Established in 1981, Vinayaka Mission's Research Foundation is a private higher-education institution located in the rural setting of the large city of Salem (population range of 500,000-1,000,000 inhabitants), Tamil Nadu. Officially recognized by the University Grants Commission of India, Vinayaka Mission's Research Foundation (VMRF) is a large coeducational Indian higher education institution. Vinayaka Mission's Research Foundation (VMRF) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees in several areas of study. VMRF also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including as well as administrative services.