Get latest articles and stories on Corporate at LatestLY. Faridabad (Haryana) [India], April 4: The University Grants Commission (UGC) has granted the Manav Rachna International Institute of Research and Studies (MRIIRS) the Category 1 Deemed-to-be-University status as per the provisions of the UGC Regulations. MRIIRS is now eligible for all the benefits as stipulated under Clause - 4 (Dimensions of Autonomy for Category-l Universities). This recognition not only underscores the institution's unfaltering commitment to academic excellence but also reinforces its position as a trailblazer in the realm of higher education. Corporate News | Manav Rachna International Institute of Research and Studies Receives the Coveted UGC Category 1 Deemed University Status.