Gandhigram Rural Institute (GRI), a deemed university under the Ministry of Education, Government of India, offers Master's programs in Zoology and Botany. The fee structure is Rs. 12,000 per semester, with additional costs at admission, including an admission fee of Rs. 1,200, a caution deposit of Rs. 5,000, lab maintenance charge of Rs. 2,000, a Khadi fund of Rs. 1,200, and a field trip fee of Rs. 1,000. Students also pay a village placement fee of Rs. 800 annually and a record book fee of Rs. 100 per record for 15 records.
The university maintains a student-to-faculty ratio of 1:30, with faculty quality varying across departments. Noteworthy faculty members include PU Mahalingum and retired professor David, known for their positive influence. The exam pattern focuses on presentation skills and memory. Scholarships available include a Merit Cum Means scholarship with full tuition waiver, Post Matric scholarships, SC/ST student scholarships, Tamil Nadu State scholarships, and Earn While Learn financial assistance of Rs. 4,000 per semester for economically weaker students.
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