Nehru Group of Institutions was established in 1968 in Kuniamuthur, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu as a Centre of educational excellence to nurture, guide and ignite the spirit of the young minds in Tamil Nadu and Kerala.

NGI was founded on this philosophy to serve students, especially from economically backward backgrounds looking out for continuing education pathways with an academic and vocational direction.

NGI leading comprehensive colleges that offer subject areas in Aeronautics, engineering, science, economics, management, art, medicine, philosophy, law, literature, and architecture.