Dr G R Damodaran College of Science

What Dr G R Damodaran College of Science does

Dr G R Damodaran College of Science is an autonomous, NAAC 'A+' accredited higher education institution located in Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, India, founded in 1988 as a memorial to Prof. G.R. Damodaran (1914-1986), the founder of PSG Institutions. It operates under The GRD Trust alongside a network of affiliated institutions including G R Damodaran Academy of Management (MBA/MBA-IB), Dr G R Damodaran College of Education (B.Ed), two K-12 schools (Matriculation and CBSE), a teacher training institute, and emerging healthcare and dental verticals. The institution serves 4,220+ students across undergraduate, postgraduate, M.Phil, and Ph.D programmes in Management, Computer Science and IT, Biotechnology, Commerce and International Business, Visual and Mass Communication, Psychology, English, and Languages, delivered through 200+ faculty across dedicated schools and departments.

The technology stack centres on an Edumanage Integrated Library Management System, a WiFi-enabled campus with computer labs, a Robotics laboratory, an English Language Lab running the S-Net Clarity Platform (with BEC and IELTS certification pathways), and a library aggregating 48,938+ physical books with extensive e-resource subscriptions to EBSCO, J-Gate, IEEE, JSTOR, Oxford, Cambridge, Sage, Springer, N-LIST, and the National Digital Library of India. Programme delivery is campus-based with online admissions through csadmissions.grd.org and fee payments via rapid.grayquest.com. Notable programme offerings include a Post Graduate Diploma in Robotics stackable with MCA Lateral Entry, B.Sc Visual Communication with AI and Digital Media coursework, MJMC, MIB, and AICTE-approved MBA programmes.

The revenue model is tuition-driven and recurring across undergraduate, postgraduate, research, and diploma programmes, supplemented by one-time entrance test and application fees, short-term management development programmes (CEO Words Series, boot camps, webinars, industrial visits) via GRD Institute of Management, and professional services revenue from corporate training. Go-to-market combines direct-to-consumer admissions through entrance tests (MBA, MCA, M.Sc Biotech) with MAT scores considered for MBA, alongside event-driven campus placement drives supported by 100+ recruiting companies and community-led alumni engagement. Specific tuition fees are not publicly disclosed; scholarships (merit 85%+, sports quota of 2 seats, first-graduate concession at 80%) and PG diploma special schemes indicate tiered pricing. As a non-profit trust-governed institution, revenue figures are not publicly reported.

Name

Dr G R Damodaran College of Science

Legal name

Dr G R Damodaran College of Science (Autonomous)

Website

https://grd.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1988

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Dr G R Damodaran College of Science is a Coimbatore-based autonomous higher education institution under The GRD Trust, serving 4,220+ students across UG, PG, research, and diploma programmes in management, sciences, biotechnology, computer science, and communication, with revenue derived primarily from tuition fees.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Higher Education

NAICS

Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (6113), Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (611310), Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (61131), Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (54171)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Management Research Institutes & Doctoral (PhD/DBA) Programs (EDAHAHAO)

akta.pro secondary industries

Graduate Schools of Education (M.Ed., Ed.D., Ph.D.) (EDAHAFAB), Marketing, Sales & Brand Management Schools (EDAHAHAE), Business & Management Research Universities (EDAHABAE), Undergraduate Business Schools (BBA/BSBA Programs) (EDAHAHAA)

Keywords

• Higher education programmes
• Undergraduate degree programmes
• Postgraduate degree programmes
• Management education
• Research degree programmes

Headquarters

HQ city

Coimbatore

HQ country

India

HQ region

Asia

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Undergraduate Degree Programmes: Tuition fees from 3-year undergraduate degree programmes including BBA, B.Sc (CS, IT, CT, Biotechnology, Psychology, Visual Communication), BCA, B.Com (various specializations)
2. Postgraduate Degree Programmes: Tuition fees from 2-year postgraduate programmes including MBA, MIB, MCA, M.Sc (IT, Biotechnology), MJMC, MA English Literature
3. Research Programmes: M.Phil and Ph.D programmes in Management, Commerce, Computer Science, Biotechnology, Communication, Tamil
4. Postgraduate Diploma Programmes: PG Diploma in Entrepreneurship Development and PG Diploma in Robotics (Part Time, one year)
5. Management Development Programmes: Short term courses, CEO Words Series, Face to Face sessions, webinars, industrial visits, outstation seminars, boot camps conducted by GRD Institute of Management
6. Entrance Test and Application Fees: Entrance examination fees for MBA, MCA, M.Sc Biotech admissions; application and prospectus fees

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Dr G R Damodaran College of Science is an autonomous, NAAC 'A+' accredited higher education institution offering three-year undergraduate degree programmes (BBA, B.Sc, BCA, B.Com), two-year postgraduate programmes (MBA, MIB, MCA, M.Sc, MJMC, MA English), M.Phil. and Ph.D. research programmes, B.Ed. teacher training, and one-year part-time Post Graduate Diplomas in Robotics, Entrepreneurship Development, Advertising & Marketing Management, and Human Resource Management.

