Nehru Group of Institutions

Name

Nehru Group of Institutions

Legal name

Nehru Group of Institutions

Website

https://nehrucolleges.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1968

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Higher Education Services

NAICS

Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (61131)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Engineering & Technology Institutes (Comprehensive) (EDAHAEAA)

Keywords

• Higher education services
• Engineering and medical education
• Aeronautical training programs
• Technical and professional colleges
• Campus placement services

Headquarters

HQ city

Coimbatore

HQ country

India

HQ region

Asia

Offices14 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Infrastructure, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Tuition and Academic Fees: Revenue from undergraduate, postgraduate, doctoral programs across 20+ institutions spanning engineering, medical, arts, management, paramedical, and architecture disciplines. Fee payment portal available online.
2. Transportation Fees: Bus fare collection from 150+ college buses plying through Tamil Nadu and Kerala. Separate transport fee payment links available for different institutions.
3. Corporate Training: NCPIR provides training programs with partnerships with Microsoft, Oracle, Redhat, EMC, Autodesk, Openstack for technology certifications. Students can take international certifications.
4. IT Park Operations: Revenue from Nehru IT Park hosting startups and product-based companies, providing office space, meeting facilities, and support services.
5. Incubation Services: NGI TBI and NewGen IEDC provide startup incubation services with government funding support of 15 Crores for TBI and 5 Crores for IEDC.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels10 records

Core offering

Nehru Group of Institutions is a multi-institutional educational conglomerate operating 20+ colleges across Tamil Nadu and Kerala, offering 90+ programs from K-12 to doctoral levels. Core offerings include undergraduate and postgraduate degrees in aeronautical engineering, mechanical engineering, computer science, medical (MBBS), nursing, pharmacy, architecture, law, arts and science, management (MBA/MCA), and design. The institution serves 15,000+ students with supporting infrastructure including hostels, transportation fleet of 150+ buses, central library, and corporate placement services through NCPIR.

Product overview

Nehru Group of Institutions is a comprehensive educational conglomerate established in 1968, operating as a multi-institutional platform across Tamil Nadu and Kerala. The portfolio includes 20+ institutions offering programs from K-12 to doctoral levels across Aeronautics, Engineering, Medical Sciences, Nursing, Pharmacy, Architecture, Design, Law, Arts, and Management. Key institutions include Nehru College of Aeronautics and Applied Sciences (featuring South India's oldest aeronautical campus with actual aircraft), Nehru Institute of Engineering & Technology, Nehru Arts and Science College, PK Das Institute of Medical Sciences (offering MBBS), and multiple specialized colleges. Supporting infrastructure includes NGI TBI (Technology Business Incubator), NGI NewGen IEDC (startup ecosystem), NCPIR (corporate placements), NGI Transportation (150+ buses), and comprehensive scholarship programs. The institution serves 15,000+ students across 35+ lakh sq.ft. built-up area.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Nehru Corporate Placements & Industry Relations (NCP&IR): Career transformation and placement division that CREATE strong foundations, CONSTRUCT industry-ready professionals, and COMPENSATE through career opportunities.
• NOBLE
• NCPIR
• PK Das Knowledge Fort
• Nehru IT Park
• Nehru Cinema

Products and services

• Nehru College of Aeronautics and Applied Sciences Premier aeronautical education institution offering A.M.E Aircraft Maintenance Engineering, B.Sc Aeronautical Science, and B.B.A. Airline and Airport Management programs. For students seeking careers in aviation.
• Nehru Institute of Engineering & Technology Engineering institute offering B.E programs in Aeronautical, Mechanical, Mechatronics, Electrical and Electronics, Computer Science, Electronics and Communication, plus B.Tech in AI and Data Science, CS and Business Systems, and IT. Also offers M.E and Ph.D. programs for engineering students.
• Nehru Institute of Technology Engineering institute offering B.E in Civil Engineering, Computer Science & Engineering (Cyber Security), Food Technology, Agriculture Engineering, and MBA programs for students pursuing technical and agricultural engineering careers.
• Nehru Arts and Science College Comprehensive arts and science college offering diverse programs including Catering Science, Microbiology, Business Administration, Commerce, Computer Science, Costume Design, Forensic Science, Psychology, Visual Communication, AI & ML, Aviation, and Criminology at undergraduate and postgraduate levels.
• Nehru College of Management Management education institution offering MCA, M.Phil in Computer Science and Management, and Ph.D. programs in Computer Science and Management for postgraduate students.
• Nehru School of Architecture Architecture education institution offering B.Arch Bachelor of Architecture program for students pursuing careers in architecture.
• PK Das Institute of Medical Sciences Medical college offering MBBS undergraduate program and PG programs in Emergency Medicine, Critical Care Medicine, Anaesthesiology, General Medicine, Psychiatry, Dermatology, Radiodiagnosis, Orthopaedics, and General Surgery. Backed by 1250-bed super speciality hospital for medical students.
• Nehru College of Engineering and Research Centre (Autonomous) Engineering college in Kerala accredited by NAAC with A Grade. Offers B.Tech in Computer Science, Electronics, Mechanical, AI & ML, Electrical, Mechatronics; MBA, M.Tech in VLSI Design, Energy Systems, AI & Data Science; and MCA programs.
• Jawaharlal College of Engineering and Technology (Autonomous) Engineering college in Kerala accredited by NAAC A+. Offers programs in Agriculture Engineering, Computer Science (Cyber Security, Data Science), Aeronautical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, and Communication Engineering.
• Nehru College of Pharmacy Pharmacy college accredited by NAAC and PCI. Offers B.Pharm, Pharm.D, M.Pharm in Pharmacy Practice, Pharmacognosy, Pharmaceutics, Pharmaceutical Regulatory Affairs, and Ph.D. programs.
• Jawaharlal Aviation Institute Aviation institute approved by DGCA offering Aircraft Maintenance Engineering with B.Sc Aircraft Maintenance Science, including B.1.1 Mechanical and B.2 Avionics specializations.
• Nehru Academy of Law Law academy approved by Bar Council of India offering B.Com LL.B, BBA LL.B, LL.B, and LL.M in Criminal Law & Constitutional Law for law students.
• NGI TBI (Technology Business Incubator) Business incubation center providing entrepreneurial ecosystem support to startups, students, faculty, industry, investors, and society. Backed by 15 Crores government funding for early-stage companies.
• NCPIR (Nehru Corporate Placements and Industry Relations) Career transformation and placement division offering structured multi-level training on aptitude, communication, and technical skills with industry-aligned curriculum. Partners with Microsoft, Oracle, Redhat, EMC, Autodesk, Openstack for technology certifications.
• Scholarship Programs Multiple scholarship offerings including Nehru Vigyan Scholarship, Ex Servicemen Scholarship, Single Parent Scholarship, Single Girl Child Scholarship, Sibling Scholarship, Teacher Referral Scheme, MHRD Scholarship (For Girls), and Alumni Scholarship for eligible students.
• NGI Transportation Services Fleet of 150+ buses providing student transportation services covering Tamil Nadu and Kerala regions with extensive route networks.

