBM

JP Morgan Chase

Citi Financial

McKinsey & Company

HSBC

London Stock Exchange

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GRDCS Coimbatore Scholarships

The college offers loan facility to its students belonging to the economically weaker section. Students can avail of bank loan facilities in order to pursue their education from GRDSC college.

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GRDCS Coimbatore Facilities

The college includes many facilities such as: 

  • Library: The college library has a variety of more than 34246 books with separate segments for both teachers and students. The library contains books on many topics like Computer Science, Management Science, Commerce and Business, Social Work, BioSciences, Communication, and languages. 
  • Infrastructure: The college has a well-developed infrastructure with a lot of facilities. The campus is widely spread in 15 acres with greenery and well maintenance. 
  • Classrooms: The college has many classrooms equipped with smart class facilities, with excellent speakers that are audible to the students. 
  • Labs: The college has the most advanced lab facilities and the latest equipment. The labs are well designed and have a lab assistant. Some of them are Chemistry Lab, Computer Lab, Physics Lab, Sensors and Robotics Lab, Hardware Lab and Communication Lab.
  • Hostel: The college provides separate hostel facilities to both boys and girls.
  • Canteen: The college has a canteen for the students offering a variety of cuisines to the students on campus.

Other facilities are Gym, Hospital and Medical Facilities, Wi-Fi, Auditorium, Sports complex etc.

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GRDCS Coimbatore Faculty

The G R Damodar college has highly qualified professors for different departments. The faculty members are highly trained in their subjects and have great experience in their fields. Here are a few faculty members of the college:

  • V L Narayanan: Associate Professor, Department of Commerce

Qualification: B.Sc., B.Ed., M.C.A.,M.Com (BIM)., M.Phil

  • N.Meeran Mydheen: Associate Professor, Department of Commerce

Qualification: M.Com., M.Phil., PGDPMIR, DCA

  •  Dr.N.Sudha Bhuvaneswari: Associate Professor, Department of Computer Science

Qualification: B.Sc(CS), MCA, Ph.D

  • Dr. R.Srividhya: Associate Professor, Department of Computer Science

Qualification: MCA.,M.Phil.,Ph.D.

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FAQs

Ques. What all courses are offered for post-graduation at Dr. GRD College of Science?

Ans. These are the courses offered by the college for post-graduation: M.B.A, M.C.A, M.Sc, M.I.B, M.Sc, M.J.M.C, M.A English Literature.

Ques. How can one apply for admission to Dr. GRD College of Science?

Ans. One can apply to the college for a specific course by following this procedure:
  • Register and Apply: The students need to apply with the required information for registration. 
  • Group Discussion: Shortlisted students will be selected for a Group Discussion round based on their rankings obtained in Tamil Nadu Common Entrance Test (TANCET)
  • Personal Interview: The next step for admission would be the Personal Interview based on their performance in the Group Discussion round. 
  • Final Selection: The Final round selection will be done on the basis of academic qualification and scoring in the entrance test, group discussion, and personal interview round.

Ques. What are the documents required at the time of admission at Dr. GRD College of Science?

Ans. The documents required at the time admission are- 
  • Acknowledgment slip and admission fee slip
  • ID proof 
  • Age proof certificate
  • Mark sheet of 10+2 
  • Caste certificate issued by the competent authority (SC/ ST/ OBC/ PWD) if applicable
  • Migration Certificate (if applicable)
  • Last cleared exam results (if applicable)

Ques. When was Dr. GRD College of Science established and is it recognised by UGC?

Ans. Dr. GRD College of Science was founded in 1988. It is deemed to be Bharathiar University, Coimbatore, and recognized by the University Grants Commission (UGC) as well as NAAC. 

Ques. What is the fee structure for an MBA program at Dr. GRD College of Science?

Ans. The fee structure for an MBA program is near 5.6 lakhs for the whole program at the Institute.