The Tamil Nadu Dr. M.G.R . Medical University , Chennai offers 1349 Courses across 5 Streams. Read 775 Student Reviews, 17 comments. Also Download Brochures & details on Cutoff, Placements, Fees & Admissions for various courses at MGR University . The Tamil Nadu Dr. M.G.R . Medical University is the only medical university in Tamil Nadu capable of granting affiliation to new medical and paramedical colleges, government- or self-financed, and awarding degrees. Until 1988, all degrees in health sciences in Tamil Nadu were awarded by the University of Madras. The Tamil Nadu Dr. M.G.R . Medical University is situated in Southern part of the City of Chennai (formerly Madras) in the State of Tamil Nadu, South India. It is about 6 Kms from the Chennai International & National Airport and about 12 Kms from the Chennai Central Railway Station. It is one of the premier Medical Universities named after the former Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu, (late) Hon. Dr. M.G.Ramachandran ( M.G.R ) and it is the second largest Health Sciences University in India. The ... The university is named after the former Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu and offers various courses in medical, dental, Indian medicine, pharmacy, nursing and allied health sciences. Find the latest news, events, notifications and online services of the university and its affiliated institutions.