Quantifiable outcome

• 54 LPA highest salary package at 2026 placements
• +6 more outcomes

Named customers29 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

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API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature7 records

Partnerships

Twelve partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Coimbatore CorporationminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 14 March 2026Partnership with district administration and Coimbatore Corporation for Smart City project beautification initiative, inaugurating a statue depicting city features at traffic island near court complex.
• MicrosoftcoreTechnology or IntegrationPartnership through NCPIR (Nehru Corporate Placements and Industry Relations) for cloud computing training and technology certifications. Students can access learning modules and take international certifications offered by Microsoft.
• OraclecoreTechnology or IntegrationTechnology partnership through NCPIR for database and enterprise technology training. Students receive training on Oracle technologies and can pursue certifications.
• Red HatcoreTechnology or IntegrationPartnership for open-source technology training and certification programs through NCPIR, enabling students to build expertise in Linux and cloud technologies.
• EMCcoreTechnology or IntegrationPartnership for storage and data management technology training through NCPIR, supporting students in building expertise in enterprise storage solutions.
• AutodeskcoreTechnology or IntegrationPartnership for design and engineering software training through NCPIR, providing students access to Autodesk tools and certifications for engineering and design programs.
• OpenStackcoreTechnology or IntegrationPartnership for cloud computing infrastructure training through NCPIR, enabling students to work with open-source cloud platforms and technologies.
• Air IndiacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPractical training arrangement for AME (Aircraft Maintenance Engineering) students. Students receive hands-on training at Air India facilities as part of their aviation education.
• Air WorkscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPractical training arrangement for AME students providing real-world aircraft maintenance experience at Air Works facilities.
• IATAcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational Air Transport Association training center providing aviation-specific certifications and training programs for airline and airport management students.
• AmadeuscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerTravel technology and reservation system training center for aviation and tourism management students, enabling industry-relevant certifications.
• NIMHANScoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational Institute of Mental Health and Neuro-Science collaboration for M.S.W. (Social Work) psychotherapy program, providing specialized training for mental health professionals.

Scale indicators25 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Christ University: Private deemed university with multi-campus presence across India offering arts, science, commerce, engineering, and management programs. Comparable in scale, multi-disciplinary portfolio, and career-focused positioning with strong placement outcomes.
• Hindustan Institute of Technology and Science: Chennai-based private deemed university with strong aviation/aeronautical and engineering programs. Comparable as South India aviation-focused institution competing for similar student segments and offering DGCA-affiliated programs.
• Vellore Institute of Technology (VIT): Private deemed university offering engineering, management, law, and sciences with strong placement record and national brand. Comparable as multi-campus private institution targeting career-focused engineering and management students in India.
• Karpagam Academy of Higher Education: Coimbatore-based private deemed university offering engineering, medical, arts, and management programs. Directly comparable as a same-geography multi-disciplinary private higher education institution competing for the same student pool.
• SRM Institute of Science and Technology: Large private deemed university with engineering, medical, management, and humanities programs across multiple campuses in Tamil Nadu and other states. Directly comparable in scale, multi-disciplinary offering, and South India student market focus.
• Manipal Academy of Higher Education: Multi-disciplinary private deemed university with engineering, medical, and management programs across Karnataka and other states. Comparable in scale, program breadth, and healthcare-medical integration.
• Sathyabama Institute of Science and Technology: Chennai-based private deemed university with engineering, medical, and arts programs and strong placement focus. Comparable as South India private multi-disciplinary institution competing for engineering and management students.
• Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham: Multi-campus private deemed university spanning engineering, medical, arts, and management with strong South India presence and research output. Comparable as a comprehensive private higher education institution offering similar program breadth and competing for the same student segments.

Regional players

• Bannari Amman Institute of Technology: Tamil Nadu-based autonomous engineering college with strong industry partnerships and placement record. Comparable as South India engineering-focused institution but narrower program scope than NGI's multi-disciplinary portfolio.
• PSG College of Technology: Coimbatore-based autonomous engineering institution with strong technical reputation and placement record. Comparable on engineering programs and regional student base but more narrowly focused on technical education rather than multi-disciplinary.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks3 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance13 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Subsidiaries22 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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