Product overview

Dr G R Damodaran College of Science is an educational institution offering a diverse portfolio of programmes through multiple schools and departments. The core offering is the autonomous college (re-accredited 'A+' by NAAC) offering undergraduate, postgraduate, M.Phil, and Ph.D programmes across Management, Computer Science, Biotechnology, Visual Communication, Commerce, and Psychology. The institution operates affiliated units including GRD Institute of Management (offering AICTE-approved MBA programmes) and G R Damodaran Academy of Management (MBA and MBA-IB). Key products include specialized schools (School of Commerce & International Business, School of Biotechnology), dedicated departments (Computer Science with Robotics Lab, Visual Communication with MJMC), and support services (English Language Lab with S-Net Clarity Platform, Library with extensive e-resources). The institution provides Post Graduate Diplomas in Robotics, Advertising & Marketing Management, and Human Resource Management. The portfolio is held together by shared infrastructure including ISO 9001:2015 certified systems, integrated library management, and digital learning platforms.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Undergraduate Degree Programmes
• Postgraduate Degree Programmes
• Research Programmes (M.Phil. and Ph.D.)
• B.Ed. Teacher Training Programme
• Post Graduate Diploma in Robotics
• Post Graduate Diplomas in Advertising and Marketing Management & Human Resource Management
• Management Development Programmes

Quantifiable outcome

• NAAC A+ Grade accreditation - highest quality rating
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers11 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration21 records

AI capability9 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

13 partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• PSG Institute of Medical Science & ResearchminorOthersMedical facility partnership providing health care and treatment for GRDAM faculty and students. Arrangement made for necessary healthcare services.
• Standard Chartered BankcoreOthersCampus placement partner recruiting graduates for banking and financial services roles
• TCScoreOthersMajor IT services company recruiting campus graduates for technology roles
• InfosyscoreOthersIT services and consulting company recruiting from campus for software development roles
• IBMcoreOthersTechnology company recruiting graduates for IT and consulting positions
• Wipro TechnologiescoreOthersIT services company recruiting from campus for various technology roles
• AccenturecoreOthersGlobal consulting and services company recruiting graduates for consulting and technology roles
• AmazoncoreOthersE-commerce and technology company recruiting for operations, technology and business roles
• HCLcoreOthersIT services company recruiting graduates for software and technology positions
• ReliancecoreOthersDiversified conglomerate recruiting for business operations, retail, and technology roles
• HSBCcoreOthersGlobal banking and financial services company recruiting for banking operations and technology roles
• KPMGcoreOthersProfessional services company recruiting for audit, tax, and consulting positions
• ICICI PrudentialcoreOthersInsurance and financial services company recruiting for sales, operations, and technology roles

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Regional players

• Hindustan Institute of Technology and Science: Deemed university in Chennai offering UG, PG, and Ph.D programmes across engineering, management, architecture, and sciences. Comparable on AICTE-approved MBA and MCA programmes and corporate placement model, but with engineering-centric focus.
• Karunya Institute of Technology and Sciences: Deemed university in Coimbatore offering UG, PG, and research programmes with strong focus on engineering, technology, and management. Comparable on Coimbatore geography and AICTE-approved management programmes, but with broader technical emphasis.

Direct peers

• Sri Krishna College of Arts & Science: Coimbatore-based autonomous college affiliated to Bharathiar University offering UG and PG programmes in sciences, commerce, computer applications, and management. Highly comparable on geography, affiliation, programme mix, and target student segment.
• CMS College Kottayam: Long-established autonomous college in Kerala offering UG, PG, and research programmes in sciences, commerce, and humanities. Comparable on autonomous status, multidisciplinary scope, NAAC accreditation tier, and NAAC A+ standing.
• Stella Maris College Chennai: Autonomous women's college affiliated to University of Madras with UG/PG programmes across sciences, commerce, and humanities. Comparable on autonomous status, NAAC A++ accreditation, and broad programme portfolio in Tamil Nadu.
• PSG College of Arts & Science: Coimbatore-based autonomous college offering UG, PG, and research programmes across science, commerce, and management. Direct peer given same city, similar autonomous status, and overlapping programme portfolio anchored by the founder legacy of the PSG group - GRD was founded by the same educational visionary.

Broad incumbents

• Christ University Bangalore: Deemed private university with strong UG, PG, and Ph.D programmes across sciences, commerce, management, and law. Comparable on management programmes (MBA, BBA) and placement-driven model, but operates at significantly larger national scale.
• Loyola College Chennai: Premier autonomous college in Chennai affiliated to University of Madras with broad UG/PG/research programmes across arts, sciences, and commerce. Comparable on autonomous status and NAAC A++ accreditation, but larger scale and broader national reputation.
• VIT University Vellore: Large deemed university in Tamil Nadu offering UG, PG, and research programmes across engineering, management, law, and sciences. Comparable on management programmes and corporate placement strength, but with significantly larger national and international footprint.
• Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham Coimbatore Campus: Multi-campus deemed university with Coimbatore campus offering UG, PG, and Ph.D programmes in engineering, sciences, management, and biotechnology. Comparable on research depth and Coimbatore location but at substantially larger institutional scale.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xtwitter.com/GRDamodaranAca1
• Facebookfacebook.com/GRD-Academy-of-Management-493883507395494
• Instagraminstagram.com/grdam_bschool?igshid=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/g-r-damodaran-academy-of-management

Compliance9 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Subsidiaries12 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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